November 2020 - Michlib-l

Library closing for three weeks
by Mary Barker 16 Nov '20

16 Nov '20

The Pentwater Township Library will be closing on Wednesday, Nov 18---Wednesday, December 9th for the three week pause is to be sure our patrons stay home and stop the spread. We do not have covid, but want to help stop the huge increase in the number of cases in our community. Mary Barker, Director Pentwater Township Library 402 E. Park Street Pentwater, MI 49449-7710 231 869-8581

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Hartford Public Library
by EMAIL TEAM 16 Nov '20

16 Nov '20

The Hartford Public Library is still open, but book club has been postponed until December. Face covering and social distancing is required. We are considering going to curbside possibly next week. Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Tomorrow, Tuesday at 10am - MEL Marketing with Liz Breed
by Kelly Rembert 16 Nov '20

16 Nov '20

Hi, The MI PR Group's first learning session comes up tomorrow on Tuesday, Nov 17 at 10:00am MEL Marketing with Liz Breed Looking for content marketing ideas? Learn how content marketing can boost your engagement efforts and get a look at MeL’s new Promotions Toolkit which offers a set of print and digital assets and communications templates like email newsletter, blog post and press release templates to support your content marketing efforts. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/92720231027?pwd=YUc3QnZzVngvZVpJQXBRTFhxMlMwUT09 ( https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…) Password: 961097 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3649 ( tel:2154463649) USA 8885578511 ( tel:8885578511) (US Toll Free) Conference code: 865869 The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes, and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! We will have one meeting every month on the third Tuesday of each month. Round table meetings Once a quarter we will host a round table discussion. Questions will be asked to the group and we welcome all to join in and share their thoughts, concerns, questions and ideas. These will be December 15, 2020, March 16, 2021 and June 15, 2021 at 10:00am on Zoom. Learning Sessions In between we will host a monthly learning session. This will be led by a colleague on a topic they know and want to share. These will be informal chances to learn more about a service, idea, product with no sales pitch and ask all the questions you'd like. We have presenters on deck for Canva and LibraryAware. What can you present on? Do you have good internal staff communications tips, are great at Instagram graphics, can naviage Facebook Business Suite and more???? Please let us know! Do you have any questions, want to lead a learning session or to say hi contact Kelly atkrembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org. Much thanks to Liz Breed and Mary Ruthko for helping to organize all of this! Have a great day, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Yooper Talk with Kathryn Remlinger
by Tracy Wilson (Roseville Public Library) 16 Nov '20

16 Nov '20

Hi all, Here is information on a program we are hosting tomorrow night. Feel free to attend or promote to your patrons. Join Kathryn Remlinger, Ph.D., Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 PM as she discusses the social and linguistic history of English in the U.P. or "Yooper Talk!" We will be meeting via Zoom. Here is the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/s/97336562373 Tracy Wilson Adult Services Coordinator (P) 586-447-4558 twilson(a)roseville-mi.gov rosevillelibrary.org<http://rosevillelibrary.org> [1506800616286_PastedImage]

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TODAY, Nov 16 @ 2pm ET: MIOSHA Remote work policies live Q&A
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 16 Nov '20

16 Nov '20

Join us to learn more about workplace safety requirements --- LIVE Q&A --- [remote work policies live q&a]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Join us for a live virtual event to provide you with important information and updates on remote work policies and workplace safety during the pandemic. Sean Egan, Michigan Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety, will be answering your workplace safety questions related to the remote work policies outlined in the MIOSHA Emergency Rules<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, state expectations and worker's health and safety requirements. Learn more about the State Emphasis Program on remote work.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 Join using Microsoft Teams [Join the event]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________

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Gladwin County District Library
by John Clexton 15 Nov '20

15 Nov '20

Gladwin County District Library will also be closing beginning on Wednesday, November 18th, thru Wednesday, December 9th John A. Clexton Library Director Gladwin County District Library 402 James Robertson Drive Gladwin, MI 48624 Phone: (989) 426-8221 <https://www.google.com/search?q=gladwin+district+library&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS83…> Email: jclexton(a)gcdl.org

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GDL Temporary Closing Round 2.
by David Conklin 15 Nov '20

15 Nov '20

In light of today’s announcement from MDHHS, GDL will be closed beginning on Wednesday, November 18th, thru Wednesday, December 9th. Stay home, stay safe. David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335<tel:(810)%20230-3335> Office (810) 732-1161<tel:(810)%20732-1161> Fax dconklin(a)thegdl.org<mailto:dconklin@thegdl.org> Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504 Sent from mobile office.

