January 2020 - Michlib-l

Happy New Year--Mel Totes Filled With Boxes and Envelopes
by Anne Oyerly 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

Hello all, James White Library is happy to offer two more green Mel tote full of extra packing materials, to the first two libraries who respond. Sizes vary. Please provide your RIDES code. Happy New Year! Anne E Oyerly Special Collections Manager James White Library Andrews University 269-471-6117

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CSLP Newsletter: December 2019
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

View online: https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=dfe42a… To subscribe: https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd40… View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] The 2020 Incentive Catalog is live! Click here to view! https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Ideas needed for the 2021 Program Manual: Tails and Tales. Click here and submit your idea today!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/a2bca2f8-221…] Did you have a program that was out of this world? Do you have an innovative idea to help patrons "Imagine Their Story"? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Increasingly, public libraries are feeding hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s ad hoc Child and Community Well-Being committee is developing resources to support and encourage library participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives to help kids and teens stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. These resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a new Facebook group<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and a series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. Book Bike Program By Tricia Allen, Youth Services Librarian, Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, CT To view all the wonderful photos included with this article, please view the PDF version at: https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/book_bike_program.pdf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> In 2014 Middlebury hit the 50% free and reduced lunch eligibility benchmark needed to qualify for free summer meals. The library started serving lunches twice a week after storytimes, but very few people chose to stay for lunch. We signed up to be a free lunch site because we wanted all children to have access to healthy foods, but we were not the right location for that to happen. Middlebury’s Parks and Recreation Department also became a free lunch site in 2014. Parks and Red drew a large crowd each day but found that families and kids tended to eat and run. There appeared to be a stigma attached to the lunches, despite efforts to attract a wide range of socioeconomic groups, and people had no desire to linger and be “caught” eating a free lunch. The program felt less like a part of the community and more like a shameful secret. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/a4541136-8c0…] I suggested to Parks and Rec that the library provide a storytime during the lunch program twice a week. I purchased a bike from our local bike swap event ($60), loaded up the library’s brand new bike trailer ($75) with books, threw on a superhero costume, and pedaled from the library over to Parks and Rec. The Book Bike program was born. The actual program looks something like this: I roll up on my bike just as lunch service is starting. I set up a display of free books the children can take home, conduct readers advisory, and entertain children as everyone makes their way through the food line. Once everyone has their food, I move to the picnic area and start storytime. I read 4-5 books based on a theme linked to a costume I’m wearing. We rarely sing or dance (hard to do while eating), so I make sure to select books that allow me to pull out my acting skills: silly voices, big body language, audience asides. Books for the program were either donated from home bookshelves, items that had been withdrawn from our collection, or purchased with a grant from a local non-profit. Kids could select one book to take with them each visit. Children do not need a library card. If they love the book they pick, they are encouraged to keep it. If not, they can bring it back to the library for someone else to read. About 90% of books from the book bike stayed out in the community. The library Friend’s group funds the supplies to make costumes for my storytimes. The costumes aren’t professional quality but the anticipation of “What is Ms. Tricia going to be wearing THIS time?” drew a lot of kids back week after week and is one of our most successful marketing campaigns. 2019 was my fifth year biking from the library to Parks and Rec to offer a once a week storytime to families at the free lunch program. People stay longer on storytime days to visit and to listen to stories. This summer Book Bike Storytime had the highest attendance of any of my recurring programs, in-house or outreach, and was populated by an older-elementary crowd that I rarely get in my in-house library programs. The crowd is a roughly 50/50 split between regular library users who come for the storytime but stay for the lunch, and non-library users who come for the lunch stay for the storytime and free books. The program is a win-win, allowing the library to serve a population we do not otherwise connect with and support a community building in Middlebury. See the Book Bike in action here: https://youtu.be/plU19WiCWys<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> The Build a Better Book Project at Your Library by Lisa Hellman, Youth Services Librarian, Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library Accessibility to literacy is extremely important. We all know that. But did you know you can make books accessible in inexpensive ways? The Build a Better Book project, based out of the University of Colorado Boulder, has taught librarians across the country different ways to make books accessible. By using both low- and high-tech Makerspace tools, librarians and their teen patrons work together to create tactile books that benefit children with visual impairments. The Build a Better Book project doesn’t just focuses on book accessibility. Teens have created accessible games that can be played by those with vision and without vision. To learn more about the Build a Better Book project and how you can use it in your library, visit www.colorado.edu/project/bbb/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colora…>. What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2020: Theme/Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy; Slogan/”Imagine Your Story” Artist/LeUyen Pham 2021: Theme/Animals; Slogan/”Tails and Tales” Artist/Salina Yoon 2022: Theme/Oceanography; Slogan/TBD Artist/Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme/TBD; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/53439c2e-a9d…] Was this forwarded to you? Click here to sign up for your own copy of the newsletter!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com…> [Facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [Pinterest]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> [Twitter]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [Website]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…>

