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Director Evaluations, Cont.
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 01 May '24

01 May '24

I just want to thank everyone for the many excellent responses I received. Each one was helpful, and collectively they gave me a very good idea of common practices and considerations. My board and I will both benefit. Many thanks for your time! -Sharon Sharon CrotserToy Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8318

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Join us for a Wayne State SIS Creatives Event
by Christine Illichmann 01 May '24

01 May '24

The Wayne State University School of Information Sciences has arranged a fun social event for students and alum! We have a lot of people that come through SIS that write poetry, short stories, books, songs, etc. We thought that it would be fun to host a SIS Creatives event where we could share our work together. You can also just attend and enjoy the show! Join us! Saturday, May 11th at 5:30pm EDT online and in person mixer. Performances from 6pm until 8pm. In-Person Venue: Book Suey in Hamtramck. Parking is on the street, so please leave time to scout out a parking spot. If you aren’t aware of this wonderful community bookstore, here is their site: Booksuey.com<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FBooksuey.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZX…> You are also welcome to observe or perform online. We will email a Zoom link for those that RSVP as attending online! Whether you'll be in-person or online please RSVP at: https://forms.wayne.edu/65367c9c0c84f/<https://forms.wayne.edu/65367c9c0c84f/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2MZ0KeKuH…> Questions? Email Kim Schroeder at ag1797(a)wayne.edu

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SPRING INTO ROMANCE AT THE ALPENA COUNTY GEORGE N. FLETCHER PUBLIC LIBRARY
by Jessica Luther 01 May '24

01 May '24

Romance enthusiasts and book lovers are invited to the "Spring into Romance Author Panel," hosted by the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library on May 18, 2024, at 1 pm. This engaging event will take place in the Stillion Conference Room. The panel will feature a lineup of distinguished Michigan contemporary romance authors, including Lyssa Kay Adams, Sonia Hartl, Kelly Ohlert, and Meryl Wilsner. These talented authors will share insights into their craft, discuss the romance genre's nuances, and delve into the creative process behind their storytelling. The panel will be moderated by Sara Grochowski, romance novel aficionado and publishing professional. Grochowski's expertise promises to enrich the discussion and provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the romance literary landscape. Attendees can look forward to an afternoon filled with lively discussions, book recommendations, and opportunities to engage with fellow romance enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to the genre, this event offers something for everyone. Due to the nature of the discussion, this event is recommended for those readers 18 and over. Don't miss this chance to connect with Michigan authors and celebrate the power of love and storytelling. Mark your calendars for May 18th and join us at the Alpena County Library for a delightful afternoon of romance and literary exploration. Books will be available for sale through Parallel 45 Books and Gifts. This is a free event open to the public, no registration required. *ABOUT THE AUTHORS* Lyssa Kay Adams: Lyssa Kay Adams is the author of the “Bromance Book Club” series. She read her first romance novel in eighth grade after swiping one from her grandmother’s bookshelf and was hooked forever. After a nearly 20-year career as a journalist, her dreams of writing and publishing her own HEAs came true in 2015 with the release of her first novel, "Seventh Inning Heat", followed by the RITA-nominated novella, "Wild in Rio." Today, she writes full-time from her home in Michigan with a pesky, fluffy K9 assistant named Domino who spends most of his day snoring on her desk (that is, when he’s not burying things around the house). Sonia Hartl: Sonia Hartl is the author of YA and adult romance. Her books have been featured in PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Vulture, Book Riot, and Life Savvy, among other publications, received a starred review from BookPage, and earned nominations for the Georgia Peach Book Award, YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year, ALA’s Rise: A Feminist Book Project List, and ALA’s Rainbow Booklist, and was named an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Young Adult. When she’s not writing she enjoys board games with her family, attempting to keep her garden alive, or looking up craft projects she’ll never get around to completing on Pinterest. Sonia's books include "Rent to Be" and "Heartbreak for Hire". Kelly Ohlert: Kelly grew up in the Chicago area but moved to attend Western Michigan University. She stuck around Michigan, hopping from city to city. Her meet-cute involved “borrowing” that hot guy’s baseball cap, and it’s been love ever since. She, her husband(the aforementioned ball cap owner), and their two young daughters reside in the Lansing area, with their menagerie of five fur babies. Aside from the obvious reading and writing, Kelly’s hobbies include belting out show tunes, game nights, losing her cell phone with alarming frequency, and getting outside to enjoy nature. If you meet her, approach with caution. She works from home, and in her cabin-fevered state, has been known to pounce on unsuspecting strangers to leach them of an ounce of adult conversation. Meryl Wilsner: Meryl writes happily ever afters for queer folks who love women. Their books include *Something To Talk About*, *Mistakes Were Made*, and *Cleat Cute*. Born in Michigan, Meryl lived in Portland, Oregon, and Jackson, Mississippi before returning to settle in the Mitten State. Some of Meryl’s favorite things include all four seasons, button-down shirts, the way giraffes run, and their wife. Meryl’s most recent book, *Cleat Cute*, was an instant USA Today bestseller. Their debut, *Something To Talk About*, received multiple starred reviews and was named one of NPR’s best books of 2020. *Jessica Luther (she/her) * Assistant Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 01 May '24

