The Library Network Newsletter

January 24, 2011

Page 2 - Job - Adult Services Librarian - Northville District Library

Page 3 - Minutes - Youth Services Committee Meeting - January 14th, 2011

Page 6 - Job - Library Director - Redford Township District Library

Page 7 - Job - Support Services Clerk II - Novi Public Library

Page 8 - Job - Library Assistant I - Farmington Community Library

Page 10 - Job - System Administrator - The Library Network

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The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and service-oriented Librarian for a part-time position, as follows: Position: Part-time Librarian, Adult Services 20 Hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. Duties: Provides reference, instructional, and reader’s advisory services for

patrons of all ages. Assists with classes related to digital services and the Internet. Develops collection areas as assigned, including selecting and weeding materials. Reports to Head of Adult Services.

Requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited college or university.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable training others on the use of digital resources, in both group and one-on one settings. Public Library experience preferred. Able to use MS Office.

Salary: Salary range: $20.41 to $23.79 per hour Paid time-off benefits include pro-rated vacation and sick leave, personal business days and holidays. This is a Union position.

Deadline for application: Wed. Feb. 2, 2011 Submit Application with Resume to: Judith Williams, Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, Michigan 48167-1560 jwilliams@northvillelibrary.org

The Northville District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minutes of TLN-YSC meeting 1-14-11

Chelsea District Library

In Attendance: Lisa McClure (CHEL); Elizabeth Norton (COMM ); Lauren Baker (PMTH);

Catherine Ricard (OAPK); Jocelyn Baldwin (DHTN-S); Mary Kelly (LYON); Pat Hemingray

(AUBN); Kim Burean (AUBN); Janna Williamson (TLN); Francine Joy Allen (MELV); Brenda

Dunseth (HIGH); Connie Ilmer (BALD); Cynthia Walker (WATE); Edith Burney (CHEL); Liz

Waun (WTLD); Kelly Ray (WYDT); Bernadette Dewyer (WTLD); Jan Purdy (ROHL); Lynne

Coles (TAYL); Christine Gogolowski (LIPK); Karen Persello (CHEL); Karen Tower (BERK);

Cristan Weir (OXFD)

Meeting called to order at 9:46 A.M. by Chairperson Lisa McClure (CHEL). Acceptance of

agenda moved by Elizabeth (Comm) Seconded by Jan Purdy (ROHL). Approval of October 8

minutes moved by Pat Hemingway (AUBN). Seconded by Karen Persello (CHEL). Francine

(MELV), who is YSC Secretary, thanked Michelle (CANT) for handling the minutes at the

October 8 meeting, and asked if we could each print out our own copies of Minutes and Agenda.

Lisa McClure said this is probably fine.

State and local updates

Nothing to report about committees, but we discussed the Newbery choice for this year. One

Librarian said once you get into it and used to the time travel between WWI and Great

Depression “it kind of grows on you”. It touches many events of these time-periods. The

Caldecott winner, Sick Day for Amos McGee reminded one librarian of illustrations in

“Corduroy” by Don Freedman. We also were excited that this year’s Caldecott illustrator Erin E.

Stead is from Ann Arbor.

What’s happening at your library (especially with preschool and early literacy programs)

Lisa and Karen (both CHEL) attended a great program about pre-writing and pre-reading skills at

the 2010 MLA conference. (http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/files/10MLA1112MEYERWRITING1.pdf

and http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/files/10MLA1112MEYERWRITING2.pdf) Lisa said the Youth

Department at Chelsea District Library is partnering with a local bookstore, to do 30-minute pre-

reading and prewriting workshops geared at parents. Other librarians are doing similar

workshops, including preschool open house, kindergarten readiness programs, etc. Francine

(MELV) asked other librarians to share their program-materials and also policies on institutional

library cards (so day care teachers, etc. can check out books to read to their kids now that that’s

becoming part of their routine.) Francine also said she’d e-mail the YSC the Melvindale

Library’s “You Are Your Child’s First Teacher” handout sheet. Librarians also shared what they

do in cooperation with preschools, early-childhood specialists, etc. Jan (ROHL) described and

handed out information on some of her library’s similar programs. (see “developmental walk”

link at http://www.rhpl.org/youth/early-childhood/developmental-walk, and the “raise a reader”

link to early childhood activities at http://www.rhpl.org/youth/raiseareader. There’s also a great

blog called “Storytime Share” at http://earlylit.net/wordpress/ which ties in picture books with

talking points for early literacy. ROHL also has early literacy kits for check-out. Elizabeth

(COMM) mentioned Oakland County Great Parents Great Start doing pre-reading and pre-

writing workshops with her library, and encouraged fellow librarians to look into their county’s

“Great Parents/Great Start” programs

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Performers Showcase

Hiral Henna (www.hiralhenna.com) – $200 for a workshop with up to 20 kids. Lots of uses

for henna besides skin, lots of cultures that use it, Gives out recipes, and showed us a henna

cone. Lisa (CHEL) said practice makes perfect when learning to do henna, and her kids caught

on easily. Hiral showed slides of henna tattoos & did a demo. Henna should stay on a couple

weeks with good instructions. Not immediately removable, though. Librarians say it’s wise to

get permission slips from parents before henna-ing the kids.

