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Job Posting: Part-Time Library Page, Troy Public Library
by Constance L Doherty 09 Dec '22

09 Dec '22

The Troy Public Library has an opening for a part-time page in the Adult/Youth Services Departments. This position is open until filled, and offers 40 hours paid time off per year. Click here<https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/2683877.html> for full posting or contact the City of Troy Human Resources Department<https://troymi.gov/departments/human_resources/index.php> for more information. [cid:image001.jpg@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://troypl.org/> Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7591 [cid:image002.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image003.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image004.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Dec '22

09 Dec '22

Resources PLA: Early Literacy Calendars available for 2023 PLA's annual early literacy calendar is back! Based on the Every Child Ready to Read® practices of reading, writing, singing, talking, playing, and counting, the 2023 calendar contains twelve months of learning activities, book lists, nursery rhymes, and more. The calendar pages are also customizable with each containing a designated spot to add your library's logo and contact information. Use these calendars to help your library's patrons engage in early literacy activities every day of the year! The downloadable calendars are available in English<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> or Spanish<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> for $29.99 in the ALA Store (available to PLA members for $23.99). PLA webinar recording: Spotlight on Safety: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries, now available for free. Access it at https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/ondemand/spotlight. YALSA Pura Belpré Committee We are looking for members for the Pura Belpré<https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpre> committee. For this committee you must be a current YALSA member, you must not already have three ALA volunteer commitments, and Committee members should possess a self-declared fluent reading knowledge of Spanish. If you are interested in serving on the Pura Belpré committee please email YALSA President Franklin Escobedo<mailto:franklin.yalsa@gmail.com> and President-Elect Colleen Seisser.<mailto:cseisser@gmail.com> ALA Connect Live to cover censorship issues Join ALA President Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada at 1 p.m. Central on December 15 for "Our Brave Communities: Facing Censorship Head-On with ALA," a conversation on censorship issues in libraries, related legislation, and how the Association is fighting book banning efforts. Panelists will include Martha Hickson (school librarian at North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District in Annandale, New Jersey), Brian Raitz (director of Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library in West Virginia), and Lisa Varga (executive director of the Virginia Library Association). Registration is required<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dlxBCLe-RrOzrF5-_lnBHg>. Collaborative Summer Library Program The Summer Symposium was a big success! Libraries were inspired by the keynote from ALA's Tracie Hall, along with outreach, programming, and decorating sessions. Recordings are not up yet, but will soon be found at https://www.cslpreads.org/all-together-now-2022/, so be sure to check. The recording for Inclusive and Affirming Library Programs for LGBTQIA+ Youth is posted: https://youtu.be/g2B8t4imCgI. Don't have the 2023 CSLP Manual Code? Public library staff are invited to complete this form to request it: https://forms.gle/yEzpTUWxa3V3g9CB9. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. TALK: Text to Learn The December TALK newsletter <https://texttolearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TALK-Newsletter-December…> with information about the upcoming Family Survey is out! All TALK subscribers will receive a text link to the survey from the TALK platform at 1pm EST on Thursday, December 8. Users who complete the survey can be entered in a drawing to win one of 8 $25 gift cards. If asked, find information about how TALK keeps user data private here<https://texttolearn.com/privacy-policy/>. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In the News... How children are taught to read faces a reckoning<https://www.michiganradio.org/education/2022-12-05/how-children-are-taught-…> - NPR, 12/5/22 Drag queen events are increasingly targeted by right-wing demonstrators<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/drag-queen-events-are-increasingly-target…> - PBS Newshour, 12/5/22 Social Studies Leaders Vow Not to Water Down 'Hard History' - Teachers teamed up to share strategies, and a toolkit of resources is forthcoming<https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/social-studies-leaders-vow-not-to-…> - Education Week, 12/2/22 Upcoming LM Youth Services Trainings Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Tuesday, January 10, 2023 8:30am-3:30pm ET Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports. This is a 2-hour self-paced course, combined with a 6-hour instructor led virtual course* and uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care. The program also teaches the common risk factors and warning signs of specific types of illnesses, like anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Details and requirements can be found here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/YMHFALibraries23/ Comic Books, Coding, Cosplay, Crazes, and D&D: Making Libraries a Hub for the Inclusive Nerd Culture<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Wednesday, January 11, 2023 2:00 - 3:00pm ET PCI Webinar In the 1980's, nerd = social suicide. In 2022, nerd = the place to be for inclusivity! Fandoms and other cultural trends bring people together in a nondiscriminatory way. Come learn how you can increase the diversity of your library through programming, MakerSpaces, and other nerd-based resources. As the Jedi librarian would say: "Attendance leads to knowledge, knowledge leads to action, action leads to inclusion!" Ready to Read Storytime Tune-Up! With Jenifer Strauss<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, January 19, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET Ready to Read Michigan goals are to equip public library staff with information, skills, and tools needed for them to promote early literacy in their community and to engage families using the 5 practices of Every Child Ready to Read. In this 90 minute webinar, Jen will: * Share basic early childhood brain science to help you make the connection between Storytime activities and your young patron's growing brains. * Review the Ready to Read Five Practices and give participants a plethora of program ideas for each of the five practices to use right away. * Introduce a Template that will help you include the five practices in your Storytime plans. * Discuss our role as Language and Literacy Mentors for parents and caregivers. * Present ideas for collaborating with Community Partners for Storytime along with ways to share resources that will help families with young children. Come ready to Sing, Play, Read, Talk and Write our way to Literacy! Summer Library Program 2023 Round Table #1<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Tuesday, January 24, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET Summer Library Program 2023 Round Table #2<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:30 am - Noon ET Attend either date above and bring your summer program ideas, no matter the age group to share at our virtual round tables. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one program idea to share with the group. Program ideas may or may not be related to the CSLP theme "All Together Now," and can be geared for any age, including teens & adults. We want to hear what your library is up to and what you're excited about! We will also have the opportunity to discover all of the exciting ways the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) and PBS Kids can support engagement and learning in your community this summer. See a sampling of the MLC summer program resources, including specific All Together Now themed activities and resources, on-demand videos and hands-on activities from a variety of local, regional, and national educational partners, and ideas for in-person events and programming provided by the MLC engagement team. Attendees of this round table will walk away with ideas and contacts to customize the summer program for your community. These virtual round tables will not be recorded. Save the Date: All Together Now with the Detroit Zoo! Thursday, February 9, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET Details & registration coming soon... Youth Services Basics - Niche Academy The Youth Services Basics course is now available in LM's Niche Academy Staff Skills<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nichea…>! This self-paced course is designed as an introduction to library services for public library staff who are new to libraries and/or working with youth. Whether you are already working in a library or just starting out in a new youth services position, this content will help you consider why library services focusing specifically on youth are important, how to collect appropriate materials, the types of services and programs you can provide to your patrons, and the importance of outreach services. This course contains an Overview of Youth Services, followed by age-specific sections on Early Childhood, School Age Children, and Tweens & Teens. An accompanying workbook has also been included and library staff can complete the sections to earn badges. To access this course, login to LM's Staff Skills<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nichea…>, select the "Children/YA" category, and scroll down to "The Youth Services Basics" course. This course was created in collaboration by the Indiana State Library, Library of Michigan, Montana State Library, and the Tennessee State Library and Archives, with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Coming this Spring: SEAL: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries April 2023 Details on 2 Michigan SEAL<https://www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activitie…> workshops with STARnet TBA! Dare I say, it's almost time for solar eclipse glasses?! Register to receive eclipse glasses now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BT58RYV. Be sure to add lm-libtraining(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lm-libtraining@michigan.gov> to your contacts so that registration messages & reminders make it to your inbox. These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional Training Opportunity Family Math Meeting at the Zoo Friday, December 16, 2022 10am-2pm ET Join the Detroit Zoo<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM_9aconyv4xdA9DIPsITceNyaeRxwqna….>* on Friday, December 16, for an exciting in-person workshop with José Franco at the Detroit Zoo. José, a consultant from WestEd, is a teacher with extensive experience bringing engaging content that can easily be recreated in classrooms, libraries, or at home. He also serves as the director of Math Pathways and Pitfalls, an award-winning curriculum designed to offer math intervention for students in grades K-8. During his session, he will give insight on how to incorporate math lessons into programming in a way that is fun and engaging and helps break down misconceptions and bridge understanding of concepts. José will share lessons for a range of grade levels and will cover how to break down important math concepts to increase understanding. This session is designed to be interactive and hands-on and will include time to try out the activities for yourself! By attending, you'll have access to all the curricula used during the sessions plus more! Those in attendance will also receive a Family Math Kit that will have all the materials needed to host a Family Math Night for your community. Zoo admission and lunch will be provided to those who attend. The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workshop takes place in person at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM_9aconyv4xdA9DIPsITceNyaeRxwqna…. *Please send any questions to education(a)dzs.org<mailto:education@dzs.org>. Have a good weekend, 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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New Job Opportunity - Library Director search - Willard Public Library (IN)
by Beth Barker 09 Dec '22

