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Average Book Prices, 2022: TLN 20th Anniversary Edition!
by Jim Flury 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

Good Morning, The 20th anniversary, 2022 edition of TLN's annual "Average Book Prices" compilation is attached, in both pdf and spreadsheet formats. All 2022 ytd and 2021 final data is taken from a School Library Journal article dated March 2, 2022. The attached document is also available on the TLN website at this link: [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/dept/technical-services/acq/ | https://tln.lib.mi.us/dept/technical-services/acq/ ] It will be interesting to see what the presumed 2023 edition looks like when compared to 2022. I say that account inflation is running at its highest rate in 40 years. Will that translate into higher prices for books? Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Substitute Librarian Opportunity
by Julianne Smith 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

Hello, YDL is hiring substitute librarians. Applications welcome via the link below. *Position:* Substitute Librarian *Nature of Work:* Under the direction of the Adult Services, Youth Services, Outreach Services, or Branch Head, performs professional reference work, helping patrons of all ages use the library. · Provides quick, accurate and friendly reference and reader’s advisory services to the public, using print as well as electronic resources. · Assists patrons with library technology such as the library catalog, databases, streaming content services, eBooks, photocopiers and printers, self-service checkout, public computer stations and the Internet. · Provides community information and referral services. · Follows and enforces all library rules, policies, procedures, and patron privacy laws. *Qualifications:* · Public library experience required (2+years); Master’s Degree in Library/ Information Science from an ALA-accredited school preferred. · Experience in public library reference work. · Familiarity with print and electronic reference sources, Internet sites, and office software. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Strong commitment to public service excellence. · Ability to function in a professional manner, work independently, and use good judgment. · Flexible, dependable, and willing to work at a variety of locations on call. · Enthusiastic, positive team player. · Proficiency in using computers and high-level Internet searching skills. · Ability to return to tasks after frequent interruptions. · Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. · Ability to work with diverse populations at all levels of learning. *Time/Hours:* Hours of employment and departmental assignments will vary. May include daytime, evening, or weekend hours, including some Sundays. No permanent hours or schedule are implied. *Salary/Benefits:* $17.00/hour. No benefits. *Position open until filled.* *To Apply:* Send resume, cover letter, & application form (available at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/about/connect/jobs/) to: Human Resources Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 or lisa(a)ypsilibrary.org *YDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer* *_________________________* *Julianne Smith* *Assistant Director* *Ypsilanti District Library* *p. 734.879.1301* *www.ypsilibrary.org* <http://www.ypsilibrary.org>

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Reminder: Mon 3/7 at 10am TikTok Roundtable
by Katie Rothley 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

Good morning Michlib-L, Here's a quick reminder to join us on Monday for a TikTalk Roundtable, to share ideas, tips, ask questions, and anything else. Natalie and I are prepared with questions to ask the gathering, to break the ice or to get minds churning! Have your coffee (or tea) on hand and let's TikTalk! We want to encourage anyone considering starting a TikTok, anyone who already has a TikTok, and anyone who has left TikTok to join us. We also welcome anyone who has any social media account on any social media channel to share their handles in the group chat for friendly follows, but we intend to remain focused on discussing TikTok :) P.S. I've had people ask and yes, we are recording this! Once we've got it all processed and good to go, I'll share the recording link! Topic: Library TikTok TikTalk Time: Monday, March 7 , 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting [ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84334934779?pwd=Zm8rK3BSazlvVVNmSkNoVjZ4dTNHQT09 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84334934779?pwd=Zm8rK3BSazlvVVNmSkNoVjZ4dTNHQT09 ] Meeting ID: 843 3493 4779 Passcode: 341405 One tap mobile +16465588656,,84334934779#,,,,*341405# US (New York) +13017158592,,84334934779#,,,,*341405# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 843 3493 4779 Passcode: 341405 Find your local number: [ https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdasm2PyJ | https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdasm2PyJ ] See you Monday morning! Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 ext. 221 [ https://northvillelibrary.org/ | https://northvillelibrary.org/ ]

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Suburban Library Cooperative Director Job Posting
by Tammy Turgeon 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

