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Fire Safety Training - Call your local fire department today!
by Megan Buck 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Hi Friends! Yesterday, the Dickinson County Library experienced an electrical fire that started 2 boxes of books on fire... Thankfully, our staff have annual fire extinguisher training, and one fast-acting staff member was able to put out the fire before it spread! (Another staff member was calling 911 and within minutes, the FD arrived with full hoses!) Fires can double in size every 30 seconds – so fast response is absolutely necessary!! I can't say enough about the importance of fire safety training and would highly encourage you to get your staff trained! We could have been looking at a flooded Library, an extended closure, and expensive repairs/replacements. Instead, we have a few light fixtures to replace, a square meter of carpet, and a few days of smokey air. (The boxes of books were set aside for recycling, so no loss.) We have had excellent luck in having our city Fire Department provide our staff with full fire extinguisher training each year at our staff training day – but, even if you don’t have the ability to host a full training day, it is highly likely the FD could come and do a very quick training during your regular workday (or even more than 1 to accommodate staff schedules!). If you cannot schedule the FD to come, at the very least – encourage your staff to check out the following video (or one like it) to be sure they know how an extinguisher works… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58naKHqpCWo 😊 Hope everyone has a safe weekend! Megan Megan Buck Dickinson County Library 401 Iron Mountain Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 www.dcl-lib.org<http://www.dcl-lib.org> (906) 774-1218

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Refunds for Credit Card Payments
by Ashley Gillies 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Good morning, We are in the process of implementing a new pay system for our copy and print services that will allow patrons to pay with credit cards. Since credit card payments are handled by a third party, we are discussing how to best handle refunds. To libraries who accept credit card payments for similar services, how do you handle credit card refunds? I appreciate your insight! Ashley Gillies Emerging Technologies Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4351 www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> (she/her/hers)

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Materials available
by Vanessa Walstra 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

Hi everyone, Herrick has some free items available to the first responders: * 10 minimally processed copies of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (purchased this summer for a Lakeshore Reads program) * Labels: * 10 boxes of Halloween stickers (orange and black with silhouette of a witch on broom) * 2 boxes of Red Large Print stickers * 2 boxes of Easter stickers (green with black bunny) * 2 boxes of Valentine's Day stickers (red with black cupid) * 3 boxes of Lucky Day stickers (green with white four leaf clover) * 4 boxes of Manga stickers (blue with face and Manga in white letters) * 1 box of Thanksgiving stickers (yellow with brown turkey) * 1 box of Suspense stickers (red with Suspense in white letters) Let me know if you want some/all of these and how you would like to receive them (no mailing). Have a great day! Vanessa Walstra Manager of Collections and Digital Resources Herrick District Library 300 S. River Holland, MI 49423 vwalstra(a)herrickdl.org 616-355-3718

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MCLS is hiring a Systems Administrator
by Mary Ruthko 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

MCLS is hiring a Systems Administrator! Full job ad (PDF): https://www.mcls.org/index.php/download_file/view/2423/398/ 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/>. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to us at jobs(a)mcls.org<mailto:jobs@mcls.org>. We’ll begin reviewing applications on Monday, Jan. 29, and plan to hold interviews in February. We look forward to hearing from you! [cid:ad1e37dc-5b39-4827-8150-a7e15662d64a] 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> 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 a reasonable accommodation to apply for this job opening or 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.

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Do you circulate sleds?
by Joyce Becker 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

Is your library circulating sleds? If yes, do you have any policies in place that you could share. Thanks, Joyce [cid:image001.png@01DA44AD.F8C1EAA0] Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlilbrary.org

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Portland District Library Seeks an Outreach Librarian/School Library Strategist
by Cory Grimminck 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

We have partnered with Portland Public Schools to create and fund this unique position, and are now looking for a unique individual to fill it. Is that you? The full job description and PDL application are attached. Please feel free to contact me at 517-647-6981 ext 4 or cgrimminck(a)portlandmilibrary.com if you have any questions. Thanks, Cory

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Public Comment Requested on the Proposed School Librarian Preparation Standards
by Bruce Sarjeant 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

Hello All. While not a public librarian, this request just jumped into my inbox from the Michigan Department of Education and I thought you might want to know. It was released this morning. https://www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/Memos/2024/01/Sch… -- 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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waivers for offsite activities
by Elissa Zimmer 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

