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Job Posting - PT Adult Services Librarian
by Jaclyn Miller 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Good afternoon, The Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham is currently accepting applications for a Part Time Librarian in the Adult Services Department. Please see the attached job description, or visit www.baldwinlib.org/ employment for the posting and application. Applications will be accepted until August 3, 2023. Have a great day, Jaclyn -- *Jaclyn Miller* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4682 www.baldwinlib.org

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Job Posting: Full Time Outreach and Community Relations Librarian
by Amy Greschaw 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Greetings! The Belleville Area District Library is hiring for a full-time Outreach and Community Relations Librarian. For complete details, please view the attached job posting, also pasted beneath my signature. Cheers, Amy Greschaw Head of Adult Services Belleville Area District Library 167 4th St. Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 699-3291 Outreach and Community Relations Librarian, Full-Time Starting Salary: $46,800 annually Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs /week Posted : July 20, 2023 Deadline: August 11, 2023 The Belleville Area District Library seeks a motivated, dynamic, highly-collaborative individual to join our Adult Services team. We are expanding our outreach services to adults and organizations in our community. Desired applicants will be people-centric and excited about making connections both inside and outside of the library. Other duties include collections, social media, marketing, and programming responsibilities. While experience in these areas is a plus, we are open to interviewing librarians new to the field who could see themselves excelling in this role. The BADL is a Class V Library, serving a diverse population of 42,000 in Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Sumpter Township. Our team endeavors to provide the public with superior customer service. Responsibilities: · Develops and oversees the regular operation of outreach services to adults in our service area. · Networks with groups within the community. · Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and computer assistance to library patrons. · Responsible for collection development of assigned areas, including selection, weeding, and promotion of those materials. · Collaborates with department staff to plan and implement programming. · Contributes and coordinates content for library webpage and social media to inform users about library programs, collections, and services. · Collaborates with other library staff on interdepartmental projects and programs. · In charge of the library and staff in the absence of the director, assistant director, and department heads. · Supervises the pages who shelve department materials. · Stays abreast of library trends and maintains skills through involvement in committees at The Library Network consortium, at professional development conferences, workshops, or events. Qualifications: · Master of Library Science or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program. · Possesses or is eligible for a level 2 certificate or higher from the Library of Michigan. · Must demonstrate effective communication skills and an ability and willingness to work collaboratively. · Confident public speaking skills. · Must have a strong public service orientation. · Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Tactfulness and adaptability in dealing with colleagues, the Board, and the public. · Strong computer and technology skills. · Knowledge of digital services available to library users. · Comfortable instructing others in both group and one-on-one settings. Essential Functions: · Work hours are varied and require some evenings and weekends. · Ability to travel between work locations and related places of business as needed. · Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves, maintain library materials and operate equipment. · Hearing ability to answer telephone and customer inquiries. · Ability to remain in a stationary position at the public service desks. · Frequent operation of a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine, printer, and fax machine. · The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the library to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. · Lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an at-will position. The Belleville Area District Library is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions affecting employment shall be made without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, marital status, familial status, family responsibilities, protected veteran status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, national origin, disability status, or other classification protected under federal, state or local law. To Apply: Application can be found at [ http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ | www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ ] Please submit cover letter, resume, and Belleville Area District Library employment application to Amy Greschaw, Head of Adult Services, at agreschaw(a)belleville.lib.mi.us.

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Brother Fax Machine
by Dryden Library 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Fax machine IS ABLE to go into delivery if you are interested in it!! No need for pick up. Dryden Township Library (zv098) 5480 Main Street P.O. Box 280 Dryden, MI 48428 Phone 810.796.3586 Fax 810.796.2634 drydentownshiplibrary(a)hotmail.com<mailto:drydentownshiplibrary@hotmail.com> www.drydentownshiplibrary.org<http://www.drydentownshiplibrary.org>

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Brother Fax Machine
by Dryden Library 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