01 May '24

Please join us for our next Digital Collections Office Hours tomorrow, Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? (hint: YES!) * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the first Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Library of Michigan 2024 Improving Access to Information LSTA Grant Program - Deadline is May 31st!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 May '24

01 May '24

A reminder that the deadline for the LM Improving Access to Information grant program is Friday, May 31st at 5:00 PM EST. The application webinars have been recorded and posted at the web site noted below. Please reach out to me with any questions. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> >>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that the Improving Access to Information grant programs is open for 2024! This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries and library cooperatives with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or to develop library services that provide all users access to information. The intent is to fund one-year projects that increase capacity to provide access to library collections and information for users. The expected focus will be the improvement in access to library users in one of the three priorities listed below and that align with the LSTA priorities listed in the grant documentation. Proposals that do not focus on improving access to users do not fit the criteria. * Improve access to services & information in areas of literacy. * Improve access to services & information in areas of local history or special collections. * Improve access to information for community users with limited online access, e.g., improving equity through digital inclusion. The grant period is one year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30) and funding is from $5,000 to $25,000. Funding is by reimbursement only. Applications are due Friday, May 31st by 5:00 PM EST. Eligible applicants are Michigan public and academic libraries and library cooperatives. Public libraries must be legally established and eligible for state aid at the time of application. Academic libraries must be part of a public or non-profit college or university currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A federal Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required to apply. The grant program is competitive. Application Webinars: Register at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. * Grant Program Informational webinar - March 19th, 1:00 PM * Application webinar - Applying for the Literacy, Digital Inclusion & Library Programming Priorities - April 11th, 1:00 PM - REQUIRED * Application webinar - Applying for the Local History or Special Collections Priority - April 11th, 3:00 PM - REQUIRED for this priority * Budget webinar - Developing Your Grant Budget - April 23rd, 2:00 PM Detailed information on the grant program, including timeline, applicant eligibility, and the applications are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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JDL Finance Manager
by Wayne, Danah 01 May '24

01 May '24

Jackson District Library (JDL) is looking for an experienced Finance Manager. JDL is dedicated to our belonging journey and believes everyone should be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work each day. This Position is located in beautiful downtown Jackson Michigan, however we serve the entire county with 13 branch locations. Jackson has a large art community and parks and trails galore! Experience family events year-round such as the Civil War Muster and Hot air Jubilee events at Michigan International Speedway and sledding at Cascades just to name a few. In addition, we have lakes, golf courses, and other recreation as far as the eye can see. The Finance Manager is a full-time on-site salary position. The role manages two full-time Finance Assistants and is an active part of the administration leadership team. Benefits include: * Health Insurance * Pension * Sick, Vacation, Personal time * Holidays * Employee Assistance Program * Assurity Voluntary Insurance Options * MERS 457 Cover Letter Required Salary $75,000-$85,000 Apply at 6140061:Career Search (entertimeonline.com)<https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6140061.careers?CareersSearch> Danah D Wayne (she/her) Human Resources Manager Jackson District Library O: 517-905-1306 C: 517-936-7576 F: 517- 780-4744 wayned(a)myjdl.com<mailto:wayned@myjdl.com> [cid:image001.png@01DA9BB9.23CB9310]

