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MCLS office closure for Thanksgiving
by Sean Cwiek 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

The MCLS office will be closing today at noon Eastern. We will be back on Monday, November 29 to answer your MCLS, MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES questions. MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Thanks. Sean Cwiek MeL Systems Analyst Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 148 CwiekS(a)mcls.org<mailto:CwiekS@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.gif@01D7E11C.CF1D8070] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Rare Job Opportunity in Traverse City!
by Deb Radjenovich 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

*Traverse Area District Library – Job Posting* *Facilities Manager* Full Time – 40 hours per week Schedule includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours Salary - $45,000 - $55,000 *Deadline to apply is December 6, 2021* *WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:* Our perfect candidate is someone with a background in the trades that would be capable of some hands-on work but also has the communication skills necessary to develop relationships with contractors and vendors. This person would also be a member of the management team and would be responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for both patrons and employees. *OUR LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY:* Traverse Area District Library (TADL) consists of a network of libraries serving Grand Traverse County through the following locations: Main Library – Traverse City, East Bay and Kingsley branch libraries; the Fife Lake Public Library, Interlochen Public Library, and Peninsula Community Library. Three of these facilities (Fife Lake, Interlochen, Peninsula) are member libraries that receive most of their support from the district-wide millage. Although member libraries have independent elected boards, hire their own library directors and operate autonomously, they are full partners with TADL. *Mission* The Traverse Area District Library (TADL) provides dynamic resources and innovative services to stimulate intellectual curiosity, facilitate lifelong learning, promote literacy, and nurture personal enrichment. *Community* The Traverse Area District Library network is located in beautiful Grand Traverse County, a community of 93,000 residents. This area is a popular recreation destination with much to offer in all seasons of the year. While much of the county is rural, Traverse City is a dynamic and vibrant beachfront city. As affirmed by our 2021 strategic plan, our library patrons view us as a significant community hub and look to us to maintain strong partnerships throughout the community. Founded in 1869, the Ladies Library Association formed the first groundwork of what continues to be a strong community of library patrons. This includes an active Friends organization and library volunteers. Circulating over 1,000,000 million items a year, users throughout the county visit TADL libraries for books, music, movies, programs, computers, meeting room spaces, and more. We take pride in contributing to the quality of life in our area, supplementing the many parks, sports, beaches, cultural and art organizations, community service groups, and more. Many of the small and large downtowns are walkable, with unique shopping and dining options as well as a wide array of festivals. Many of our network libraries are steps away from downtown areas and enjoy taking part in community events in addition to providing our own programming. *TO APPLY:* Send a completed TADL application (found here <https://www.tadl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Job-Application-2021-07-23-…> ), a cover letter and resume to : jobs(a)tadl.org Deb Radjenovich, SHRM-SCP she/her/hers Business Manager Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 dradjenovich(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549 www.tadl.org

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Job Opportunity Closing Soon: Executive Director - Wilton Library (CT)
by Beth Barker 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

