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Position opening: Library Director - Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI in the beautiful Upper Peninsula
by Ruth Neveu 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Lake Superior State University, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is seeking a Library Director: The Director of the Library is responsible for the management of the Kenneth J. Shouldice Library and reports directly to the Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The Director develops, promotes, maintains and evaluates library and media services to faculty, staff, a varied student population, and the community. For a complete position description and more information see the human resources posting - https://jobs.lssu.edu/postings/941 Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Lake Superior State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. -- Ruth Neveu - Collection Development Kenneth J. Shouldice Library Lake Superior State University 906 Ryan Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Phone: 906-635-2124 Fax: 906-635-2193 Email: rneveu(a)lssu.edu

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Unidentified DVD from somewhere in MI.
by M. Converse 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Hello, Michigan Libraries. The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library received today a DVD copy of the movie "Divergent". We received no paperwork identifying the owners of this movie or the person to whom it has been lent. The only identifying marks are "OCL" written in sharpie on the DVD itself, and a number, written inside the case, followed by OCL (37500000109136 OCL). The title appears clearly on a tidy label on the spine of the case. Would anyone be able to enlighten me as to which of our lovely libraries was kind enough to loan this item to one of our patrons? Thank you so much! M. Converse, Special Collections & Reference Department Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library zv010

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job posting: Central Michigan University Reference Coordinator
by Kathy Irwin 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Central Michigan University Libraries seeks applications for the position of Coordinator of Reference Operations. This position provides specialized support to both the Reference and Global Campus Library Services departments through service at the library's Reference Desk; coordinates and participates in the training, scheduling, and supervision of Reference department student workers; takes meeting minutes; and creates dashboards. The incumbent of this position also assists in creation of library learning objects and marketing efforts, maintains departmental records, and provides other departmental support. *Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree 2-3 years of library experience Strong computer and technical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills *Desired Qualifications* Experience working in a higher education environment Supervisory experience Master’s degree *Submit an online application using this link: https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/20680 <https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/20680> * Central Michigan University was established in 1892 and is among the nation’s 100 largest public universities. As a tier-one university, CMU serves nearly 20,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus. It also enrolls more than 7,000 students and working adults online and at 50 out-of-state locations. CMU delivers a superior educational experience for students that is built on close relationships with faculty and staff, hands-on learning including undergraduate research, an emphasis on leadership and volunteerism, and a global perspective. With a $440 million budget, CMU offers more than 200 academic programs from the undergraduate to doctoral levels. Premier programs include the sciences, business, accounting, health professions, communications, teacher preparation, educational leadership, engineering, neuroscience, psychology, apparel merchandising design, music, and political science. CMU in 2013 launched the nation’s 137th College of Medicine. CMU offers top NCAA Division I athletics. The university is located in a classic college community in the heart of lower Michigan, where residents find active outdoor features, family attractions and Midwestern life in a vibrant university culture.

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Troy Public Library recruitment announcement - 2 Librarian positions
by Connie Doherty 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

The Troy Public Library is the hub of the vibrant, dynamic, and diverse City of Troy. The Library sees over 700,000 visitors per year and serves an educated and involved community. We recently posted multiple job opportunities within the Library Department: * Part-time Tween Librarian (Youth Services) * Part-time Librarian (Adult Services) Please follow the link to apply directly to either position – www.troymi.gov/jobopenings The posting is open to the general public. Feel free to contact the City of Troy Human Resources Department at (248) 680-7296 if you have any questions. Thank you! Constance Doherty Head, Adult Information Services Troy Public Library 510 W. Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 48084

