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Offering Insurance - responses
by natalie bazan 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

Hi Everyone, I had a few libraries ask me to post the responses that I received. I've copied and pasted them below. Thank you to everyone who responded and was willing to share their insurance information.Natalie Bazan Otsego District Library - Here at ODL only the full time staff get insurance.However we do make AFLAC an option for part-time staff and some do purchase that.I also used AFLAC at LTL for part-time staff that wanted to purchase it when we were there. Caro Area District Library- We are a large class 3. While I can’t tell you how the board arrived at the percentage the staff pay (I’ve only been here about 6 months), I do know that they pay 10%. Also, those of us who do not take the insurance receive $50 per month added to our paycheck. White Cloud Library - Here at White Cloud we receive $100 per month that employees are to use to help pay for their health insurance. If some of the employees receive health insurance from a spouse it is like a bonus. In the end, all employees receive the same amount. Muskegon Area District Library - We pay 100% for full time. none for Part time, although you can prorate for part time like some libraries do. IE 20 hour employee pays 1/2 library pays 1/2. We do not pay people who opt out.Shiawassee District Library -We only provide insurance to full time employees and there is no bonus at this time for opting out. Right now the library board is phasing in the 20% payment by employees as required by state law for health insurance; we will probably be at 10% in a few months, but the board could decide to charge the entire 20% at once if they so choose.Loutit District Library - We offer insurance to all full time (over 32 hours per week) employees. It's not based on length of service just on if you are FT or not.There is a cash payment if you opt out of insurance. The amount paid for not taking insurance is set each year by the Board as part of our budget process. It's either $1,000 or $1,500 per year and that is paid to the employee as part of their bi-weekly pay.

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Vicksburg District Library (zv339) Mel Lending Issues
by Joanna Sturgeon 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Regards, We are currently receiving many DVD and other material requests from MeL libraries. We are experiencing load issues and have been told by MeL staff to allow requests we can't fill to auto-cancel. We request your patience, but please contact us if your patron "needs" the material - i.e. school, job, etc. and we will try to move the request into the outgoing materials. Thanks, Joanna Sturgeon Cataloger/Melcat Services Vicksburg District Library 215. South Michigan Ave. Vicksburg, Mi 49097 269-649-1648

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Summer Reading Webinars coming up
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Our Winter Webinar Series is back! Looking for help with your Summer Reading program? These are four free one-hour webinars throughout the winter on hot Summer Reading topics. You can sign up for a small group session to talk with your colleagues about program basics and new program and outreach ideas. Please find registration links below. If you are unable to attend, please register to get a link to the recording after the webinar is complete. * Summer Reading 101: Learning about the Manuals, Programs and Online Resources<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?60>. Date: November 20th; Time: 2:00 pm; Presenter: Karren Reish, Library of Michigan * Learning Challenges as a Way to Increase the Impact of Summer Reading.<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?57>. Date: January 8th; Time: 2:00 pm; Presenter: TBA * Online Summer Reading Options: What Services Are Out There and What Can You Do With Them<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?58>. Date: February 10th; Time: 2:00 pm; Presenter: Karren Reish, Library of Michigan * School Visits and Summer Reading<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?59>. Date: March 4th; Time: 2:00 pm; Presenter: TBA Join us for some great discussions this winter. To find out about performers and have an opportunity to learn about reaching reluctant readers, Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative's Performers Showcase is also coming up on September 25th. Contact MMLC at http://www.mmlc.info/ for more information. 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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Michigan Nautical Conference October 11th
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Please join us at the Library of Michigan on October 11th for the Michigan Nautical Conference. Keynote speaker Geoffrey D. Reynolds will talk about the iconic Michigan boat company Chris Craft. Mr Reynolds has been the Director of the Joint Archives of Holland at Hope College since July 2001. Previous to that he served as the collections archivist from January 1997 to July 2001. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and an Archival Administration Certificate in 1995. He has worked at various times for Infoflo as a records management specialist, Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, General Motors Media Archives and Little Caesar's Enterprises on its Detroit Tiger baseball club archival materials. He currently serves as the chair of the Holland Historical Trust board of trustees, treasurer of the Dutch-American Historical Commission, membership chairperson for the Association for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies, and Executive Director of the Holland Area Historical Society. His research and writing interests include the pleasure boat building industry of Holland and vintage race boat history. For full agenda see:Michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan It is going to be a great day! Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Curator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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MMLC Performers Showcase Registration Deadline Approaching
by Irene Bancroft 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

[Summer Reading Letterhead.png] Spark A Reaction! A collaborative effort between Library of Michigan and Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative to bring Summer Reading programming and educational opportunities to Michigan libraries throughout the year. Performers Showcase for 2015 Programs 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:45 a.m.) Thursday, September 25, 2014 Genesys Conference & Banquet Center 805 Health Park Blvd., Grand Blanc, MI • Escape the Ordinary & Unmask the Heroes in Your Program • New Directions for Summer Programming • Showcase of Performers from Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative’s 2015 Performers List CEU’s available $60.00 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: Friday, September 19th Irene Bancroft Administrative Specialist Mideastern MI Library Cooperative ibancroft(a)mmlc.info<mailto:ibancroft@mmlc.info>

