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Chief Youth & Family Services Officer, Hartford Public Libray, Closes in One Week-Feb. 1!
by Jobeth Bradbury 25 Jan '15

25 Jan '15

Hartford Public Library (CT)-Chief Youth & Family Services Officer A place like no other - the Hartford Public Library <http://www.hplct.org/> - seeks a Chief Youth & Family Services Officer like no other to be a vital dynamic part of the Librarys leadership team. This new leader will be a key Library partner working with City agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the Hartford Public Schools setting the vision for the future for Hartfords children and young adults. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, forward-thinking, and collaborative with both internal and external customers. The Chief Youth & Family Services Officer will also be knowledgeable about current youth and family issues, will understand cutting edge youth services and technology trends, be committed to literacy for all ages, and facilitate the fusion of traditional and nontraditional library services for youth and families. Creativity and innovation are part of the complete package and a joy for working in a large, diverse, urban environment is crucial. Ongoing programs include YOUmedia Hartford and the YOUmedia Makers Space, the Librarys Great Summer Read, the Center for Civic Engagement, ARTWalk, the award-winning American Place, CTWorks@HPL, The Kitchen at Hartford Public Library, the Hartford History Center, and One Book, One Hartford. A 2002 IMLS National Service Medal winner, the Library was also a finalist for the medal in both 2013 and 2014. Hartford Public Library serves 124,775 residents with ten facilities and a $9.6 million annual budget. In FY14, the library staff (98FTE) hosted 833,000 visits and circulated nearly 500,000 items. Hartford <http://www.hartford.gov/> , the capital of Connecticut, is the fourth largest Connecticut City and home to the nations oldest public art museum, the oldest public park, and the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club. Hartford also was home to Caroline Hewins, the Librarys first chief librarian, who was a national leader in the early 20th century for creating services for children in the public library. The City is proud of its innovative iQuilt project, a culture based urban design plan for Downtown Hartford-a compact historic district with more than 45 cultural assets and destinations (including the Library)-accessible through a pedestrian network. Its centerpiece is the GreenWalk, a one mile chain of parks and plazas connecting the Capitol to the Connecticut River waterfront. The Citys goals include a more walkable, sustainable and welcoming downtown, an improved cultural network, and a stronger economy and workforce. Hartford is a city of neighborhoods and housing choices range from a loft to a Victorian home to a starter home. For additional information on the Library and the City, see Hartford Has It! <http://www.gossagesager.com/Hartfordlinks.htm> Responsibilities. The Chief Youth & Family Services Officer is responsible for the successful delivery of services and programs to families, children and young adults through cooperative and collaborative external partnerships; designs and executes the strategic initiatives to address needs; coordinates collection development and selects materials for purchase; and ensures effective communication with other departments and partners. Reporting to the chief executive officer and serving on the Librarys leadership team, the Chief Youth & Family Services Officer performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities of the library program. With considerable independent judgment, discretion, and initiative, this position develops youth collections, plans, and implements services and activities to meet present and anticipated community needs ensuring the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. This position also acknowledges and accepts the librarys vision, mission and core values, respects the librarys confidentiality policy and maintains the integrity of Hartford Public Library. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include: an ALAaccredited Masters Degree in Library Science with a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible leadership experience in public services with a concentration in youth and family services. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to think strategically at a high leadership level, proven success in system-wide and community partnerships, project management skills, sound public presentation skills, thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern library operation and administration, and a strong commitment to working in a team environment. Expectations also include strong oral and written communication skills and budgeting experience. Experience working in a multi-branch urban setting and a union environment is preferred. For the complete position description, please visit Chief Youth <http://www.gossagesager.com/HartfordYSjobdesc.pdf> & Family Services Officer. Compensation. The positions salary range is $79,720 - $113,533 annually and a competitive employee benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html> . To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> or Karen Miller <mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com> and apply on or before the closing date of February 1, 2015. 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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Internet neutrality petition?
by Lois Keel 24 Jan '15

24 Jan '15

I hope people don't mind my sending this to the list. Library users of internet services (to say nothing of library budgets) would be horribly affected if Net Neutrality is blocked. I just took action once again to try and keep the FCC chairman from ignoring public outcry from all but the big money pushing for subscriptions to faster access. He came to his position after being a lobbyist for them, but even the president who appointed him is talking up Net Neutrality. With all the effort to show support for Net Neutrality, perhaps it would be reasonable to urge library users of internet services to sign an online petition to the Federal Communications Commission to protect our access to fast and affordable Internet service. If you think so, too, it's: <http://act.credoaction.com/sign/fcc_municipal_broadband?sp_ref=96781337.4.1…> . -- Lois Sprengnether Keel Website:<http://www.LoiS-sez.com>, Blog:<http://www.StorytellingResearchLoiS.com>, and posting Detroit newspaper accounts of Michigan's "Fighting Fifth" Civil War Infantry at the pace they appeared 150 years ago at<http://mich5thinfantry.net> * Storyteller in MI Arts and Humanities Directory * In Historical Society of Michigan Directory <http://www.hsmichigan.org/resources/storytellers- speakers-musicians/storyteller- lois-sprengnether-keel/> * State Liaison for National Storytelling Network * Webmaster for<http://www.MichiganStorytelling.org>

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Howell Library is selling a few more items
by McKee, Diane 24 Jan '15

24 Jan '15

The Howell Carnegie Library is selling a few items they no longer need. Search Craigslist for “Howell Carnegie Library” or CLICK HERE http://detroit.craigslist.org/search/sss?sort=rel&query=howell+carnegie+lib… ALL ITEMS ARE AS IS Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 www.howelllibrary.org

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Braille labelers and labeling tape
by Lisa Waskin 24 Jan '15

