The Library Network Newsletter
September 19, 2016
Page 2 - TLN Circulation Statistics - August 2016
Page 4 - Job - Adult Services Librarian - Bloomfield Township Public Library
Page 6 - TLN Board Meeting Agenda 9/15/2016
Page 8 - Job - Library Page - Farmington Community Library
Page 10 - Job - Youth Desk Aide - Saline District Library
Page 11 - Job - Computer Page - Northville District Library
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The Library Network
Monthly Circulation
August 2016
Shared System Libraries Non-Shared System Libraries
Addison Township Public Library 3,265 Birmingham Baldwin Public Library NR
Allen Park Public Library 9,610 Bloomfield Township Public Library NR
Auburn Hills Public Library 19,165 Canton Public Library 128,941
Belleville Area District Library 16,387 Clarkston Independence District Library NR
Berkley Public Library 14,202 Dearborn Henry Ford Centennial Library NR
Brandon Township Public Library 12,491 Farmington Community Library NR
Brighton District Library 29,421 Fowlerville District Library NR
Chelsea District Library 24,933 Grosse Pointe Public Libraries NR
Clawson Blair Memorial Library 8,749 Hamburg Township Library NR
Commerce Township Community Library 24,461 Howell Carnegie District Library NR
Dearborn Heights North Library 14,184 Livonia Public Library-Vest Pocket NR
Dearborn Heights South Library 6,479 Northfield Township Area Library NR
Dexter District Library 33,491 Oakland County Library NR
Ecorse Public Library 552 Orion Township Public Library NR
Ferndale Area District Library 14,959 Pinckney Community Public Library NR
Flat Rock Public Library 5,632 Plymouth District Library 77,935
Franklin Public Library 2,481 Rochester Hills Public Library NR
Garden City Public Library 6,661 Saline District Library NR
Hamtramck Public Library 2,354 Southfield Public Library 34,398
Hartland Cromaine District Library 20,910 West Bloomfield Township Public Library NR
Hartland Cromaine District Crossroads Branch 3,700 Westland William P. Faust Public Library NR
Hazel Park District Library 4,574 Ypsilanti District Library 66,822
Highland Township Public Library 16,965
Huntington Woods Public Library 7,223
Inkster Public Library 857
Lincoln Park Public Library 5,535
Livonia Public Library- Alfred Noble 4,266
Livonia Public Library-Carl Sandburg 5,037
Livonia Public Library-Civic Center 41,313
Lyon Township Public Library 9,900
Madison Heights Public Library NR
Manchester District Library 5,417
Melvindale Public Library 1,983
Milford Public Library 17,350
Northville District Library 45,654
Novi Public Library 72,263
Oak Park Public Library 9,277
Oxford Public Library 19,004
Pontiac Public Library 4,878
Redford Township District Library 23,794
River Rouge Public Library 1,146
Riverview Public Library 5,997
Romulus Public Library 5,759
Royal Oak Public Library 32,901
Salem-South Lyon District Library 27,740
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 11,993
Springfield Township Library 10,366
Taylor Community Library 10,732
Trenton Veterans Memorial Library 15,926
Walled Lake City Library NR
Waterford Township Public Library 25,605
Wayne Public Library 4,509
White Lake Township Library 20,593
Wixom Public Library 14,792
Wyandotte Bacon Memorial District Library 12,741
NR=Not Received Note: SLS totals do not include non-circulating items (NC)
The Library Network
Monthly Circulation
August 2016
Shared System Libraries Non-Shared System Libraries
Madison Heights Public Library NR Birmingham Baldwin Public Library NR
Walled Lake City Library NR Bloomfield Township Public Library NR
Novi Public Library 72,263 Clarkston Independence District Library NR
Northville District Library 45,654 Dearborn Henry Ford Centennial Library NR
Livonia Public Library-Civic Center 41,313 Farmington Community Library NR
Dexter District Library 33,491 Fowlerville District Library NR
Royal Oak Public Library 32,901 Grosse Pointe Public Libraries NR
Brighton District Library 29,421 Hamburg Township Library NR
Salem-South Lyon District Library 27,740 Howell Carnegie District Library NR
Waterford Township Public Library 25,605 Livonia Public Library-Vest Pocket NR
Chelsea District Library 24,933 Northfield Township Area Library NR
Commerce Township Community Library 24,461 Oakland County Library NR
Redford Township District Library 23,794 Orion Township Public Library NR
Hartland Cromaine District Library 20,910 Pinckney Community Public Library NR
White Lake Township Library 20,593 Rochester Hills Public Library NR
Auburn Hills Public Library 19,165 Saline District Library NR
Oxford Public Library 19,004 West Bloomfield Township Public Library NR
Milford Public Library 17,350 Westland William P. Faust Public Library NR
Highland Township Public Library 16,965 Canton Public Library 128,941
Belleville Area District Library 16,387 Plymouth District Library 77,935
Trenton Veterans Memorial Library 15,926 Ypsilanti District Library 66,822
Ferndale Area District Library 14,959 Southfield Public Library 34,398
Wixom Public Library 14,792
Berkley Public Library 14,202
Dearborn Heights North Library 14,184
Wyandotte Bacon Memorial District Library 12,741
Brandon Township Public Library 12,491
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 11,993
Taylor Community Library 10,732
Springfield Township Library 10,366
Lyon Township Public Library 9,900
Allen Park Public Library 9,610
Oak Park Public Library 9,277
Clawson Blair Memorial Library 8,749
Huntington Woods Public Library 7,223
Garden City Public Library 6,661
Dearborn Heights South Library 6,479
Riverview Public Library 5,997
Romulus Public Library 5,759
Flat Rock Public Library 5,632
Lincoln Park Public Library 5,535
Manchester District Library 5,417
Livonia Public Library-Carl Sandburg 5,037
Pontiac Public Library 4,878
Hazel Park District Library 4,574
Wayne Public Library 4,509
Livonia Public Library- Alfred Noble 4,266
