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FW: MMLL position
by lisa leedy 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

The Mid-Michigan Library League (MMLL) is seeking qualified applicants who are interested in serving as the full time Director of our 45 member Cooperative covering 17 counties. The successful applicant will be a dynamic public speaker, have strong technology skills and a demonstrated understanding in preparing and managing a budget. The compensation range for ths position has been set by the Board at $65,000-$75,000 plus benefits. Qualifications for Director: MMLL is seeking applicants with the following qualifications: Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited school/Level 1 certification with the Library of Michigan Minimum of 4 years of Supervisory experience Minimum of 2 years of Administration experience Advance Director Training Bondable Duties: Bookkeeping, financial and other reporting and necessary filings Provide support to members Manage 1 employee and facility Prepare for board/member meetings and perform regular administrative duties Reorganize our paperwork and facility Assist Board with future planning Prepare the MMLL for upcoming transitions We hope to fill the Director position by August, 2015. Please submit a resume with a cover letter electronically to Board President Lisa Leedy at lisaleedy(a)hotmail.com no later than 06/21/15. The Personnel Committee will be reviewing the applications, and meet on 06/25/15 for a recommendation to the Board on interviewing, which will be presented at the 06/29/15 meeting. The Job Description can be viewed at our website at http://mmll.org

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Job Posting - HR Asst./Library Clerk
by Lisa Waskin 06 Jun '15

06 Jun '15

Part-Time Human Resources Assistant/Library Clerk (28 hours per week) Looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic person to help process invoices and payroll for the Superior District Library at our Bayliss Library Affiliate in Sault Ste. Marie, as well as perform library-related work including shelving, working the desk and other duties as assigned. Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends. Qualifications: Some college coursework required, preferably in bookkeeping, math or accounting. Advanced skill with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word. Skills: Candidate will possess very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations in a timely manner. Have strong analytical, trouble-shooting, planning, organizing and customer service skills and abilities. Be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Lisa Waskin at lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us or mail or drop off at the Bayliss Library, located at 541 Library Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. No phone calls please. Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/

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Michigan Activity Pass & National Trails Day
by Brigette M. Felix 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Did you know that Saturday, June 6th is National Trails Day (http://www.nationaltrailsday.org/)? Check out a MAP pass at http://www.michiganactivitypass.info to enjoy the trails in one of Michigan’s State Parks! Here are some state parks that have special events for National Trails Day: Hartwick Pines State Park - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--353463--evt,00.html Maybury State Park - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--350738--evt,00.html Van Riper State Park - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--347518--evt,00.html It is kind of interesting that National Trails Day is a day after National Donut Day(http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/03/living/national-donut-day/index.html)...

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Job Postings/Children's/Teen Services Librarian
by LeAnn Beckwith 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Children's/Teen Services Job Description General Description: This individual will develop, implement, and supervise children's and teen services provided by the library. This individual will also assist in supervising the daily operation of the library as assigned, and provides assistance to library support staff as needed. Reports to, and is evaluated by, the Library Director. Examples of Duties: * Coordinates and directs programs of service to children and teens * Makes expenditures within the budget allotment * Keeps accurate records of all children's library income, including fines, gifts, and all library expenditures * Keeps accurate records of all children's programs, reported monthly to the director * Develops and proposes service programming, policies and procedures related to children and teen services in the library * Monitors the quality and effectiveness of existing programs and practices * Assists Library Director with collection development and cataloging of new materials * Assists patrons with question about public access computers or computer functions * Answers telephone and provides routine information to patrons * Checks books, magazines and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk and collects fines using an automated circulation system * Maintains close contact with the Library Director to ensure administration of quality service * Helps oversee library pages and or volunteers * Performs other related duties as required Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * A library science degree or education degree * Experience working with children * Knowledge of children's and teen literature and general interests * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Experiences in office practices, especially helping to prepare budgets and some basic accounting procedures * Willing to obtain library certification and further training in professional skills This is a part-time 25-28 hour a week position with some evening and/or Saturday work. The City of Hillsdale uses a performance based pay scale. The starting pay for this position is $10.00 per hour. Procedure: All applicants must email a cover letter, a resume, and three references by July 6, 2015, to be considered for the position. Submit to: LeAnn Beckwith, Library Director, at lbeckwith(a)hillsdale-library.org

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Michigan Reads 2015 Programming Guide available!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

The 2015 Michigan Reads! Programming Guide and many other new materials are available now. The 2015 book is Do Unto Otters by Michigan author Laurie Keller. We have graphics, a parent handout about finding Do Unto Otters in BookFlix, a crosswalk to academic standards for the programming guide activities and much more posted. The guide is full of resources to help children develop literacy skills through play-based activities linked to the selected book. Activities are for infant, toddler, preschool and K-2 age groups. The Preschool and K-2 activities are linked to Michigan Academic Standards. The full programming kit includes a book, a programming guide, a poster, and bookmarks with parent engagement tips. A complete kit will go out to public libraries, schools with K-2 classrooms, and Head Start and Great Start Readiness programs in late August for use in September and October. The author tour sites will be posted soon as well. If you have any questions, please contact me. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Re: [Michlib-l] MEL music database?
by barbara＠milanlibrary.org 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

