November 2020 - Michlib-l

Programming Accessibility in the Time of COVID
by Jen Taggart 18 Nov '20

18 Nov '20

Please join the Michigan Alliance for Cultural Accessibility (MACA) for a virtual workshop tomorrow, 11/19, at 1:00 PM EST: Programming Accessibility in the Time of COVID. Panelists from a variety of cultural organizations in Michigan will be sharing their latest programs with accessibility in mind. Registration is free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/programming-accessibility-in-the-time-of-covid… Jen Taggart Assistant Dept Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Rd Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302 248-642-5800 taggartj(a)btpl.org<mailto:taggartj@btpl.org> adaptiveumbrella.blogspot.com<http://www.adaptiveumbrella.blogspot.com>

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Join us this morning at 10am for the MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Building a Michigan Library Ecosystem
by Rachel Ash 18 Nov '20

18 Nov '20

Plan to grab a mug of your favorite beverage and join the MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Building a Michigan Library Ecosystem, this morning at 10:00am! A library ecosystem is the interconnected network of all types of libraries, library workers, volunteers, and associations that provide and facilitate library services for community members; families; K-20 learners; college and university communities; local, state and federal legislatures and government offices; businesses; nonprofits; and other organizations with specific information needs. A patron of one library is the potential patron of any other library at a different time of life or location. No library exists independent of the library ecosystem. When we stand together in mutual support using common messaging themes that demonstrate this interconnectedness, every library is stronger. ALA's Statewide Ecosystem Task Force has spent the last year working together to create a toolkit for state associations and their partners to help states strengthen relationships among all types of libraries and their leadership and professional organizations for the purpose of strengthening advocacy to a variety of audiences. Hear from task force member, Steven Bowers, Director, The Library Network, about strengthening the library ecosystem and learn about ALA's new toolkit created to help states strengthen relationships among all types of libraries. Fill out this short form to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrfuyvqz8pEtRSMor-QQO2rGipdv3-DM… This event is free to attend and open to anyone interested in joining the conversation! Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Re: [Michlib-l] MDHHS Order Information
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

John: You are correct – thanks so much for the catch! The dates are November 18 – December 9 Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. [cid:image003.png@01D6BD0C.3FA28100] From: John Clexton <jclexton(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 6:11 PM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] MDHHS Order Information CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> I'm presuming that's Dec 9th John John A. Clexton Library Director Gladwin County District Library 402 James Robertson Drive Gladwin, MI 48624 Phone: (989) 426-8221<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googl…> Email: jclexton(a)gcdl.org<mailto:jclexton@gcdl.org> On Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 4:27 PM Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: MDHHS Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 – Gatherings and Face Mask Order, November 18, 2020 (This order goes into effect Wednesday November 18,2020 and is in effect until Wednesday December 4, 2020) Below is an explanation of the sections of this order that are most likely to impact libraries. HOWEVER, library directors, boards and staffs are strongly encouraged to read the entire order<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> for themselves and consult with their legal counsel on any new policies or policy changes that may need implementation. The full text of this information sheet will be available today on the LM Coronavirus Resources page at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_98256---,00.h…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> What does this mean for libraries? The order has to be read as a whole because there are exemptions that affect the implementation of the requirements listed, as well as requirements in sections that relate to, or affect restrictions listed in other sections. Reviewing the relevant language above, in the context of the order as a whole,here are how these sections could impact libraries: * 30% Occupancy Limit - INCLUDING EMPLOYEES. Occupancy limit is determined by Fire Marshall’s determination of building occupancy limited to 30% of that occupancy. (Remember, under the MiOSHA Emergency Rule (5(8)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> , employees who can accomplish their work duties by working from home, must work from home, so only those employees whose work must be done on site should be in-person) Per MiOSHA, employer preference is not a legitimate reason for refusing to implement remote work if work can be done remotely. HOWEVER, if adhering to the 30% requirement (including employees whose duties require them to be physically at the workplace) would mean that a library could not admit patrons (a small library that would meet or exceed 30% occupancy with staff alone), patrons can be admitted one at a time. (Curbside service would also be an option here). * No in-person public meetings- Unless your board and public all live in the same house, public meetings must be virtual. There are no exemptions to 2(a)(2) – Indoor gatherings (gatherings are people from 2 or more different households in a shared space) prohibited at non-residential venues - for public meetings. Unless your board lives together in one house, a hybrid meeting is also not possible. * No use of meeting/community/study rooms by people from more than one household at the same time - even members of the same family but different households is not permitted (see definition of “Household,” above). * No in-person programs or story times/hours involving people from different households (including Storyteller/employees) * Except - In pre-K-8 School/Public Libraries as part of a regular class session subject to local health department and school district decisions under section 5(b) of the emergency order in compliance with all appropriate distancing and masking as required by MiOSHA and the School requirements. NO PUBLIC PROGRAMMING/STORY HOUR * CAN provide other in-person library services as long as * 30% Occupancy Limit is followed * Social distancing is maintained and enforced * Masks are enforced * Planned, sustained (6 minutes or more) gatherings of patrons/staff from more than one household are prevented. * Other MiOSHA cleaning and mitigation requirements are being adhered to. * Face mask requirement. * Everyone must wear a facemask if gathering outside the home. * Government offices/entities must require face masks for patrons and employees * Unless individual falls within exceptions. Each of these are available with a verbal assertion by patron. * Medical condition (Verbal assertion is enough) * Younger than 5 * Communicating with a person who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and whose ability to see the mouth is essential to communication. * Actively engaged in a public safety role (law enforcement, firefighters, EMT, etc.) * Are at a polling place for purposes of voting in an election. * Exercising outdoors 6ft away from others * Swimming * Eating or drinking while seated at a food establishment or private residence. * Engaging in a religious service * Giving a speech for broadcast or an audience (as long as audience is at least 6ft away from speaker). * A patron entering library without a facemask may not be assumed to be exempt. * Contact tracing * Library Privacy Act, section 2(i), MCL 397.602(i)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flegislatur…>, specifically includes patron personal information such as name, phone number and address as “Library records,” and therefore protected from dissemination except by written permission of the patron. * Libraries should NOT maintain lists of visitors to the library. This is NOT currently required by the Emergency order. * Section 9(c) requires entities to hand over information upon request of Health Department. Any library receiving such a request should contact their attorney before handing over requested information. Libraries are encouraged to consult their library attorney for advice on policies and enforcement. Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us! Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. 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W.K. Kellogg Foundation: National Day of Racial Healing
by Mary Jo Vortkamp 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

