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lending devices
by Perri Saunders 13 Sep '22

13 Sep '22

What software have you installed on the devices (laptops and chromebooks) that you lend? For CIPA compliance? To limit downloads? Do you use a Deep Freeze type software to "reset" to default settings? Thanks! Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Job Posting
by Marjorie Dixon 13 Sep '22

13 Sep '22

*Lyon Township Public Library* *Job Title: Marketing & Outreach Librarian* The Lyon Township Library is excited to announce that we are seeking a candidate for the position of a Marketing and Outreach Librarian. We are looking for an outgoing, energetic people-person who is well versed in social media, has a passion for library service, great ideas and an artistic flare. Come work with the LTPL team and collaborate with us to promote the library as a center for the community. Sense of humor is a must. *Salary*: $42,000-$47,000 DOQ. Vacation, sick & personal time, paid holidays, health insurance (including vision and dental). *Deadline for application*: Please send a resume and three professional references to Holly Teasdle, Library Director at hteasdle(a)ltpl.org. Applications received by October will receive first consideration *Description* The Marketing and Outreach Librarian serves as a librarian, plans and executes marketing campaigns, manages adult programming and serves as the library’s ambassador to other organizations. The Marketing & Outreach Librarian strives to work with a marketing plan that will attract users to the library and to inform the public on what the library has to offer. *Duties* · Creates and ensures library identity and branding across all media platforms · Design and creation of all print marketing and promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, signs and mailings · Collaborates with staff about outreach services and opportunities · Develops promotional website content with the Technology Coordinator · Is the primary administrator of the library’s social media accounts and guides staff in development of social media content and strategy · Creates content for e-newsletter and digital signage · Maintains media contact lists and creates press releases as needed · Coordinates with community groups, schools, government officials, the business community, home owners’ associations, social groups and public service organizations to ensure that the library is involved with all applicable public events, meetings and publications · Identifies opportunities for new community partnerships · Works with outside vendors for printing, mailings and promotional items for the library · Assists with library functions and special events · Manages Adult programs for the library · Solicits outside presenters for programs and events, maintains communication and creates contracts for said presenters · Collection development responsibilities as assigned · Maintains a calendar of adult programs and events that are of interest to the community · Contributes to the overall effectiveness of providing direct service to patrons · Serves patrons in a courteous and business-like manner · Attends monthly staff meetings · Tracks program and marketing data and compiles and creates reports upon request · Updates timely information to public access channels, newspaper, and local publications · Maintains displays as needed · Staff coordinator for Friends of the Library · Manages special projects and other duties as assigned by Director *Qualifications* · ALA-accredited graduate degree in Library Science/Information Science · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Knowledge of methods, practices and techniques of marketing and community relations · Demonstrated skills in design for marketing and promotional materials · Familiarity with social media platforms · Ability to work with a variety of different groups, organizations and personalities · Self-motivated and able to exercise initiative and independent judgment · Comfort with public speaking and representing the library in a variety of settings *Physical Demands* Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and office equipment. Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision ability is required including color vision. Employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. -- *Please note new email address* Marjorie Dixon Technology Coordinator Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd. South Lyon, MI. 48178 mdixon(a)ltpl.org 248-437-8800 ext 614 phone 248-437-4621 fax

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FREE MeL NoveList Plus Webinar
by Laura Warren-Gross 13 Sep '22

13 Sep '22

Do you have patrons asking for help finding their next great read? Are you familiar with a wide variety of genres? Do you wish that you had a greater depth of knowledge to share books and authors with your community? Is it your job to make fresh displays and share books on your library's social media accounts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, NoveList Plus from MeL.org is here to help. Join MeL's Public Library Engagement Specialist for a free training webinar to learn about the content and features of NoveList Plus. The webinar will be held Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10:00AM. Interested staff may register online<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628558ea39816c34b38e07d7>. Questions? Email Laura melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> [A picture containing text Description automatically generated] Laura Warren-Gross Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) NEW PHONE NUMBER! (517) 481-2022 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/> [cid:image004.png@01D8C444.8FC25ED0]<https://www.mel.org/welcome>

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This afternoon at 2:00 PM join our FREE MLA Connect virtual event: Intellectual Freedom - Library Law, the Constitution and Compliance
by Rachel Ash 13 Sep '22

13 Sep '22

Join MLA and Library Law Attorney Anne Seurynck this afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Zoom for a FREE MLA Connect Event: Intellectual Freedom - Library Law, the Constitution, and Compliance. This virtual event is free to attend. Please note, that any legal information will be solely for informational and discussion purposes and is not considered legal advice. Check out the details below and register today<https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de…>. Library policies and procedures are important tools when protecting your community’s right to intellectual freedom. The unique legal position of libraries requires careful consideration when developing policies. Learn about must-have policies, common mistakes, and how your policies can help you respond to book challenges and other pressures in your community. Topics will include First Amendment issues, patron privacy, and a new twist on censorship challenges - Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliance. Join MLA and Anne Seurynck, Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith, for an overview of the legal issues to consider when developing policies and responding to community and internal pressures and learn more about best practices to ensure your library policies are in compliance with the E-Rate program while maintaining patron privacy and intellectual freedom. This session is free to attend but registration is required: https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de… Questions? Contact MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org> [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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Upcoming DPL Author Series Event: Horror Noire with Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman
by Megan Summers 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

The Detroit Public Library is excited to announce an upcoming free Zoom presentation with Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman, author of Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present, which was adapted into a critically-acclaimed documentary. Join us Monday, October 3rd at 6:00pm EST for Black Horror, Social Justice, and Enduring Women. In this lively (but not scary!) presentation, Prof. Coleman will expand on themes from her book and documentary Horror Noire to engage the audience in a conversation about Blacks’ participation in the horror genre, the unique contributions of Black women, and what horror can teach us about social justice. This presentation is suitable for novice, intermediate, and expert participants. Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/3xaRzvisO Eventbrite registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horror-noire-black-horror-social-justice-and-e… [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F342747719%2F10…]<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horror-noire-black-horror-social-justice-and-e…> Horror Noire: Black Horror, Social Justice, and Enduring Women<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horror-noire-black-horror-social-justice-and-e…> Eventbrite - Detroit Public Library presents Horror Noire: Black Horror, Social Justice, and Enduring Women - Monday, October 3, 2022 - Find event and ticket information. www.eventbrite.com Please register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link! Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman is Northwestern’s vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion. An internationally prominent and award-winning scholar, Dr. Coleman’s work focuses on media studies and the cultural politics of Blackness. Dr. Coleman is the author of Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present and African American Viewers and the Black Situation Comedy: Situating Racial Humor. She is co-author of Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life. She is the editor of Say It Loud: African American Audiences, Media, and Identity and coeditor of Fight the Power: The Spike Lee Reader. She is also the author of a number of other academic and popular publications. Dr. Coleman is featured in, and executive produced, the critically acclaimed documentary film Horror Noire which is based on her book Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present. Megan Summers (she/her) Librarian II Jefferson Branch Detroit Public Library 12350 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234 (313) 481-1760 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Youth Book club sets have been claimed
by Claire Mueller 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Thank you all for your quick responses, the books have been claimed! Claire Mueller Youth Services Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 ext. 2847 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org> Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Free Virtual Author Event - Sept 19th @ 7pm!
by Glenn Fischer 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

The Book and Author Society is excited to offer a free virtual author event for you to attend and share with your communities: "Join us for an evening of great conversation between two of the funniest authors writing today. Gretchen Anthony, author of Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners and the upcoming The Book Haters Book Club, dishes with her friend Helen Ellis, author of Southern Lady Code and Bring Your Baggage and Don’t Pack Light, followed by Q & A from the audience. Be prepared to laugh!" Direct Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IFoC7-ieQ2KeZUdUUU9frQ Attached is the event graphic you can use on your social media channels, event calendars, websites. Registration is free. This event will be recorded. Additional information can be found on BOOKANDAUTHOR.ORG Thank you! ---------- Glenn Fischer *My Pronouns: He/Him - See www.mypronouns.org <http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more.* Interim Library Director Technology Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library P.O. Box 308 3688 N. Hartland Rd. Hartland, MI 48353 810-632-5200 x110 www.cromaine.org

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Exciting name change at Flint Public Library!
by Kay Schwartz 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Hi, Michigan Libraries! You may have already heard the exciting news that Flint Public Library is seeking to change its name to Gloria Coles Flint Public Library in honor of our former Director and good friend Gloria J. Coles. This arose from a grassroots effort in Flint and came before our Board of Trustees over the past few months. The official name change is now in the hands of the City and the School District who must amend our District Library Agreement, then send to the State Library for approval, before the change becomes final. Gloria lives in Detroit and is still very active in Flint where she served as a Trustee and now Trustee Emeritus at the Ruth Mott Foundation, helping to shape much of the philanthropic work that Foundation does. She has been my most important mentor and advisor during my time as Library Director. She hired me in 1998 fresh out of library school, starting my second career, and taught me so much about the crucial role public libraries can play in their communities if they do the work. I am so happy that she has agreed to accept this honor! Kay ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kay Schwartz Executive Director, Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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Youth Book Club books up for grabs
by Claire Mueller 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Hello, We need to clear shelf space and have the following books available from past book clubs. Some are full sets, some just partial. Please let me know if you're interested and send your library RIDES code. Artemis Fowl - 2c. Behind the Bedroom Wall - 15c. Beyond the Bright Sea - 6c. Bud, Not Buddy - 8c. Chasing Vermeer - 3c. City of Ember - 3c. The Get Rich Quick Club - 14c. Granny Torelli Makes Soup - 16c. Gregor the Overlander - 2c. Hachiko Waits - 13c. Larklight - 5c. A Little Princess - 10c. The Littles - 16c. Pictures of Hollis Woods - 8c. Stargirl - 3c. Surviving the Applewhites - 15c. A Wrinkle in Time - 14c. Thank you, Claire Mueller Youth Services Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 ext. 2847 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org> Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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

12 Sep '22

Thanks everyone! They are all claimed. To those of you who missed out- we get donations like this often, so I will most likely send out another email in a month or two. Thanks again! *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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