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Salem-South Lyon District Library Millage PASSES!!!!
by Doreen Hannon 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

I am delighted to report that the Salem-South Lyon District Library millage request of 0.4950 mills for a period of 20 years passed with 73% approval! Doreen Hannon Doreen S. Hannon <dhannon(a)ssldl.info>, Director Salem-South Lyon District Library <http://www.ssldl.info/> 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 (248) 437-6431 x206 FAX:(248) 437-6593

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Help In Need of Packing bags
by Amy W 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Happy March! I was wondering, does anybody have extra packing bags and/ or audio boxes they would like to give away? We have ran out of everything here at West Branch District zv351. We'd appreciate anything that you can send us. Thank you so much! Amy @ West Branch District Library zv351

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Job Announcement: State Office Administrator 17 - State Librarian of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

The Library of Michigan in Lansing, Michigan, is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and visionary leader to assume the post of State Librarian of Michigan. The position requires a Masters degree in Library Science as well as four (4) years of professional administrative experience. The Library of Michigan is part of the Michigan Department of Education. The Library was created by the Michigan Legislature to guarantee the people of Michigan and their government one perpetual institution to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research and support libraries statewide. The state librarian serves as chief administrative officer and directs strategic, financial, operational, and personnel activities of the Library of Michigan; is a member of the department's leadership team; serves as secretary on the Library of Michigan's advisory Board of Trustees; and serves as a board member of the Library of Michigan Foundation. The state librarian is the guardian of the quality of library services statewide and actively facilitates cooperation among and between libraries of all types within the state and with library related organizations. The state librarian provides leadership in the development of policies and legislation impacting public library establishment and state aid to public libraries. The state librarian manages a staff of thirty-two people. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. To apply and/or view the position description, please click on the link below: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/michigan/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=… ********************************************************************************************** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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book title?
by North Adams Library 02 Mar '14

02 Mar '14

Hello all, I have a patron looking for a book that she read as an 8th grader in the mid-late 60s. "... it was about 2 immigrants, the girls name was Olga, I think. She dies and a statue shed tears, not sure if that statue was Mary...." She said that the book has stayed with her through the years and she'd like to re-read it, to see how it holds up. Ideas? Thank you! Phyllis ------ Phyllis Rickard Director North Adams Community Memorial Library 110 E. Main St., PO Box 248 North Adams, MI 49262 517-287-4426 northadamslibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/

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MIX 2014 Call for Proposals
by Valeria Long 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

... Please excuse duplication and share with others ... The Michigan Instruction Exchange (MIX) invites you and your colleagues to submit breakout session proposals for the August 8 conference hosted by Grand Valley State University Libraries to be held at GVSU's new Mary Idema Pew Library in Allendale, MI. Sessions (45 minute programs, which includes a 15-minute Q & A) should relate to information literacy instruction in one of the following disciplines: Business/Law Health Sciences Humanities Social Sciences STEM The MIX conference is a one-day, casual gathering of instructional ideas and perspectives. Morning and afternoon concurrent sessions will cover topics of information literacy instruction as they relate to five major academic disciplines. Proposals will be selected on the basis of discipline alignment, innovation, and relevance to information literacy instruction. Possible subjects could include (but are not limited to): Active learning Threshold concepts Unique or innovative lesson plans Classroom collaborations with faculty or beyond Connecting with discipline faculty to promote or develop IL instruction For consideration, please submit your name, institution, contact info, position, title of presentation, and abstract (150 word maximum) to mix14(a)gvsu.edu by April 30, 2014. Presenters will be notified of proposal acceptance by May 15, 2014. http://www.gvsu.edu/library/mixconference/

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Job positng - Circulation and Systems Librarian
by Stacy Nowicki 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

Please forward to anyone interested and other mailing lists as you see fit. Thanks! Stacy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director and Title IX Coordinator Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 fax: 269.337.7143 email: Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Title: Circulation and Systems Librarian Immediate Supervisor: Library Director Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Circulation and Systems Librarian administers and troubleshoots library systems including the ILS (III) and DSpace digital archive. This position manages the circulation department and all circulation processes. The Circulation and Systems Librarian participates in appropriate faculty and professional activities including serving on college and departmental committees. This is a full-time, twelve-month appointment. Interested applicants may send a cover letter and resume to Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu. Please include “Librarian Feb14” in the subject line. Position open until filled. Applications received by March 31, 2014 receive full consideration. Responsibilities: Systems ● Assist the Library Director with technology planning and project implementation; ● Administer, maintain, and enhance library systems, including the integrated library system (III), discovery service (Encore), OPAC, ILLiad, DSpace, and PastPerfect; ● Provide technical expertise and project management in creating and maintaining digital collections for the DSpace digital archive; ● Work with library staff to resolve issues with library technology systems and improve user access to materials; ● Work with library staff to maintain library website; ● Work with the College Archivist to create Encoded Archival Description (EAD) finding aids for archival collections; ● Keep current on trends and developments in digital collections, institutional repositories, metadata creation, academic publishing, and other library technologies; ● Improve, establish, and document systems policies and procedures; ● Recommend new technologies as appropriate. Circulation ? Supervises all Circulation processes including checkins/checkouts, print and electronic reserves, copyright compliance, patron accounts, stacks maintenance, MeLCat (INNreach), RFID management, off-site materials retrieval, and statistics; ? Supervises, schedules, and plans workload for part-time and student circulation staff; ? Handles complex and sensitive problems involving circulation procedures and patrons; ? Maintains public photocopiers and fax; ? Develops and implements training programs for circulation services; ? Evaluates equipment and patron needs of circulation services; ? Develops and maintains procedure manuals for circulation services; ? Works cooperatively with other staff to coordinate library services. General ? Serve as evening and weekend supervisor as scheduled; ? Professional development through participation in professional associations and conference attendance; ? Serve on committees as assigned; ? Perform other duties as assigned by the Library Director. Qualifications: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science; experience implementing and administering a variety of technologies; knowledge of operations and technical aspects of an integrated library system in all functional areas (acquisitions, cataloging, serials, circulation, etc.); experience applying copyright laws and guidelines; demonstrated knowledge of Web design and standards including HTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS; familiarity with digital preservation practices and digital collections software; experience managing and supervising digital projects in an academic environment; demonstrated knowledge of current cataloging and archival rules and standards including RDA, AACR2rev, LCSH, MARC formats, Dublin Core, and other metadata schema; knowledge of current practices, technologies, and trends in bibliographic control; evidence of initiative to engage in consistent ongoing and independent learning and professional development; strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and collaboration skills; strong customer service orientation and ability and willingness to work effectively in a collaborative team environment; familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Office, and PC and Mac hardware and peripherals; demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and apply new learning quickly; successful experience supervising student workers; positive, upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal skills; sense of humor and collegial approach to innovation and problem solving. Physical requirements of the position include ability to work in a library/office environment with extensive use of computer and telephone; ability to lift and carry up to ten pounds; ability to read and write and to handle and process both paper and electronic documents; ability to move between and within campus buildings. Preferred: Experience with Innovative Interfaces library system; working knowledge of client server environments; experience working with API development and relational database queries and presentation; programming experience with PHP, Perl, and SQL; familiarity with DSpace and the Manakin XML interface; familiarity with networking protocols.

