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Re: [Michlib-l] COVID-19 Closure Question
by Debbie Mikula 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

It is our understanding that Dan Hurley, CEO of the Michigan Association of State Universities (MASU) has been in contact with the Governor's office and clarified that Executive Order 2020-9 does in fact include Academic Libraries. On 3/16/20, 3:31 PM, "michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org on behalf of Stacy Nowicki via Michlib-l" <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org on behalf of michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: Hi Oscar. Kalamazoo College Library closed at 3pm today. I interpreted the EO to say that the "public" means "people who are not library employees," so our faculty and students are the "public." The whole point of the Order is to restrict group congregating, and it would defeat the purpose to let non-employees (including students and faculty!) stay in the building. Further, all our library staff are now working remotely. We will check in with each other via Microsoft Team Sites, email, text, and Zoom. Stacy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Pronouns: she/her/hers Library Director, Kalamazoo College Library 1200 Academy St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 337-5750 stacy.nowicki(a)kzoo.edu Elected OCLC Global Council delegate representing libraries on Americas Regional Council -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Oscar DeLong via Michlib-l Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 2:34 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] COVID-19 Closure Question I have been asked to check with other Michigan Library Directors, especially those from Community Colleges, to find out how you are handling your response to COVID-19. Our response is being handled by the President’s Advisory Council (PAC), of which the library is not a part. As such, they have no input for how libraries are handling the process during their meetings. I have been emailing my supervisor updates that I find from MLA, information about suspected cases in our area and summaries of responses that I am finding (especially from the survey that has been circulating). Now I have been asked to explicitly find out what all of you are doing. I know that Governor Whitmer has issued an order No. 2020-9 today, that states Libraries and Museums in it, but PAC believes that it does not apply to community colleges if they restrict access to only students. As such, I am asking all of you what your take is and what you are doing in response. Thank you, Oscar _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Free online "field trips" and activities to share with patrons
by Reed, Nyama 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Here is a great list of resources that the Literacy Center at Cardinal Stritch University (Glendale, WI) shared. Many people, companies, and organizations are offering free resources for families in order to help students continue learning while schools are closed. Here is a list of just a few of the resources. * Charter will be offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 or college students who do not currently have service. It will start Monday, March 16, and be available for 60 days. You must call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll. It will also open its Wi-Fi hotspots for public use. * Monday, March 16 - Dan Gutman (author) will read parts of his new book live on Facebook at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. https://www.facebook.com/Dan-Gutman-60020139122/ * Beginning March 16, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will live stream Home Safari once each day from its Facebook page. Check the page for details. https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo * www.scholastic.com/learnathome has articles, stories, videos, and fun learning challenges free for up to 3 hours per day. * www.storylineonline.net/ is a free literacy program where actors read to children. * Rivet is a free app that families can download with thousands of leveled readers. You can download the app at Google Play. * www.getepic.com/ is a digital library of books aimed at children under 12. It is free for educators, and you can join free for 30 days. * www.learninga-z.com is offering free Raz-Kids and/or Headsprout through the end of the school year. Make sure to subscribe to Raz-Kids for the trial. * The Florida Center for Reading Research has many free activities to do with children. https://fcrr.org/resources/index.html * Khan Academy schedules for school closures has preschool to grade 12 activities. https://bit.ly/2UaBq1F * http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/ has a Google form with a list of educational resources. They also have a Facebook page. * Adventures in Familyhood identified 20 virtual field trips that you can take with your family. https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your… * Here is a list of over Over 30 Virtual Field Trips. https://bit.ly/3aYGTiK Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed (she / her / hers) Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources.

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COVID-19 Closure Question
by Oscar DeLong 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

I have been asked to check with other Michigan Library Directors, especially those from Community Colleges, to find out how you are handling your response to COVID-19. Our response is being handled by the President’s Advisory Council (PAC), of which the library is not a part. As such, they have no input for how libraries are handling the process during their meetings. I have been emailing my supervisor updates that I find from MLA, information about suspected cases in our area and summaries of responses that I am finding (especially from the survey that has been circulating). Now I have been asked to explicitly find out what all of you are doing. I know that Governor Whitmer has issued an order No. 2020-9 today, that states Libraries and Museums in it, but PAC believes that it does not apply to community colleges if they restrict access to only students. As such, I am asking all of you what your take is and what you are doing in response. Thank you, Oscar

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Re: [Michlib-l] Do you want to continue RIDES Service?
by Sue Alt 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

You do *not* need to tell us if you want to suspend service. If you want to *continue* RIDES delivery service to your library, let us know via the RIDES Assistance form https://mcls.org/rideshelp. If you have already told us, you do *not* need to tell us again. If you told us you wanted to continue, but changed your mind, tell us. Sue Alt MeLCat Support and Delivery Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org From: rideslist-bounces(a)mcls.org <rideslist-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Sue Alt via RIDESlist Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 2:43 PM To: rideslist(a)mcls.org; melcatlist(a)mcls.org; michlib-l(a)mcls.org; acad-mel-rides(a)mcls.org Subject: [RIDES] Do you want to continue RIDES Service? If you want to *continue* RIDES delivery service to your library, let us know via the RIDES Assistance form https://mcls.org/rideshelp. If you have already told us, you do *not* need to tell us again. Thanks Sue Sue Alt MeLCat Support and Delivery Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org<mailto:alts@mcls.org>

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Library of Michigan Closure Notice
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

As directed by Governor Whitmer's Executive Order No. 2020-9<https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/03/16/file_attachmen…>, the Library of Michigan will close to the public starting at March 16, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. and continuing until March 30, 2020. Library staff will answer phone calls and monitor reference emails Monday - Friday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) during the period of our facility's closure. For questions, please email Librarian(a)Michigan.gov or call 517-335-1477. Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…> Follow us: Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> | Instagram<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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Closing
by BillieJo Bluemer 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Rauchholz Memorial Library in Hemlock will be close today and remain closed until April 7. BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Do you want to continue RIDES Service?
by Sue Alt 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

If you want to *continue* RIDES delivery service to your library, let us know via the RIDES Assistance form https://mcls.org/rideshelp. If you have already told us, you do *not* need to tell us again. Thanks Sue Sue Alt MeLCat Support and Delivery Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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Library Closings
by dkreps208＠aol.com 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

The Bridgman Public Library closed effective today, through April 6. Staff currently selectively scheduled for the current week-subject to change. Dennis Kreps-Director, BPL

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Metro Detroit Book and Author Society Spring Luncheon has been cancelled
by Cathleen A Russ 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hello, Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, the Metro Detroit Book & Author Society's Spring Luncheon on May 18, 2020, has been cancelled. We hope to see everyone at the Fall luncheon on October 19. Please take care of yourselves! Cathy Russ President, Metro Detroit Book & Author Society [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage001.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0]<https://troypl.org/> Cathleen Russ | Library Director 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.524.3544 [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage002.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage003.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [/var/folders/c4/pn04drv965q2qlqx52sjgnvdhktm0j/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage004.png(a)01D4C2D2.9B24D4F0] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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Sodus Township Library closing
by sodustwplib＠comcast.net 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Sodus Township Library will be closed today, March 16, 2020, through April 5, 2020. We will evaluate whether to re-open at that time. Stay safe, everyone. Danette Albrecht, Director Sodus Township Library sodustwplibrary.org librarydirector(a)sodustwplibrary.org mailto:librarydirector@sodustwplibrary.org 3776 Naomi Rd. Sodus, MI 49126 (269) 925-0903

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