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Learn about the MeLCat Visiting Patron Service, Thursday, Jan. 15 at 1pm EST
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

Are you interested in finding out more about the MeLCat Visiting Patron service? Essentially, it's MeLCat In-Person and it provides the ability for a library to offer reciprocal borrowing on the spot to patrons of other MeLCat libraries. If you would like to find out more attend the webinar scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15 from 1-2pm 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.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re… 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>. 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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Peter Pearson Workshop- Demonstrating the Relevance of Libraries in the Community
by Vickey Bloom 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

Hi Everyone, The Grosse Pointe Library Foundation and Friends of the Grosse Pointe Library are excited to host Peter Pearson, President of the Friends of the St. Paul Library, for a half-day workshop on "Demonstrating the Relevance of Libraries in the Community." We hosted him in 2012 for a workshop on fundraising and it was excellent. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 10am-12pm. It will be held at our Grosse Pointe Woods branch, 20680 Mack Avenue which is very close to I-94. Cost is $25 and breakfast will be provided. Deadline for registration is January 23, 2015. Call 313-343-2325. In the interest of serving as many libraries as possible, we will be limiting each library system to two people, however, you can leave names on a waiting list and if we don't fill up, we can allow more from one library to attend. Hope you can make it! Peter is a great speaker. See the attachment. Vickey Bloom Director Grosse Pointe Public Library

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10 Years of MeLCat in Michigan: Logo
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Should you like to put this icon on your website to celebrate 10 years of MeLCat in Michigan, January 2015: http://michigan.gov/images/libraryofmichigan/Celebrating-10-years-button_47… Kind regards, Deb 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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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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