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Job Postings
by John Baar 16 Apr '14

16 Apr '14

Position: Library Assistant Department: Reference and Adult Services Youth Services Rate of Pay: $18.2556 to $19.7431 Hours: Minimum of 20 hours / week (evening and weekend hours may be required) Posting Date: April 16, 2014 Closing Date: April 23, 2014 This is a posting for 2 open positions in the Library, the departments are named above. You may apply for one of the positions or both of them with a single notification. Please state in your cover letter what positions you are applying for. The Grand Rapids Public Library is seeking dynamic para-professionals, who value customer service to fill these positions. All positions require a bachelor's degree and the ability to effectively communicate in Spanish is desired. These are demanding positions and require impeccable time management and multitasking skills.

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library shelving vendors?
by Warren, Leslie A 16 Apr '14

16 Apr '14

Hello, everyone Can anyone recommend a vendor for library shelving, please? We need to invite bids for new steel bookshelves (42") and it's been a very long time since we purchased shelving. We're also going to need to expedite the order. If you've worked with a vendor who can turn an order around quickly, that would be very helpful to know. Thanks much and happy National Library Week! Leslie Leslie A. Warren Dean, Academic Information Services Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-2117 906-227-1333 (fax) library.nmu.edu/ais

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Continuing Ed Workshop
by WAY Carol DeBoer 16 Apr '14

16 Apr '14

Hello All, Just wanted you to know we are doing a workshop on, Facebook, Pinterest and QR Codes in the Library. We have extended the sign up period to go through next Tuesday afternoon (Apr 22). See the attached flyer for details. We encourage you to bring your own laptop. Please make sure it has a full charge since you may not be able to plug in. Hope to see you there! Carol DeBoer Circulation Supervisor Henika District Library 149 S. Main Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891

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New State Librarian
by Robertson, Nancy (MDE) 16 Apr '14

16 Apr '14

Dear Michigan library colleagues and friends, I am pleased to share with you the message below from Deputy Superintendent Carol Wolenberg who led the interview process for the next state librarian. I am excited to share the news that LM's Randy Riley (whom you all know from MeL coordination, Michigan Notable Books, Michigan Center for the Book, and much more) has been selected to be your next state librarian. I know you will welcome him and make him feel comfortable in his new position as you did for me years ago. Congratulations, Randy! My best to all, Nancy Forwarded message from Carol: It is my pleasure to let you know that after advice from the interview team and his Superintendent's Group, Mike has selected Randy Riley to succeed Nancy as the next State Librarian of Michigan. Randy has accepted the position and will officially begin his new role on April 28, 2014. Nancy and Randy will be starting a transition process soon to take every advantage of Nancy's short time remaining with us before she retires. We would like to especially thank Kathy Irwin and Carolyn Sparks, LM and LM Foundation Board representatives, for taking so much time from their very busy schedules to participate as part of the interview team which included first interviews for 8 candidates as well as second interviews for 3 finalists. Other members of the team included Maureen Hirten, CADL executive director, and Karren Reish and Kevin Driedger from the Library of Michigan staff. It was a pleasure to facilitate the work of this team; they were totally committed to the process and did an outstanding job. While we will certainly miss Nancy and wish her well in retirement, we are looking forward to working with Randy in this new capacity and moving the Library into the future. Take care, Carol Carol Wolenberg Deputy Superintendent Michigan Department of Education wolenbergc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wolenbergc@michigan.gov> 517-241-0062 Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child, sponsored by the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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Reminder: Michigan Reads! 2014 Author Tour and Book Announcement
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Apr '14

15 Apr '14

A reminder to enter your information in the Author Tour survey for a chance to have the author or illustrator visit your library. The deadline for responses is this Friday, April 18th. ---03/20/2014--- The 2014 Michigan Reads! One State, One Children's Book program is on the way! We are proud to announce that the 2014 Michigan Reads! book will be Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Tim Bowers. When a jazz-loving rooster sets his sights on winning a barnyard talent show, he realizes he can't do it as a solo act. He calls on friends and they makes beautiful music as they rock the barnyard! We are looking for libraries to host the author and illustrator in September and October. Please find the link to the author tour survey below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014MIReadsAuthorTour - responses due by April 18th The publisher is Sleeping Bear Press, and we are pleased to have them partnering with us on program materials. As in previous years, we will be sending a programming guide and kit to all public library locations, K-2 school buildings, Great Start Readiness and Head Start classrooms in mid-August. Our official launch day will be September 8th, in honor of International Literacy Day. In the next few months, look for a completely revamped Michigan Reads! site with the new programming guide and other materials at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. For now, you can also find the survey link at the site. If you would like to be considered for an author visit, please let us hear back from you by April 18th so we can plan the program for the fall. 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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Ballot Language
by Joann Crater 15 Apr '14

15 Apr '14

Hi! We are working on our ballot language and are looking for examples of wording for the disclosure of tax increment capture that is required at the bottom. Does anyone have a sample we can look at? Please reply off list....thanks so much!!! Just Joann @ Hudson

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Vacation and Sick Time Policies
by Jill Brown 15 Apr '14

15 Apr '14

Good morning, library friends! Deckerville Public Library is looking to update our vacation / sick time policies and I'm collecting examples for the library board. If you're willing to share your policies, please email me off list. I can compile the responses for those interested. Thank you very much. Happy National Library Week! Jill Brown, MLIS Library Director Deckerville Public Library (zv089) http://deckervillelibrary.michlibrary.org (810) 376-8015 “A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.” -Lemony Snicket

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FOML workshops
by Linda Pierce 15 Apr '14

15 Apr '14

[image: Inline image 1] The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) would like to thank all those who participated in our recent workshops at the Canton Public Library on April 3 for library Friends and on April 4 for library Trustees. Looking ahead, FOML will be offering trustee-oriented sessions at the Rural Libraries Conference on Mackinac Island on Thursday, May 1, and two general sessions for all types of library staff on Friday, May 2. These sessions will be conducted by Sarah Ann Long who was the presenter and trainer at the Friday Canton Public Library workshop. Following the Rural Libraries Conference two FOML workshops will be hosted at the Kentwood Branch Library (Kent District Library) on Thursday, September 11, for library Friends, and Friday, September 12, for library Trustees. Registration information will be posted on the FOML website ( www.foml.org) at the end of summer 2014. Best regards, Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Drop Box for Sale
by Christian Dunham 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

Greetings All, Our library is selling a new-used drop box. Its about 5 years old and has mostly sat unused for the last few years. It locks and comes with the keys but no internal book bin. The dimensions are 55 ¼ H x 31 1/8 W x 2 D. The box is $50 and you would have to pick it up. Pictures attached. Cheerio, Christian Dunham christian(a)carolibrary.org 989-673-4329 ext. 106

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GMR Lake Effects Webinar: Free NLM Resources For Community College Librarians, Part II
by Irene Williams 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

Hello All, The GMR Lake Effects webinar will be *Thursday, April 17th*. The topic is Free NLM Resources for Community College Librarians, Part II: Environmental Health & Toxicology Databases. The Division of Specialized Information Services (SIS) produces information resources on a range of topics covering toxicology, environmental health, HIV/AIDS, drug and consumer product information, and disaster/emergency preparedness and response. I will be giving an overview of some of some of the more widely used databases. To register go to: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/training/online.html * Meeting URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/lakeeffects/ * Date: Thursday, April. 17, 2014 * Time: 1-2 PM CST * Login as a guest with your first and last name * Audio: Use the audio option in Adobe Connect. If you have problems with the audio, call 1-866-628-8620 and enter the passcode: 742384 Thank You, Irene -- Irene Williams Network Services Coordinator/Docline NN/LM GMR University of Illinois @ Chicago Library of the Health Sciences 1750 W. Polk St. (M/C 763) Chicago, IL 60612 1-800-338-7657 (in region) (312) 996-8996 Skype: irenwill

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