The Library Network Newsletter

November 14, 2016

Page 2 - Job - Library Director - Marygrove College

Page 4 - TLN Board Meeting Agenda 11/17/2016

Page 6 - Circulation Statistics, October 2016

Page 8 - Job - Part-Time Library Assistant - Romulus Public Library

Page 9 - Job - Library Page - City of Oak Park Library

Page 11 - Bits and Pieces, November 2016

Page 12 - Job - Youth Services Manager - Commerce Township Community Library

Page 13 - Job - Library Science Student Intern - Plymouth District Library

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Library Director Marygrove College is looking for candidates interested in fulfilling the position of Library Director. [See below job description]. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, detailed resume and transcripts to Jennifer Meacham Information Literacy and Digital Learning Resources Librarian at jmeacham@marygrove.edu.

Nancy A. McDonough Geschke Library Director Position Description

Summary: The Director of the Library provides a vision for the library in the creation, preservation, and delivery of information to students, faculty, staff and community patrons in an evolving teaching and learning environment. The Director is committed to expanding the library’s access to current and new information technologies. This position reports to the Interim Provost and supervises a team of faculty librarians and paraprofessionals. Required Skills:

Demonstrated fiscal responsibility, including budget management Ability to produce and communicate using diverse reports on all aspects of the library Create, review and update internal library policies

Qualifications: Candidates must have a master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of 3 -5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an academic environment. As a hands-on director, the director must be able to cover the Circulation Desk, provide reference services and help patrons with information technology and computer applications as needed. Preferred qualifications: Additional or advanced degree Additional Requirements include:

A record of professional accomplishment through research, publication, service, and leadership

Significant knowledge of library operations, especially current library practices, trends, and technologies

Demonstrated competencies in information literacy and library instruction Experience with resource sharing and library and community partnerships Knowledge of and experience with assessment of library services Excellent internal and external communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Cultural competency and commitment to diversity Proven abilities as a leader and manager Willingness to be a working director and to perform any job that needs doing, including

working at the circulation desk, or reference desk, bibliographic instruction and informational literacy instruction

Essential Functions:

Formulates and recommends policy relating to the development and operation of the Library

Directs all activities pertaining to the library including the supervision, training and evaluation of all Library employees

Oversees the maintenance of library records and inventory

Oversees the acquisition, distribution, maintenance, and evaluation of print and non-print materials

Works closely with Librarians and faculty on the selection and development of instruction materials

Ensures compliance with all licensing and copyright laws and regulations

Oversees the development and provision of resources to support the College’s distance learning programs

Oversees the periodic assessment of library collections and the collection development, policy, taking into consideration new and expanding programs

Remains current in his/her knowledge of procedures and practices pertaining to the Library

Supervises the maintenance of the library’s web page as well as all other forms of Library promotional material

Fosters an environment of teamwork and personal interaction among library employees The Nancy A. McDonough Geschke Library: A 5 floor facility which includes a research and technology commons with 50 computer workstations supported by 2 help desks; there are 2 computer classrooms located on the ground floor as well as a collaboration center and digital maker space; the Library is a member of the Detroit Area Library Network and the Midwestern Collaborative Library Services organization. In addition to traditional print, the library provides extensive electronic resources through the library maintained website, http://research.marygrove.edu/ Marygrove College: Located in Detroit, the college offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in both on-campus and online formats with a special emphasis on Urban Leadership.

THE LIBRARY NETWORK BOARD MEETING

Thursday, November 17, 2016- 10:30 a.m.

The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Ct.

Novi, MI 48375 (248) 536-3100

A G E N D A Call to order

Call to Audience - Introduction of Guests - Public Comment Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes of October 20, 2016 (16-99) Communications and Announcements

TLN Holiday Party

New Business Reports -Shared Automation System Users’ Group

Committee Reports - Finance/Real Estate - Human Resources/Public Relations

Director’s Report (16-100) Financial and Operational Reports To be emailed prior to Board meeting Executive Summary (16-101)

- Aged Payables Open Items as of 10/31/16 (16-102) - Check Register Detail from 10/01/16 – 10/31/16 (16-103) - Aged Receivables Detail as 9/30/16 (16-104)

- Summary of Revenues & Expenditures Compared To Budget: October 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016 (16-105) - October 2016 – October 2016– Income Statement (16-106) - Unaudited Balance Sheet as of 10/31/16 (16-107)

