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Southwest MI Employment Opportunity: Accounting, Benefits, and Business Coordinator
by Dan Hutchins 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Accounting, Benefits, and Business Coordinator Are you an accountant looking for more, including community engagement opportunities and a relaxed environment? Consider becoming part of a vibrant and growing library system in beautiful southwest Michigan! Van Buren District Library is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting, Benefits, and Business Coordinator committed to high quality library service to join our team. The Van Buren District Library serves 44,000 residents at seven locations in Van Buren County. The Van Buren District Library is located approximately 20 miles west of the Kalamazoo area, home to Western Michigan University and a lively downtown. It is also located 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. The region is recognized for its progressive spirit and cultural attractions as well as its sandy beaches, beautiful lakes, fresh produce, and wineries. In addition to managing the library’s finances and benefits, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to serve the public by attending monthly Library Board meetings, working the library check-out desk, participating in the creation and performance of library events, classes, and programs, and engaging in outreach to the local community. POSITION TITLE: Accounting, Benefits, and Business CoordinatorDEPARTMENT: Administration, reporting to Library Director HOURS:Full-time - 40 hours per week. Must be flexible to attend monthly meetings of the Library Board of Trustees, and to work periodic evenings and Saturdays. WAGES & BENEFITS$52,437 per year. Benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time. Individual health insurance, dental/optical insurance, term life, and long-term disability insurance provided. Eligible for 401a deferred compensation with a 6% match, and voluntary 457 plan, plus paid opportunities to participate in professional development. RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provides positive, professional service to the public and administrative support to the Library Director and Library Board of Trustees.• Coordinates all financial management activities for the Library in compliance with current regulations, policies, and generally accepted accounting principles.• Accounts for all library receivables, payables, investments, operating budget, and endowment fund.• Prepare monthly financial reports for monthly Library Board meetings.• Report revenues and expenditures, assets and liabilities to the Library Director and Board of Trustees.• Creates simplified trial balance sheets for the Library Director and Board of Trustees.• Takes the minutes of monthly Library Board meetings.• Develops the annual Library budget with the Library Director and Board of Trustees.• Works with the Library’s administrative assistant on bookkeeping duties.• Prepares payroll, maintains employee benefits, and assists staff with benefit questions.• Keeps and updates staff records and pay schedule• Reconciles bank statements.• Maintains general ledger.• Makes journal entries in general ledger as needed.• Prepares Library for its annual audit including preparing fixed asset schedules and sick/vacation liability calculation.• Acts as liaison with auditors.• Works with benefits vendors.• Posts and administers open position notices.• Onboards new staff members.• Administers Library unemployment account.• Prepares annual workers’ compensation audit.• Completes Library self-funded health insurance plan forms.• Prepares and records statistics and other reports as requested.• Maintains a capital improvements plan in coordination with the Library Director.• Serves as a member of the Library’s leadership team.• Collaborates with the Library’s leadership team on process improvements, internal controls, and financial procedures for the Library.• Works the Library check-out desk one to two hours per day. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:• Participation in the planning and execution of library programs, events, and classes.• Outreach to the local community.• Oversee accounts payable/receivable in QuickBooks.• Review and print checks for invoices.• Research unpaid or overpaid invoices.• Carry out Library Board’s investment policy, as delegated by the Library Director, by contacting area financial institutions for current investment rates and best terms.• Verifies time sheets to prepare payroll, calling supervisors for information as needed.• Prepares monthly or quarterly reports of utility use.• Functions as occasional “person in charge” of VBDL’s main location. REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM:• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one to three years’ experience as a full charge bookkeeper.• Intermediate computer skills including experience working with Excel, Word, and QuickBooks accounting software. Ability to learn the Library’s online catalog and other software packages as needed.• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, cost control procedures, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and accounting and auditing practices.• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with library patrons, the Library Board of Trustees, staff, vendors and others in a team environment.• Strong organizational skills and ability to work well independently.• Willingness to work some evening and weekend hours• Ability to read fine print with or without corrective lenses, to lift up to 30 pounds, bend, twist, crouch, kneel and refile library material up to 90 inches in height.• Ability to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. DESIRABLE:• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science a plus. APPLICATION: Due Monday, August 22, 2022. Apply by email only to: dhutchins(a)vbdl.org Must include: a meaningful cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Van Buren District Library200 N. Phelps StreetDecatur, MI 49045 For more information about the Library, visit our website: http://www.vbdl.orgA PDF of this job posting may be found here: https://www.vbdl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VBDL-Accounting-Benefits-Bu… Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Job Announcement
by Lawrence Marble 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