Hartland Cromaine District Crossroads Branch 3,700
Addison Township Public Library 3,265
Franklin Public Library 2,481
Hamtramck Public Library 2,354
Melvindale Public Library 1,983
River Rouge Public Library 1,146
Inkster Public Library 857
Ecorse Public Library 552
NR=Not Received Note: SLS totals do not include non-circulating items (NC)
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE
Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an experienced Librarian committed to high quality library service to join our team. The Library serves a community of 41,070 people and has a $6.9 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library and the collections, services, and programs it offers. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment. POSITION TITLE: Librarian – Grade 05 DEPARTMENT: Adult Services, reporting to Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides positive, proactive, professional service to the public at the Adult Services
desk. Participates in the selection, development, and evaluation of collections in the Library. Creates and presents book talks to various groups in the community. Coordinates the promotion of various Adult Services collections by preparing bibliographies, guides, and website postings. Conducts classes, presentations and programs for the public. Assists patrons with downloading electronic resources. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
Familiarity with Windows-based computers; knowledge of the Internet and database searching and experience with downloadable resources. Strong desire to provide public service. Ability to work in a team environment with staff and the community. Excellent communication, interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff and library users. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds. Ability to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones.
Desired: Professional Library experience on a service desk in a public library. Excellent and proven Reader’s Advisory skills. Experience marketing library collections and services to patrons. Familiarity with SelectReads or other promotional resources.
HOURS: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends on a flexible basis. WAGE & BENEFITS: $20.75 per hour, increasing to $21.25 per hour upon successfully completing a 3
month orientation period. Benefits include paid leave time such as vacation, sick, holiday and emergency time. Health, dental and optical insurances, term life and disability income insurance provided. Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Opportunity to participate in professional development.
APPLICATION DUE: Please submit application, cover letter and resume by Friday, October 7, 2016. Application may be found on the Library’s website at www.btpl.org. . TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248) 642-5800 Email: [email protected]
Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. To learn more about us, visit our web site: www.btpl.org
ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN TYPICAL WORK WEEK’S TASKS
A typical work week for the Adult Services Librarian may include:
review and select new titles to order for the fiction and nonfiction collection using professional journals, such as Library Journal and Booklist.
collection development in specific Dewey or genre categories
respond to in-depth reference question received via email
answer patron questions about an upcoming novel by a bestselling author
explain Library Policies to patrons
prepare brochure-style bibliography of materials and web sites related to a popular subject
identify worn or lesser-circulating titles to be withdrawn from the collection
explain Library procedure regarding holds
instruct patron in use of Innopac library catalog
suggest additional titles for patron in romance genre
assist patron in use of Optelec, magnifying reader
prepare display of Library materials
help patron evaluate results from Internet search on public access computers
conduct evening classes for adults on resources available on the Internet
assist colleague with an in-depth or hard-to-find reference question
consult with Monitor regarding disruptive patrons
answer telephone inquiries for materials, locate items and place on hold shelves
oversee pages and clerical assistant in absence of immediate supervisor
assist patron in use of microfilm reader/printer
assess book donation using established criteria for potential value relative to collection
teach a computer class
create a new bibliography and post it on BTPL website
create content for BTPL website
meet with local community groups and present a program or book talk
provide Library tour
instruct patron in use of electronic devices
act as Senior In Charge
THE LIBRARY NETWORK BOARD MEETING
Thursday, September 15, 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 Public Hearing: Budget for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2017 Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes of August 18, 2016 (16-76) Communications and Announcements
New Business Consider Adoption Amendments to the TLN Budget and Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2016 ACTION (16-77) Consider Adoption of the TLN Budget and Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2017 ACTION (16-78) Shared Automation System Request for Proposal for Integrated Library System ACTION (16-79) Reports -Shared Automation System Users’ Group - Steering Committee Committee Reports
- Nominating Committee - Finance/Real Estate - Human Resources/Public Relations
Recommendations from the August 18, 2016 meeting ACTION
Director’s Report (16-80) -Presentation of Certificate to Reginald Williams for service on TLN Board -Presentation of Certificate to Stephen Harper for service on TLN Board Financial and Operational Reports Executive Summary (16-81)
- Aged Payables Open Items as of 8/31/16 (16-82) - Check Register Detail from 8/01/16 – 8/31/16 (16-83) - Aged Receivables Detail as 8/31/16 (16-84)
- Summary of Revenues & Expenditures Compared To Budget: October 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016 (16-85) - October 2015 – August 2016– Income Statement (16-86) - Unaudited Balance Sheet as of 8/31/16 (16-87)
Old Business
Board Member Comments Next Meeting Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016 – 10:30 a.m. at Novi Public Library, Novi Adjourn
September 2016 Positions Available: Library Page Library Page Compensation begins at: $8.50 per hour 12 – 16 hours per week. Please send application to:
Diane Serresseque Executive Assistant 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 [email protected]
Application forms for employment at the Library are available at the Circulation Desks at both branches of the Library and on the Library Web site at http://farmlib.org/application. Weekend availability and flexible scheduling is necessary for this position. Schedule will include working days, evenings and weekends. Job Summary: The work of the Library Page is integral to the smooth operation of the Library by assuring that Library materials are returned to shelves in their proper order. Pages work under the direction of the Page Supervisor in each Branch, however, Pages may also have special assignments to departments: Circulation, Technical Services, Maintenance, or Children’s. Generally, a Page excels at basic assignments, prior to being assigned to a specific department. Essential Duties/Responsibilities May Include: • Retrieves materials from book chute areas and sorts in Dewey Decimal order. • Shelves in proper place any returned items: books, magazines, audio-visual and other
materials. • Periodically, “reads” shelves to assure proper order is maintained. • Monitors and clears the public areas of any materials left by patrons. • Assists at the Circulation Desks to support Library Assistant staff. • Serves as Telephone Receptionist to forward in-coming calls. • Assists patrons in the use of microform or copier equipment.
• Answers patron’s directional questions and refers all other questions to the appropriate service desk personnel.
• Assists with meeting room set-up and light custodial duties. • Checks in new periodicals, under supervision of Library Assistant or Librarian. • Assists in program set-up for the Children’s Department. 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 equipment plus peripherals, telephone reception system, microfilm reader printers, copiers and other office machinery, among others.
JOB POSTING POSITION: Youth Desk Aide WAGE: Grade 3 $12.12 per hour STATUS: Part-time (15-19 hours per week: Monday and Wednesday evenings, Saturday and alternate Sundays) GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS POSITION: This person will work in the Youth Department and provide assistance to children and adults in using both print and online sources for leisure and information requests. Duties will include storytime craft preparations and special project assignments. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate; some college preferred. Strong public service outlook, a love of children and a desire to work with them Experience working with children Computer experience Demonstrated ability to work independently Dynamic, energetic and resourceful DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. degree (or equivalent) in related field (child development, education, children’s literature, etc.) Public library experience Knowledge of and love of children’s and young adult literature Knowledge of public libraries and their collections Experience trouble-shooting computers and printers APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested persons should submit a letter of application and resume to: Paula Schaffner, Head of Youth Services 555 N. Maple Rd., Saline, MI 48176 (734) 429-5450 Or email: [email protected] by Friday, September 23, 2016. Applications received by this date will receive first consideration. If any accommodations are required to complete the application process, please contact Ms. Schaffner at the above address.
The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic candidate who enjoys helping people with computers, network and connected technologies to join our customer service directed team, as detailed below: Position: Computer Page – Part Time 8 to 14 Hours per week Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends. Duties: Assisting users by doing simple and intermediate troubleshooting of
computer and network technologies. Monitoring the Library’s Envisionware system, and advising patrons on sign in, and the application of monies for Printing. Assisting with usage of the Library Wireless system, including Mobile Print. Answering general and intermediate computer and technology questions from patrons and staff alike. Working on other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements: Demonstrable aptitude in explaining the usage of technology resources. Familiarity with the Windows computing environment, including general knowledge of Windows 7/8/10, and Office 2013. Familiarity with smart phones, tablets, and mobile technologies. Understanding of how Internet connections work, including networking, wireless, web browsers, HTML, etc. Excellent and engaging communication skills, including ability to adapt to a variety of age groups and experience levels among library computer users. Patient, friendly and approachable demeanor. Works well with others. Good at observing and multi-tasking. All applicants must be at least 17 years old.
Salary: Start at $10.00/hr Deadline for application: Friday, September 30, 2016 Submit Application with Resume to: Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, Michigan 48167-1560 The Northville District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer