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Canton Public Library Job Posting - Youth Librarian
by Sean Bewick 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Librarian Manager, the Librarian is responsible for providing reference, readers' advisory, roving, programming, and collection development services to the public. The nature of the work requires daytime, evening, and weekend hours. This is a regular part-time position and is non-exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited library science program. * One year of experience in a customer service environment. * Written and verbal communication skills at the level typically acquired with the completion of a Master's degree. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * Twenty-eight (28) hours per week * $26.31 - $32.21 per hour * Prorated vacation time, sick leave, and holidays APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 25, 2022 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson - Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> FULL JOB POSTING: PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides Reference, Readers' Advisory, and Roving services to the public. o Accurately and efficiently answers patron questions in various forms, including library account information, finding collection items and checking out materials. o Responds to patron questions following established policies and procedures, selecting appropriate solutions and communicating options to the patron. o Refers patron queries and issues beyond the Librarian's scope of authority to library administration. o Assists and educates patrons in the use and navigation of the library's website, e-material platforms, and other online services. Demonstrates and troubleshoots the use of equipment, software, mobile devices, and other technology. o Performs reader's advisory by suggesting age-appropriate materials to patrons. o Assists at all public service desks as needed. o Greets and assists patrons throughout the entire library, enforcing library policies using a polite and professional approach. * Researches, plans and presents programs and develops outreach and partnership opportunities that meet the needs of the community as outlined in the Strategic Plan or in response to patron demand. o Proposes programs to the Program Librarian. o Completes paperwork associated with programming, following established procedures. o Sets up and cleans up for programs. o Works collaboratively with community entities and partners as a representative of the library. * Selects, develops, and maintains collections as assigned by the Collection Development Specialist. o Maintains assigned collections according to established standards. o Reviews, updates, and revises Collection Development Plan for assigned collection areas. o Makes recommendations to the Collection Development Specialist to establish new collections, or end collections that no longer meet the needs of the community. o Makes budget recommendations for assigned collections to the Collection Development Specialist and stays within approved budget. o Prepares displays as assigned. Other Duties and Responsibilities * Provides training, mentoring and guidance to new hires, interns, practicum students and volunteers as assigned. * Compiles, reviews, and/or interprets statistical data. * Participates in the development of long- and short-term plans for the department and the organization. * Accepts special assignments or duties in support of the library's goals and objectives. * Independently or with others researches, recommends, implements and monitors projects as assigned. * Serves on workgroups/committees and participates in initiatives as assigned, both within the library and with outside entities, partners, or associations. * Stays informed of library news and events via review of all forms of library communication: website, email, SharePoint, library newsletter and blog. Contribute content as appropriate. * May act as Librarian-in-Charge in the absence of library administration. * Provides assistance in maintaining the neat and orderly appearance of the library. * Ensures building security after library closing (check doors, clear the building and set alarm) as necessary. * Writes detailed, clear and concise incident reports, obtaining case numbers in the event of police involvement. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited library science program. * One year of experience in a customer service environment. * Written and verbal communication skills at the level typically acquired with the completion of a Master's degree. * Proficiency with common computer applications, including Microsoft Office and the Internet. * Punctuality and dependability. * Consistent display of public service attitude that reflects the library's values. * Knowledge of library operations and services, including an understanding of and adherence to fundamental principles of open access to library materials and the privacy rights of patrons. * Ability to work with patrons of varied backgrounds, ages, and abilities. * Demonstrated ability to translate methods used in other libraries and industries to suit the needs of the library. * Ability to work independently to analyze and evaluate current library services, programs and practices and to revise and develop programs and services as needed to respond to patron needs. * Ability to complete special projects while maintaining routine duties. * Ability to effectively exercise initiative and independent judgment, and assume responsibility without close supervision. * Ability to maintain a calm atmosphere, ensure safety, and respond to emergencies. * Ability to persuade, negotiate and resolve conflict. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Coursework related to area of focus. * Prior professional experience in a public library. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS * Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 25 lbs. and push carts weighing up to 200 lbs. * Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch. * 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.

