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Author Conversation with Rick Atkinson
by Steven K. Bowers 06 May '25

06 May '25

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Newspaper Digitization/ Rebinding Options
by North Adams Library 06 May '25

06 May '25

Happy Tuesday All! I am looking at potential vendors that handle newspaper print-to-digital processing. We have a collection of very old, fragile, bound newspapers that we have slowly been digitizing, but our current vendor no longer offers rebinding once the papers are taken apart and digitized. While I have heard it is better for the papers to actually be unbound, having them bound is much easier for researchers in our archive files. Are there any out there you would recommend? Or a binding company? Maybe even through a bookseller/publisher? Any and all knowledge is appreciated! Best, Mariele Mariele Busch Library Director North Adams Community Memorial Library 4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams 517-287-4426 northadamslibrarian(a)gmail.com

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Laingsburg Public Library is looking for a PT Library Assistant
by Eric Palmer 06 May '25

06 May '25

Hi Everyone Laingsburg Public Library is looking for a PT Library Assistant. The Job description and posting are attached to this email.

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Otsego District Library Hiring an Evening/Weekend Clerk
by aestelle otsegolibrary.org 06 May '25

06 May '25

Otsego District Library is hiring an evening and weekend clerk. Please feel free to share this posting: https://otsegolibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Job-Posting-and-Job-De… Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director * Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE * INTERACT * INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 https://otsegolibrary.org/

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Gongwer News Service and Tracking MI Politics
by Erin Strand 06 May '25

06 May '25

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone has ever subscribed to the Gongwer/State Affairs<https://www.gongwer.com/> news service, and if so, what was your experience like? I'm particularly interested if you offered access to patrons. Alternatively, if you have a favorite way to track state-level political news and/or bills in the Michigan Legislature that is reputable and balanced, whether it's a free or subscription service, I'd be interested in that as well. Please reply to me directly-if you're interested in the responses, let me know and I'll send them back out in one email. Thanks! Erin Strand Librarian Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1271

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Employment opportunity - Head of Collection Management / Co-System Administrator
by Larry Neal 06 May '25

06 May '25

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is seeking its next Head of Collection Management / Co-System Administrator to lead the work of our strategic focus on exceptional collections<https://cms3.revize.com/revize/clintonlibrary/Documents/About/the%20Board%2…>. The person in this unique role gets to propose an annual materials budget of over $1M in collaboration with the Head of Adult Services and Head of Children's and Teen Services. This person oversees the Collection Management staff and processes to quickly get new items in the hands of our customers. As a co-system administrator of our Polaris ILS, this person oversees the cataloging and acquisitions modules and helps train our team of 20+ librarians who order for the collections. CMPL is a growing district library system with a staff of 150 serving nearly 200,000 residents in suburban Detroit with three modern, clean facilities and extensive outreach services. We have a collaborative Board that believes in investing in high quality staff members and their ongoing professional development. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit: https://cmpl.org/about/employment.php --Larry Neal ----------------------------------------------- Larry P. Neal, Library Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 USA (586) 226-5011 | lneal(a)cmpl.org<mailto:lneal@cmpl.org>

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Surplus of rubber bands
by Nicole M Bovee 06 May '25

06 May '25

TPL has a surplus of rubber bands that we're happy to share. Just reply off list with your zv code and I'll send some your way. Best, Nicole [TPL Signature Image] Nicole Bovee Head of Circulation Troy Public Library 248.524.3553 troypl.org<https://troypl.org/>

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Job Posting - Library Information Systems Administrator - Waterford Township Public Library
by Rice, Mary 06 May '25

06 May '25

Due to the retirement of our long-time Library Information Systems Administrator, the Waterford Township Public Library is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team. The Waterford Township Public Library is a busy Class 6 library in the center of Oakland County serving over 70,000 residents of Waterford Township and Lake Angelus. Charter Township of Waterford Job Description Library Information Systems Administrator Supervised By: Library Director and Information Technology Director Supervises: No supervisory responsibility FLSA: Exempt Grade: 5 ($64,813 - $74,048) General Summary: Under the general direction of the Library Director and the Information Technology Director, manages all the information technology systems for the Library Department. Serves as the primary technology support for library staff and assists staff supporting library patrons using library technology systems. Performs administrative functions concerning IT-related budgeting, purchasing, record keeping and reporting. Provides technical training, creates documentation and maintains, repairs, upgrades and replaces equipment and systems as needed. Works with system users to support, expand, update or modify systems. Serves as a member of the Information Technology team with responsibilities as assigned. Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 1. Assists the Library Director and the Information Technology Director in developing a long-term mission for public access to information technology in accordance with community needs and Township vision. 2. Provide technical support to Library staff, other Township staff and patrons for computer hardware, software, printing and peripheral devices. 3. Brings a positive and proactive customer service focused approach to all interactions with staff and the public. 4. In coordination with the Library Director, annually sets the library's technology priorities and drafts a technology budget for the library to implement those priorities. 5. Serves as the Information Technology department's primary point of staff support and information technology troubleshooter at the library. Additionally, supports Library staff in assisting library patrons with the use of technology in the library. 6. Installs, configures, supports and troubleshoots hardware, software and associated systems including standalone and networked computers, servers, printers and other devices. 7. In coordination with the Network Administrator, administers multiple Windows Active Directory-based domains and the library's local and wide area networks, virtual private networks (VPN) and associated equipment including physical and virtual servers, firewalls, switches, access points, VoIP phones, network cabling and related equipment. 8. Research and implement new and upgraded technology and solutions. Assists in the procurement process of IT products and services. 9. Responsible for providing technical support for the library's section of the Township web site including web site development and updates. 10. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with library cooperative automation and technology personnel, vendors, department administrators, other employees, professional colleagues and other interests. Represents the Library on various committees or at functions as necessary. 11. Serves as the Library's representative on the Information Technology team. Responsibilities may include assisting other Information Technology staff, assisting with information technology needs in other departments and participating in technology projects that serve the Township organization. 12. Responds to emergency assistance requests after hours remotely or in person as necessary. 13. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. 1. Three years of experience working in IT support or systems administration. 2. Degree in a related field or a combination of relevant education, IT certificates and experience. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of Windows 7/8/10/11 as well as Windows Server operating systems. 4. Experience with installing, maintaining and repairing computer hardware including desktop PC's, laptops, mobile devices, printers and servers. 5. Experience administering and configuring local and wide area networks including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, fiber optics, and standard network services. 6. Experience administering Microsoft-based networks including Active Directory. 7. Experience managing web servers, applications and related HTML coding. 8. Though not required, preference will be given to candidates who have direct experience with hardware, software and cloud systems typically used in public library environments, especially the specific systems used at the Waterford Township Public Library. 9. Though not required, preference will be given to candidates who have experience with other IT systems including IP security cameras, VoIP systems, Office 365 and related Microsoft cloud services, Linux, server virtualization, social networking services, endpoint security, cloud-based services and website maintenance. 10. Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technologies as needed. 11. Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems, and work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and changes in work priorities with minimal supervision. 12. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills. 13. Skill in training others to use technology products and systems. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weight objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Posting Date: 05/06/2025 Closing Date: 05/30/2025 by 4:00 p.m. Applications<https://www.waterfordmi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5799/Waterford-Township-Gen…> can be emailed to Arlene Ward<mailto:award@waterfordmi.gov>. You will need to save the application and then attach it to your email. Please include a resume and cover letter with application. There is a drop box at the front doors for applications at 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford Township, MI 48329. We do not accept faxed applications. Application forms for this position can also be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan. [cid:image001.png@01DBBE76.3A2BD0D0] Mary Rice Administrative Assistant Waterford Township Public Library 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.7683 mrice(a)waterfordmi.gov

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Spring Survey- Evaluation of LSTA funded Services and Programs *CLOSES THIS FRIDAY*
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 06 May '25

06 May '25

The Library of Michigan collects evaluation feedback of our services each year so we can provide data to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a requirement of our Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding grant. Our 2025 spring survey covers the following programs: * Counting Opinions' LibPas (Annual Report)<https://mi.countingopinions.com/> * Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> * WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> * United for Libraries<http://www.ala.org/united/> * Ploud<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89757--…> * MeL Marketing Materials<https://www.mel.org/library-staff/promote/digital-print-assets> * Support services provided by E-Rate Central<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89752--…> * PCI Webinars<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> If you or your library have participated in or used the programs/services above in the previous 12 months, please take a moment to give us very brief feedback using the survey link below. You can submit a response for one or more of the programs/services listed above. Please share the survey widely with other staff in your library that may have also used of the programs/services too. Survey link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8229592/Annual-Spring-Survey-2025 We really appreciate the time you take to provide us with feedback each year. Thank you all very much for helping us with these annual reporting requirements for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We will keep this survey open through May 9th. These projects are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. [Logo Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 [A picture containing text, room, gear, gambling house AI-generated content may be incorrect.][cid:image003.png@01DBBE60.3A993AA0] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students' multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Sora program
by Vanessa Walstra 05 May '25

05 May '25

Hi all, I'm looking for advice and thoughts from libraries who are participating with their local schools in the Sora-Public Library Connections program. 1. Are there issues related to kids who live in the school district but outside the library district? (Do all the kids need a library card or does the school Sora code suffice?) 2. Overdrive is expensive. Do you find participation helps with circulating youth materials without being an overwhelming demand on it? 3. Were there any unanticipated benefits/complications with participation? Any insights you can offer are appreciated! Vanessa Walstra Manager of Collections and Digital Resources Herrick District Library 300 S. River Holland, MI 49423 vwalstra(a)herrickdl.org 616-355-3718

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