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Head Librarian, Worcester (MA) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Head Librarian-Worcester (MA) Public Library Your open door to opportunity-the Worcester Public Library <http://www.worcpublib.org/> Board of Directors seeks an experienced visionary who can provide strong leadership throughout the Library and the Community. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships in the Community and lead the staff and Board of Directors toward a well-defined vision for the Library. The Library, with a $5 million annual budget and a dedicated staff (103 FTEs), provides services and programs through the Main Library, which houses the Talking Book Library, two community branches and two mobile Libraries. Additionally, the Library is a partner in an innovative initiative known as One City One Library <http://www.onecityonelibrary.com/> , in which the city, the Library, the Community and the school system in Worcester have collaborated to create additional library spaces within three public school buildings. These locations serve the schools during the day and are open to the public after school and on Saturdays. There are plans to add more locations in additional school buildings in the near future. The City government of Worcester has a strong vision for creating a vibrant downtown <http://www.worcestermass.org/uploads/95/30/9530389b732cb04a2e9a8ebe6cfc8094 /Worcester-Overview.pdf> and sees the Library as an integral part of that vision. Worcester <http://www.worcesterma.gov/> , located in Central Massachusetts, is the second largest city in New England with a population of 181,000 residents and is known as the "heart of the Commonwealth." Worcester is known as a city of firsts: many items and ideas were first discovered or created in Worcester, including the monkey wrench, the smiley face, the pill, the patent for the first liquid fuel rocket that led to modern rocketry, and the first national Women's Rights Convention. The city is home to ten different higher educational institutions including Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Clark University and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts brings many Broadway shows and nationally known performers to the area. The American Antiquarian Society has been located in Worcester since 1812 and has the foremost collection of early American history. The Worcester Art Museum is known for the depth and breadth of its collection. Hockey fans will appreciate that the city is home to the American Hockey League team known as the Worcester Sharks. In addition to everything available in Worcester, the city is ideally located-downtown Boston is less than an hour's drive and Providence, RI and New York City, NY are within easy driving distance. The recently refurbished Union Station serves as a hub for commuter traffic, providing rail and bus options. For additional information, visit Worcester Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/worcesterlinks.htm> . Responsibilities. The Head Librarian is responsible for overall leadership and direction for the Library and planning, organizing, directing and coordinating all activities of the Worcester Public Library. Responsibilities include providing insight and opportunity as City Department Head in all matters of public library access, function, facility and service; providing the Board of Directors with timely and professional counsel and caution, assuring a dynamic and responsive public library; influencing staff with inspiration, opportunity, expectation and motivation, assuring a high performance and service driven community service; participates in legislative advocacy, professional organizations and other public arenas; administering approved budgets; supervising staff; preparing the annual Library budget; and recommending adoption of policies to the Board of Directors. To see a full job description for the position, visit WPL position description. <http://www.gossagesager.com/Worcesterjobdesc.pdf> Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a master's degree in library science, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in library work which includes supervisory experience, and the ability to acquire and retain a certificate of professional librarianship issued by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and communicate library goals; demonstrate experience working with groups, such as the Board of Directors, Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, volunteers and other key community groups and stake holders for the purpose of achieving Library goals; has extensive experience in fiscal management; and has the ability to present a positive image for the library as a community leader and in professional activities. Previous experience working in an urban library environment, working within a municipal or county funding structure and reporting to a governing Board, and experience working in a union environment are highly desirable. Compensation: The position offers a hiring salary range of $85,000 - $112,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller <mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com> or Tom Dillie <mailto:tomdillie@gossagesager.com> . This position closes December 21, 2014.The City of Worcester is an EEO/AA Employer. 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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NEW Job Posting - MCLS Assistant Manager of Member Services
by Diana Mitchell 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

NEW Job Posting - MCLS Assistant Manager of Member Services Are you passionate about libraries and helping them provide more and better service? Would you like to work in an innovative, nimble nonprofit organization that is focused on putting its members first and giving them excellent support? Are you familiar with collection development issues and e-resources licenses? Then you owe it to yourself to look at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. MCLS is looking for an extremely well-organized, highly motivated individual to be Assistant Manager of our Member Services team. As part of our four person team, you will manage licenses from dozens of vendor partners and negotiate to get the best terms and conditions for MCLS member libraries. You will assist members with new and renewal subscriptions and inform them about any changes in their licenses. You will oversee the Member Services section of the MCLS website and keep it current with all the latest information about vendors, prices, and special offers. It’s a challenging and exciting opportunity. The right person will be an effective multitasker, highly organized, and detail oriented. You should be knowledgeable about the latest trends in collection development and e-resources. Experience with database or e-journal license negotiations is a big plus. You need to be a people person with the skills to get along with people in a variety of positions, from sales reps to front-line librarians to department heads and directors. A sense of humor and an ability to learn on the job are critical to success. With the anticipated retirement of the Member Services Manager in July 2015, the Assistant Manager will be in a very strong position for promotion. MCLS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement, generous vacation allotment, and life insurance. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements to jobs(a)mcls.org. Applications received by December 12 will receive priority consideration. Position open until filled. For more information about MCLS, check out our website: http://www.mcls.org. Diana Mitchell mitchelld(a)mcls.org Manager of Member Services Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 PH: 800-530-9019 Ex: 112 Mobile: 517-927-0101 Fax: 517-492-3808 http://www.mcls.org MCLS - Partnerships. Solutions. Excellence.

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Interview questions for trustees
by Oscoda County Library 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Good afternoon: My library is getting ready to interview for two vacancies on the board of trustees. I was hoping you would share with me some of the questions you ask potential board members. Thanks, Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library

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Deadline nears! MLA Tech & Trends Workshop Proposals (Michael Stephens keynote)
by Malcolm McBryde 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Michlib-l friends: The Michigan Library Association Technologies & Trends work group is seeking proposals for presentations at the Michigan Library Association’s 2015 Technologies and Trends workshop -- and the deadline is this Friday (Nov. 14). Added attraction: Michael Stephens of the Tame the Web blog, Library Journal, and San Jose State University will be our keynote speaker. This is a one-day event, on June 5 , 2015, at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, and it should attract a wide variety of library practitioners. The planning committee is seeking proposals for sessions from public, academic, special, and school-library professionals and staff that will share new library technologies or introduce innovative ways libraries can use technology to be more effective and efficient. Possible topics could include but are not limited to updates on discovery systems, the library staff - IT relationship, technology for improving accessibility for people with disabilities, copyright, and responsive web design. But any and all technology-related ideas are welcome. To submit a proposal, fill out the submission form at http://goo.gl/U3BCBL . The deadline is this Friday, November 14 . Questions? Contact Malcolm McBryde at malcolmm(a)kiarts.org , (269) 585-9291, or Patrick Roth at rothpa(a)gvsu.edu , (616)-331-2615. Malcolm McBryde Reference Librarian Kalamazoo Valley Community College jmcbryde(a)kvcc.edu www.kvcc.edu/library Arcadia Commons Campus Library 269.373.7867 Texas Township Campus Library 269.488.4380

