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Troy Public Library Job Posting EXTENDED -- Part-time Adult Services Librarian
by Constance L Doherty 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Hi, this posting now closes on November 24. Could you please continue to post it (or re-post) until then? Thanks very much. Connie Doherty [cid:image001.jpg@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://troypl.org/> Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7591 [cid:image002.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image003.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image004.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://twitter.com/troylib> From: Constance L Doherty Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2023 3:26 PM To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Troy Public Library Job Posting -- Part-time Adult Services Librarian The Troy Public Library has an opening for a part-time librarian (20 hours per week) in the Adult Information Services Department. This position starts at $25-$30 per hour (depending upon qualifications) with opportunities for growth up to $34 per hour, and offers 40 hours paid time off per calendar year. If you are creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about public librarianship and customer service, please apply here<https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3119738>. Posting closes November 15, 2023. [cid:image001.jpg@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://troypl.org/> Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7591 [cid:image002.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image003.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image004.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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Space is still available! Early Childhood Workshop at Bay County Library System
by Dena Moscheck 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Space is still available at Bay County Library System's upcoming Early Childhood Workshop: Sharing STEM with Young Children, presented by the Sloan Museum of Discovery! This FREE workshop, developed specifically for librarians, early childhood educators, teachers and parents, will take place at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library (500 Center Ave, Bay City, MI, 48708) on Saturday, December 2, from 10am-12pm. Interested in doing STEM with your little learners in your center, school, or home? Join staff from the Sloan Museum of Discovery as they share some of their favorite STEM activities in this fast-paced, hands-on session. The STEM activities presented will focus on Pre-K to grade 3. Attendees will leave a detailed write up of each activity, as well as a signed certificate of attendance and credit in MiRegistry, if needed. To register click here: https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/early-childhood-workshop-sharing-ste… Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. My contact info is below. Hope to see you there! Dena Moscheck (she/they) Children's Coordinator Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave, Bay City MI 48708 (989) 893-9566 x2130 dmoscheck(a)baycountylibrary.org BCLS Children's Facebook Page

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FT Librarian Position
by Laura Fromwiller 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Good Morning, The Brandon Township Public Library is searching for a full time Public Services Librarian to join our dynamic team. This full time position includes paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, life insurance, health, dental and vision coverage, MERS defined contribution and optional 457 plan. Pay scale is $20.64-$24.67 in ten steps. Please see the attached job description for additional details. The deadline to apply is December 15th with a start date in mid January. If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to lfromwiller(a)brandonlibrary.org. Feel free to contact me with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! Laura Laura Fromwiller, Director Brandon Township Public Library (248) 627-1474

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Background checks
by Ann Manko 16 Nov '23

16 Nov '23

All, Do you require background checks for performers or community partners who are conducting programs or activities on your behalf without library staff present? For instance, if you offer a teen or children's writing class led by a local author, would you require a background check if library staff were not present during the class? Thank you for your input in advance. Ann Manko Adult Services Librarian: Fiction Librarian Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48502 810-232-7111

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Register Now - GetSetUp Orientation Webinar
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

Greetings, November 17, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - GetSetUp Orientation This webinar is designed for public library directors, managers, and adult services staff. Participants will learn how to navigate and how to promote GetSetUp, a lifelong learning platform designed for adults ages 50+. After the workshop participants should be able to describe GetSetUp to potential patrons, assist them in creating their own account, and how to use the platform to augment their library's adult programming. For more information or to register, visit the Event Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Join MLA on Zoom tomorrow at 10:00 AM for our November MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Michigan Freedom to Read Act!
by Rachel Ash 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: PROPOSED LEGISLATION: Michigan Freedom to Read Act Thursday, November 16 10:00 – 11:00 AM Tomorrow, Thursday, November 16, join MLA on Zoom at 10:00 AM for our November Advocacy Hour. We will be discussing proposed legislation that addresses the Freedom to Read. MLA Board President, Dillon Geshel, Advocacy Committee Chair, Jenny Marr, and Intellectual Freedom Task Force Chair, Juliane Morian will be joined by Bob DeVries, MLA’s lobbyist, and members of the Michigan House of Representatives as we share the draft of the legislation and discuss the actions librarians, library workers, and advocates can take to protect intellectual freedom and the right to read and get this legislation passed. There will also be time for Q&A. Plan to bring your questions and join the conversation! Free to attend! Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodOitqzMrHNZSNcsSrvbU9lQwqiXk8M… Save the Dates! Future Advocacy Hours: Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM – December Advocacy Hour – join John Chrastka from EveryLibrary and a representative from GLAAD as they review the June release of “Book Bans: A Guide to Community Response and Action". Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM – January Advocacy Hour – join Sojourner Jones in a full session on de-escalation training in our libraries. Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required. Questions? Contact us at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> MLA Connect Advocacy Hours are an opportunity for the library community to learn more about MLA's advocacy and legislative priorities including funding, elections, property taxes, literacy, internet access, privacy, intellectual freedom, and more. Each month, we will address a new topic and share any pending legislation introduced in the House or Senate that could impact the Michigan library community. Monthly sessions will take place generally on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM. This advocacy hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform. Please note recordings of all MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand on our website at milibraries.org<https://mla.mclms.net/en/>. [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: (517) 881-6652 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Book kit claimed
by Angie Martin-Schwarze 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