JOB POSTING DIRECTOR The Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) is one of eleven cooperatives in the state of Michigan and serves 21 member libraries in the Macomb County area, northeast of Detroit, in a collegial atmosphere. The Suburban Library Cooperative’s funding is 45% from the state, 50% from member libraries, and 5% from other sources. SLC has a healthy fund balance and is eager to continue the high level of service it provides to its members with a new Director. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The SLC Director reports to the nine-member Cooperative Board. The Director is responsible for the administrative operation and direction of the programs and services provided by the Library Cooperative; submits recommendations concerning policies and services to the Cooperative Board and implements policy decisions; provides supervision over all Cooperative staff (currently 8 FTE); supervises and coordinates all Cooperative activities; manages the Cooperative’s business office, automation projects, and other related cooperative activities; performs other duties as needed or assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Serves as Director of the Suburban Library Cooperative. • Serves as Chair of the Suburban Library Cooperative Council, which is comprised of the directors of the member libraries. • Works with SLC Council and Cooperative staff to plan and coordinate Cooperative services such as the shared automation system, interlibrary delivery service, and group purchases of digital resources. • Reviews progress towards Strategic Plan goals annually. • Completes the annual state aid report and assists member libraries as necessary. • Submits recommendations on policies and services to the SLC Council and SLC Board regarding organization, personnel utilization, budget and other management areas. • Works with the SLC Council and SLC Board to establish program priorities, procedures and practices for the Cooperative regarding organization, personnel utilization, budget and other management areas. • Analyzes and coordinates the Cooperative general and automation system budgets while estimating and controlling expenditures to administer approved budgets. • Manages Cooperative investments. • Administers established personnel policies. • Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff. • Assists and advises member libraries as needed on topics such as human resources, board development, policies and procedures. • Writes, administers, and reports on grants for Cooperative-wide projects. • Attends meetings and actively participates in the Cooperative Directors Association. • Acts as liaison between participating member libraries and automation system vendor. Oversees automation system contract and the maintenance of equipment and software. Participates in regional and national user groups. • Coordinates the MiLibraryCard program. • Coordinates the Virtual Library Card program. • Provides administrative support services for the Book and Author Society and serves on its Board. • Represents the Cooperative at community and professional meetings to discuss library issues and act on library operations. • Communicates regularly with all member libraries, including site visits. • Advocates for libraries at the local and state level. • Establishes positive relationships with local elected officials, school representatives, non-profits, and businesses that partner with the Cooperative and its member libraries. • Maintains knowledge of new developments in the library profession through professional development opportunities. The statements contained in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE • Master’s degree in Library Science from ALA accredited institution. • Possession of a Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain. • Minimum of four years of administrative experience in a library cooperative or library serving a population of 26,000+. • Experience with library automation systems, digital resources, and other forms of library technology. • Experience working with libraries, schools, and other organizations on community-wide projects. The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job, may be considered. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS • Demonstrated leadership, written and oral communication, fiscal, analytical, and administrative skills. • Ability to initiate, articulate and implement ideas for the improvement of Cooperative functions and services. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Cooperative Board, Cooperative staff, staff of member libraries, legislators, vendors, outside agencies and the public. • Ability to work with member libraries of all sizes, to be aware of the challenges that they face, and actively assist them whenever possible. • Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy. • Knowledge of library law and library legislation. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary range $80,000 - $100,000. 37.5 hours/week. Benefits include Blue Care Network individual health, dental and vision insurance, employer paid Simplified Employee Pension plan, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal business days. TO APPLY: Send resume and three references by April 1, 2022 to Diane Barr, Chair, Suburban Library Cooperative Board, 44750 Delco Boulevard, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Email: slcoffice(a)libcoop.net -- Tammy Turgeon Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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State of Michigan Job Posting – Librarian 9-11P – Toxicology Unit (EGLE)
by Donham, Diane (MDE) 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

Posting on behalf of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE): State of Michigan Job Openings | LIVE. WORK. PLAY. (governmentjobs.com)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gover…> Diane Donham Reference Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48915 517-335-1477 www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…> Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding. [cid:image001.png@01D82EE8.DFC3A160]

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MeL Minute: Unique Reference Center Content for Students, Patrons, and Researchers
by Laura Warren-Gross 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

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With Legal Information Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, over 30 full-text NOLO Guides such as NOLO’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> and Building a Parenting Agreement That Works<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> are free. There are also links to state-specific legal forms including fillable forms for the state of Michigan and Federal forms for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. Lives of Famous People Searching for biographical information is easy with Biography Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>. Including biographical articles photographs, there are usually several sources from which to gather and compare information. The biographies can help enhance displays and programming for Women’s History Month with information about people such as poet Maya Angelou<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> and biologist Rachel Carson<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>. Free Classics Classic novels are commonly taught at the high school and college level. Literary Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> provides the text of many classic books, as well as related information such as author biographies, extensive literary criticism, plot summaries, and reviews of the works. Examples of included works are Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> and Herman Melville’s Moby Dick<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>. 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Spanish Language Resources For patrons that are seeking information published in Spanish, Referencia Latina<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> is an ideal eResource. With general topics such as Arts and Literature, Science and Technology, Religion, and Current Issues, this extensive collection of magazines, reference books, and health reports provides content to help Spanish-speaking patrons easily find the information they need. From hands-on projects to articles and eBooks, each Reference Center provided by MeL<https://mel.org/welcome> has unique content that can help you find just the right information for your patrons. If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, please explore the MeL eResource Access Page.<https://www.mcls.org/mel/mel-databases/help/remote-access/> 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. Hey front line staff: The MeL Maven Badge is a 6-part Information Literacy and eResource adventure designed for you. Start earning your Badge today at MeL.org<https://mel.org/welcome>! 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 Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1 800 530 9019 ext 152 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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CD/DVD Storage boxes for sale
by LL Sheryl VanderWagen 02 Mar '22

