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Free eSummit for Rural Libraries
by Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

Join the Rural Library Network for their annual E-Summit<https://web.cvent.com/event/e8058400-0058-43cf-93f0-a9c44a3ac98c/websitePag…>, Dec. 6-7, which brings together more than 500 rural library practitioners and friends from across rural America to celebrate their role in building strong communities. At this free e-summit, practitioners learn more about using cradle-to-career strategies to address educational and health disparities as well as having the chance to access resources needed to do this work. During the E-Summit, more than $10,000 in incentives will be shared and networking opportunities will abound! Learn more and register<https://web.cvent.com/event/e8058400-0058-43cf-93f0-a9c44a3ac98c/websitePag…> for free by Friday, December 1!

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Richland Community Library Employment Opportunity
by Jack Buck 28 Nov '23

28 Nov '23

Richland Community Library EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: Patron Services/Circulation Desk Clerk (Part-Time Position: 9-19 hours per week) Application Deadline: Open until filled. If you enjoy providing a valuable service in a great small town, working as part of a team, and joining an institution beloved by its community, this is the job for you! POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for performing routine clerical work in a library and providing basic support services to patrons. Duties include, but are not limited to: * Providing excellent service to library patrons. * Working with patrons and materials at the Library Circulation desk; assisting patrons with computer, printing, faxing/copier, and other general questions. * Retrieves and processes materials returned via the inside and outside drop boxes. * Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed. * Shelves materials and maintains shelving areas in an accurate, neat, and orderly fashion. * Demonstrate how to best utilize the library's physical and electronic collections. * Checking shelves for accuracy. * Processing and labeling of library materials. * Readers Advisory * Registering and updating library cardholder accounts. * Maintaining the welcoming and orderly appearance of the library. * Performing other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties. Knowledge and Abilities Required * Ability to communicate positively with customers and staff in a cheerful manner * Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills * Demonstrated interest in working with children and adults * Willingness to learn new technology, including library technologies * Must be confident, personable, and a team player * Must display initiative and problem-solving skills * Ability to responsibly manage petty cash and cash register * Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures * Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines Knowledge and Abilities Preferred * Experience working in a library. * Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive * Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System * Experience with automated library circulation systems Working Conditions Part-time position (9-19 hours per week) able to work mornings, afternoons, evenings based on library scheduling needs. Able to work 2 weekends (Saturdays per month) required. Library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, sit, bend, twist, stoop, reach and grasp, walk, push, pull or lift materials or equipment weighing 15 pounds or more, manually manipulate computer keyboard, mouse and scanner etc. Ability to bend, reach and shelve a full range of shelving units. Additional Requirements Ability to read and write, type and operate standard computer software, perform basic mathematical computations, communicate effectively, work a determined schedule including evenings and weekends, take and follow direction, work well with patrons, coworkers, and management, organize work successfully, maintain confidentiality, give attention to detail, maintain a positive customer service attitude (internal and external), meet deadlines, work independently and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Compensation $13.00 per hour +, depending on education and experience. Please submit an application<https://www.richlandlibrary.org/About/job-opportunities/employment-applicat…> and a cover letter to Main Circulation Desk at the Library or e-mail documents to the Library Director jbuck(a)richlandlibrary.org. -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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FREE MeL eResource Training
by Laura Warren-Gross 28 Nov '23

28 Nov '23

Good afternoon! MeL eResource training is free to all Michigan K-12 and library staff. You can request training using this form<https://www.mcls.org/mel/mel-databases/mel-engagementtraining-request/>. We look forward to hearing from you. Laura Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image001.png@01DA2210.6086F790] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> [cid:image002.png@01DA2210.6086F790]

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Spring Learning Opportunities from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 28 Nov '23

28 Nov '23

Spring Online Courses 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early! * Basic Public Library Administration<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-pl-admin/>, Jan 22 – Apr 14 * Organization & Management of Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/organization-and-management-o…>, Feb 5 – Apr 28 * Teens in the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/teens-in-the-library/>, Feb 5 – Mar 17 * [NEW] Open Educational Resources 101<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/open-educational-resources-10…>, Feb 12 – Mar 24 * [NEW] STEAM for Youth Services<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/steam-for-youth-services/>, Mar 4 – Mar 31 * Making a Collection Count:<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count…> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count…> Collection Management Basics<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count…>, Mar 4 – Mar 24 * Reference Desk Ready<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/reference-desk-ready/>, Mar 11 – May 5 * Babies in the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/babies-in-the-library/>, Mar 18 – Apr 28 * Libraries and the Customer Experience<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/libraries-and-the-customer-ex…>, Apr 1 – Apr 28 * Trauma-Informed Care:<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-intro…> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-intro…> An Introduction for Libraries<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-intro…>, Apr 8 – May 19 * [NEW] Creating a Welcoming Space for<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-fo…> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-fo…> Immigrant and Refugee Families<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-fo…>, Apr 8 – May 5 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff Registration Now Open! <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2024-power-up/> March 21 - 22, 2024 in Madison, WI $325 (with slide scale options) Power Up brings together youth services librarians and staff from public libraries, schools, after-school programs, museums, and other community partners. This year our opening keynote will be Past President of ALSC and REFORMA and award-winning author Lucia Gonzalez. Closing out the conference will be Mimi Ito, author of eight books, including Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out: Youth Living and Learning with New Media. Creating Your New Library: Library Space Planning 101 Three-Part Webinar Series Registration Open! <https://ischool.wisc.edu/creating-your-new-library-library-space-planning-1…> Are you looking to make a big or small change to your library’s space, but don’t know where to start? Join John Thompson, consultant and author of “WHAT THE $@!! AM I GETTING MYSELF INTO? A Library Building and Space Planning Guidebook.’” In this three part webinar series, we walk through the initial steps of assessing your current public library spaces, how to lay the foundation for a successful project, and resources and tools to aid you through your journey. Participants will leave feeling more confident and armed with resources to help create a successful project. Each webinar is presented live, and webinar attendees will also have access to an online course space with webinar recording, additional resources, and optional discussion board. * Part 1 - Time to Dream: Assessing Library Space & Service Needs March 5, 1-2 pm CST * Part 2 - Creating Your Vision March 12, 1-2 pm CST * Part 3 - Making it Happen March 19, 1-2 pm CST – Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu<mailto:ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu>

