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2nd Call for Proposals! Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation Conference (UPRLC) 2020
by Shawn Andary 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

***Cross Posted - Please excuse duplication*** 2nd Call for Proposals for the UPRLC Annual Conference. Those selected to present a break out session have their registration fee waived. Deadline in March 27th so apply now! From: Shawn Andary [mailto:sandary@uproc.lib.mi.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 8:36 AM To: 'slcstaff(a)uproc.lib.mi.us' <slcstaff(a)uproc.lib.mi.us> Subject: FW: UPRLC Conference 2020 - Call for Proposals Call for presentations and posters at the UPRLC Annual Conference! Do you have an interesting project or experience that you would like to share with others? The UPRLC Annual Conference is a great opportunity to network and share information and ideas with other librarians. Just fill in the simple proposal form with a brief description of your session. <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B2J27CP> The UPRLC Annual Conference registration fee will be waived for all those presenting a breakout session at the meeting. Each breakout session is approximately 45 minutes long, or if you prefer, share your project, service, or idea by creating a poster instead. Proposals are due no later than March 27th, and applicants will be notified later in April about whether or not their proposal has been accepted. Popular session topics include (but are definitely not limited to): * Library Programming * Technology in Libraries * Marketing and Promotion Ideas * Management and Budgeting * Community Outreach * Changing Role of Libraries ****************************** Shawn Andary Director Superiorland Library Cooperative (906) 228-7697 ext. 2 sandary(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:sandary@uproc.lib.mi.us> "Bad libraries build [only] collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." -R. David Lankes. ******************************

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Fw: Sesame Street Census Toolkit: Every Child Counts
by Mary Jo Vortkamp 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Hi Michigan Team, This might be helpful. Let's get those kids counted! Young children are the most undercounted group in the US. MJ Mary Jo Vortkamp B.A., M.L.I.S. Manager and Children's Librarian Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 13651 E. McNichols (313) 481-1742 Hours: M, W & S 10-6 T & Th 12-8 ________________________________ From: Sesame Workshop <census(a)sesame.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 10:10 AM To: Mary Jo Vortkamp <mvortkamp(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org> Subject: Sesame Street Census Toolkit: Every Child Counts Together we can help ensure that every child is counted! View in browser<https://www2.sesame.org/webmail/293712/666053464/3b1304de35a075ae9cb35aeb29…> [Sesame Workshop]<https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/0310-Census-utm-content-header/6yckfw/6660…> In anticipation of the 2020 Census, Sesame Workshop is launching a campaign to help families understand the importance of including all the children in their home on the census—and we need your help reaching them! We’ve created a Census Kit<https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/0-0310-Census-utm-content-text/6yckfc/6660…> to help remind families that every child deserves to be counted. The kit is FREE and features materials in English and Spanish. The kit includes: • 6 video PSAs and 1 audio PSA emphasizing the need to count all kids, and how the census brings resources to communities. • 24x36 color poster encouraging everyone to Make Your Family Count! • 8.5x11 flyer for caregivers describing how to complete the census. • Social media graphics with suggested posts and hashtags. [https://storage.pardot.com/293712/64927/spacer.gif] [https://www2.sesame.org/l/293712/2020-03-05/6xb3b9/293712/118120/census_ema…]<https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/0-0310-Census-utm-content-hero/6yckfy/6660…> Using these resources is simple. Try these ideas: Posters + Flyers • Print and hang anywhere kids and caretakers spend time (such as doctors’ offices, libraries, daycare centers). • Send them home with families to help remind them how to make all children count. • Attach or embed in an e-newsletter to colleagues and families. Videos • Share on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites. • Embed videos on your organization’s website. • Show families in waiting rooms or at consultations, or appointments, or parent-teacher conferences. • Send an email to census(a)sesame.org<mailto:census@sesame.org> to request video files if needed for other applications. Social Media Assets • Follow Sesame Street on Twitter<https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/sesamestreet/6yckff/666053464?h=XkRMJMF9km…> and Facebook<https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/SesameStreet-/6yckfh/666053464?h=XkRMJMF9k…> and retweet, like, share, and comment on our #2020Census posts. • Use #CountAllKids and encourage your followers to do the same. • Share the graphics and count all the ways kids matter! [https://storage.pardot.com/293712/64927/spacer.gif] Take me to the toolkit! <https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/20-0310-Census-utm-content-cta/6yckfk/6660…> Thanks for all the amazing work you do for children and families. Together we can help ensure that every child truly counts…and is truly counted! —Your Friends at Sesame Workshop Please contact census(a)sesame.org<mailto:census@sesame.org> with additional questions. [https://storage.pardot.com/293712/64927/spacer.gif] Follow us: [facebook] <https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/yellowfeatherfund-/6yckfm/666053464?h=XkRM…> [twitter] <https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/yellowfeather/6yckfp/666053464?h=XkRMJMF9k…> [instagram] <https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/sesamestreet-/6yckfr/666053464?h=XkRMJMF9k…> © 2020 Sesame Workshop | 1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 Unsubscribe<https://www2.sesame.org/unsubscribe/u/293712/3b1304de35a075ae9cb35aeb29f2f3…> Update Preferences<https://www2.sesame.org/emailPreference/e/epc/293712/MehYmLD7HxIRxAt-MawFCQ…> Contact Us<mailto:YellowFeatherFund@sesame.org> Sesame Workshop is a 501 (c)(3) (nonprofit) organization and donations are tax-deductible<https://www2.sesame.org/e/293712/Census-utm-content-footer-text/6yckft/6660…> to the extent otherwise provided by law. [GuideStar] [Accredited Charity] [https://www2.sesame.org/r/293712/1/666053464/open/1] [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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*Free* Climate Change for summer programming webinar tomorrow (Wednesday, 3/11)
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Free Webinar: Supporting Climate Change Education in Your Summer Program Join the National Summer Learning Association for a webinar<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> on March 11 at 2pm EST and learn about summer programs that are already committed to empowering students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the impact of climate change. You'll also learn about ideas and resources you can use with your program this summer. Register<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> now. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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/>

