[Michlib-l] Digital illustrator options (Kaitlin Matesich)

Elizabeth Karg elizabeth.karg at gmail.com
Wed Apr 17 13:20:45 EDT 2019


Hey Kaitlin,

I really love using Canva. I have an account that I use for personal
purposes, but on occasion I've used it for work, too, and it is super easy
to use. Projects that I've used it for include work flyers, social media
posts, creating a calendar, and I've recently used it to make Storytime
designs. Check it out!

www.canva.com


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>    1. Repost - Full Time Payroll/Benefits Specialist (Diane Serresseque)
>    2. Job Posting / Librarian III (Adult Services Manager) / Grand
>       Rapids Public Library / Grand Rapids MI (Jason Hendrix)
>    3. Removable tape for MEL? (Andrea Estelle)
>    4. Device purchasing window opens tomorrow (Norris, Sonya (MDE))
>    5. Free Webinar: ?Practical Management or Practical Magic? How
>       does admin make those decisions that staff hate so much??
>       (Reed, Nyama)
>    6. Digital illustrator options (Kaitlin Matesich)
>    7. STEAMers Think Tank: A Maker Unconference - register      NOW!
>       (Jessica Parij)
>    8. Nominations for Upper Peninsula History Awards due        April 26
>       (Historical Society of Michigan)
>    9. Job Posting:  Systems Librarian / DALNET @ WSU (Steven Bowers)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Diane Serresseque <Diane.Serresseque at farmlib.org>
> To: "'michlib-l at lists.mcls.org'" <michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:17:50 +0000
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Repost - Full Time Payroll/Benefits Specialist
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> *April 17, 2019*
>
>
>
> *Position Available:                                         Full Time
> Payroll/Benefits Specialist*
>
> *
> Accounting Department *
>
>
>
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> *Salary Range:                                                     $37,128
> - $53,040                              *
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>
> *Full Time Position:                                          Forty (40)
> hours per week*
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> *
> Main Library*
>
>
>
> *Fringe Benefits:                                               Paid
> vacation, personal business days and sick time.  Employer provided health
> and life insurance, and 401(a). *
>
>
>
> *In order to be considered, a cover letter, resume and application are
> required.  Application is available at *
> http://history.farmlib.org/pdfs/Employment_Application_3_2018.pdf
>
>
>
> *Send your information to:           Elyse Streit, Director *
>
> *Farmington Community Library*
>
> *
> 32737 West Twelve Mile Road*
>
> *Farmington Hills, MI 48334*
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>
>
> *Elyse.Serresseque at farmlib.org <Elyse.Serresseque at farmlib.org>*
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>
>
>
> *Deadline for Applications:  Wednesday, April 24, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. *
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>
>
> *Reports to Accounting Manager*
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>
> *Job Summary:*
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> Working under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, this position
> manages Payroll and Benefit Administration tasks for a staff of 135, and
> provides assistance with cash receipts and data entry.
>
>
>
> *Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include:*
>
>    - Payroll related taxes and other responsibilities
>    - Employee and retiree Dental, Optical and/or Hearing benefit
>    - Manage all deductions, notices and payroll forms
>    - Create payroll journal entries
>    - Prepare State of Michigan, Federal, unemployment and other reports
>    including garnishments and subpoenas
>    - Record employee hours worked for Affordable Health Care Act
>    - Enrollment forms for retirement, life and health insurance policies
>    - Update Census for Life and Worker’s Compensation Insurance
>    - Employee W-2 forms
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>
>
> *Minimum Qualifications**:*
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>    - College degree – concentration or major in Accounting, or equivalent
>    experience
>    - Three to five years of Payroll and Benefit Administration
>    - Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and payroll processing
>    software; Solomon Accounting software and Paysystems experience preferred
>    - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
>    - Ability to work independently once training is complete
>    - Ability to work as a member of a team
>    - Strong problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, detail orientated
>    - Positive service attitude
>    - Ability to understand and correctly interpret Library policy and
>    procedures as well as employment laws
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>
>
> *Physical requirements:*
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>    - The ability to lift, push, and or pull up to 20 lbs., and to push
>    carts weighing up to 200 lbs.
>    - The ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods
>    - The ability to bend, reach, crouch or stoop
>    - Sufficient vision, speech and hearing, which will permit employee to
>    successfully perform functions of this position.
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>
>
> *This position may require a background check. *
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> *Diane Serresseque*
>
> *Executive Assistant*
>
> *Farmington Community Library*
>
> *32737 West Twelve Mile Road*
>
> *Farmington Hills, MI 48334*
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>
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> *(248) 848-4303*
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>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jason Hendrix <jhendrix at grpl.org>
> To: <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:13:17 -0400
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting / Librarian III (Adult Services Manager)
> / Grand Rapids Public Library / Grand Rapids MI
> *GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY*
> *JOB POSTING*
>
