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Extra copies of Annie's Ghost (Great Michigan Read)?
by Matt Church 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Berkley will be participating in this year's Great Michigan Read program. The Michigan Humanities Council doesn't have any copies of Annie's Ghost available for the program currently. Does your library have any copies of Annie's Ghost that you won't be using or are done using? If so, Berkley would be interested. Please get in touch with me so we can discuss details. Thanks, Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 mchurch(a)berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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Corrected link on Google Books Decision
by Christine Hage 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

http://www.rhpl.org/images/stories/it/Authors_Guild_v._Google_-_Summary_Jud… -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122

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Google Books Court Decision
by Christine Hage 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

I apologize for sending a bad link last time. I will redo in a few minutes. -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122

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A very interesting court opinion regarding Google Books
by Christine Hage 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&ik=d793cdbb3… -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122

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Director, Boulder Public Library, City of Boulder, Colorado
by Jobeth Bradbury 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Director-Boulder Public Library - City of Boulder, Colorado Boulder - Service Excellence for an Inspired Future. The City of Boulder seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced leader to continue its commitment to service excellence for its public library and arts programs. With a work force dedicated to the values of customer service, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, <http://boulderlibrary.org/> Boulder Public Library serves the city's 100,000+ residents from the soon to be renovated Main Library, two neighborhood branches, the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History and an auxiliary North Boulder Library facility (opening in 2014). Through its staff and facilities, BPL provides support for Boulder's performing and fine arts with exhibits, concerts, films, discussions and storytelling for people of all ages. With an $8.2 million annual budget and the support of the Boulder Public Library Foundation, the new director and staff (79.51 FTEs) will have the capacity to develop new opportunities for community involvement, programs and services, including being an integral part of the implementation of the Main Library Renovation and the Civic Area Plan and facilitating the development of an Arts and Cultural Master Plan. <https://bouldercolorado.gov/> Boulder, just northwest of Denver, is 5,430 feet above sea level, covering 25 square miles. It is surrounded by extensive natural areas of city trails, open space and mountain parks. The city is known for its natural beauty, preponderance of sunny days, outdoor recreation, natural product retailers, restaurants, outstanding alternative transportation options, diverse businesses and technological and academic resources. Boulder is home to the main campus of the University of Colorado (about 29,000 students) and several national labs including the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The city's residents support many arts and cultural events, including one of the three original Chautauquas in the nation, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Colorado Music Festival, a twice weekly seasonal farmers' market, the annual Bolder Boulder race, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and the Boulder International Film Festival. The city is proud of its top rankings in health, well-being, quality of life, education, and art. For additional information on the Library, the City and the area, see <http://www.gossagesager.com/boulderlinks.htm> Boulder Links. Responsibilities. Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, the Director provides professional guidance, acts as a key member of the City Manager's management team, and is a policy advisor to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Council, Library Commission, Arts Commission, and other committees, public groups and the Boulder Public Library Foundation. Ability to work well in a complex political environment, address conflicting goals, build consensus, and navigate the concerns of multiple stakeholders are critical skills essential for success. The two city council-appointed commissions, the Library Commission and the Arts Commission, function in an advisory capacity. Qualifications. A Master's degree in Library and Information Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field; at least five years of experience as a senior manager in a complex organization; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in the public or non-profit sector with experience in board/commission and foundation relationships, managing and creating innovative services, managing and developing staff, fostering relationships with engaged stakeholders, and developing revenue sources. Successful experience working in a municipal public or university library system, experience in promoting and managing arts and cultural programs, experience working with advisory boards and experience managing staff in a union or bargaining group are desirable. For additional details see <http://www.gossagesager.com/BPLjobdesc.pdf> Library Director job description. Residency in the city of Boulder is not a requirement of the position. Compensation. The starting salary range is $102,250-$129,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications) with an excellent <http://www.gossagesager.com/bplbenefits.pdf> benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word attachments to <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury or <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury. Review of cover letters and resumes will begin on December 30, 2013. The position is open until filled. BRADBURY ASSOCIATES/GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES 4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 www.gossagesager.com <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BradburyAssociatesGossageSagerAssociates> !

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MeL Database Name Adjustment: SIRS
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

You and your patrons may notice that the word “deluxe” has been dropped from the MeL database named SIRS Discoverer. Recently it was brought to our attention that while SIRS Discoverer could be marketed as “Deluxe”, it is not a different product. Since the site itself makes no mention of the “Deluxe” label, we will drop that from the name we use on MeL. This is a cosmetic change only. All content remains the same. Thank you, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Last chance -- MLA Technologies & Trends
by Beth Johns 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Last chance! The deadline to submit a proposal to present at MLA Technologies & Trends is Monday, November 18, 2013. The MLA Technologies & Trends work group is seeking proposals for presentations at their 2014 event. This one day event on Friday, May 16 , 2014 will attract a wide variety of library practitioners. Potential presentations are requested from public, academic, special and school library professionals and staff. Please see the link to the call below for more information or contact the work group chair, Beth Johns, MLIS at bmjohns(a)svsu.edu Call for Proposals: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eOB3M7cixPDzjUCNmMAf9RCnW8w91EZ5mZWwmisYzB… -- Beth Beth M. Johns, MLIS Electronic Resources & Reference Librarian Melvin J. Zahnow Library Saginaw Valley State University 989-964-2158 bmjohns(a)svsu.edu LinkedIn: Beth M. Johns, MLIS Facebook: Beth Johns Twitter: Beth_M_Johns

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2014 Pletz Award Nominations Welcome
by Laura Covey 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

MLA is seeking nominees for the 2014 Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth. The award is given annually to a Michigan library staff person who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of library service to youth, ages 0-18, throughout their career. The winner will be announced and presented with the award at the Spring Institute 2014 Conference in Battle Creek, March 27-28, 2014. Background: The award is named for Frances H. Pletz, a former Executive Director of the Michigan Library Association, because of her exemplary library service to teens in our state. This award was established in 1978 by the Young Adult Division of the Michigan Library association and was given to a teen librarian. In 2010, the Pletz Award combined with the Children’s Services Award of Merit to create the Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth. Qualifications: • The nominee must be a member of the Michigan Library Association or an MLA organizational representative. • The nominee must be an employee of a library in the state of Michigan. • The nominee must have at least three years of experience in a public library. • The nominee must have provided significant service to youth, ages 0-18, through a library that exposed youth to the library in at least one of the following ways: innovative programming; service on a committee; contributing research; presenting at a workshop; or developing materials for a workshop. • A degree in library and information science is optional. • A Michigan Librarian’s Professional Certificate is optional. Recommended: • Active in the Michigan Library Association is encouraged. • Additional community service. Eligibility: Anyone who is a current individual member of the Michigan Library Association or the MLA organizational representative, may be nominated for the award, except for members of the Pletz Award Work Group. Deadline for entry is Friday, January 31, 2014. To nominate someone for the 2014 Pletz Award, please review the full guidelines and complete the nomination form. Thank you, Laura Covey Director of Membership, Communications, and Marketing Michigan Library Association 1407 Rensen St., Ste. 2 Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 211 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.mla.lib.mi.us Leadership Academy is back in 2014! Want to hone your skills? Join us.

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Bookends
by Kelly Pucci 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

I need several cheap bookends. I thought about bricks or rocks, but they take up too much space. Did I mention we don't have a budget for bookends?

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Pew Research Center Presentation November 12: Books, Libraries, and the Changing Digital Landscape
by Jim Flury 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Perhaps nothing especially revelatory here, but an excellent presentation nonetheless and nice to have so much quantified in one place: http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2013/Nov/Books-libraries-and-the-c… Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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