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K-12 Media Specialist position
by Judy Murray 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

Hi, our local public schools has an opening for a K-12 media specialist. The application closing date has been extended until February 27th. You can access the posting at http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/pdf/human-resources/job-posting_notice-of-vaca…. Bedford Public Schools is a great system and Bedford Township is a fantastic community to work and live in! Judy Murray Reference Librarian Monroe County Library System Bedford Branch Library 8575 Jackman Road Temperance, MI 48182 (734) 847-6747 judy.murray(a)monroe.lib.mi.us

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Re: [Michlib-l] Question about Library Privacy Act
by Gretchen Evans 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

Thank you to everyone who responded and pointed me to page two of this document on Library of Michigan's website. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/hal/lm_trustees_CommonMisperceptionsPriva… Gretchen Evans, Director Bridgman Public Library 4460 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 (269) 465-3663 On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 9:20 PM, BPL <benzonialibrary(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Gretchen, I do not know the answer to this but would appreciate it if you > would share some of the responses you receive. This is a question we have > been knocking around a lot lately. > > Amanda McLaren > Library Director > Benzonia Public Library > > > On Feb 9, 2015, at 2:41 PM, Gretchen Evans <gretchenaevans(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > Is it legal for our library to use patron data to send a newsletter, > fundraising letter or any kind of communication other than an overdue? We > don't request permission on our library application. > > > > I've read through the Michigan Library Laws Handbook, but I'm still > unsure. > > > > Thank you for your help. > > > > Gretchen Evans, Director > > Bridgman Public Library > > 4460 Lake Street > > Bridgman, MI 49106 > > (269) 465-3663 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Michlib-l mailing list > > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >

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Fwd: NoveList Upcoming events you don't want to miss!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

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Part-Time and Substitute Librarian Postings
by Kathryn Bergeron 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

Due to the departure of a number of our staff members, postings are being listed for three positions at the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, MI: - Part-Time Adult Services Librarian (Multiple Openings) - Substitute Adult Services Librarian (Multiple Openings) - Substitute Youth Services Librarian (Multiple Openings) The position postings have been added to Baldwin's employment website <http://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> and are attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply for these positions. The postings will be open until Friday, February 27, 2015. - Kathryn -------------------------- Kathryn Bergeron, MSI Associate Director Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 248-647-1700 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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Question about Library Privacy Act
by Gretchen Evans 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

Is it legal for our library to use patron data to send a newsletter, fundraising letter or any kind of communication other than an overdue? We don't request permission on our library application. I've read through the Michigan Library Laws Handbook, but I'm still unsure. Thank you for your help. Gretchen Evans, Director Bridgman Public Library 4460 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 (269) 465-3663

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Michigan Activity Pass Breaking News: MAP + Park and Read/Mi Big Green Gym=Big Outdoor and Indoor Fun For Michigan Public Library Patrons!
by Jim Flury 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

All, When your library patrons think of the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) http://michiganactivitypass.info program, what comes to mind? Spending a day at one of the nation's premier art museums http://www.dia.org/ perhaps. Or taking in a show at http://www.stagecrafters.org/ Or going for a ride (when there isn't snow covering the tracks, as is the case today) on http://www.southernmichiganrailroad.com/ There are 112 cultural partners in the MAP program, located in every corner of the state from Monroe to Mackinaw City to Marquette (and beyond). Many of our current venues involve indoor activities. What about outdoor activities? Year round outdoor activities? And not just between Memorial Day and Labor Day! Well, soon we will have your library patrons covered there, too! Today I am proud, pleased, and yes, excited even, to announce that, effective May 24, 2015, thanks to our new partnership with Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Recreation and Park Association, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, as well as with our continuing partners Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library of Michigan, and Plymouth Rocket, the Michigan Activity Pass program administered by The Library Network (TLN) will expand to include all state parks and state recreation areas that in previous years have been included in the DNR administered and BCBSM and MRPA sponsored Park and Read/Mi Big Green Gym program. Yes, beginning May 24, 2015 your library patrons will be able to access online via the MAP software, passes to state parks and recreation areas from http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=497&type=SPRK to http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=426&type=SPRK and all points in between. This will effectively double the number of participating venues in the MAP program! And the media contacts and promotional activities that our new partners can bring to the table will result in publicity for the newly expanded MAP program the likes of which we've never been able to achieve before. On December 28, 2014 we reported that the number of MAP passes circulated in the first seven months of current MAP Year 2, had already exceeded the total number of MAP passes circulated in the full 12 months of MAP Year 1. The new MAP will launch May 24, 2015. The inclusion of state parks and recreation areas, combined with the publicity and promotional activities by our new partners, means that the sky is the limit for MAP Year 3. We will share additional details regarding this expansion of MAP to include the Park and Read/Mi Big Green Gym program, in the upcoming weeks and months. In the meantime, on account this is the biggest thing to happen regarding statewide MAP since, well, statewide MAP, please feel free to start spreading the word: Beginning May 24, 2015, MAP + Park and Read/Mi Big Green Gym=Big Outdoor and Indoor Fun for Michigan Public Library Patrons! Thank you for your support and promotion of the (soon to be expanded, bigger and better than ever) Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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MeLCat Visiting Patron Service Webinar, Thursday, February 19 from 2-3pm EST
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

Are you interested in learning more about MeLCat Visiting Patron service? So many library staff wanted to attend that last webinar that MCLS staff have scheduled another MeLCat Visiting Patron service webinar. MeLCat Visiting Patron is essentially, MeLCat In-Person and it provides the ability for a library to offer reciprocal borrowing on the spot to patrons of other MeLCat libraries. To learn more attend the MCLS webinar scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19 from 2-3pm EST. This webinar is open to any Michigan library wanting to know more about MeLCats Visiting Patron service. Visiting Patron, also known as Reciprocal Borrowing, is an optional service provided by MeLCat to give patrons of participating libraries the option to get immediate access to the materials they need. The policies and general procedures of the Visiting Patron service will be discussed in this session. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.mlcnet.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?… Registration Information It is highly recommended that all registrants register for this workshop at least SEVEN DAYS PRIOR to the workshop date. If you register after that, you must additionally send an email to training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> stating that you have registered past the deadline. You will receive a general email confirmation immediately upon successfully registering for this workshop. All registered attendees will receive an additional email with WebEx login information approximately one week prior to the 1st class date. If you do not receive an invitation to the meeting by noon of the day prior, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>. Webinars are normally archived by MCLS staff and made available after the event. Please contact MCLS directly with questions about the webinar. sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Programming Opportunity: Jeff Yeager
by Jim Flury 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

All, I wanted to share a programming possibility/opportunity from a librarian friend who works in that state just to the south :) Please see below for details, as well as the attached. Jeff is the author of "The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches" , "The Cheapskate Next Door" , "Don't Throw That Away!" , and "How to Retire the Cheapskate Way". Please feel free to contact Jeff (or Ben) if you have any questions. Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Benjamin Malczewski" <Benjamin.Malczewski(a)TOLEDOLIBRARY.ORG> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 11:35:56 AM Subject: FW: Thanks and Michigan libraries Hey Michigan Library friends – I wanted to pass along this programming idea if you were interested, we had Jeff out at Main and a couple branches (as well as a Skype program) last week and he was great. Very informative and entertaining. You may recognize him from having been a consultant on the Today Show , as well as the TLC show Extreme Cheapskates – and, well, you’ve probably bought his books. He’s quite polished (from TV spots and tons of presentations/workshops), so he’s minimal production and can adapt to whatever format/theme you have in mind. He does work for an honorarium, but he’s flexible and easy to work with. He’ll be in the area, so send him an email ( ultcheapskate(a)aol.com ) if you’re interested. See links below – and feel free to pass along to others – I’ve also included our flyer, so you see how we marketed him. Ben Malczewski Humanities Department Manager Toledo-Lucas County Public Library – Main Library 325 N. Michigan Ave. Toledo, OH 43604 Benjamin.malczewski(a)toledolibrary.org 419-259-5193

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System Director, Northeast KS Library System-Applications Close this week-February 15 2015!
by Jobeth Bradbury 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