> Grand Rapids Public Library believes in the power of knowledge to
> transform both individuals and communities for the better. A nationally
> recognized and innovative leader in library service, GRPL is currently
> welcoming applications for a full-time Adult Services Manager (Librarian
> III). We are looking for someone to join our team who can help us serve the
> community through her/his experience, leadership, and passion for
> connecting people to the transforming power of knowledge.
>
> This full-time position serves as the head of the Adult Services
> department for Grand Rapids Public Library, coordinating and managing its
> functions and staff. GRPL is seeking a creative individual with follow
> through to guide the work of the department in a way that connects with and
> reflects the aspirations of the organization as well as our resilient and
> diverse community.
>
>
> https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids/jobs/2389262/librarian-iii-adult-services
>
>
> --
> *Jason Hendrix*
> *Human Resources Manager*
> Grand Rapids Public Library
> Main Library | 111 Library St NE | 49503
> 616-988-5402 x5434 <16169885402,5434>
> www.grpl.org
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>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Andrea Estelle <aestelle at otsegolibrary.org>
> To: <michlib-l at mcls.org>
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> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:55:11 -0400
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Removable tape for MEL?
>
> Hi All –
>
>
> Does anyone have a good place to purchase removable tape for sending MEL
> items? It is very expensive!
>
>
> Or – workarounds to avoid removable tape?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andrea
>
>
>
> *Andrea Estelle, MLIS*
>
> Library Director · Otsego District Public Library
>
> Brighten the Corner Where You Are!
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> *[image: purple signature]*
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> 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078
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> (269) 694-9690
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> *LIKE us on Facebook!*
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Norris, Sonya (MDE)" <NorrisS2 at michigan.gov>
> To: "michlib-l at mcls.org" <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:02:51 +0000
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Device purchasing window opens tomorrow
>
> The 2019 Device Purchasing Purchase Window opens tomorrow morning around 9
> AM and will remain open until 11:59 PM on September 30, 2019.
>
>
>
> All purchases must be made through SPOT, and SPOT has been updated and
> simplified this year! Frequently Asked Questions about the bid and SPOT and
> a document with all of the awarded devices and related options can be found
> in the Help section on the REMC SAVE website
> <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.remcbids.org%2Fdevice-purchasing&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Cf7ada9b5577d4f2f79bc08d6c2ae24b7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636910451547142186&sdata=1Y5jeVQyNVBk0IeEDjilmg05B1Tyf%2FX9MxkPV9M99bQ%3D&reserved=0>.
> I've also attached an Excel version of the document for those who like to
> sort and filter.
>
>
>
> Please forward this info to your colleagues and local districts. Public
> libraries are also eligible to purchase off of this bid.
>
>
>
> Several of the vendors are also offering the opportunity to purchase the
> awarded devices for personal use. Information on this program will be sent
> out in the next week or so. (Personal purchases are not made through SPOT.)
>
>
>
> As always, if you have any questions, email Karen Hairston or
> spot at remc.org.
>
>
>
> Happy shopping!
>
> --
>
> Karen Hairston
>
> Project Manager - REMC Device Purchasing
>
> Office 517.927.1982
>
>
>
>
>
> Sonya Schryer Norris
>
> Library Consultant
>
> Library of Michigan
>
> Michigan Department of Education
>
> *517-335-1498*
>
> Norriss2 at michigan.gov
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>
>
> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan
>
> https://mel.org
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> http://michlibrary.org
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>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Reed, Nyama" <N.Reed at wfblibrary.org>
> To: "Reed, Nyama" <N.Reed at wfblibrary.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:22:04 +0000
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Free Webinar: “Practical Management or Practical
> Magic? How does admin make those decisions that staff hate so much?”
>
> Please join the ALA LLAMA Practical and Applied Management Committee on
> Monday April 29th at 2pm Eastern Time/1pm Central Time for “Practical
> Management or Practical Magic? How does admin make those decisions that
> staff hate so much?”
>
> This will be a lively discussion in our Supervisory Conversation series,
> in which we strive to offer a synchronous forum for all interested
> participants--regardless of your membership status in ALA or your position
> in a library. Our featured moderators are Alexandria Abenshon, Library
> Manager, Webster Library of The New York Public Library, and Nyama Y. Reed,
> Library Director Whitefish Bay Public Library, Whitefish Bay, WI.
>
> Please submit instances of consternation or frustration you have
> experienced with decisions made by administration at
> https://bit.ly/2H2JxJD.
>
> Join in for the live event via Zoom at
> https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/368263986. (4/29 2pm Eastern)
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Nyama
>
> Nyama Y. Reed
> Library Director
> N.Reed at WFBLibrary.org
> 414-755-6551 (direct line)
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>
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> Whitefish Bay Public Library
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Kaitlin Matesich <kmatesich at benzieshoreslibrary.org>
> To: Michlib-l at mcls.org
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:21:46 -0400
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Digital illustrator options
> Hello all!
>
> I am looking for software recommendations for digital illustration
> software that is VERY beginner friendly. I am looking to use this software
