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Employment Opportunity: Coordinator of IT (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

POSITION: Coordinator, Information Technology Services – Full-time (35 hours per week). Includes on-call responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, specializing in technology, from an ALA accredited library school; extensive experience with network administration, website administration, cyber security principles, disaster recovery, and project management; familiar with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure management, and G-suite administration; proficiency in SQL and common web design languages; extensive experience with Microsoft desktop and server products, UNIX environments, virtualization, and network architecture; excellent, verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills; ability to delegate appropriately; ability to deal effectively with the public in a tactful, courteous manner. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes supervisory responsibility for the IT department, including hiring, orientation, scheduling, supervision, evaluation, training and development of staff; plans for the optimum utilization of personnel; ensures that all staff is aware of and follows established library policies, procedures and work rules; oversees and supervises the library’s network operations (WAN, LAN, Voice, MDM) and ensures backups of critical library data; implement and maintain all aspects of information/physical security through asset management, access creation-control, network intrusion detection, and security policies; prepares, oversees and monitors the budget for the department; responsible for the oversight of replacement schedules and purchasing for the department ensuring that all established procedures are followed; responsible for the development and completion of strategic plan objectives for the department; works with IT staff and Adult and Youth Services staff to create and execute technology education classes for the public. See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. SALARY RANGE: $67,074 - $95,631 per year BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave. DEADLINE: November 26, 2021 APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php Jeff Crocker Main Library Branch Manager -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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Employment Opportunity: Circulation Clerk (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

POSITION: Part-time Circulation Clerk (20 hours per week). Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday). RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides a variety of public service, technical and clerical duties related to the circulation of library materials. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent; public service and retail experience; ability to deal effectively with the public in a tactful, courteous manner; demonstrated ability to use computer technology, preferably within a Windows environment. See additional desired qualifications in the full job description. See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. BEGINNING HOURLY RATE: $15 and up depending on experience. SCHEDULING: Currently, circulation clerks are scheduled for four, 5-hour shifts per week (not including Sundays). Sunday work is considered premium time and is paid at time and one-half. See the sample schedule below. Sample Schedule (subject to change) Monday (9am-2pm) Tuesday (4:15-9:15pm) Wednesday (9am-2pm) Saturday (1:15-6:15pm) BENEFITS: Voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave. DEADLINE: November 12, 2021 APPLICATION: Resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php Jeff Crocker Main Library Branch Manager -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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Library Hamster
by Paige Greer 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Hello! Does anybody have a library hamster? :) -- *Paige Greer* Public Services Librarian Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org to learn more*.* Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*

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Quick Homebound Survey
by Shauna Quick 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Hi there, If you have a homebound or home delivery service, please consider taking this short survey that will close on November 1. https://form.jotform.com/212846317895063 Brandon Library is looking for some additional data to help us implement our Homebound Strategic Plan initiative. Thank you in advance for your help! *Shauna Quick* Implementation Manager, MLIS Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48642 (248)627-1472 squick(a)brandonlibrary.org *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER* No Reservation Recommendations: your source for colleague-approved vendors! https://nrr.ninja/

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Zoom Program - Murder, Mayhem, Michigan with Tobin Buhk
by Mallory Metzger 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Hackley Public Library is offering a free, virtual ZOOM program on October 29 at 6 pm! Crime historian and author Tobin Buhk will be leading this intriguing program. Feel free to share with friends or family if you think they might be interested! It's FREE to enjoy. *Come face to face with the malefactors who stained the pages of Michigan history with blood spatter: The Killer Dentist, a Grand Rapids native who tried to poison his way into his wife’s inheritance; The Detroit Bluebeard, who prowled matrimonial ads for victims; The Michigan Borgia, who removed an entire branch of her family tree with Strychnine, plus many more.* *Join crime historian and author Tobin T. Buhk as he unveils the truth behind some of Michigan’s most fiendish crimes during this virtual Zoom program. Free.* *To register, visit:* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW7v4pq2aCjmXlgkAu2Hs1ESZa5QfNrTx… -- *Mallory Metzger* Marketing and Program Coordinator Hackley Public Library (231) 722-8008 mmetzger(a)hackleylibrary.org

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Comic Studies & Practices Symposium: CFP
by Katie Greer 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

The University of San Diego’s Copley Library invites proposals for our inaugural Comic Studies & Practices Symposium (CSPS) to be held mid-July 2022 on the beautiful USD campus in San Diego, California. CSPS is designed to complement existing conference offerings like Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL) by providing a higher education-focused space for approximately 150 LIS professionals, scholars, & graduate students to discuss comics studies and practice. Due to generous funding from the SCELC Project Initiatives Fund (SPIF), registration fees will be no more than $50 for general attendees. Accepted presenters will receive a special discounted registration code. We welcome proposals addressing, but not limited to: ~Collections (management, acquisitions, etc.) ~Academic & Pleasure Uses of Comics/Comic Studies (teaching, comics in pop culture, derivative use of comic characters, etc.) ~Cataloging/Technical Services (subject analysis, metadata, discovery, etc.) ~Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (representation, critical analysis, etc.) ~Archival or historical comic studies (representation, collections, etc.) **We’re using comics & comics studies to encompass comics, graphic novels, manga, webtoons, and other sequential arts.** *Session formats include:* 45 minute interactive session with 15 minute Q&A 45 minute roundtable discussion with 15 minute Q&A 15 minute poster session We encourage a wide variety of proposals from LIS professionals, scholars & graduate students. Proposals from those identifying as a member of an underrepresented population (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, disability, etc.) are especially encouraged. *Proposals due:* Monday, December 13, 2021 at 11:59pm PT *Initial notification of acceptance or rejection:* February 2022 *Proposal form:* https://bit.ly/csps2022 Accepted presenters will have the option to include a session paper in our first conference proceedings in addition to uploading supplemental materials for the planned session. The Comic Studies & Practices Symposium conference proceedings will be an open access publication hosted by Digital USD, our institutional repository. Session papers will receive editorial review from the symposium planning committee. More information will be provided to accepted presenters at a later date. We intend for CSPS to be an on-campus conference. If necessary for participant health or safety, CSPS will move to a virtual conference. *Contacts:* V. Dozier (vdozier(a)sandiego.edu) or Millie Fullmer ( mfullmer(a)sandiego.edu) -- Katie Greer she / her Google Scholar Profile <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NiJtDi0AAAAJ&hl=en> Associate Professor Kresge Library, Oakland University 2200 N. Squirrel Rd. Rochester, MI 48309 248.370.2480

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November Evening Sessions Programs
by Kirsten Wellnitz 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Join the Bay County Library System for the upcoming November Evening Sessions programs! You can register through our event calendar to receive the Zoom link. Attached is a poster and handout - Saginaw Chippewa Tribal History & Contemporary Society Presented by Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways Wed, Nov 3, 7:00 pm Michigan's Lonely Hearts Killer: A History of "Cupid Club" Crimes and Criminals Presented by Tobin T. Buhk Wed, Nov 17, 7:00 pm Kirsten Wellnitz Managing Librarian Alice & Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ext. 2111

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items available for sale/for free
by Jeff Crocker 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Hello everyone, We have some furniture and equipment for sale. We also have some items like security cases available for free. You can check out the items at the link below. Please contact me offlist if you are interested. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12P6o3jlzXab8b5Tvg_yYvheWwpiauDyk?us… Have a great day, Jeff Crocker Main Library Branch Manager -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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Friends of Michigan Libraries Survey - please share
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Hello Michigan Library Colleagues, Please forgive me if you end up seeing this multiple times - we are hoping to cast the widest net in an effort to connect with Friends groups around the state. Friends of Michigan Libraries wants to understand how we can better serve the Friends groups in our state. This short survey is being sent to all Michigan Friends groups whether FOML members or not. If you no longer represent a Friends group but know someone who does, please forward this to them. The survey should take less than 5 minutes, and your responses are completely confidential. The survey will close on November 22, 2021. We know how important your time is and appreciate your valuable input. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FOMLsurvey2021 Thank you, kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director 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

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College Completion Corps: AmeriCorps positions now available across Michigan
by Katie Wittenauer 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Greetings from Michigan College Access Network! I'm writing to share details about College Completion Corps, an employment opportunity that may be of interest to your local library community members who are interested in working in the education field. College Completion Corps places AmeriCorps members at colleges across the state to help students complete degrees or certificates. We are looking for potential coaches who have a passion to serve and an interest in helping students navigate the college systems, foster connections, and identify their support network. Below are a few more details about the position: - Service term: December 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022 - Living stipend (before taxes): $25,000 - Education award: $6,345 - Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree *The online application can be found here. <https://mcan.smapply.org/prog/college_completion_corps_coach_application_/>* You can read more about the program, our AmeriCorps partnership, and recent recruitment efforts *here* <https://micollegeaccess.org/news/ccc-expansion-2021>, and you can use the attached flyer, display slide, and social media graphics as you spread the word in your communities. Additionally, you can feel free to draw from the sample social media content below. Thank you in advance, and please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Katie *Katie Wittenauer* Director of Strategic Engagement Michigan College Access Network *She/Her/Hers* direct 517-816-7774 main 517-316-1713 micollegeaccess.org *Sample social media copy* OPTION 1: Discover your potential to make an impact on someone else’s life. Apply to be a College Completion Corps coach at [NAME] College today! https://micollegeaccess.org/initiatives/completion-corps/become-a-coach OPTION 2: Do you want to make a difference in college attainment? As a College Completion Corps coach, you’ll help students from all different backgrounds successfully persist to completion. Ready to apply? https://micollegeaccess.org/initiatives/completion-corps/become-a-coach OPTION 3: We’re looking for passionate individuals to support students at [NAME] College on their path to graduation. As a College Completion Corps coach, you’ll meet one-on-one with students and create a completion plan so they can reach their goals. Ready to get started? Apply today! https://micollegeaccess.org/initiatives/completion-corps/become-a-coach

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