Lori Fithian, Drummunity – (www.drummunity.com) $400 for one of our libraries, $375 each

if two nearby ones sign up on same day. Possible to get Michigan Touring Grant. Did a demo

with us in which we each got different drum or other types of precussion from every part of the

world to play as a group. Different chants and songs from various parts of the world.

Joan Rudd – Beyond Storytelling (www.roanjudd.com) – Ages 5 and up. Charges $250 for

50 mile radius of Birmingham. Interactive, Multicultural storytelling (marionettes, group

chanting, folk-tales where she asks us what we think a Nunguama and has us imitate one. Tells

“tall tales” about its scariness. Good with use of anticlimax eg. “Nunguamas like to eat…….

Rice cakes!”, uses cumulative storytelling, repeated chants and other “answer as a group” stuff.)

Doug Scheer, “Scheer Genius” (www.assemblyshows.com) – Diversity Circus/ Circus

World Smaller “Circus World” show is $325, but if we book this month, it’ll be $275, and he’s

on Michigan Touring Grant register. Had audience model hats with flags from the countries they

represented. “do you need to fly around the world to find people who wear hats like that?

Absolutely not!” (America is a multicultural nation) – Takes comedian/magician approach to

teaching. Part of proceeds go toward autism programs. Uses other props and take-home fun

activities.

Anuja Rajendra: Bollyfit (www.BollyFit.com) – Fitness and dance, which synthesizes fun and

consciousness. Programs are suited from babies through adults, and “comfortable and accessible

for everyone” Workshop-price currently is being re-adjusted. “Pretty flexible”. Very high-

energy dancing, probably need air-conditioning in summer. Workshop probably would work in

average-size program room.

Cirque Amongus (www.cirqueamongus.com) – Combined unicycle with jump rope demo,

juggling and other stunts. Uses a lot of humor and slapstick. Introduces kids to basic circus-

skills, with costumes and face-paint, and then kids perform a show for their parents. Program

can be done outside or inside. Michigan Humanities Touring Grant-affiliated. Workshops start

at $300 plus travel. (from Livonia) Shows suit all ages and incorporate stories from all over the

world. In keeping with the SRP 2011 interntional theme, performers share stories about growing

up learning unicycle in home-countries, performing in different countries, etc.

The meeting also included handouts about Joel Tacey’s program “Passport to fun” , which

includes “Joel’s One-derful World Comedy Show” (www.librarylaughs.com)

Meeting adjourned 11:40, followed by library tour and/or “Meet-and-“Greet” with

performers.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Francine Joy Allen, TLN-YSC Secretary (Melvindale)

HARTZELL-MIKA CONSULTING, LLC Box 4396

East Lansing, MI 48823

www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com

REDFORD TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY

Great community, great building, great Board of Trustees, and great staff – all this library needs

is a great director to lead its continued growth and success! Due to retirement, the Board of

Trustees of the Redford Township (MI) District Library is seeking an energetic leader with a

strong commitment to public library service and the skills necessary to direct this well-used

library.

The Redford Township Library is a district library with an independent Board of Trustees and

dedicated funding. The library is housed in a 65,000 square foot facility built in 2004, has

an operating budget of $1.6 million, a staff of 33 (7 MLIS), and serves a diverse population of

nearly 50,000. The library takes pride in providing to the community a beautiful facility and

friendly staff who make customer service a top priority.

The position requires an MLS/MLIS from a graduate program accredited by the American

Library Association. Additional qualifications include: six to eight years of professional library

experience, of which at least five or more years have been in a management or supervisory

position; a thorough knowledge of public library service; proven experience in successful

financial management; an understanding of technology and its application in public libraries;

strong management skills; excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills; and the

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with many diverse groups. The

successful candidate will have experience in working with local government officials.

Experience in the management of a district library millage elections and fundraising is a plus.

A complete position description is available at:

http://www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com/positions_available.html

Salary: from $65,500 with an excellent fringe benefit package.

