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Fine Free
by Joyce Becker 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Dear library colleagues, The Orion Township Public Library is considering joining other libraries that have removed overdue fines. In order to make an informed decision we were hoping you might be able to share some of your experiences with us. If you have already made the transition, we would really appreciate information on any policies you needed to update before you went fine free, and any outcomes positive or negative that you might have recorded. If would also like to share a link to your website that explains your process, that would also be helpful. Please respond to me off-list at cmcmunn(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:cmcmunn@orionlibrary.org>. Thank you in advance for your feedback. Chase McMunn Library Director Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 x430 Direct: (248) 287-8010 orionlibrary.org

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2022 UPRLC Conference
by Jessica Luther 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Call for presentations and posters at the UPRLC Annual Conference! We’re excited to be Together Again in Marquette! Do you have an interesting project or experience that you would like to share with others? Have you come up with innovative ways of marketing your library or doing community outreach? The Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation Annual Conference is a great opportunity to network and share information and ideas with other librarians. Just fill in the simple proposal form with a brief description of your session. The UPRLC Annual Conference registration fee will be waived for all those presenting a breakout session at the meeting. Each breakout session is approximately 45 minutes long, or if you prefer, share your project, service, or idea by creating a poster instead. Popular session topics include (but are not limited to): ♦ Library Programming ♦ Technology in Libraries ♦ Marketing and Promotion Ideas ♦ Management and Budgeting ♦ Community Outreach ♦ Changing Role of Libraries This year’s conference will be held in Marquette, on September 30, 2022, at the Peter White Public Library. https://forms.gle/2inwmEK3akTmUmAYA *Jessica Luther (she/her) * Assistant Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [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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Community Relations Specialist job opening at the Orion Library
by Joyce Becker 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Hello, Please see the attached job posting for a community relations specialist position at the Orion Township Public Library. ~Joyce Joyce Becker Orion Township Public Library Administrative Assistant 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248 693-3000 x431 jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:jbecker@orionlibrary.org>

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Shifting Landscapes: Talking Across the Aisle
by Thomas Trahey 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Tonight Dr. Brian Harrison, visiting assistant professor of political science at Carleton College, will present *Communicating Across the Fence—or the Aisle.* This will be the fifteenth installment of the public lecture series Shifting Landscapes presented by the Abondia Center and the Mason County District Library. Dr. Harrison will focus on effective communication with our political opponents. How can democracy survive if we can’t even talk to each other? What is a practical approach to useful conversations on contentious issues? Dr. Brian F. Harrison earned his Ph.D. at Northwestern University. He has been a Visiting Assistant Professor at Macalester College and Lecturer at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. His prior affiliations include Northwestern, Yale, NYU, and Wesleyan Universities; before academia, Brian was a White House appointee for the Department of Homeland Security. He is Founder and President of Voters for Equality, an organization encouraging political engagement among LGBTQ people in the U.S. He has published *LGBTQ Life in America: Examining the Facts* (ABC-CLIO, 2021, with Melissa Michelson) and 3 books with Oxford University Press: *A Change is Gonna Come: How to Have Effective Political Conversations in a Divided America *(2020); *Transforming Prejudice: Identity, Fear, and Transgender Rights* (2020); and *Listen, We Need to Talk: How to Change Attitudes about LGBT Rights* (2017). An award-winning teacher and author, Dr. Harrison’s interests are in American politics, political communication and political behavior, political psychology, public opinion, and LGBT rights. Events are free, live or by Zoom. Tickets are not necessary but registration is helpful. The live event is held a the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) at 107 S Harrison St in downtown Ludington. To register: mcdl.pub/sl-register. To simply join the Zoom presentation, go to mcdl.pub/sl-zoom. The link will be live about 6:45 pm on the day of the presentation. For information check the Mason County District Library website: mcdlibrary.org. -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231-843-8465

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Job Posting: Full-Time Marketing and Events Coordinator, Spring Lake District Library
by Alison Taylor 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Spring Lake District Library is seeking creative and detail-oriented applicants for the position of Marketing and Events Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Marketing and Events Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and marketing of events, including social media and brand management, to enhance our relationships within the community. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience with graphic design, and familiarity with social media strategies. Excellent organizational skills are vital to success, and library experience is desirable. This is a full-time position with benefits that requires weekdays with frequent evenings and occasional weekends. Salary starts at $45,000 per year, depending on qualifications, with benefits including health insurance. Visit our website at https://sllib.org/about-us/employment/ for a full job description and application instructions. Alison Taylor Library Services Manager (616) 846-5770 x1121 [image: facebook icon] <https://www.facebook.com/SpringLakeDistrictLibrary/> [image: instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/springlakedistrictlibrary/> sllib.org

