March 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Free Shelf Label Holders
by Linda Cubbage 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

We have ten clear clip-on shelf label holders 1”x 6” we will send via RIDES. Please send code to lcubbage(a)wdlib.org Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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GPPL suspending programing for 30 days
by Jessica Keyser 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

Hi Everyone, The Grosse Pointe Public Library is cancelling all programs for 30 days. We will reassess in April. Jessica [cid:image002.jpg@01D5F883.2279F5C0]JESSICA KEYSER DIRECTOR 313.640.4775 ext. 1200 Expand learning, inspire creativity and connect our community grossepointelibrary.org

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MLA's response to COVID-19
by Rachel Ash 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

[cid:image009.png@01D5F880.2383F310] March 12, 2020 Dear Rachel, The health and safety of our members and our communities is our top priority at MLA, especially in relation to the coronavirus and Michigan's newly declared state of emergency. Yesterday evening, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released new recommendations that discourage events and gatherings of more than 100 people and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. We are committed to doing our part to curb the transmission of the coronavirus. This means we will be changing some of our programming for this spring, including rescheduling Spring Institute for Youth Services as well as our upcoming Human Resources for Libraries workshop. Please rest assured that we are committed to providing quality and timely professional development, education and networking opportunities for our members and that we will fully refund registration costs for attendees in the event that programs are cancelled or if for any reason attendees are unable to attend the rescheduled events. We will update you with more information as soon as details become available. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time! [cid:image010.jpg@01D5F880.2383F310] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director More Information Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released community mitigation strategies to slow the transmission of COVID-19 that urge residents to avoid gatherings of more than 100 people. A video of Governor Whitmer's press conference is available here.<https://www.facebook.com/wxyzdetroit/videos/659429514892160/> View the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Interim Recommendations for COVID-19 Community Mitigation Strategies<https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/03/11/file_attachmen…> The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a pandemic<https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remar…>. View more information at who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019<https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019> Please visit the American Library Association (ALA) pandemic preparedness resource page<http://www.ala.org/tools/atoz/pandemic-preparedness> for more information about how libraries can be community partners in response to this outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control<https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=MI08ES&cro…> provides updates on the virus and safety information for the public and healthcare professionals. The State of Michigan<https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=MI08ES&cro…> provides updates on the disease's spread within the state, as well as frequently asked questions available here<https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=MI08ES&cro…>. The State Department<https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=MI08ES&cro…> provides a list of travel advisories for those who are planning to fly outside of the United States. [Web Icon resized] 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<http://www.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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Maud Prston Palenske Library response to recent Confirmed COVID cases in South Bend....
by Stephanie Masin 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

Greetings all -- My supervisors and I met this morning and had just decided to cancel programming if/when there were confirmed cases in the SWMI area. As soon as I left that meeting we learned of a case in South Bend. We also learned that Kalamazoo Public had just issued a statement that they had canceled all use of their meeting rooms. As such, we made the decision to cancel our programming through the end of March and we will reevaluate each week leading into April as to how we will proceed with April programming. This pertains not only to our programs, but use of the meeting rooms by any group. We are in the process of notifying groups today and tomorrow. Below is the statement I posted on FB and will be on website: Greetings everyone -- We consider the health and safety of our patrons and staff a top priority. Due to the recent confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan and a recent case in the Michiana area (St. Joseph County/South Bend area), and the recommendation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer to avoid meeting in large groups, starting tomorrow, Friday, March 13, we are cancelling all of our programs effective through the end of the month. We will continue to evaluate the situation each week and, as we get closer to the end of the month we will keep everyone updated on April events . Please note: All public use of meeting rooms and community rooms from outside organizations is also canceled until further notice. We are working on contacting all of the groups that use our meeting rooms as well as community members who have signed up for our programs. We would also ask that for the foreseeable future, if you have donations you were planning on bringing in for the Friends, please wait to donate until we give the "all clear." The library will remain open for the time being and we will continue to disinfect surfaces and books. For those who are limiting their exposure by staying home but still wish to use library services, remember that we offer a large variety of ebooks and audiobooks through Overdrive at https://smdl.overdrive.com/ We will also work to add "virtual"/recorded storytimes and post those as well, for those who still want to have a storytime experience. We will keep you updated through our website, social media, and newsletter and as always, you can call us at 983-7167 if you have any questions or want/need to renew materials. As noted in our previous post, we do not want anyone to panic... but we do want to err on the side of caution. Thank you for your understanding. Stephanie Masin - Library Director Stephanie Masin Library Director Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us<http://www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us> *This message is for the intended recipient only and may be privileged, otherwise protected, or subject to other legal rules. If you have received it by mistake, please let me know by e-mail reply and delete it from your system; you may not copy this message or disclose its contents to anyone other than the intended recipient. If you are receiving this email as part of a group that is subject to the open meetings act please reply directly to me only, not the group as a whole.

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sick patrons
by Perri Saunders 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

Does your library have a policy/procedure in place for when a visibly sick patron comes in to use the library? Are we able to ask them to leave? I don't want to infringe on anyone's rights to use the library, but we have to protect our staff and patrons. When someone comes in coughing and obviously ill with a cold, flu, or whatever, what can be done? Thanks for your wisdom! Perri -- 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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Re: [Michlib-l] Post Corona Virus Clean-Up: Inquiring Boards Want to Know
by Kendra Wesner 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

I found the article (2018) below about disinfecting after H1N1. I do not know the effectiveness of far-UVC light killing COVID-19 although the article includes bacteria and viruses. I did a quick search on the cdc.gov site and did not see anything connecting COVID-19 and UVC or far-UVC disinfection. https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/news/external/2018/02/12/17/15/shining-a-… https://www.amazon.com/Ultraviolet-Disinfection-Lamp-Professional-Rechargea… The idea is thanks to my partner who studied emergency response in the army! Kendra D. Wesner, MLIS Teen Services Librarian Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Rd. Redford, MI 48240 (313) 531-5960 rtdl.org

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NEWS RELEASE: The Historical Society of Michigan Announces the Cancellation of the 2020 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference
by Hsm 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

cid:image001.jpg@01D049CB.CCD4EF00 Historical Society of Michigan 7435 Westshire Drive Lansing, MI 48917 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release The Historical Society of Michigan Announces the Cancellation of the 2020 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announces the cancellation of its 2020 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, which was to be held in Sterling Heights, Michigan, on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28. HSM has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation in Michigan for some time, and the Society's primary concern is the health and welfare of attendees, speakers, exhibitors and other guests who are registered for the 2020 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference. Multiple cases of the virus have now been identified in the counties adjacent to the conference meeting site, and more cases are expected to be identified in the coming days and weeks. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a State of Emergency for Michigan, and the state is moving to take aggressive steps to discourage the spread of the virus, including a recommendation that individuals avoid gatherings of more than 100 people. Center for Disease Control is also recommending that adults over 60 avoid large gatherings, which includes many of the expected conference attendees. Due to these circumstances, HSM feels that holding an indoor conference with more than 700 people together in relatively close quarters would put all attendees at risk. As a result, the Society has made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference. The Society feels strongly that this is the right course of action for conference participants under these very difficult circumstances, and HSM has asked all of the speakers to consider returning next year for the 2021 Michigan in Perspective conference so that the outstanding content that was planned for 2020 will not be missed. For those who are currently registered for the conference, information regarding a refund for the fees paid can be found on the Society's website at hsmichigan.org. HSM is also reaching out to all participants as well. The Historical Society of Michigan, publisher of Michigan History and Chronicle magazines, is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations. # # # To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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Programming
by Susan Wess 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

After careful consideration, the Milan Public Library has suspended all programming through April. We will revisit our programming plans at the end of April. Thank you to all the libraries who responded. As librarians, we hang tough in tough times. Be healthy and safe. Susan Wess, M.L.I.S. Director [https://email24.godaddy.com/download.php?rand=856291&folder=INBOX.Sent_Item…] 151 Wabash St. Milan, MI 48160 734.439.1240 734.439.5625 -- FAX

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS CANCELED ALL PROGRAMS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
by Farrell Howe 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 12, 2020 CONTACT Farrell Howe | Marketing & Communications Manager (269) 553-7879 Kalamazoo Public Library Has Canceled All Programs Until Further Notice Kalamazoo, MI, Thursday, March 12, 2020. Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> (KPL) considers the health and safety of our patrons and staff a top priority. Due to the recent confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan and the recommendation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer<https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499-521365--,00.html> to avoid meeting in large groups, starting today, Kalamazoo Public Library is canceling all programs until further notice. All public use of meeting rooms and community rooms from outside organizations is also canceled until further notice. For those who are limiting their exposure by staying home but still wish to use library services, remember that KPL offers a large variety of digital options<https://www.kpl.gov/digital-catalog/> including eBooks<https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/ebooks/>, eAudiobooks<https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/eaudiobooks/>, eVideos<https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/evideos/>, eMusic<https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/emusic/> and eMagazines<https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/emagazines/>. Our website, kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> is our online branch and it never closes. Any information regarding further disruptions to library services will be posted on our website kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> as well as on our social media pages. For more information on how to reduce your risk to exposure of COVID-19, please visit kpl.gov/covid19<http://www.kpl.gov/covid19>. ####

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Covid-19 & Programming
by Susan Wess 12 Mar '20

12 Mar '20

I know of one library that is canceling all program. Any others? Sent from my iPhone

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