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Director search - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (LA)
by Beth Barker 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Director - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (LA) East Baton Rouge Parish Library System (LA)<https://www.ebrpl.com/> is seeking an experienced and energetic Director with demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism, relevant library experience, excellent communication skills, and the vision and talent to take the system to the next level of excellence to better serve the community. Nationally recognized as a top library system, EBRPL provides public library services for the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge. Serving a population of more than 435,000 in the metropolitan area, the system consists of a Main Library and 13 branches, including two under major renovation, plus one new branch in the design phase. The library has 587 staff who work to better serve the community by offering daily service, deploying three bookmobiles and a fleet of other outreach vehicles, maintaining a collection of 2 million items with an annual circulation of 2.4 million. The library is funded by a ten‐year 11.1 mill property tax, currently rolled back to 10.52, that generates an estimated $51.7 million annually for the operation and maintenance of the existing system as well as a pay‐as‐you‐go capital improvements program. The tax is up for renewal in 2025. As Louisiana’s Capital City, Greater Baton Rouge is the largest city in the state. With both a vibrant urban environment downtown and small, friendly neighborhoods surrounding its core, Baton Rouge is a great place for both families and singles to live, work, and play. It is the home of Louisiana State University, Southern University, Baton Rouge Community College, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, a thriving medical community, an internationally known biomedical research complex, and an exciting film and television industry. Businesses such as IBM, Amazon, Electronic Arts, and Exxon call Baton Rouge home, and the city routinely appears in the top rankings as a Digital City. Located on the Mississippi River, the city has a temperate climate and is in the heart of a historically rich and diverse area with access to a wide variety of cultural and sporting opportunities. Responsibilities: The Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the operation of a diversified library system. Establishes departmental policies and procedures; formulates book selection and acquisition policies and standards; recommends a level of services to be offered; interprets library services, programs, and resources to the Administrative Officer, Library Board, city officials, and citizens; attends meetings of the Library Board and provides advice and makes recommendations; initiates and gives direction to special studies, followed by recommendations concerning selected aspects of the library organization and services; and prepares departmental budget and maintains budgetary controls. The Director is expected to provide a leadership role within the library, the community, the library profession, and serves as the official representative of the library. The Director will be skilled at sustaining community partnerships as well as establishing new ones, and provide the vision and talent to take the system to the next level of excellence to better serve the community. Qualifications: An ALA‐accredited MLS or MLIS degree and five years of supervisory management and financial experience as a Director and/or Assistant Director; or someone serving in an advanced senior management role; and certification by the Louisiana Board of Library Examiners<https://www.state.lib.la.us/public-libraries/director/trustee-information> (certification must be attained within the first year of employment) are required. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated high standards of professional and personal ethical conduct, excellent communication skills, possess the ability to work effectively with the Library Board, city administrators, and staff, be an active listener, have experience in planning and constructing libraries, and provide visionary leadership that is grounded in the realities of proven public library service and prudent budget practices. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $89,876 - $110,535 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller <https://bradburymiller.com/> Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/) Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen E. Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> (karenmiller(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on October 09, 2022. View this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/east-baton-rouge/ Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (cell) 330-340-7115 bethbarker(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:bethbarker@bradburymiller.com> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Job Posting: Library Director- Putnam District Library
by Putnam District Library 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Library Director Putnam District Library is seeking a motivated, organized, and adaptable individual to become our next Library Director. This person should be excited about community involvement and leading a small team. Strong interpersonal skills and forward thinking are a must for this position, while creativity and initiative are encouraged. This person must also be aware of and willing to honor and respect Intellectual Freedom and the Library Bill of Rights. Our library is located in Nashville, a rural village with only an hour drive to multiple cities like Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. As a place where everyone knows their neighbors, delightful patron visits are a daily occurrence. Our community is blessed with a business district that loves to mix things up and make a fun destination out of our small town. Since its creation, they’ve put together three world record attempts, including MOO-Ville’s “World’s Longest Ice Cream Sundae”, put a large focus on town beautification, and have created opportunities for local businesses and organizations to come together to achieve common goals. Our historical society held an impressive 3-day event for our town’s sesquicentennial celebration in 2019. Nashville students attend Maple Valley Schools; with current graduating classes of about 60 students, it means lots of opportunities for kids to flourish in athletics and the art and music programs. Our modest collection is housed in an 1880s historic home donated to the village by our namesakes, Charles and Agnes Putnam, specifically for the purpose of becoming a library. They donated $10,000 and 300 of their own books to the village, and the Women’s Literary Club succeeded in opening our library to the public in 1923. Charles and Agnes’ original donated portraits can still be viewed in our front room. We have a ten year millage that is good until 2025, and we are in the beginning stages of planning for our 100 year anniversary in 2023. Village website: nashvillemi.us<http://www.nashvillemi.us/> Business District website: nashvilleroute66.com<http://www.nashvilleroute66.com/> Maple Valley Schools website: mvs.k12.mi.us<http://www.mvs.k12.mi.us/> General Description: An individual appointed by the Library Board of Trustees who directs the day-to-day functions of Putnam District Library and promotes services to all potential users. This individual has full responsibility for administration of the library within the framework of the Library’s plan, policies, and budget. The Library Director reports directly to the President of the Library Board of Trustees. Training provided on library-specific systems; however strong technology skills are essential. Qualifications: * High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. * Reads widely and objectively. * Has knowledge of community and current events. * Possesses traits of organization, leadership, and imagination. * Is willing to change and adapt as necessary. * Is progressive in attitude and actions. * Has the ability to handle problems in difficult situations. * Is familiar with the budget process. * Has ability to research and apply for appropriate grants. * Has the ability to train and supervise staff. * Has the ability to communicate effectively with staff and public. * Has the ability to perform in a professional, cordial manner in order to foster favorable community relations. * Willing to go the extra mile to give excellent customer service. * Familiar with computers, current technology, and office equipment. Summarized Duties: * Acts as a resource to the public by providing front desk customer service, assisting with public access computers, providing readers’ advisory and reference information, and seeks to meet the ever-changing needs of library users. * Represents Putnam District Library in the community. * Demonstrates proficiency in all front desk tasks. * Collects, processes, and maintains statistical information for general information and funding sources. * Purchases office, building, programming, and other library supplies * Applies for appropriate grants. * Establishes short and long-range goals for Putnam District Library with input from the staff, community, and Library Board. * Oversees collection development by selecting materials for the library’s collection, manages donations, and keeps the collection current and in good condition. * Works to be sure the library stays up to date on technology trends, services, and security measures. * Oversees community relations by informing public of library policies and changes, establishes a publicity program utilizing local resources, and participates in community organizations and activities as appropriate. * Works with Assistant Director, staff, and volunteers to provide children/community programs and helps conduct programs for teens and adults. * Oversees evaluation of library premises and takes necessary action to ensure safety, efficiency, and usefulness of the building. * Conducts a monthly Library Board meeting to inform Board of Trustees on pertinent information, assists the Board Treasurer by maintaining and providing necessary financial information, and performs any tasks as directed by Board President. * Supervises and trains staff, employs and discharges staff with approval of the Library Board, creates the monthly schedule. * Obtains and maintains certification as required by the Library of Michigan. For a full list of Library Director Duties, visit putnamlib.org<https://www.putnamlib.org/site-assets/files/library-director-full-job-descr…>. Hours: Full-time, 32 hours per week. Library employment requires some evening and Saturday morning hours. Salary: $28,000, includes holidays and PTO after 90 days Posting Date: 8/6/22 Closing Date: Until filled If you are interested in applying for this position, please send cover letter, resume, and application to Board President, Ginger Cole by mail (preferred) or via email. gm.cole(a)hotmail.com 8615 S. Clark Rd Nashville, MI 49073 Brittany Olson Interim Director Putnam District Library 327 N. Main St. PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-9723 -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Multiple disc DVD cases
by Adam Wojdan 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Would any libraries have any DVD cases that hold 2, 4, 6, 8, or 12 discs that they are looking at getting rid of? Adam Wojdan Youth Services Devereaux Memorial Library 201 Plum St. Grayling, MI 49738 Phone: (989)348-9214 Fax: (989)348-9294 Frederic Community Library 6470 Manistee St. Suite B Frederic, MI 49733 Phone: (989)348-4067 Fax: (989)348-0224

