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Celebrating 10 years of MeLCat!: Reminder to join Online Party on January 9th
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

MeLCat will celebrate its 10th birthday in January. Please join us from 10am-12pm EST on Friday, January 9 for an online celebration. Registration is not required to attend, just point your browser to http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/mel any time between 10:00am and noon on Friday to join the fun! MeLCat is turning ten years old this month and we would like to invite staff from Michigan MeLCat libraries to a virtual birthday party to reminisce and share stories about the past ten years of MeLCat service. Staff from the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, MCLS and the Library of Michigan will be online to celebrate this milestone so be sure to send it stories and photos to share during our online party. You can send photos, stories, etc. to Megan Dudek at dudekm(a)mcls.org<mailto:dudekm@mcls.org>. Also, take a look at your chance to win big with the MeLCat Birthday Contest sponsored by MCLS. Name the most requested title in 2014 and win a bag of goodies! Submit your answer via the Google Form at http://goo.gl/jBtHHo. The contest ends on January 30, 2015 at 5pm. We would like to thank all of the Michigan MeLCat libraries and their awesome staff members on making it possible to fill more than 7 million requests for Michigan residents since 2005. Read more about MeLCat's history on the MCLS News Blog, http://mcls.org/news/2014/12/23/happy-birthday-melcat/ Tweet about MeLCat! #MeLCat10 Happy New Year and Happy Birthday MeLCat! Kind regards, Deb & Shannon Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 new 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.

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Free Encyclopedia Set Gone
by Dustin Brown 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Claimed. -- Dustin Brown Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Direct Line - 248-438-8210 Fax - 248-669-3247

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Free Ecyclopedia Set Available
by Dustin Brown 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Free Encyclopedia set to give away to first library to respond; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, edited by Richard M. Golden, ISBN 1576072436, 4 volumes Please reply off list. -- Dustin Brown Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Direct Line - 248-438-8210 Fax - 248-669-3247

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last week at Herrick
by Lin Light 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

What an odd feeling - last Monday as a librarian at the Herrick District Library. This after nearly 34 years of fun and service. Lin In a day or two I will unscribe. Lin Light Technical Services Manager Herrick District Library Holland,Michigan 616-355-3727 616-355-1426 llight(a)herrickdl.org

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Reluctant Reader Workshop Opportunity
by Irene Bancroft 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

[Summer Reading Letterhead.png] A collaborative effort between REMC 14, Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative and the Library of Michigan to bring educational opportunities to Michigan librarians and media specialists throughout the year. Reaching the Reluctant Reader Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:45 a.m.) Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Genesee Intermediate School District Genesee Career Institute Bldg., G-5081 Torrey Rd., Flint, MI Guest Speakers include: v Michael Sullivan, Nationally Acclaimed Speaker & Author * Proficiency for All and Other Depressing Thoughts: Real Literacy for the Next Generation * Raising Boy Readers v Deb Biggs Thomas, Library of Michigan MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator * The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Has the Common Core Covered! v Karren Reish, Library of Michigan Youth Services Coordinator * Meeting the Needs of Community Youth: Cooperating Across the Lines v Lynn Rutan, Readers Advisory Specialist & ALA Booklist Bookends blogger * Reaching the Reluctant Reader: New Fiction & Non-Fiction $30.00 Registration Fee, includes lunch Reservations are now being accepted at Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative. To register, phone (810) 232-7119; fax (810) 232-6639 or email ibancroft(a)mmlc.info<mailto:ibancroft@mmlc.info> Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 19th Hold the date for these upcoming events: February 10, 2015 2:00 p.m. Online Summer Reading Options: What Services Are Out There and What Can You Do With Them Webinar February 24, 2015 9:00 - 5:00 Reaching the Reluctant Reader Workshop Featuring Guest Speakers Michael Sullivan, Deb Biggs-Thomas, Karren Reish and Lynn Rutan Location: Genesee Intermediate School District Genesee Career Institute Building G-5081 Torrey Road Flint, MI 48507 March 4, 2015 2:00 p.m. School Visits and Summer Reading Webinar March 26-27, 2015 Spring Institute Sheraton Hotel - Ann Arbor

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System Director, Northeast KS Library System -Search Reopened!
by Jobeth Bradbury 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '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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Job Posting: Library Director
by Jacob Munford 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Just wanted to remind everybody on the listserv that the Directorship posting for the Dowagiac Library will be closing up soon! If you're looking for the opportunity to move into management or trying to find your first professional job, this is a good fit! Details Here: http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/Library-Director/28214.cfm Jacob Munford Library Director Dowagiac District Library (269) 782-3720

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Director job description
by Gayle Hazelbaker 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Good morning! I am looking to collect Class II library director job descriptions. If you have one, would you kindly send it to me? Feel free to fax it (number below) or email it. Thank you! Gayle -- S. Gayle Hazelbaker, Director Tecumseh District Library 215 N. Ottawa St. Tecumseh, MI 49286 517.423.2238 voice 517.423.5519 fax www.tecumsehlibrary.org

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Big Talk for Small Libraries Online Conference - Speaker Proposal Deadline is Friday, Jan. 9
by White, Shannon (MDE) 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

If you were thinking of submitting a proposal for the 2015 Big Talk for Small Libraries Online Conference be sure to do it by this Friday. http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/2014/10/29/2015-call-for-speakers-now-… This is the fourth year for the Big Talk for Small Libraries<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/> free one-day online conference. This event is a wonderful opportunity to continue our professional development as we wait for the 2016 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference. This event is open to library staff from across the country so take a look and see think about what you can share about the great work you are doing in your community. Small libraries of all types are invited to submit session proposals. For more information on the event which will be held on February 27, 2015 visit the Big Talk website<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/>. We know that our small libraries here in Michigan have a lot to offer so get cracking on your session proposal! 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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Second E-Rate Modernization Order Webinar
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Presented by Office for Information Technology Policy and PLA On December 19 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a second E-rate Modernization order, which brings to a close the most comprehensive review and reform of the 17-year-old E-rate program. Not only did the FCC make significant changes to the program, they also approved an additional $1.5 billion to bring the total funding available up to $3.9 billion. How will the program changes affect you and your libraries? How can you get more of the available funding? Join ALA's Office for Information Technology Policy's (OITP) Marijke Visser and Larra Clark, along with OITP Fellow Bob Bocher, for an in-depth discussion of the latest E-rate order. We'll answer your questions so you are prepared to take advantage of the new opportunities. Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern This webinar is free, but registration is required and space is limited. Please register here<https://plawebinars.webex.com/mw0401l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteur…>. The webinar will be recorded and available later on the PLA site. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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