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Health Savings insurance plan question
by Lisa Waskin 18 Nov '22

18 Nov '22

Happy Friday everyone. I have a question for those libraries offering a HSA plan for their employees - How do you handle the employee contributions? Do you use a local bank? Does it go through your payroll? We will be offering this option for the upcoming year and I would like to hear about your experiences with this, what works best for you, what should we not do? This is the first time I have offered this at any of the libraries I have worked at, so #stilllearning! Thank you, Lisa Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Save the Date January 30, 2023
by Eric Palmer 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Hi Everyone This is a Save The Date for an upcoming zoom called *When Misinformation shows up at your Door: Pink Slime Journalism, Manipulative Algorithms and Your Library* by Kristin Fontichiaro, UM School of Information on January 30, 2023 Noon to 1:30pm, presented at no cost by MCDA and MCLS for more Information and Registration https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-Ghpj4jE9Lh0GzLgMo3zSogNwsGxL… <https://url.emailprotection.link/?bAHscHSCLL15aeY_MAbJjylW21jRBeGboX_1oME7q…> [image: Misinformation STD 1_30_23.jpg]

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City of Dearborn Employment Opportunity - Librarian I
by Smith, Steve 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

LIBRARIAN I SALARY: Minimum: $52,433 per year Maximum: $66,420 per year **Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum** GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for performing library functions in accordance with an assigned area. Responsibilities may include supervising part-time staff; providing services to patrons; developing library programs for the community; and maintaining library collections. TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (See online job posting for complete specs) * Supervises part-time staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures. Supervisor-in-charge of building evenings and Saturdays. * Provides services to patrons, including: assisting individuals in the use of library materials and technology; assisting patrons in finding library materials; scheduling customer use of meeting rooms; and responding to patron complaints and questions. * Develops educational, entertainment, and other programs for children, teens, and the general public; manages relationships with the community to promote library services; prepares displays or posts to social media to advertise library materials. Attends meetings as required. * Selects and disposes of library materials to maintain library collections. * Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings. This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED: Master's degree in Library Science, or in final semester of Master's program, with some related experience. LICENSING REQUIRED: Librarian of Michigan Level 2 certification or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire. Valid State of Michigan Driver's License POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law. LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: 8:00 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022 Apply online at www.cityofdearborn.org<http://www.cityofdearborn.org> City of Dearborn Human Resources Department 16901 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Mich. 48126 Open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone (313) 943-2053 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Dearborn Public Library Zoom Talk with William Cohan RE:Power Failure
by Lodge, Daniel 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Be sure to join us on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30pm for a Zoom virtual talk with New York Times Best Selling Author William D. Cohan. Mr. Cohan's new book POWER FAILURE: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon covers the dramatic rise-and unimaginable fall-of America's most iconic corporation by New York Times bestselling author and pre-eminent financial journalist William D. Cohan<https://williamcohan.com/about/>. No company embodied American ingenuity, innovation, and industrial power more spectacularly and more consistently than the General Electric Company. The company embodied both the muscle of American business- entrepreneurial drive, inventiveness, financial legerdemain- and its weaknesses- unchecked egos, grandiosity, hubris, and corruption. The story of GE's glorious rise and distressing fall is not just the story of a finance powerhouse. It's a cautionary tale about blind ambition and trying to live up continuously to a flawed corporate mythology. Click here to register to receive a Zoom link for the Event: https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=11633&ag… Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Writers' Market and similar publications
by Bradley Scott 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

MichLibbers, The website for Writers' Market (https://writersmarket.com/) looks dire for those who use Writers' Market and its sister publications (Poets' Market, Childrens' Writers and Illustrator" Market, etc.), or recommend them to library users. Other reports confirm that the online version appears defunct: https://medium.com/@thmeeks/writers-market-online-died-and-no-one-noticed-2… Does anyone know whether these publications will continue under the new ownership, either print or online? Or have a replacement to suggest, either regularly-updated print or online with an institutional (library/school) subscription option? There is Bloomsbury's Writers' and Artist's Yearbook, but it appears to be published in the UK. Does it have good enough US coverage to be useful for US freelancers and aspiring writers? Thanks for any information -- -- Bradley A. Scott, MLS Electronic Resources Librarian Mott Community College 1401 East Court Street Flint, Michigan 48503 810-762-0405 For current information about MCC’s reopening and Covid-19 protocols for Fall 2022, please visit: https://www.mcc.edu/reopen/index.shtml

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Employment Opportunity: Circulation Clerk (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

POSITION: Part-time Circulation Clerk (20 hours per week). Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday). RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides a variety of public service, technical and clerical duties related to the circulation of library materials. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent; public service; retail experience; handling payments; ability to deal effectively with the public in a tactful, courteous manner; demonstrated ability to use computer technology, preferably within a Windows environment; familiar with Dewey Decimal System. See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. BEGINNING HOURLY RATE: $15 and up depending on experience. SCHEDULING: Currently, circulation clerks are scheduled for four, 5-hour shifts per week (not including Sundays). Sunday work is considered premium time and is paid at time and one-half. See the sample schedule below. Sample Schedule (subject to change) Monday (9 AM - 2 PM) Tuesday (4:15 PM - 9:15 PM) Wednesday (9 AM - 2 PM) Saturday (1:15 PM - 6:15 PM) BENEFITS: Voluntary deferred compensation plan, employee assistance plan, vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave. DEADLINE: Sunday, December 4, 2022 APPLICATION: Resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php Jeff Crocker Assistant Library Director -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <https://www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook…> <https://www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinteres…> <https://www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&…> <https://www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagra…> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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Hiring Marketing & Programming Coordinator
by Chelsea McCoy 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Good Morning, Loutit District Library is hiring! Come join our growing team. *Marketing and Programming Coordinator (Part-time)* Are you a social media guru? Do you love making eye-popping designs? Do you like a fun work environment where every day is different? Do you enjoy finding innovative ways to connect with the public and deliver information? If you answered yes to these questions, you might be the right person to join our Marketing team. Loutit District Library seeks to hire a creative and organized individual to work 28 hours per week. The primary functions of this job include: social media management and program support. *Schedule:* Flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours. This position allows for some remote work at the discretion of the Community Engagement Librarian. *Qualifications:* Minimum of Associate’s Degree. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in communications/marketing/public relations/graphic design or other related field preferred. Public library, academic or nonprofit experience preferred. *Compensation:* Hourly rate for this position is $18.25 per hour. This position includes PTO, vacation, sick, and paid holiday time. To Apply: Prepare a cover letter, resume, and three professional references in PDF format. Assemble a portfolio providing samples of your marketing/design work in the format of your choosing. Submit all application materials to Chelsea McCoy, Community Engagement Librarian, via email at cmccoy(a)loutitlibrary.org. To view the full job description visit bit.ly/workatloutit. Position open until filled. Loutit District Library does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, marital or veteran status, religion, age, or handicap in employment or the provision of services. Loutit District Library is a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Chelsea McCoy Community Engagement Librarian she/her (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6917 | 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>

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Join MLA this morning at 11:00 AM for our Advocacy Hour: The Michigan High Speed Internet Office
by Rachel Ash 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Good morning! This morning at 11:00 AM, MLA is hosting our November MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: The Michigan High Speed Internet Office. Chief Connectivity Officer Eric Frederick will join us from the Michigan High Speed Internet Office to discuss the office's work, and how libraries can help bridge the digital divide. It’s free to attend! Learn more and register: https://www.milibraries.org/advocacy-hour [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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MeL Minute: Discovering Gratitude in the MeL eResources
by Laura Warren-Gross 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]You may have heard about gratitude challenges that frequently take place on social media in November, such as sharing something you are grateful for each day to celebrate Thanksgiving all month long. When I worked with students, I encouraged them to start a gratitude journal as part of the social-emotional learning class I taught. Whatever the mode, focusing on what we have can keep us grounded in the present rather than lamenting about the past or worrying about the future. The Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) has eResources that can support the journey to gratitude and help further an understanding of how it can impact our lives. Academic Search Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> has peer-reviewed journals that offer research about the impact of gratitude on the human condition including: * The Effect of Gratitude on Well-Being: Should We Prioritize Positivity or Meaning?<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from Journal of Happiness Studies<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> * Inspiration, Meaning in Life and Gratitude as Predictors of Subjective Well-Being in the Case of a Group of Students<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from Journal of Educational Sciences & Psychology<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> * Thanks for Being, Loving, and Believing<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from Philosophical Studies<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Along with peer-reviewed journal articles, MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> from MeL offers popular consumer health and business magazines which include articles about gratitude in our personal and professional lives such as: * An Attitude of Gratitude Delivers Physical and Mental Benefits<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from Mind, Mood & Memory<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> * Gratitude Isn’t Just for the Holidays<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from the Grand Rapids Business Journal<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> * Show Gratitude<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from HR Magazine<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> If you’re not sure where to start, there are seven simple ideas in Why You Should Practice Gratitude on More Than Just Turkey Day<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> in Woman’s Day<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>. Once you start you may find many ways to use the eResources from MeL to integrate gratitude as a regular practice in your life. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 481-2022 [acebook]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [witter] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [cidimage003.png(a)01D7B6E3.FE8FB020] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…> [cid:image006.png@01D8FA60.61EC7340]

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JOB: Executive Director - West Suburban Chicago - Wood Dale Public Library District
by John Keister 16 Nov '22

16 Nov '22

Executive Director, Wood Dale Public Library District (West Suburban Chicago) The Wood Dale Public Library District <https://www.johnkeister.com/wooddale/>seeks an involved and enthusiastic Executive Director. This position is open due to the retirement of the previous Director. Wood Dale, located less than 25 miles from Chicago’s Loop, is home to about 14,000 residents who enjoy good schools, a strong economic base, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and convenient access to major highways, commuter rail, and Chicago’s two international airports. The library just completed a beautiful renovation and expansion project. The staff and board are excited to explore ideas for the enhanced programming and resources that was made possible by the new space. The Executive Director position is well-suited to someone with the passion and talent to continue leading this library forward as it embraces its vital role in the life of this friendly and supportive community. Salary $95,000 to $120,000/year, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The library participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Please visit johnkeister.com/wooddale/ <https://www.johnkeister.com/wooddale/>for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries. Interviews will be ongoing until the position is filled. Please apply by January 9, 2023. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries johnkeister.com/wooddale/ <https://www.johnkeister.com/wooddale/> wooddale(a)johnkeister.com 847-955-0541

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