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GetSetUp September Toolkit is Here
by White, Shannon (MDE) 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

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MeLCat workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

There is still time to register for this free MeLCat workshop! The MeLCat Overdue Process<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6285491b39816c8ec98e0499> For staff of Michigan MeLCat libraries only 1-day class, September 14, 10-11am Eastern (9-10am Central) 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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The Things We Love. Author Visit
by Renée Nixon 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Hello everyone, We have booked an excellent local author for next week. The Things We Love: How Our Passions Connect Us and Make Us Who We Are by Aaron Ahuvia This new release is an interesting work of popular nonfiction by a local author Aaron Ahuvia. The Things We Love is a fascinating and engaging exploration of our relationships with things including things in the natural world, things in the built environment, things we create, things we love to do, and more. Ahuvia incorporates research from psychology, neurology, and evolution, as well as his own groundbreaking original research from the field of marketing. He is currently an endowed professor at the University of Michigan- Dearborn. Please join us for his reading and book signing at the Harrison Township Public Library on September 10th at 1:00 pm, and share the attached flyer with anyone who may wish to attend. You can take his quick quiz online <https://thethingswelove.com/is-it-really-love-quiz/> to discover if your passionate relationship with books or other things qualifies as love. If you aren't able to attend, you may enjoy bringing him to your library. Regards, Renee Nixon Renée Nixon *Adult Services Librarian* ------------------------------ [image: Logo] <https://htlibrary.org/> Harrison Township Public Library (586) 329-1261 rnixon(a)htlibrary.org www.htlibrary.org [image: Facebook icon] <https://facebook.com/htlibrary> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/HarrisonTwpLib> [image: Youtube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIwmWx3ujEkrzcVOJsxjXw> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrison-township-public-library/> [image: Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/htplibrary/> 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A • Harrison Township, MI 48045