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MEL music database?
by Lisa Sutton 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Hi, Is there a music database on MEL? I can't find one. Thanks! Lisa Sutton Roscommon Area District Library 106 Lake St., P.O. Box 888 Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305

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MeL Minute - LegalTrac
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Hello all, MeL database LegalTrac<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=LT> is one of those resources you may not often need but when you do, you're glad it's there. Free and quality legal resources can be difficult to find which makes LegalTrac all the more useful. LegalTrac provides access (indexing and some full-text, some with embargo periods) to all major law reviews, journals, specialty law and bar association journals and newspapers. Coverage extends to federal, state, and international law. As part of the Gale Cengage Learning suite of resources, LegalTrac<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=LT> includes Topic Finder and Advanced Search options. Michigan Law Review, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Crain's Detroit Business, and ABA Journal are among the over 800 titles included (legal, business, government). LegalTrac may be a MeL database you've overlooked in the past, but it's worth a look. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli, Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517.241.4996 Toll Free: 877.479.0021 Fax: 517.373.5700 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. [cid:image001.png@01D09307.7F4E33B0]<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_57223---,00.html>Did you know most Michigan educator certificates expire June 30th of any given year? Educators can check expiration dates and renew certificates using the Michigan Online Educator Certification System at www.michigan.gov/moecs<http://www.michigan.gov/moecs>.

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Michigan Department of Education Press Release
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Please see the press release for the 2015 Letters about Literature winners attached. Thanks to the participating libraries and schools! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Martin Ackley [mailto:MDE@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 12:50 PM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) Subject: Michigan Department of Education Press Release [Michigan Dept of Ed header] News Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, (517) 241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, (517) 335-6649 Winning Letters About Literature Students Announced June 4, 2015 LANSING - One Michigan girl discovered she can be both courageous and forgiving, a second learned to like herself no matter what others may think, and a third now sees beauty everywhere. All are winners of the 2015 Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, announced by the Library of Michigan (LM) today. LAL is an annual contest sponsored by the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress. Young readers write letters to authors, living or dead, describing how the authors' work changed their lives. Students participate through classroom activities or by writing to an author on their own. Participating schools and libraries encourage students to submit letters. "Literature helps children and teens learn about others and understand their own experiences through the characters with whom they connect. The letters they write in the LAL program help them articulate an understanding of issues in the books they read," said LAL Coordinator Karren Reish from the Library of Michigan. "Through these letters, we can encourage students to cultivate these deep-reading skills that are key to academic and lifelong success." LAL winners are: * Soja Kureekkattil of Rochester Hills - State Level I winner (grades 4-6). She wrote author Malala Yousafzai about her book, I Am Malala. In her letter, Soja wrote that the author helped her understand how a person can be both courageous and forgiving. "I may never receive the Nobel Peace Prize...but I know I can make a difference." * Ellie Martin of Alma - State Level II winner (grades 7-8). She wrote author Jerry Spinelli about his book, Star Girl. Ellie said Star Girl helped her understand how to embrace being herself and that what other people do "doesn't matter so long as you do what feels right to you." * Rashna Soonavala of Rochester Hills - State Level III winner (grades 9-12). She wrote poet William Wordsworth about his poem, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud. Rashna said she learned to be aware of the beauty that surrounds her in daily life, and that "there is something cathartic about ... the simple beauty of how bright the sun shines or how vivid in color the flower petals are." Their complete letters at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. State Finalists: * A. Hadley Gorsline of Saginaw - Level I * Henry Robinson of Saline - Level I * Nanami Takahashi of Novi - Level I * Ryan Chatterjee of Rochester Hills - Level II * Makena Torrey of West Bloomfield - Level II * Alice Erman of Imlay City - Level III * Rachel Pokornowski of Allegan - Level III * Taylor Wahl or Allegan - Level III State winners receive a $50 Schuler Books & Music gift card and $250 Reading promotion grant for the library of their choice. Soja and Rashna awarded their grants to the Rochester Hills Public Library, while Ellie directed hers to Donald L. Pavlik Middle School. State finalists receive a $20 gift card to Schuler Books & Music. Gifts cards and grants are courtesy the Library of Congress and the Michigan Center for the Book, a program of LM and member affiliates. Nancy Hascall of Allegan High School was announced as the 2015 Michigan LAL Teacher of the Year. For more information about the Michigan Center for the Book and its programs, visit www.michigan.gov/mcfb<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. # # # The Library of Michigan - Michigan's official state library agency for more than 175 years - is part of the Michigan Department of Education. To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. * 2015 LAL Press Release.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo] Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> STAY CONNECTED: [Visit us on Facebook]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [Visit us on Twitter]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [Sign up for email updates]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This email was sent to reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Michigan Department of Education * 608 W. Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30008 * Lansing, MI 48909

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Holly Township Library - Director Opening
by Denise Hooks 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

REMINDER OF INVITATION TO APPLY: The Holly Township Library Board is accepting applications for the position of Library Director. You may access the posting and job description at: http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org/ Thank you! dh Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 484503 (810) 232-7119 (810) 232-6639 Fax dhooks(a)mmlc.info<mailto:dhooks@mmlc.info> www.mmlc.info

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