Old Business

Board Member Comments Next Meeting Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016 – No Pressing Business Thursday, January 19, 2017 The Library Network Office, Novi Adjourn

The Library Network

Monthly Circulation

October 2016

Shared System Libraries Non-Shared System Libraries

Addison Township Public Library 2,901 Birmingham Baldwin Public Library 42,021

Allen Park Public Library 7,744 Bloomfield Township Public Library NR

Auburn Hills Public Library 14,892 Canton Public Library 105,306

Belleville Area District Library 13,964 Clarkston Independence District Library NR

Berkley Public Library 11,520 Dearborn Henry Ford Centennial Library NR

Brandon Township Public Library 10,360 Farmington Community Library NR

Brighton District Library 25,725 Fowlerville District Library NR

Chelsea District Library 22,011 Grosse Pointe Public Libraries NR

Clawson Blair Memorial Library 7,867 Hamburg Township Library NR

Commerce Township Community Library 20,230 Howell Carnegie District Library NR

Dearborn Heights North Library 14,043 Livonia Public Library-Vest Pocket NR

Dearborn Heights South Library 5,980 Northfield Township Area Library NR

Dexter District Library 27,530 Oakland County Library NR

Ecorse Public Library 402 Orion Township Public Library NR

Ferndale Area District Library 14,090 Pinckney Community Public Library NR

Flat Rock Public Library 4,693 Plymouth District Library 64,745

Franklin Public Library 1,887 Rochester Hills Public Library NR

Garden City Public Library 6,851 Saline District Library NR

Hamtramck Public Library 2,565 Southfield Public Library 28,854

Hartland Cromaine District Library 16,352 West Bloomfield Township Public Library NR

Hartland Cromaine District Crossroads Branch 3,091 Westland William P. Faust Public Library NR

Hazel Park District Library 4,758 Ypsilanti District Library 59,188

Highland Township Public Library 14,944

Huntington Woods Public Library 5,998

Inkster Public Library 944

Lincoln Park Public Library 4,460

Livonia Public Library- Alfred Noble 3,633

Livonia Public Library-Carl Sandburg 3,804

Livonia Public Library-Civic Center 33,456

Lyon Township Public Library 8,728

Madison Heights Public Library NR

Manchester District Library 4,463

Melvindale Public Library 1,894

Milford Public Library 14,860

Northville District Library 38,967

Novi Public Library 60,728

Oak Park Public Library 8,357

Oxford Public Library 15,360

Pontiac Public Library 4,463

Redford Township District Library 20,465

River Rouge Public Library 889

Riverview Public Library 4,962

Romulus Public Library 4,743

Royal Oak Public Library 28,374

Salem-South Lyon District Library 22,355

Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 10,311

Springfield Township Library 8,815

Taylor Community Library 10,791

Trenton Veterans Memorial Library 13,778

Walled Lake City Library NR

Waterford Township Public Library 22,695

Wayne Public Library 4,187

White Lake Township Library 16,147

Wixom Public Library 11,554

Wyandotte Bacon Memorial District Library 11,681

NR=Not Received Note: SLS totals do not include non-circulating items (NC)

The Library Network

Monthly Circulation

October 2016

Shared System Libraries Non-Shared System Libraries

Madison Heights Public Library NR Bloomfield Township Public Library NR

Walled Lake City Library NR Clarkston Independence District Library NR

Novi Public Library 60,728 Dearborn Henry Ford Centennial Library NR

Northville District Library 38,967 Farmington Community Library NR

Livonia Public Library-Civic Center 33,456 Fowlerville District Library NR

Royal Oak Public Library 28,374 Grosse Pointe Public Libraries NR

Dexter District Library 27,530 Hamburg Township Library NR

Brighton District Library 25,725 Howell Carnegie District Library NR

Waterford Township Public Library 22,695 Livonia Public Library-Vest Pocket NR

Salem-South Lyon District Library 22,355 Northfield Township Area Library NR

Chelsea District Library 22,011 Oakland County Library NR

Redford Township District Library 20,465 Orion Township Public Library NR

Commerce Township Community Library 20,230 Pinckney Community Public Library NR

Hartland Cromaine District Library 16,352 Rochester Hills Public Library NR

White Lake Township Library 16,147 Saline District Library NR

Oxford Public Library 15,360 West Bloomfield Township Public Library NR

Highland Township Public Library 14,944 Westland William P. Faust Public Library NR

