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Historical Question
by Elizabeth Campion 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Hi! This is perhaps slightly off-topic but seems a great place to likely find an answer. A woman in California recently sent a very old composition book to our library because there is writing in the book referencing the village that was once where our library now stands. I have been transcribing and digitizing the book for historical records. There is an abbreviation used frequently throughout the book that I can not interpret. It is 'Dr.' but it is not used in a common usage like Doctor or Drive. I'm including a picture of a page in the book where the abbreviation appears frequently. The transcription is as follows: M. J. Monfore Dr. Mary D. Monfore for pasture of horses + cow. Sometimes more cows + horses. M. J. Monfore Dr. To A. J. M. Gillespie + Mary Amelia Monfore for pasture of horse + cow M.J. Monfore Dr. to Amelia Monfore + A. J.M. Gillespie for pasture of horses + cow. Maria wants but never worked like us. She has been stronger than we but did not want to work. Amelia has a lame arm from infancy. Judson lost money in machinery and she knew it before marriage. She is very deceitful. If anyone has any thoughts about the meaning of Dr. in this context, I would love to hear them. Thanks, Elizabeth Campion, Librarian Shelby Township Library 52610 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 586-739-7414

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Michigan eLibrary--DemographicsNow Update
by Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) team recently received notice that Gale Business: DemographicsNow will no longer be available beginning March 28, 2025. We are currently working with representatives from Gale to explore whether there are suitable alternative options for providing access to information pertinent to the business and educational communities. Once we have more information on next steps, we will share that plan with all of you. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Heather Wood-Gramza, Michigan eLibrary Coordinator at woodgramzah(a)michigan.gov<mailto:woodgramzah@michigan.gov> or 517-335-1497. This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Heather Wood-Gramza Michigan eLibrary Coordinator she l her l hers [cid:200b6833-bbc8-4e9e-a5ae-bf159a837d32] Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo Street PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 woodgramzah(a)michigan.gov<mailto:woodgramza@michigan.gov> 517-335-1497

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Prepare for Preservation Week with these upcoming webinars!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

April 28-May 4, 2024 is Preservation Week! Sponsored by Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures<https://ala.org/core>, Preservation Week inspires action to preserve personal, family, and community collections in addition to library, museum, and archive collections. It also raises awareness of the role libraries and other cultural institutions play in providing ongoing preservation education and information. In honor of Preservation Week, the Library of Michigan is proud to present the free webinar How to Pick Your Policy: Creating a Digital Preservation Policy. Join Dr. Chelsea Denault, Coordinator for the Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>, for this webinar on creating and implementing a digital preservation policy. In this session you will learn what makes a good digital preservation policy, practice drafting a digital preservation policy, and understand future needs for keeping your policy current and relevant. How to Pick Your Policy: Creating a Digital Preservation Policy When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET What: Ensure long-term access to your digital collections by learning how to craft, implement, and maintain a digital preservation policy. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… [Preservation Week - April 28-May 4, 2024 - PreservationWeek.org] You can also check out other webinars from ALA's Preservation Outreach Committee. Click here to learn more and register for ALA's Free Webinars<https://preservationweek.org/free-webinars/>: * Cultural Competency’s Role Toward Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Goals (April 30) * Historical Newspapers in Public Libraries (May 1) * Building Better Models for Preservation (May 2) Note: webinars are free to attend, but a separate registration is required for each. This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. 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 Digital Image Program Available for Public Libraries - Available for Summer and Fall 2024
by Corey Seeman 21 Apr '24

