November 2020 - Michlib-l

Important news release
by EMAIL TEAM 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

The dedication of the The Pokagon Children's Learning Center will be on Friday, November 20th at 3:00pm at the new Hartford Public Library at 12 Church Street in Hartford. The Pokagon Fund sponsored the creation of our new children's center through their generous donation of $40,000. The center offers two exceptional literacy computers and a literacy touch play table, which can be used for up to 4-6 children, giant Legos, plus an extensive library of children's books. Mr. Marcus Winchester, Director of Language and Culture and Mr. Dan Petersen, Executive Director of the Pokagon Fund will be unveiling the dedication sign. The public is welcome to attend the dedication. Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)621-3408http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 11/9: Class I-III Next-Level Leadership Program
by Kristin Fontichiaro 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

On the off-chance that I'm not the only one feeling sluggish and sleep-deprived after watching too much late-night election coverage, we're extending the application deadline for the 2021 Next Level Leadership in Small and Rural Libraries program to this coming Monday, 11/9, at 2pm. The program seeks to build statewide collegiality and expertise in library leadership, with these four components: - Participation in twice-monthly professional development sessions from December 2020 - November 2021 - A monthly informal chat with colleagues to talk shop - A $1000 stipend to carry out a project designed for community impact - A face-to-face conference (fingers crossed!) in November 2021 designed and led by participants We know that we're all living in weird times, and you may think you can't stretch yourself further ... but consider that being part of a *group *could actually give you a network of colleagues and a deeper well of strategies to make this possible. Everything is online except for the November 2021 conference. A laptop and access to Google Drive are required. Participant expenses -- including acquisition of a laptop if you do not have one -- are covered with a $1000 professional growth stipend. Space is limited to 20 participants from Class I-III libraries who will be selected by application based on their application, geographical diversity, balance of class sizes, and variety of past experiences. Preference is given to library directors but is also open to department heads and assistant directors. The deadline for online applications has been extended to Monday, 11/9, at 2pm. To learn more: - View one of the recorded informational sessions (links here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/apply-for-2021/>) - Read about the program here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/apply-for-2021/>, see the schedule here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/schedule/>, and read over the FAQs here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/faqs/> While you're there, click on the "Conference" tab <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/> to register for the 2019-2020 cohort's November 19 online conference: Leading Big in Small Spaces. It's free! This project is made possible in part by the University of Michigan School of Information, the Library of Michigan, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you! ****Deadline extended to Monday, November 9, at 2pm: https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/*** <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/***>* -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Leasing a Library Building FROM SOMEONE ELSE
by Melissa Huisman 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

Sorry - the scenario is where our library would be leasing someone else's building. (Thanks Lisa!) [cid:image001.png@01D6B430.A6839740] Contact me: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org> :: 616-669-1255 x 5 From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Melissa Huisman via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, November 6, 2020 11:19 AM To: michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Leasing a Library Building Hi! Has anyone compiled a summary of this topic before? I'd like to know if any Michigan libraries lease their buildings, and if so, what are the issues? Thanks very much! Melissa [cid:image004.png@01D6B430.A6839740] Contact me: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org> :: 616-669-1255 x 5

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Virtual program recommendation
by Paul McCann 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

Hi everyone, If you are looking for an engaging, virtual cooking program, the Dexter District Library hosted Zee Shami, "Zee the Cook," for a very upbeat, participatory program for children and families. The program we had was 'How to Make Oreo Pops.' The program was very interactive, registered participants received a list of tools and ingredients to have at hand when the program started and were walked through the recipe. Families ended up with chocolate covered Oreo pops at the end of the hour long program. Zee took time to interact with all the children and families and gave advice on how each family was doing with the recipe throughout the program. Cleanliness and safety were stressed throughout. While not the same as having a live program at the Library, Zee was very adept with technology and showed close up views of the process. Aside from managing the waiting room, there was very little work for staff during the program. We did set up the Zoom meeting, manage the registration and issue the program link and equipment/ingredients list. We would definitely invite Zee back for another program at Dexter. Zee the Cook can be contacted through her web site at [ https://www.zeethecook.com/ | https://www.zeethecook.com/ ] or at her physical location: ZeeTheCook, LLC 24732 W Warren Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 [ tel:+1-313-414-2301 | 313-414-2301 ] Paul McCann

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Leasing a Library Building
by Melissa Huisman 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

Hi! Has anyone compiled a summary of this topic before? I'd like to know if any Michigan libraries lease their buildings, and if so, what are the issues? Thanks very much! Melissa [cid:image001.png@01D6B42E.977A2C70] Contact me: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org> :: 616-669-1255 x 5

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Assistant Director-Customer Experience, Houston Public Library (TX)
by Jobeth Bradbury 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

Assistant Director-Customer Experience Houston Public Library (TX) Do you want to be a vital part of the Leadership Team in a dynamic organization serving one of the largest populations and service areas in the United States? The Houston Public Library<https://houstonlibrary.org/> (HPL) seeks an eager, committed and experienced candidate with proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff to become the next Assistant Director of Customer Experience (ADCE). This individual is smart and strategic, effective, timely and innovative in delivery of objectives with experience in public library service delivery, project management, operational improvement, and change management. With approximately 500 FTE and $42 million operating budget, HPL serves 2.2 million citizens through 37 Neighborhood Libraries, a Central Library, and three Special Collections Libraries. The ADCE serves as an integral member of the Houston Public Library's Executive Leadership Team and plays a critical role in leading HPL forward. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to blend traditional and leading-edge library services in an environment of continuous improvement. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Customer Experience, the Assistant Director-Customer Experience's duties include, but are not limited to, providing strategic direction for the Central Library, 36 Neighborhood Libraries, 3 Special Collections Libraries and Mobile Express Library. With up to 7 direct reports and approximately 350 indirect reports; responsible for public facing operations and service delivery including directly supervising, coaching, and mentoring Senior Managers of Central Library, Neighborhood Libraries and Special Collections; resolving complex customer issues, ensuring consistent operations between HPL's locations, and overseeing the performance and development of frontline staff in partnership with the Deputy Assistant Director of Customer Experience; serving as an organizational leader, with a focus on operational improvement and change management as well as serving as a large-scale project manager; working closely with the Deputy Director of Customer Experience to develop initiatives and strategies to enhance the service priorities and goals for the Library and City; and assisting in the planning process of Library renovations and representing the Department at Capital Improvement Plan meetings in the community. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of experience with a minimum of three years in a managerial capacity. A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Preferred qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS; experience working in management/leadership at a large urban library; and experience working with people of diverse backgrounds. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, fluency in two or more languages, and current work with professional state/national organizations are desirable. See Assistant Director-Customer Experience<https://www.bradburymiller.com/Houstonjobdesc2020.pdf> for the full position description. Compensation. The starting salary range is $100,000 - 120,000 commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury.<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> This position will close December 13, 2020. Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** EEO Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

Summer Library Programming The "Tails & Tales" 2021 Collaborative Summer Library Program manual is live<https://www.cslpreads.org/>! However, LM purchased 1 access code per library, so an email went on Friday, Sept 25th, directly to all library directors, with the code (we will not be snail mailing it this year, only email). If you are the summer library program coordinator at a public library, please look for a forwarded message from your director or email me directly with an official work email. Once you have the code to access the manual, you will need to create a user account on the CSLP website, if you don't already have one. Manuals, graphics and more are available for download, printing, or you can continue to access it online through the library account. Please do not share the manual outside your library. CSLP's Organizational Coordinator Luke Kralik has made 3 short video tutorials on how to easily access the 2021 online manual and art files for #TailsandTales. Please follow this link to learn how: https://www.cslpreads.org/2021-tutorials/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…>. The CSLP 2021 Tails & Tales shop is also now open, please browse online: https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…>. Wandoo Reader - don't forget you can use your account to run Winter Reading Clubs, Teen Reads, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, and more! Training webinars and Demco Support information can be found at: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/michigan-wandooreader. MeL LM's MeL Team has announced the new MeL Connections for Youth Programming<https://mel.org/ld.php?content_id=57031801> and MeL Connections for Adult Programming<https://mel.org/ld.php?content_id=57757015> booklets! Also be sure to check out the new MeL Promotions Toolkit<https://mel.org/ld.php?content_id=57782064> that includes social media posts, bookmarks, and more. Find these and additional resources at www.MeL.org/staff<http://www.MeL.org/staff>. Resources Digital Issues of Public Libraries Magazine (May-Oct 2020) available for all: http://www.ala.org/pla/publiclibraries/digital MSU's Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) published a policy brief on COVID-19 and Third-Grade Reading Policies<https://epicedpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RBG3-Reading-Policies-F…>: An analysis of state guidance on Third-Grade Reading policies in Response to COVID-19. You can learn more about their COVID-19 Education Policy research here: https://epicedpolicy.org/covid-19-education-policy/. In the News... Managing COVID-19 Fatigue<https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=managing-covid-fatigue-home-lib…> - Library Journal, 11.2.20 As COVID Continues to Pressure Kids and Communities, Libraries Lean In to Support Mental Health<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=as-covid-continues-to-pressure-kids-and-co…> - School Library Journal, 11.2.20 How COVID-19 is Spreading in all 8 Regions as Michigan's Statewide Case Rate Soars<https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/2020/11/05/how-covid-19-is-spreading-…> - Click On Detroit, 11.5.20 Whitmer Asks Lawmakers to Pass Statewide Mask Mandate in Michigan<https://www.mlive.com/politics/2020/11/whitmer-asks-lawmakers-to-pass-state…> - Mlive, 11.6.20 These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a great sunshine-filled weekend! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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/> [cid:image002.png@01D6B424.5FA094B0]

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New Programming Guides & Promotions Toolkit
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

[White M on a colored background]We know many of you are often on the hunt for new tools and ideas to develop programming for your community, especially now that we're exploring the new world of virtual programming. Did you know you can find programming ideas and activities in the MeL eResources? Take a look at MeL's two new programming guides to find connections to the eResource content. Here are a few examples of what you'll find... * Hosting a virtual author visit? Investigate NoveList's robust collection of recommendations, genre guides, and author interviews. * Planning a storytime and want to include learning games or activities? Explore World Book Early Learning. * Supporting job seekers in your community? Use the Resume Builder in LearningExpress Library. Programming Guides You'll find suggestions for virtual and in-person programs. Most, if not all, of the in-person ideas can be transitioned to a virtual environment. MeL Connections for Youth Programming<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…> 1. Program ideas are tagged with age categories... Early Childhood, School Age, Tweens, and Teens 2. Topics include author visits and book clubs, storytime, STEAM programs, summer reading, and career prep/test prep MeL Connections for Adult Programming<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…> 1. Programming ideas fit with the following topics: workforce development (exploring a new career and acquiring new skills), basic literacy for struggling readers, family history, health & wellness for seniors, DIY gardening, DIY home improvement, crafts, and small business. Promotions Toolkit Looking for easy ways to promote timely topics and resources in your community? Now that we're all doing more online, you may find you're sharing more on social media or via email newsletters and blog posts. The resources in this toolkit support the marketing you do directly to your communities. The toolkit is a robust collection of templates, graphics, and copy so you don't have to create your own. Use these materials just as they are, or if you're feeling inspired by the ideas in toolkit, create your own assets, either by modifying what's in the toolkit, or by creating something from scratch. Graphics templates can be edited in Photoshop or Canva. 1. Guide to MeL Promotions Toolkit<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…> 2. Visit MeL's Library Staff webpage<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…> for access to: a. print assets supporting general MeL marketing. This includes MS Word templates for full page flyers, half page flyers, bookmarks, and a quarter-sheet notepad. Adobe InDesign files are also available. b. digital assets supporting LearningExpress Library and MeLCat marketing. They include Facebook and Instagram post graphics and copy. c. communication templates supporting MeL connections for information literacy, back-to-school, summer fun, and career transitions. You will find email newsletter, blog post, and press release templates for each of these content areas. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cid:image003.png@01D6B39A.DA9FCE90]

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Millage Renewal Passed
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

I am very happy to report that our .5 mill renewal passed with 68% support! We are so pleased, especially during these challenging times. -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Millage Renewal
by Trish Burns 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

The six year operating renewal for the Bay County Library System passed at a rate of 65%. We are pleased! Trish Burns, Director Bay County Library System 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org 989-894-2837 ext.2214 -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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