Hi Michigan Team, On the National Day of Racial Healing, individuals in organizations and communities come togetherto explore their common humanity and build the relationships necessary to create a more justand equitable world. The National Day of Racial Healing will be on January 19, 2021. WHY DOES THIS DAY MATTER? Racial healing is not only important, it is essential– because healing is at the heart of racialequity. It is not the responsibility of one person, one group or even one organization to drivehealing. The responsibility belongs to all of us to participate in these honest, powerful andmoving experiences andto pursue this journey together. Through racial healing, we can allforge deep, meaningful relationships, lay the groundwork to transform broken systems andcreate a world in which we are a new force for positive change. We choose Healing over Hatred, Belonging over Bias, and Unity over Division. Together we can bridge the divides to transform communities for our children and futuregenerations. There is a toolkit for libraries and another for teachers: https://healourcommunities.org/day-of-racial-healing/<https://healourcommunities.org/day-of-racial-healing/> Please consider joining! Thanks! Mary Jo Please excuse any cross posting. Mary Jo Vortkamp B.A., M.L.I.S. Manager and Children's Librarian Jefferson Branch of the Detroit Public Library 12350 E. Outer Drive 313-481-1760 Cell: 313-349-3129 Hours: Mon-Thur & Sat 10 - 6 and Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library (Temporarily closed for the prevention of the spread of COVID 19) 13651 E. McNichols [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Bloomfield Township Public Library returns to curbside service only
by Tera Moon 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

Bloomfield Township Public Library will revert to Phase 2: Contactless Service starting Wednesday, November 18. This phase includes curbside service, phone service, and virtual programming. We are not sure when we will move out of this phase. This is due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and for the safety of staff and patrons. Take good care, Tera Moon Assistant Director Bloomfield Township Public Library

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MI PR Group meeting slides
by Kelly Rembert 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

Hi, Thanks for the great meeting this morning and ways we can all use MEL! A round of applause for Liz!! The links from the meeting are below. Mark your calendar for our next meeting: Tuesday, December 15 at 10:00am on zoom It will be a roundtable discussion - If you have a question you would like to pose to the group please let me know and we will add it into the mix. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/92720231027?pwd=YUc3QnZzVngvZVpJQXBRTFhxMlMwUT09 Password: 961097 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3649 USA 8885578511 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 865869 Thanks, 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 >>> "Breed, Liz (MDE)" <BreedL(a)michigan.gov> 11/17/20 11:29 AM >>> Hi Kelly – Here are the links from everything I talked about today… * Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fqbsW5ZF9AtyNL-S-GaTS9ZHhPnRwJ5yigl… * MeL Connections for Youth Programming book * MeL Connections for Adult Programming book * Guide to MeL Promotions Toolkit * All of the files in the MeL Promotions Toolkit can be found here: https://mel.org/staff Mary we missed you, and hope everything is calming down for you today. Looking forward to our next meeting! Many thanks, Liz Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl(a)michigan.gov www.mel.org | Follow MeL: Facebook and Twitter