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Free Japanese Books
by Shannon O'Leary 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Hello Everyone! I have about 2 small boxes of adult Japanese Books. These books are hard and soft cover and are in good condition. If you are interested please send me your RIDES code. First come, first serve. Thanks! *Shannon O'Leary *| Information Services International Librarian (she/her/hers) Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Office: * 248-349-0720 Ext: 7287 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.* <https://mysignature.io/editor?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=signature&utm…>

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Closes This Week - FT Adult & Support Services Librarian, Wixom Public Library
by Andrea Dickson 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Greetings, The position closes this Saturday, September 17. The Wixom Public Library is currently accepting applications for a full-time Adult & Support Services Librarian. We are looking for a public service-oriented librarian who wants to work in a collaborative team environment. The Wixom Public Library is a Class IV library serving a growing community of 17,000 residents. The Library has a supportive community and Board of Trustees. We value excellent customer service, diverse and wide-ranging collections, creative programming, and a welcoming and inclusive environment. The posting, full job description, and application are available at wixomlibrary.org/employment. Applications are due Saturday, September 17. The posting is also attached. Andrea Dickson Library Director Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393 (248) 624-2512

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Job opening: Youth Services Librarian, Part Time, White Lake Township Library
by EmmaLee Herlocher 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Please excuse cross posting. The White Lake Township Library is looking to hire a new Part Time Youth Services Librarian. This is a 20-24 hr/wk position with a starting pay of $19-22/hr based on experience and education. The White Lake Township Library serves 30,000+ residents located 20 miles northwest of Detroit in the beautiful lakes area of Oakland County. We’re still growing into our new 28,000 square foot building. The vibrant youth area has more than tripled in size from our previous location and it offers a unique opportunity to provide innovative programming, collections, and exemplary customer service to our community. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume, and a completed application to EmmaLee Herlocher, Head of Youth and Teen Services, at eherlocher(a)whitelakelibrary.org Applications received by Thursday, September 22, 2022, will be given first consideration. -- EmmaLee Herlocher Head of Youth and Teen Services White Lake Township Library 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road White Lake MI 48386 248-698-4942 whitelakelibrary.org

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Henika Open House
by AW Cierra Bakovka 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Hello! Henika District Library will be having an open house this Saturday, September 17th from 10am to 2pm. Free refreshments and snacks will be available, along with coloring activities and pictures of the library throughout the years. All are welcome, so please feel free to stop in! Cierra Bakovka, MLIS Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 waycb(a)llcoop.org

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Job Opening (Niles District Library) Job Title: Adult Services Team Leader (Full-Time)
by Tim Wiggins 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Niles District Library has a job opening in our Adult Services department. Job Title: Adult Services Team Leader (Full-Time) The Adult Services Team Leader casts a new light on traditional library services while identifying opportunities to keep library services relevant to the community’s needs. They are focused on and particularly skilled in collection development, information technology, and reference practices. https://nileslibrary.com/job-openings/ Please email PDF resumes to jobs(a)nileslibrary.net -- *Tim Wiggins* Cataloging & Circulation Team Leader *Niles District Library* (269) 683-8545 ext. 104 300-ZV244 tim.wiggins(a)nileslibrary.net

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Job Posting: PT Youth Services Librarian
by Tammy Turgeon 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Join the Sterling Heights Public Library staff in our recently renovated building! The City of Sterling Heights is seeking a part-time librarian who is committed to the mission of the Sterling Heights Public Library and capable of providing excellent library services and programming to patrons! The new part-time librarian is eligible to receive a top of the market compensation and a generous schedule of paid time off (PTO). Position Summary The part-time librarian position reports to the Service Area Coordinator and is responsible for reference and readers advisory services, collection development activities, instruction in the use of the library and its resources, and in updating and verifying the bibliographic content of the catalog database. The part-time librarian also develops and presents programs, and provides a high-level of customer service to all library patrons. The current part time Librarian vacancy is located within Youth Services, working primarily with children. Minimum Requirements Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA college or university. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of online databases, reference resources, and public computer applications to assist the general public. Knowledge of tablet and/or mobile devices used for accessing Overdrive, Hoopla, and other digital services. Experience creating and conducting programming. Knowledge of popular reading trends. Ability to work a part time schedule including evenings and weekends. Position Pay The starting rate is $25.9266 with 6 month step increases up to $29.1194 Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Apply online at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155388.careers?ShowJob=453388850 Recruitment brochure available at: https://www.sterling-heights.net/DocumentCenter/View/11371/Part-Time-Librar… Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Rd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 tturgeon(a)sterling-heights.net 586-446-2640

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FW: Special Collections Update -- September 10, 2022
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 10 Sep '22