Additional information about the library can be found at www.redfordlibrary.org .

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by February 10, 2011

will receive first consideration. Electronic submissions preferred. Interested individuals should

provide a cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume, and three

references with contact information (including email addresses) to:

marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com

Via USPS to:

Hartzell-Mika Consulting

Redford Township District Library Search

PO Box 4396

East Lansing, MI 48823

Additional information is available from Marianne Hartzell at marianne@hartzell-

mikaconsulting.com or via telephone at (517) 719-3487.

January 18, 2011

Position Available: Part Time Library Assistant Circulation Services Department Salary: $11.45 per hour - $16.98 per hour Part-time Position: 24 hours per week Fringe Benefits: Excellent

Job Summary: Under the supervision of Circulation Department Head, Farmington Branch, employees in this classification perform clerical and operational functions to ensure the orderly flow of materials

and services in the Circulation Services Department. Part-time employees are regularly

scheduled to work 24 hours per week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities May Include: Provides a full range of circulation services for the public utilizing an automated

circulation system and an automated materials handling system. Provides directional and other assistance to the public, as appropriate. Responsible for answering in-coming calls and directing telephone requests.

Counts, records and deposits fines, fees, copier and other revenue from cash register.

Reconciles circulation and acquisition reports.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge generally obtained through a minimum of two years of college courses

directed to a Library Technician’s degree or advanced study or its equivalent in experience, training or independent study.

Accuracy and skill in keyboarding, spelling, English, grammar and arithmetic. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Positive service attitude. Ability to promote and maintain effective relationships with the public and other

staff.

Ability to understand and correctly interpret Library Policies and Procedures.

Physical Activity Requirements: [Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of the job] Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. The type of physical demands usually associated with the essential functions of this classification are: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and horizontally, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing.

Equipment Commonly Associated with this Job: Computer, barcode scanner, cash register, telephone reception system, office machinery, conveyor belt and book trucks, among others.

Employee Classification: Part-Time Library Assistant I

Part-time employees are regularly scheduled to work 20 – 29 hours per week, with the majority of that time assigned to work at a public service desk. Job requirements remain the same criteria as those for full-time Library Assistant I. Deadline for Applications: February 3, 2011

Please send your resume to: Tina M. Theeke, Library Director Farmington Community Library 32737 West 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334

THE LIBRARY NETWORK

JOB POSTING

Full-Time

System Administrator

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION Under the direction of the Network Services Manager, the System Administrator is primarily responsible for:

Providing Microsoft and Linux server support

Providing helpdesk support as needed by The Library Network (TLN) staff or library members

Providing support of the PC time and print management software

Website development and maintenance

Providing secondary support to the Network Technician responsibilities including support of network equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provider server installation, support and maintenance of all TLN servers 2. Provide end user help desk support for both TLN staff and library members. 3. Provide support of the PC time and print management software used by member libraries. 4. Perform web site development and web site maintenance tasks 5. Install and support wireless networks at the member libraries. 6. Assist with network and pc technology services provided to library members. 7. Maintain inventory database for all TLN equipment. 8. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly routine tasks including daily tape backup, maintaining the backup

log, and daily checking of successful backups. 9. Provide secondary support to Network Technician to provide network support including network

equipment and monitoring the WAN for TLN and all member libraries. 10. Perform other duties as assigned by Network Services Manager and/or the Network Technician.

QUALIFICATIONS and NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (applicants without required qualifications need not apply)

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Information Technology, preferred or equivalent work experience

2. Linux and Microsoft Server support experience required, minimum 2 years, MCSA or equivalent required

3. Experience with local and wide area networks required, minimum 2 years 4. Experience managing firewalls and Cisco routers required, CCENT preferred, minimum 1 year 5. Experience with pc and network support required. A+ and/or Network+ or equivalent required 6. Experience utilizing web tools such as Joomla, Drupal and/or PHP required, minimum 1 year 7. Experience utilizing web programming tools such as PHP, HTML and/or Java 8. Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends 9. Works cooperatively with a team 10. Ability to travel to libraries located in Southeast Michigan 11. Problem solving ability and detail oriented 12. Excellent communication skills including customer service skills – verbal and written 13. Excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented Salary & Benefits Salary starting at: $38,807. Salary is commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, which includes: Michigan Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) Defined Benefit Plan, Health, Dental, Optical, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability. AFSCME Union Resume and letter of application, no later than, February 4, 2011 to: The Library Network Angie Michelini, Network Services Manager, amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us

The Library Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer