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Position Available: Business Reference Librarian (University of Michigan) - Search Extended
by Corey Seeman 05 Jan '22

05 Jan '22

Greetings from the University of Michigan. We have an open position at Kresge Library Services for a business reference librarian. The search has been extended through Monday January 24th, 2022. Business Reference Librarian (University of Michigan) Kresge Library Services Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Key Information & Links - *Accepting Applications now through Monday January 24th, 2022 (search extended)* - Salary range at Associate Librarian Level: $53,000.00 – $67,000.00 - Position Information & Application Link: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/205721/business_reference_librarian - Michigan Benefits: https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness - Kresge Library Link: https://www.bus.umich.edu/Kresgelibrary/ How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Job Summary The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improve business and society. About Kresge Library Services Kresge Library Services is a unit of the Ross School of Business on the Ann Arbor Campus of the University of Michigan. Kresge serves the research and curricular needs of the faculty, students and staff of the Ross School of Business and the business research needs of the broader University of Michigan community, including Ross alumni. Since 2014, Kresge has been an online-only library focused on service. Kresge Library Services has embraced its new role and is a model of what the library of the future will be. Purpose Kresge Library Services looks for, creative, and service-focused candidates for the position of Business Reference Librarian. The Library is independent of the main University Libraries, receiving our funding from the Ross School of Business. The Library maintains premier academic business library services for the Ross Community, especially in the area of supporting the needs of action-learning teams through our embedded librarian program. This position is one of 9 librarians at Kresge (out of a total staff of 19) and reports to the Library Director. You Will (Position Responsibilities): The Business Reference Librarian will provide a full range of information support for the Ross Community. Work with faculty and students to determine information needs and to develop resources and services responsive to those needs. - Provide business reference assistance at public service points and through online platforms (email and chat) as scheduled, subject-specific consultation by appointment, and extended reference support for specialized programs. - Develop expertise in using business resources to help students and faculty answer their research queries. - Support the Ross School of Business' Action-Based Learning courses (such as MAP) by serving as an embedded librarian with student teams. - Participate in collection development for business resources to support the Ross Community. - Participate in instructional and outreach programs such as individual consultation sessions and classroom instruction. You Have (Successful Candidate Background): - Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited library program and 2 or more years' experience as a librarian in an academic or special library, or equivalent combination of education and related experience - Knowledge and understanding of business information resources in an academic, special or public library setting - Provide excellent reference service - Work with teams of students - Resolve competing demands in an environment of change - Record of ongoing professional development and contribution Benefits at the University of Michigan In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: - Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, etc.) - A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting - Many choices for comprehensive health insurance - Life insurance - Long-term disability coverage - Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses - Flexible Work Program - Ross Onsite Fitness Center Salary Information:The general salary range for this position is $53,000 - $67,000. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process. Michigan Ross values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the development of diverse and culturally intelligent staff who thrive and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment. The statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Underfill Statement This position may be under filled at a lower classification depending on the qualification of the selected candidate. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. The job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint <https://campusblueprint.umich.edu/vaccine/> website or the U-M Dearborn <https://umdearborn.edu/offices/external-relations/key-issues/um-dearborn-co…> and U-M Flint <https://www.umflint.edu/covid-19/> websites. --end-- If you have any questions about the position or the library - please feel free to reach out to me directly. Best - Corey Corey Seeman Director, Kresge Library Services (http://www.bus.umich.edu/kresgelibrary/) Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 700 East University Avenue Kresge Hall, 4th Floor East, Suite K4511 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 734-764-9969 Ypsilanti, Michigan Office Cell Phone (734) 717-9734 cseeman(a)umich.edu If you would like to meet with me, please feel free to see if there are open time slots here (they are 30 or 45 minutes long) - https://tinyurl.com/MeetWCorey Please contact me for longer slots or if you want to meet during non-'normal' business hours (evenings or weekends). I will follow up with zoom links. Twitter @cseeman ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8205-1255 Corey's Web Home: https://sites.google.com/view/squirrelman/home [image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ]

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Covid, again
by Susan Wess 05 Jan '22

05 Jan '22

I know Kalamazoo libraries are going to curbside only with this latest wave of Covid. Are any other libraries considering this -- especially in SE MI? Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Open House
by Todd Reed 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

You are invited to an open house of our remodeled spaces. If you can't make the event, stop by anytime we are open! https://www.facebook.com/SturgisDistrictLibrary/posts/10159138638784442 *Todd Reed, DirectorSturgis District Library*

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Programming Librarian/Head of Programming
by Kat Boyer 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Hello all, I am wondering if any of you can sure with me a Programing Librarian/Head of Programming type position that your library might have. I'm also open to different names, but basically I am creating a position for someone here at my library who will be our go to person for programming, especially for the adults in the community. Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?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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Game Collection
by BillieJo Bluemer 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Hello, I am sharing the many responses I received to my question on how board game collections are kept. Replies are attached as pdf and included below. Thank you to everyone who shared how they process their games; our game collection is off to a good start here! We've recently started a collection as well, and are just leaving them in their boxes, with a couple of rubber bands to keep them from spilling everywhere if they get knocked down/dropped. No problems so far, the boxes should be sturdy enough to take at least a bit of a beating. One recommendation I have seen for board game collections in the past is the purchase of an accurate postal scale. You can weigh the board games, and when they're returned, if the weight is accurate, you know that you don't have to count every piece. This won't catch if a few cards are gone, but much more than that it should show the difference. If you try this, get one with a large plate, ours is small and the boxes don't all fit well, it throws off our measurements a bit. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-300 We pretty much just store ours in the boxes they came in. We include small baggies to put the pieces in, but we just wrap a four-way rubber band around the box and circulate them that way. We've only been circulating board games for a little over a year, but it seems to work for the most part. Valerie ------------------ Valerie Long, MLIS Acquisitions Clerk Ann Arbor District Library <mailto:longv@aadl.org> longv(a)aadl.org / 734-327-4286 Pronouns: They/Them - See <http://www.mypronouns.org> www.mypronouns.org to learn more I thought I'd share how we're handling our games in case it's of interest to you. Most of our games are just displayed on open shelving. You'll see a few that are packed in plastic bins but those are typically smaller or have pieces/parts that are unusual. For most of our games, we have large rubber bands that hold the boxes together. Some go both top to bottom and side to side (see 3rd picture). For smaller items, we have some thick rubber bands that keep the tops secured. I didn't take a picture but know that each game comes with an inventory list that our staff generates and secures the box (usually inside the lid) for patrons to use as a reference in maintaining and returning the game. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions and I'll do my best to answer or find out for you. I should add that we also have puzzles for checkout. More of those tend to be in plastic boxes but it may have more to do with the box strength. If the box is in good shape, they simply have a rubber band as well. Dana Allen Administrative Clerk Howell Carnegie District Library Howell, MI 48843 BCLS started a board game collection a few years ago. We keep them in their original box with a large label on the inside of the box lid listing all pieces and quantities. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Sage Branch Library 100 E. Midland St. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-8555, ext 307 <mailto:jmarks@baycountylibrary.org> jmarks(a)baycountylibrary.org We left ours in their original boxes. We put them in a cloth Friends of the Library bag (collection sponsor) when we check them out. But that's it. We decided to keep it simple because we don't have much money in the games. Gretchen Evans Director Paw Paw District Library 609 W Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 269-657-3800 We leave them in the box and get game board rubber bands to keep the lids on. All the pieces inside are bagged separately with like items. The outside of the box has a sticker which includes all the number of items. If the box is flimsy we will sometimes place contact paper around it to strengthen it. I hope this helps! Mary Cook Library Director Allendale Township Library 6175 Library Lane Allendale, MI 49401 616.895.4178 We leave in the original box. A few that have tops that come off easy we have fabric velcro straps around to keep closed. Deanna Riggleman, Director Tamarack District Library 832 S. Lincoln Avenue Lakeview, MI 48850 (989) 352-6274 Ours are in the original box. Pieces are in ziploc baggies with the number of pieces written on it with marker. List of pieces in notebook at the desk and barcodes are on the outside lid of the game and in our card catalog. Happy New Year!! Joann Simmons Director Hudson Carnegie District Library (zv170) 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3801 director(a)hudsoncdl.org When I worked at a library with a board game collection, we left them in the box and used Grifiti brand cross-style rubber bands to keep them closed. All of the component parts were listed on a laminated sheet, and all other paper (instructions, paper money, etc.) were laminated as well. We asked patrons to check to make sure all the component parts were in the box before they left the library, since they would otherwise be responsible for replacement costs. I now work at a library with a more general tools collection, which has STEAM kits, outdoor games, and board games. For that collection, we put board games in a large tote bag with the laminated components inside. Best of luck! Shira CADL puts ours in plastic containers. We then put an inventory on the front with pictures so it is easy for patrons to make sure they have all the pieces when they turn it in. Many of our games are in ArtBin containers, they work relatively well and we've only had a few of the plastic containers break. Jessica Goodrich (she, her, hers) Library of Things and Business Outreach Librarian Capital Area District Library - Community Outreach 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6330 | goodrichj(a)cadl.org <mailto:goodrichj@cadl.org> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c =euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=eQ4zwfvICxqHRkdUL5_5Ew&m=10jJ J5KSdHz2-h8X5t1pHUHubNn2DWMq89Hf3-OPD2Y&s=3rbAsyBXjj2NNLBsgfvAFXBIOTtrw486OC i5yA3tUNc&e=> www.cadl.org | <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli brary-3Fref-3Dhl&d=DQMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=eQ 4zwfvICxqHRkdUL5_5Ew&m=10jJJ5KSdHz2-h8X5t1pHUHubNn2DWMq89Hf3-OPD2Y&s=Mh_HT9z WTBaQYNJrkGn5UQkZsHahpNWPo3T1jUZsMTo&e=> facebook.com/cadlibrary | <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d= DQMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=eQ4zwfvICxqHRkdUL5_5E w&m=10jJJ5KSdHz2-h8X5t1pHUHubNn2DWMq89Hf3-OPD2Y&s=kjEu80TS31ymwngLwD5AH2BEd7 u0lbjJEff7iRegUfQ&e=> twitter.com/cadl We have ours just in their regular boxes. At my previous library, we had a board game and puzzle collection. We kept them all in their original boxes. At my current library, we are preparing to start a "library of things" that will contain board games. We plan to keep them in their original boxes if possible. Hope this info helps, -Laura Orlowski, director Jonesville District Library We at Farmington Community Library, have them rubber banded with special type that covers them by all four sides. I hope this makes sense. Happy New Year. Emma DeCenso Head of Adult Services Farmington Community Library Farmington Hills, MI We have left most of them in the boxes. If the box is too beat up we move it to a plastic container. We've been lending <https://parchmentlibrary.biblionix.com/?booklist=22257> board games for a few months now. We keep them in the original boxes. We cover the exterior of the lid with clear self-adhesive plastic and we reinforce the interior corners of the bottom of the box with fiber tape. We secure each box with two large rubber bands - the bands are large enough and light enough not to warp the box. We affix a list of the contents of the game (i.e. 1 game board, 12 red disks, 12 blue disks, 52 cards, 1 rules sheet) inside the lid. We place the playing pieces and cards in labeled Ziploc bags. So far this has been working well. Most of our <https://parchmentlibrary.biblionix.com/?booklist=28051> card games come in lightweight cardboard boxes that are easily torn, and these we have placed in clear plastic boxes (originally intended to hold 4x6 index cards). The card games that come in more robust boxes (like Exploding Kittens) are left in the original box and processed like board games. We recently received a gift of 19 <https://parchmentlibrary.biblionix.com/?booklist=27917> jigsaw puzzles in excellent condition, and we've started circulating them as well. Hope this helps! Our patrons are really enjoying the games. If you need further information, let me know. Teresa L. Stannard, Library Director 401 S Riverview Dr., Parchment, MI 49004 269 343-7747 ext. 203 Parchmentlibrary.org We leave ours in the box for the most part and put one of those silicone h-bands around them so they stay shut. Sincerely, Adrienne Breznau she/her/hers Head of Access Services Royal Oak Public Library <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr y=gmail&source=g> 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr y=gmail&source=g> Royal Oak, MI 48067 BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Shelving unit available
by MAPL Director 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