21 Apr '24

Hi everyone - I am continuing to make available to the Michigan Library community (and others) on managing and organizing digital pictures. I am presenting virtually and in-person for libraries or cultural organizations. In the past, I was only making this available for Michigan libraries - but I could open this up for any public library as long as the logistics & timing worked out. So please feel free to share this with others. And I am happy to expand to libraries elsewhere - as long as the timing works. Here is the initial program information: - Title: Managing Digital Images: Finding, Saving, Sharing and Organizing The Pictures of Your Life! - Presenter: Corey Seeman (Director, Kresge Library Services, Ross School of Business - University of Michigan) - cseeman(a)umich.edu - Corey's flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/cseeman/ - Corey's personal website: https://www.squirreldude.com/ - Program page (including the most recent slidedeck used for this presentation and previous locations): https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/managing-digital-images or https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs - I have been updating the slides to reflect the ever changing environment of photo storage on the web. Program Description: Seems that everyone is a photographer these days. We use our smartphones, our tablets, and even some people even use cameras. With the ease of taking pictures, we find ourselves with a new concern. How do we manage, save and share these pictures? This program will introduce you to photo sharing services that are available from companies such as Google, Apple, facebook and flickr (among others) and how to organize them for easy retrieval. We will look at ways organize, backup and share pictures with friends and family. We will also explore how images are found by others (using tags or search terms), if you want to share more broadly. This could be the perfect session if you want to do something with all those pictures on your phone or clogging up your SD card! I am also starting to develop some new programs on similar topics. The program ideas are here: https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/future-programs. These include smartphone photography, benefits and drawbacks of using AI for photo management, and photography in Michigan. I have started to outline them, but will create a finished presentation when I have an initial date. It is likely that it would take around four months to develop. Realistically, I would be happy to do this virtually anywhere and could schedule anytime over the next year or so. I would also be happy to do this in-person if you are relatively close to Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti. There would not be any charge for a virtual presentation. For a location I had lots of fun presenting on this topic and would be happy to do it again for your community. Best wishes for the rest of Spring and Summer 2024. Best - Corey Corey Seeman Director, Kresge Library Services & Librarian ( http://www.bus.umich.edu/kresgelibrary/) Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 700 East University Avenue Kresge Hall, 4th Floor East, Suite K4511 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 734-764-9969 (office - softphone via Zoom) 734-717-9734 (cell) cseeman(a)umich.edu ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8205-1255 Corey's Web Home: https://www.squirreldude.com/ [image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ]

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Library Director Opportunity
by Brian Mortimore 21 Apr '24

21 Apr '24

Library Director Opportunity! The Bath Twp. Public Library was formed through a grassroots effort in 2017 and has grown and expanded considerably with 8 staff, 20 friends of the library, and a community comprising of over 12-thousand residents in beautiful Bath Twp. Michigan. With their first director moving onto another opportunity, the Library and Board of Trustees are ready for its next director to lead this established library into its next phase of success. Are you ready to lead? Bath Township Public Library resides conveniently in the center of Michigan’s lower peninsula, ten miles North of East Lansing and Michigan State University. A rural setting that boasts the benefits of a strong sense of community, outdoor recreation (e.g., Park Lake, Rose Lake, golf courses, hiking), low cost of living and property taxes, and growth in ind ustry to support the revenue needs of the library, this is an ideal opportunity for a director seeking a new opportunity or a librarian interested in taking that next step in their career to become a library director. The Board of Trustees are committed to the orientation and mentorship of the next director. This is a full-time, exempt position, with a starting salary of $50,000. Additionally, a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings match is included. Candidates must meet and maintain the requirements set by the Library of Michigan for a Class 4 library, MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution, 2 years of library experience in a public library setting, Michigan Librarian Level-2 certification, current with issues and trends in libraries, and familiarity with small-town libraries. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to develop and manage the operating budget, while inspiring staff, and serving as the ambassador of the library throughout the community. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to consultant, Brian Mortimore, at: MortimoreConsulting(a)gmail.com. Candidates will be considered in the order they are received with the position being posted minimally until Monday, May 20, 2024. Do not delay in submitting your interest. Candidates interested in learning more are invited to send an email to explore their interest to the above email address. For more information, visit any of the following links: https://www.bathtownshippubliclibrary.org https://www.facebook.com/FriendsBTL https://bathtownship.us/

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Cookbook Club Waiver
by OC Katie VanHuis 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Hi, everyone, Our library is considering starting a monthly Cookbook Club and our lawyers suggested we have a waiver for participants to sign before joining. Do any of you currently offer this to your patrons and have an example of your waiver you would be willing to share? Please reply off-list. Thank you in advance! Katie VanHuis Library Assistant Coopersville Area District Library

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Circulation Clerk Posting- Northville District Library
by Laura Mancini 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

