The Library Network Newsletter

April 10, 2017

Page 2 - SAS Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 3/2/2017

Page 4 - Job - Support Services Library Assistant - Brandon Twp. Public Library

Page 5 - Job - Delivery Sorter - The Library Network

Page 8 - Adult Services Spring Workshop

Page 10 - Spring Workshop Registration Form

Page 11 - Job - Part Time Librarian - Sterling Heights Public Library

Page 12 - Job - Librarian I - Lincoln Library (Springfield, Ill)

Page 13 - Job - Circulation Services Assistant - Commerce Township Community Library

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Shared Automation System Users Group

Executive Committee – Meeting Minutes

Livonia Civic Center Library

March 2, 2017

Chair Paul McCann called the meeting to order at 1:35 PM

Members Present: Paul McCann (DEXT), Martin Smith (REDF), Vanessa Morris (TAYL), Amy

Rosen (WHLK), Ed Rutkowski (BRIT), Toni LaPorte (LVCC), Garrett Hungerford (REDF), Anne

Hage (HTWD) , Holly Teasdle (LYON)

Guests: Celia Morse (TLN - Consultant), Angie Michelini (TLN), Anne Neville (TLN)

McCann called for additions to the amended agenda. Motion to approve as presented by

Rutkowski, seconded by LaPorte. Agenda approved (Yes 9, No 0)

McCann called for approval of the February 2, 2017 minutes. Motion to approve minutes as

presented by Rutkowski, seconded by Teasdle. Minutes approved (Yes 9, No 0)

Reports

Budget:

Neville distributed the Shared Technology Services budget for 10/16 thru 1/17. Nothing unusual

to report.

TLN Board Meeting:

Nothing to report.

Symphony Update:

Neville reported that there will be another upgrade to Enterprise for PayPal payments in April

or May.

Technology Services Update:

Michelini reported that five libraries have requested a circuit upgrade. Also, looking for

volunteers for the telecom committee. An email will go out requesting volunteers.

Unfinished Business

A. Update on catalog enhancements Enterprise, EResource Central, Social Library, online

user registration, group cards, etc. – A. Neville

No updates

B. Mel Cat/Zepheira linked data project A. Neville/C. Morse

Morse reported that there was an issue with downloads and the linked data project will not be

complete by the end of March.

C. ILS-RFP Committee report P. McCann Vendor demos are complete. 206 participants attended Carl, 210 attended Polaris and 180

attended Sirsi. 44 libraries sent representatives. Representative from five non-shared system

libraries also attended. The committee is meeting next week to decide which direction to go.

D. Best Practices/Policies database management G. Hungerford, E. Rutkowski Hungerford distributed the Database Clean-up Best Practices and Minimum Requirement handout. This puts a process in place for database clean-up. This is an effort to keep a well-functioning database and clean-up outdated records. Minimum requirements shall be enforced at a global level by TLN.

E. New Member Incentives (on hold pending RFP) J. Pletz

Nothing to report

F. Sister Library Program P. McCann

Nothing to report

VII. New Business A. Router Purchase A.Michelini The Shared Automation System Executive Committee recommends to The Library Network board the purchase of 19 Brocade ICX7250-24 switches in an amount not to exceed $18,000. Funds come from SAS Capital Reserve Fund.

VII. Other items from Committee members There is not a policy in place when a library leaves The Library Network System. McCann will talk to Pletz to get a recommendation of what can be done.

