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Newsletter for the week of April 20, 2020
Due to COVID‐19, TLN will be closed the week of April 20.
Page 2 Job ‐ Head of Adult Services ‐ Full‐time ‐ Oxford Public Library
Page 3 Job ‐ Children's Librarian ‐ Full‐time ‐ Waco‐McLennan County Library ‐ Waco, Texas
Page 5 Minutes ‐ Youth Services Committee Meeting ‐ January 10, 2020
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 530 Pontiac Street ∙ P.O. Box 538 ∙ Oxford, Michigan ∙ 48371 ∙ (248) 628-3034
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Administration
Bryan J. Cloutier
Library Director
Mary Ann Dorda
Administrative Assistant
Management Team
Adult Services
Sandy Gilmore
Department Head
Youth Services
Kim Burean
Department Head
Teen Services
Rachael Quinn
Department Head
Support Services
Jackie Seimer
Department Head
Outreach Services
Diane Betcher
Program Facilitator
Facilities Maintenance
Terry Brewer
Building Superintendent
Executive Board
Kathy Hoeflein
President
Tony Rizzo
Vice-President
Jean Davidson
Treasurer
Julie Fracker
Secretary
Lynn Royster
Trustee
DuAnne Cook
Trustee
Position
Adult Services Department Head (This is a management-level position)
Education & Experience
Required: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university. 5 years progressively more responsible professional library experience in a service-oriented setting, with at least 3 years at a supervisory capacity. Proven successful knowledge of library practices, including experience with collection development, departmental scheduling, and tracking departmental budgets.
Preferred: Proven knowledge of library automation software, B & T Title Source, online event scheduling software, online newsletters, public pc management software and an archival certification is advantageous, but not required.
Nature of the Work
Due to retirement, the Oxford Public Library seeks an energetic, creative and public service-oriented professional to lead its Adult Services Department. Under the direction of the Library Director, the Head of Adult Services is responsible for all aspects of administration and management of the department’s staff, oversees planning and implementation of a wide variety of library programs, including budgeting and long-range planning, collection development, marketing, social media and compilation of department statistical data.
About the Library
The Oxford Public Library serves a charming, historical community of 20,000 + residents in northern Oakland County. The library facility itself is approximately 24,000 sq ft and houses a collection-size consistently around 82,000. In 2019 the library circulated over 234,000 items, and hosted 640 community-based programs that were attended by nearly 37,000 participants. In August of 2020 the Library will be commencing on a major capital campaign to expand its Youth and Adult Services Departments, and to renovate its existing facility. As part of this process its Adult Services Department will also be adding a Michigan History Room and Archives.
Salary
Salaried/Overtime Exemption, Minimum 40 hours per week. Salary Range: $45,000 to $65,000 annually, DOQ. An outstanding benefits package included.
Application Deadline
Open until filled. Interviews to commence in Spring of 2020.
Application Process
Send a current resume, cover letter and three professional references to:
Oxford Public Library Attn: Bryan J. Cloutier, Library Director & CEO
Via email to: [email protected] Posting Date: 04/13/2020
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Waco-McLennan County Library
Children’s Librarian
MINIMUM SALARY: $40,436.86
Supervisor: Barbara Frank
Are you creative, energetic, and innovative? Then the Waco-McLennan County Library wants you to join
its team. We are searching for someone who is passionate about providing excellent library services to
the children and families of Waco and excited about new challenges.
Primary responsibilities include providing prompt and friendly service to the public, specifically in the
children’s department. Librarians perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to:
• Provides direct assistance to children and families regarding use of library materials, equipment, and
services.
• Provides research, reference and readers’ advisory assistance to children and families using print,
media, and digital resources
• Develops and maintains the children’s collections by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and
withdrawing materials.
• Design, promote, present, and evaluate a variety of programs for children of all ages, based on their
developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library.
• Provide library outreach programs which meet community needs and library goals and objectives.
• Promote children’s programs and services to community agencies, advocates, and citizen groups.
• Evaluate the library’s services for children and families and make recommendations for improvement
and suggestions for new services, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with training and supervising volunteers.