09 Dec '22

Library Director - Willard Public Library (IN) The Willard Public Library (IN)<https://willard.lib.in.us/> Board of Trustees seeks a trusted leader to be the voice of the library in the community and serve as its next Library Director. As the oldest public library building in Indiana, Willard Public Library honors its legacy with robust genealogy and history collections, dynamic programming, and as a world-famous ghost-hunting site - home to the Grey Lady. Trustees are appointed by a combination of the Board of County Commissioners, the County Council, by the local school board, and the Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library Board. The director will work with 16 FTE, a $1.3 million budget, and a single facility to ensure its patrons have access to historical, recreational, educational, and cultural materials free of charge. Key initiatives include promoting the library to a new generation of lifelong learners, working with the board to develop a strategic plan, helping the library keep pace with technological trends, and leading and supporting staff through open communication and collaboration. Evansville, Indiana - the state's third largest city - offers a combination of big-town amenities and midwestern sensibilities with an active and historical downtown. Situated on the Ohio River in Southwestern Indiana, Evansville has unique neighborhoods, and events to enjoy year-round. Families enjoy attractions like the Mesker Park Zoo, the Children's Museum of Evansville, an increasingly vibrant arts and dining scene, and an extensive greenway system. The University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana offer higher educational opportunities and residents enjoy a low cost of living and being in close proximity to five major cities. Responsibilities: The Library Director is responsible for the managerial oversight of the facilities, staff, finances, fundraising, and all associated public relations for the library. The Director is charged with the administration of the policies and procedures of the organization in accordance with its articles of incorporation and by-laws, national and local laws, and relevant authorities, as well as charged with implementing the decisions of the Board of Trustees. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring effective systems to track and administer the fiduciary functions of the library; establishing and enforcing procedures and policies for the effective operations of all library functions; acting as an official library contact point for all members of the media and government officials and agencies; and directing the activities of library staff including scheduling and fulfillment of duties assigned. Qualifications: A minimum of three years of relevant experience, demonstrated success in a leadership position (ideally a cultural organization), and an ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science is required. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a proven track record of visionary leadership, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to effectively lead, grow, and develop the library staff. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Briana Trudell<mailto:brianatrudell@bradburymiller.com> (brianatrudell(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianatrudell@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on Sunday, January 22, 2023. View this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/willard-in/. 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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Connect in Virtual Dialogues - Registration Open Now!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 09 Dec '22

09 Dec '22

MCLS's popular virtual dialogues are coming back and registration is now open! The Engagement, Consulting, and Training team will be hosting dialogues via Zoom every other month, with the first dialogue scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, at 10:30am-noon Eastern (9:30-11am Central). We've been collecting feedback about the topics that are important to you, and the first dialogue will be about finding your motivation. Future dates for dialogues are March 15, May 11, July 11, September 14, and November 15. All dialogues will be at 10:30am Eastern (9:30am Central), except for the July dialogue, which will be at 7pm Eastern (6pm Central). The dialogues are designed for librarians and library workers at all levels and in all library types to connect and engage. You can register for dialogues at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues-2023. Future dialogue topics will be announced closer to dialogue dates. Register for one, a few, or all of the dialogues. We look forward to connecting with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her/hers) Library Strategist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (517) 481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01D90BB7.82FD2850]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D90BB7.82FD2850] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D90BB7.82FD2850] <https://mcls.org/>