The book club kit was claimed very quickly! Angie From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Angie Martin-Schwarze via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:58 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Book kit available - Breathe by Joyce Carol Oates I have a book club set of 8 copies of "Breathe" by Joyce Carol Oates available. Please let me know your RIDES number if you would like to have it. Thanks, Angie Martin-Schwarze Canton Public Library

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Book kit available - Breathe by Joyce Carol Oates
by Angie Martin-Schwarze 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

I have a book club set of 8 copies of "Breathe" by Joyce Carol Oates available. Please let me know your RIDES number if you would like to have it. Thanks, Angie Martin-Schwarze Canton Public Library

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meetings
by EMAIL TEAM 14 Nov '23

14 Nov '23

Dear Librarians, I need clarification about Library board meetings. I know they are open to the public and subject to the Open meetings Act, but can anyone record the board proceedings during a meeting? Also does any library use inside cameras in their children's room? Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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WSU Connections - Fall 2023
by WSU School of Information Sciences 14 Nov '23

14 Nov '23

View this email in your browser<https://us15.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=71069e78b2e149adc3455…> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/6b126534-9962-28…]<http://sis.wayne.edu/> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/581f771f-acae-a0…] Welcome, Dean Bracke! Paul Bracke, dean of the Wayne State University Library System and School of Information Sciences[https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/bd9cd13… was welcomed to campus on Thursday, October 19, at a reception with faculty and staff. Prior to starting his role as dean on October 16, Bracke was dean of the Foley Center Library at Gonzaga University's Spokane, Washington, campus since 2016. He also has served as associate provost for the Institute for Research and Interdisciplinary Initiatives for the last two years. He previously was associate dean at the Purdue University Libraries, where he provided leadership in technology, digitization, research services and assessment. Bracke's appointment follows an exhaustive and highly consultative search process, thanks to the dedication of the search committee, chaired by Irvin D. Reid Honors College Dean John Corvino. (Read more about Paul Bracke here<https://today.wayne.edu/news/2023/08/10/wayne-state-names-paul-bracke-dean-…>). Paul Beavers, who has provided support as interim associate dean of the WSULS since 2022, served as interim dean of the library system and SIS, before Bracke’s arrival, a position previously held by Associate Dean Tom Walker (currently on leave from the university until August 2024). [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/32766d30-d1e9-40…]<https://sis.wayne.edu/news.php> Alumni headline banned books panel [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/c2ad079d-521e-1d…]<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/watch-now-alumni-headline-banned-books-panel-586…> Alumni Jordan Wright, Lance Werner (event moderator), Amy Churchill, Nakenya Lewis-Yarbrough and Allia McCoy (event host) shared their experiences and what they’re doing to defend our right to read at a panel discussion hosted by the school's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program Planning Committee on Oct. 4. Read more and watch a recording of the event here.<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/watch-now-alumni-headline-banned-books-panel-586…> FestiFall [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/7bf3666b-a46b-0d…] SIS faculty and staff welcomed students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff back to campus with a kick-off celebration in August. Members of the Wayne State community got to meet President Kimberly Andrews Espy (second from left, pictured with Associate Professor Joan Beaudoin, Diversity Outreach Graduate Student Assistant Tori Robinson and Communications Coordinator Sarah Freeman). Espy, an accomplished leader with more 25 years of experience in higher education, became the university’s 13th president on August 1. She is the first woman to serve in this role in the institution’s history (Follow President Espy on Instagram @presidentespy<https://www.instagram.com/PresidentEspy/> or visit president.wayne.edu<https://president.wayne.edu> for more). Remembering Peter Spyers-Duran [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/4d51e13e-5162-02…]<https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/winter-park-fl/peter-spyers-dura…> Peter Spyers-Duran, dean and professor emeritus of the School of Information Sciences, passed away on July 2, 2023. He served as dean and professor of the library and information science program from 1983 until his retirement in 1995. Read his obituary here.<https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/winter-park-fl/peter-spyers-dura…> * SIS alumni receive 2023 Michigan Library Awards<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/sis-alumni-receive-2023-michigan-library-awards-…> * President Emeritus Wilson recognized at State Hall dedication<https://today.wayne.edu/news/2023/11/02/president-emeritus-wilson-honored-a….