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HWPL is hiring!
by Deb Hemmye 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

The Huntington Woods Public Library is hiring two circulation staff: one entry-level Circulation Specialist and one Circulation Supervisor. See attached job descriptions for more information and to apply. Both positions will remain open until filled; interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

Summer Reading .... 2026! Semiquincentennial Survey The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is always looking ahead for libraries. They are already making exciting plans for our dinosaur themed 2026 program, Unearth a Story. However, did you know that 2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the signing of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence? CSLP has heard rumblings from some libraries about patriotic festivities and staff already being appointed on town committees about these celebrations. Some libraries wish to celebrate the 250th during summer reading and are wondering what CSLP might offer... CSLP needs your feedback! CSLP volunteers created a short survey<https://forms.gle/tT1N5Bk3ztwJQ4x96> on this topic so we can better shape our program for 2026. CSLP would love to have your input! https://forms.gle/tT1N5Bk3ztwJQ4x96. TALK: Text to Learn for Kindergarten Subscribe to TALK by July 10 to receive IMLS grant funded texts IMLS grant funds are available until July 10, 2024 to cover the cost of text messages for new TALK subscribers anywhere in the United States. These funds are available on a first come, first served basis to individual public libraries, co-ops, groups of libraries, and state-level implementations. Please note that grant funds do not cover the subscription price, which is calculated based on service population. Subscription discounts apply for MCLS members, and for co-op/group/state implementations. Text and Learn for Kindergarten (TALK)<https://mcls.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=70f5d96e1d549a56752300142&id…> is an early learning text messaging service created by librarians<https://mcls.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=70f5d96e1d549a56752300142&id…> for libraries. Based on the ALSC/PLA "Every Child Ready to Read" program, TALK is provided at no cost to caregivers of children ages 5 and under. Available in English and Spanish, it helps public libraries connect with underserved parents and caregivers, encourages caregiver-child interactions to support early learning, and suggests easy activities appropriate to a child's development level that help prepare them for school success. In addition, subscribing public libraries can also use TALK to promote their own programs for young children. The service comes with multiple toolkits for promotion, partnership building, getting started, and more, plus a web-based account portal and support provided by MCLS. To receive IMLS grant funded texts, you must subscribe to TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, a service of MCLS, no later than Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Please fill out this no-obligation quote request<https://mcls.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=70f5d96e1d549a56752300142&id…> for details. If you would like a demonstration of TALK or need to discuss billing options that align with your fiscal year, please email talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org>. Resources LJ/SLJ Public Library Youth Services Leadership Summit - FREE in Ohio! The 2024 LJ/SLJ Public Library Youth Services Leadership Summit, hosted by Library Journal and School Library Journal, is taking place in Ohio! It will be held September 26-27 at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. The Summit will bring together current and aspiring youth services leaders from across the country for a day and a half of timely and actionable learning, sharing, and connection. Join leaders who are driving the future of public libraries and gain ideas and skills that will help you take your career, and your youth services programs, to the next level.?? This is a FREE event and registration is required. More information and registration: https://read.libraryjournal.com/new-location-for-the-youth-services-summit. Information Literacy Last week, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the launch of a new nationwide Information Literacy Initiative. The multi-partner project provides a website, InformationLiteracy.gov<https://www.informationliteracy.gov/>, that offers a wide range of ready-to-use tools and resources for library and museum professionals to engage their communities to find, understand, evaluate, and share accurate information. The website includes lesson plans and worksheets, community engagement and social media materials, examples of innovative work being done, and suggestions for partnership outreach, an important component for smaller libraries with limited resources to support financial, health, and digital literacy skills. Exhibit for Teens Available for Public Libraries Social pressures, a desire to take risks, insecurities, and many other factors affect a teen's decision to try illicit drugs and/or continue to experiment with them. Many teens do not understand the long-term harm these drugs can cause. The consequences of drug use include changes in behavior, academic issues, strained family relationships, depression symptoms, and even suicide risks and loss of interest in the future. Research has found that teens desire the facts about drugs, without lectures or scare tactics. They are very interested in knowing more, and they need help in staying drug-free. The DEA Museum has developed a new exhibit, for use in public libraries, to inform young people about drugs. The exhibit addresses teens and younger children by asking, "So what's the big deal about drugs?" The exhibit, entitled Drugs and You: Use Your Head, provides information about specific drugs, addiction, and peer pressure, but goes on to encourage teens to develop dreams for their future, engage in healthy activities, and build positive friendships. Drugs and You is a "pop up" two-sided, three-dimensional unit/exhibit approximately 8 feet high and 5 feet wide. All exhibit information is presented in a friendly, engaging way that welcomes the visitor to explore the exhibit in discrete sections. An appealing graphic novel design and informational "bubbles" invite teens to learn through words on the panel and through the content connected to QR codes that are integrated within the design. It is recommended that a five-foot circumference surrounding the exhibit be maintained for visitor viewing and engagement. While there are no computers or speakers in the exhibit, teens/visitors will be viewing videos on their phones or tablets, so audio should be considered when the library location is chosen. The exhibit is being loaned to libraries at no cost for an agreed upon duration while supplies are available. The length of time the exhibit will be shown is up to the venue, but a recommended time duration is at least two months. The exhibit is easy to set up and take down by following the included directions. A printed resource sheet and QR code flyers are also provided to distribute to the public. For more information contact: deamuseum(a)dea.gov<mailto:deamuseum@dea.gov> De-escalation Strategies for Libraries, Archives, and Museum Staff WebJunction Length: 1 hour This course will equip you with ways to de-escalate conflict in libraries, archives, and museums. This conflict could be between staff as well as between and among those who are using the facilities, attending programs, or visiting our spaces (users). You will learn to use a framework for connecting and/or intervening in a conflict, with a consideration for the safety of staff and users. Understanding what makes individuals feel safe can vary from person to person. In this course, you will also learn to use de-escalation tools to enforce policy in proactive and courteous ways and head off conflict. Learn more and register: https://learn.webjunction.org/enrol/index.php?id=691 ReadyNOW Would you like to build community relationships? Do you want to be ready for crises that may affect youth and families in your community? If so, you'll want to consider participating in the University of Maryland led Ready NOW: Supporting Youth and Families During Crisis<https://readynow.ischool.umd.edu/> initiative. In its second year, Ready NOW is integrating learnings from year 1 of the initiative and expands on work that took place in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. That work led to the publication of Library Staff as Public Servants: A Field Guide for Preparing to Serve Communities in Times of Crisis<https://yxlab.ischool.umd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Field-Guide-2021-F…> (fondly known as The Field Guide). The Field Guide outlines four Essential Tasks that libraries and their staff need to embrace to serve historically marginalized youth and families successfully. The Ready NOW project team is now recruiting library staff from across the United States to join in on the IMLS-funded next phase of the initiative. Participating library staff will benefit from the opportunity to: * Build strategies for working with community partners in support of historically marginalized youth and families * Gain knowledge of how to prepare, with community partners, for crisis situations * Attend a series of participatory design training sessions to gain skills in community engagement, co-creation, iteration, and re-imagining systems and structures * Design materials for use by others across the US working to serve their communities during emergencies Staff from 13 libraries across the United States will be selected to work with their state library agency to participate in year two of this initiative. A $2000 stipend to use in support of learning about community and building crisis related services will be provided for selected libraries. Project activities for selected library staff begins in September/October of 2024 and continues through the spring of 2025. Learn more by registering here<https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvf-2upj4uEtXgoVmuy_ZxDsOG8FyxIiVF> to attend an information session on July 9, 2024 (Tuesday) at 2 pm ET. If you have any questions, contact the Ready NOW team at: readynow(a)umd.edu<mailto:readynow@umd.edu> and visit our website<https://readynow.ischool.umd.edu/> to learn more about us. Hope you all had a great 4th of July week/weekend! 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. Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image001.png@01DAD14E.07DFE960] [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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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity
by Diane M. Damuth 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

