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New Opportunity - Library Director Search - Madison Public Library (WI)
by Beth Barker 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

Library Director – Madison Public Library (WI) The City of Madison (WI)<https://www.cityofmadison.com/> is looking for an innovative and collaborative leader who can connect the Madison Public Library<https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/> to people across our community. Our Library is consistently celebrated as a pioneer in creative community-building activities and diverse services.   The Madison Public Library is an award-winning library system, dedicated to celebrating ideas, promoting creativity, connecting people and enriching lives. Working for Madison Public Library means working alongside a highly talented and truly outstanding group of people. The new Library Director we are looking for will lead a staff of approximately 135 permanent employees and 125 hourly employees across 9 (soon to be 10) sites to fulfill the Library’s vision, mission and values. The Library Director works with the Library Board, City of Madison, Madison Public Library Foundation, staff located at multiple sites and community groups to effectively plan for and implement library services for the City of Madison. This is high-level professional and managerial work overseeing and directing the services, activities and library staff. The Director is responsible for strategy, planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating a wide range of community library services. With dual reporting requirements to the Library Board and Mayor, the Director exercises considerable judgment and discretion in meeting service objectives. Responsibilities: Oversee the development and implementation of library services that meet the changing needs of people in Madison; plan for and implement strategic initiatives for library services, collections and resources, based on community needs and interests; oversee the effective use of public funds in the development and administration of the Library’s budget; work with the Mayor, Common Council and Finance department to develop operating and capital budgets for approval by the Library Board and Common Council; work with the Madison Public Library Foundation on fund development efforts; serve as a visible spokesperson for the Library to increase support and funding for libraries; manage and support staff in order to provide the highest quality library services to the community; create a positive supportive working environment encouraging diversity in the workforce and a respect for diverse points of view; support an organizational culture that embraces change and is committed to perpetual learning; oversee the planning, design and construction of new and renovated library facilities; and lead Racial Equity and Social Justice Initiatives at the Library to address and eliminate racial and social barriers in Library programs, services, policies and practices. Additional responsibilities can be found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi/jobs/4257031/library-direc… Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Library Science, five (5) years of leadership experience with staff management and development of strategic direction. Such experience will include relationship and coalition building, project management & engagement with various stakeholders and effective & proactive communication. Employment will be subject to a five-year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council. The position requires residency in the City of Madison. Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain a permanent Wisconsin Librarian’s Certificate, Grade 1 (Wisconsin Stat. 43.09(1)); or ability to obtain said credential before completion of the probationary period. Failure to obtain the certification within the required time period may result in forfeiture of the position, absent extenuating circumstances. Meet the transportation requirement of the position, in order to travel to all Madison Public Library locations periodically. Compensation: The salary range for the Director position is $121,516 – $164,046 and is complimented by an excellent benefits package. The application window closes on December 15, 2023. To be considered for this exciting position, please apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi/jobs/4257031/library-direc… Follow up on their website to view this announcement in its entirety: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi/jobs/4257031/library-direc… Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (mobile) 330-340-7115 bethbarker(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:bethbarker@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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Orkin Pest Control
by Phillip J Kwik 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

Hello: Does anyone in southeast Michigan have experience with Orkin Pest Control, specifically the company's canine bedbug detection service? Please feel free to contact me off this thread. Thanks. Phillip [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage001.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0]<https://troypl.org/> Phillip Kwik | Assistant Director, Library 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7577 [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage002.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage003.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage004.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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Clinton Macomb Public Library is hiring! Provisional Page
by Lisa Hernandez 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

Are you looking for a part-time job that is both rewarding and flexible? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! Clinton Macomb Public Library is hiring a provisional Page to join our team. As a Page, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to material circulation and customer service. This could be a great opportunity to learn about our library and community. We are seeking a high-quality candidate who can work independently and as part of a team. To learn more about this position and to view the full job description, please visit our website: https://cmpl.org/employment/

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Programming for Student Loan Repayment
by Kristin.LaLonde＠mymichigan.org 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

Hello all, has anyone hosted a program at their library to help people choose their Student Loan Repayment track? I know many libraries do something similar for people who need help picking a Medicare plan but I was curious if anyone did something to help people who graduated college and now have to start paying loans. It seems like a very confusing process! Are there non-profit groups out there who do that sort of thing? Thank you, Kristin LaLonde, MLIS, AHIP Health Sciences Library Manager MyMichigan Health 4005 Orchard Drive Midland, Michigan 48670 Phone (Midland) (989) 839-3262 Phone (Gratiot) (989) 466-7047 kristin.lalonde(a)mymichigan.org<mailto:kristin.lalonde@mymichigan.org> [cid:image001.png@01DA1251.81299D50] Please note that this email message and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential information that is protected against use or disclosure under federal and state law. The information is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipient. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this information in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, copying or action taken in reliance on the contents of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please advise by immediate reply.