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Plymouth District Library Youth and Teen Services Coordinator Opening
by Carol Souchock 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for full-time Youth and Teen Services Coordinator. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. Plymouth District Library Job Posting http://plymouthlibrary.org TITLE: Youth and Teen Services Coordinator Full time 40 hours per week Schedule includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours Salary $57,000.00 - $72,700.00 The Plymouth District Library is seeking an innovative, energetic, versatile Youth and Teen Services Coordinator. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service and outreach to the community and schools and serve as a strong library advocate. This position will inspire library staff to try new and creative ventures to improve library services. This positon will have knowledge of library best practices and expertise with digital and print resources in both Youth and Teen Services. OUR LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY: The library’s mission is to connect, enrich, and improve lives through information, services, and spaces. Our core values are: access, literacy, community destination, and personalized service. The Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. The library is a member of The Library Network. We serve the Plymouth community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network. The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Plymouth’s rich history has included the library for nearly 100 years. Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers. Almost 1,000 visitors a day use the library to participate in programs, use our meeting and study rooms, borrow materials, use technology, and connect with others. In addition we serve a growing and robust digital community 24/7. The library recently completed a multi-million dollar building repair project which included facility upgrades to improve accessibility and energy efficiencies and maintain our over twenty- year- old building for generations to come. Significant network and technology infrastructure improvements were completed recently. The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community. Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, education system, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations. Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events. The elected Board of Trustees and the Directors of the Friends Board are all committed to meeting the needs of the community, now and into the future. Dedicated customer service ideals drive our 70 staff members at all levels. We know our customers, and work tirelessly to serve their needs, listen to their concerns and make decisions accordingly. These practices are for those who come through the front door and those whom we serve outside of the library either off site or via digital services. We are committed to help the library remain a hub of activity in our community and a leader in the library world. Plymouth District Library Job Posting [ http://plymouthlibrary.org/ | http://plymouthlibrary.org ] TITLE: Youth and Teen Services Coordinator Full time 40 hours per week Schedule includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours Salary $57,000.00 - $72,700.00 POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES: Directs and coordinates services and staff in the Youth and Teen departments through the application of professional library principals and broad general knowledge. Develops and administers basic library services for youth and teens and directs and supervises the acquisition of materials appropriate to the informational, recreational and cultural needs of toddler age through twelfth grade. Plans, implements and evaluates efficient procedures; organizes and manages departmental operations within the total library framework. Provides direct reference, bibliographic instruction and reader’s advisory service to library patrons of all ages using the full-range of resources available. Active participant in youth services programming. Works with department librarians to coordinate youth and teen programming. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position. Salary and Benefits $57,000.00 - $72,700.00, with opportunity for growth to $82,100.00. (Pay grade 12) Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time. Employer paid life and disability insurance. Medical insurance, dental insurance, 457B deferred contribution plan benefits. VEBA (retiree health care) benefit, after 10 years of employment. MERS defined benefit pension plan, with a vesting of 8 years. Continuing education opportunities, both regional and national. REPORTS TO: Library Director Minimum Qualifications: MLIS/MIS from an ALA accredited university. Five years of experience providing direct customer service in youth and teen services. Five years of library experience with increasing responsibility. Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Interpersonal and judgmental skills necessary to work effectively with library staff and patrons in a busy environment. Ability to communicate effectively by phone, computer, and in person. Accuracy and attention to detail. Strong public service commitment and positive attitude. Ability to work under pressure. Supports library's strategic plan and goals. Ability to serve as the library?s representative for community and professional organizations. Creates, promotes and participates in library outreach activities. Evaluates scope and effectiveness of current programs and services. Compiles monthly and annually, statistical and analytical reports. Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Five years of supervisory experience. Teaching/training experience. Public speaking skills. SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Robyn Lowenstein Business/Human Resource Manager humanresources(a)plymouthlibrary.org 223 S. Main Street Plymouth, MI 48170 DEADLINE: Friday, January 10, 2020 by 3:00pm This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested. Robyn Lowenstein Plymouth District Library Business and Human Resources Administrator rlowenstein(a)plymouthlibrary.org (734) 453-0750 ext. 215 Carol Souchock Director Plymouth District Library 734-453-0750, ext. 218 csouchock(a)plymouthlibrary.org

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

Happy New Year! Stories, Songs, and Stretches! from Library Juice Academy Spots are filling up fast for my January - April Stories, Songs, and Stretches! online certification with Library Juice Academy. This training consists of 3, four-week modules, with two-week breaks between each module. The content is released weekly for students to complete at their own pace. A combination of recorded lectures, video demonstrations, discussions, readings, group work, personal practice, and occasional in-person meetings are used to help trainees build all the skills they need to intentionally and effectively use yoga-inspired movement and mindfulness to enhance school readiness in their storytime programs. I only offer two online series per year. It’s looking like this one will fill up, so if you are wanting to join us, register today! https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/certificate-sss.php Katie Scherrer, MLIS, RYT Founder, Connected Communities, LLC www.connectedcommunitiesconsulting.com<http://www.connectedcommunitiesconsulting.com> Founder, Stories, Songs, and Stretches!®️ www.storiessongsandstretches.com<http://www.storiessongsandstretches.com> MDHHS has created a youth marijuana prevention campaign to educate people 14-21 of the legal, educational, health and social risks that come from using marijuana underage. The campaign will be running on various digital, streaming, and social media sites from now until April 2020. There are :30 and :15 spots that will guide youth to our drug free website. Please feel free to share the videos and website link with your networks as you deem appropriate. The Youth Marijuana spots have been put on the MDHHS YouTube Channel and the :30 general spot has been added to the Michigan.gov/DrugFree<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> website. Links to the videos are below. Future Self :30 - https://youtu.be/-va_sMteB3Q<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> Future Self :15 - https://youtu.be/XE5KWE_Kumo<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> Future Self Health :30 - https://youtu.be/QLfFxfu8IIA<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> Future Self Future :15 - https://youtu.be/4-b9FVc-pVU<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> Future Self Financial :15 - https://youtu.be/ikekVH9BIuo<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> Future Self Relationships :15 - https://youtu.be/AOBQf-4PJpI<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> Looking for ways to facilitate STEM in your after school or library program? The Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators (ACRES) project at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) is thrilled to announce our Spring 2020 schedule of offerings! Thanks to the generosity of the STEM Next and the National Science Foundation, it is FREE to participate in ACRES. You will also be compensated with a stipend for completing a survey before and after you participate. Sign up by visiting: https://mmsa.org/projects/acres/join-a-cohort/ Offerings for NEW and RETURNING ACRES Participants: ACRES Graduate Course – Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 EST (via Zoom), January 16-May 21 Earn three graduate credits in this completely virtual course on facilitate STEM learning in informal educational settings. With the help of our generous funding from STEM Next, MMSA is able to offer significant financial support for participants to enroll in this course. For a limited time only, MMSA will cover nearly all of the tuition costs for participants. *When prompted on the registration page, enter the code: MX13ALL Offerings for NEW ACRES Participants: Asking Purposeful Questions – Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm EST (via Zoom), April 9, May 7, June 4 Questions are the beginning of a path towards discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is designed for educators who have some experience facilitating STEM learning and would like to grow in their practice within a supportive group of other educators. Offerings for RETURNING ACRES Participants: Exploring Youth Understanding in STEM – Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00pm EST (via Zoom), March 24, April 14, May 12 What can we do to find out what youth know about a particular topic without resorting to a quiz or test? What strategies can we use before, during and following an activity to surface youths’ understanding? In this module, participants will first clarify the purpose of formative assessment and then learn several easy-to-implement strategies for monitoring youths’ understanding. Modeling Science Practices – Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00pm EST (via Zoom), May 5, June 2, June 23 How can we make sure that our ‘hands on’ science experiences for youth are also ‘minds on?’ In this module, participants learn how to support youth as engage in the science practices to learn science ideas, including planning and conducting investigations around testable questions. They’ll talk about the similarities and differences of questioning in science versus questioning in engineering contexts. Giving Youth Voice and Choice – Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00pm EST (via Zoom), January 28, February 11, March 10 How often do youth in your program get to choose what they’re investigating or designing, the materials they might use and/or how they engage with the work? In this module, participants try out strategies for giving youth voice and choice and apply the ideas as they redesign a STEM activity to incorporate a greater variety of youth input. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in ACRES for free! Time is running out - our current funding can only support your free participation for another 1.5 years. CSLP 2020 Imagine Your Story Manuals are available online. Please go to www.cslpreads.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> to login and access your manual code (only 1 code per library location, please) to download and start planning your 2020 summer library programs today! Due to limited resources and a short timeline, CSLP has only been able to provide 1 simply designed poster replacement. The Library of Michigan feels it is important for public libraries to have access to all the poster art, and with the Rules of Use<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> in mind, created the following updated 2020 posters: http://bit.ly/LM2020CSLP<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FL…>, to be downloaded & printed by public libraries for their summer library program use. Money Smart Week Free Books – still available! Sign up today! Money Smart Week 2020 (MSW)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> will kick off National Financial Literacy Month. Michigan’s MSW Campaign is once again offering Money Smart Kids Read for interested public libraries to incorporate into story times, March 28-April 18, 2020. 