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Holiday hours
by Ovid Library 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Hello all, We are a class 2 library and we are trying to see what class 1 and 2 libraries do for the christmas and thanksgiving holidays. Do you close for Christmas eve and the day after? Are you only closed on Thanksgiving day? Or the whole weekend? What about New Years? Thank you! Constance Thornton - Director Ovid Public Library <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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FOIA of Employee Information
by Katelin Smith 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Hello, everyone, Recently, our library received a FOIA from an organization outside our state requesting information on our union-represented employees. * First name; * Middle name; * Last name; * Date of Birth/Birth year; * Gender; * Work email address; * Job Title; * Worksite location; * Worksite address; and, * Hire Date. We understand that by law, we are required to give information. Still, some of it is more personal than others, such as middle name and gender, and several staff whose data would be included do not feel comfortable sharing it. Have other libraries experienced this, and if so, what did you do? Our director is reaching out to her contacts but she requested that I reach out as well to cast the widest net possible for information and insight. Thanks, Katelin __________________________________________________ Katelin Smith (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs) Adult Services Librarian | Homebound Coordinator William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway | Westland, Michigan 48185 734-326-6123 ex. 2824 | www.westlandlibrary.org

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Job Posting - Full-Time Adult & Support Services Librarian
by Andrea Dickson 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Greetings, The Wixom Public Library is currently accepting applications for a full-time Adult & Support Services Librarian. We are looking for a public service-oriented librarian who wants to work in a collaborative team environment. The Wixom Public Library is a Class IV library serving a growing community of 17,000 residents. The Library has a supportive community and 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 wixomlibrary.org/employment. Applications are due Saturday, September 17. The posting is also attached. Have a great day! Andrea Dickson Library Director Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393 (248) 624-2512

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Upcoming Virtual Event at BPL- Shipwreck Tales of Georgian Bay- 7:00 PM Monday, August 29
by Mick Howey 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Hello Michlib-l, Please join us at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 29, 2022 for the Shipwreck Tales of Georgia Bay event. In 2018, Cris Kohl & Joan Forsberg’s dive team located two famous shipwrecks, J.H. Jones & Manasoo, in Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay. The Manasoo discovery went viral due to the wreck’s unique characteristics, such as an intact pilot house and a 1927 automobile. Cris & Joan will discuss and show video footage of their important and exciting finds. Numerous other Georgian Bay shipwrecks, such as the fabled Griffin, will be highlighted in this presentation. Cris Kohl & Joan Forsberg are maritime historians, divers, videographers, shipwreck hunters, speakers and the authors of numerous books on the Great Lakes. Their book The Christmas Tree Ship is now available as an audiobook and they are currently writing a new book. Tap https://tinyurl.com/sdeumwmk to register. This is a virtual event. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link Hope to see you there! Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649

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PLA Digital Literacy Workshops awarded to 7 Michigan public libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Congratulations to the following Michigan public libraries that applied and were selected to host digital literacy workshops as part of the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive. * Adrian District Library * Coloma Public Library * Hastings Public Library * Menominee County Library * Ray Township Public Library * Spring Lake District Library * Thomas E. Fleschner Memorial Library Read more about the program online https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive Find the ALA Press Release about the project https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/08/pla-awards-11-million-160-p… Quote from the ALA press release: "With over $1 million in contributions from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) has selected 160 public libraries to host digital literacy workshops across the country. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T<http://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/digitalliteracy/incentive>, is designed to support public libraries in their efforts to boost digital skills for all members of their communities. The workshops leverage online digital literacy courses, created by PLA in collaboration with AT&T, that are available to anyone through DigitalLearn.org<https://www.digitallearn.org/> and AT&T ScreenReady(r). DigitalLearn.org<https://screenready.att.com/digital-literacy/> online courses and training materials were developed with and for library staff and their patrons. The site's digital literacy offerings cover everything from technology basics to how to avoid online scams. >From small towns to big cities, funded libraries' efforts will be specific to each community's unique needs. Just a few examples of how funds will be used are: creating new or expanding digital literacy education; hosting digital literacy workshops using the new and updated course materials; and promoting the courses and workshops with patrons and in the community." sdw Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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Job Opportunity: Outreach and Programming Coordinator
by Kat Boyer 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Hello all, We have an opening at the Benton Harbor Public Library for a full time Outreach and Adult Programming Coordinator. Please find the job description and salary information attached. Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?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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Baker & Taylor Outage: Status Update
by Jim Flury 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Good Morning, Below are two emails I received yesterday, Tuesday, August 23 from Rita King at Baker & Taylor, subject, outage status update. Thought I would share account so many Michigan libraries use B&T as their primary book jobber: Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jim, I received notice that our cataloging and warehouse will be coming back online tomorrow . No firm news yet on TS360. Thank you, Rita ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jim, Yesterday , we advised that over the weekend, a server outage impacted systems and applications across Baker & Taylor. Currently, Title Source 360, EDI, and the phone systems at our offices and service centers remain offline. We have engaged a technical team that is working around the clock to restore business-critical systems and to determine how this occurred. We are working tirelessly to bring our systems back online. At this time, we believe disruptions may persist through this week. We will continue to provide status updates via email and on [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__protect-2Dusb.mimecast… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.baker-2Dtaylor.com&… | www.baker-taylor.com ] . I hope we have more updates soon, but it looks like shipments might resume next week. If customers are not getting the updates you can let them know to email me and I can have them added to the tS360 updates. We should have all of their orders and will be able to check once we get back online. We have an update call at 12:30PM. If I hear anything else I will let you know. Thank you for your patience, Rita King, MLIS BTCat Sales Manager, Western Region Field Sales Consultant, Michigan C: 616-402-0619 [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.baker-2Dtaylor.com_… | Baker & Taylor ] | 2810 Coliseum Centre Dr. Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28217 [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_Baker… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_BakerandTa… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_channe… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_compa… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_bake… ]