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new employee onboarding list
by Amy Rosen 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Hi everyone. Happy Tuesday! Does anyone have a new employee onboarding checklist / form that they can share? We have missed some items in the past with incoming employees. Know many things are the same for all of us and for specific items we can adapt the lists to our library. Thanks in advance Amy -- Amy Rosen Assistant Director White Lake Township Library 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road White Lake MI 48386 248-698-4942 ext 6 whitelakelibrary.org

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Ready to Read Michigan Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Ready to Read Michigan is under way with A Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes! After a number of requests, I wanted to encourage you all to not limit your programming to March is Reading Month - you are welcome to conduct RTRM throughout the month of April, as it does also celebrate the Week of the Young Child<https://www.naeyc.org/events/woyc/overview>. Surveys will be due May 1st to allow you time to conduct outreach & programs. Programming Guide: www.Mi.gov/ReadytoRead<http://www.Mi.gov/ReadytoRead> - Access the guide here to download/print programming resources, read-a-like lists, coloring pages, matching game, storytime dice, etc! Announcing our NEW Website! This website is designed specifically for frontline youth services library staff: www.ReadytoReadMi.org<http://www.ReadytoReadMi.org> - I am still working on updating it with support materials, etc., but I wanted to share it out before March ran away from me! If you create any programming support for Ready to Read Michigan feel free to share it with me at LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov>. I'm also open to any ideas or suggestions for year-round early literacy support. This site will be for your use, so please get in touch if you have ideas you'd like to share. Exciting Video News Starring Kevin Henkes! Children's Literacy Legacy award winner Kevin Henkes was here at the Library of Michigan on March 4th, presenting A Parade of Elephants to area preschoolers, caregivers, and librarians. While here, he filmed a very special recording of A Parade of Elephants for public libraries. The video is now in production, but I will have it to share with you all soon, for use in your storytimes/outreach! To see photos from the event go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/. RTRM Webinar with Jenifer Strauss: The recording is now available here: https://youtu.be/1uQWm2DpTgI<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> * Handouts: <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.goo…> http://bit.ly/StraussWeb_2_2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FS…> * Webinar Survey: <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surve…> https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5391937/StraussWeb-2-2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surve…> Survey & Reporting Details: Thank you Michigan public libraries for participating in the 2020 Ready to Read Michigan program. We hope you are able to engage with your early childhood community with A Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes. In order for us to improve & secure funding for the program, please help us by completing the survey at: http://bit.ly/RTRM2020. Please complete the survey when your Ready to Read Michigan activities are complete. For funding purposes we appreciate hearing from you by May 1, 2020. Thank you for your participation in Ready to Read Michigan program; the most important information for you to track is: * Number of programs and outreach events * Number of attendees, including % aged 5 and under * Feedback from the audience * What else would you like to see in terms of support from RTRM? This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Consumers Energy Foundation. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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/>