10 Sep '22

2022 National Book Festival, New Online Newspaper Titles, and #HelpLMFind: Fraternal Order Assembly/Conclave Proceedings [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - September 10, 2022 2022 National Book Festival, New Online Newspaper Titles, and #HelpLMFind: Fraternal Order Assembly/Conclave Proceedings [2022 National Book Festival poster]The Library of Michigan Goes to National Book Festival Reference/Michigan Collection Librarian Mindy Babarskis attended the 2022 National Book Festival<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> in Washington D.C. This year's festival theme is "Books Bring Us Together." As the exhibitor representing the Michigan Center for the Book<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> and the Library of Michigan, she enjoyed promoting Michigan literature and meeting attendees with Michigan connections (see photo collage below). Founded in 2001 by First Lady Laura Bush and then-Librarian of Congress James H. Billington, the Library of Congress National Book Festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors, poets and illustrators with thousands of readers for book talks, panel discussions, book signings and other engaging activities. Over the last several decades, the Festival has become one of the most prominent literary events in the nation [information taken from the website National Book Festival -- History<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>]. The Michigan Center for the Book selected "R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> as the 2022 Great Reads from Great Places<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Michigan title for the National Book Festival. Visit https://youtu.be/VIUapj3s5sY<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> to watch the Author Conversation between Mindy and "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" author Carole Boston Weatherford<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. Although the National Book Festival is over for 2022, there is plenty of great content available on the event's website: https://www.loc.gov/events/2022-national-book-festival/about-this-event/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. We look forward to the next one in 2023! [2022 National Book Festival collage] A collage of images from Mindy's time at the 2022 National Book Festival, including photos with attendees with Michigan connections. ________________________________ New Online Newspaper Titles Several additional historical newspaper collections of Michigan papers have been added to the list of databases for Library of Michigan library cardholders. Now available are: * The Bay City Times from 1889 - present * Kalamazoo Gazette from 1837 - present * The Saginaw News from 1881-2018 * The Sault News (including both The Sault Ste. Marie News from 1888 - 1900, and The Sault News from 2001 - present) All these new collections are both browsable and keyword searchable. Access them and many other online Michigan newspapers from the past and present by going to the "Online Resources for Library Cardholders" page at www.Michigan.gov/LMdatabases<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. [September 1922 Michigan Newspapers collage] Front pages of newspapers from Saginaw, Kalamazoo, and Bay City in September 1922. ________________________________ #HelpLMFind: Fraternal Order Assembly/Conclave Proceedings The Library of Michigan has recently acquired several volumes of the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of Michigan from the 1930s. Publications like these provide a wide range of information related to Michigan fraternal orders. They often include: * Agendas and lists of primary participants at the yearly conclave or encampment * Transcriptions of speeches * Annual reports from committees within the order * Election results of officers * Directory of Subordinate Commanderies * Memorials for deceased members * And much more! These publications are excellent resources for both family history researchers and scholars interested in the historical activities of the Knights Templar in Michigan. The Library of Michigan is always looking to acquire more volumes like these published by either the Knights Templar or other fraternal orders from the state of Michigan. Interested donors with Michigan fraternal order assembly/conclave proceedings can contact the Library of Michigan at 517-335-1477 or Librarian(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Librarian@Michigan.gov>. Find a list of other items accepted by the Library of Michigan at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. [Knights Templar] Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of Michigan volumes from the 1930s. [LM Library Card]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. Apply online at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryCard<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. Donate to the Collections of the Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Find more information on the types of items accepted at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. 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Access to TLN's Hybrid Diversity Audit Workshop Recordings from Wednesday, 9/7
by Katie Rothley 10 Sep '22

10 Sep '22

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend so far. Please find attached the PowerPoint slides from our three presenters. One attachment is a zip folder. Just right click on it and click on "extract all" to get access. Also included in the body of this email are the links to the recordings of Wednesday, September 7th's Diversity Audit Workshop held via Zoom and in person at the Plymouth District Library. For those who requested TLN swag, please expect them sometime this coming week, or next! Brigette will need some time to get everything sorted, labeled and sent out. Thanks again to all who attended, who provided feedback through our survey, to our presenters, to my co-subcommittee members for their hard work planning, to Plymouth for hosting this workshop, and to TLN! Part one [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vimeo.com_747407727_64… | https://vimeo.com/747407727/642ba68807 ] Part two [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vimeo.com_747418073_6a… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vimeo.com_747418073_6a… | https://vimeo.com/747418073/6aebf1572e ] Part three [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vimeo.com_747722546_bb… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vimeo.com_747722546_bb… | https://vimeo.com/747722546/bbc435a09b ] Best regards, Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 ext. 221 [ https://northvillelibrary.org/ | https://northvillelibrary.org/ ]

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In Need of DVD Boxes
by Autumn Smith 10 Sep '22

10 Sep '22

Greetings, If any of you lovely libraries out there have any dvd mailing boxes to share, we would greatly appreciate it! Thanks, Autumn Smith Assistant Director The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 407 South Lane Street Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) www.blissfieldlibrary.org Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

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