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Millage Renewal
by Susan Wess 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Ours also passed. 996 yes, 294 no. Very thankful for our community & also the library's hard working staff. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Harper Woods Library Millage - Success!
by B. Kristen Valyi-Hax 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

I'm thrilled to announce that the Harper Woods Public Library millage renewal passed with an 80% approval by the voters (Yes-1304, No-316)! We are grateful for the support from our community and I'm so proud of all the hard work that the library staff and board does on behalf of its citizens. -- B. Kristen Valyi-Hax Director Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-343-2575 313-343-2127 (fax)

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by Stephanie Reed 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

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"Scams & What Not to Click On" Program Rec
by Lexi Smith 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Good afternoon everyone, Last month the Grosse Pointe Public Library had the wonderful Michael Wilson run a program for our patrons called "Scams & What Not to Click On!" This program was IMMENSELY popular and went really well. We all learned something new, and I'm pretty sure we didn't even get through half of his full presentation! If you're interested in contacting Mike for this class or any of his other computers-for-seniors centered classes, you can contact him via email at backoncourse(a)att.net or visit his website <https://www.ourseniorhelp.com/>for more information. Best, Alexis Smith (She/Her/Hers) Emerging Technologies Librarian Grosse Pointe Public Library (313) 640-4775

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poetry program recommendation
by Sara Jurek 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Last night, Northville District Library hosted Parvinder Mehta, a Sikh American poet, to share poems from her recently published Anthology, *On Wings of Words*. Parvinder is a born teacher and talked about her poems as she read them, making her words very accessible to the audience. Our patrons really enjoyed the program- most participants even purchased a copy of her book. Parvinder's contact information: p.mehta(a)yahoo.com A short bio: Dr. Parvinder Mehta is a Sikh American emerging poet who earned her Ph.D. in English from Wayne State University. She currently teaches undergraduate courses in literature, Asian art, and film along with writing courses at Wayne State. Through her creative work, she hopes to allow the readers to patiently listen to whispers of social justice, echoes of our buried histories, and melodies of human potential for a more ethical and compassionate world. -- Sara Jurek (she/her) Adult Services Librarian Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020 x 225 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/15649295?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/15649295?utm_med…> [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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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars - November 8, 2023 Highlighted Content Resources for Supporting Veterans and Military-Affiliated Patrons<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/veterans-resources-for-librari…>: Libraries play a vital role in serving the diverse needs of their communities, and one group that often benefits greatly is our nation's Veterans, current military members, and their families. Chances are you’re already doing great work in welcoming this population, offering needed information and services, and helping them stay connected to their communities. This collection of resources can help libraries enhance their support for our military-affiliated community members, ensuring that they receive the assistance and recognition they deserve. Explore topics including mental health resources, community engagement, employment and education information, and community reintegration after military service. Explore a selection of booklists and podcasts that offer display ideas and firsthand stories from those who have served. Time to Change the "Checklist": A Toolkit for Reimagining School Readiness<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/school-readiness-toolkit.html>: A literature review of over 150 research studies indicates that we are missing the mark in preparing our children for school by equating “school readiness” with a finite checklist of academic skills to be mastered by age five. Instead, we should think about school readiness as a robust developmental process that spans the early childhood years through age eight. Libraries are perfect places for children to develop early learning skills and practices to prepare them for school. You may already be offering opportunities at your library in programs such as storytimes, play groups, and STEM/STEAM workshops. Or maybe you want some planning and assessment tools to help you learn and communicate the impact of this programming for the families in your community. The free, online Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit, includes an easy-to-use structure for incorporating these important skills and practices into the programs in your library. Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 7 November 2023<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-acce…>: This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. WebJunction Webinars These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://learn.webjunction.org/>. Let’s Talk Race: Community Healing through Conversation Tuesday, November 14, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/lets-talk-race.html Library communities around the country are seeing rising levels of division, distrust, and segregation. Recognizing the need for community healing, library staff at the Richland Library in South Carolina formed the Let’s Talk Race team to explore strategies for deepening community connections and engagement. Since 2016, the Let’s Talk Race team has facilitated more than 250 in-person or online discussions, community forums, and events, reaching more than 4,000 participants, and creating opportunities for civic engagement, community connections, and courageous conversations. Earlier this year, the Richland Library launched the open-source Let’s Talk Race Curriculum<https://www.richlandlibrary.com/lets-talk-race-curriculum>, providing a set of easy-to-follow resources for other libraries, museums, and related organizations to implement with their local communities. The curriculum includes facilitation best practices, conversation guides, videos, and more. The curriculum provides a learning pathway to help get started, build facilitation skills, and create conversation guides to hold your own circles of dialog. Living Our Values Out Loud: Programs that Walk the Talk Tuesday, November 28, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/living-our-values-out-loud.h… >From zero-waste events to upcycling to refreshments, how we choose to carry out our work in libraries says a lot about our values. We can’t just pay lip service to sustainability-we need to practice what we’re talking about! This webinar will be an inspiring discussion with a panel of practitioners who have found ways to design, implement, and evaluate library programs using frameworks that better represent their libraries' values, such as the triple bottom line definition of sustainability and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Tools for Reimagining School Readiness Tuesday, December 5, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 90 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/tools-for-reimagining-school… Libraries play a vital role in preparing young children for school by providing interactive and playful programs in which children can develop social, emotional, math, science, and executive function skills and practices. Research has shown these skills to be important for later academic and lifelong success. The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit<https://bayareadiscoverymuseum.org/resources/educator-resources/library-too…> provides free, online, research-based resources, created specifically for library staff. These resources make it easy for you to enhance what you are already doing, with eye-catching tips, planning tools, program surveys, activity ideas, family conversation starters, social media posts, and more. Stronger Together: Collective Impact and Climate Action Programming Wednesday, December 13, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 90 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/collective-impact-climate-ac… Libraries are catalysts and conveners for climate action in our communities. This webinar will feature practitioners who are having a collective impact through collaborations with others in the community, to address the pressing challenges related to climate change. Join these practitioners to hear practical ideas for how to ensure that good intentions have a positive impact on our communities. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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