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Outside Consultant
by Kari Besancon 01 May '24

01 May '24

Good Morning Everyone, My board would like to hire an outside consultant to come look at our district to help us create a strategic plan which has not been looked at since 2016. We have an administrative headquarters with eight branches that cover two counties and eight municipal governments. Has anyone ever hired someone like this to help with a project of this magnitude? If so, how did it go and who did you use? Thank you! -- Kari Besancon (Bə-sank’-in), MLIS District Director Iosco-Arenac District Library zv323 989-362-2651 k.besancon(a)vlc.lib.mi.us

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New Documents for April 2024
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 May '24

01 May '24

Good Morning. A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Lots of goodies this month, but of note: - Michigan Senate Bills 741 through 732 (amend the Revised School Code to require each public school and public school academy (PSA) in the State to create and administer a school library). - Michigan Statewide Population Projections through 2050. - Pipeline safety in the Great Lakes: incident prevention and response efforts at the Straits of Mackinac. - Investigating Bicyclist Safety Perceptions and Behaviors at Roundabouts. - Tapping the Brakes: The Effect of the 2023 United Auto Workers Strike on Economic Activity. - America’s paper money: a canvas for an emerging nation. - Adopt-A-Beach: 20 Years of Great Lakes Litter Data A Story of Plastic Pollution Told Through Citizen Science. Alliance for the Great Lakes. - Cost of school meals and households’ difficulty paying for expenses: evidence from the Household Pulse Survey. - Firearms Laws of Michigan (revised April 2024) - Mortality in the United States, 2022. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/156858192/April%202024%20New%20Documents… -- Bruce Sarjeant (pronouns: *he, him, his*) Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library, Gries Hall #36 Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Evaluating the Director
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 01 May '24

01 May '24

Oh fun! 😉 My board has (possibly) never evaluated a director before. It's in my contract to be evaluated at the end of my first six months (which was approximately 18 months ago), so the time has certainly arrived. They have settled on an evaluation tool but do not have a process. This has always been a mysterious undertaking at every small library where I've worked, so each one has been different. My understanding is that each trustee receives an evaluation document to complete, and this is possibly discussed as an agenda item at a regular meeting. Some locations have handled that through their personnel committee, as well. My question: How does your board handle the director's evaluation, specifically the "sharing the results" portion? We are a Class II library, btw. My board would love some collective guidance to share. Many thanks for your time! -Sharon Sharon CrotserToy Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8318

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MCLS job opportunity - Systems Administrator
by Mary Ruthko 01 May '24

01 May '24

We're hiring a Systems Administrator! If you’re an IT professional looking to be part of an innovative, growth-minded organization, this position is for you! MCLS is looking for a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and experienced candidate to train and support staff, monitor and maintain technology infrastructure, and continually improve processes and procedures within our organization. MCLS is a hybrid organization headquartered in Lansing, Michigan and the ideal candidate can work both remotely and in the Lansing office. The starting annual salary is $51,500 depending on qualifications and experience. We also offer excellent health, retirement, and other benefits. MCLS is focused on nurturing a healthy, supportive organizational culture and we view our staff as our greatest asset. For more details about the duties and qualifications for this position and to learn more about MCLS as an organization, see our full job ad<https://www.mcls.org/index.php/download_file/view/2423/398/398/> [pdf-icon.png] . To apply, email a cover letter and resume to us at jobs(a)mcls.org<mailto:>. We’ll begin reviewing applications on Monday, June 24, and plan to hold interviews in July. We look forward to hearing from you! MCLS is an equal opportunity, employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply for this job opening or to participate in the interview process, contact us at jobs(a)mcls.org<mailto:jobs@mcls.org> and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:ab778186-f2c0-4a8c-9c24-dfb02e77bed0] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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