2020 title: Save It! A Moneybunny Book by Cinders McLeod. What to do? * Plan your money-themed story time(s) NOW, to take place between March 28-April 18, 2020 – NOTICE THE 3-WEEK WINDOW TO HOST MONEY SMART WEEK PROGRAMS! * Register as a Money Smart Week host partner, TODAY; go to www.MoneySmartWeek.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MoneyS…> and click “GETINVOLVED”. You’ll receive notices about FREE resources, like BOOKMARKS, POSTERS, and more. * Complete the questionnaire for FREE BOOKS<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> and, via RIDES/TLN, we’ll send you enough books for each attending family to keep a copy! * Many libraries also plan money-themed programs for TEENS and ADULTS during Money Smart Week. * As soon as you have your story time event planned, before January 30th, enter your event(s) in the MoneySmartWeek.org online event calendar. Even if it’s a private event, you MUST enter it in the system. * After your event takes place, it is imperative that you enter your attendance number! * Stay in touch with the Michigan Money Smart Week Campaign! Go to – and LIKE – our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MoneySmartWeekMichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebo…>. Special THANKS to our generous 7-year-running Money Smart Kids Read underwriting partner, Michigan Credit Unions. Thanks also to the Library of Michigan, Michigan Library Association, and The Library Network & RIDES for their support! Questions may be directed to Michigan Money Smart Week Chair, Kelly Masters; MoneySmartMichigan(a)gmail.com<mailto:MoneySmartMichigan@gmail.com>. LM Youth Services Webinars Imagine Your Story: Ideas & Tips from the Library of Michigan’s Youth Services Advisory Council<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, January 7, 2020 2:00 PM ET Programming ideas and tips for the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s 2020 summer reading program, “Imagine Your Story,” will be shared from your peers in the field. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Starting a School Outreach Program from Scratch: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Everything In Between<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> A webinar with Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s Amy Young and Brittany Wesner Wednesday, January 15, 2020 2:00 PM ET We will discuss how Clinton-Macomb Public Library went from little school outreach to developing a streamlined plan that allows us to see over 20,000 students a year. Specifically, we will focus on how developing curriculum-based, grade specific programs helped us to appeal to teachers and administrators while still attracting students to participate. These strategies can be adapted to serve communities of any size. Additionally, we will talk about the differences between curriculum-based school outreach and relationship-based school outreach as well as how to meet the need of schools from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live. Stepping Gently Outside of Your Comfort Zone! With Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:00 PM ET So…you have been doing Storytime for years! You have a reliable plan and you have developed your own special storytime groove! That is wonderful! But…maybe it’s time shake it up and try something new! In this interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will encourage you to step gently out of your comfort zone and create storytime programs with a new twist and some unique razz-a-ma-taz! Jen will be presenting innovative, “Out of the Box” ideas for storytime planning and model NEW use-right-away songs, stories and activities. In this webinar you will: * Learn how to insert cool yoga moves into your next storytime * Add more movement using oddly interactive props and games * Learn to use large group writing projects as a story time finale * Sandwich each storytime with memorable beginnings and endings beyond songs * Collaborate with community partners to offer a Pop-up Storytimes in new and different places! This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Parade of Elephants: Ready to Read Michigan 2020 with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Thursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 PM ET In 2020, the Library of Michigan’s Ready to Read Michigan program will feature the book, Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes. In this informative and interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will feature Parade of Elephants and then share a plethora of ideas to build a storytime for your youngest patrons using this sweet, action-filled story. In this webinar you will: * Be introduced to the book: Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes with several examples for how to share it with your youngest patrons and caregivers. * Include the Five Practices with Elephant songs, dances and activities! * Sing and tell other interactive songs and stories that partner well with the featured book. * Learn “Act it Out and Play Options” for the theme that include patterns, counting, colors and opposites. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Beyond Storytime: The Care and Feeding of Teens at Your Library with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, March 24, 2020 2:00 PM ET “If you feed them, they might come”, but food alone will not keep teens coming back to your library for more! A sense of place, belonging and strong programming will. Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out “why they act that way” and what it takes to really connect with tweens and teens at your library. In this webinar you will: * Understand the workings of the teenage brain * Learn new programming ideas that will entice teens * Find out how to create a Teen Advocacy Group & attract teen volunteers * Discover ways to funnel teen creativity into programs that focus on contribution * Learn how to collaborate with community partners that offer what teens need This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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IT/Tech Support Recommendation
by Amber Hughey 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

Does anyone have a IT/Tech support in the tri-city area they can recommend? I'm in Saginaw, so somewhere close to there would be preferred. I checked NRR and didn't find what I was looking for (unfortunately!) Thanks! Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library 989-777-6030

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First MCLS cataloging course for the year!
by Gwen Haviland 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

Register soon for this cataloging course from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basic<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> 3-day class, Jan. 14-16, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) Complete this course along with MARC: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/marc-an-introduction-461.html> and Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Intermediate<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> and Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Advanced<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…>, and you will only need one more course to complete your Basic Cataloging Certificate from MCLS! Please check out our cataloging certificate program at this link: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] Galesburg-Charleston Library joins "fine-free" bandwagon
by Cindi Place 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Boyne District Library is going fine free as well beginning January 1st! On December 31, 2019, at 11:31 AM, Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Thanks in large part to other libraries in the area leading this trend, including Buchanan and Kalamazoo Public, the Library Board wholeheartedly (but somewhat surprisingly!) approved my suggestion that we eliminate overdue fines. As a result, I am pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2020, the Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library is going "fine-free!" I hope you all have a healthy and safe start to your 2020! Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E Michigan Ave Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org

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Millage Workshop - March 3 in Lansing
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

The Library of Michigan is hosting a one-day millage workshop on Tuesday, March 3 in Lansing. This full day workshop provides information and details for libraries considering or planning for a millage. Presenters will focus on millage law and ballot requirements as well as other considerations for libraries and their communities. The workshop includes: strategies for successful millage campaigns; timeline, budgets & fundraising; marketing tips and strategies; the roles of administration, staff, trustees, friends and volunteers; and a discussion of marketing and branding for success. Library directors, staff, trustees and friends are all welcome to attend. Morning refreshments, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided for attendees. The cost is $45 per person and the event will run 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Register online here https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.… Questions about the event? Contact us at 517-335-1516. Shannon ------------------------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Substitute Librarian Job Opening
by Shannon Powers 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

The Chelsea District Library (CDL) is seeking a creative, energetic, organized, and engaging person to join us as a substitute librarian. This person understands the necessity and value of public libraries and their ability to transform lives in small and large ways. As a substitute librarian at CDL, you will find opportunities to work closely with the public in a friendly, engaging environment, and to hone your reference and research skills in a public library setting. CDL will provide reference and customer service training to help you excel in this role. CDL is a nationally recognized library located in historic downtown Chelsea with a mission to engage, inspire, and equip through evolving resources and service. An integral part of the Chelsea community, we provide patrons of all ages with a variety of services, resources, and programs to meet the educational, recreational, and informational needs of the community we serve. We truly believe that coming to work every day should be fun, challenging, and supportive! We look forward to hearing how you can support our mission and contribute to our culture. *Please see attached job description and CDL job application. * To apply please submit the following items: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. CDL job application Apply to: Chris Berggren, Administrative Assistant cberggren(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Shannon Powers *Head of Information Services* Information Services Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X217 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e:spowers@chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary>

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I'd like some help
by Rudy Wright 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Happy New Year, everyone! I'm going to combine a few requests into one posting so as not to bomb your email so please pick out the one or two that you may be able to help with. Thank you in advance. 1. There must be more copies of *Before the Ballot by Chrastka and Sweeney* out there than are showing up on MeL. If you have one on your personal shelf would you mind loaning it to me on a longer-term basis so I can share it with my Board? 2. Please share your Friends' membership costs/levels. I'll be happy to compile responses for the group if there's interest. 3. If you have recently had a successful millage campaign are you willing to share your brochures, flyers, or other promotional material used to justify the need and explain on what the additional funds would be spent. We are beginning that process and would like to see what has been persuasive elsewhere. 4. Lastly, does anyone offer Qello to patrons? What's been your experience? Thank you very much for your time, attention, and help. Rudy C. Wright Library Director Indian River Area Library 3546 S. Straits Hwy. P.O. Box 160 Indian River, MI 49749 http://www.indianriverlibrary.org 231-238-8581 "Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book." -- President Dwight D. Eisenhower

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