JOB POSTING The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and customer service oriented candidate for a part-time position in the Library’s Circulation Services Department. Position: Circulation Clerk 21 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a Union Position Salary Range: $15.97-$19.69 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time Essential Duties Include: * Answers incoming calls and directs library visitors and callers to appropriate public service desks * Assists with database maintenance * Carries out procedures for accurately checking library materials in and out of integrated library system * Handles monetary transactions * Issues library cards according to library policy * Monitors incoming materials for damaged or missing pieces and takes appropriate action * Processes interlibrary loan requests * Provides positive, pleasant, and professional service to the public at the Circulation Desk * Sorts and Distributes delivery items * Works on special departmental projects * Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: * High school diploma * Ability to adapt to change in the work environment * Ability to learn quickly and accurately and follow instruction * Ability to prioritize duties and tasks * Ability to push carts of library books and other materials * Ability to show concern for the feelings of others * Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch * Demonstrate attention to detail * Experience in working independently and as part of a team * Have dependable and punctual attendance * Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Have a strong public service orientation * Knowledge and proficiency in working with computers * Possess critical thinking skills * Willingness to seek out assistance as needed in answering questions from library patrons or resolving conflicts Deadline for application: May 8, 2024 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Business Operations Specialist Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert(a)northvillelibrary.org Application can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 Laura Mancini, MLIS Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020 lmancini(a)northvillelibrary.org

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New Opportunity - Library Director search - New Rochelle Public Library (NY)
by Beth Barker 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Library Director - New Rochelle Public Library (NY) The New Rochelle Public Library<https://nrpl.org/> Board of Trustees seeks an expert consensus-building and community-oriented leader to be the organization's next Library Director. This individual will guide the New Rochelle Public Library into the future by continuing to embrace a diverse and growing population and offering relevant and first-rate spaces, collections, programs, and services to its supportive community. The new director will focus their attention on being responsive to community, staff, and patron needs, support intellectual freedom and access to information, build upon a solid history of community engagement with stakeholders, envision and implement a strategic plan, and ensure that the library is a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for all members of the community. A seven-member library Board of Trustees advises this civil service position. The Library Director will lead 42.61 FTE, who work at two library locations (a main library building and a branch) represented by the AFL-CIO bargaining union. The library enjoys the support of the Friends of the NRPL, and the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation, whose contributions and matching grant funds have afforded the opportunity to renovate spaces ensuring the library remains a community hub. By offering cutting edge collaborative programs, interactive Teen and Children's spaces, access to emerging technology in the Media Lab, useful resources such as the Handelman Business Opportunity Center, and E.L. Doctorow Local History Room, New Rochelle Public Library has something for everyone in the community that continues to grow each year. Located in Westchester County and boasting a population of nearly 80,000, New Rochelle, NY is a mosaic of diverse neighborhoods with an award-winning public school system and two colleges (Iona University and Monroe College). The Huguenot Children's Library, the only free-standing children's library in Westchester County, is bordered by the city's beautiful twin lakes at Huguenot Park and Jack's Friendship Garden-a playground for children of all ages and abilities. New Rochelle's waterfront offers visitors nine miles of coastline, with several beach clubs, while city and county parks host an abundance of recreational opportunities and entertainment. The city has easy rail access to New York, Boston, and DC and proximity to New York's three major airports. New Rochelle offers something for everyone and world-class cultural experiences which are within reach. Responsibilities: Acts as a liaison to city government, community organizations, Friends of the NRPL, New Rochelle Public Library Foundation and to the Board of Trustees; carrying out board policy, supervision of library personnel; financial administration and budget management; engages in community relations and cultural functions of the library; supervises library operations, services, needs, and facilities maintenance; manages construction projects/renovations; recommends and administers personnel policies; prepares preliminary budget estimates and directs expenditures of library funds; participates in union contract negotiation process and other labor relations concerns; planning and administration of staff development and training; evaluation and implementation of technology improvements, fund development from private sources; participation in professional meetings; and stays apprised of library trends and relevant continuing education. Qualifications: Eight years of satisfactory public library experience, with a consistent pattern of increasing responsibility plus five years in an administrative capacity. An ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science; eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian's professional certificate at time of application, and possession of the certificate at time of appointment are required. Experience working in labor union environment is preferred. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $135,000 - $155,000 with an excellent benefits package For further information, visit Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on New Rochelle Public Library and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, May 26, 2024. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links on our website<https://host.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/jobboard.aspx?JOBSHARE6BZ2O5RWB3F6JCWMS…> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Meescan self checkout
by Bonnie Holzerland 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Hello. Just reaching out to see if any libraries use Meescan and if there are any points you're willing to share about it. Thank you. Bonnie Bonnie Holzerland Library Technician Madison Heights Public Library 240 W. 13 Mile Rd. Madison Heights, MI 48071 248-588-7763 www.madison-heights.org/library<http://www.madison-heights.org/library>

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Authorities<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557db41631be04ab0933d31> Just a few spots left! 3-day class, April 30-May 2, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Legal Resources for Public Libraries<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557dc4e631be04ab0935f86> Special low price! 1-day class, May 2, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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