October 2020 - Michlib-l

Cloud Fax Recommendation
by Jaema Berman 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

Dear Colleagues, Our library is thinking of eliminating our traditional Fax landline as ATT is charging over $200/mo., for it alone. So has anyone really pleased with any cloud based fax systems tried thus far? Many thanks for your thoughts, Jaema Jaema Berman Library Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ― Andrew Carnegie

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4-H Virtual Book Club in November
by Helena Hayes 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

Good morning. I was asked by a Board member to share this information about a virtual book club sponsored by 4-H and Americorps. [cid:86f0148f-a7aa-4d04-8ab5-c8d597d97b01] 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<https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/>

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Thursday, 10/22: free workshop about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at your organization
by Katie Wittenauer 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

Good morning from Michigan Humanities, As part of our Bridging Michigan series, please join Katena Cain of Nonprofit Network at 11 a.m. on Thursday, 10/22, for a workshop focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organization. Registration is free and available here<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8316025089337/WN_UkUMtbUJRP2SVNNfu…>. You can also feel free to share the Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/events/2822998297936847> with your colleagues and community members. See below for additional details! We hope to see you online tomorrow morning, and please let me know if you have any questions. Katie WHAT IS BRIDGING MICHIGAN? Bridging Michigan<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/bridging-michigan/> is an event series and new grant opportunity that will spark in-depth conversation and action around the persistent social, economic, and cultural issues of systemic inequities that divide our communities. Workshop leader Katena Cain will discuss questions to ask as you begin DEI work within your organization, potential hurdles to anticipate, and how to set goals and advance the work. Upon registration, attendees will receive a link to the event. Questions can be submitted on the registration form and during the Q&A portion of the online, webinar-style event. ABOUT KATENA CAIN: Katena is a Management Consultant skilled at helping diverse groups and communities think creatively and collaboratively together. She empowers people to translate conflict and differences into creative breakthrough. Her passion is creating environments where individuals, teams, and organizations can transform and shift old ways of doing things. Katena specializes in leadership and team development, board governance, strategic planning and communication. She is skilled in Cognitive Coaching, is a certified Bridges Out of Poverty trainer, and is a co-creator of a statewide Diversity, Inclusion and Equity toolkit. Her ongoing clients represent a broad range of groups, including police departments, local municipalities, schools, religious institutions, social services and human services. Katena holds a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University, and a PhD in Organizational Leadership at Grand Canyon University. [cid:1373c7c9-8686-433f-9b80-8e18947aef07] -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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ALA News - October 13 & 20
by Jennifer L. Dean 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

