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Northfield Township Area Library
by Hillary McGraw 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Hillary McGraw sent you a document to review. Review Document<https://sites.google.com/view/northfield-township-area-libra/home> Hillary McGraw Outreach Manager | Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Road Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 Tel: (734) 449-0066 ex. 22 www.ntal.org<http://www.ntal.org/>

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Upcoming Infopeople Courses - linked data, teen services, and more!
by Califa Group 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

[Califa + Infopeople, helping libraries think differently]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Don't Miss These Upcoming Infopeople Courses [Creating and Retrieving Linked Data: Connecting Your Library Collections to the World - an Infopeople course. March 14- April 24, 2023. Instructors: Xiaoli Li and K.T. Lam. Fee: $200. Woman wearing a name badge with a cup of coffee works on a laptop. Behind her are symbols of data and connections.]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Creating and Retrieving Linked Data<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Participants will learn: * an overview of Linked Data * BIBFRAME and MARC * Cataloging in BIBFRAME * Wikidata and libraries * Searching and Retrieving Linked Data * Current applications of linked data in libraries Learn More<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> [Foundations of Library Services - an Infopeople course. February 7 to March 20, 2023. LSSC-approved. Instructor: Stephanie Chase. Fee: $200. A set of Lego building blocks with a library building on top.]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Foundations of Library Services<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Participants will learn: * mission and roles of libraries * ethics and values of the profession * library policies * core library functions * library structures and governance * customer service This course is LSSC-approved<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…>. Learn More<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> [Social Media Stories for Digital Engagement, an Infopeople course. February 7 to February 20, 2023. Instructor: Barbara Alvarez. Fee: $150. There is an illustration of a woman holding a megaphone in the center of a social media post with a bunch of social media notifications popping up around her. Below the title there are icons for facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Social Media Stories for Digital Engagement<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Participants will learn to: * develop an engagement action plan for utilizing digital stories * create and upload digital stories on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok * design and personalize their digital stories to make them stand out * incorporate these digital stories into your library's social media and marketing plans Learn More<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> [Core Reference Fundamentals - an Infopeople course. Februrary 21 - April 3, 2023. LSSC-approved. Instructor: Francisca Goldsmith. Fee:$200. A man standing behind a library desk holding a book.]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Core Reference Fundamentals<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Participants will learn: * communication and reference service methods for diverse populations * how to evaluate resources for accuracy, timeliness, and utility * how to apply the code of professional library ethics to your work * ways to overcome obstacles in reference service delivery * how library catalogs can support reference service delivery * how to use indexes to locate otherwise-hidden information This course is LSSC-approved<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…>. Learn More<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> [Teen Services Fundamentals - an Infopeople course. March 7 - April 3, 2023. LSSC-approved. Instructor: Christina Fuller-Gregory. Fee: $200. Two teenagers, one taking a selfie and the other playing a handheld video game.]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Teen Services Fundamentals<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Participants will learn: * what it looks like to authentically engage teens * why strong collections drive connections and engagement * how to approach teen services through an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) lens * why information literacy is important and how you can strengthen these skills in the teens you serve This course is LSSC-approved<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…>. Learn More<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> [Library Supervision and Management- an Infopeople course. March 21 - May 1, 2023. LSSC-approved. Instructor: Heidi Dolamore. Fee: $200. A woman, holding a clipboard, is rating and reviewing an employee.]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Library Supervision and Management<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Participants will learn to: * advance their knowledge of key management principles * develop practical skills needed to deal with day-to-day responsibilities * understand the organizational and community dynamics that impact decisions as a leader * build confidence as a supervisor This course is LSSC-approved<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…>. Learn More<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Brought to you by the Califa Group<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> | Twitter<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fbf60124301/84c46aff-6a23-495a-8593-dad57…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kYNpni4tsvDvZRZD9EVVMJjcuyZW8grjT3txqC4wPu8…> Califa Group | 330 Townsend Street, Suite 133, San Francisco, CA 94107 Our Privacy Policy<https://califa.org/privacy-policy> | Constant Contact Data Notice<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact> Sent by hello(a)infopeople.org<mailto:hello@infopeople.org>

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When I work
by Melissa Armstrong 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Hello all here is the feedback/information I received from people in library land about the When I Work app/software. Thank you all for the information. I use WIW here to schedule the library staff and custodians. I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. We use When I Work at Brandon Township Library. I would have to ask my coworker if you're curious about price but I can tell you as a manager who schedules for 6-7 people every month, that I love it! We do. It's new to me but I can try to answer any questions that you have. We did the Standard plan at $4 per person per month and for us, it is very worth it. We have right around 30 employees and before WhenIWork, we were also doing paper schedules and anytime it would change, we would have to reprint the schedule. It was a really great change that our staff embraced. We also replaced our old-fashioned time clock with an iPad that sits by our staff entrance, so staff can clock in and out easily. Our staff really liked switching to an app so they could always check their schedule on their own device from home, too. Plus, WhenIWork allowed them to swap shifts or pick up open shifts very easily, which they liked. I'm not sure if we printed off a daily schedule with WhenIWork. We have used WhenIWork in the past. We really liked the scheduling and timesheet features, and that it integrated with ADP for payroll. The negative was that there was no way to manage time off requests or PTO balances. We switched about 6 months ago to HomeBase, because it had those features...and we really hate it. We much prefer WhenIWork from the admin side. We're considering switching back to WhenIWork because the scheduling and timesheets were just so easy, but we would have to give up the time off/PTO stuff. We're currently looking for another alternative that would do all the things, but better than HomeBase. We have been using When I Work for about 5 years. I did the research and choose this program based on the simplicity of use and the ability to set up "locations" within our building to allow for the supervisors (Youth, Circulation, and Information Services) to break out schedules for their areas. We have the supervisors designated as "managers" which allows them full access to editing. A default view shows all the schedules in day, week, or monthly views. We do not use the payroll function or "time card" to keep things simple. We like the program. Difficulties at the beginning were getting some of our old-timers up to speed and keeping the schedule acuate. Once everyone was fully comfortable with the program, it worked out to be a valuable tool accessible from anywhere there is internet access, or with the phone app. They have a support mechanism named "The Zen Desk" which we have used through chat. Very short response times and super helpful. Feel free to ask additional questions. Hope this is helpful. I use it and I love it. The scheduling portion is a breeze. You can create shifts, and save them to reuse. You can color code things. There is messaging my staff and I love. There is a time clock feature. I would be happy to try and answer any specific questions you have. We use it at Brandon Library. Do you have specific questions? Overall we love it! There are a couple of workarounds we currently do, but it's way easier than our previous excel sheet timesheets. Thanks again everyone! Melissa Armstrong Caro Area District Library Assistant Director 989-673-4329 ext 107

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# of Bids Required for District Library
by Eric Hansen 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Hello, I have a question and I've had some trouble finding a good answer. I hope one of you can give me some guidance. My Board wants to know if we are legally required to solicit a minimum number of bids for construction work. My approach when looking for a new vendor of any kind has been to contact a large number--- it's not very difficult to transmit the same text to at least 5-10 different providers and compare their replies. But, my Board wants to know if there is a legal minimum for a district library. Thank you for any insight, and have a great week. Eric Hansen Director Vicksburg District Library<http://www.vicksburglibrary.org/> EHansen(a)VicksburgLibrary.org<mailto:EHansen@VicksburgLibrary.org> 269-649-1648

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Sad news from MCLS
by Scott Garrison 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Good morning everyone, I am very sad to share that Debbi Schaubman passed away on Saturday, January 21, following an illness. Debbi led MCLS’s Shared Library Systems team (including MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES support) from 2010 to 2022. There is an obituary for Debbi at https://www.mitchellfuneral.com/obituaries/debbi-schaubman. Please watch MCLS’s website for more about Debbi’s many contributions to the Michigan library community, and beyond. Sincerely, Scott Scott Garrison (he/him/his) Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 489-4071 (new number) garrisons(a)mcls.org<mailto:scott@mcls.org> Schedule a meeting with me<https://calendly.com/garrisons/>

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Climate Change Program Recommendation
by Sarah Winter 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Hi all! Please excuse any cross-posting. Just wanted to pass along a recommendation if your library is looking to do a program on climate change. We hosted Chris Edwards, former Chief Meteorologist at FOX2 and multi-media Meteorologist for WXYZ-Channel 7, for a program and I highly recommend him. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable on the subject, and his fact and science based program (without politics) received great feedback from attendees. You can contact him at rfrhomes(a)live.com. He did charge a fee, but I believe the scale of the fee is workable. - Sarah -- Sarah Winter (she/her <https://pronouns.org/what-and-why>) | Adult Services Librarian Plymouth District Library | 223 S. Main Street | Plymouth, MI 48170 (734) 453-0750 ext. 241 plymouthlibrary.org/ Currently Reading: Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons <https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/472331.Watchmen> *Please note my new e-mail address: swinter(a)plymouthlibrary.org <swinter(a)plymouthlibrary.org>*