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New Auto-Graphics Verso, version 4
by Tekonsha Township Library 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Are any other users of Verso having trouble using the AgCat client with the new platform? I seem to have a communication problem with the Auto-Graphics server and am unable to upload to their database when creating records. The "barrel" never activates and the File>Upload to Database is grayed out. Does anyone have a solution? I've talked to the HelpDesk and they recommended using with Chrome instead of IE but it's the same problem. Thank you! Sharla Vincent, Director Tekonsha Township Library 230 S. Church St. Tekonsha, MI 49092 (517) 767-4769

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Syndetics
by Stacy Pasche 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Question for those of you with Syndetics subscriptions for your online catalogs. Do you feel those enhancements are worth the cost? Feel free to reply off list. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director

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Invitation to Grand Rapids Notable Books Event on Saturday, September 20th
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Grand Rapids Public Library and the Library of Michigan have joined together to celebrate Michigan Notable Book authors from West Michigan. This special evening celebrates nine Michigan Notable authors and features a keynote presentation by Wade Rouse. Admission is free, however, space is limited and registration is required. For ages 21 and over. Register at http://www.grpl.org/register.<http://www.grpl.org/register> Carolyn Sparks Executive Director Library of Michigan Foundation 702 W. Kalamazoo Street P.O. Box 30l59 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-1297 - Office 517-410-9199 - Cell

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Help set the MCLS 2014 Annual Meeting unconference agenda!
by Heather Ladiski 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

We want to hear from you! The afternoon session of the MCLS 2014 annual meeting, on October 3 in Battle Creek, will be an unconference with topics chosen by you, the membership. The overarching theme will be on the future of Midwest regional libraries and how they can engage and transform their communities. Please submit your idea for a topic at our idea.informer page: http://mclsam2014.idea.informer.com/. Also visit our 2014 Annual Meeting page at http://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/mcls-annual-meeting/ to vote on topics and leave feedback as well as to learn more about the day’s activities and to register! Hope to see you there! - heather ******************** Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/492-3885 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: http://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Crown Point Community Library (Suburban Chicago) Director -Closes Sunday-One week!
by Jobeth Bradbury 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Library Director- Crown Point Community Library Read.Discover.Connect. Discover and connect with the charm and character of Crown Point and the Crown Point Community Library. The Crown Point Community Library <http://crownpointlibrary.org/> Board of Trustees seeks a talented and energetic Director to lead the Library and its constituents to meet the needs of this growing community. The Library Director will provide quality leadership, direct and support staff, and bring new ideas and exciting innovation to the Library. Crown Point Community Library, located in Lake County, Indiana, serves the 42,000 residents of Center and Winfield Townships. Governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, the two library locations-downtown Crown Point Library and the Winfield Library-provide excellent services and programs with 39 staff and a $1.6 million annual budget. The Library, originally established as a Carnegie library, realized in 2005 that is was rapidly outgrowing and outpacing its facility. In 2010, the Library passed a successful $12 million bond issue and the "new" Crown Point Library opened in 2012. Crown Point <http://www.crownpoint.in.gov/> , the "Hub of Lake County, IN," is the county center anchored by the stunning Lake County Court House and the Public Library located on a thriving square with retail and restaurants. This "jewel" of a growing community-the population has increased exponentially within the last 14 years-provides a family-friendly, small town lifestyle with nearby city amenities (Chicago and Indianapolis are a short drive away). Local residents will find excellent public schools, strong neighborhoods, and affordable housing. Purdue University, Valparaiso University, Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University Northwest, and University of St. Francis offer higher education opportunities. In addition to its modern charm, Crown Point has an abundance of historic architecture and invites its visitors and residents to explore it through walking tours and a visit to the Lake County Historical Museum. For more information about the Library, Crown Point and Lake County, visit Crown Point Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/CPLinks.htm> . Responsibilities. Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director develops, administers, supervises, and coordinates the work of the Library and staff, performs managerial duties related to personnel, budget, collection development, building maintenance, and library operations and services in conformity of the policies established by the Board of Trustees and the laws of the Indiana State Library. The successful candidate will be able to balance traditional service while implementing new, bold, thoughtful programs and services. See Crown Point Library Director <http://www.gossagesager.com/CPjobdesc.pdf> to see the complete job description. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science; the ability to obtain and retain an Indiana Librarian Certificate 1; and ten years progressively responsible library experience (or six years library experience including three years of supervisory experience). Essential attributes and skills include: excellent communication and organizational skills; the ability and desire to plan, develop, and administer the activities of a public library; supervisory experience; and an understanding and appreciation of library best practices in the areas of intellectual freedom, collections, and library technologies. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board, staff, and community stakeholders. Successful experience as a library director reporting to a governing board is desirable. Compensation. The starting salary range is $62,000 to $74,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to <mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com> Karen Miller or <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury on or before the closing date of September 21, 2014. 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)

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