POSITION TITLE: Community Engagement Manager LOCATION: Service Center - Comstock Park, MI SALARY RANGE: $75,000-100,000 per year. Starting salary is negotiable within this range based on a candidate's experience and credentials. CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, non-union DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 22, 2024 @ 5:00pm To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: Job Openings | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Kent District Library Job Openings (governmentjobs.com)<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl> All applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, so as to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Diane Damuth Senior Human Resources Generalist Kent District Library 814 West River Center Dr. NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321 office 616-784-2016 ext. 2228 | cell 616-818-8564 [Signature-tagline300x17] <http://kdl.org/>

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Class 5 Administrative Assistant Compensation?
by Dan Hutchins 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

Hi all, Ten days ago I asked those of you in class 5 libraries, with class 6s and 4s invited to chime in, to share with me what you pay your full-time accounting/finance/business person based upon education. I received such useful information I decided to ask those of you in class 5 libraries, with class 6s and 4s again invited to chime in, what you pay your library's administrative assistant? I've included the job description of ours below. Of note, VBDL's administrative assistant also has significant bookkeeping responsibilities and is our ILS admin. Once again, thank you for your help! Dan Hutchins Executive Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771 Nature of Work:The Administrative Assistant is an administrative, clerical position, requiring a person who is able to work independently once library routines are mastered. These skills can be learned through on-the-job training. Confidentiality and professionalism are expected and always required in this position. This person is expected to work independently and may devise their own methods of performing clerical routines within the framework determined by the supervisor. The Administrative Assistant serves the library on a full-time basis that includes some evening and Saturday hours. The Administrative Assistant is responsible to the Assistant Director. Responsibilities:1. Receipt revenues and maintain financial records2. Prepare monthly vouchers for payment of bills and prepare payments3. Prepares monthly library statistical report4. Order library supplies and check incoming orders against invoices5. Prepare monthly board information packet6. Serves as the administrator for the District’s integrated library systema. Maintain current patron registration file and produce overdue notices7. Prepare and process biweekly payroll8. Answer library phone and direct calls as needed9. Assist at circulation/reference desk 10. Other tasks as assigned Qualifications:1. Two years of college or equivalent experience required2. Familiarity with bookkeeping including commonly used accounting software packages such as QuickBooks, Peachtree, etc.3. Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Internet utilities4. Ability to learn standard library tasks, and to follow library policies and procedures5. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and the public6. Ability to work some evening and weekend hours7. Ability to read fine print with or without corrective lenses, to lift 30 pounds, bend, twist, crouch, kneel and refile library material up to 90 inches in heightHours and Compensation: Level: XX 40 hours per week Benefits dependent on hours assigned per week.