We have a large double sided shelving unit available to be picked up. It is located at our Pellston Branch in Pellston, 49769. If you are interested send me an email for exact dimensions and details. It needs to be removed this month. -- Tanya Procknow, Director Mackinaw Area Public Library 528 W. Central Ave; PO Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (231)436-5451 - work fax (231) 436-7344 www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org

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Job Posting: Substitute Librarian
by Tammy Turgeon 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

The Sterling Heights Public Library is now hiring Substitute Librarians. Starting pay rate is $19/hr. Please see job posting and online application at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155388.careers?ShowJob=419845320. Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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This Thursday eve: "Protecting a Student's Right to Read in a Hyper-Partisan Environment"
by Kristin Fontichiaro 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

*Posted on behalf of the University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications:* Join us this *Thursday, January 6 at 8 pm ET/7pm CT* for a timely and sorely needed conversation: “Protecting a Student’s Right to Read in a Hyper-Partisan Environment” with award-winning school librarian and Office of Intellectual Freedom blogger, Jamie Gregory. Join fellow school librarians and school library professionals as we discuss the latest challenges, as well as practical steps for professional practice in 2022! Register for free at: https://bit.ly/scccl-webinar **About the Presenter** Jamie M. Gregory is a National Board Certified Teacher in Library Media working as the Upper School Librarian and journalism/newspaper teacher at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, SC. She is the recipient of the 2021 Media Literacy Teacher Award from the National Association for Media Literacy Education and the 2022 SCASL Upstate Region School Librarian of the Year. **Privacy Promise** To protect the ability of participants to exchange ideas in a safe and private environment, this webinar will be available to registered attendees only. A separate recording of the presentation only will be made available next week. -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Job Opportunity at YDL
by Julianne Smith 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Hello, YDL has an opening for a part-time Parapro dedicated to our early literacy TALK program. Please see attached for details. *_________________________* *Julianne Smith* *Assistant Director* *Ypsilanti District Library* *p. 734.879.1301* *We are SO open.* www.ypsilibrary.org

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Reminder: Free books available from MI's $mart Money Kids Read
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Reminder! You can still sign-up for Michigan's $mart Money Kids Read. [cid:image003.png@01D80159.25188270]Michigan Public Libraries: Would you like FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS to give away at your April storytimes? Michigan's $mart Money Kids Read program will once again take place during National Financial Literacy Month, April, 2022. With generous monetary support from Michigan Credit Unions, free books for interested public libraries to incorporate into story times, April 1-30, 2022, are being offered. 2022 Title: Count on Pablo! A Math Matters book, by Barbara deRubertis, illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh. What to do? * Plan your money-themed storytime(s) NOW, to take place between April 1-30, 2022! * Subscribe to receive monthly enews from the Michigan Financial Wellness Network; go to http://www.mifinancialwellness.org/partners.html & click "Subscribe". You'll receive periodic updates and notices. * Complete the MICHIGAN questionnaire for FREE BOOKS and, via RIDES/TLN, we'll send you books attending families to keep a copy. (quantities are limited) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6OQBXJBE8O6FnxJFWrB515trfM2aow_W…. You may also plan money-themed programs for TEENS & ADULTS during Smart Money Michigan Month. * As soon as you have your money-themed storytime event(s) finalized, share the information via our Michigan Event Sheet: * https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6_em9KnmQozw65doH9rqBv1TJH6PlRgt… * After your event takes place, it is imperative that you enter your participant number! You will return to your book request and enter the number of participants at the bottom of the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6OQBXJBE8O6FnxJFWrB515trfM2aow_W… * Stay in touch with the Michigan Financial Wellness Network and Smart Money Michigan initiative year-round! Go to and LIKE - our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MIFinancialWellness. And FOLLOW on twitter: www.twitter.com/MiFinWellNet<http://www.twitter.com/MiFinWellNet> Special THANKS to our generous 8-year-running $mart Money MI Kids Read underwriting partner, Michigan Credit Unions. Thanks also to the Library of Michigan, Novi Public Library, and The Library Network & RIDES for their support. Questions about the Michigan $mart Money Kids Read program may be directed to Michigan Financial Wellness Network Chair, Kelly Masters: MiFinancialWellness(a)gmail.com<mailto:MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com>. [cid:image010.png@01D7DA05.FC178350] [cid:image011.png@01D7DA05.FC178350] 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. Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the MeL Maven Badge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…>! [cid:image001.png@01D7DA04.3D0CEAA0][cid:image002.png@01D7DA04.3D0CEAA0]

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