• Provides basic circulation service, as needed
• Substitutes at branches as needed
• Assumes responsibility of the library in the absence of Branch Manager
Specific knowledge and skills required:
• Knowledge of and commitment to excellent customer service principles and practices
• Proficiency with Windows-based PC’s, Microsoft Office products, web searching, and email
• Special knowledge of publishing trends, authors, titles, and reading interests of children
• Knowledge of childhood development and learning stages
• Knowledge of recreational and educational needs of children
• In-depth knowledge of library materials, services, and operations
• Knowledge of emerging information and library technologies
• Proficiency with various e-reader devices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, use time effectively, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze and to creatively solve problems related to the position
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• Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work cooperatively and interact with people in a variety of situations.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Must like children and be comfortable working with children individually and in groups
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25
pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and push book carts up to 300 pounds each
when loaded. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. Works in a climate controlled indoor environment. May be exposed to a variety of odors; stale
smoke, or chemicals, as well as mold, mildew, and dust.
REQUIRED:
Education: A Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) or Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.)
degree from an American Library Association accredited school is required.
Experience: Public Library experience is required. Experience working with children is required.
Supervisory experience is preferred.
TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit a completed City of Waco application in order to be considered for this position.
Resumes may be attached to the completed application, but not in lieu of one. Applications are available
online at the City's website www.waco-texas.com
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TLN Youth Services Committee Friday, January 10th, 2020 Meeting Minutes 1
Rochester Hills Public Library www.rhpl.org
Meeting called to order at 9:33 AM
October 2019 TLN YS Committee Meeting Minutes were approved with a motion by Angela
Warsinske (Rochester Hills) and seconded by Suzy Migrin (Redford).
January 2020 TLN YS Committee Meeting Agenda was approved with a motion by Jocelyn
Levin (Lyon), and seconded by Mike DiMuzio (Southgate).
Jocelyn Levin mentioned that the Michigan Library Association Spring Institute Conference is
scheduled for March 19-20, 2020 at the Sheraton Hotel, Ann Arbor
(www.milibraries.org/spring-institute). Keynote speakers include:
Cori Doerrfeld (author and illustrator of many picture books and graphic novels
including Mitten Award Winner The Rabbit Listened)
Alex Gino (author of middle grade novels You Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P!, the
Stonewall Award-winning George, and forthcoming Rick)
Shannon Martin (Director of Michigan’s Ziibiwing Museum and Cultural Center and co-
author of NAGPRA Comics, Issue 1: Journeys to Complete the Work: Stories about
Repatriations and Changing the Way We Bring Native American Ancestors Home)
Heather Wood-Gramza (speaking on Effective Change Making at Every Level)
Sandy Ryder and Wild Swan Theatre (presenting on Dramatically-able: Storytelling and
Engagement for All Abilities)
There were no TLN updates.
2020 Performer Showcase Suggestions:
Erin Look (Auburn Hills) has the full list, but the following were mentioned as possibilities for
next year’s showcase:
Something more interactive – not just shows
Lansing Hoops (hula hooping)
Martial arts of some type
Fresh Food Fairy
Science Alive
Local farms with mobile petting zoos
o Michigan State Extension Center/Tollgate Farms
o Chamberlin Farms (unicorn petting zoo)
o Bower Farm
Detroit Circus
Someone to teach dancing, possibly Alegro Dance (story and dance together)
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TLN Youth Services Committee Friday, January 10th, 2020 Meeting Minutes 2
2020 Meeting Topic Suggestions:
Erin has the full list, but possible future topic suggestions included:
Read by Grade 3
How to recognize child abuse and when to report
Grant Writing – how to find and how to write
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
o Milford does a kid prize at 100, 300, 500, 700, & 900, plus a parent prize entry
every 100
o Orion does 500 Books by 5th Grade
Apps in Storytime:
Great Video: “Media Mentorship and Using Apps in Storytime”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow_895t4NeU
How Are We Using Apps Now?
Coding: Ozobot, Sphero, Scratch
Try just a book app that reads the book and allows for a bit of interactivity with illustrations
Try just replacing one thing in storytime with an app instead (one song, one book, one
rhyme)
Apps in storytime can be nice for communities where kids many not have iPads at home –
provides some exposure to technology before entering kindergarten.
Model for caregivers how not to use technology as a babysitter by showing interactive use
of apps and not just consuming media but engaging with the media
Bloomfield Twp. has App Storytime on Wednesday afternoons, ages 3-6, and each child has
an iPad mini to use during the program. Only the three apps being featured in that
storytime are installed on each iPad. Good choices are the Sandra Boynton app and the
“Monster at the End of This Book” app.
Brighton started strong with their “Apps in Laps” storytime once per month, but then it
fizzled.