> * Memorial scholarship honors SIS alumna Beth Stanton<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/memorial-scholarship-honors-alumna-beth-stanton-…> * Check out the Library System's Subject of the Month: Tupac Shakur<https://guides.lib.wayne.edu/sotm/2023/11> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/8e4cacea-3422-4e…]<https://sis.wayne.edu/spotlights> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/6a81f9e7-28b5-fc…]<https://detroit-jo.simplecast.com/episodes/why-are-we-banning-books> Alumna Allia McCoy talks banned books on the 'Detroit Jo' podcast<https://detroit-jo.simplecast.com/episodes/why-are-we-banning-books> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/43f9be3e-2d93-82…]<https://sis.wayne.edu/spotlights/lance-werner-executive-director-111011> Alumnus Lance Werner receives the 2023 Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Advocate of the Year Award<https://sis.wayne.edu/spotlights/lance-werner-executive-director-111011> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/7dddfd27-a3ce-4d…] [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/629f07b0-9d18-35…]<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/school-of-information-sciences-announces-faculty…> Associate Professors Kafi Kumasi, Xiangmin Zhang and Deborah Charbonneau, chair of the school’s Master of Library and Information Science program, were promoted to the rank of full professor in May.<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/school-of-information-sciences-announces-faculty…> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/33efb3d0-a20d-6a…]<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/professor-charbonneau-is-recipient-of-the-alisep…> Professor Charbonneau receives the ALISE/ProQuest Methodology Paper Competition award<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/professor-charbonneau-is-recipient-of-the-alisep…> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/13da55ca-f952-34…]<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/professor-bajjaly-retires-earns-emeritus-status-…> Professor Stephen Bajjaly retires, earns emeritus status<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/professor-bajjaly-retires-earns-emeritus-status-…> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/336d4285-a676-59…]<https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.854614430006099&type=3> The School of Information Sciences was well represented this conference season at local and international conferences. SIS faculty, staff and students attended conferences hosted by the American Library Association (ALA), Michigan Library Association (MLA), Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL), Michigan Association of School Librarians and the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T). Click here for more SIS faculty and staff updates.<https://sis.wayne.edu/news/faculty-and-staff-spotlights-fall-2023-60346> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/bf417829-5ec6-46…]<https://events.wayne.edu/sis> Celebrate the Class of 2023 [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/d708b5ae-37e4-c4…]<https://events.wayne.edu/2023/12/14/sis-virtual-graduation-celebration-9769…> Virtual celebration in honor of the Class of 2023<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/events.wayne.edu/2023/12/14/sis-virtual-…> Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. ET on Zoom Congratulate graduates, network with alumni and hear from our new dean, Paul Bracke! [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/e7878e39-5415-1e…]<https://wayne.edu/commencement> School of Information Sciences Commencement Ceremony<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://wayne.edu/commencement__;!!HXCxUKc!wq-7…> Saturday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. ET Wayne State Fieldhouse 1290 West Warren Ave., Detroit [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/c70684ec-f097-9d…]<https://rsvp.wayne.edu/sis-career-workshop-unlocking-remote-job-opportuniti….> In a post-COVID world, remote job opportunities are on the rise. Wondering how to snag the best ones and craft the perfect cover letter? Join Career Advisor Kim Schroeder to learn expert tips on how to find these opportunities and work together on crafting a compelling cover letter for remote positions. This virtual event is free and open to School of Information Sciences students and alumni. Register here.<https://rsvp.wayne.edu/sis-career-workshop-unlocking-remote-job-opportuniti….> * Wayne State Night with the Detroit Pistons - Nov. 20<https://events.wayne.edu/2023/11/20/wayne-state-night-with-the-detroit-pist….> * FLID Presents: Building a diversified network - Nov. 21<https://events.wayne.edu/2023/11/21/the-importance-of-having-a-diversified-…> * WSU Alumni Book Talk with author Donovan Hohn - Nov. 29<https://events.wayne.edu/2023/11/29/book-talk-and-social-with-author-donova….> * Noel Night - Dec. 2<https://events.wayne.edu/2023/12/02/noel-night-96959/> * WSU Alumni Author Talk with Benjamin Lorr - Dec. 7<https://events.wayne.edu/2023/12/07/author-talk-with-benjamin-lorr-of-the-s….> * SIS Prospective Student Information Meeting - Dec. 7<https://rsvp.wayne.edu/sis-prospective-student-information-meeting-online-9….> * Class of 2023 Commencement - Dec. 16<https://wayne.edu/commencement/celebrations?_gl=1*r8pwv0*_ga*MjQ4MDMyODcxLj….> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/siswsu> [Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/siswsu> [LinkedIn]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/wayne-state-university-school-of-informati…> [Website]<http://sis.wayne.edu> [Instagram]<http://instagram.com/siswaynestate> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/f52a474a-9edb-40…]<https://giving.wayne.edu/donate/sis> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/1bb30f46-831a-46…]<https://sis.wayne.edu/keep-in-touch.php> Copyright © 2023, Wayne State University School of Information Sciences, All rights reserved. 106 Kresge Library, Detroit, MI 48202 | 313-577-1825 | asksis(a)wayne.edu<mailto:asksis@wayne.edu> | sis.wayne.edu<http://sis.wayne.edu/> [https://mcusercontent.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/d8776245-114d-47…]<http://sis.wayne.edu/>

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