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Board Member voting
by Rebekah Dobski 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Hello LibraryLand :) I am hoping to get some clarification regarding board member voting rules/best practices. The board members here follow Robert's Rule of Order to a T, but there is not enough information on this specifically within libraries that we can locate. For context, the Hillsdale Community Library has a governing board of five members all appointed by our mayor/city council. It was addressed at our last board meeting by a member of the public that choosing to abstain from a vote as a board member would make one "guilty of misconduct" (6.7<https://library.municode.com/mi/hillsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=P…> in our city charter) and not doing their service to the library. The board and myself are not quite certain how true this is to our establishment, as in, is this something we must follow as well because we are a part of the city? Or are we allowed to create our own "rules"/ norms regarding this? I know there are some sources that mention it is okay to abstain from voting when conflicts of interest arise, but this isn't necessarily the case for why a board member chooses to abstain from a vote here. Our board would mostly like to know just to make sure that they are following best practices and not doing anything dishonorable to the community/library. The verbiage was brought forth via the city council charter, so it does not directly mention the library and how the members must behave. The library follows city charters and all of that when applicable, so I am not sure where we draw the line with the city charter. It feels wrong to pick and choose what we do and do not follow from the city. Any clarification on this as well as how your board deals with this would be great and useful information to us. Thanks, Rebekah Dobski Library Director Hillsdale Community Library 11 E. Bacon St Hillsdale, MI 49242 517-437-6472 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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Wayne Public Library Job Openings: PT Librarian/Library Aide and Substitute Librarian
by Jody Wolak 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

The Wayne Public Library (Wayne, MI) is accepting applications for two open positions: - Part-Time Librarian OR Part-Time Library Aide (candidates at either level will be considered) - Substitute Librarian Please see the job postings attached or at [ https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/job-postings | https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/job-postings ] for more information and instructions on how to apply. Thank you, Jody Wolak ------- Jody Wolak Library Director Wayne Public Library 3737 S. Wayne Rd, Wayne, MI 48184 jwolak(a)wayne.lib.mi.us 734-641-4627

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You're invited to attend next Monday, December 4 at 7 PM
by Katie Rothley 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Hi all! Please consider joining us in person next week on Monday, December 4 at 7 PM at the Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167 (which is adjacent to the library) for a concert with the City Lights Chorus. They'll be singing "Songs of the Season"! City Lights Chorus is an internationally renowned premiere male acapella group local to the Metro Detroit area. You can read more about them and catch future concerts on their website here: https://citylightschorus.com/ Register to attend this concert, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Northville District Library, using this link: https://nvillelib.org/NDLCityLightsChorusDec423 We hope to see you next week! -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org

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Registration reminder: MCLS Annual Meeting Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. Eastern on Zoom
by Mary Ruthko 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Please excuse cross-posting... Annual Meeting Invitation All MCLS members, partners, and stakeholders are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting tomorrow, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) on Zoom. The agenda includes opening comments from 2023 Board President Arlene Weismantel and Executive Director Scott Garrison, followed by a facilitated conversation about our draft strategic planning framework led by Spartina Consulting. Your input is incredibly important to us! If you are available to attend the meeting tomorrow morning, please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcO-qqTMrHNJwTC8MmzMgCjzAuaRE8j… If your schedule does not allow you to attend, please note that this conversation is the first of multiple "listening tour" opportunities around our strategic plan. Keep an eye on our newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> for more announcements. We hope to see you tomorrow! Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:7c0631c5-8f97-4fc5-a633-0a3c37129209] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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Accessible Small & Rural Communities grant opportunity
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

ALA invites applications from small and rural libraries for the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Library workers may apply online for grant funding until December 11, 2023, at ala.org/LTCAccess.<https://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communi…> In May 2023, ALA announced 240 libraries selected for round one funding. Up to 300 libraries will be awarded in this second application period, part of ALA's longtime community engagement initiative. Libraries selected for round two will receive $10,000 or $20,000 to support costs related to their community engagement project; virtual training to assist project directors in developing their community engagement, facilitation, and disability service skills; a suite of online resources developed to support local programs; and technical and project support from the ALA Public Programs Office throughout the grant term. Additional Details: https://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communi… 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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Bed Bugs at zv667 (Houghton Lake Public Library)
by Brandon Richards 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Good afternoon everyone! Apologies for the cross posting and the skin crawling subject line, but we wanted to get as many eyeballs on this as quickly as we can. Live bed bugs were discovered in one of our shelved materials earlier today. We are currently in the process of investigating. We do not know the level (or not) of infestation at this time. This message is to ensure any library who received interlibrary loaned items from us is aware of the situation. Rides has also been alerted. Proceed at your own discretion with any of our items. -- Brandon Richards Technology Coordinator/Trainer Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989.366.9230

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