November 2019 - Michlib-l

Have you had Nick Thomas at your library?
by Rosemary Retford 19 Nov '19

19 Nov '19

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has booked Nick "Juggle Boy Nick" Thomas for their library? Here's his website: https://nickthomasentertainment.com/ "Nick Thomas is an award winning juggler based near Detroit, Michigan" I'm looking for opinions on his performances. I came across him on Punchbowl.com. Thank you in advance, Rosemary -- Rosemary Retford Youth Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4676

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Job Posting / Casual Access Services Overnight Supervisor / Oakland University Libraries
by Tracy Macpherson 19 Nov '19

19 Nov '19

Oakland University's Kresge Library seeks candidates for the position of Casual Access Services Overnight Supervisor (Position #E12457). Please visit our website (https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/18161) for detailed job description, on-line application and guidelines. For more information on the library, go to the library's web page: https://library.oakland.edu/ Thank you, Tracy *Tracy Macpherson, MLIS* Manager, Circulation Services and Resource Sharing 200B Kresge Library | Oakland University (248) 370-2494 | tmacpherson(a)oakland.edu

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Chelsea District Library Brings Opera to Ages 9-99
by Virginia Krueger 19 Nov '19

19 Nov '19

[image: PR Header.jpg] *Chelsea District Library Brings Opera to Ages 9–99* On a gray November week with unseasonably low temperatures, Chelsea District Library (CDL) warmed the hearts and inspired the minds of residents young and old with visiting soprano, Joy Jan Jones. Jones is an independent, multi-genre singer, instrumentalist, writer, and producer. Based in New York City, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Rockwood Music Hall, and New York Fashion Week 2018 and 2019. Jones was a featured performer in CDL’s 2018 Music in the Air and is a performer and social media manager for Opera on Tap!, a not-for-profit organization that promotes opera as a viable living and progressive art form. This model of making opera accessible to non-musicians aligns perfectly with the library’s mission of accessibility and celebration of the arts within our community. Joy’s visit began with an intimate solo performance in CDL’s McKune Room, delighting her audience with selections from her repertoire including works by Debussy, Gounod, and Rachmaninov. Jones’s warm, approachable personality and beautiful voice are a perfect introduction to the art of opera, while still delighting even the most seasoned music aficionados. Understanding schedule and accessibility challenges for some of our community members, CDL collaborated with Chelsea School District, United Methodist Retirement Communities, and Silver Maples of Chelsea to engage community members young and old beyond this library performance. Jones enjoyed three musically filled days in a variety of venues with rave reviews! Beginning her tour at the Chelsea Retirement Communities and Silver Maples, Jones discussed her work since her last visit in 2018 and performed a few selections. Emily Meloche, Silver Maples Director of Programming and Wellness remarked, “Our residents were utterly charmed and entranced by Joy Jan Jones when she visited in the summer of 2018 and were thrilled to have her come back to visit this November. Joy’s ease in front of a group and willingness to share her story couple wonderfully with her stunning soprano to make for a meaningful morning.” Encouraging the arts involves not only providing entertainment but education, and what better place to start than our local schools? Jones’s personality and talent captivated over 150 high school choir and orchestra students in Choir Director Steve Hinz’s classrooms. Her conversation touched on topics including careers in the performance arts and the importance of building relationships and connecting with other artists. Hinz graciously accompanied Jones on piano, as she couldn’t visit without singing for the students! Recounting the visit, Hinz remarked, “Our experience with her was tremendous! Joy was great at sparking their artistic interest with brilliant singing. Her story-telling about her professional success was humble but truly excited the students about their potential future careers. Even if students aren't heading into music, her description of any future careers brilliantly described how they must be open to a diverse and changing path. The students shared that they were ‘Overjoyed’ with her as a performer, speaker, and life-filled person!" >From the high school, Jones moved on to South Meadows Elementary School, where she engaged Sarah Radomski’s 4th grade classroom in a scaled-down version of Opera on Tap’s Playground Operas program. CDL Youth & Teen Librarian Jessica Zubik and Director Lori Coryell worked with students in the weeks leading up to Jones’s visit to introduce opera—specifically, students learned what an opera is and how music can be used to show emotions and feelings, even if you don’t understand the words. They learned the storyline of Donizetti’s *The Elixir of Love* and practiced a little Italian leading up to Jones’s visit. Jones worked with students to teach them the music and parts. Students were not expected to read sheet music. Instead, with Head of Technology Ron Andrews at the keyboard, and Jones singing, the students heard and repeated the verses. They caught on very quickly! After two classroom visits, this program culminated with a performance of a snippet of the *Elixir of Love*, where Jones performed the lead and was supported by a chorus of beautiful 4th grade voices. The students loved this unique opportunity and it was thoroughly embraced by South Meadows Elementary principal Stacie Battaglia, who noted, "We cannot thank Chelsea District Library enough for bringing Joy Jan Jones here to South Meadows; what an amazing opportunity for our students. Learning about and experiencing opera is something these kids will always remember. I know they loved being a part of it, and we loved watching them perform with Joy!" Chelsea District Library thanks Chelsea School District, Silver Maples of Chelsea, and United Methodist Retirement Communities for collaborating to provide access to this unique musical opportunity in our community. For information about hosting future musical events, please contact Chelsea District Library Director, Lori Coryell, at 734-475-8732 x.206. About Us: Chelsea District Library is a not for profit organization whose mission is engage, inspire, and equip through evolving services and resources. The Library currently serves 15,010 residents in the Chelsea area including the City of Chelsea plus Dexter, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan townships. More than 16,000 individuals visit the Library each month. For more information visit chelseadistrictlibrary.org. -- Virginia Krueger *Marketing Assistant* Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 x229 f: 734.475.6190 a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e: vkrueger(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary>

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FREE PLA Webinar: Community Connections
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 19 Nov '19

19 Nov '19

Learn how Short Story Dispensers can help! If you are having trouble viewing this mailing, please click here<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> for our online version. Free PLA Webinar Fostering Creative Community Connections Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 1-2 p.m. Central [Short Édition Short Story Dispenser]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Short Édition Short Story Dispenser. Photo credit: Stephanie Nelson In 2017, PLA received funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> to launch a new initiative, Fostering Creative Community Connections<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. PLA partnered with the French company Short Édition<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> to bring their Short Story Dispenser and digital content creation platform to a pilot group of select U.S. public libraries. In this webinar, participants will hear how pilot libraries are leveraging the dispensers to strengthen and develop new local programming and connections with library and/or community partner programs and services, as well as creating new interest in literacy and literature through innovative access to a growing collection of more than 100,000 short stories. REGISTER NOW!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to: * Start a similar project, including steps for project administrators, marketing/communications, increasing local engagement, and budgeting; * Identify potential partnerships with local organizations with broad community reach in order to build awareness of and increase engagement with library services and collections; and * Understand the value of adding local content to their collections, and the opportunity it provides to collaborate with local authors, and curate and highlight content that patrons will enjoy. Presenters * Loïc Giraut, business development manager, Short Édition * Andrew C. Nurkin, deputy director, division of cultural and civic engagement, Free Library of Philadelphia * Tony Tallent, chief program and innovation officer, Richland (SC) Library * Eugenia “Genie” Williamson, freelance writer, former editor of ALA's Booklist [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] REGISTER NOW <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Public Library Association www.pla.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> • (800) 545-2433 x5PLA [facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [twitter]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [instagram] [youtube]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [email]<mailto:pla@ala.org> [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/PLA/E-News%20Template%20Images/PLA7…] American Library Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 | ala.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> | Review the ALA Privacy Policy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>

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Free Webinar: Doing the Work Externally and Internally: Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 19 Nov '19

19 Nov '19

Doing the Work Externally and Internally: Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Date: December 5 Time: 3:00-4:00PM Eastern Registration: WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/doing-the-work-race-equity-d…> This webinar highlights the work of Richland Library staff as they work, both externally and internally, to improve dialogue and understanding on topics of race, equity, diversity and inclusion. How does a library respond to a community in deep crisis around race and social justice? That's the question that Richland Library in Columbia, S.C., grappled with in 2017. Recognizing that there was no single answer, they launched initiatives on multiple internal and external fronts. Starting with a Social Awareness Taskforce, geared toward community engagement and courageous conversations, they explored topics surrounding social and criminal justice, women's rights and race. By using innovative approaches like Circles of Dialogue and mobile empathy labs, nearly 1,500 people have participated in the library's race, equity and inclusion programming. To further their efforts, they have also focused internally, empowering staff to lead the charge to understand their biases, macroaggressions, and cultural competence through Let's Talk gatherings, Check Your Bubble worksheets, and other effective tools. Hearing how Richland Library moved the needle on honest dialogue, empathy, and equity with their staff and community, you will be inspired to dig in and do the work at your own library. Presented by: Richland Library (SC) staff, including Tamara King, Community Relations Director and 2019 Library Journal Mover & Shaker; Ci Ci Holloway, Human Resources Director; and Dee Robinson, Director of Library Experience, Branches. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan and the Library of Michigan Foundation. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Requesting Reviewers for Upcoming Community Resources on Launching & Sustaining Digital Preservation Networks
by White, Shannon (MDE) 19 Nov '19

19 Nov '19

Hi Everybody, We are pleased to announce that in 2020, Michigan will be launching a brand new statewide digital preservation network and community. This comes on the heels of a year-long IMLS planning grant that has been exploring the development of model resources and best practices for launching and sustaining distributed digital preservation networks. Throughout 2019, the Statewide & Regional Stepping Stones to the National Digital Platform Project (https://www.gvsu.edu/library/stepping-stones-68.htm) in Michigan has worked in lock-step with our State Library, the regional Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, the Michigan Museums Association, the Michigan Archival Association, and the Michigan Academic Library Alliance to explore, pilot, and develop a package of helpful governance resources, policy tools, and a collaboration toolkit. The project staff have additionally traveled throughout the country to gather helpful data and lessons-learned from an array of existing and up-and-coming networks. Our goal has been to provide institutions with a flexible and adaptable roadmap for accomplishing incremental digital preservation on local scales in collaboration with trusted peers. As we enter the final month and weeks of the project we want to invite institutions, organizations, and practitioners who share an interest in exploring the launch of similar networks and communities to review our resources and provide us with comments, suggestions, and questions. Any and all feedback can be helpful in ensuring that these new resources can have an impact both in Michigan and beyond for advancing digital preservation on state/regional levels. Visit https://gvsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LdVE6d5vuQQ7iZ and sign-up today to work with us. We'll be in touch throughout the remainder of November/December 2019 to share our draft resources and gather some critical feedback from you. The resources will launch alongside of the new Michigan network in January 2020, and we will aim to host/foster symposia and meetups throughout the year and into 2021 to support additional future launches. All best, Matt Schultz Metadata & Digital Curation Librarian Grand Valley State University Libraries schultzm(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:schultzm@gvsu.edu> 616-331-5072

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Community Relations Program Assistant Position
by Tiffany Stozicki 18 Nov '19

18 Nov '19

Hi! I am hiring a Community Relations Program Assistant. This is an hourly position -- up to 10 hours per week; one to two evenings per week and an occasional Sunday afternoon. This is a great opportunity to attend lectures and concerts and get paid for it! For a full job description, visit: https://rhpl.org/images/job_openings/Community_Relations_Program_Assistant.… Thank you! Tiffany D. Stozicki -- ___________________________ Tiffany Dziurman Stozicki Community Relations Specialist Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307 248.650.7124 tiffany.stozicki(a)rhpl.org www.rhpl.org

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free toner - Canon cartridge E40
by Savannah Shilton 18 Nov '19

18 Nov '19

We have a toner that was mistakenly ordered. I'm not sure which printer it works with, but it is a Canon cartridge E40. UPC 030275488081 Free to first library to reply off list! Savannah Shilton Library Director Putnam District Library 327 N. Main St. PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-9723 -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers - Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters, Library and Information Sciences Section
by Karen Liston 18 Nov '19

18 Nov '19

Dear Librarian Colleagues: As Chair of the Library & Information Sciences section, I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to present a paper at the 2020 Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters annual conference. This one-day conference will be held Friday, March 13, 2020 on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan. Over 30 different sections (academic disciplines) will be holding sessions this year as part of our interdisciplinary/multi-disciplinary conference. I encourage you to submit an abstract of one of your papers for the conference. This conference is an excellent place to present research on library and information sciences. Unlike many large national meetings, the Michigan Academy conference offers a low-stress option for faculty and students to present their research and get valuable feedback. The conference also provides many opportunities to develop new research relationships, to catch up on old times, and to stay abreast of research in Michigan and the U.S. Please consider participating! As you are thinking about which conference(s) to attend next year, remember that the Michigan Academy conference is affordable and involves less travel time and expense. For faculty who register by the early deadline, the cost is $85 plus the cost of an individual membership (see the Call for Papers for details on membership dues). Graduate and undergraduate students pay $90 total (unlike faculty, they are not required to pay membership dues). While the conference is held in Michigan, it draws scholars from several states and a few foreign countries, as well as scholars from across the state of Michigan. The abstract submission deadline is December 16, 2019. To submit an abstract, go to the Michigan Academy website: themichiganacademy.org<https://www.alma.edu/offices/michigan-academy/conference-information/> OR xcdsystem.com/masal/<http://x-cdsystem.com/masal/>member.<http://x-cdsystem.com/masal/> I encourage you to share this information with your colleagues, graduate students and advanced undergraduate students. In addition, individuals from research organizations, government agencies, non-profit groups, etc. are eligible to present papers at the conference. The Academy’s website themichiganacademy.org<http://themichiganacademy.org> has a link to the general Call for Papers (which lists all sections planning programs) and links to each section leader’s contact information. Please contact us (Chair, Karen Liston, AQ8554(a)wayne.edu<mailto:AQ8554@wayne.edu> or Co-Chair, Arlene Weismantel, weisman1(a)msu.edu<mailto:weisman1@msu.edu>) if you have any questions, and feel free to pass this communication on to anyone that you think might be interested in the conference. More information and pages to display are attached. Sincerely, Karen Liston Wayne State University AQ8554(a)wayne.edu<mailto:AQ8554@wayne.edu> Arlene Weismantel Michigan State University Weisman1(a)msu.edu<mailto:Weisman1@msu.edu>

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Braille Storywalk
by Tammy Turgeon 18 Nov '19

18 Nov '19

Hi! We received one of the braille enhanced storywalks from the Library of Michigan this past summer. It was such a hit that we want to add the braille enhanced stickers to our next storywalk! Does anyone out there have a source for doing this? Thanks for your help! Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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