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Re: [Michlib-l] New MDHHS Order and Restrictions
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 Nov '20

15 Nov '20

Hi MDHHS issued a new order today implementing new restrictions on occupancy and gatherings. https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-545136--,00.h… The new restrictions go into effect on Wednesday Nov. 18. LM is reviewing the order and will release more information tomorrow. See the forwarded press release below for additional information. Thanks and Take Care! Sincerely, Clare ________________________________ From: Michigan State Police <MichStatePolice(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 6:02 PM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: NEWS RELEASE: MDHHS Issues Three-Week Epidemic Order to Save Lives, Protect Frontline Heroes During Fall COVID-19 Surge [News from the State Emergency Operations Center] MDHHS Issues Three-Week Epidemic Order to Save Lives, Protect Frontline Heroes During Fall COVID-19 Surge New order limits indoor and outdoor gatherings where COVID-19 is more likely to spread from person to person LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> today that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates. Under this order, indoor residential gatherings are limited to two households at any one time. However, MDHHS strongly urges families to pick a single other household to interact with over the next three weeks, consistent with new guidance released by the department<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. The order is aimed at limiting residential and non-residential gatherings where COVID-19 spreads rapidly. Bars and restaurants will be open for outdoor dining, carry-out and delivery only. Gyms will remain open for individual exercise with strict safety measures in place. Casinos, movie theaters and group exercise classes will be closed. Professional and college sports meeting extraordinary standards for risk mitigation may continue without spectators, however all other organized sports must stop. Colleges and high schools may proceed with remote learning, but must end in-person classes. “In the spring, we listened to public health experts, stomped the curve, and saved thousands of lives together. Now, we must channel that same energy and join forces again to protect our families, frontline workers and small businesses,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Right now, there are thousands of cases a day and hundreds of deaths a week in Michigan, and the number is growing. If we don’t act now, thousands more will die, and our hospitals will continue to be overwhelmed. We can get through this together by listening to health experts once again and taking action right now to slow the spread of this deadly virus." “Indoor gatherings are the greatest source of spread, and sharply limiting them is our focus,” said MDHHS Director Robert Gordon. “The order is targeted and temporary, but a terrible loss of life will be forever unless we act. By coming together today, we can save thousands of lives.” Today’s order, which takes effect Wednesday, Nov. 18, is not a blanket stay-home action like in the spring. The order leaves open work that cannot be performed from home, including for manufacturing, construction and health occupations. Outdoor gatherings, outdoor dining and parks remain open. Individualized activities with distancing and face masks are still allowed: retail shopping; public transit; restaurant takeout; personal-care services such as haircuts, by appointment; and individualized exercise at a gym, with extra spacing between machines. Michigan has seen fewer outbreaks associated with elementary and middle schools, and younger children are most in need of in-person instruction. In-person K-8 schooling may continue if it can be done with strong mitigation, including mask requirements, based on discussion between local health and school officials. Childcare also remains open to support working parents. Throughout this crisis, Michigan’s teachers and childcare workers have served on the front lines ensuring support for working parents and educating our children. Governor Whitmer’s administration has worked around the clock to protect Michigan’s teachers and childcare workers and the other heroes serving on the front lines of the pandemic. [PAUSE] “The data we are seeing is alarming. COVID-19 is impacting every area of our state. Our healthcare systems are becoming overwhelmed, and our contact tracers cannot keep up,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. “If we do not act now, we risk thousands more deaths, and even more people having long-term health consequences. The actions we are taking today are the best opportunity we have to get this virus under control.” “We know these restrictions are difficult, but we support them as a necessary step to mitigate the spread of this virus. We have seen firsthand the devastating effects of COVID-19,” said Wright L. Lassiter III, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System. “The dramatic rise in admissions at hospitals across Michigan is not sustainable. We strongly urge everyone to honor these restrictions and continue safety measures like wearing masks, avoiding gatherings, and practicing social distancing and hand hygiene. Preventing the spread is our collective responsibility and we must be willing to make these sacrifices to save lives of those we love.” “Restaurants and bars have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic but we understand these new restrictions while painful are necessary to try to flatten the curve and save lives,” said Paola R. Mendivil, owner of El Granjero Mexican Grill, a family-owned restaurant in Grand Rapids. “We in the restaurant industry understand we have to listen to medical experts and work together to beat COVID-19 and we applaud the Governor for her continued support for additional federal stimulus dollars so we keep struggling restaurants and bars afloat during these difficult times and support the tens of thousands of restaurant workers who put themselves at risk each and every day.” “We stand united with Governor Whitmer’s decision to impose additional restrictions to protect Michiganders against the spread of COVID-19,” said Tommey Walker, creator of Detroit vs Everybody. “We are currently making plans to be innovative and pivot as we enter the holiday season. We beat this last time by listening to the public health experts, and we can beat it again. These steps are what the public health experts say we need to take to avoid overwhelmed hospitals and death counts like we saw in the spring. Together we can make a difference. Everybody vs. COVID-19.” Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> and CDC.gov/Coronavirus<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. MEDIA CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin<mailto:sutfinl1@michigan.gov>, 517-241-2112 ### Social Gatherings Guidance<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Pause to Save Lives Infographic<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Safe Social Pods Guidance<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> * JIC News Release 381 - Pause to Save Lives.pdf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ [Visit us on Facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> [Visit us on Twitter] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> [Visit us on YouTube] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> [Sign up for email updates] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> [Follow the Michigan State Police on Instagram] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Your Preferences<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | Unsubscribe<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | Help<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | Contact Us<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | www.michigan.gov/msp<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ This email was sent to membielac(a)michigan.gov using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan State Police · P.O. 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This patron travelled many lightyears to get to the library
by Ryan Tackabury 15 Nov '20

15 Nov '20

Hi everyone, We had a fun visitor at the Genesee District Library this week, and wanted to share it with all of you. I think they were looking for books on childcare, specifically for small, 50 year old toddlers. https://www.facebook.com/geneseedistrictlibrary/photos/a.10151349785658517/… [cid:50c14a96-1034-4f23-9d54-49d82afc71c9] The wearer was very excited to show off their 3D printed helmet. Have a great weekend. Ryan Tackabury Digital Services Librarian Genesee District Library 4195 W Pasadena Ave. Flint, MI 48504 (810) 230-3336 www.thegdl.org<http://www.thegdl.org/>

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Sunday Eve. Press Conference - Update on Restrictions
by Debbie Mikula 15 Nov '20

15 Nov '20

Sorry for the Sunday update, but thought some of you may like to know in advance – this comes from MIRS and from MSN.com: Gov. Gretchen WHITMER has a 6 p.m press conference scheduled for tonight during which she is expected to bring Michigan back to a lower phase in the Michigan Safe Start plan. This will mean a return to tighter restrictions on movement in response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases and lower hospital bed capacity. On Saturday, the state reported 7,072 new cases of the virus as numbers continue to climb to new daily records. Another 65 new deaths were reported on Saturday bringing the number of COVID-19 deaths to 7,994. Michigan is at Stage 4 of the Restart Plan currently. LIVE STREAM FOR PUBLIC VIEWING: twitter.com/GovWhitmer<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy…> Facebook.com/GovGretchenWhitmer<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy…> https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sources-whitmer-administration-to-announc… [Web Icon resized] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI. 48911 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 224 Cell: 517-404-3533 dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org>

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