We have a Brother 2820 Fax/copier plain paper machine. Comes with user's guide and quick set-up guide. $50.00—must pick-up. Dryden Township Library (zv098) 5480 Main Street P.O. Box 280 Dryden, MI 48428 Phone 810.796.3586 Fax 810.796.2634 drydentownshiplibrary(a)hotmail.com<mailto:drydentownshiplibrary@hotmail.com> www.drydentownshiplibrary.org<http://www.drydentownshiplibrary.org>

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Fwd: Six double sided
by Garrett Hungerford 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

RTDL is giving away 18 of the dark brown 6 ft tall steel shelves. They are double sided and can be attached side by side to each other. Please email me if you are interested. [image: PXL_20220919_163842011.MP.jpg] [image: PXL_20220919_164042171.MP.jpg] Thanks, Garrett Hungerford, Director Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 Phone: (313) 531-2640 Fax: (313) 794-9031 Email: ghungerford(a)rtdl.org Website: https://www.rtdl.org/ Schedule a Meeting: View Calendar <https://calendly.com/ghungerford>

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Grosse Pointe Library
by Kim Hart 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

TITLE: Building Monitor FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Part-time, 10 to 15 hours weekly, may include evenings & weekends REPORTS TO: Branch Manager DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 18, 2023 STARTING SALARY: $15/hour Branch Assignment: Woods SUMMARY The Grosse Pointe Public Library is seeking a professional and proactive Building Monitor. This position is responsible for engaging with youth and adults at the library in order to maintain an environment conducive to library use and enjoyment with an emphasis on positive interactions. The Grosse Pointe Public Library is a Class 6 Library, with a service population of 52,000+ people and three branches. There is strong community support for the Library and its collections, services and programs offered. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidates will have the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment and take pride in providing prompt and friendly service to customers of all ages, and have a passion for serving the community. The following Core Values are the foundation for day-to-day operations, management, and leadership of the Grosse Pointe Public Library: Service Access to Information & Resources Intellectual Curiosity Respect Inclusion Innovation Kindness JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Build rapport and relationships with youth and adults in the library to promote a safe environment and engagement with library resources * Move throughout library during shift, monitoring the building for security and patron safety concerns * Ensure code of conduct policy is carried out fairly and consistently * Assist in difficult patron-staff interactions, preventing potential conflicts from escalating and resolving disruptive behavior through proactive patron engagement and dialogue * File incident reports when necessary * Escort persons asked to leave the building to the door to ensure they exit * Work with other staff to support positive youth engagement in the branch * Assist library patrons with basic information regarding library policies, organization, locations, services and facilities * Utilize computer applications and library equipment, maintaining current knowledge of procedures, processes, policies and operations * Verify building security at closing * Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS * Flexible, friendly and able to establish rapport with patrons and staff * Demonstrates strong verbal communication skills with the ability to proactively defuse and deescalate situations * Must demonstrate a willingness to listen and work through complaints from the public and difficult situations in a calm and diplomatic manner * Ability to exercise sound judgment in the execution of job responsibilities, often with minimal supervision * Demonstrated ability to interact with members of diverse communities in a respectful, tactful, patient and professional manner that reflects the Library's core values * Demonstrates strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports * Seeks, accepts and incorporates feedback and direction * Experience working with middle and high school students * Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits * Able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds * Able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones * Able to stand or move around the building for 90% of work shift * High school diploma or equivalent The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. This position is currently at the Woods branch. Location of position could change at any time. All levels of diversity are encouraged to apply. TO APPLY: Complete application on website: grossepointelibrary.org/employment [cid:image002.jpg@01D9BAFD.D74E5EB0]KIM HART OPERATIONS MANAGER 313.343.2325 Expand learning, inspire creativity and connect our community grossepointelibrary.org

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New library plans - cool features
by Melissa Huisman 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Hi! We are working on preliminary drawings for a combined library/community center. Has anyone built or remodeled recently and can enthusiastically recommend some feature that you really love? Podcast studio? - sensory feature? - computer station for adult/baby crib? - I'm open to anything! Thank you! Melissa [cid:image001.png@01D9BAFA.6689AF70] Contact me: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org> :: 616-669-1255 x 5

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UPDATED AUDIO BOOKS WEEDING LIST UP FOR GRABS
by Carolyn S. Smith 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Good afternoon all. Attached is the updated audio books list up for grabs from Dearborn Heights South, John F. Kennedy, jr Library. Please note if you are asking for more than 20 audiobooks you will need to pick them up as our delivery will only take small boxes. If you are looking for 20 or less feel free to send me your delivery/rides codes and the titles and I will send them off to you. Thanks for looking and thank you to all that have helped take many off our hands already. Carolyn Smith Branch Librarian Dearborn Heights Libraries John F. Kennedy, Jr. Branch 313-791-6055 LEGAL CONFIDENTIAL: This E-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. The information and/or documents in this message are privileged and confidential, for use only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution, use or copying of the contents of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately and delete this message from your system.

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job posting for the Coloma Public Library
by Mary Harrison 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Hi MichLib-L, The Coloma Public Library is seeking a candidate for the following position: Technology Assistant Part Time (20 hours a week) Pay: $11 per hours, no benefits Position to be filled Sept 2023 Work is scheduled mainly during the Library's open hours: M-Th 9a-7p, F-Sa 9a-2p Job Description The main area of responsibility for the Technology Assistant is to provide front-line customer service with a focus on assisting patrons with computer-use and technology-related needs. The Technology Assistant often serves as the first point of contact for patrons visiting or calling the Library. It is important to demonstrate good customer service skills while on duty. The Technology Assistant complies with library policies. For more complex situations that fall outside of policy, guidance should be sought from a supervisor or member of the Administration. The supervisor for the position is the Circulation Supervisor. This position may be filled as temporary, part time, or full time depending on the needs of the library at time of hire. The following list of duties provides an example of job responsibilities and is not to be taken as a limit. Primary Duties include * Assists patrons with computer use, personal devices, and technology-related enquiries * Maintains confidentiality of patron and library records * Creates, updates, and maintains patron accounts * Accepts payments from patrons and resolves account issues * Checks materials in and out * Answers questions and assists patrons in finding library materials * Answers phones * Assists with outreach and programs when needed * Handles correspondence to the library * Assists with processing donated materials * Helps maintain the appearance of the library throughout the day * Helps maintain brochure room bulletin boards * Assists with collection development processes * Assists with interlibrary loan when needed * Assists with opening and closing procedures * Shelves library materials * Maintains the appearance of the collection by straightening shelves and shelf-reading * Performs other duties assigned . Educational Requirements * High School Diploma Minimum Qualifications * Good customer service skills * Ability to work well with others in a diverse environment * Proficient computer skills and ability to use library technology effectively * Maintains proficiency of job-related activities through on-the-job training as needed * Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job. There is considerable walking, standing, bending, stretching, and stooping as well as pushing and pulling carts and equipment. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a resume. Thanks for passing this posting along, Mary Mary Jean Harrison Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street PO Box 430 Coloma Michigan 49083 269-468-3431 <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/> www.colomapubliclibrary.net The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff. Timothy Healy

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Education Opportunities for Digitization & Digital Collections
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Check out these upcoming Digitization and Digital Collections training opportunities from a variety of sources. If you are interested any of the courses below, the Library of Michigan offers a Continuing Education Stipend<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> that could be used to assist with the costs of the classes. Library of Michigan: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… * How to Pick Your Partner: Working with Digitization Vendors Library Juice Academy Courses: https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/all-courses/ * Appraisal and Collection Development for Digital Special Collections * Getting Started With Digital Image Collections * Real World Objects: Linked Data in Library Metadata & Cataloging * Digital Repository Fundamentals and Design * Using OpenRefine for Library Metadata NEDCC Current Training Programs: https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist * Digitizing Photographs * Care and Reformatting of Microfilm * Validating Digital Files for Preservation 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 Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Logo, company name Description automatically generated]

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