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Library app compilation
by Kelly Rembert 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Hi Library Land! I asked the group about library apps and got a few great replies that I have compilied to share with the group! Holly Kirsten - Chesterfield Township Library - Our cooperative got an app from Solus, and we despise it. It is so clunky. Maybe it would work better for a single library than it does for a cooperative. The ebooks don't work with it. The calendar used to marginally work, but since our co-op forced us to switch to Local Hop it doesn't work at all. Adrienne Breznau - Royal Oak Public Library - We use myLIBRO in addition to the TLN app. myLIBRO is awesome because it allows patrons to search our holdings, place requests, and schedule a pick-up time all from the same app. They also recently integrated out Overdrive items so patrons don't have to go to a separate app for those either. It also allows us to let patrons book study rooms, and when we have programs again, it can do program registration too. One feature we haven't turned on yet, but I want to, is self-check from the app as well. The customer service is responsive and fast, and the stats website is much improved since they first launched it. (MCLS also offers a discount on it.) Larry P. Neal - Clinton-Macomb Public Library - We currently use Capira, which was recently acquired by OCLC. We have been somewhat frustrated with their lack of support for a recent Android update. Also we have decided to switch to Communico because they appear to be the only app vendor that can allow users to read Overdrive ebooks within their app without having to use Libby. That said, we do not yet have the experience of actually providing Communico’s app although we have been pleased with their other products we use. Jessie Schenk - Grosse Pointe Public Library - We’d definitely agree that the ability to link accounts would be a great feature—that’s probably the biggest downside of MyLibrary. But overall we’ve generally gotten good feedback from patrons. MyLibrary is a pretty bare bones little app, and in many ways that’s what makes it so user friendly. There’s not much to it from an admin standpoint now that it’s up and running. It did take a bit of set up as we had to implement PINs in order to move forward with it. Unfortunately, Innovative is no longer developing MyLibrary, and is putting all their focus on their newer ‘Innovative Mobile’ app. So they will not be rolling out an upgrades or improvements to MyLibrary, which is frustrating. We are not likely to change our app anytime soon since we haven’t had this one for very long--but if/when we do, we’ll definitely consider 3rd party options alongside the new Innovative product. The new Innovative app does offer the option for multiple accounts, so that’s one thing on the plus side. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Director Position- St. Ignace Public Library
by Alycia McKowen 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

St. Ignace, Gateway to the Upper Peninsula, and ferry access to historic Mackinac Island, is a popular tourist destination and as such is a busy community, particularly in the summer. There are events occurring almost each weekend and often during the week. These include Music on the Bayfront, the internationally recognized St. Ignace Auto Show, and the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day weekend. In addition to planned events, there are miles of lake shore, hiking trails, snow mobile trails and a rich history that is recognized and featured in our local museums. A first class marina, SCUBA diving on many Great Lakes wrecks, and excellent fishing are available for those who enjoy water activities. In St. Ignace, almost everyone has an opportunity to participate in some activity and enjoy the sense of community a small town engenders. DIRECTOR SEARCH: ST. IGNACE PUBLIC LIBRARY – Apply by March 30, 5:00 PM $37,500 - $43,500 Please send cover letter and resume to amckowen(a)stignacelibrary.org The Board of Trustees of the St. Ignace Public Library, St. Ignace, Michigan, is seeking a qualified, creative, dynamic and motivated leader as Director. The Board of Trustees has recently established goals and priorities for the library’s future and is looking forward to recruiting a Director that is excited about community involvement, is able to manage all areas of library services, and will lead library growth. The successful candidate will be a customer-oriented person who enjoys the small-town Upper Peninsula way of life and interacting with the public as a hands-on Director. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills and the ability to represent the library in the community are essential. JOB DESCRIPTION The Library Director is responsible for the management and operation of the library and its program of services in accordance with policies established by the Board of Trustees. The Director works in close cooperation with the Board, serving as its advisor and as an active participant in policy and budget development, goal setting, planning and evaluation, and record keeping. The Director is also responsible for the facilities, financial management, and personnel of the library. The Director is expected to provide a leadership role within the library, the community and the profession. The position is directly accountable to the Library Board of Trustees. JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Prior library management and supervisory experience required. * A Bachelor’s degree desired. * Ability to qualify for a level 3 Michigan Professional Librarian Certificate within 2 years. * Ability to make administrative decisions, develop policies and supervise staff. * Experience planning and implementing library programs at all levels. * A strong working knowledge of library technology and trends. * Demonstrated experience with budget and fiscal management. * Ability to prepare reports and communicate clearly in written and oral form. * Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement * Ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationship with all library stakeholders. * A desire to serve the public and provide excellent customer service. For a complete job description, please visit http://stignacelibrary.org Alycia McKowen Library Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 W Spruce St, St. Ignace, MI 49781 www.stignacelibrary.org P: 906-643-8318 E: amckowen(a)stignacelibrary.org