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity- Support Services Technical Services Clerk - part-time
by Marcia Dominick 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* Please join our excellent team at the Novi Public Library. We are only one of two libraries in Michigan who has achieved the QSAC Excellent Award through the State of Michigan. Our team is dedicated to connecting with our diverse community with excellent resources and services through our motto of *Inform. Inspire. Include.* *Position: Support Services Clerk (Technical Services), Permanent Part-Time* *Primary Duties & Responsibilities:* · Performs all duties assigned in the ILS Module accurately and efficiently; problem solves guest and catalog issues. · Performs workroom duties and other tasks as assigned, including sorting and loading carts for shelving; shelving of materials; shelf reading; processing holds, returns, and other materials from delivery; troubleshooting and maintenance operations of the AST System; answering main phone, directing calls, and making public address announcements as needed; and registering cash, check, and credit card transactions. · Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions, and demands; retains knowledge and stays up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures; communicates effectively with guests, co-workers, and professional colleagues. · Assists with opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department. · Assists with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the Library’s collections, display areas, and department areas. - Assists in accomplishing the Library’s and the Support Service Department’s goals. - Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate for the guests. - Enforces library policies relevant to public use; responds to emergencies and provides support, as needed; acts quickly, exercising good judgment. - Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. - Performs other duties as assigned. *Technical Services* - Assists, as assigned, to perform Technical Services duties. Performs acquisitions duties, cataloging, MARC record maintenance, materials processing and maintenance, and processing of ILL and MeLCat materials. *Job Requirements:* - High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. - Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical, and decimal systems of arrangement. - Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology. - Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and approachable. - Dedicated to providing positive customer service. - Dedicated to public service. - Strong obligation to confidentiality. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills. - Values diversity in the workplace and in the community. - Ability to speak multiple languages helpful. - May require a valid Michigan driver’s license based on assignment. *Working Environment:* - Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. - Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and/or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. - Evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are required. *Hours:* 24 hours per week · Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. · Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. · Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. · Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. *Salary:* $11.56 per hour *Benefits**:* Time benefits (vacation, personal business, and sick) based on a part-time employee formula. *Application: * · Resume, cover letter, and application required. · Available at https://novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline:* Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 5 p.m. [image: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1a1hecCo_tHMMH0i3Pb03DPoNkUQOHx4x] *Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Phone:* 248-869-7211*|Fax:* 248-349-6520 *|Office:* 248-869-7204 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Upcoming MeLCat downtime March 17 at 7AM
by Jackie Licalzi 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Good afternoon, We've scheduled a MeLCat (elibrary.mel.org) upgrade for Tuesday, March 17, at 7 AM. MeLCat requesting and other functions will be unavailable for a couple of hours. We will send a message when the upgrade is complete. MeLCat Implications: 1. Users cannot place new MeLCat requests. 2. MeLCat renewals may get a "server unavailable" message. 3. Library staff can process materials, but updates are held until the server comes back up. MyMeLCat Implications: 1. Users can access their MeLCat requests through other methods: -- DCB library users by a direct link: [DCB1] https://dcb1.mel.org/patroninfo [DCB2] https://dcb2.mel.org/patroninfo [DCB3] https://dcb3.mel.org/patroninfo [DCB4] https://dcb4.mel.org/patroninfo -- Innovative & Polaris/API library users by the local library account login page. MeL eResources Implications: 1. The MeL eResources at https://mel.org/az.php verify Michigan users based on the IP address of their computer. 2. Unrecognized Michigan IP addresses cannot use their MeLCat login or driver's license information for authentication. Questions? Please contact us at melcathelp(a)mcls.org.<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org.> Thanks - Jackie Jackie Licalzi MeLCat System Administrator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 Ext 146 licalzij(a)mcls.org<mailto:licalzij@mcls.org>