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give away
by Patricia Garavoglia 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

Offering the 2010 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue vol.1-6 and the Specialized catalogue of U.S. Stamps and Covers Patricia Northville District Library

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Library Program - Endurance Racing
by D Mindykowski 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

Hello, My name is Dion Mindykowski, I am the Director of the Tahquamenon Area Library. I am also an endurance and obstacle racer. Next week I will be giving a talk at my library entitled, "The Path to the Death Race: A presentation about mud, miles, bloody feet, and 10,000 volts of electricity." This presentation will cover my recent participation in the Winter Death Race in Pittsfield, Vermont, as well as obstacle races, an ultra marathon, and the training that lead up to these events. Additional information about the Winter Death Race and the presentation can be found in the following links: http://www.sooeveningnews.com/article/20140115/News/140119432 http://www.sooeveningnews.com/article/20140221/News/140229810 Other libraries have requested scheduling information for this talk, so I thought I would share with the MichLib-L list. If you would like "The Path to the Death Race" presented at your library, please email d.mindykowski(a)gmail.com for prices and availability. Multiple libraries in the same vicinity will qualify for a discount. Additional staff training programs for in-services are also available on the subjects of promoting your library via your librarians' extracurricular activities, and team work during stressful times. This training program utilizes my experiences in endurance and obstacle racing and is entertaining, as well as educational. I look forward to sharing my experiences in these sports with your patrons and staff. Thank you, Dion Mindykowski

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Big Talk from Small Libraries Online Conference is today
by White, Shannon (MDE) 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

If you want to take part in today's online conference geared towards small and rural libraries make sure you login here: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/2014/02/27/login-instructions-for-big-… It is not necessary to pre-register, just login when you can. Read more about the opportunity and view a schedule of presentations on the site: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/ Shannon ----------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 517-373-9489 whites29(a)michigan.gov www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/

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Two Youth Services Librarian Positions Open
by Christine Hage 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

Go to http://www.rhpl.org/about/jobs/351-current-job-openings to see instructions for the full application procedure. *Positions:* Youth Services Librarian (2 positions) *Supervisor: *Youth Services Manager *Salary: *$23,535.00 per year *Schedule: *22.5 hours per week, regularly (includes evening and weekend hours) *Dates*: Deadline for applications: March 15, 2014 Interviews anticipated: March 19-20, 2014 Decision anticipated by: March 21, 2014 Starting date: April 6, 2014 or ASAP *Application:* Please submit a *resume, responses to questions at the end of this posting* and a completed *employment application found at* http://www.rhpl.org/about/jobs/351-current-job-openings. *Primary Job Duties:* · Provide comprehensive library service to individuals and groups, both inside and outside the library. · Provide reference assistance and reader's advisory to patrons of all ages and abilities. · Evaluate and select print and electronic resources for children through grade 8 · Program planning and implementation for children, birth through grade 8. · Instruction in use of the library and the resources offered · Webpage development and maintenance · Work with other Youth Services staff in the creation of new programs, projects and materials *Required Qualifications:* · Master's degree in Library Science or Early Childhood Development · Skill in planning and presenting developmentally appropriate programs for children · Ability to prioritize tasks and duties and work independently · High level of energy and self-motivation to create new services · Strong familiarity with juvenile reading materials and genre collections · Full range of internet skills and experience, as well as MSOffice and other Windows software · Strong oral and written communication skills · Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule in order to implement programming · Willingness to seek out and complete appropriate grant applications · Willingness to participate in professional associations *Desirable Qualifications:* · Experience with Polaris · Experience in a public library setting · Experience with grant writing This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications; it is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application. 1. Why do you want to work with young children? 1. We offer many program for young children and their adult caregiver. What kinds of programs would you suggest we add to enhance our youth offerings? 1. If I were to duplicate a typical week of your reading choices, what would I be reading? (By choices, I mean just about everything short of cereal boxes.) In a field of strong candidates, what makes you stand out? -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122

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