September 2019 - Michlib-l

Dungeons and Dragons and Libraries
by Patrick Cook 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

Hello there! I'm attempting to build a program for my library so that we have a consistent game of Dungeons and Dragons (5E, for those who care). I'm looking for anyone with information or experience in running library programs which play Dungeons and Dragons. I have a lot of questions about the logistics of playing and running a game, as well as unexpected pitfalls or experiences which may be helpful to know in advance. Some of my concerns and thoughts include: 1. What do you do when the volume of players becomes too high? As of right now, I'm the only librarian on staff who is working on the program, and I'm assuming I would play the role of Dungeon Master for the program. For those familiar, it's difficult to manage more than 5-6 players, so what do I do if the program is successful enough to gain more players? 2. What is your experience with running or attempting to run such programs? Should their be age brackets for potential players? What methods have you used to limit or mitigate the damage from more toxic players? What are the demographics of your groups? 3. Any ideas for integrating library resources to keep patrons coming around? Our branch has a 3d printer, for example, which could be used by patrons interested in making a model of their character. 4. How was your program received by the community? Did parents complain? Did it get new players? 5. On a less important note, how do you manage when players come/go unexpectedly? I can foresee a group being pretty fluid as people come and try the game for the first time and then decide they don't want to continue, or simply can't make it frequently. Any insights you could offer me would be really helpful. I'd also love to hear about ways of creative materials use, means of holding attention for various age brackets, etc. Thanks in advance! Patrick Cook Clerk; Bedford Branch of the Monroe County Library System "Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It's a way of understanding it." -Lloyd Alexander

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 59, Issue 18
by Penny Kulik 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

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DEADLINE APPROACHING: 2020 Small & Rural Libraries Conference Call for Proposals
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

Greetings! Are you from a small or rural library? Do you have idea or successes you would like to share with your peers? If so, the Library of Michigan would like to invite you to submit a proposal for the 2020 Small & Rural Libraries conference. The call for proposals is open through Monday, October 7. Submit your session proposal online at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5146323/2020-SRLC-Proposal-Submission-Form. The conference will be held April 13-April 15, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The conference is a specially crafted to reach the informational needs of small and rural library staff throughout Michigan. The three-day event features exhibitors, awards, keynote speakers and an array of sessions geared to libraries serving small and rural communities. If you have questions about the event or submission process please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to viewing your proposals! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Saginaw area snow plowing
by Amber Hughey 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

Hey all, If you're in the Saginaw area, who do you use for your snow plowing/sidewalk shoveling? Thanks! Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library 989-777-6030

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Hiring Youth Services Assistant
by AW Nicole Gray 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

YOUTH SERVICES ASSISTANT HENIKA DISTRICT LIBRARY Do you love weaving a tale of a faraway place? Do you brag about your awesome video game achievements? Do you have a passion for reading and literacy and a desire to share that passion with a new generation of readers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Henika District Library is looking for you! SCHEDULE: 24-28 hours per week 11:30 am – 8:00 pm Mondays, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Thursdays, and 8:30 am – 1:00 pm the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month STARTING PAY: $14.00/hr DUTIES: * Provides active and passive programs for library patrons ages 0-18. Duties include, but are not limited to: planning, presenting and evaluating programs; and tracking statistics. * Plans, organizes, implements, supervises and evaluates services to library patrons ages 0-18. * Fosters a library environment that is inclusive and accepting of family and tween/teen patrons. * Engages regularly and positively with family patrons. * Involves teen/tween patrons in planning and implementing services for their age group. Helps create and maintain a teen/tween advisory board to execute this. * Assists with developing, maintaining, and weeding youth collections. * Continuously works to develop and improve knowledge of youth materials. * Assists in creating and executing timely and well-rounded material displays/bookmarks for the youth area to boost circulation. * Helps Youth Services Supervisor generate monthly report for review for the Director and the Library Board. * Collaborates with schools and community agencies. Promotes, publicizes and represents programs, services, and the library to the community and local agencies in cooperation with other library departments. * Provides readers' advisory, reference and information services. Duties include, but are not limited to: receiving and answering of questions regarding collections, library services and policies; interpreting patron needs and conducting research necessary to obtain sources of information; obtaining copies of information through inter and intra-library loans; and assisting patrons in the use of subject specialty materials. * Enforces library policies and procedures as needed. * Attends and participates in staff meetings. * Participates in the development and implementation of goals, action plans, policies and procedures. * Works with library administration to seek supplementary funding to enhance library services, including local, state, and federal grants. * Provides circulation services as operations require. * Performs other duties as assigned by the Youth Services Supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: * High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred * Experience working with children or teens required. * Experience working in a library preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and iPad applications. * Basic mathematical skills necessary for routine calculations. * Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures. * Interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner. * Ability to retrieve library materials from shelves upon patron or staff request. * Ability to answer both telephone and in-person customer inquiries effectively. * Ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and transport materials and delivery bags weighing up to 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodations. * Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines. * Valid driver’s license and available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings. TIMELINE: Apply by Friday, Oct. 4th for priority consideration Position Available Immediately, Open Until Filled TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to [ mailto:wayng@llcoop.org | wayng(a)llcoop.org ] . Nicole Gray Director Henika District Library (AW) 149 S. Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891

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Sorenson Video Relay Service
by April Stevenson 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Hi all, Hoping to receive some feedback from any libraries that are currently using the Sorenson Video Relay Service, including the In-person and Video Remote Interpreting option. How often do you use the video relay service? How did the set-up go? How well does the video remote interpreting work? Please reply off list. Thank you so much! -- *April Stevenson* - Head of Information Services Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Office: * 248-869-7227 | *Mobile: * 248-880-6447 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.* *City of Novi Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence 1969-2019*

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Registration is open for the 42nd Annual KPL Youth Literature Seminar
by Farrell Howe 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2019 CONTACT Farrell Howe | Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library | CEN 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 (269) 553-7879 Register For the 42nd Annual KPL Youth Literature Seminar Featuring Authors Jewell Parker-Rhodes, Kelly Baptist, Grace Lin and Certified Reading Specialist Ed Spicer Kalamazoo, MI, Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Kalamazoo Public Library is proud to welcome award-winning authors Jewell Parker-Rhodes<http://jewellparkerrhodes.com/children/>, Kelly Baptist<http://kellyiswrite.com/> and Grace Lin<https://www.gracelin.com/>, as well as certified Reading Specialist Ed Spicer<http://spicyreads.org/> on Friday, November 8, 9 am – 3 pm at the WMU Fetzer Center<https://www.kpl.gov/venue/wmu-fetzer-center/>. The speakers will lead an important discussion on the community’s role in prioritizing childhood literacy. Registration is required. For more information about the speakers, schedule, costs, and to register, please visit kpl.gov/yls<http://www.kpl.gov/yls>. The KPL Youth Literature Seminar is designed for Pre-K and K–12 educators, daycare professionals, child and youth development administrators, students focusing on early-childhood education and/or literacy, parents and caregivers, and anyone with an interest in supporting and promoting childhood literacy. Scholarships are available for both adults and high school students interested in attending. For more information, please contact JillL(a)kpl.gov<mailto:JillL@kpl.gov>. About the Seminar Everyone knows that reading is important. Studies have shown that children who do not develop an early love for reading and cannot read at their grade level or above are far less likely to become successful adults. That is why libraries and schools across the country continue to dedicate so much time and resources to early-childhood literacy initiatives. In fact, beginning in the 2019–20 school year, Michigan third-graders who are not reading at grade level will be retained as part of the Read by Grade Three law signed by former Governor Rick Snyder in 2017. Since the passing of this law, Michigan teachers have been prioritizing literacy-focused instruction and coaching to prepare students to meet this requirement. While their efforts are commendable, it is not solely the responsibility of teachers to ensure our children are proficient in reading. The entire community must prioritize early childhood literacy and support children at every stage as they grow their reading skills. If we want our community story to reflect not just proficiency, but a true passion for reading, then we as a community must lead. But how? This year’s KPL Youth Literature Seminar is dedicated to providing community members with the tools and resources they need to write their own story—the story of a community that reads. For more information, visit kpl.gov/yls<http://www.kpl.gov/yls>. ####

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Library Assistant Position - 32 Hours
by Shauna Quick 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Brandon Township Public Library (Ortonville MI) is a Class IV rural library with a perpetual millage. We have a loyal and supportive community; engaged Staff, Library Board, and Friends; and an active Strategic Plan. We are seeking an energetic Library Assistant who believes that imagination + innovation = success. Customer service experience is required and library experience is a plus. Send applications to: Shauna Quick, Circulation Manager squick(a)brandonlibrary.org Deadline for applications: October 8 at 5 pm An Equal Opportunity Employer Always, *Shauna Quick* Circulation Manager Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48642 (248)627-1472 squick(a)brandonlibrary.org *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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Library Law Spotlight: Establishment: Your Library's geneology
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Greetings! As part of the monthly Library Law Spotlight Webinar series, Wednesday, Sertember 25, 2019 @ 10:30am There will be a FREE 45 minute webinar discussing Library Establishment Laws, how they affects public libraries, and ways to discover a library's establishment. What's your library's establishment & why does it matter? Uncovering your library's genealogy. Many Michigan public libraries were established so long ago that their exact establishment is cloudy. This webinar will discuss why knowing your library's true legal establishment is important. We will also outline resources available for researching and possibly discovering you library's history and establishment. Participants can expect to learn: * The different library establishment types. * Why knowing a library's establishment law is important. * Options available for discovering a library's establishment type. The webinar is FREE, but registration is required. To register, please go to https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/eventReg.jsp?event=250& Can't make it, but interested? The webinar will be recorded and then posted on the LM website for later viewing. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. [cid:image003.png@01D572DC.64571D60]Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through October 6. Nominate an educator at http://bit.ly/2020-2021MTOY<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2…>. For more information visit www.michigan.gov/mtoy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>.

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IRS tax form orders
by Cindi Place 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Is anyone else getting multiple error messages when trying to reorder with Form 8635 to the IRS? I have followed the directions to the letter, but can't seem to get the re-order for 2019 tax forms to them. Cindi L. Place Adult Services Librarian Boyne District Library (231)582-7861 placec(a)boynelibrary.org cindiplace(a)gmail.com Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one. *–Neil Gaiman*

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