Many libraries have LaunchPads circulating (tablets sold by the PlayAway company
preloaded with about 10 apps each with no access to the internet)
I Hear Ewe is a fun barnyard sound app
Search for “Storytime App Webinar” to find lots of good free options to watch
Finding Good Apps
o Look for Digital Media Award winners
o School Library Journal reviews apps periodically
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TLN Youth Services Committee Friday, January 10th, 2020 Meeting Minutes 3
Show parents how to access a book from Hoopla, BookFlix, and Tumblebooks if you
subscribe (note that some teachers are being blocked from Tumblebooks due to IP
addresses being located within schools). Show ABC Mouse from inside the library
AWE/iPads/tablets to use while in the library
o Remember to market what we have and what they do – every day we have
someone who isn’t aware because children age and there are new parents all the
time.
o Often hear “I’m going to play on the iPads!”, “No, you can do that at home! We are
here to get BOOKS.”
Canton has No-Tech-Tober
o One day event in October
o They cover or remove all the computers in the Youth area
o Put out a manual typewriter to play with
o Provide mirrors and paper to draw
o Have a music dance party
Some libraries celebrate Screen Free Week
How to Select & Use Apps in Storytime by Carissa Christner, Madison Public Library:
http://littleelit.com
Conscious decisions around app use and technology use by families is what we want to
encourage no matter what the decision turns out to be.
We need to be able to pay the little companies that are making high quality apps, not just
the giant companies that can afford to offer free apps
Choose apps that have no advertisements
Play apps vs educational apps
o It’s okay to choose “play” apps!
o Educational apps can be too basic – just ABCs, colors, numbers
A Few Favorites
o Chomp by Christoph Niemann - Live Video with all age fun that puts your face into
the animation
o Red in Bed by Pop Pop Pop - Book app
o Lexi’s World by Pop Pop Pop LLC - Spelling
o Endless Alphabet; Endless Numbers; Endless Spanish; Endless Wordplay all by
Originator
o Endless Reader by Originator (more expensive but includes all the “word packs”
that are available as in-app purchases in other version)
o Gorogoa - Great for older kids at home, but probably not for the library
Go to https://appsliced.co/ to sign up to get notifications if an app ever goes on sale
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TLN Youth Services Committee Friday, January 10th, 2020 Meeting Minutes 4
Every time the App Store or iOS has a new update, any apps that are not being actively
being updated become unusable so be aware
It is important to keep an eye out for racist content
o Native American imagery in “Totem Up”
o If you see something problematic, DO reach out to the company – the more people
who contact them, the more likely they are to fix it.
How to Show Apps During Storytime
o Use an Apple TV, a Smart TV, Chromecast, or connect a tablet via cord
o If you need a way to transition to using a projector, have a puppet who always sings
a song and pushes the buttons to turn on your projector.
o Have the kids “blow out” the lights as you walk over to the light switches
Wording for sharing apps:
o “Not every family uses apps, but if your family does, this is one I like”
o At the end of the program, “This is why I liked this app enough to share it with
you…”
Carissa reviews apps on her local television news for an “App of the Week” segment:
https://www.nbc15.com/search?searchKeywords=Carissa+Christner&sType=atc
Note that apps are not tax exempt – Carissa has worked with developers to try, but it
has been unsuccessful 100% of the time.
Favorite Reads of 2019:
Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds
The Year We Fell From Space by A.S. King
Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths by Graham Annable
Who Wet My Pants by Bob Shea
The New Kid by Jerry Craft
Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai
Usual Suspects by Maurice Broaddus
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle by Christina Uss
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TLN Youth Services Committee Friday, January 10th, 2020 Meeting Minutes 5
Meeting Adjourned at 11:56 AM with a motion by Karen Dobson (Milford), and seconded by
Mike DiMuzio (Southgate).
Our next TLN Youth Services Committee Meeting will be Friday, March 13, 2020, at 9:30am at
Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive Milford, MI 48381, www.milfordlibrary.info
In Attendance: Patricia Ballard Bloomfield Twp
Stephanie Williams Brighton
Nichole Welz Canton
Elissa Zimmer Ferndale
Jordan Wright Ferndale
Joyce Krom Huntington Woods
Jocelyn Levin Lyon Twp
Amanda Gehrke Madison Heights
Karen Dobson Milford
Ashley Lehman Orion
Lauren Baker Plymouth
Suzy Migrin Redford
Angela Warsinske Rochester Hills
Mike DiMuzio Southgate
Becky Price Taylor
Janna VanHouten TLN
Michelle VanWell Wayne
Lynne Bustin Wyandotte
Respectfully submitted,
Jocelyn Levin, Lyon Twp.
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