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January - June 2023 workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

Check out the new semester of workshops from MCLS! The Jan-June 2023 workshops are now open for registration on our website at https://store.mcls.org Check to see what is available! ************************************* 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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Free BluRay Cases
by Anna Merritt 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

Hello All, 10 FREE BluRay cases. Never used. Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Job Posting: Oxford Public Library, Adult Services, Part-Time
by Jaema Berman 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

Join our Adult Services team at Oxford Public Library! We are looking for an experienced enthusiastic, patron oriented adult services librarian with public library experience. Education: Master's Degree in Library / Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university. Desirable: Bachelor's Degree in English / History or any related subject field, with prior public library experience in Adult fiction, non-fiction and reference is desired. Experience & Certification: A minimum of one (1) year of public library experience with a Professional Certificate [level II] or higher issued by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. Hours: Part-time; Average 26 hours weekly, including some evenings and weekends Salary: Starting Salary $20.00; Paid hourly Prorated Benefits Package includes: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave; and Retirement For more information, check out the attached file. Send a current resume and cover letter to: Oxford Public Library Attn: Bryan J. Cloutier, Library Director PO Box 538 Oxford, MI 48371 Or, email submissions will be accepted at: bcloutier(a)miopl.org<mailto:bcloutier@miopl.org> Questions: 248 628-3034 Thanks, Jaema

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Job Posting: Part-Time Youth Services Librarian
by Tammy Turgeon 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '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 Strong oral and written communication skills Knowledge to create and conduct programs for children Ability to work evening and weekend work schedule Knowledge of online databases, reference resources, and public computer applications to assist the general public Experience with Polaris LEAP automation system Knowledge of popular reading trends in children's literature Knowledge of tablet and mobile devices and the ability to help patrons use them for accessing Overdrive, Hoopla, and other digital services Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the general public Position Pay The starting rate is $25.9266 with 6 month step increases and an annual raise every July. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Apply online at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155388.careers?ShowJob=470165463 Recruitment brochure available at: https://www.sterling-heights.net/DocumentCenter/View/10732/Part-Time-Librar… Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 tturgeon(a)sterling-heights.net

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Free! HP LaserJet toner and DVD cases
by Melissa Goins 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

Hello all, Upon organizing, we discovered a toner for our previous copy machine. If you can use it, we'll send it to you. HP Color LaserJet Toner for CP4025/4525 - Magenta (HP part# CP263A) We also have 60-80 non-locking DVD cases (some Blu-Ray) for anyone that can use them. Just send us your RIDES code. Thanks for helping us prolong their use, ~Melissa Melissa Goins Library Director *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* ------------------------------ [image: Logo] <https://htlibrary.org> Harrison Township Public Library (586) 329-1261 mgoins(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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Oxford Public Library to Open December 12
by Bryan Cloutier 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

Colleagues: Thank you for all your kind words of support these past few weeks. We really appreciate it. A lot of people have been working very hard to restore our building after the fire-we are grateful to all of them. We expect to be able to take possession of our building this Friday, December 9. Our HVAC company craned into position our new rooftop units on Tuesday, December 6. Our new boilers are already operational, along with our new building management system. Our management team and I are now working with our staff to have everything and everyone back in place to re-open to the public on Monday, December 12. It has been a very turbulent ride at times, but there is finally light at the end of our tunnel. Many lessons learned here, but none that we certainly care to ever have to go through again. Our Head of Support Services, Jackie Seimer, worked with TLN to coordinate and reinstate all the remaining moving parts needed to get delivery and Oxford catalogue functionality operational again in time for re-opening. Special thank you to all of our neighbors who picked up the slack in our absence. We can't thank you enough. Regards, Bryan J. Cloutier Director & CEO, Oxford Public Library Oxford Public Library 530 Pontiac Street Oxford MI 48371 248.628.3034 x 211

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