02 Mar '22

Sending on behalf of Melissa: From: Melissa Huisman Sent: Friday, February 25 , 2022 1:34 PM To: Michlib-L@Mlc. Lib. Mi. Us ( [ mailto:michlib-l@mlc.lib.mi.us | michlib-l(a)mlc.lib.mi.us ] ) < [ mailto:michlib-l@mlc.lib.mi.us | michlib-l(a)mlc.lib.mi.us ] > Subject: CD/DVD Storage boxes for sale Hi! We have 50 of these – 3 new still in the box. The others have been used and have a small sticker with a number on one corner on the envelopes. Would anyone like them for $5 each? Contact me: [ mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org | mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org ] :: 616-669-1255 x 5 Sheryl VanderWagen ILS Manager Lakeland Library Cooperative https://www.llcoop.org sheryl(a)llcoop.org; tech-help(a)llcoop.org (616)559-5253 x2010; (616)559-9111

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historic preservation contractor on awnings
by Amber Alexander 02 Mar '22

02 Mar '22

We are looking for a contractor that is knowledgeable on Michigan State Historic Sites and their preservation for our Onaway branch which is located in the Historic Onaway Court House and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Specifically, how and what to install for an over the door awning. I have reached out multiple times with various emails to the Michigan Historic Preservation Network and haven't had any follow up. Please email me off list. Thank you, Amber Alexander,MLIS Library Director Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie Street Rogers City, MI 49779 989.734.2477, 101 www.pidl.org <http://www.pidl.org/>

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Door counter feedback
by bellairelibrary＠torchlake.com 02 Mar '22

02 Mar '22

Here is a compilation of suggestions from my query about door counters: We just replaced our door counters and ended up going with Trafsys DirectCountTwo. We have about the same number of visitors a day that you have and in the week they've been installed have worked really well! It's a beam counter. That version is able to record traffic in and out by hour, and is downloadable onto a usb drive. I believe they were about $600 a set. Here's the contact information of the gentleman who helped me with the process: Jim Fleming Business Development Manager Traf-Sys Inc. / Walker Wireless https://www.trafsys.com/ (P) 412-275-3333 190 INDUSTRY DRIVE | PITTSBURGH, PA 15275 jim(a)trafsys.com We went with Sensource. It might be pricy for your situation, but it might be worth getting an estimate. There are a few listed under "people counters" on the No Reservations Recommendations site - https://nrr.ninja/ We upgraded our door counter right before closing for the shutdown, so we got it set up eventually ;) We have always had Sensource, we used to have an interrupter that just counted door opening, but we upgraded to a POE (Power Over Ethernet) counter that has more data on a dashboard to evaluate busier hours as well as just entries. It's probably a little nicer than we need, but it has already been valuable. We have adjusted our hours based on the door counts we were able to track over time. We've had one from People Counter for about 10 years. You just have to replace the battery once a year. It sends data to a computer so we can easily see the counts. I don't remember what we paid, but it keeps on ticking! The Hamburg Township Library has been using SENSOURCE people counter since December 2013. SenSource, 3890 Oakwood Ave., Youngstown, OH 44515-3033. Phone: 800-239-1226 The company is very friendly to work with. I also just had to replace our 'door' or 'people' counter too. We have a security gate that has both a people counter and the security alarm (for security 'bugs' in library materials). Only the people counter device broke but the material security alarm was still functioning. So, I was able to purchase a device that only counts people for a few hundred dollars vs several thousand dollars for a whole new gate system. Here is what I bought from Demco [1], in case it helps. We are a similar size library and we purchased this from Amazon last March: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0061OP9EG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_ti… It was much cheaper than what we had seen on Demco and we've had no problems thus far. It's very easy to reset each evening. Good luck! -- Cindi L. Place, MLIS Director, Bellaire Public Library bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com 231-533-8814 Links: ------ [1] https://www.demco.com/patron-counters

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Faculty Reference Librarian Public Services @ Monroe County Community College
by Eric Palmer 02 Mar '22

02 Mar '22

Monroe County Community College is in search of Faculty Reference Librarian Public Services. Provides onsite and virtual reference services to library users. Presents library literacy information to students and produces print and online materials to enhance campus information literacy. *Per* Master Agreement, $52,360 - $72,357. Salary may be negotiated depending upon experience and education. Faculty contract 35-hour week, 165-day school year. Summer extra contractual opportunities may be available. Start Date August 2022, or earliest availability of the qualified candidate. Monroe County Community College We will be completing a 10 million dollar renovation of our existing Library which is set to open in Summer 2022. This is a full renovation. We took everything out to the bear walls! The Library has two floors and a basement which has a small theater. I will be happy to answer any questions from applicants. Gerald McCarty II Director of Student Success Monroe County Community College 734.384.4183 Posted by Eric W. Palmer Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Director

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