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Dearborn Public Library Closed Due to Power Outage
by Tansek, Matthew 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

Greetings Michlib-l, Due to a continuing power outage at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, all Dearborn Public Library buildings are closed today Tuesday, November 17. There is no Curbside Pickup available at any of our three locations today. Library services online are limited. Additionally, with the significant increase in COVID cases in Wayne County, and throughout Michigan, beginning Wednesday, November 18, the Henry Ford Centennial Library will return to only offering Curbside Pickup service. Updates and additional information can be found at https://dearbornlibrary.org -Matt Matthew Robert Tansek Library Systems Specialist | Dearborn Public Library mtansek(a)ci.dearborn.mi.us<mailto:mtansek@ci.dearborn.mi.us> 313-943-3653

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December Library Law Spotlight Webinar-Registration Now Open
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

Greetings! Registration is now open for December Library Law Spotlight Webinar. This webinar will take place on Friday, December 18, 2020 from 10:00am-11:30am. This month's topic is Remote Work. Remote work is something unfamiliar to many Michigan Libraries- and Library Boards. The past weeks have demonstrated that libraries must be open to the realities of remote work for some employees. Mike Blum, an Employment Law attorney with the Foster Swift law firm, and Anne Suernyck, a Library Law Attorney with the Foster Swift will join Clare Membiela in a Q&A format to discuss remote work policies and procedures for libraries and other pandemic issues. For more information and to register, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…>. (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) We hope to see you then! Thank you, Becky Wartella Department Technician Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 [cid:image003.png@01D6BCDF.B63C1C90]

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 73, Issue 16
by Ellen Pitcher 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

----- Original Message ----- From: "michlib-l-request" <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> To: michlib-l(a)mail3.mcls.org Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:00:01 AM Subject: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 73, Issue 16 Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to michlib-l(a)mail3.mcls.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to michlib-l-request(a)mail3.mcls.org You can reach the person managing the list at michlib-l-owner(a)mail3.mcls.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." Today's Topics: 1. MIOSHA - State Emphasis Program for worker protections in offices and remote work policies (Shannon White - Library of Michigan) 2. Yooper Talk with Kathryn Remlinger (Tracy Wilson (Roseville Public Library)) 3. Tomorrow, Tuesday at 10am - MEL Marketing with Liz Breed (Kelly Rembert) 4. Hartford Public Library (EMAIL TEAM) 5. Library closing for three weeks (Mary Barker) 6. Re: Library closing for three weeks (Mary Harrison) 7. MDHHS Order Information (Membiela, Clare (MDE)) 8. FW: New Emergency Order Prohibits In-Person Public Meetings (Membiela, Clare (MDE)) 9. lobby service (Jennifer Hassell) 10. Re: lobby service (Susan Wess) 11. Baldwin Public Library reverts to curbside pickup service only (Doug Koschik) 12. Re: Current Covid open/ closed question (Lisa Waskin) 13. Re: Current Covid open/ closed question (Tamara Denby) 14. Re: Current Covid open/ closed question (Tracy Logan) 15. Re: Current Covid open/ closed question - St. Clair County Library System curbside (Mercatante, Michael) 16. Register today for Friday's MCLS Annual Membership Meeting (Heather Ladiski) 17. CPL Job Posting (Shipra Sharma) 18. In case you missed the live MIOSHA Emergency Rules Q&A about COVID-19 workplace safety (Shannon White - Library of Michigan) 19. Closes Sunday, Nov. 22! Executive Director position-Allen County Public Library (Fort Wayne, IN) (Jobeth Bradbury) 20. book (Diane Eisenga) 21. sharing policies (Perri Saunders) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mail3.mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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sharing policies
by Perri Saunders 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

If you have something in your policies or job description about impartiality/neutrality in discussions between staff and patrons, could you share? I feel like this is a weird request, but with so many controversial topics out there right now (politics being number one), we want to keep things neutral. We may not agree with the opinions of patrons, but I think we need to keep from expressing our views in the library setting. *ALSO* - Do you have a simple remote work policy? This is what we have so far (unapproved): There may be a period that a work-at-home order is put in place by MIOSHA, the health department, or other state or local entities. During a work-at-home order, employees that can perform their duties at home must work remotely. Because most library work involves interaction with the public and access to library records, those staff duties must be done at the library. Additionally, two staff members are required to work during all open hours to ensure staff security. The Director and AD will make every effort to assign duties that can be performed at home for a portion of each staff member’s scheduled work hours. This is an addition to our ever growing COVID-19 Response and Preparedness Plan - feel free to steal if you want. I'm just trying to get it covered. :) -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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