Executive Director - Wilton Library (CT) The Wilton Library seeks an Executive Director to help continue and enhance the Library's mission to inform, connect and inspire the community. The Wilton Library<http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/>, a non-profit Association Library located in the center of the town of Wilton, CT, serves a community of 18,000+ residents. In addition to providing traditional library services, the Wilton Library also offers outstanding adult and children's programming, vital teen services, and public fine arts and performing arts spaces. The Library collaborates with local government and businesses and is the "go-to" place for local history knowledge, meeting room spaces, and digital connections. Consisting of a single facility, the Library is poised to move forward building on its successes, like the recent acquisition of the Brubeck Collection<https://www.wiltonlibrary.org/sites/default/files/WLA_Brubeck_Collectionweb…> and celebrating 125 years of service in 2020. The new Executive Director will work with a committed staff (27 FTE, 20 FT, and 20+ PT), an energetic core of volunteers, an established donor group, a dedicated community, and a $3.6 million budget to deliver quality services. Key initiatives include increasing the library's donor base through long-term strategies, identifying the needs of new and younger community members and area businesses, helping the library continue to emerge from the pandemic, and maintaining the high level of excellent customer service the community has come to expect. Wilton<http://www.wiltonct.org/> is nestled in the Norwalk River Valley in western Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, Wilton is north of the City of Norwalk, west of the Town of Weston, and east of the Town of New Canaan. Wilton's residents live in an area of 26.8 sq. miles. Wilton is 55 miles from midtown Manhattan and is within easy driving distance from Westchester County, New York. The Town is accessible from routes 7, 33, 106, and 107. Wilton is only one hour from Grand Central Station on the New Haven Line Danbury branch of Metro-North Railroad<http://mta.info/mnr/>, which runs a daily commuter service. Responsibilities: The Executive Director reports to a 24-member Library Board of Trustees and works with the Board, staff, and major stakeholders to establish the strategic vision for the Library aligning the Library's mission, goals, and objectives with the community's needs and priorities. The Executive Director's primary responsibilities are to maintain an outstanding library that anticipates and fulfills the needs of its community utilizing all resources available. The Executive Director is responsible for every phase of library operations including programs, collections and services, personnel, technology, public relations and outreach, marketing, buildings, grounds, equipment, budget, donor relations, and fundraising. Qualifications: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited university and progressively responsible experience in library administration and staff supervision, including five (5) years of supervision of a public library department or as a director or assistant director of a public library. A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully meet the requirements of the position may be considered. Essential attributes and skills include vision, creativity, energy, and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications skills; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating, and retaining an excellent staff; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for library service. Proven success working effectively with a policy-making board is desirable. Compensation: A starting salary range of $120,000-$150,000 (with final placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive 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> (brianhare(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on December 5, 2021. View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/wilton/. 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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MeL Minute: Support K-2 Curriculum with PebbleGo Social Studies
by Ann Kaskinen 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]If there is one eResource provided through the Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> that rises to the top in its support of the Michigan Academic Standards for K-2 Social Studies<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Final_Social_Studies_Standards_Docum…>, it is hands down PebbleGo<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=pe…> Social Studies. Not only is there content that builds upon the kindergarten lens of Myself and Others, the 1st grade lens of School and Families, and the 2nd grade lens of Local Community, but there are also built-in accessibility features such as text to speech, images, video clips, and maps that give all learners many opportunities to be successful in their comprehension and understanding. The articles in PebbleGo<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=pe…> are presented in short, digestible snippets available online or in printable PDF format. Simple citation for each article gives students their first blush of understanding primary versus secondary resources, important to Dimension 3 in the K-2 Arc of Inquiry: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence. Understanding their evidence pushes them forward to constructing and communicating claims for a variety of purposes and audiences, integral to fulfilling Dimension 4: Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action. Beyond the Arc of Inquiry, the content available in PebbleGo<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=pe…> Social Studies helps students learn about the social studies disciplines: history, geography, civics and government, and economics. Below, I've listed a handful of academic standards for kindergarten through 2nd grade that can be supported with this MeL eResource: Kindergarten K - G1.0.1 Recognize that maps and globes represent places. K - C2.0.1 Identify the American flag as an important symbol of the United Tates. K - E1.0.2 Distinguish between goods and services. 1st Grade 1 - H2.0.5 Identify the events or people celebrated during U.S. national holidays and why we celebrate them. 1 - C2.0.2 Identify important symbols of the United States of America and what they represent. 1 - G4.0.1 Use components of culture to describe diversity in family life. 2nd Grade 2 - G5.0.2 Describe positive and negative consequences of changing the physical environment of the local community. 2 - C5.0.2 Distinguish between personal and civic responsibilities and explain why they are important in community life. 2 - E1.0.2 Describe how businesses in the local community meet economic wants of consumers. With its images and interactive content, PebbleGo fulfills learning standards in a fun and engaging manner. If you would like to schedule free training for your library or school district on this or other MeL eResources, please contact us at https://mcls.org/melrequest. If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, please explore the MeL eResource Access Page.<https://www.mcls.org/mel/mel-databases/help/remote-access/> Contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Hey front line staff: The MeL Maven Badge is a 6-part Information Literacy and eResource adventure designed for you. Start earning your Badge today at MeL.org<https://mel.org/welcome>! Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Ann Kaskinen MeL Engagement Specialist K12 Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 150

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Need presenter for debt management program
by Nora Montgomery (Roseville Public Library) 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Hi All, Can anyone recommend an agency or someone you have used for a program that assist people with debt management? All responses are appreciated. ~ Nora Nora Montgomery Adult Services Librarian Roseville Public Library (586) 447-4555 [cid:0d994483-fec6-4b3d-867b-31205b2ccccd]

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Adult library assitants/paraprofessionals
by Karin Boughey 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

I will possibly be hiring a library assistant/paraprofessional for the first time in adult services. Currently all adult staff are degreed librarians and we do everything from collection development to reference desk service to outreach to programming to marketing to displays. If you manage and/or are currently a library paraprofessional without a library degree, what duties are assigned on a regular basis? What duties are solely left up to professional staff members? I understand that every situation is different, from small libraries run primarily by non-MLIS staff to library assistants in larger libraries with specific but limited duties. Thanks for any information. You can contact me off list if preferred. -- Karin Boughey Head of Adult Services Milford Public Library 330 Family Drive Milford, MI 48381 248-684-0845 x 303 www.milfordlibrary.info

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MLIS Student Assignment Follow-Up
by Brannon McCullough 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Hello, I wanted to thank everyone for the overwhelming support and responses I've received. I've reached out to a library and they've been kind enough to host me. Thank you again to everyone who responded!! Brannon McCullough (Aspiring Librarian) -- 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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MDHHS Public Health Advisory
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Greetings! The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued the text of the "Public Health Advisory" concerning masks. The advisory can be accessed here: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/Nov_19_2021_Public_Health_Ad… The advisory strongly recommends that people in "public indoor settings" (or people who are in an indoor environment with other members of the public) as well as "public establishments" (or, employers of businesses open to the public) wear masks and "implement masking policies" for employees and members of the public entering the establishment (vaccinated and non-vaccinated). In other words, the recommendation is for all members of the public to wear masks within indoor public settings, and for establishments open to the public to implement mask requirements for employees and members of the public. The recommendation applies to vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Please note that this advisory is NOT an order nor a directive. Public libraries are not required to enforce this advisory. HOWEVER, it should be noted, that when investigating claims, MiOSHA considers an employer's workplace COVID-19 safety policies in light of current OSHA/MiOSHA standards as well as the CDC and state health authorities. This means that even though the new public health advisory is not mandatory, MiOSHA (according to a telephone conversation with a MiOSHA agent on 11/24/21) would likely consider the employer's decision not to follow practices strongly recommended by state public health authorities or other recognized authorities when investigating employer responsibility and/or citations for an outbreak of Covid-19 that occurs in that workplace (or, when investigating a complaint by an employee over mitigation policies/procedures). What does this mean for public libraries? Public libraries are encouraged to review the advisory against the Covid-19 mitigation strategies currently in place as part of their workplace safety protocols. Employee masking requirements as recommended by the public health advisory should especially be considered in light of the MiOSHA General Duty standard (MCL 408.1011 http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-408-1011) Any employee mask requirement would have to also include appropriate accommodations/exemptions for medical or religious purposes. Due to possible Constitutional issues, libraries should consult their attorneys before implementing mandatory mask requirements for patrons. Libraries should consult their attorneys to ensure that their workplace safety plans are legal and appropriate. Take Care! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. 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…>

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transit mailers
by cdyke＠uproc.lib.mi.us 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Transit mailers have been claimed. Colleen Dyke Library Director Roscommon Area District Library 106 Lake St. P.O. Box 888 Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305

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transit mailers
by cdyke＠uproc.lib.mi.us 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Hello- I have a box of padded mailers (med and small) for the first library to claim them. Please send me your RIDES code. Thank you! Colleen Dyke Library Director Roscommon Area District Library 106 Lake St. P.O. Box 888 Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305

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