24 Jan '15

Dear Collective Mind, We are looking at Braille labelers and tape to put on our audio book collection for our visually challenged patrons. I was wondering if anyone had some experience with using any of these products and if so, what would you recommend for ease of use, longevity of wear, price, etc. Thank you, Lisa 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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library director contract vs. no contract
by Oscoda County Library 23 Jan '15

23 Jan '15

Good afternoon: My library board chair recently asked me why I do not have a contract with the library. Dawn and I then had a conversation about the benefits of a contract vs. no contract. I thought I would ask my fellow librarians their thoughts on the matter. What do you feel the benefits are to having a contract over not having one? If you have a contract what information is included in it? Thanks in advance for your assistance! Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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Yearbook digitization
by Gretchen Evans 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

We want to digitize our yearbook collection and make them available online. Can anyone recommend a company they've used for a similar project? Thanks for your help. Gretchen Evans, Director Bridgman Public Library 4460 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 (269) 465-3663

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MI Tax Forms @ Libraries
by Debbie Gallagher 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

Good News from MI Treasury: Treasury’s distribution vendor is preparing to begin distribution of tax materials to libraries at the end of this week and will continue through next week. Libraries should have their materials by Feb. 3, if not before. Libraries can contact Heather Lund at LundH1(a)michigan.gov if they don’t receive their materials or if they find they need additional tax materials. Note that your contact from prior years (Lindsey Hoeksema) no longer works for Treasury. Thanks,-Darron BirchmeierMichigan Department of Treasury

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MeL Minute - Health Care Professionals Resources
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

Hello all, Some of the highest in-demand professions today are in the health care field. As enrollments increase and students of all ages pursue certifications as well as degrees, the need for reliable and readily accessible resources and learning tools increases. In the MeL.org Health Gateway<http://mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=842>, several databases offer full text and peer-reviewed articles as well as content geared towards patient interests. Health and Wellness Resource Center<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=HWRC> includes journals, pamphlets, videos, and links to reputable health websites. A dictionary, health assessment tools, and a drugs and herbs search are available. Health Reference Center Academic<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=HRCA> provides access to nursing journals and personal health sources. Clinical reports and case studies are included. It certainly is in our own best interest to ensure that health professions students have access to quality materials since they may well be our caregivers in the future! Material contained in these resources is intended for informational purposes only. 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 The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries & how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ & watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading>

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BedTime Math
by Andy Schuck 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

Thanks to everyone who responded re: my question about BedTime Math. I've compiled the results below. BedTime Math no longer allows the program to be run during the summer months since much of the program is cumulative and there were a lot of absences with vacations, etc. We are going to begin hosting ours in the fall. Best, Andy ------------ Andy Schuck Head of Youth Services William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123, ext. 2844 www.westlandlibrary.org Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing If anyone happens to be going to ALA Midwinter, BedTime Math will be one of the exhibitors. I will be going and plan to stop by their booth. Personally, and from what I can tell so far, I think their program is a good way for libraries to contributing to the STEM effort in K-12. Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org Andy, We are trying the Crazy 8 program from BedTime Math this summer. I have the materials and I am impressed with what I see. I don't know how it will go over mainly because of the 8 week requirement. I expect kids to miss one or two over the 8 week period due to vacations. Because of the possible absence of kids each week it seems good that each lesson is independent of the others. I did notice that the Crazy 8 program is now asking for the program to be scheduled during the school year and NOT over the summer. I applied last year so they sent me the materials but I don't know if they will still allow a summer program. Brenda Dunseth Youth Services Department Head Highland Township Public Library They are partnering with the Collaborative Summer Library Program (aka Summer Reading) and we have a webinar on using the program that Bed Time Math did for us last year on the Library of Michigan web site. It is in the 2014 recordings section (down the page a bit) in the Summer Reading section at http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices.<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/mcfb<http://www.michigan.gov/mcfb>

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Library Cataloging Training & Resources
by White, Shannon (MDE) 22 Jan '15

22 Jan '15

Are you faced with learning how to catalog and don’t know where to start? Below are a few resources that may be helpful as you find your way through the world of technical services. CATALOGING TRAINING RESOURCES ONLINE and IN-PERSON • The Accidental Cataloger: Tips & Tools to Help You Use the Rule - this online webinar was held last week but is archived here http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=13833 • Catalogers Learning Workshop (CLW) http://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/ • Idaho State Library Technical Services Sequence - http://libraries.idaho.gov/page/able free online course that includes information on catalog records, subject headings, Dewey classification and MARC • Beginning Cataloging – First Steps to Becoming a Fantastic Copy Cataloger - http://nekls.libguides.com/copy-cataloging-webinar recorded webinar and materials available online • Cataloging Basics resources from Utah State Library - http://heritage.utah.gov/library/cataloging-basics • Basic Cataloging and Classification online course – a four week online course from InfoPeople https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=49 Next class starts on February 4, 2015 and is $150. • Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, MCLS – training and events schedule includes fee-based cataloging courses online and in-person http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/ • Contact your cooperative about possible training opportunities. ONLINE RESOURCES FOR CATALOGING * Library of Congress Authorities. Search the online database for Subject, Name, Title and Name/Title combinations, http://authorities.loc.gov<http://authorities.loc.gov/> * Understanding MARC Bibliographic, http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/ * MARC Standards, http://www.loc.gov/marc/ * To search the online catalog of the strong Library of Congress, go to http://catalog.loc.gov/ * For Library of Congress Cutter Numbers, see the LC Cutter Table<http://nlc.nebraska.gov/cataloging/cutter.aspx> * For a variety of other Cataloging Information, search the Cataloguer's Toolbox at http://staff.library.mun.ca/staff/toolbox/ or the Library of Congress Cataloging webpage athttp://www.loc.gov/aba/ 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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