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meeting room policy - library use only
by Stacy Pasche 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Does anyone have a meeting room/facilities use policy for spaces that are for library use only? We are not renting our spaces to the public. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, MLS she/her/hers Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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Outreach Plan
by Anna Merritt 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Hello All, Our library is starting to initiate an outreach plan. We have never had anything official when it came to taking the library and its services out into our community. We are looking to put a plan together to cover things such as * Setting up a library table at community events * Connecting and partnering with our local school system (including offering student cards) * Offering a delivery/pickup service for homebound patrons We are a level 3 library and want to start off with a realistic and doable plan for our staff size of 10 (do not plan on hiring anyone specifically for outreach right away) If anyone has an outreach plan that they would be willing to share to give us some ideas, we would be very appreciative! Thanks so much! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Don't miss this class on Licensing Electronic Resources from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

There is still time to register for this workshop from MCLS! Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/61951d197161ca6607f62121> 2-day class, March 16-17, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 4 LEUs for Indiana library staff! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org<https://mcls.corsizio.com/> To learn about our 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 (800) 530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Fwd: CFP: WGSS Poster Session at ALA Annual
by Monica Porter 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Good morning colleagues, FYI - ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section 2022 Research Poster Session: Call for Proposals. Please share with your networks. Sincerely, Monica Porter *************************************************************************************** *Monica Porter, MLIS* *Public Services & Outreach Librarian,* *104 Hatcher Graduate Library* *University of Michigan* *Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190* *monicadp(a)umich.edu* <monicadp(a)umich.edu> *734-764-4827 - Hatcher Graduate Library* *734-615-9065 - Donald Hall Library* *pronouns: she, her, hers* *"I have learned that SUCCESS is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life * *as by the obstacles which they have overcome while trying to succeed." - Booker T Washington* *************************************************************************************** ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gilley, Jennifer <jrg15(a)psu.edu> Date: Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 11:39 AM Subject: CFP: WGSS Poster Session at ALA Annual *ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section* *2022 Research Poster Session: Call for Proposals* The Women and Gender Studies Section (WGSS) invites proposals for the 2022 WGSS Research Poster Session, which will be held on *Saturday, June 25th*, as part of the ALA Annual Conference, from June 23-28, 2022. The potential scope of the topics includes, but is not limited to, teaching partnerships, critical information literacy initiatives, critical cataloging, archival practices, collection development, and scholarly communications related to women and gender studies. Topics dealing with feminism and librarianship are also welcome. This year we are particularly encouraging posters related to the theme of the WGSS program: *Classification and Justice: Unfinished Work in Resource Description*. See the bottom of this email for the full program description. The deadline for submitting an application for the poster session is *March 30th**, 2022*. Following a double-blind peer-review process, applicants will be notified in April if their submission has been accepted for presentation at the conference. Start your application process now at https://2022.alaannual.org/general-information/submit-poster-session You must login to the site using your ALA username and password, or create a username and password for the site before you submit your application. Jennifer Gilley Chair, Research Committee Women and Gender Studies Section ACRL ************************ *WGSS Program Classification and Justice: Unfinished Work in Resource Description * A panel discussion with Emily Drabinski and Staci Ross exploring the work still needed to rid Library of Congress Subject Headings and other schemas of sexism, racism, and other prejudicial language. Understanding cataloging through the lens of power changes how we think about this ostensibly neutral work. This panel presentation will explore the longstanding harm of how we categorize people and identities in classification systems. We’ll discuss actions all librarians can take to further the work of critical cataloging regardless of their day to day work with resource description.

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JOB: Executive Director, South Bend, Indiana
by John Keister 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Executive Director, St Joseph County Public Library (South Bend, Indiana) Whitewater rafting and kayaking <https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/east-race-waterway> in an urban setting, just steps away from a library? This is one of the many rewards of serving as Executive Director of the St Joe County Public Library <https://johnkeister.com/stjoe/> in South Bend, Indiana. You will have an opportunity to lead a very talented staff, work with a supportive board, and enjoy the strong support of a diverse community that embraces its library. The library, with 10 locations, a budget of about $16.6 million, and a staff of 128 FTE, serves more than 168,000 residents of South Bend and portions of St Joseph County. South Bend, home of the University of Notre Dame, is a community on the move. It boasts world class museums, a range of festivals, vibrant arts scene, eclectic dining and nightlife, and a reasonable cost of living. The city is situated about 90 miles east of downtown Chicago, linked by major highways, Amtrak, and South Shore commuter rail. Salary $96,000 to $144,000/year, negotiable based on experience. Excellent benefits. Please visit johnkeister.com/stjoe/ <https://johnkeister.com/stjoe/> for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries. Please apply by April 5 for first consideration. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries johnkeister.com <https://www.johnkeister.com/> stjoe(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:stjoe@johnkeister.com> 847-955-0541

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Clare Membiela on Free Speech in the 13th Shifting Landscapes tonight!
by Thomas Trahey 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Mason County District Library and Abondia Center begin to explore Truth & Politics in the public lecture series Shifting Landscapes on Monday March 7, with Clare Membiela presenting *Upholding First Amendment Rights – Free Speech, Expression, and Access to Information *at 7-8:30 pm at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, and on Zoom. Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan, will discuss public libraries’ role in upholding the First Amendment day in and day out. The series will open with an examination of the role of public libraries in supporting and upholding the First Amendment. Public libraries have existed in the colonial “New World” since the early 1710s. Libraries have defended the right of every person to read what they want without restriction. First amendment constitutionalists, including the Supreme Court, have upheld the role of public libraries to ensure freedom of speech and expression as well as freedom to learn. As the Library of Michigan itself states, freedom of speech is “not only about outward expression but also knowledge and expression consumed.” Recently libraries, even in Michigan, have been questioned about their commitment to “unbiased, non-partisan forums where all patrons should have the right to read what they wish without fear of retribution or censure.” Other programs in Shifting Landscapes’ examination of Truth & Politics include on March 14 - *What’s In an Ideology and What Are the Consequences?: Rethinking Masculinity*, presented by Jessica Houser, professor of psychology, West Shore Community College. The final Truth & Politics event will take place March 21 - *Communicating Across the Fence—or the Aisle*, presented by Brian Harrison, visiting assistant professor of political science, Carleton College. In April, the Shifting Landscapes series focuses on Economics (Apr 4, 11, 18). This 2021-2022 series is exploring six areas of our lives that have been reshaped during the Covid-19 epidemic and the many events that have occurred in the past 2 years. Truth and politics is the fifth topic in the Shifting Landscapes series. In asking questions about the nature and purpose of politics, and freedom of expression, the Shifting Landscapes’ series seeks to address questions on people’s minds. It also hopes the information helps people get more from news sources, as well as professionals and others about social issues and news that matters to them. Events are free, live or by Zoom. Tickets are not necessary but registration is helpful. 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 or contact Thomas Trahey, Mason County District Library at ttrahey(a)mcdlibrary.org or Brooke Portmann, director of Abondia Center, at baportmann312(a)gmail.com This project has been funded by grants from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231-843-8465

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Zoom Event TOMORROW: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia - March 8 at 2 PM
by Latonia Phillips 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Hello The Commerce Township Community Library is hosting a new program tomorrow titled: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia, presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Please share this with patrons, co-workers, and friends. SUMMARY: Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources. March 8 at 2 PM via ZOOM REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/ctcl-alzheimers1 <http://tinyurl.com/ctcl-ctcl-alzheimers1> PLEASE NOTE: The ZOOM access link will be emailed to participants on the day of the program. Latonia Phillips (she/her) Adult Reference Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Road Commerce Twp., MI 48382 *Phone*: 248-669-8108 Ext. 115 *Fax*: 248-387-6240 *Email*: lphillips(a)commercelibrary.info -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Director for OUWB Medical Library - Oakland University
by Mariela Hristova 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Hi everyone, Please excuse cross-posting. I am writing to let you know of a position for which Oakland University is still accepting applications. *Associate/Professor and Director for OUWB Medical Library* Reporting dually to the Dean of the Oakland University Libraries and the Dean of the Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine, the Director of the Medical Library Program is responsible for the overall operations of library services to medical school students, faculty, and staff and for the continued development and oversight of the Medical Library Program. The Program Director works with the administrations of both the Oakland University Libraries and the OUWB School of Medicine to provide state-of-the art services, space, and resources to support the curriculum and mission of the OUWB School of Medicine and fulfill the accreditation requirements of the LCME. Medical school librarians are tenure-track faculty in the ‘library focus’ track in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies (FMS). The academic appointment in FMS will provide the academic base in OUWB; in this role the faculty member will report to the Chair of FMS. The Director of the Medical Library Program oversees curricular and extra-curricular library-related activities of library focus faculty and works collaboratively with the FMS Department Chair regarding teaching, service and scholarly expectations toward tenure through OUWB. *Job Duties*: 1. Define, develop and implement the Medical Library Program, including vision, goals and expected outcomes that reflect the OUWB School of Medicine’s commitment to information and digital literacy, collaborative learning models, and community outreach. 2. Participate in strategic planning that integrates the goals and missions of Oakland University and the OUWB School of Medicine. 3. Partner with academic units outside the Medical Library to integrate into curricula, scholarly endeavors, and clinical activities of Oakland University and Beaumont Health. 4. In cooperation with the Chair of FMS, evaluate library focus faculty regularly, pursuant to the criteria and expectations outlined in the OUWB faculty handbook. 5. Reimagine the Medical Library by leading its evolution into a Program through continued growth and innovation, further development of services and facilities, and expanded curricular integration and scholarship. 6. Lead, supervise, and evaluate library staff. Recruit new library staff when needed. 7. Revise and administer the library’s annual budget. 8. Collaborate with Kresge Library faculty and staff to sustain a core digital and print collection to meet the OUWB School of Medicine’s curricular and research needs. 9. Coordinate resources and services with Kresge Library and the Beaumont Health Medical Library. 10. Represent the library at the university, regional, and national levels; engage in statewide consortial partnerships for resource and information sharing purposes. 11. Meet all FMS tenure-track faculty responsibilities and expectations in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service as outlined in the OUWB Faculty Handbook, as indicated by rank. *Minimum qualifications:* 1. An ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree 2. Experience in developing and implementing services in a medical, nursing or health sciences library. 3. Commitment to information literacy and to developing in students, faculty and clinicians the informatics skills required to practice evidence-based medicine. 4. Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and services in support of medical education and research. 5. Demonstrated collection development experience (print and digital). 6. Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills. 7. Experience supervising the work of others and demonstrated ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students. 8. Ability to meet the OUWB requirements for tenure at the Associate Professor or Professor level, including a record of professional achievement, teaching, research/scholarship, and service. *In addition to the minimum qualifications, other considerations include*: 1. Experience in an academic library. 2. Experience in program development and administration. 3. Experience with Alma Integrated Library System. 4. Understanding of scholarly communication models, OER, and open publishing. 5. Experience tracking and facilitating faculty scholarly activity. 6. Leadership / organizational training 7. Budgetary management skills to forecast, develop, and analyze financial data. 8. Additional graduate degrees in Education, Library Sciences, Medicine or a directly related field 9. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion 10. Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) *Special instructions to applicants*: Please upload a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of your transcripts (unofficial), and a diversity statement that describes your interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion. Please complete the Professional References section of the application for three references. Reference letters will be solicited for those candidates who reach the advanced stages of the search. At that time, a system-generated link will be provided through which references can submit letters. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Kara Sawarynski, Associate/Professor and Director for OUWB Medical Library Search Committee Chair, sawaryns(a)oakland.edu You are welcome to visit https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/23592 to apply for this position and for more information about Oakland University and the School of Medicine. Kindly, Mariela :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Mariela Hristova Associate Professor, Nursing Librarian she / her / hers Oakland University Kresge Library, Room 249 100 Library Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4479

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CMPL Open Librarian Postings
by Lisa Mulvenna 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Want to join a team of librarians and paraprofessionals who love what they do and the communities they serve? If you've got the passion for reader's advisory, the enthusiasm for programming, and a healthy interest in technology then we need you to round out our team. We seek a creative individual to apply for a Full-Time Children's Librarian (salary starts at $45,005 and increases to $59,051 based on our 12-step scale). http://cmpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CMPL-Full-time-Childrens-Service… We also have a new Part-Time Adult Outreach Librarian position open, 22.5 hours per week. This person will provide library information services and life-long learning opportunities to primarily adults including seniors and other special populations. The salary starts at $27,138 per year and increases to $35,607 on a 12-step scale. http://cmpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CMPL-22.5-hour-Adult-Outreach-Li… Clinton-Macomb Public Library is the largest library in Macomb County and has a reputation for adapting new technologies and embracing innovative ideas. Please consider joining our team and making a difference in the communities of Clinton and Macomb Townships! Thanks, Lisa Lisa Mulvenna Head of Children's and Teen Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Check out CMPL's services for teachers and students at https://cmpl.org/teacher-portal/.

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Subject: Upcoming Zoom Event at Brandon Twp Library: Oakland County's Area Agency on Aging
by Alyssa Waldie 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Hello! The Brandon Township Public Library is hosting a program that will be presented by Oakland county's Area Agency on Aging and discussing all of the FREE resources that are available to our county's senior citizens and their caregivers.. You do not need to be a BTPL patron to attend, so please feel free to share with your staff and patrons: The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is a nonprofit serving older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers in a six-county region of southeast Michigan that includes Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. They help people access the services and programs they need to remain living independently and with dignity in their own home or with family caregivers. Could you or a loved one benefit from some assistance? Join us virtually for a presentation on all of the amazing services that are available to older adults and their caretakers in our community. There will be time for questions about specific services at the end of the presentation. Tuesday, March, 7, 2022 6pm-6:45pm via Zoom Register here: https://www.brandonlibrary.org/event/area-agency-on-aging-overview-presenta… We hope to see you there! -- Alyssa Waldie Public Services Manager Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville, MI 48462 (248) 627-1473 ENGAGE · EDUCATE · ENRICH · EMPOWER

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