Auburn Hills Public Library 14,892 Canton Public Library 105,306

Milford Public Library 14,860 Plymouth District Library 64,745

Ferndale Area District Library 14,090 Ypsilanti District Library 59,188

Dearborn Heights North Library 14,043 Birmingham Baldwin Public Library 42,021

Belleville Area District Library 13,964 Southfield Public Library 28,854

Trenton Veterans Memorial Library 13,778

Wyandotte Bacon Memorial District Library 11,681

Wixom Public Library 11,554

Berkley Public Library 11,520

Taylor Community Library 10,791

Brandon Township Public Library 10,360

Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 10,311

Springfield Township Library 8,815

Lyon Township Public Library 8,728

Oak Park Public Library 8,357

Clawson Blair Memorial Library 7,867

Allen Park Public Library 7,744

Garden City Public Library 6,851

Huntington Woods Public Library 5,998

Dearborn Heights South Library 5,980

Riverview Public Library 4,962

Hazel Park District Library 4,758

Romulus Public Library 4,743

Flat Rock Public Library 4,693

Manchester District Library 4,463

Pontiac Public Library 4,463

Lincoln Park Public Library 4,460

Wayne Public Library 4,187

Livonia Public Library-Carl Sandburg 3,804

Livonia Public Library- Alfred Noble 3,633

Hartland Cromaine District Crossroads Branch 3,091

Addison Township Public Library 2,901

Hamtramck Public Library 2,565

Melvindale Public Library 1,894

Franklin Public Library 1,887

Inkster Public Library 944

River Rouge Public Library 889

Ecorse Public Library 402

NR=Not Received Note: SLS totals do not include non-circulating items (NC)

Romulus Public Library Part-time Library Assistant (20 hours/week)

Job duties:

Assist patrons of all ages at the Circulation Desk on the phone and in person.

Assist patrons with computer questions.

Handle cash transactions for overdue fines, copying and other fees.

Provide reference assistance and readers advisory.

Process incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan items.

Assist with projects.

Other duties as assigned. Job requirements:

Minimum of two years of college coursework required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of one year of library experience, preferably in a public services position.

Computer literacy including use of databases, MS Word and Excel required; experience with SIRSI Workflows or other library computer software preferred.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to provide superior customer service to library users of all ages.

Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a copy machine.

Ability to work cooperatively with library staff in a team environment.

Ability to produce neat, accurate and timely work within an established timeframe.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to lift and push 25 pounds Hours: Some evenings and alternating Friday/Saturday Salary: $10.50/hr. increasing to $11/hr. in January 2017. Benefits: none Reports to: Library Director HOW TO APPLY: Submit a City of Romulus application and resume to the: City of Romulus Human Resources Department 11111 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 The application is available on the City’s website: www.romulusgov.com APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

JOB TITLE Library Page (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION

Library

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according

to identification number and title. Sort and shelve books and issue and receive library materials.

Provide basic assistance to patrons and other staff.

REPORTS TO: Library Director

DESCRIPTION

Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return

them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.

Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.

Unpack and pack boxes of books and other library materials.

Maintains appearance of work and public areas.

May assist in temporary projects in the library involving basic computer skills.

Perform various procedures prior to opening and closing the library: checking exit doors,

arranging chairs etc. and other duties as assigned.

Packs and unpacks boxes of books and other library materials.

Operate library and office equipment such as audio-visual equipment, copiers, computers,

etc.

Other routine clerical and maintenance work as assigned.

May be trained for & assigned other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word

processing, managing files and records and other basic office procedures and

terminology.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service.

Mathematic, Reading Comprehension & English skills of a high school graduate or

equivalent.

Skill in active listening, giving full attention to what people are saying, asking questions

as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Skill in service orientation by actively looking for ways to assist staff and patrons.

Skill in time management by organizing, prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely

manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ability to bend, stoop, and perform repetitive arm, hand and body movements

throughout the day such as reaching overhead to shelve books weighing up to 5 pounds;

moving pushcarts, etc.

Ability to speak concisely and clearly so that others can understand.

Ability to see details at close range.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must pass interview and evaluation administered by the Library Director.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Prior experience in customer service preferred.