Iconic R.E.M. READ® poster becomes a puzzle to support literacy and U.S. libraries<https://bit.ly/3nNM64k> In 1990, R.E.M. posed for the American Library Association's READ campaign to promote the pleasure and importance of reading—and it became an instant collector's item. The READ poster campaign gave indie rock artists Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe a chance to promote their love of reading and to share some of their favorite books and authors with the public. This iconic image, taken over 30 years ago, will now be available in puzzle form to R.E.M. fans and a new generation of readers. Read more<https://bit.ly/3nNM64k> Resources for managing rapid change, advocating for intellectual freedom, and more in the new Fall/Winter 2021 catalog from ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman<https://bit.ly/3lCouNY> In the midst of crisis, when organizations of all kinds have been forced to rethink their most basic operations and functions, libraries continue to demonstrate their resilience. Quickly pivoting to innovative ways of connecting their users to the information and services they need and enjoy, library workers are fully embracing the challenges of serving their communities in challenging times. In the Fall/Winter 2021 New and Noteworthy Titles Catalog from ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman, you'll find the tools, guidance, and expertise that will help you move forward. Read more<https://bit.ly/3lCouNY> ‘Advancing Your Library Agenda Post-Elections’ webinar to offer strategies for early engagement with elected leaders<https://bit.ly/34TaLM1> On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the American Library Association (ALA) Public Policy and Advocacy Office will host a panel of thought leaders and advocates on how library workers and advocates can prepare to engage with (re)elected officials and candidates. Register to attend the webinar, which will be held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (EDT). Read more<https://bit.ly/34TaLM1> New from ACRL - ‘Reflections on Practitioner Research: A Practical Guide for Information Professionals’<https://bit.ly/2IvM6G1> The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Reflections on Practitioner Research: A Practical Guide for Information Professionals,” edited by Lee Ann Fullington, Brandon K. West, and Frans Albarillo, which can help information professionals build an understanding of the research process as applied to librarianship and address the challenges of undertaking research as a practitioner. Read more<https://bit.ly/2IvM6G1> New from Core..Learn Cybersecurity Best Practices for your Institution and Staff in this Oct. 28 webinar<https://bit.ly/2GTuzqw> Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, and Futures, a new division of ALA, will present the webinar “Don't click that link! Cybersecurity best practices for your institution and staff,” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central time on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Read more<https://bit.ly/2GTuzqw> Coffman named 2020-2021 member manager of YALSA’s blog, The Hub<https://bit.ly/31429B2> The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), has selected Sara Beth Coffman, who is currently studying at the School of Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, as the new member manager of its collection development and content curation blog, The Hub. Prior to returning to school, Coffman taught English and Composition and was the Director of Learning Commons at an independent pre-K–12 school. Read more<https://bit.ly/31429B2> Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Award Applications for Guides to Library Resources<https://bit.ly/3dta9R5> The American Library Association Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library. Applications must be received by Nov. 2, 2020. Recipients will be notified by the end of February 2021. Read more<https://bit.ly/3dta9R5> Weisburg’s guide to classroom management for school librarians<https://bit.ly/3lIfIht> Your library is your classroom, and you are responsible for it no matter what’s happening there. Ineffective classroom management can hamper or completely negate your efforts at creating a strong library program, and that’s true whether you’re a new school librarian just starting out or one with many years under your belt. Hilda K. Weisburg, a past recipient of AASL’s Distinguished Service Award, presents a powerful new resource that will show you how to prevent, deal with, and overcome discipline problems you may face when communicating with and teaching K-12 students. “Classroom Management for School Librarians,” published by ALA Editions, also shares ways to make the library a welcoming environment and incorporate trauma-informed learning into your practice. Read more<https://bit.ly/3lIfIht> ALA, Capital One announce 20 rural libraries selected for Community Connect: Digital Access at Home grants<https://bit.ly/37qFxPa> The American Library Association (ALA) and Capital One announced 20 public libraries selected to participate in Community Connect: Digital Access at Home, a program supporting digital access and financial capability for rural communities nationwide. The selected libraries represent communities in 14 states across the country. They include Washington County Public Library, a rural four-branch system serving 3,600 people in the Florida Panhandle; Camp Verde Community Library, a central Arizona town of 10,000 in the Verde River Valley; and Estill County Public Library in Irvine, Kentucky, located 120 miles east of Louisville. Read more<https://bit.ly/37qFxPa> Mesquite Independent School District named National School Library of the Year<https://bit.ly/2FQYTSo> Mesquite Independent School District (MISD), located in Mesquite, Texas, is the recipient of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 2020 National School Library of the Year (NSLY) Award. Sponsored by Follett, the NSLY Award annually honors a single school or district-wide school library that exemplifies implementation of AASL's “National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries.” Mesquite Independent School District will receive a crystal obelisk – the symbol of school library excellence – and $10,000 toward its school libraries. Read more<https://bit.ly/2FQYTSo> Essential textbooks and course resources spotlighted in new catalog from ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman<https://bit.ly/31mUmys> With texts covering everything from online instruction and school librarianship to collection management and cataloging, the Fall 2020/Winter 2021 Textbooks and Course Resources Catalog from ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman includes dozens of key titles for LIS instructors and academic libraries. Read more<https://bit.ly/31mUmys> Six-week course: Master the Reference Interview<https://bit.ly/3miE0iD> Register today for the upcoming six-week course Reference Interview 101 beginning on Oct. 26, 2020. This comprehensive six-week course will focus on methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service, and the different types of questions that can be used to help patrons identify what they need. Using images and text, this in-depth educational approach covers everything from the approachability of the librarian to how to follow up with a patron. Read more<https://bit.ly/3miE0iD> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA President & ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy deanjl(a)udmercy.edu Sent using Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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Assistant Director Job Posting- Northville District Library
by Laura Mancini 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

Due to a retirement, the Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, accomplished, and innovative Librarian for a full-time position as its Assistant Director. Position: Assistant Director 40 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), disability insurance,and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. Essential Duties Include: • Assists with the day-to-day operation of the library and serves in absence of director • Develops and implements library procedures • Leads special fundraising projects as assigned • Manages eContent collection with Digital Services Librarian • Oversees the library’s marketing, public relations, and social media activities • Recommends changes in programs and services based upon new developments in the library field • Schedules librarian service desk hours • Supervises Digital Services Librarian, PR Associate, and Substitute Librarians • Cultivates and maintains liaison relationships with the Northville District Library Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Northville District Library, and Northville Public Schools • Communicates effectively with staff and patrons • Participates in Continuing Education opportunities, especially those which spotlight new trends and technology in library marketing efforts and innovation in digital branding Required Qualifications: • Master Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university • Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan • Five years’ experience in a library setting with a minimum of three years of prior experience supervising personnel and managing budgets • Ability to adapt to change in work environment • Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable • Critical thinking skills • Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills • Experience in working independently and as part of a team • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public • Strong public service orientation Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing and community relations • Ability to develop and implement creative marketing approaches to reach targeted audiences • Awareness of public library trends, issues, and emerging technologies • Experience with community fundraising Deadline for application: Tuesday November 10, 2020 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert(a)northvillelibrary.org Applications can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 Laura Mancini Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 206 lmancini(a)northvillelibrary.org

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Bridging Michigan grants from Michigan Humanities
by Jennifer Rupp 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

[cid:0DE45544-4ED5-489E-8340-EB4C3EEE5F93] 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 Michigan Humanities launches Bridging Michigan Grant opportunity focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion work For immediate release October 20, 2020 Okemos—Michigan Humanities is pleased to announce the transition of the Action grant funding opportunity to the new Bridging Michigan grant program. This transition will allow for a more diverse opportunity for eligible projects with an increased funding capacity. Applications are now being accepted for work being implemented by Michigan nonprofits that address the systemic inequities that are currently facing our communities. Bridging Michigan will provide Michigan nonprofits with up to $1500 that can be used to spark in-depth thinking and conversation about the persistent social, economic, and cultural issues of systemic inequity that divide our communities. This grant opportunity invites Michiganders to reflect and use the humanities to look at the longer histories driving contemporary debates. Diverse projects from across Michigan, addressing different themes and using a variety of public humanities formats, including reflective conversations, reading series, film screenings with discussions, web project, walking tours, documentary films, public lectures and panels, and the creation of exhibits are invited to apply. This responsive line of grant funding will allow nonprofits to respond to community needs in a timely and intentional way. The goal of this funding opportunity is to empower Michiganders to be part the dialogue. Michigan Humanities is committed to bridging the divide through conversations, funding, and capacity-building to address systemic inequities in the state. For more information about this, and other funding opportunities and programs, please visit the Michigan Humanities website at www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org>. About Michigan Humanities Michigan Humanities inspires Michiganders to come together in creative and freely expressed ways to deepen our understanding of ourselves and enrich our communities. In carrying out this mission, Michigan Humanities builds awareness and excitement for humanities in everyday life, achieves best practices and sustainability for all humanities programs and services in Michigan, and upholds the following key values: * Inclusion, diversity, and equity * Discovery and understanding * Authentic conversation * Respectful collaboration * Meaningful experiences Michigan Humanities’ vision is for all people of Michigan to experience and understand the importance of humanities to enrich lives. ### Jennifer Rupp Director of Federal and State grants Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Circle Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org>

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RFID Security Gates - anyone using gates other than Bibliotheca or Envisionware?
by Kay Schwartz 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

Hi, All, About to do an RFQ for RFID gates and self-checks for our renovated building. Anyone using a vendor other than Bibliotheca or Envisionware for this? Willing to have a conversation? You can email me off-line kschwartz(a)fpl.info<mailto:kschwartz@fpl.info>. Basically just trying to find out whether we should include other vendors in our search. Thanks. Kay ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kay Schwartz Director of Library Services, Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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Libraries in Recovery: Reimagining and Rethinking the Library Webinar Friday, 10-23 at 11am ET
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/part-25-libraries-in-recovery-reimagining-and-… View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.m…> [https://mcusercontent.com/6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d/images/67aa6e7e-2cc5-40…] “Going Forward with Libraries Inside Out." Designing for Covid era and Beyond ***Friday 10/23: Registration Open! ***<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> Esteemed library architect Jeffrey Hoover leads a panel discussion: “Going Forward with Libraries Inside Out." Designing for Covid era and Beyond Topics: 21st Century Library Transformations • From Shelf Space to Social Space • Libraries as Essential Civic Infrastructure • What has been Drawing Folks to 21st Century Libraries? Libraries Upended by the Pandemic • Re-configuring Public spaces for Social Distancing • Social Distancing Shared Staff Offices & Workrooms • Socially Distanced Staff/Patron Interface Points Pandemic Influences for Post-Pandemic Libraries • New Services • New Modes of Delivering Existing Services • Spatial Impacts • Invisible Infrastructure Impacts Library Service without a Library Building • Inside-Out: Taking Library to Community Review Early 21st Century Precedents • Gates Funded at Helsinki in early 21st century (iGS – “Information Gas Station”) • Paris Subway Library Stations Satellite Branches • Meet the Community Where the Already Congregate • Outdoor Events • Indoor Opportunities *** Registration Open **<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…>

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Michigan Activity Pass Updates: Exciting News!
by Jim Flury 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

Good Morning, I wanted to share three very exciting MAP related news items with you today: 1. Re-opening of three popular MAP destination partners: We are pleased to announce that three popular MAP attractions have re-opened, and as such will now appear when patrons do a search for them at [ http://www.plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass/ | http://www.plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass/ ] In northern Michigan (Traverse City) Great Lakes Children's Museum is now open, via advance reservation. In metro Detroit (Auburn Hills, Great Lakes Crossing) two of our most popular MAP partner destinations, Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan and Legoland Discovery Center Michigan, have also re-opened. This brings the total number of active MAP partner destinations to 414. 2. Remember the QR Code? It has made a comeback. This comeback of the QR Code will soon be reflected on the various MAP promotional materials (bookmarks; postcards; and three sizes of posters). Brigette at TLN is redesigning the MAP bookmarks, postcards and posters so as to incorporate a QR Code for MAP [ http://www.plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass/ | http://www.plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass/ ] into them. Libraries and our MAP partner destinations want to encourage MAP patrons to utilize a mobile MAP pass vs. a printed paper pass whenever possible. The incorporation of the QR Code for the MAP website into the various promotional materials seemed an easy way to promote the use of the mobile MAP pass. The redesign of the MAP promotional material is nearly complete, and will be posted at [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ | https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ ] when ready. Thanks, Brigette! 3. Related to the above, TLN has contracted with Oakland Schools Production Printing and Graphics [ https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/school-districts/services/prodution-printing-… | https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/school-districts/services/prodution-printing-… ] to do a large print run of the currently being redesigned MAP postcard, including the MAP QR Code, at a heavily discounted price. These MAP postcards when ready will be made available in packs of 100 to interested Michigan public libraries. We will alert you via an email as to when the redesigned MAP postcards are ready. The MAP postcards could make good bookmarks as part of curbside service :) And of course so could the being redesigned MAP bookmarks themselves. Thank you for your continued support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Job posting: Cataloging Clerk
by Jessica Ishmael 19 Oct '20

19 Oct '20

The Lincoln Township Library is seeking a part-time Cataloging Clerk for 20-28 hours/week. Pay range is $10.50-$16.00/hr DOE. The Cataloging Clerk creates and maintains collection records as the first step in preparing library items for circulation and making them searchable for patrons via the catalog. This position involves a variety of technical and clerical procedures, and requires strong typing skills and a high level of attention to detail to ensure accurate records with a quick turnaround. A team-player with good listening and communication skills will succeed in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with their supervisor and colleagues from varying departments. A two-year degree from a recognized college in a related field plus previous library experience is preferred. Typing and strong computer skills required. Interested applicants are to submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of the Director, jishmael @ lincolnlib.org. Please visit https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/ to view the full job description. Best, Jessica Ishmael Director Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W John Beers Rd Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 ext 126

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