VIII. Adjourn

Smith motioned to adjourn meeting at 3:29. Seconded by Teasdle. Meeting adjourned (Yes 9,

No 0)

Respectfully submitted,

Anne Hage

Next meeting: April 6, 2017 at 1:30 pm, Livonia Civic Center Library

 

Brandon Twp. Pub. Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462   Ph. 248‐627‐1460  Fax 248‐627‐9880 

Position: Support Services Library Assistant, Part‐time 

Job Duties: 

Greet all patrons with courtesy and friendliness as Circulation is the first contact the patron has with the library. Gain complete knowledge of the automated system. Check out items to patron and receive Library print and non-print materials. Process new and replacement cards in the automated system. Accurately input and update data in the automated system. Maintain the non-automated records. Follow and enforce all library rules, policies and procedures. Follow circulation guidelines and patron privacy laws. Answer telephone and accurately give information and when necessary, direct calls to the correct location or staff for information. Calculate and collect funds due from the public. Ability to operate basic office equipment including computers, copier, fax, cash register, charge machine and calculator. Ability to use alpha-numeric organization. Empty all book and audio/visual drops, discharge all items and organize according to the Dewey Decimal System for shelving. Sort library materials for shelving; shelve or shelf read as directed to maintain good order. Learn and perform all functions of inter-library loan process and software including MeLCat. Process all types of materials for BTPL collection and link in automated system. Repair collection items as necessary. When scheduled, open or close the library, following established procedures. All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

Minimum: High school diploma. Customer service and/or library experience. Public service attitude, computer skills, and good communication skills. Have appropriate math abilities to calculate and collect funds due from the public. Have appropriate reading abilities to sort and properly shelve materials according to the Dewey Decimal System. Able to lift at least 40 lb. Must be able to work independently as well as with a team. Will be required to work nights and weekends.

Salary: $11.00 per hour    Benefits: None  Hours: 20‐30 hours per week includes nights/weekends 

Application: Resume or application accepted at the Support Services Desk or email to 

rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org     

Deadline: Open until filled.   

The Library Network

Job Posting Delivery Sorter

24 Hours Per week Position is responsible for the performance of routine tasks involved in the sorting of library materials, supplies and equipment. Positions are part-time. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Operates under the general supervision of the Distribution Supervisor, but most of the time is remote from any direct supervision. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) Responsible for sorting library materials, placing material into the proper bin, loading bins at or below chest/shoulder level. Pushing full bins down the conveyor line, lifting bins onto cart, stacking bins four high, preparing stacked bins for loading on to the delivery vehicles. Also, unloads bins full of materials from delivery vehicle. Other duties as assigned. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

1. Reliability and mature judgment are essential. 2. Ability to communicate effectively, and to relate well with other staff members. 3. Ability to carry out verbal and written instruction. 4. Ability to lift to chest level and carry delivery tubs weighing up to 65 pounds. 5. Ability to work cooperatively with other sorting staff to unload returning delivery trucks. 6. Ability to sort by numeric and alpha codes.

QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. holder

HOURLY RATE: $10.56 SCHEDULE: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. BENEFITS: Vacation, sick and holiday time. Municipal Employees Retirement System. Immediate opening – Submit application to: Vince Nash, Distribution Manager, The Library Network, 41365 Vincenti Ct., Novi MI 48375. Application online at http://tln.org, under TLN Job Board. Submit via email at: vnash@tln.lib.mi.us, in person or mail. Applications accepted through April 21, 2017.

THE LIBRARY NETWORK

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Application must be completed in full and signed or it will not be considered

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to recruit, hire, compensate and promote individuals without consideration of age, sex, race, religion, national

origin, height, weight, marital status or disabilities to the extent required by applicable law

Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Date:_______________________

Last First Middle

Phone # ( )__________________________________

Present Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Number Street City State Zip

Previous Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Number Street City State Zip

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Referral Source: Walk In ______ Employee: ___________________________Newspaper_________________ Other___________________

Are you over 18 years of age? Yes_____ No_____ If no, do you have a work permit? Yes______ No______

Are you eligible to work in the U.S.? Yes_____ No_____

Have you ever applied to, or been employed by this company? Yes_____ No_____

If yes, please state the location and position:_______________________________________________________________________________

Do you have your own transportation? Yes_____ No_____

Has your license ever been suspended or revoked? Yes_____ No_____

If yes, please list the violations:__________________________________________________________________________________________

You will not be denied employment solely because of a conviction record, unless the offense is related to the job for which you have

applied.

Have you been convicted of a crime within the last 10 years? Yes_____ No_____

Do you have any felony charges pending? Yes_____ No_____

If yes, describe________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EMPLOYMENT DESIRED:

Position______________________________ Date you can start___________________________ Desired Salary______________________

EDUCATION:

SCHOOL YEARS ATTENDED CITY/STATE DIPLOMAS/DEGREES/CERTIFICATED RECEIVED

XXXX

High School

College

Trade / Technical

Graduate School

MILITARY SERVICE:

Have you ever served in the Armed Forces of the U.S.? Yes____ No____ If yes, what branch? _____________________

Number of years of active duty?____________ Type of Discharge________________________________________________

EXPERIENCE IN THE LAST 10 YEARS (FULL-TIME / PART-TIME / SUMMER):

List in order of your last 3 employers starting with the most recent employment

Name of present or last employer Street Address City State

Type of Business Reason for Leaving Phone number

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

State your job title and briefly discuss your duties

Starting Date:____________ Ending Date:_____________ Salary/Hourly Rate:_______________ Supervisor:________________________

Name of last employer Street Address City State

Type of Business Reason for Leaving Phone number

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

State your job title and briefly discuss your duties

Starting Date:___________ Ending Date:______________ Salary/Hourly Rate:_______________ Supervisor:________________________

Name of last employer Street Address City State

Type of Business Reason for Leaving Phone number

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

State your job title and briefly discuss your duties

Starting Date:___________ Ending Date:______________ Salary/Hourly Rate:________________ Supervisor:_______________________

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: (PLEASE LIST THREE REFERENCES BELOW. DO NOT LIST FRIENDS AND/OR

RELATIVES

Name Street Address, City, State Phone #

_________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________

_________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _______________________

_________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _______________________

APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ THIS STATEMENT BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. YOUR SIGNATURE

INDICATES THAT YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

As part of my employment application to The Library Network, I hereby authorize them to contact all my former employers and the

other references I provided regarding my performance record and work, academic and/or military experience. I also hereby release The

Library Network and its employees, and all my former employers and their employees, and the other references I provided from any and

all liability and damages for releasing or providing information concerning my performance record and work, academic and/or military

experience, including but not limited to all the information requested in the application. I also hereby waive the right under the Bullard-

Plawecki Right to Know Act, 1987 PA 397, to receive written notification from The Library Network or any former employer that

disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or other disciplinary action taken against me while employed, shall be disclosed.

I understand that nothing contained in this employment application or in the granting of an interview is intended to create an

employment contract between The Library Network and myself for either employment or for the providing of any benefit. No promises

regarding employment have been made to me and I understand that no such promise or guarantee is binding unless made in writing by

the Director with or without notice. If an employment relationship is established, I understand that I have the right to terminate my

employment at any time with or without notice and that The Library Network may terminate my employment for any reason, with or

without cause, with or without notice.

I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand

that if employed, falsified statements on this application will result in termination. You are hereby authorized to make any investigation

of my educational, financial, credit and employment history, as you deem necessary. I also agree and understand that prior to

commencement of employment; I may be required to a standard employment physical examination, which may include a drug screening.

I am currently not taking any illegal drugs, including but not limited to amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana, cocaine, heroine,

methadone and opiate.

Signature:______________________________________________________________________ Date:________________________

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

9am - 1pm

Plymouth District Library

223 S. Main St.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Plymouth District Library is located east of

Sheldon Road and west of I -275. It is north of

Ann Arbor Road and south of M-14. The Library

is directly next door to the Plymouth City Hall.

The closest cross street is Church Street, which

has a stoplight. Please pull around to the back of

the Library, into the large municipal parking lot.

The entrance to the Library is off the parking lot.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

9am—1pm

Plymouth District Library

223 S. Main St.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Registration Costs:

TLN Members: $15

Non-TLN Members: $20

Library Science Students: $10

Make checks payable to: The Library Network

Questions? Contact Rob Butler

at rsbutler63@gmail.com or 313-791-3800

Take

Charge!

