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Executive Director position-Gwinnett County Public Library (GA)
by Jobeth Bradbury 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Executive Director Position-Gwinnett County Public Library (GA) Gwinnett County Public Library <http://www.gwinnettpl.org/> Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director to develop a new model of library service delivery while building on the Library's award-winning traditions. The new Executive Director will work with the Library Board, staff and stakeholders to develop a new strategic direction and focus for the Library; serve as the face of the Library in the community it serves; develop and implement innovative and creative plans to position the Library for the future; advise and work with the Friends of the Gwinnett County Public Library; and explore alternative revenue sources. The successful candidate will find a library system with significant challenges and outstanding opportunities! Governed by a five-member, appointed Board of Trustees, GCPL is a dynamic library system serving the 842,000 residents of Gwinnett County in northeast metro Atlanta, Georgia. With an $18 million budget, Library staff (214 FTEs) operate 15 branch locations and one administrative center in what is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the nation. As the busiest library system in Georgia, GCPL circulated 7.1 million items in 2012 to its 310,000+ card holders with volunteers donating 34,472 hours of service. Significant library programs include the "AskGCPL" remote access program, the 2011 Teen Summit, and a variety of offerings related to early childhood development, literacy and life-long learning. Gwinnett County <http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Home> -the second largest county in Georgia-is an economic powerhouse standing as metro Atlanta's hub for technology, bioscience, entrepreneurship and innovation. The County is also renowned for its educational, cultural and recreational amenities, which together have created an excellent quality of life for all ages. Its public school system-the school system of choice for people relocating to metro Atlanta-continues to garner accolades for excellence, including the 2010 Broad Prize (designating it as one of the nation's top urban school districts). Other notable Gwinnett County amenities include its outstanding parks system, the Hudgens Center for the Arts, and the Gwinnett Environmental and Cultural Center. For additional information, visit Gwinnett County Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/GCPLlinks.htm> . Minimum qualifications. An MLS from an ALA-accredited program; five years of progressively responsible library administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and the ability to hold a State of Georgia Grade 5-B Librarian's Professional Graduate Certificate. Essential skills include: excellent internal and external communication skills that inspire and motivate; the ability to develop and implement a shared vision of innovative library service; skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the Library Board, staff, Friends and volunteers, local officials, and community leaders; experience in strategic visioning and planning; sound fiscal management; and successful experience implementing services and programs. Advanced management training (MPA, MBA or similar degree), proven experience reporting to a policy-making board, and success in collaborating with county or municipal officials are highly desirable. Please see GCPL Executive Director job description <http://www.gossagesager.com/EDjobdesc.pdf> for additional details. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $115,000 - 135,000 with a competitive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> , 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 Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date-October 27, 2013. 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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Message about ACA Public Sessions from Dept of Insurance and Financial Services
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

The message below if from Lisa Ross at the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services regarding ACA sessions for the public. Please read this if you were interested in contacting them for training. Shannon Begin forwarded message: From: "Ross, Lisa (DIFS)" <RossL5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:RossL5@michigan.gov>> Date: August 26, 2013, 8:15:40 EDT To: "White, Shannon (MDE)" <WhiteS29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WhiteS29@michigan.gov>> Subject: DIFS ACA Presentation Request Good Morning Shannon. Please forward the following message to the Michigan libraries. Thank you for your assistance in our outreach efforts. ************************************************************************************************************* Due to the overwhelming positive response to the message sent to the libraries on August 16th, the Department of Insurance and Financial Services schedule for in-person presentations on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been completely filled through the end of 2013. However, DIFS is offering three dates to connect with your library via Google+ Hangout, which allows interaction with an audience in your facility through an internet connection. All you would need is a laptop, projector, webcam, and a good internet connection. If you are interested in participating in a Google+ Hangout presentation please contact Lisa Ross toll free at (877) 999-6442 or (517) 335-7328; or send email to: RossL5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:RossL5@michigan.gov> ASAP. There is space for five additional sites for each event listed below and they will be filled by the first five libraries to contact DIFS. If you have questions about conducting a Google+ Hangout, please contact Lisa as well. Google+ Hangout Events Wednesday, October 2, 2013: 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2013: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013: 6:00 P.m. You may also wish to contact one of the four groups who were awarded Federal Navigator grants to conduct outreach and assist with the Health Care Marketplace. They are Community Bridges Management<http://www.communitybridgesihc.com/>, Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services<http://www.accesscommunity.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage>, American Indian Health and Family Services of SE Michigan<http://www.aihfs.org/>, and Michigan Consumers for Healthcare<http://consumersforhealthcare.org/>. Attached is a listing of DIFS ACA presentations throughout the state during the next four months so that you may be able to direct your patrons to an event near them for information regarding the ACA. Lisa Ross ________________________ Lisa L. Ross,Consumer Outreach Coordinator Office of Consumer Services Telephone (517) 335-7328 Cellular (517) 930-5254 Toll free (877) 999-6442 [cid:image001.jpg@01CEA233.83E86380] NOTICE: The message is intended for the named recipient(s) only and may contain confidential, privileged, or private information exempt from disclosure under Michigan law. If you are not the named recipient, do not forward, share, or duplicate this message. Please notify me of the error in transmission and delete the message. Thank you.