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Money Smart Week Collaboration - deadline is approaching!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

A final reminder that if you'd like to sign up to participate in Money Smart Week and receive free books and materials, the deadline is next Friday, Nov. 21st. Information on the program is below and the survey link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SmartMoney2015. Thank you. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Riley, Randy (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 3:30 PM To: Michlib-l (michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org) (michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org) Subject: [Michlib-l] Money Smart Week Collaboration The Library of Michigan is pleased to encourage libraries to join the 2015 Money Smart Week collaboration. Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn about financial literacy. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. During Money Smart Week 2014, Michigan libraries across the state held more than 100 story times and gave away donated books to more than 3,000 families in 38 counties. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in helping coordinate this program for Michigan Libraries. For more information and to find details on how your library can participate in the Money Smart Week initiative visit, . https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SmartMoney2015. Randy Riley, State Librarian --------------------------------------------------- Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is just around the corner and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to give away free books to children attending a story time at your library between April 18-25, 2015! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among others. These groups work together once a year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to estate and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Between April 18-25, 2015, libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! With the generous support of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates, Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and Sense book to give away to families participating in a story time you host during Money Smart Week, April 18-25. Michigan libraries in 85 districts successfully participated in "Money Smart Kids Read" last year, giving away 3,300 books. This year's book is geared toward children, ages 4-7 years old. http://www.randomhousekids.com/books/detail/12168-the-berenstain-bears-doll… What does it mean to "participate" you ask? 1. Register your library as a Money Smart Week Partner today at http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org . NOTE: if you registered as a Partner last year, you are still considered a Partner and will use the same username and password to login again this year. 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 18-25, 2015. Ideal age group: 4-7 year-olds. 3. Request to participate in this initiative and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing the Survey Monkey questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SmartMoney2015 before Friday, November 21. Once we review how many books have been requested, we will let you know by email how many copies of the book your library will receive to give away. 4. By January 1st, login and register your event at www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org<http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org>. 5. Proactively promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through all of your channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) If someone from your local credit union reaches out to you, please be sure to engage them. 7. Take delivery of your books in mid-March via the statewide delivery system (RIDES or TLN), and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Berenstein Bears Dollars and Sense book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! a. Note: The Dollars and Sense story is geared toward children 4-7 years old. So, if the age of the children attending your story time is younger than 4, you may choose to read a portion of the Dollars and Sense story and ask the parents to finish the story at home with their child. 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week website. www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org Yep. It can be that easy. (Although, if you want to plan more money-related events for youth or adults, we can help you with that too!) There must be a catch, right? Here it is: the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many copies of the free books you can use by Friday, November 21! There is a limited budget, so it's first come, first served. In order to accommodate as many libraries as possible, some orders may be adjusted. If this occurs, you will be notified. The books will be shipped to Novi Public Library (thank you Julie Farkas!), sorted, packaged, and distributed through the statewide delivery service (RIDES or TLN). Your order should arrive at your library mid-March. Please complete the Survey Monkey questionnaire to request participation in Michigan's Money Smart Kids Read initiative, and obtain free books for families in your community. . https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SmartMoney2015. Questions about this initiative or Money Smart Week in general? Feel free to contact Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman, Kelly Masters, directly at 248.761.1762 or MichiganChair(a)MoneySmartWeek.org<mailto:MichiganChair@MoneySmartWeek.org>. Graciously Yours, Kelly Masters www.GracefulCommunications.com 248.761.1762 www.linkedin.com/in/kellymasters<http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymasters> www.facebook.com/GraComm<http://www.facebook.com/GraComm> www.twitter.com/KelMasters<http://www.twitter.com/KelMasters>

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Responses to tax exempt status
by John Sheridan 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Thanks to all who have responded. There were 17 responses so far and they all expressed frustration at being locked out of the IRS tax exempt website. About half have stated they have used their Friends groups 501 (c) 3 status. Ann Green has suggested that members of SMLC use the co-op's number. I think that should be discussed in the next co-op meeting as a procedure needs to be in place. As far as other co-ops, it may be something that is addressed with their memberships. According to the IRS, public libraries are government entities and are exempt under 509 (A) 170 (B) (1) (a) (V). and are also recognized in form 1023 EZ under the National Toxonomy of Exempt Entities NTEE code B70. Why all entities are not automatically added to the IRS exempt entitiy database is a mystery to me. I encourage all library boards to send a letter to their representatives and to the senators to have libraries added to the list. I also think that we need to get MLA onto this and they can get ALA involved nationally. Libraries need to secure grants and not being on the Tax exempt database hurts libraries and communities. I will now step down from my soapbox. John Sheridan Vicksburg District Library

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