TLN

Adult Services

Spring Workshop

9:00—9:30 am

Registration and

Continental Breakfast

9:30—10:30 am

Weeding Smart

Holly Hibner and Mary Kelly

10:30—10:45 am

Break

10:45—11:45 am

How Patron Bashing is Killing

Our Spirit

Samantha Minniss

11:45 am -12:00 pm

Break

12:00-1:00 pm

What Librarians Can Learn from

Independent Booksellers

Mike and Hilary Gustafson

Agenda

9:30—10:30 am

Weeding Smart

Presented by

Holly Hibner and Mary Kelly

Plymouth District Library

"Awful Library Books" bloggers Holly

Hibner and Mary Kelly will discuss how to

make a success of your weeding project.

Learn how to get staff and patrons on

board, be clear with your weeding plan

and set a pace that allows for careful

decision making. You’ll also learn how to

dispose of weeded materials properly

and respectfully.

Workshop Sessions

Take Charge of

Your Collection!

12:00—1:00pm

What Libraries Can Learn From

Independent Booksellers

Presented by

Mike and Hilary Gustafson

Literati Bookstore

Learn how the owners of Literati bookstore

have used book recommendations, local

connections, social media, author and music

events—and an old typewriter—to make

Literati a popular destination in downtown

Ann Arbor.

10:45—11:45 am

How Patron Bashing

Is Killing Our Spirit

Presented by

Samantha Minniss

Grand Valley State University

Is patron bashing a problem? Are there

any therapeutic benefits to letting off

steam? Samantha Minniss will discuss

this common practice, and explain how

avoiding patron bashing not only leads to

better service for library users, but a

happier work life for library professionals.

Take Charge of

Your Attitude!

TLN Adult Services Committee Fall Workshop

Take Charge!

Plymouth District Library, May 10, 2017, 9am-1pm

Join us for an educational half-day workshop to learn how to

take charge of your collection, your attitude, and your library’s image.

REGISTRATION FORM

Please print

Attendee Information

Date: ______________

Name: ___________________________________________________ Library: _________________________

Address: ______________________________________City: ________________ State: _____ Zip: _________

Phone: (_____) ________________________ Work Phone: (_____) ________________________

If Student, Name of School: _________________________________ City/State: ________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________________________ Phone: (_____) ________________________

E-Mail (needed for confirmation)______________________________________________________________

Check here to request a certificate of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for this workshop

REGISTRATION RATES Includes continental breakfast

$15 – TLN Members $20 – Non-TLN Member $10– Library Science Students

Please make check payable to The Library Network. If you would prefer to be invoiced by TLN, provide

billing information below (billing available ONLY to Libraries and Organizations):

BILL TO: ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Seats are limited - Registration deadline is May 3, 2017

Send registration form and payment to: Dana Szanti (dszanti@tln.lib.mi.us)

The Library Network Business Office

41365 Vincenti Court

Novi, MI 48375

For information regarding Rob Butler

the program contact: Dearborn Heights Caroline Kennedy Library

(313) 791-3806

EMPLOYMENT OPPPORTUNITIES Applications are available on-line at www.sterling-heights.net or

City of Sterling Heights Human Resources Office,

40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Part time Librarian

SALARY: $23.0232/hr to $25.8584/hr (No benefits) This is a 20-30 hours per week position that includes two daytime

shifts, two evening shifts, every other Saturday, and every fifth Sunday (during the school year).

HOW TO APPLY: Application must be made on an official online City application form at www.sterling-heights.net. Official City application

must be completed in full. Official college transcripts required upon hire. Applicants will be notified by email as to their

status in the process. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Human Resources phone number is:

586-446-2315.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of the Public Services Area Coordinator, this position is responsible for reference and readers advisory

services, collection development activities for various adult collections, instruction in the use of the library and its resources,

and programming for adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides information, reference, and referral services in Adult Services.

Selects, evaluates, and weeds materials for specific areas of collection.