System Director - Northeast Kansas Library System Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Board of the Northeast Kansas Library System <http://www.nekls.org/> (headquartered in Lawrence, KS), seeks an experienced library leader-responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals-as its next System Director. NEKLS, one of the seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 118 member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With a $2.8 million annual budget (funded primarily from local property taxes) and 10 FTE system staff, NEKLS serves a 14 county region (more than 40% of Kansas population). Member libraries range from small, rural libraries to very large urban libraries. NEKLS is a member-focused organization with a reputation for being an incubator for statewide projects, for providing excellent continuing education opportunities for member library directors, trustees and staff, and for strong outreach services to its diverse membership, including support for innovative technologies. Key projects include NExpress (an open source ILS), Recollections Kansas (a digitization project), KLOW (KS Libraries on the Web), Kansas Library Express (the statewide courier service), and the accreditation and grant program for member libraries. Ranked as one of the top ten best college towns, Lawrence, Kansas <http://www.lawrenceks.org/> (home of the University of KS Jayhawks) offers much more than championship basketball tradition. Founded in 1854 by the New England Emigrant Aid Society, Lawrence was a stop on both the Oregon and the Santa Fe Trail. Later, Lawrence was the home of Langston Hughes and William S. Burroughs. Considered one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's "Dozen Most Distinctive Communities," Lawrence is one of those rare exceptions-a historic downtown that remains the heart of a city. Centered on Massachusetts Street ("Mass Street"), the area features boutiques, restaurants, bookstores, and music venues. With a population of 89,000 people, Lawrence and Northeast Kansas offer a charming blend of urban and rural environments. In addition to nationally ranked public schools, Lawrence and the area offer the Lied Center of Kansas, Spencer Museum of Art, Liberty Hall, and Haskell Indian Nations University. Outdoor recreational venues include nationally known golf courses, extensive planned bike paths, Clinton Lake and Prairie Park. Two metro areas- Kansas City and Topeka- are a 30 minute drive away. For additional details on NEKLS and the Northeast Kansas region, see NEKLS Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/neklslinks.htm> . Responsibilities. The System Director, under the direction of the 18-member Executive Board, has overall responsibility for leadership and management of a fourteen county multi-type library system that seeks to pursue leadership and innovation in library service. Duties will include management of planning, budgets, personnel, service functions, and legislative advocacy. The System Director works with the Board, staff, member libraries, other Kansas systems, and the State Library to establish the strategic vision for the System, aligning its mission with member library needs and priorities. The Director will also ensure an active NEKLS presence in the statewide library community and professional activities. For complete details, visit NEKLS System Director Job Description <http://www.gossagesager.com/NEKLSjobdesc.pdf> . Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science and five years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior interpersonal skills; flexibility; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a desire to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation within the System. Success working with and reporting to a governing board, political advocacy experience, the ability to work with member libraries on legal, governance and policy issues, and prior experience in regional systems or consortia are additional preferred qualifications. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $80,000-100,000 (placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury or <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury. This position closes February 15, 2015. BRADBURY ASSOCIATES/GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES 4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates!

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Summer Food program
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

Please see the attached press release for more information on the Summer Food program. The program may be a good outreach option for your library. I've posted on it before and we have information on it on the Summer Reading web site (www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section). The program is managed locally by the sponsors and if there is one in your area, you can contact them to see if this if they are able to work with your library. If you have any questions, please contact me. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 3:00 PM 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 Hunger Doesn't Take a Summer Vacation More Partners Needed to Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Hundreds of Thousands of Hungry Michigan Children February 6, 2015 The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is looking for community partners, sponsors, and potential site locations to participate in Michigan's Summer Meet Up and Eat Up(tm) initiative and run summer food programs to prevent more than a half million children in Michigan from going hungry when school lunchrooms close for the summer. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) could fill the summer hunger gap for hundreds of thousands of children if there is an increase in community awareness, local government involvement, sponsors to run the program, and sites to serve meals. Last year, out of the 563,000 low-income Michigan children who received meals during the school year, just more than 98,000 (17.5%) were able to eat free meals or snacks at approved summer meal sites in their neighborhoods. In stressing the importance of sponsoring these crucial summer food programs for children, State Superintendent Mike Flanagan said: "Many families across Michigan are struggling, and we can't have children going hungry in the summer when programs like this are available. I am calling on schools, churches, and local government and civic organizations to step up and have a positive impact on the lives and health of children in their community by supporting the Summer Food Service Program." Research shows a direct relationship between good nutrition and learning. Meet Up and Eat Up is a key building block in Michigan communities to develop healthy, happy kids who are ready to learn. "There is a desperate need and the food is available," Flanagan said. "We just need more awareness of the program's availability, more community members to get involved, and additional locations around the state to serve children." Sponsors receive federal payments for both the meals served to children and the administrative costs of serving the meals. New sponsors will receive free training and technical assistance from MDE. The Summer Food Service Program serves nutritious meals to children up to age 18 living in low-income areas (where 50 percent or more of the students qualify for free or reduced price school meals). The program can operate in schools, public housing centers, playgrounds, camps, parks, and faith-based facilities. Sponsors can be public school districts or nonprofit private schools; public or private nonprofit residential summer camps; local, county or state government agencies; colleges or universities; or private nonprofit organizations. If you are interested in more information about how you can help feed your community this summer, please contact MDE by March 1, 2015. Program information may be obtained from MDE's Office of School Support Services, Summer Food Service Program, 608 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, Michigan 48909, (517) 373-3347; or on the MDE website at www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. The Summer Food Service Program, administered by MDE through funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is available to children 18 and under regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. # # # [Meet Up and Eat Up] * 2015 SFSP.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…> ________________________________

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