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Enoch Pratt Free Library (MD) - 2 Job opportunities closing soon: Chief of State Library Resource Center and Chief of Neighborhood Library Services Division
by Beth Barker 17 Nov '21

17 Nov '21

Enoch Pratt Free Library (MD) The historic Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City is seeking applications for the next Chief of Neighborhood Library Services Division (NLSD) and the next Chief of State Library Resource Center (SLRC). The Pratt Library<http://www.prattlibrary.org/> is one of the oldest free public library systems in the United States serving the 622,000+ residents of the City of Baltimore through its twenty-one branch locations and also serves the 6,000,000 residents of Maryland as the State Library Resource Center.<http://www.slrc.info/> The renovated Central Library which opened in 1932 as a ground-breaking 'open to the people' library whose mission is "to empower, enrich, and enhance the quality of life for all through equitable access to information, services, and opportunity." Dedicated patrons, volunteers, and donors enthusiastically support the work of the Enoch Pratt Free Library as it upholds library traditions and embraces the challenges of a rapidly changing library world. Our Community: Known as a city of neighborhoods, the past and the future intersect in Baltimore.<http://www.baltimorecity.gov/> Many historic communities showcase Baltimore's rich history and wealth of diversity with many significant properties listed on the National Register; Under Armour's forward-looking Port Covington development is among the largest urban redevelopment projects in the country and the city's historic Inner Harbor boasts walkable neighborhoods, tourist attractions, and commercial development. An entrepreneurial community has emerged alongside Baltimore's robust network of colleges and universities, world-class museums, internationally renowned symphony orchestra, trendy music and art venues, beloved professional sports teams, and varied culinary choices. As with many urban cities, Baltimore has distinct challenges as well as powerful assets and many of Baltimore's citizens suffer a disparity of income, education, and opportunity. The Enoch Pratt Free Library continues to be a vital, important partner in Baltimore's determination to meet these challenges. Chief of Neighborhood Library Services Division - Enoch Pratt Free Library (MD) Responsibilities: The Chief of Neighborhood Library Services Division (NLSD) is a member of the Library Leadership Team and, under general direction from the CEO, provides leadership, oversight, and management of the Neighborhood Libraries Services Division. This division is comprised of 21 branch libraries; two Deputy Chiefs; 21 Branch managers, a Programming team, and an executive assistant. The NLSD offices will be located at a former branch location, Hollins St. in downtown Baltimore. The ideal candidate is a big picture thinker with outstanding leadership and management skills who will bring new and fresh ideas to a changing organization. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Experience in developing new and responsive models of service in an urban library setting is required. Preparation and management of the division's operating budget and standard operating procedures are also required. Baltimore is a diverse city, made up of distinct neighborhoods with very specific needs. The Enoch Pratt Free Library (EPFL) provides services to all of these communities through a variety of innovative services. The Library values diversity and equity and recognizes the importance of these to Baltimore. In keeping with these values, the NLSD is reflective of these values and responsive to identified community needs. Its Chief must be community-oriented; energized by innovation and calculated risk-taking; responsive to community needs and proactive in making connections with organizations and groups that support and comprise Baltimore's communities. Additionally, the Chief should be an empowering force for the District and Library Managers, while simultaneously communicating and upholding Leadership decisions. Qualifications: A Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Five (5) years of professional experience in an urban library with three (3) years of the required experience in high-level/leadership. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $86,518 - $138,364 (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 Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> (karenmiller(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on November 28, 2021. View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/nlsd/. Chief of State Library Resource Center - Enoch Pratt Free Library (MD) Responsibilities: The Chief of SLRC reports to the Deputy Director of Public Services and leads the four members of the SLRC Management Team in providing direction and oversight to the various departments which include: Digital MD, Documents, and Sailor Electronic Resources; internal support departments such as Technical Services, Acquisitions, Bindery and special collections (African American, Maryland and Special Collections Departments). The ideal candidate will have the skills to build and maintain relationships throughout the state and support the development of Maryland library professionals through robust training, accreditation, and resource sharing. Qualifications: A Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Five (5) years of professional experience in an urban library with three (3) years of the required experience in high-level/leadership. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $86,518 - $138,364 (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 Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> (karenmiller(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on November 28, 2021. View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/slrc/. 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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SEMLOL Free Fall 2021 Meeting - November 19th: Registration is Open!
by SEMLOL Executive Board 17 Nov '21

