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TALK promotional bookmarks free through RIDES
by Alicia Ford 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Hi everyone, I saw someone post recently to offer the same - we have some new bookmarks and two new 81/2x11 posters promoting TALK (Text and Learn for Kindergarten) that can be sent thru RIDES if anyone would like them. Please email off-list at alicia(a)colomapubliclibrary.net <mailto:alicia@colomapubliclibrary.net> and we'll send to the first responding library. Thanks, Alicia Ford Assistant Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center St. P.O. Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3431

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Teen Special Effects Makeup Program
by Cheyenne Smigiel 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Hello, My colleague and I are aiming to put on a special effects makeup workshop for teens in high school, this October. We have reached out to one company already, but found their prices to be a bit out of our budget. If anyone has done something like this before in their library, we would appreciate recommendations for businesses who offer this type of class / workshop. Any other tips and suggestions are also welcome. Thank you! -- Cheyenne Smigiel PT Youth Services Librarian Saint Clair Shores Public Library (586) 771-9020 Ext. 1569

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Circulation of Vox Books with IR Glasses question
by Alicia Ford 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Hello, We recently received 4 IR Vox books with interactive, reusable goggles in one of the collections of Vox books (High Interest readers) shipped this summer by Library of Michigan to requesting libraries (see attached pic for reference). As these are our first talking books with IR goggles, I wondered if anyone already circulating these would be willing to share how they were doing so? Anyone have to purchase special bags to hold both the goggles and the Vox book? I can be emailed off-list at alicia(a)colomapubliclibrary.net <mailto:alicia@colomapubliclibrary.net> . Thanks so much, Alicia Ford Assistant Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center St. P.O. Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3431

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FREE!
by Betsy Myers 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Tonight we are hosting (another) Michigan author program via Zoom, free for everyone! This is the last one in a series of amazing authors donating their time and supporting libraries. If you haven't read anything by* Susie Finkbeiner <https://catalog.tadl.org/main/search?query=finkbeiner%2C+susie>*, you are missing out. Her book, *All Manner of Things* was a 2020 Michigan Notable Book! Her newest, *The All-American* just came out a couple weeks ago and is perfect for summer. Please join us, meet her, ask questions, help me make this a great event for another author who supports libraries and has written some fantastic books. Who knows, you may find your next favorite author tonight or be able to truly recommend Susie's books to patrons based on first hand knowledge from the author. You in? * Tonight, 6:30pm, register at tadl.org/finkbeiner <http://tadl.org/finkbeiner>.* (Maybe...just maybe...I will give you a peek of my new-newfoundland puppy, George. Who doesn't like puppies?!) -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Teen Special Effects Makeup Program
by Cheyenne Smigiel 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Hello, My colleague and I are aiming to put on a special effects makeup workshop for teens in high school, this October. We have reached out to one company already, but found their prices to be a bit out of our budget. If anyone has done something like this before in their library, we would appreciate recommendations for businesses who offer this type of class / workshop. Any other tips and suggestions are also welcome. Thank you! -- Cheyenne Smigiel PT Youth Services Librarian Saint Clair Shores Public Library (586) 771-9020 Ext. 1569

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Six Wives of Henry VIII: Six Wives & Six Stories
by Kirsten Wellnitz 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Join us on Zoom tomorrow Wed, Aug 16, 6:00 pm for The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Six women and Six Stories with presenter Martina Mathisen. More information can be found on our event calendar here: https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/evening-sessions-six-wives-henry-vii… Kirsten Wellnitz Managing Librarian Alice & Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ext. 2111

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Full Time Genealogy and Local History Librarian
by Jennifer Osborne 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Hi everyone - forgive the cross posting, Due to the forthcoming retirement of our long-time Genealogy/Local History Librarian, Mark Mullinax, we are starting the search for his successor. The candidate we hire will work alongside Mark for a few weeks before his retirement to learn about our specialized local history collection. Both the job posting and the job application are attached below. Genealogy and Local History Librarian Job Posting <https://brightonlibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Genealogy-Local-His…> Job Application <https://brightonlibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BDL-Job-Application…> Jennifer Osborne Head of Adult Services Brighton District Library 810-229-6571 x225 josborne(a)brightonlibrary.info

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Bookends
by Cassandra J Suh 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Hello, Troy Public Library has a large amount of metal bookends available. They are all beige/taupe in the 3 patterns shown in the attached photo. They must be picked up from Troy Public Library. Please respond to this email with any questions! Thank you. Cassandra Suh

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Digitizing Hidden Collections Now Accepting Initial Applications - Deadline Nov. 1, 2023!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Check out this grant opportunity from CLIR! 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 The Michigan School Meals program allows for all public school students, grades Pre-K to 12, to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Learn more<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/michigan-school-meals>. [cid:4366dcc1-3d6b-4066-8ecc-bda36e567691] ________________________________ CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov Grants ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 will be awarded to non-profit organizations for the preservation of rare and unique materials [clir-brandmark-with-2-line] [Digitizing Hidden Collections logo in white rectangle on blurred background of photo grid with] <https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> CLIR Announces Call for Submissions: Grants for Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives Awards Funding of $4,000,000 Allocated to Facilitate the Digitization of Rare and Unique Materials Apply for a DHC:AUV Award <https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting initial applications for Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Amplifying Unheard Voices<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…>. Made possible through the generous support of the Mellon Foundation, this competitive program is dedicated to financing the digitization of rare and unique materials held by various collecting organizations. Amplifying Unheard Voices The program’s objective is to encourage proposals for the digitization of materials that enrich the public’s understanding of the histories of underrepresented communities, particularly those of people of color and other marginalized populations. These are communities and perspectives that have not received adequate recognition or attention. By funding a second cohort encompassing academic, independent, and community-based organizations, CLIR aims to empower the creation of digital repositories that contain previously inaccessible or underutilized collections. This will lead to a wider appreciation of the significance of providing access to resources that tell the stories of historically marginalized individuals, groups, and communities, all within a framework of equitable and inclusive digital spaces. CLIR will award grants ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 in the local currency of the recipient organizations. The awarded projects are scheduled to begin on January 1, 2025. Five Fundamental Values At the core of this program lie five fundamental values, which have played an integral role in its design and will serve as guiding principles for the assessment of applications by reviewers. These values encompass the promotion of public knowledge, the embrace of diverse representation, the formation of genuine partnerships, the establishment of sustainable infrastructures, and the prioritization of community-centric accessibility. Throughout the application process, CLIR staff and reviewers will collaborate with applicants to foster a deeper and broader understanding of how these values can be advanced through establishment of digital libraries and archives. Application Process The application process has two stages. The initial application is open to eligible nonprofit collecting organizations located in the United States and Canada. Deadline for submission of proposals is set for 11:59 pm ET on November 1, 2023. During this stage, applicants are encouraged to effectively communicate the significance of the materials and the need for support through this grant. The program’s independent review panel will then select applicants whose initial proposals align closely with the program’s scope and reflect its core values. These selected applicants will be invited to submit a final proposal in early 2024. Detailed information about the application process can be found on the program’s Apply for an Award<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> page. Webinars for Applicants To offer further guidance to potential applicants, CLIR will host an informational webinar for applicants<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> on September 14 at 1:00 pm ET, followed by a Q&A session<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> on October 11 at 1:00 pm ET. Participation requires advance registration. Both sessions will be live captioned, and transcripts along with recordings will be made available on the program’s Apply for an Award<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> page after the events. About CLIR The Council on Library and Information Resources is an independent, nonprofit organization that forges strategies to enhance research, teaching, and learning environments in collaboration with libraries, cultural institutions, and communities of higher learning. Learn more at clir.org<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…>. About the Mellon Foundation The Mellon Foundation is the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. Since 1969, the Foundation has been guided by its core belief that the humanities and arts are essential to human understanding. The Foundation believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom that can be found there. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. Learn more at mellon.org<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…>. For media inquiries, please contact: Stacey Patton, Director of Communications, spatton(a)clir.org<mailto:spatton@clir.org>. [Facebook] <https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> [LinkedIn] <https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> [Twitter] <https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> [Instagram] <https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> [YouTube] <https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> [clir-white-with-wordmark] <https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVq9yx4zvtqgW4ng9…> Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

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Canton Public Library Job Opening - IT Specialist I
by Marian Nicholson 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Job Title: IT Specialist I Supervisor: Carl Swanberg, Department Head - Information Technology Starting Wage: $17.74 - $21.28 per hour Scheduled Hours: Negotiable range: 20-28 hours per week Schedule: Flexible; including days, evenings as weekends Apply to: Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188 jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> Application Deadline: 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023 Application packets must include: a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter. Incomplete packets will not be reviewed. Under the management of the Information Technology Department Head, the IT Specialist provides technical support for library staff and patron use of technology. The IT Specialist also engages in the design and implementation of technology projects focused on enhancing the library's use of technology. The nature of the work requires evening and weekend hours. This is a regular part-time position and is non-exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assists with the installation, configuration, updating, and regular maintenance of endpoint systems. * Troubleshoots wired and wireless network connectivity issues. * Troubleshoots client access and authentication issues. * Assists frontline staff in providing technical support to library patrons. * Assists with the creation and maintenance of documentation. * Participates in promotion of IT security awareness initiatives. * Supports the design, development, implementation, and documentation of software automation tools to enhance library operations. SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES * Responds to IT problem reports and provides input to corresponding IT incident or problem reports. * Maintains inventory of technology assets by tracking their acquisition, deployment, and disposal. * Assists in the creation and maintenance of systems documentation. * Participates in incident response planning and disaster recovery testing. * Assists in staff training initiatives. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Stays informed of library news and events via review of all forms of library communication: website, email, SharePoint, library newsletter and blog. Contributes content as appropriate. * Participates in staff training, work groups, blogging, and accepts other occasional special assignments or duties in support of the library's goals and objectives. * Serves on committees and participates in initiatives as assigned, both within the library and with outside entities, partners, or associations. * Enforces library policies using a polite and professional approach. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * High School diploma, and currently enrolled in a library or technology focused degree program. * Familiarity with providing technical support for PC, mobile, and printing systems. * Familiarity with managing wired and wireless networking equipment. * Familiarity with deploying and maintaining Microsoft Windows desktop Operating systems and Office applications. * Strong problem-solving skills. * Help Desk or Customer Service experience. * Strong commitment to quality user services and adherence to technical standards. * Ability to work independently and escalate issues when warranted. * Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively with staff. * Consistent display of public service attitude that reflects the library's values. * Remains informed of trends in information technology through continuous learning activities. * Punctuality and dependability. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Working knowledge of Microsoft and Linux server operating systems. * Familiarity with enterprise backup systems. * Familiarity with PC imaging and deployment software. * Experience using library automation systems. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS * Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop or crouch. * Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs. * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in writing and verbally. * Ability to efficiently review, comprehend and produce a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hard copy form. * Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment. Canton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not a contract between the library and the employee, nor an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas. The library reserves the right to revise this job description at its discretion. [vsmCPLlogo] Marian Nicholson Department Head - Business Services nicholsonm(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1066

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