> to add a little umph to my story time crafts, displays, and puppets.
>
> Currently, I just use auto shapes in the various Microsoft office
> applications to try and make what ever shapes and figures I may need, but
> this is quite restricting.  Adobe and Gimp are a bit too advanced for me,
> so I am looking for a nice intro to graphic illustration that is somewhere
> between the two extremes.
>
> Any advice would be much appreciated.
>
> --
> Kaitlin Matesich
> Youth Services Coordinator
> Benzie Shores District Library
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jessica Parij <jessica.parij at rhpl.org>
> To: michlib-l at mcls.org
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:43:11 -0400
> Subject: [Michlib-l] STEAMers Think Tank: A Maker Unconference - register
> NOW!
> Good evening!
>
> Registration is still open, but filling quickly for STEAMers Think Tank: A
> Maker Unconference! We've all seen some iteration of "Makerspace 101" at a
> conference somewhere, but where do you go from there? This event is geared
> towards librarians, makerspace staff, and teachers at every level for
> knowledge sharing, professional development, and networking.
>
> We are very excited for the day we have planned! Hear from a panel of *experienced
> library makers* who will answer all your questions in the morning, and we
> will end the day with U of M's *Kristin Fonticharo*.
>
> This *FREE* event will be held at Rochester Hills Public Library on
> Thursday, May 2. Please visit https://www.rhpl.org/steamers-think-tank
> for more information and to register (so we know how many people will be
> attending). We hope to see you in Rochester on May 2!
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Historical Society of Michigan <hsm at hsmichigan.org>
> To: <hsm at hsmichigan.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:26:06 -0400
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Nominations for Upper Peninsula History Awards due
> April 26
>
>
>
> *Upper Peninsula History Award *
>
> *nominations due April 26!*
>
>
>
> We are currently accepting nominations for our Upper Peninsula History
> Awards. Every year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards
> to those who actively preserve and promote the history of Michigan’s Upper
> Peninsula. These awards include the *Charles Follo Award* for individuals
> and the *Superior Award *for historical organizations.
>
>
>
> Those interested in nominating themselves or others must submit
> applications so that they arrive at the HSM offices *on or before Friday,
> April 26, 2019, at 5 p.m.* (Nominations received after that date and time
> will not be accepted, regardless of postmark.) Application packets should
> include a completed nomination form and a narrative of at least 500 words
> that outlines what the candidate has accomplished to warrant an Upper
> Peninsula History Award.
>
>
>
> Click here for more information about our U.P. History Awards.
> <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/>
>
>
>
> Click here to download the nomination form.
> <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomination.pdf>
>
>
>
> Click here to see the 2018 award winners
> <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/U.P.-HISTORY-AWARDS-PRESENTED-TO-LINDSAY-HILTUNEN-AND-CENTER-FOR-UPPER-PENINSULA-STUDIES-DURING-RECORD-SETTING-CONFERENCE.pdf>
>
>
>
> Click here to learn more about our other programs and awards.
> <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/>
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>
>
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> *The Historical Society of Michigan is our state’s oldest cultural
> organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and
> explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society
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> programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and
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> Click here for more information about our U.P. History Awards.
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>
>
>
> Click here to download the nomination form.
> <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomination.pdf>
>
>
>
> Click here to learn more about our other programs and awards.
> <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/>
>
>
>
> Click here to see the 2018 winners
> <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/U.P.-HISTORY-AWARDS-PRESENTED-TO-LINDSAY-HILTUNEN-AND-CENTER-FOR-UPPER-PENINSULA-STUDIES-DURING-RECORD-SETTING-CONFERENCE.pdf>
>
>
>
> The *Charles Follo Award*, named in honor of school teacher Charles Follo
> and his work forming historical societies in the Upper Peninsula,
> recognizes individuals who contribute to the historic preservation of their
> communities. Examples of this may include helping successfully preserve a
> historic site, volunteering at a historical society or museum for a long
> period of time, or extensively researching a community’s history. The *Superior
> Award*, established in 2006, honors historical societies, museums, and
> other historical organizations for advancing the understanding and
> appreciation of history in their communities.
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> From: Steven Bowers <sbowers at wayne.edu>
> To: "Michlib-l at mcls.org" <Michlib-l at mcls.org>
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> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:53:36 +0000
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting:  Systems Librarian / DALNET @ WSU
> *Please excuse cross-postings*
>
> The Detroit Area Library Network (DALNET) is a multi-type library
> consortium based in Detroit, Michigan, that seeks a systems librarian to
> assist with the Library Service Platform (LSP) for 16 member libraries.
> Since 2016, the consortium has used the Ex Libris products of Alma/Primo.
>
> For further details and extensive description, please view the posting
> available at the following link:
> http://jobs.wayne.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=206609
>
> -------------------------
>
> *Cathy Wolford*
>
> *Systems Librarian III*
>
> *DALNET - The Detroit Area Library Network*
>
> *Adamany Undergraduate Library*
>
> *Wayne State University*
>
> *Detroit, MI  48202*
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> *313-577-3316*
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