17 Nov '21

Good afternoon, Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/that-was-then-this-is-now-libraries-adapting-f…> is now open for the SEMLOL Fall Meeting. Please join us on Friday, November 19th 2-4 p.m. via Zoom for the program, That Was Then, This is Now: Libraries Adapting for the Future featuring: *Adaptation and Continuity of Library Services: Lessons Learned at the University of Michigan* *Steve Griffes, Marna Clowney-Robinson, & Meghan Sitar *(University of Michigan) *Meeting the Remote Learning Needs of Adult Learners* *Elizabeth Bucciarelli (Eastern Michigan University)* *Research Paper Refuge: Proactive Writing Assistance by Librarians* *Monique Oldfield & Veronica Bielat (Wayne State University)* The program will also include an open *panel discussion* featuring the above presenters as well as *Jill Kehoe (Suny Maritime College)* and *Shauna Quick (Brandon Township Public Library)*. We will also be selecting the topic of our next meeting so if you have any suggestions of topics you would like to hear more about in this setting, please be ready to share those during the opening of the meeting or feel free to reply to this email with suggestions in advance. Registration closes at 9am the day of the meeting so please remember to register in advance Attendance is *free of charge* for this meeting. Please see the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Amy Seipke *Chair * :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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Insurance Coverage
by Kristina Knezic 17 Nov '21

17 Nov '21

Hello Library Land, I'm checking to see if there are any libraries out there using Michigan Township Participating Plan for their commercial coverage, including workers' comp and D&O/EPLI. I did check NRR-Ninja but didn't see this vendor listed. 1. Are you happy with their service? 2. Did you run into any surprises when filing a claim? 3. If you used this plan, but have since switched to another company, could you share why you switched? Thank you for your help! Kristina Kristina Knezic, Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269.471.7074 www.bsclibrary.org

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JOB: Chief Impact Officer - Hamilton East Public Library (Indianapolis area)
by John Keister 17 Nov '21

17 Nov '21

Chief Impact Officer - Hamilton East Public Library (Indianapolis area) The Hamilton East Public Library <https://www.johnkeister.com/hepl/> seeks a creative and data-driven leader to serve in the newly defined position of Chief Impact Officer. Located northeast of Indianapolis, the library serves about 165,100 residents through two locations in Hamilton County. HEPL embraces a culture that celebrates change, innovation, and inclusion. The Chief Impact Officer will be a core member of the library’s Senior Administrative Team, responsible for using data to understand and inform the decision-making processes that will affect a wide range of public service functions. As the leader of the Impact Sector, the CIO will keep abreast of emerging library trends while ensuring that services, programs, collections, and new initiatives reflect the needs and tastes of the community. This is a unique and highly-influential position that requires excellent communication skills, “out-of-the-box” thinking, and a high level of comfort using data and data visualization tools. Salary $65,000/year or higher, negotiable based on experience. Excellent benefits. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/hepl/ <https://www.johnkeister.com/hepl/> for details and to apply. Questions? We welcome inquiries. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries johnkeister.com <https://www.johnkeister.com/> hepl(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:hepl@johnkeister.com> 847-955-0541

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MI PR Group meeting recording
by Kelly Rembert 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

Hi Everyone, Thanks to everyone who came to today's meeting - it was a good discussion about COVID programming, connecting with your community, e-newsletters and more. The recording is up on our YouTube page at: https://youtu.be/HR2B4ZqWSzU Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Social Media - an exercise in frustration
by Andrea Ingmire 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

