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MCLS is a SCECH Sponsor
by Gwen Haviland 07 Sep '22

07 Sep '22

You may have seen posts for MCLS workshops offering SCECHs (State Continuing Education Clock Hours). We are pleased to be able to offer these continuing education credit hours to school library staff in Michigan. Several of our workshops qualify for SCECHs, and we invite you to check out we have to offer at our Training Store here<https://store.mcls.org/>. For any question, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> or call (517) 220-9950. ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Cataloging and MeLCat workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 07 Sep '22

07 Sep '22

There is still time to register for these workshops! Authorities<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/62854c7339816c01da8e05a1> 3-day class, September 20-22, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! MeLCat: the Other Stuff<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/62854ce739816cce378e05b8> (For staff of Michigan MeLCat libraries only) 1-day class, September 21, 10-11am Eastern (9-10am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate program, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Job Opportunity - Richland Community Library
by Jack Buck 07 Sep '22

07 Sep '22

Richland Community Library EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Circulation Desk Clerk/Patron Services Assistant (Part-Time Position: 12-15 hours per week) Application Deadline: Open until filled. If you enjoy providing a valuable service in a great small town, working as part of a team, and joining an institution beloved by its community, this is the job for you! POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for performing routine clerical work in a library and providing basic support services to patrons. Duties include, but are not limited to: * Providing excellent service to library patrons. * Working with patrons and materials at the Library Circulation desk; assisting patrons with computer, printing, faxing/copier, and other general questions. * Answering phones. * Sorting and shelving library materials. * Checking shelves for accuracy. * Maintaining the welcoming and orderly appearance of the library. * Performing other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Part-time position (12-15 hours per week) evenings and weekends (Saturdays) required. Library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Compensation Salary ranges from $11.00 per hour +, depending on education and experience. Knowledge and Abilities Required * Ability to communicate positively with customers and staff in a cheerful manner * Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills * Demonstrated interest in working with children and adults * Experience with social media tools * Experience with applications software (e.g. Excel, Word, and Publisher) * Willingness to learn new technology, including library technologies * Must be confident, personable, and a team player * Must display initiative and problem-solving skills * Ability to responsibly manage petty cash and cash register * Some post-secondary education Knowledge and Abilities Preferred * Library experience strongly preferred * Experience developing and distributing promotional materials, both in print and electronic formats* * Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System * Experience with automated library circulation systems *Possibility of advancement available for candidates with experience in developing and distributing promotional materials Please submit an application<https://www.richlandlibrary.org/About/job-opportunities/employment-applicat…> and a cover letter to Main Circulation Desk at the Library or e-mail documents to the Library Director at jbuck(a)richlandlibrary.org<mailto:jbuck@richlandlibrary.org?subject=Job%20Application>. -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Local/Michigan history books
by Jen Hassell 07 Sep '22

07 Sep '22

Hi Michigan libraries, Baldwin Public Library has been through a year-long process of deaccessioning our local/MI history collection. The Birmingham Museum has accessioned items pertaining to our community and we've reached out to many of you about titles that are relevant to your library, community and collections. Thank you to those who've re-homed items! What remains are books/volumes for which we have not found new owners but would rather not recycle. The list of these items can be found here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19Li8Yf3ImoB69GudbEFIVKHpfMxCWghZ-qh…>. If you would like to add any of these titles to your collections, please e-mail Megan Novak: megan.novak(a)baldwinlib.org with the title of the item(s) and your rides#. We'll take requests on a first replied first received basis. Thanks! Jen Hassell Pronouns: she/her/hers Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4655 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/5861909?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/5861909?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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Job Posting - FT Electronic Resources Specialist - Kettering University
by Courtney Cooney 07 Sep '22

07 Sep '22

Kettering University has a full-time opening for an Electronic Resources Specialist and the full posting can be viewed here: https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/7878 The Electronic Resources Specialist facilitates consistent and reliable access to the e-resources provided by the Library. This individual performs a range of activities throughout the life cycle of e-resources, including ordering, activating, customizing, renewing, canceling, and troubleshooting the library's databases, e-books, e-journals, and streaming video and audio services. The position also provides support for acquisitions and cataloging. Advanced customer service and interpersonal skills are required. About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders. More information here: https://www.kettering.edu/about About The Learning Commons: The 105,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Learning Commons will serve as the hub of faculty-student interactions, student-industry collaboration, flexible learning spaces, and the next-century digital and physical library. More information here: https://www.kettering.edu/give/learning-commons <https://www.kettering.edu/give/learning-commons> --Kettering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce– Apply Online Here: https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/7878 -- *Courtney L. Cooney* Head of Collections Access Kettering University Library Email: ccooney(a)kettering.edu Phone: (810) 762-7821 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Ave~Flint, MI, 48504 *Kettering University * *"Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." * *~ Charles F. Kettering*

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Deadline Extended! Library Director, Wauseon Public Library Employment Opportunity
by Janelle Thomas 07 Sep '22

07 Sep '22

*Please excuse cross postings. Job Posting for Library Director of Wauseon Public Library attached.* -- Janelle Thomas Executive Director *NORWELD* 181 1/2 S. Main Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 Office: 419-352-2903 norweld.org <http://www.norweld.org> *Please note my typical work hours are scheduled from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays. Outside of these hours I have sporadic access to email.*

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free online program, September 13, weighing candidates for local offices
by Jennifer Dye 06 Sep '22

06 Sep '22

Elections for federal and state offices seem to take all the attention when people are making decisions in voting. Have you ever gotten to the bottom of the ballot and realized you have no idea how to decide between candidates? Learn about the roles of county commissioners and judges, to make informed choices in November. Tuesday, September 13, 2022 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-commissioners-judges.eventbrite.com [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F344353519%2F13…]<https://dpl-commissioners-judges.eventbrite.com/> County Commissioners and Judges: Weighing Local Government<https://dpl-commissioners-judges.eventbrite.com/> What to consider in electing county commissioners and judges dpl-commissioners-judges.eventbrite.com This is another of DPL's programs in partnership with the Detroit League of Women Voters. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Knapp Branch 1330 Conant Detroit, Michigan 48212

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IMLS Grant Opportunities Supporting Digitization
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 06 Sep '22

06 Sep '22

There are a few grant opportunities opening up from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that support digitization and digital project planning for collections. Watch the Choosing a Funding Opportunity for FY 2023 webinar<https://www.imls.gov/webinars/imls-office-museum-services-choosing-funding-…> to find the right grant for your organization and project! Museums for America Program - Closing November 15, 2022 Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Museums for America program supports museums of all sizes and disciplines to undertake projects that strengthen their ability to serve their public. Project activities may include exhibitions, educational or interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community debate and dialogue, audience-focused studies, and/or collections management, curation, care, and conservation. Awards range from $5,000 - $250,000 and can support digitization under the Collections Stewardship and Access category. Information about the Museums for America program and how to apply can be found on their website<https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-america>. Inspire! Grants for Small Museums - Closing November 15, 2022 Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program supports small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through exhibitions, educational/interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community debate and dialogue, audience-focused studies, and/or collections management, curation, care, and conservation. Awards range from $5,000 - $50,000 and can support digitization under the Collections Stewardship and Access category. Information about the Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program and how to apply can be found on their website<https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/inspire-grants-small-museums>. Museums Grants for African American Culture and History - Closing November 15, 2022 Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (AAHC program) is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. Awards range from $5,000 - $500,000 and can support projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Information about the Museums Grants for African American Culture and History program and how to apply can be found on their website<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.…>. Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program - Closing November 15, 2022 Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grant program supports Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge through exhibitions, educational services and programming, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, and collections stewardship. Awards range from $5,000 - $100,000. Information about the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program and how to apply can be found on their website<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.…>. 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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Transforming Teen Services workshop
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Sep '22

06 Sep '22

Transforming Teen Services An In-Person Workshop, 10am-5pm ET at the three following locations: Monday, November 14th at Bloomfield Township Public Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, Tuesday, November 15th at KDL's Kentwood Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, or Thursday, November 17th at Otsego County Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> This workshop will introduce participants to the core concepts of Connected Learning (CL) and Computational Thinking (CT) and how they apply to teen services. We will explore the Connected Learning principles of relationships, interests and opportunities and how to apply the theory into practice. Using the concepts of CT as a problem-solving framework, we will take part in an activity that introduces library staff to a project they can use for teen programming. Participate in hands-on, interactive learning and discuss what CL and CT are and how they can be integrated into teen activities. This workshop will help participants scaffold knowledge they may already have about CL and CT and use it to recognize the ways in which CT supports CL. Instructor: Leah Delia Larson is a Youth Development Program Leader for Central Minnesota 4-H. Leah has extensive expertise in various levels of education. She started her career in education in 2001, and has taught everything from middle school ESL and special education in Texas to elementary school in Brooklyn, New York. Most recently, she worked with the Minnesota Department of Education as a LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Grant Coordinator/School and Teen Services Consultant and has worked in K-12 schools as a library media specialist. Leah is passionate about building partnerships to expand youth programming, culturally relevant curriculum, bilingualism and social and emotional health and well-being. Leah has been a trainer and assisted in development of the YALSA Transforming Teen Services course work since 2019. Space is limited and there will be a waitlist. If you register but need to cancel, please do so 72 hours before the event so we can arrange for someone to fill your seat. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Registration & details can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…. 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/> 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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Peaky Blinders (BBC Tv Show)
by Sara Horn 06 Sep '22

06 Sep '22

Hello! I would really like to find the BBC Tv show "Peaky Blinders" for my library. I was wondering if anyone has had success with finding them or purchased a Region 2 and find that it works on most DVD players? Thanks! Sara Horn Adult Services/Local History Librarian Charlotte Community Library 517.543.8859 226 S Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813

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