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Registration for the 2020 Beginning Workshop is Open
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Greetings! Registration for the 2020 Beginning Workshop<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> is open! To register, visit the Library of Michigan's event registration system<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>. Beginning Workshop is an intensive 3-day workshop for library staff seeking a level 3 or 4 certificate. Content is geared towards attendees with little or no previous library experience. Subjects include collections, customer service, technology, library law, programming, and much more. For details on the agenda and lodging reservations visit: http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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Checking in with CADL (includes interview with ALA's new Executive Director)
by Smiley,Trent 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

CADLcast Podcast - Listen to our great conversation with Tracie D. Hall, new executive director of the American Library Association. Listen right here: https://bit.ly/2TJVVBO CADL Spring Guide - Please check out our wonderful events like Capital Area Reads and services like LifeKits. Browse right here: https://bit.ly/2wKC3qI Special Reading List - Our collection development specialists created this Women's History Month list for readers of the Lansing State Journal. Read it right here: https://bit.ly/2TQbSXj Census - Librarian Jill Abood is leading our efforts in this area. Attached is a brochure we are sharing with the community. Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Job Posting: Technical Services Specialist at The Henry Ford (Part Time)
by Sarah Andrus 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE The Technical Services Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of technical duties to support functions of the Library. These functions include providing access to collections through physical organization and description, providing fulfillment operations, and orientating internal and external patrons with the library collection. This position reports to the Librarian of the Archives and Library. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Participates in the acquisition of materials, including purchasing, cataloging, and processing books, trade literature, periodicals, microforms, journals, databases, and videos. Tracks expenses for Library budget. 2. Generates interlibrary loan requests to other libraries on behalf of THF staff. Fulfills interlibrary loan requests from other libraries. 3. Perform a variety of library collection maintenance tasks, such as: daily shelving, shelf reading, searching for missing items, shifting collections, identification of collection material in need of preservation or reorganization. 4. Greet and register all clients. Provide an overview of services and policies. Answer reference questions about the collections and refer questions to Reference Staff as needed. 5. Introduce and explain circulation procedures to clientele. Use library system software to check books in and out to eligible clientele and generate notices. Record registration and circulation statistics. 6. Using the integrated library system, the EMu content management system, manual catalogs and finding aids, assist clientele to identify and request collection materials. 7. Create timely, informative written material which reflects the Mission and Vision of The Henry Ford and aligns with institutional communications policies. Incorporate images, video files, and links to collections records which enhance the presentation of the topic and the user experience. 8. Support Archives and Library operations and participate in other work as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * Ability to engage all levels of a diverse user community in a congenial and productive way. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Experienced with collection management systems, library information systems, and Microsoft Office software. * Familiar with library and/or archival catalogs and finding aids. * Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. * Ability to set and continually readjust priorities while responding efficiently to multiple service requests. * Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team. SPECIAL SKILLS * Coursework in Information/Library Science or Archival Studies. * Deep knowledge of library information systems functionality and operation. * Library cataloging experience. Interested applicants may apply at The Henry Ford's<https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/about/ways-to-get-inv…> website or here<https://www.applitrack.com/thehenryford/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=His…>. Sarah Andrus, MLIS Librarian P: 313.982.6100 ext 2294 E: SarahA(a)thehenryford.org<mailto:SarahA@thehenryford.org> www.thehenryford.org<http://www.thehenryford.org/> ................................................. The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn, MI 48124

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