How are your social media stats looking? I'm growing more and more concerned with our social media profiles all the time. We seem to be reaching a very small audience (Facebook stats say we're reaching hundreds with each post, but we're seeing very little, if any, interaction with our posts). It's very different than in the past. Interestingly, today we found that our hours were listed incorrectly. It took several attempts to change this, and at some point during the changes Facebook created a posting for us saying that we'd changed our hours. A link for 'more info' was provided...and this link took patrons right to a dead paypal page. We had more engagements from this post than from many of our intentional posts of late. Nice work facebook. I don't ever see our library's posts (or any of your libraries for that matter) come up in my feed. If I'm not seeing it, neither are our patrons. Is it worth staff time to continue using these platforms to promote library services? Is anyone looking ahead and thinking that it might make more sense to stop spending so much staff time and energy in social media and instead focus on what we can control, like our website, constant contact eNewsletters, and direct mailing? If social media seems to still be popping for you, what platforms are getting you the best engagement? Are you paying for postings? Thanks! Andrea ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [logo-blue -building] Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) www.pwpl.info<http://www.pwpl.info/>

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Square Payment Devices
by Barbara Beaton 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

We've been using the Square ap on a tablet and are considering purchasing the Square Terminal (sells for $299). We are also looking at the Square Register, but that would be a longer-term consideration. We'd love to hear from any of you who are using either of these to handle credit/debit card transactions (and in the case of the Register, all of your cash, check and card transactions). Happy to share results off list with anyone else interested. Thanks! Barbara Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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"When You are Engulfed in Flames: Recognizing and overcoming job burnout" archived webinar
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

When You are Engulfed in Flames: Recognizing and overcoming job burnout Jean Heilig, Colorado State Library Recorded August 2016<https://enetlearning.adobeconnect.com/p8d00t2nmw6/> Job burnout is a response to stress that leaves you feeling hopeless, powerless, despondent and overwhelmed. But, don't despair you can do something about it! During this session you'll learn this doesn't happen overnight. Our bodies and minds do give us warning signs, and if you know what to look for, you can recognize it before exhaustion and ineffectiveness set in. Watch the recording and access the slides from the Colorado State Library here: https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/when-you-are-engulfed-in-flames-rec…. Jean has been with the Colorado State Library since 2005 and is currently the Fiscal Officer and LSTA Grant Coordinator. Previously, she was Senior Director of Jones e-global library at JonesKnowledge.com where she developed an online academic library. She also held the title of Library Director for Jones International University. She spent four years as a Public Services Librarian in the Helen Fowler Library at the Denver Botanic Gardens. She earned her MLIS from the University of Denver and her MBA from the University of Colorado Denver campus. 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@01D7DB00.C0DFE2E0] [cid:image002.png@01D7DB00.C0DFE2E0]

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Whistleblower policy? - Anyone have one to share?
by Andrea Ingmire 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

Hi all, Our Development Fund made enough money this year to have to complete the long form 990 as opposed to the 990-N post card. One question in the long form was about having a whistleblower policy. Does anyone have one they could share? Thanks! Andrea ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [logo-blue -building] Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) www.pwpl.info<http://www.pwpl.info/>

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Poets' Night Out--Call for Submissions
by Betsy Myers 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

Poets of all ages are invited to enter their original poetry in the Poets’ Night Out contest of the Traverse Area District Library. Do you or do you know someone who may be interested and live in, own property in, or attend school in Alcona, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, or Wexford counties? If so, enter by January 25, 2022. Everything you need to know is listed here: https://www.poetsnightout.org/2021/poets-night-out-is-waiting-for-your-orig… Let us know if you have any questions. There are even submissions for students so tell your teacher friends, too! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502 *Currently listening to Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica and Presidents Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson*

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