Provides instruction in the use of print and digital resources.

Develops and/or presents programs for adults, including adult crafts.

REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA college or university.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Physical strength and dexterity to handle materials and boxes up to 25 pounds in weight and to transport

loaded book carts.

Ability to work evening and weekend work schedule.

Knowledge of online databases, reference resources, and public computer applications to assist the

general public.

Experience with the SirsiDynix automation system.

Knowledge of tablet and/or mobile devices used for accessing Overdrive, Zinio, Freegal, and other digital

services.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the

general public.

PARTS & WEIGHTS OF EXAMINATION:

Oral . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

NOTE: Applicants are required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen to be conducted by a physician authorized

by the City of Sterling Heights prior to start date.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this exam is to fill one position.

LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: April 11, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. Disability Accommodation: Disabled persons needing accommodations for employment must notify the employer in

writing within 182 days after the need is known.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MALE\FEMALE\DISABILITY

OOffice of Human Resources City of Springfield, Illinois

James O. Langfelder, Mayor

James D. Kuizin, Director

300 South 7th Street, Room 309 Springfield, Illinois 62701 (217) 789-2446 Fax (217) 789-2118

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD is seeking applicants for

LIBRARIAN I Lincoln Library is seeking an individual to facilitate user access to the library materials by creating original and copy catalog records for materials in all formats. Perfom skilled professional library functions; uses independent judgment requiring a thorough knowledge of information storage and retrieval theory, collection development, preservation and cataloging principles. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science. Evening and weekend hours required. Current employees (where applicable) and persons hired after 1-1-17 shall maintain their bona fide residence within the corporate limits of the city during all periods of service.

This position is covered by AFSCME Local #3738

CURRENT EMPLOYEES WITHIN THIS BARGAINING UNIT WILL

BE CONSIDERED BEFORE ANY OTHER APPLICANT.

BASE RATE: $25.7100

Apply to: http://www.springfield.il.us

FINAL DATE TO APPLY: APRIL 30, 2017 AT 11:00 PM CST

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE TO

REGULAR EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC

IF ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING IS REQUIRED, PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER M-F-D-V

3/31/17

Charter Township of Commerce

Township Community Library

Job Title: Circulation Services Assistant

Department: Library

Reports To: Circulation and Technical Services Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary

Assists library users at the circulation desk. Handles behind the scenes work related to circulation and

technical services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cheerfully greet patrons entering the building.

• Provide checkout and related services at the Circulation Desk.

• Answer and direct incoming library calls.

• Answer questions and provide information about library use. Refers questions to other staff

where appropriate.

• Provide information to users about locations, programs, and computer use. Assist users with

donations, printing and computer problems.

• Issue library cards under the guidelines of the library and The Library Network (TLN). Also

renew expired cards, handle lost cards, and update patron information.

• Check in books. Remove books from return boxes. Direct returned items to the appropriate

locations for re-shelving.

• Pull holds for interlibrary loans. Process holds coming and going from TLN delivery.

• Sort mail. Check in and process newspapers and magazines.

• Create artwork for missing CD and DVD covers.

• Contact patrons regarding missing or damaged materials.

• Run reports of current holds, lost items, expired holds, and pending in-transit items.

• Modify cataloging records in the library’s database when needed.

• Create newsletters, flyers and other graphic materials.

• Operate DVD/CD cleaning machine.

• Unpack new shipments of library materials and verify invoices.

• Physically process and catalog new library materials.

• Regularly check the circulation department email account and respond to messages.

• Other duties may be assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

persons assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties

performed by personnel so classified.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates for this job should have solid communication skills and feel comfortable working within a

team-oriented framework to help achieve superior customer service for our library’s patrons.

Education and/or Experience

No experience working in a library is required. A college degree and/or experience in retail sales or other

customer service positions is preferred but not required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, and governmental regulations. Ability

to write reports, and business correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively and present

information to residents.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this

job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand;

walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,

and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.