Position: Custodian– Part-time Hours: Up to 20 hours per week Shifts: 4–5-hour shifts including some afternoons, evenings and weekends Pay Rate: $14 per hour Reports to: Library Director Qualifications: * Must be 18 years or older * High school or GED equivalent * Be available to work 3 to 5 days a week * Reliable transportation * Previous custodial experience desired. * Successfully pass a background check & pre-employment screening. Primary Job Duties: * Cleaning restrooms * Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping * Collecting trash * Wiping surfaces * Other similar tasks as assigned Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, bend, and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Submit application to: Lawrence Marble, Director – marblel(a)ahplibrary.org<mailto:marblel@ahplibrary.org> Deadline: Friday, August 19 by 5 p.m. (Application available at www.ahplibrary.org<http://www.ahplibrary.org>) Anticipated Start Date: September 6 The Auburn Hills Public Library is an equal opportunity employer [Logo]<https://www.ahplibrary.org/> Lawrence Marble Director phone: (248) 370-8125 email: marblel(a)ahplibrary.org 3400 East Seyburn Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 [Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/AHPLibrary/> [Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/AHPLibrary> [Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/ahplibrary/>

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PT_ADULT_LIBRARIAN_1
by Crystal Peterson 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

The Farmington Community Library is hiring for the position of PT Adult Librarian I. The complete job posting is attached. Deadline for applications is Monday, August 1, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Crystal C. Peterson Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library<http://www.farmlib.org/> 32737 West Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334<x-apple-data-detectors://3/0> Ph: 248-848-430<tel:248-848-4302>3 Fax: 248-553-6892<tel:248-553-6892> [blocklogolarge]

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Internet providers
by Susan Wess 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

Any libraries using Comcast for internet? Pros/cons Thanks Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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APRA DIGITAL CONTENT SURVEYS For STAFF AND PATRONS!!!! Please post!!!
by Carol Dawe 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

Digital Content? Statewide Advertising? How great is it that your library received thousands of free audio and ebook content available in perpetuity through OverDrive for your community? And a statewide marketing campaign to let all residents know what is available at their local library? Pretty great, right? We agree! But we aren’t done yet…we need your assistance. Since these items were purchased with grant funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), certain requirements need to be completed as with any grant. So, can we count on you to help with the following three items? SURVEYS. Please click the link to complete the STAFF SURVEY about the digital eaudiobook and ebook content your library received. The survey for the public: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Mi83 Please share the PATRON SURVEY via email, newsletter, your website, and your Facebook or Instagram platforms. Responses will be collected from August 1 through September 9, 2022. The survey for library staff: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Mi83forLibraries STORIES AND TESTIMONIALS. For the last question on the surveys, we would love for you to share any stories or testimonials about the digital content items your library received through OverDrive. STAFF TESTIMONIALS: There are thousands of new audio and ebook titles available like job-seeking skills, educational needs, and health and wellness topics. Perhaps you have helped guide a patron to this new content? Maybe you had a program where not only did you promote the physical books you had on the same topic, but you also highlighted what was available on OverDrive with the new content? PATRON TESTIMONIALS: Have patrons commented about the television ads they have seen promoting MI Library is NOW? Have they seen the social media posts and wondered what YOUR library received through the grant? Please share your stories! THANKS TO LEGISLATORS. If someone gave you much-needed grant funds, you’d be sure to thank them, right? Well, federal legislators, through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), gave our state $4 million in ARPA funding. We need to make sure we let them know how much it means to libraries and our communities. Take a few minutes and say thank you. Not sure who to contact? Click here. On behalf of the Michigan Cooperative Directors Association, the Library of Michigan, and the Michigan Library Association, thank you for taking part in this statewide program! Funding for the MI-83 Digital Library Connection project is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan, an agency of the Michigan Department of Education. Project partners include the Michigan Library Cooperatives and the Michigan Library Association, Lakeland Library Cooperative, Mid-Michigan Library League, White Pine Library Cooperative, and Woodlands Library Cooperative. I want to thank Kate Andrade, Woodlands Library Cooperative, Sheryl Mase, Mid-Michigan Library League, Kate Van Auken, White Pine Library Cooperative, Debbie Mikula, Michigan Library Association and Janet Cornell, Terry Cross and Niki Johnson at Lakeland Library Cooperative for their extraordinary efforts this past year! Carol Dawe ( Grant Administrator) Cooperative Director 616-559-5253 x2001 630-207-1205 (cell) www.llcoop.org Lakeland Library Cooperative | 4138 3 Mile Rd NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 616-559-5253 x2001 Our mission is to strengthen our member libraries covering eight west Michigan counties by providing the means to share resources, services and expertise for the benefit of individuals and communities.