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Virtual Dialogue for Academic Library Staff - Join Us July 17!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

Academic library staff - you're invited to a Virtual Dialogue! Join the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Engagement, Consulting, & Training Team for a guided conversation on Wednesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). This Virtual Dialogue is crafted to give people working in academic libraries at all levels and in all positions an opportunity to connect and share your strategies, insights, and experiences with each other. Please plan to have your microphone enabled and camera on to participate in the dialogue. Register for the dialogue now at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvfuyprTkqHtLXae0hJucHuhIr1RZZTh…. If you have any questions, please reach out at engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org>. We look forward to connecting with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, & Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01DAD13C.5D719A20] 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>

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Accessibility Policy
by Gabrielle Kindig 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share your library's accessibility policy, as well as what class size you are? Many thanks! [cid:image002.png@01DAD13A.4A1EC5D0]Gabby Kindig (she/they) | Marketing/Communications Manager East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd | East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6509 | gkindig(a)cityofeastlansing.com<mailto:gkindig@cityofeastlansing.com> Please note: My usual working hours are 12-9pm Mondays and Thursdays, and 11am-6pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but as a public library worker my working hours may be variable. While I have sent this email at a time that works for me I do not expect that you will read, respond or address this email outside of your working hours.

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Job Posting: Head of Circulation, Full-Time
by Jordan Wright 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

Hello, Ferndale Area District Library is hiring a full-time Head of Circulation. *Position Title:* Head of Circulation *Reports to:* Library Director *Hours per week:* 40, including evenings and weekends *Starting pay: *$58,000 annually ($27.88 per hour), as part of a 10 step scale *Benefits include:* Blue Cross Blue Shield (medical, dental, vision, Rx), Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, 401(a) plan, Optional 457 and Roth IRA plans offered, paid holidays, PTO, paid professional memberships and development opportunities *Classification:* Non-union position Please see the attached job posting for more information. Please send a resume, cover letter, and completed employment application <https://ferndalepubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/About%20Us/fadl-emplo…> *as a single PDF document* to Jordan Wright, jordan(a)fadl.org by end of day Thursday, July 18th. Thanks, jordan -- Jordan Wright Library Director Ferndale Area District Library 248-546-2504 x 691

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Full Time Facilities/Maintenance Specialist Employment Opportunity - White Lake Township Library
by Heather Clark 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

The White Lake Township Library is a wonderful workplace, and we have a new opportunity to join our team. We seek a dependable, organized, and knowledgeable Facilities Specialist to care for our building and work with our staff and patrons. Under the supervision of the Library Director, this position performs a wide variety of duties related to the safe and efficient operation of the library building and grounds. The primary functions of this position include general and preventative maintenance and repairs, inventory management, coordinating services with outside vendors, and fostering a collaborative environment by partnering with library staff on projects and room setup. This posting will remain open until filled. Heather Clark Administrative Assistant/Marketing/Volunteer Coordinator White Lake Township Library 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road White Lake, MI 48386 (p) 248-698-4942 x 110 hclark(a)whitelakelibrary.org

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Collections Library Assistant
by Kristie Feguer 08 Jul '24

08 Jul '24

The Reed City Area District Library is currently hiring for a Collections Library Assistant. Ideal candidates will be passionate about collection development. Interested applicants can send a copy of their resume and cover letter to admin(a)reedcitylibrary.org The full job description is also available on our website. Reed City Area District Library

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Oak Park Clerk Position
by Kimberly Schaaf 05 Jul '24

05 Jul '24

Greetings, Oak Park Public Library has a part time circulation clerk position open. Join our team and help us serve an amazing community! This position is for 12-20 per week and pays $15.00 per hour. For more information or to apply for the position, please visit the City of Oak Park application website: https://oakparkmi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3414154 [http://oakparkmi.applicantpro.com/images/4/10489/CityofOakPark_logo.png]<https://oakparkmi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3414154> Part-Time Library Clerk - Oak Park, MI<https://oakparkmi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3414154> JOB TITLE:Library Clerk - Part-TimeDEPARTMENT/DIVISION:Oak Park Public Library JOB SUMMARY:The City of Oak Park is seeking a Library Clerk to perform a variety of general library duties, including but not limited to tasks related to the circulation of library materials, providing assistance with library patron accounts, providing direct public service with technology, collection maintenance tasks,... oakparkmi.applicantpro.com Thank you, Kimberly Schaaf Director, Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Office: 248-691-7566

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