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Job Posting: Librarian (Part-time)
by Bolton, Robert 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Good Morning! We have an opening for a part-time librarian for the spring semester. If you or someone you know is looking for a part-time opportunity (approx 15-20 hours/week), please share. Hours are flexible and can include some evening and weekend hours. Note this is in-person only. Below is more information as well as the link to apply. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. Thanks! Robbie Robbie Bolton University Librarian/Director of Library Services E.P. Hart Honors Program, Co-Director Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main St. Spring Arbor, MI 49283 o 517.750.6444 | library.arbor.edu<http://library.arbor.edu/> LIBRARIAN SUMMARY The part-time position will primarily provide reference desk coverage via face to face, phone, and email and perform other librarian duties as needed to support student learning and success. Part-time, 20 hours/week for spring 2023. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide face to face reference desk coverage, as well as via email, phone, or web conference. * Library chat reference duties * Create and update research guides on White Library LibGuide site * Collection development duties as assigned * Teach research skills and information literacy instruction as scheduled * Assist cataloger with collection inventory * Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept, Statement of Fatih, and Community Covenant. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * MLIS/MIS degree required ($20-22/hr). Will consider candidate currently in the aforementioned degree program ($15hr). * Prior experience working in a library setting is preferred. https://www.arbor.edu/jobs

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Community Engagement Librarian (Manager) Position
by Ellen Peters 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Loutit District Library is located in Grand Haven, just blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan. Have fun coordinating library-wide programming, such as Summer and Winter Reading Programs, Kindness month, and more! Do you enjoy collaborating with others to bring great programs and services to the library? Do you want to make a difference by building relationships in your community? Are you interested in marketing the library and all the great things we do? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be the perfect candidate to be the next Community Engagement Librarian. The position works 40 hours per week and supervises our part-time Marketing Coordinator. Qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited college or university. Strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, and a flexible schedule are required. Public library experience is a must, preferably with experience in programming, and supervisory experience is preferred. Compensation: Salary for this position starts at $56,588 per year. This position’s benefits include retirement, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as long-term disability insurance, PTO, vacation, sick, and paid holiday time. To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references in PDF format to Ellen Peters, Executive Director, via email at epeters(a)loutitlibrary.org. Position open until filled. To view the full job description, click here <https://www.loutitlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Community-Engageme…> . Loutit District Library does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, marital or veteran status, religion, age, or handicap in employment or the provision of services. Loutit District Library is a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Ellen Peters Executive Director she/hers (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6912 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Job Posting: Youth Services Library Assistant at Traverse Area District Library
by Danielle Baldwin 23 Jan '23

23 Jan '23

We are seeking an energetic, team-oriented, kid loving individual with excellent customer service skills to fill a Library Assistant 1 position in the Youth Services Department. Working under the general supervision of the Department Head, this person will support the Youth Services Department by performing both para-professional and routine library work including the planning and implementing of a variety of programs and outreach efforts in addition to regular day-to-day duties. More information about the position including the job description and application can be found at our website: https://www.tadl.org/jobs *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 231-932-8500 ext. 250 www.tadl.org

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Creating and Caring for Digital Collections workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 23 Jan '23

23 Jan '23

Save your spot for this workshop taught by staff from MCLS, MSU, and WMU: Creating and Caring for Digital Collections<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6373ea8375106aa8777f51de> 6-day class, February 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! This workshop was offered one year ago but is now in an expanded format. Details follow: Libraries have long collected and preserved unique local history collections that tell stories about the places we live and work. But how do we start to bring these valuable collections into the 21st century? This course will provide an overview of basic considerations for starting a digital collections project, with a special focus on resources and strategies for small or under-resourced institutions. Topics include project preparation and readiness, defining scope, assessment and selection, basic digitization, metadata standards and requirements, rights statements, providing access, digital preservation, and using digital collections in organizational advocacy. Participants will emerge with a clear sense of: * the knowledge and skills required for a digital collections project * how to create a plan for a successful project * how to build a diverse team of stakeholders in your organization and beyond * types of internal policies that can support digital collections work * how to describe digital collections to make them easier for the public to find and access * how to keep digital collections secure, accessible, and usable for the long-term future * different grant opportunities available for digitization and preservation * why creating and caring digital collections is a valuable service to the many publics we serve Attendees planning on submitting applications for the Library of Michigan LSTA Improving Access to Information Grants<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/lsta/medium-grants>, Indiana State Library LSTA Indiana Memory Digitization Grants<https://www.in.gov/library/services-for-libraries/lsta/>, and other digitization funding opportunities will find this class particularly useful. NEW THIS YEAR! Participants will have expanded opportunities to put strategies and tools introduced in instructors' presentations into practice with many hands-on activities. For this reason, we encourage (but don't require) participants to have identified a collection or object they would like digitized in the future. To help select an object or collection, we recommend participants review "The Five As: A Digitization Decision Guide,<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…>" created by Biz Gallo, Statewide Digitization initiatives Coordinator at the Library of Michigan. For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate program, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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