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Job Opening! Library Assistant I – Circulation
by Allison Boyer 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Library Assistant I – Circulation (24 Hours) Loutit District Library is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join the Circulation Services Team to work 24 hours per week. Primary job functions include assisting patrons by checking out library materials, registering new library cards, assisting with questions about library services, and handling telephone inquiries. Additional duties include checking in and sorting library materials, processing interlibrary loan deliveries, and fulfilling curbside and locker service requests. Schedule: The schedule for this position will include evenings and weekend rotation. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Public library or customer service experience is highly desired. Compensation: Hourly rate for this position is $13.75 per hour and includes PTO, vacation, sick time, and paid holidays. To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references in PDF format to Kimberly Rice, Circulation Team Lead, via email at krice(a)loutitlibrary.org. Position open until filled. For more information and full job description, click here <https://loutitlibrary.org/work-at-loutit-district-library/>. <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Allison Boyer Head of Youth Services she/her (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6916 Youth Desk | 616-850-6919 Office | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGvakceRtYoYlJabcxzAcw> Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Practicing Inclusion: Welcoming Transgender Customers and Colleagues - Free Infopeople Webinar
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Learn how to provide excellent customer service to transgender individuals at your library. [Practicing Inclusion: Welcoming Transgender Customers and Colleagues - an Infopeople webinar. Tuesday, October 11, 2022. 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Pacific. Presenter: Beckett Czarnecki. Two individuals dressed in pink and blue holding a Trans pride flag.]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Practicing Inclusion: Welcoming Transgender Customers and Colleagues<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1057&reset=1> As rights for transgender people continue to be challenged, libraries should be a welcoming place for the youth, adults, and colleagues in our communities. Join us to learn how to provide excellent internal and external customer service to transgender individuals at your library. This interactive session will help participants reframe ideas around gender, give them best practices for serving trans customers, and end with developing strategies to make their libraries trans-inclusive. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: · Build a foundation of fostering gender inclusivity at their library · Give empathetic and equitable service to all customers · Have knowledge of social and legal issues impacting transgender customers · Challenge assumptions and discuss ways to encourage inclusivity in language and action Learn More<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1057&reset=1> October 11, 2022 Start time: 12:00 p.m. Pacific, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, 2:00 p.m. Central, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Length: 1 hour Presenters: Beckett Czarnecki<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Fee: $0 - Yes, it is free! Learn More and Register Today!<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1057&reset=1> Upcoming Free Webinars<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Covid, Monkeypox, and the Next Pandemic: How Libraries Can Prepare<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Join us for an informational discussion that will incorporate the perspectives of a public health expert and a public library leader. [Covid, Monkeypox, and the Next Pandemic: How Libraries Can Prepare]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Upcoming Infopeople Courses<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> [Mindfulness in the Library]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Mindfulness in the Library<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> [Woman in a suit building something with blocks]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Foundations of Library Services<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> [Normalizing Discussions of Race with Children]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Normalizing Discussions of Race with Children<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> [Califa + Infopeople, helping libraries think differently]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Brought to you by the Califa Group<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> | Twitter<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fbf60124301/84c46aff-6a23-495a-8593-dad57…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…> Califa Group | 330 Townsend Street, Suite 133, San Francisco, CA 94107 Sent by hello(a)infopeople.org<mailto:hello@infopeople.org>

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Digitizing History Book
by Anna Merritt 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Hello All, We have a book in our collection, written in 1980, about our town's history. The library owns the copyrights and we are looking to get it digitized professionally. Does anyone have any recommendations for a something like this? Thanks! Anna Merritt Assistant Director 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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New Email
by Richmond Township Library 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

New Email : jstgermain(a)richmondtwplibrary.org Thank you, Jan St.Germain, Director Richmond Township Library PO Box 339 Palmer, MI 49871 906-401-0316 richtown(a)uproc.lib.mi.us

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Press Release
by EMAIL TEAM 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Hartford Public Library is hosting its first "Local Author Showcase" on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 5pm to 6:30pm. We are delighted to have the well-known author, Rosanne Bittner. She will be debuting her newest book, "Dancing Beneath You", a romance thriller. Rosanne Bittner has written over 75 novels. This is an opportunity to purchase an autographed copy. Other local authors with their books will be Sandra Bedka, Lisa Garritano, Jade Heffington, Kim Stafford, Brian Johnston, Guy Martin and Sweetness Godgiben. The books range from children to young adult to adult. Come and support our local authors. Refreshments and pizza will be included. Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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LM's Library Science Collection - Facilities and Library Spaces
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Space is at a premium in libraries. How do you manage the collection, the need for programming space, safety issues, study space and meeting rooms in your library? What do you do if you get funding for renovation or construction? LM is highlighting topical Library Science titles from our collection in occasional emails. Here are selected titles on facilities and space management purchased recently. You can search MeLCat for LM titles and you can also check our New Library Science Collection titles at https://eds.s.ebscohost.com/eds/search/basic?vid=0&sid=4da17cfa-3684-4998-9…. Use "Library Science Collection" as one of the search terms in the Advanced Search and you will pull only those collection titles. REMINDER: Titles are available through interlibrary loan only right now, as our MeLCat delivery is temporarily offline while we prepare to move to a new catalog. you can find the information on interlibrary loan borrowing from the Library of Michigan here - https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/libuseguidelines/guideforl…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>. The page reference state employees, but libraries may also borrow from the collection through interlibrary loan. Please feel free to contact me if you have any issues getting a title. Library Facilities titles: * 100+ ideas to inspire smart spaces and creative places / Elisabeth Doucett / ALA Editions, 2020. * Assessing library space for learning / edited by Susan E. Montgomery / Rowman & Littlefield, 2017. * Building blocks for planning functional library space / Library Leadership & Management Association / Scarecrow Press, 2011. * Collaborative library design : from planning to impact / Peter Gisolfi, editor / ALA Editions, 2018. * Constructing Library Buildings That Work / Fred Schlipf / ALA Editions, 2020. * Creating a learning commons : a practical guide for librarians / Lynn D. Lampert, Coleen Meyers-Martin / Rowman & Littlefield, 2019. * Creating the high-functioning library space : expert advice from librarians, architects, and designers / Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, editor / Libraries Unlimited, 2017. * Library storage facilities : from planning to construction to operation / Wyoma VanDuinkerken, Wendi Arant Kaspar, and Paula Sullenger / Chandos Publishing, 2018. * Planning optimal library spaces : principles, processes, and practices / David R. Moore II, Eric C. Shoaf / Rowman & Littlefield, 2018. * The post-pandemic library handbook / Julie Todaro / Rowman & Littlefield 2022. * The power of play : designing early learning spaces / Dorothy Stoltz, Marisa Conner, and James Bradberry / ALA Editions, 2015. * The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture : Creating Building Spaces that Work / Fred Schlipf, John A. Moorman / ALA Editions, 2018. * Redesigning the public library building / Primary Research Group, 2013. * Reimagining library spaces : transform your space on any budget / Diana Rendina / International Society for Technology in Education, 2017. * Teen spaces : the step-by-step library makeover / Kimberly Bolan / ALA, 2009. The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a title you'd like us to purchase? Let me know! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> May is Teacher Appreciation Month - recognizing outstanding educators. Learn more<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>! [cid:image002.jpg@01D86607.AA4C7010]

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Moving companies
by Jennifer Roth 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Hi all, We will be moving to an offsite location during our renovation and Library Design is proving to be quite pricey. What other moving companies have you had positive experiences with? Cheers, Jennifer Roth pronouns: she/her Director, Westland Public Library (734) 326-6123 ext 2825

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Free to a good home - Audio CD collection
by Deb Shumaker 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Kirtland Community College Library has weeded its audio CD collection and is looking for a good home for approximately 646 titles. This is primarily an adult fiction collection but there are some non-fiction titles as well as a few children's and juvenile titles. All titles come in a standard-size white CD case. A number of titles have not been used or are gently used. We would like to offer this collection to a library who will take* all* titles as we do not want to split the collection. A list of titles is attached. This will be on a first come, first serve basis. There are *34 boxes* and we ask that you come to our Grayling campus (on I-75 just south of Grayling) and pick them up. If you are interested in the entire collection, please respond to this email. Deb Deb Shumaker Director of Library Services & Tutoring Kirtland Community College 4800 W. Four Mile Rd. Grayling, MI 49738 telephone: 989-275-5000 ex.235

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Free PCI webinars
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Greetings! Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars uses the GoToMeeting platform. * How to Find Balance in a World of Constant (and sometimes unwanted) Change<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> September 14 at 2pm ET * Communication and Conflict: "Can't we all just get along?"<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> September 21 at 2pm ET * Ask Me Anything! Cataloging with RDA<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> September 28 at 2pm ET Are you or your staff looking to develop your skills with professional development opportunities either in or out of state? The Library Continuing Education Stipend program<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> can support travel and registration costs by providing financial support for library staff continuing education. To find the full array of training and continuing education opportunities supported and offered by the Library of Michigan visit the Continuing Education site at Michigan.gov/LibraryCE<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryce>. Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact us at LM-LibTraining(a)michgian.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining@michgian.gov> Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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FT Librarian I - Children's Services - Waterford Township Public Library
by Rogers, Joan 13 Sep '22

13 Sep '22

Hello all, The Waterford Township Public Library is currently accepting applications for a full-time Librarian I - Children's Services. We are looking for a public service-oriented librarian who wants to work in a collaborative team environment and enjoys working with children and their parents/caregivers. The Waterford Township Public Library is a busy Class VI library in the center of Oakland County serving the 71,000 residents of Waterford and Lake Angelus, Michigan. The Library is a municipal department, enjoys the support of the community and the Township 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 https://www.waterfordmi.gov/jobs<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.waterfordmi.gov_jo…> . Application open until filled. The posting is also attached. [Twp logo] Joan M. Rogers, MSLS Library Director 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.7691 jrogers(a)waterfordmi.gov Office Hours, generally: Monday - Friday, 8:00a-5:00p

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