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Live Stream Access for 8/28 Webinar on Libraries and the Affordable Care Act
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

For those of you looking for additional information on ACA resources please see the information below form WebJunction. Shannon As you may be aware, WebJunction.org<http://WebJunction.org> will host a webinar this Wednesday, August 28 at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern, regarding strategies for libraries to identify ACA resources, hear from libraries that are working to prepare for patron requests, and obtain key policy and resource updates from ACA experts. Speakers include: * Susan Hildreth, Institute of Museum and Library Services * Susie Butler, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services * Evan Gallagher, ZeroDivide * Carmen Patlan and Tatiana Alonso, Waukegan Public Library * Lissa Staley, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Due to high interest in this topic, registration for this webinar filled very quickly. If you were able to register for this event, please refer to the information in your confirmation email for accessing the webinar. If you were not able to register, WebJunction is offering a live stream option (Wednesday, August 28, 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern) at: http://webjunction.org/events/live-stream.html<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3610525&l=337856&ctl=486D2A0:37D71AC352E2C07882A41…> WebJunction is offering the live stream to provide access to as many people as possible. While we will not be able to provide any technical assistance or moderate the conversation for the live stream, please note that the webinar WILL be archived for future reference. If you experience problems accessing the live stream, please review the webinar page<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3610525&l=337856&ctl=486D2A1:37D71AC352E2C07882A41…> after the event has passed so that you may view the archived recording. We’ll also send follow-up communication to inform you when the archive is available. Thank you for your interest in this important topic!

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Upcoming Visiting Patron Webinars
by Megan Dudek 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Greetings all - We will be offering a couple of free webinars all about the MeLCat Visiting Patron Service. They are scheduled for September 9th (2-3PM) & September 16th (2-3PM). Register at: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=339 There is also a tutorial available for viewing that covers the basics of Visiting Patron here : http://mcls.org/melcatpolicies If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email melcathelp(a)mcls.org Thanks! Megan -------------------- Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org

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Rochelle Riley
by Marika Zemke 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

You're invited to come meet Detroit's own Rochelle Riley as she is awarded the 2013 Bookwoman Award by the Women’s National Book Association. Rochelle Riley has won numerous awards, including the 2013 National Headliner Award and the 2013 Distinguished Leadership in Media award. She is a past winner of the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award and the Neal Shine Award for Media Commitment to Philanthropy. She is a four-time winner of the Michigan Associated Press Editorial Association Award, a two-time winner of a first place Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists, and her columns covering the city’s corruption scandal were included in the entry that won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. The Detroit Chapter of the Women’s National Book Association is honored to bestow the 2013 Bookwoman Award to Rochelle Riley. Presentation of the Bookwoman Award will be a brunch held on Saturday, September 28th at BRAVO Cucina Italiana, 17700 Haggerty Road, Livonia MI 48152, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Space is limited and tickets are $25.00. Make Checks Payable to: WNBA Detroit Chapter ~ By Sunday, September 15, 2013 Mail to: WNBA Detroit Chapter c/o Margaret Auer, Treasurer 28444 Los Olas Drive Warren, MI 48093 Posted on behalf of: Margaret E. Auer, Dean University Libraries and Instructional Technology Treasurer, Women's National Book Association Detroit Chapter ( wnba-books.org/Detroit) University of Detroit Mercy 4001 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221-3038 -- Marika Zemke - Adult Services Manager Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390 Direct Line 248-438-8163, Fax 248-669-3247 mzemke(a)commercelibrary.info

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Please post this announcement to the MichLib-L listserv
by Linnea Dudley 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Position available: Reference & Instructional Services Librarian Marygrove College Library Marygrove College is a culturally diverse, urban, liberal arts college. The Library - http://research.marygrove.edu/ - serves undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students as well as Marygrove College faculty and staff. This is a full-time, entry level position. Qualifications: * MLS from an ALA accredited Library Science Program * Academic library experience preferred * Reference, instruction/information literacy and collection development experience desired * Good communication and information technology skills To apply: Please send cover letter, resume and the names of 3 professional references to Linnea Dudley Head of Reference, Instruction and Access Services Marygrove College Library 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221 ldudley(a)marygrove.edu<mailto:ldudley@marygrove.edu> Applications must be received by September 30, 2013. Review of applications to begin immediately. For additional information: Please feel free to contact Linnea Dudley at 313 927 1349.

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demise of Michicard`
by susan.wess＠milanlibrary.org 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

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Please post this announcement to the SILS jobs list
by Linnea Dudley 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Position available: Reference & Instructional Services Librarian Marygrove College Library Marygrove College is a culturally diverse, urban, liberal arts college. The Library - http://research.marygrove.edu/ - serves undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students as well as Marygrove College faculty and staff. This is a full-time, entry level position. Qualifications: * MLS from an ALA accredited Library Science Program * Academic library experience preferred * Reference, instruction/information literacy and collection development experience desired * Good communication and information technology skills To apply: Please send cover letter, resume and the names of 3 professional references to Linnea Dudley Head of Reference, Instruction and Access Services Marygrove College Library 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221 ldudley(a)marygrove.edu<mailto:ldudley@marygrove.edu> Applications must be received by September 30, 2013. Review of applications to begin immediately. For additional information: Please feel free to contact Linnea Dudley at 313 927 1349.

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Library renovation work
by Patricia Braden 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Hi everyone, We are looking for some companies to provide a bid for the renovation of our staff area, preferably ones that have done work in other libraries. Other than Library Design, are there any companies that you would recommend? Thanks, Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Shelver Position
by Marcia Dominick 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Greetings - The Novi Public Library is currently accepting applications for a 12-hour part-time Shelver position. The employment posting (attached) for this position and an application are available on our website at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp. The closing date for this posting is Monday, September 9, 2013 at 5 p.m. [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Marcia Dominick | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-869-7231 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

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