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Essential Workplace Skills self-paced tutorials free for MCLS members!
by Gwen Haviland 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Have you checked out the newly formatted self-paced tutorials for our Essential Workplace Skills (previously Soft Skills) workshops? We have 5 available for registration here<https://mcls.corsizio.com/?category=6285578539816c62b68e078e> They are: Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Accountability at Work<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628d00575ef266e14fe10b0c> Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Critical Thinking Skills<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60f870b708f3587a66c812a5> Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628d03575ef266a7c5e10d22> Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Thriving in the Midst of Change (our newest workshop)<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628d04445ef26699b0e10d77> Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Workplace Etiquette<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628d012d5ef2661da9e10b59> These are free for MCLS Members and also qualify toward earning an MCLS Certificate of Library Staff Development in Essentials Workplace Skills. For the certificate application and more information click here<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> To take advantage of these free workshops for MCLS members, simply click Register and select your MCLS member library in the Institution Name field and choose MCLS Member in the price area. Not sure if you are a member? Your MCLS member status will display once you start typing the name of your institution in the Institution Name registration field. To become an MCLS member, click here<https://members.mcls.org/w/mlcforms/membership_application_form.cfm> Don't miss out on taking advantage of these excellent workshops! To see other training offered through MCLS, please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org For any questions, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> or call (517) 220-9950. ************************************* 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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MLA 2022 Annual Conference - one week left to get the best rates!
by Rachel Ash 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Happy Friday!! Want a fun task to check off your to do list today? Complete your registration for MLA 2022 Annual Conference and beat the early bird rush. We are excited to welcome the library community back in person in Port Huron this October 19-21 and hope you will join us! Full conference early bird registration is only $275 for individual members and includes the opening reception, a ticket to the Michigan Library Awards dinner and ceremony, plus meals, snacks, and lots of coffee. Early bird rates expire next Friday, be an early bird to get the best rates and celebrate the long weekend by registering today! Check out the schedule at a glance<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-schedule>, featured speaker lineup<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-featured-speakers>, breakout sessions<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-sessions>, and special events<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-special-events>, then review registration<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-registration-rates> options and register today at milibraries.org/annual-conference<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference>. Questions? Contact MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org> I look forward to seeing you in Port Huron this Fall! Kind regards, Rachel [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: 517-881-6652 *Please note new number milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Please join us for another Social Media Roundtable, Monday September 19 at 10 AM on Zoom
by Katie Rothley 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Good afternoon everyone, We invite you to join us for our next social media roundtable on Monday, September at 10 AM via Zoom. The link to join us is below. Attend to hear from your peers on social media tips, tricks, platforms, insights, fads, tools, editing and more. This is an informal conversation on everything library social media. Please feel welcome to share any topics of conversation, ideas, or questions to cover, and browse the agenda [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_docume… | here ] . And please share this invitation with any colleagues, staff, or students who may be interested in library social media and/or attending. Northville Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Social Media Roundtable Time: Sep 19 , 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting [ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527673908?pwd=enJQOHIycyt4UEFwTGdKWlIyU1A0dz09 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527673908?pwd=enJQOHIycyt4UEFwTGdKWlIyU1A0dz09 ] Meeting ID: [ callto:895 2767 3908 | 895 2767 3908 ] Passcode: 419481 One tap mobile +13126266799,,89527673908#,,,,*419481# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,89527673908#,,,,*419481# US (New York) Dial by your location [ callto:+1 312 626 6799 | +1 312 626 6799 ] US (Chicago) [ callto:+1 646 558 8656 | +1 646 558 8656 ] US (New York) [ callto:+1 646 931 3860 | +1 646 931 3860 ] US [ callto:+1 301 715 8592 | +1 301 715 8592 ] US (Washington DC) [ callto:+1 309 205 3325 | +1 309 205 3325 ] US [ callto:+1 719 359 4580 | +1 719 359 4580 ] US [ callto:+1 253 215 8782 | +1 253 215 8782 ] US (Tacoma) [ callto:+1 346 248 7799 | +1 346 248 7799 ] US (Houston) [ callto:+1 386 347 5053 | +1 386 347 5053 ] US [ callto:+1 564 217 2000 | +1 564 217 2000 ] US [ callto:+1 669 444 9171 | +1 669 444 9171 ] US [ callto:+1 669 900 9128 | +1 669 900 9128 ] US (San Jose) Meeting ID: [ callto:895 2767 3908 | 895 2767 3908 ] Passcode: 419481 Find your local number: [ https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k8yFcHwGy | https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k8yFcHwGy ] 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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Free Books Available
by Kevin Reiner 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Hello Everyone, We are doing some back-to-school cleaning at James White Library Please reply with your RIDES code and titles you are interested in. These are older general interest topics, but in good condition. [cid:image001.png@01D8BEBF.B888BE70] Kevin Reiner |Resource Sharing Manager Andrews University (zf001, EXN) James White Library 4190 Administration Drive Berrien Springs, MI 49104 269-471-3506 [cid:image002.png@01D8BEBF.B888BE70]

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