NOTE - This job description is intended to indicate the general nature of responsibilities

typically assigned to the job. The description is not necessarily exhaustive or intended to limit

the supervisor’s right to modify assignments as necessary.

The City of Oak Park does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or

activities on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity,

gender, economic status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We provide

reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability, if requested.

Notification of the need for accommodation must be made at the time of application.

Bits and Pieces

Vol. 7 Number 7 November 2016

So Many Choices – So Little Time

We live in a complex world faced with numerous demands upon our time. Compromise

seems to be the order of the day when a decision to make time for one event takes us away

from others things we might like to do. At TLN, great effort has been placed upon locating

our programs and meetings around the cooperative service area of five counties. In just

fourteen days, TLN offers a special view of our future Thanksgiving Week. Our venue

takes us Southwest to the I-94 corridor. Dexter District Library will host, “A conversation

with Miguel Figueroa, Director of the American Library Association Center for the Future

of Libraries.” This will mark the second journey of Miguel to Michigan, this year. The

event is sponsored by the Michigan Cooperative Directors Association and has attracted

more registrations from outside our cooperative than from within. Take some time and see

if you can attend. Fill your mind with new ideas for the future of libraries before you enjoy

your festive Thanksgiving meal. Register by telephone at 248-536-3100 extension 107 or

online with jpletz@tln.lib.mi.us We look forward to your attendance at 10 am on Monday,

November 21.

Decisions – Part Two

Did you miss the presentation at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference by

MCLS and the Library of Michigan on the forthcoming Linked Data Project? The details

of this project were outlined and the potential benefits to our world of libraries, if reality

produces the projected results, are profound. Currently, library catalogs are not part of a

Google search request. Our MARC records are in a format Google cannot access. The

solution, linked bibliographic records. Join us on December 7 at 10:00 AM for TLN’s

second Michael P. Tyler lecture featuring the lead project architect, John Richardson, takes

us on a journey with “”Linked Data 101 – 21st Century Catalog Relevance.” Redford

Township District Library will host this event. TLN member registration is now open, prior

to program invitations statewide on November 14. Register by telephone at 248-536-3100

extension 107 or online to jpletz@tln.lib.mi.us

TLN Delivery – On Time and Lower Cost

The price per stop for reliable TLN delivery is now under $700. Within the next two fiscal

years, TLN has a target of meeting and/or lowering the cost per stop RIDES charges. Time

to evaluate the business decision to use RIDES? Check with Vince Nash at 248-536-3100

extension 118 and see if we can save you library on delivery service expenses. We look

forward to a return to TLN delivery services by those member libraries who selected

RIDES.

Commerce Township Community Library is seeking a Youth Services Manager full time. We are seeking an innovative, tech savvy leader experienced with creative programming for children, and excellent customer service and library skills. You will manage three librarians and a busy and creative schedule of programming. Commerce Township Community Library will open in its new library building in January. You will have your own program space and brand new office space. We hope you can start by the time we move!

2017 pay rate is $ 50,171 plus excellent benefits.

Applicants for this position should possess an MLS/MLIS with previous youth services experience including experience designing and presenting programs for children. The ideal candidate will enjoy both people and literature; be creative, energetic and flexible; be an effective communicator; have experience with the Every Child Ready to Read initiative; have some supervisory experience, be comfortable with technology; be well organized and capable of working independently, and have an excellent background in children’s literature.

To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, completed Commerce Township application (available here: http://www.commercelibrary.info/employment) and your resume to: cjozinga@commercelibrary.info .

Plymouth District Library – Job Posting http://plymouthlibrary.org

TITLE: Library Science Student Intern

Part-time - 12hrs/wk

Schedule includes: day, evening and weekend hours.

SALARY: $15.39/ per hour

This position does not include benefits.

REPORTS TO: Adult Service Coordinator

DUTIES: Regular duties include reference, reader’s advisory, and programming for

patrons of all ages. Other tasks and special projects as assigned, such as

collection management, displays, and public computer instruction.

REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree.

Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Library and/or Information

Science with preference to those who have completed basic courses.

COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Robyn Lowenstein

humanresources@plymouthlibrary.org

Plymouth District Library

223 S. Main Street

Plymouth, MI 48170-1687

DEADLINE: 12/02/2016 by 4:00pm

This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and

compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library

does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,

citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status or disability. We provide

reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested.