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New Job Opportunity - Director - Massanutten Regional Library (VA)
by Beth Barker 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Director - Massanutten Regional Library (VA) The Massanutten Regional Library (MRL) seeks its next Director to fulfill the organization's mission of being an engaging community partner providing programs and services that bring people together, foster creativity, and encourage lifelong learning. The ideal candidate will embrace the library vision to be the welcoming heart of the community where all come to learn, discover, create and connect. A non-profit 501(c)(3) library with an annual budget of $2.5 million and approximately 34 FTE, MRL is guided by a twelve-member Board of Trustees; four appointed by the localities served and the remaining eight nominated by the Board. MRL is a seven-branch system, with the Central Library remaining in Harrisonburg, four branches serve Rockingham County, and two branches serve the residents of Page County. With a service population of over 159,000 residents and 515,000 items circulated in 2020, MRL is an active member of the local community and maintains involvement with a variety of local, state, and national organizations, both civic and professional. Key initiatives include a review of organizational structure, assessment of existing buildings and possible branch construction, and development of services for Spanish-speaking residents. Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the City of Harrisonburg is 130 miles from Washington, DC, 130 miles from Richmond, and 115 miles from Roanoke. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and Page County offer a wealth of recreational features for the outdoor enthusiast. The area is also rich in cultural, historical, and educational sites with four colleges and universities (James Madison University, Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite University, and Blue Ridge Community College). Downtown Harrisonburg, an award-winning downtown, which includes a Virginia Arts & Cultural District and Culinary district is the lively center of the city's innovative and dynamic culture. Responsibilities: The Library Director is the chief executive and administrative officer of Massanutten Regional Library. With direction from the Board of Trustees, the Library Director has overall responsibility for all management, administrative, and professional function of the library system. The Library Director is responsible for long-term library development and daily operations under policies and goals established by the Board of Trustees. This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, exempt position. The benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, paid sick, vacation, and personal time and paid holidays. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of library administrative experience showing a progression of increasing responsibility, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity. Other training or experience can substitute for professional library experience. Essential attributes include excellent organizational skills, managing multiple projects, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to represent the library at all levels within the community, and strong financial management skills. The Director should also have the ability to develop long-term goals, objectives, actions, and policies to support the mission of the library system, analyze library needs and evaluate library services, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community, be flexible and adapt to a changing environment, and to prepare and present public presentations. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $90,000 - $105,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Brian Hare<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes on October 17, 2021. View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/massanutten/. Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (cell) 330-340-7115 bethbarker(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:bethbarker@bradburymiller.com> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Job Postings
by Mary Rzepczynski 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

The Delta Township Manager's Office will be accepting applications for the following positions at the Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Road in Lansing, Michigan until Friday, September 24. Adult Services Assistant (part-time). Under the supervision of the Head of Adult Services, this position performs a variety of duties and responsibilities that assists in the smooth and efficient operation of the library; assists with planning and promoting adult programming; performs routine library and clerical tasks; maintains the adult section of the library including shelving items when necessary; assists as requested in other areas of the library. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree. A minimum of six months library experience is preferred. Library Services Assistant (part-time) Performs a variety of services to patrons throughout the library and around the community. Provides reference and reader's advisory services in person, and using phone, chat, email. Performs routine library and clerical tasks. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree. A minimum of six months library experience is desired. Processing Clerk (part-time) Under the supervision of the Head of Technical Services, this position performs a variety of duties and responsibilities that assists in the smooth and efficient operation of the library, including unpacking, receiving and routing all library material, processing and preparing library materials for cataloging including covers, stamps, barcodes and spine labels, and assists in inventory of books and materials. This position may also assist patrons at the circulation desk as requested. Full job description and application information can be found at: https://www.dtdl.org/about_us/employment_opportunities.php Mary Rzepczynski | Library Director | She/Her/Hers Delta Township District Library | dtdl.org | @DeltaTwpLibrary

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Re: [Michlib-l] Young Reader Recommendations Received, Thank You!
by Anne Oyerly 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

I received so many wonderful replies to my inquiry that I decided to share with you all a compiled list. Thanks to each of you for your contributions! I look forward to helping this girl continue reading. Multiple recommendations for: Hamster Princes' by Ursula Vernon, six books in the series. Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Other recommendations as follow: The Ordinary Princess by MM Kaye The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley (might be a little advanced) Ronia, the Robber's Daughter by Astrid Lindgren The Prydain Chronicles series by Lloyd Alexander (Bk 2 was a terrible Disney movie) Vesper Holly books by Lloyd Alexander Tamora Pierce--most of her earlier work, 2 different worlds Early Chapter Books (8-10 years) Disney Princess: Beginnings series (Various Authors) The Princess in Black series by Shannon Hale Airy Fairy series by Margaret Ryan Hamster Princess series by Ursula Vernon Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy Schlitz Royal Rescues series by Paula Harrison Diary of an Ice Princess series by Christina Soontornvat Middle Grade (10-12 years) If the Magic Fits by Susan Schmid Straw into Gold by Hilary McKay Gilded Girl by Alyssa Colman Tangled in Time by Kathryn Lasky Royal Diaries series (Various Authors) The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror by Natasha Farrant A Frozen Heart by Elizabeth Rudnick Tales of the Frog Princess series by E. D. Baker >From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess series by Meg Cabot Castle Glower series by Jessica Day George Frozen: Junior Novelization by Sarah Nathan Tangled: The Junior Novelization by Irene Trimble Brittney Ryan: the Legend of Holly Claus and Holly Claus the Christmas Princess The Descendents series by Melissa De La Cruz should be a slam dunk. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carsen Levine. The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale is longer, but really good. Princess Academy & Ever After High series, also Shannon Hale, Land of Stories by Chris Colfer, Fairy Tale Reform School by Jen Calonita, Wide Awake Princess by E.D. Baker, Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson Disney Fairies by Kiki Thorpe, Star Darlings series by Shana Muldoon Zappa Fairy Realm by Emily Rodda, Fairy Tale Matchmaker by E.D. Baker, Princess Academy by Shannon Hale (maybe Young Adult), Jessica Day George, Gail Carson Levine The Princess in Black series, by Shannon Hale Princeless, graphic novel series by Jeremy Whitley Rainbow Magic series attributed to Daisy Meadows The Thea Stilton series From: Anne Oyerly Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:33 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Young Reader Recommendations, Please Hello all, I'm looking for some recommendations for a 10 year old girl, who loves to read about princesses, and Disney characters. She reads at the expected level for her age. Thanks in advance! Anne E. Oyerly Special Collections Manager and Facilities Coordinator James White Library 4190 Administration Drive Andrews University, MI 49104-1400 (269) 471-6117

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Upcoming cataloging classes from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

There is still time to register for these cataloging workshops from MCLS! MARC: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a6b0e4d68d04500e7074b0> 3-day class, Sept. 14-16, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Original Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a7228dd68d04e696709056> 3-day class, September 14-16, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org (No coupon or login needed for members or non-members!) To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs 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

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Digitization Page Now on Library of Michigan Website!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

The Digitization page of the Library of Michigan website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_108540---,00.…> is now LIVE! The page has numerous resources for every stage of your digitization plan. Some highlights include: * Consulting Services * Programs & Partners * Digitization Project Planning Guide * Copyright Resources * Vendor and Equipment Feedback Forms * Digital Preservation Resources * Grant Funding Opportunities I will be adding to and updating the website, so check back for more information. Also, feel free to reach out and let me know if there are topics on which you would like to see additional resources. Thank you and happy digitizing! Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>!

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Sustainable Shelves service information
by laurah＠uproc.lib.mi.us 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

Hello All, We are considering using Baker & Taylor's Sustainable Shelves service. Has your library used this service? Do you recommend it? How much credit do they issue and what types of books qualify for their credit? Any tips? Any better alternatives for dealing with used/weeded books? Thank you in advance for any experiences you can share. Enjoy your holiday weekend, Laura Hintz Manger, Drummond Island Library PO Box 202 Drummond Island, MI 49726 906-493-5243

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Bookends and Dividers
by Patti Dawson 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

We have several metal bookends up for grabs. 9" tall and 5 1/4" tall. We have plastic ones that are 6 1/4" tall. We also have shelf dividers that measure 8 1/2" x 10 1/4" (attached picture). Send me you RIDES code and we will get them out to you! Patti Dawson Library Director Central Lake District Library 231-544-2517

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Virtual Food Preservation Classes
by Kirsten Wellnitz 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

Join BCLS Tuesdays at 6:30 pm through September on Zoom for food preservation classes with MSU Extension! Register through our event calendar to receive the Zoom link. Attached is a poster - Tue, Sep 7 - Blanch & Freeze: The Easiest Way to Preserve Tue, Sep 14 - Preserving What's Left in Your Garden Tue, Sep 21 - Too Many Tomatoes! Tue, Sep 28 - Making Applesauce Kirsten Wellnitz Managing Librarian Alice & Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ext. 2111

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Job Posting: LTPL has an opening for a Youth Services Assistant
by Katie Rothley 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

Good Afternoon, The Lyon Township Public Library, located in South Lyon, is seeking a Youth Services Assistant. Please review the job posting attached to this email and apply by the deadline, Friday, September 24th to be considered for an interview. Thank you, Katie -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Outreach Librarian Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd. South Lyon, MI 48178

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Input on 9/11 and storytime
by nnowak＠uproc.lib.mi.us 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

Good evening, I wanted to ask fellow storytime readers whether you have ever broached the topic of 9/11 and/or grief for storytime and whether you would recommend that. Personally, I'm conflicted about it because, on one hand, I assume schools teach about it so most kids probably at least know about it, but on the other hand, there is a large homeschool population where I'm located and I don't want to bring up a topic with the children if their parents don't feel comfortable talking to them about it yet. Any guidance is very much appreciated! Thank you, Natalie Nowak Bayliss Public Library Pickford Community Library

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