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Register Now - April Library Law Spotlight Webinar
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

April 29, 2022, 10:00am-11:30am - Financial Policies Although it may not be something libraries often think about, financial practices are an important part of any organization's operations, especially if the organization is a government entity funded by public money. What financial policies should a public library have in place? Do the types of policies differ for large libraries versus small libraries? What if your municipality handles your money? This session will address these questions and provide information to assist libraries with identifying the policies they may be missing. Instructor: Clare Membiela, Library of Michigan, Library Law Consultant. For more information or to register, visit the Event Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Library Director Job Posting - Lyons Township District Library
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- The Lyons Township District Library is currently accepting resumes and seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Library Director. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the library to efficiently and effectively serve the public needs. We are seeking a motivated candidate with strong communication skills. Interested persons should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter (and letters of recommendation upon request) via mail to 240 E. Bridge St P.O. Box 185 Lyons, MI 48851 C/O Board of Trustees by Friday, April 15th 2022. Questions may be directed to the same address or to Hana Pung, the current Board President, at hanapung(a)gmail.com. Located in Lyons, MI the Lyons Township District Library is a Class 1 library with over 2,000 cardholders serving a community with 3,667 residents. Full-Time Position: 38 hours per week (which includes 4 hours of administrative time), including some weekends and evenings Compensation and Benefits: • Competitive salary range between $28,000 - $33,000 based on experience and qualifications • Paid Time Off (PTO) to be 76 hours (2 weeks) per fiscal year and paid holidays to be those that fall on a regularly scheduled open day of the library • Time allowed for Professional Development/Conferences • The library contributes up to 5% to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (“MERS”) Qualifications: • Eligible for professional certification in compliance with state law • At least 1 year of experience working in a library preferred • High School diploma required • Reliable transportation The Lyons Township District Library is an equal opportunity employer. The Lyons Township District Library is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our our commitment, The Lyons Township District Library will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Hana Pung, the current Board President, at hanapung(a)gmail.com. The Lyons Township District Library Board reserves the right to change duties and work hours as necessary. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and does not constitute a written contract. -- Kate Pohjola Andrade (pronounce) <https://namedrop.io/katepohjolaandrade> Woodlands Library Cooperative <https://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9469 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services <https://www.mcls.org/> *No Reservation Recommendations* <https://nrr.ninja>: your source for colleague-approved vendors! she/her/hers Schedule a meeting <https://calendly.com/wlc-kate>

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Classes start soon! Online learning + FREE webinars | UW-Madison iSchool
by Anna Palmer 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Social Justice Storytimes, Designing Accessible Spaces, Serving Families Experiencing Homelessness and more! Online Professional Development Information School University of Wisconsin - Madison Free Alumni Webinar series - All are welcome to view! Presented by our talented alumni. Library Design - STEM Librarianship - Remote Makerspaces https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/free-webinars/ Find all course descriptions here: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education Upcoming Online Courses & Webinars Anybody may sign up for these instructor-led courses. No required meeting times. Storytime: An Opportunity for Social Justice (get 25% off with iSchool25) Mar 28 - May 8 Building Your Management Toolkit Apr 4 - May 15 NEW! Designing Accessible Library Spaces (get 25% off with iSchool25) Apr 4 - May 15 NEW! Know Your Community: Survey Design for Results Apr 4 - May 1 NEW! Webinar - Services to Families Experiencing Homelessness (only $50!) April 6 & 13 More classes and tutorials this summer: Graphic Design for Libraries | Basics of Cataloging | Weeding Your Collection and more Have a group of 5 or more? Ask about our group discounts Contact Anna Palmer, ahpalmer(a)wisc.edu<mailto:ahpalmer@wisc.edu> https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education

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