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Tech Logic Self Checkout Kiosk for Sale
by Erin Zabonick 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Tech Logic Self Checkout Kiosk for sale $5,000 OBO Requires a software subscription with Tech Logic. Includes bar-code and RFID scanner, does not accept payments. Pick up only We bought this in Oct 2019 and have only used a handful of times. Sold as is. Erin Zabonick Assistant Director/Adult and YA Librarian Three Rivers Public Library - READ. LEARN. DREAM. - 88 North Main Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666

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Part-Time Children's Librarian
by Lisa Mulvenna 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Want to join a team of librarians and paraprofessionals who love what they do and the communities they serve? If you've got the passion for reader's advisory, the enthusiasm for children's programming, and a healthy interest in collection development then we need you to round out our team. Our full job description and application requirements are available here: http://cmpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/07-2022-CMPL-Part-time-Childrens… Clinton-Macomb Public Library is the largest library in Macomb County and has a reputation for adapting new technologies and embracing new ideas. This person will be based at the Main Library, but be expected to work at other locations and out in the community at times. Please consider joining our team and making a difference in the communities of Clinton and Macomb Townships! -Lisa Lisa Mulvenna Head of Children's and Teen Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax Sign up for Summer Reading at https://cmpl.beanstack.org/reader365.

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NEW! READsquared Read-to-Me Reading Program and more
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Did you know that READsquared has many pre-packaged programs available to public libraries across Michigan?! The new "Read-to-Me" reading program is based on the 5 practices of Every Child Ready to Read (see details in the email below my signature). A full list of the pre-packaged programs can be found here: https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/Article.aspx?id=10286. You can easily add<https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/Article.aspx?id=10093> any of these programs to your account with just a couple of clicks, at no extra charge. Thanks to support from the Library of Michigan and Institute of Museum and Library Services, public libraries in MI can sign-up for a READsquared site here: https://mistate.readsquared.com/Signup.aspx?State=MI#!, libraries with pre-existing READsquared sites can also access these programs for free. Please feel free to reach out to READsquared anytime with questions or site issues: support(a)r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com>, and you can also find a lot of helpful guidance in their Knowledge Base<https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/default.aspx>. Thank you, 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/> [https://campaign-image.com/zohocampaigns/177052000019400006_zc_v27_read2log…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…> the premier online reading program New early literacy program availalble! [https://campaign-image.com/zohocampaigns/177052000019400006_zc_v17_16584218…] Support learning from birth to age 5 with an early literacy program that offers parents and children the opportunity to log their reading, singing, talking, writing, and playing! Built on the foundation of these five practices, the Read-to-Me program gives parents and caregivers the tools to help children develop early literacy skills. Program includes a banner for your home page, five fun-filled missions,16 participation badges, age-appropriate reading lists, a completion certificate, and links to picture book read-aloud videos. With your READsquared subscription, you can add this year-round program to your site at any time, for the timeframe that works best for your library, free of charge. Navigate to Programs > Program Theme > Import Programs. Detailed instructions are available in your knowledge base<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…>. Interested in more children's programming? The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is also available for download. This program encourages families to read and log 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten. Participants can use their READsquared login for more than one program at a time, and can easily add additional programs to their accounts<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…>. Did you know parents can create an account for themselves to easily monitor and log their children's activity without having to login as each child, even if there is no adult program offered at your library? Here are instructions for setting up a program called Adult Signing Up Children<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…> they can register into. Email Support (support(a)r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=Need%20Help%20with%202020%20Themes>) if you need assistance implementing new programs or if you have questions about your site. [Facebook]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…> Facebook<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…> [Twitter]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…> <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…> Twitter<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…> [Email]<mailto:info@readsquared.com> <mailto:info@readsquared.com> Email<mailto:info@readsquared.com> Online version is available here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgph…>.

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Grant Opportunity from the Library of Congress for Digital Projects
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Connecting Communities Digital Initiative Grant - Closing September 30, 2022 The Library of Congress is pleased to announce two grant opportunities in the Of the People<https://www.loc.gov/programs/of-the-people/about-this-program/> program's Connecting Communities Digital Initiative, funded by the Mellon Foundation. Grants of up to $50,000 support libraries, archives, museums<https://loc.gov/programs/of-the-people/represent/libraries-archives-museums…>, and higher education institutions<https://loc.gov/programs/of-the-people/represent/higher-education-applicati…> in creating projects that use and re-mix Library of Congress digital collections. Projects must center the lives, experiences, and perspectives of Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, or other communities of color in the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands and the US Virgin Islands. The Library is seeking to award three grants for the Higher Education opportunity and three grants for the Libraries, Archives, and Museums opportunity. You can click here to learn more about the Connecting Communities Digital Initiative Grants program and how to apply<https://www.loc.gov/programs/of-the-people/apply/>. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>!

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Troy Public Library job posting -- Part-Time Adult Services Librarian
by Constance L Doherty 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Hello, Could you please post the highlighted information below? Thanks very much for your help! Best, Connie Doherty The Troy Public Library has an opening for a part-time librarian in the Adult Information Services Department. This position offers paid time off and the posting is open until filled. If you are creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about public librarianship and customer service, please apply here<https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/2483908.html>. [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage001.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__troypl.org_&d=DwMGaQ&c…> Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7591 [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage002.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_troyl…> [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage003.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_troy…> [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage004.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_troylib&d=…> [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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