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TALK update
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

TALK is available to all families in Michigan! Michigan public libraries can sign up to offer TALK to caregivers in their community, a great way to reach potential new library users. Here you will find the latest TALK newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CJWJxDNMA2uhust0kWUheRXMR5t9hxtk/view?usp=…. Highlights include upcoming trainings for kick-starting your TALK program, as well as "back to school" with TALK. Sign-up<https://texttolearn.com/newsletters/> to be on the newsletter list and learn more about TALK: https://texttolearn.com/for-libraries/. 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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Closing soon! Library Director Search - Massanutten Regional Library (VA)
by Beth Barker 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Library Director - Massanutten Regional Library (VA) The Massanutten Regional Library<https://mrlib.org/> (MRL) seeks its next Library Director to fulfill the organization's mission of being an engaging community partner providing programs and services that bring people together, foster creativity, and encourage lifelong learning. The ideal candidate will embrace the library vision to be the welcoming heart of the community where all come to learn, discover, create, and connect. A non-profit 501(c)(3) library with an annual budget of $2.6 million and approximately 34 FTE, MRL is governed by a twelve-member Board of Trustees; four appointed by the localities served and the remaining eight nominated by the Board. MRL is a seven-branch system, with the Central Library serving the residents of Harrisonburg, four branches serving Rockingham County, and two branches serving the residents of Page County. With a service population of 160,000 residents and over 574,000 items circulated in FY 2022, MRL is an active member of the local community and maintains involvement with a variety of local, state, and national organizations, both civic and professional. Key initiatives include: building relationships with our localities to grow local funding for new initiatives such as an assessment of existing buildings and possible branch construction, reorganizing structurally, increasing staff pay scale, and offering more diverse services. Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the City of Harrisonburg is 130 miles from Washington, DC, 130 miles from Richmond and 115 miles from Roanoke. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and Page County offer a wealth of recreational features for the outdoor enthusiast. The area is also rich in cultural, historical and educational sites with four colleges and universities (James Madison University, Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite University, and Blue Ridge Community College). Downtown Harrisonburg, an award-winning downtown, which includes a Virginia Arts & Cultural District and Culinary district is the lively center of the city's innovative and dynamic culture. Responsibilities: The Library Director is the chief executive and administrative officer of Massanutten Regional Library. With direction from the Board of Trustees, the Library Director has overall responsibility for all management, administrative, and professional function of the library system. The Library Director is responsible for long-term library development and daily operations under policies and goals established by the Board of Trustees. This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, exempt position. The benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and paid holidays. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of library administrative experience showing a progression of increasing responsibility, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity. Essential attributes include excellent organizational skills, managing multiple projects, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to represent the library at all levels within the community, and strong financial management skills. The Library Director should also have the ability to develop long-term goals, objectives, actions, and policies to support the mission of the library system, analyze library needs and evaluate library services, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community, be flexible and adapt to a changing environment, and to prepare and present public presentations. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $100,000 - $120,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (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) This position closes on Sunday, September 4, 2022. View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/massanutten/. 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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Preparing Yourself for YA Book Challenges
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Preparing Yourself for YA Book Challenges Thursday, September 8th at 1 pm Central (2pm ET) As book bans and challenges continue to increase throughout the country, YA library workers face many of these directly. YALSA and ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom are teaming up to help you be as prepared as you can be. Deborah Coldwell-Stone, ALA's Director Office for Intellectual Freedom will share the big picture view of book bans and challenges as well as specifics in the Young Adult world. She will discuss resources and who you should reach out to if you find you and your library being challenged. Presenter: Deborah Caldwell-Stone is Director of ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation. For over twenty years she has worked closely with library professionals and library trustees on a wide range of intellectual freedom issues related to library service in the United States. She has served on the faculty of the ALA-sponsored Lawyers for Libraries and Law for Librarians workshops and is a contributor to the 10th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual. She has contributed articles on law, policy, and intellectual freedom to American Libraries and other publications. * YALSA members FREE Registration<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felearning…> * Non-member Registration<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felearning…> - $79 Contact Carla Jamison at cjamison@ala.<mailto:cjamison@ala.org?subject=YALSA%20Webinars>org or YALSA Events, YALSAevent(a)ala.org<mailto:yalsaevents@ala.org>. 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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