Hello, Staff at a couple of our branches would like to hold sledding programs offsite at a local golf course and a local park. Has anyone done anything similar to this and if so, did you require participants to sign a waiver or put on the advertising that patrons "sled at their own risk"? Thanks, Elissa -- Elissa Zimmer (she/her) Districtwide Program Coordinator Webster Branch Manager Van Buren District Library 200 N Phelps St Decatur, MI 49045 269-423-4771

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(Free!) Lexmark toner, HP ink cartridges
by Sara Simich (Roseville Public Library) 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

Happy Thursday! We have (4) unopened Lexmark toner cartridges and (1) HP Tri-color ink cartridge up for grabs. Compatible device details are shown in the attached images. If interested, please contact me with your RIDES code. Sara I. Simich Clerical Coordinator Roseville Public Library Desk: (586) 447-4551 [cid:cb183a6e-3181-4668-929a-7107ac9ee125]<https://rosevillelibrary.org/wordpress/>

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Job Posting Extended: Library Director at Fife Lake Public Library
by Danielle Baldwin 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

The Fife Lake Public Library has an opening for a full-time Library Director <https://www.tadl.org/posts/job-opening-flpl-library-director>. The deadline for applying has been extended to February 9, 2024. *Library Director* The Director serves as administrator for the Fife Lake Public Library (FLPL) in accordance with policies, procedures, strategic plans, and budgetary constraints as set forth by the FLPL Board of Trustees and reports to the Board. This professional position is responsible for library operations, policy and procedure development, staff supervision, collection development and acquisition, budgeting/finances, programming, and collaboration with community stakeholders. For more information please review the full job description <https://www.tadl.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/LibraryDirectoryJobDescrip…> . *Preferred Credentials for Position* - Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university. - Minimum of Level 4 Certification from the Library of Michigan or agreement to obtain this certification. - Experience in professional library management and/or administration. - Knowledge of budgeting, public library finance, and applicable federal and state law. - Possess excellent communication skills and competency in office related computer software. *Salary and Benefits* - Salary range is $40,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience - 4% retirement employer contribution to MERS <https://www.mersofmich.com/mers/about-mers/who-we-are/> annually - 80% employer paid insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield - 160 hours of annual Paid Time Off - 6 paid Holidays *To Apply* Please submit a letter of interest, application <https://www.tadl.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/FLPL_Employment_Applicatio…> from our website, and resume via email to: flpl-director-search(a)tadl.org Or via mail to: Search Committee Fife Lake Public Library 77 Lakecrest Lane Fife Lake, MI 49633 *Fife Lake Michigan Information* Fife Lake is a gorgeous community in northern Michigan and offers its community a beautiful library facility that will soon be expanded. The village is a 35 minute drive to Traverse City, 25 minutes to Cadillac, and 40 minutes to Grayling. The area is known for its excellent boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming opportunities, as well as its small town atmosphere. For information on what the library and surrounding area has to offer, please the following links: - FLPL website <https://www.tadl.org/about/fife-lake-public-library> and statistics dashboard <https://stats.tadl.org/view/fifelake> - FLPL Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/FifeLakePublicLibrary/> - Fife Lake Village website <https://www.fifelakevillage.org/> and Township website <https://www.fifelaketwp.com/> - The Fife Lake portion of North Country Trail <https://northcountrytrail.org/our-work/trail-towns/fife-lake/> - Forest Area Public Schools <https://forestarea.org/> The Fife Lake Public Library is a member of the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) and Northland Library Cooperative. Within the TADL district there are six public library facilities supported by the district millage. Three of these facilities (Fife Lake, Interlochen, Peninsula) are Member libraries that receive most of their support through a contractual agreement with the district. Although Member libraries have independent elected boards, hire their own library directors, and operate autonomously, they are full partners with TADL in that their collections are shared throughout the district, and they participate in the online public catalog as well as TADL provided public computing and wireless access systems. *Danielle Baldwin* she/her/hers <https://odu.edu/safespace/pronouns-and-why-they-matter> Finance and Human Resources Manager Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 dbaldwin(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549 www.tadl.org

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