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Rural librarian Adult STEM training
by Kathy Kosinski 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Hello everyone! With SRLC coming up in Michigan, I wanted everyone to be aware of this opportunity as well: Rural Gateways: Fostering the Development of Rural Librarians as Informal Science Facilitators Califa is looking for librarians in rural public libraries who are interested in providing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programming for adults; must have at least 5 years' experience in a library. In exchange for completing a brief survey (10-15 minutes), you will receive a $100 honorarium and access to Rural Gateways website offering professional development training, planning, and program materials. The Rural Gateways project, which is funded by the National Science Foundation, aims to build librarians' capacity to plan and facilitate science-based library programs. The series of library programs uses videos and popular books to engage audiences and promote thought-provoking discussion, giving community members another reason to love their local library! * Submit your application by March 20, 2020 * Rural Gateways Application & FAQ<https://forms.gle/MCBxY2HoZ8y7pKSK7> Grant Award: $100 and access to Rural Gateways website offering public program materials, professional development, ongoing programming support, and an online peer-to-peer Best, Kathy Kathy Kosinski Member Services & Outreach, Califa Group 330 Townsend St. Suite 133, San Francisco, CA 94107 [Califa Twitter]<https://twitter.com/califa> T 415-817-1518<tel:6503562128> E kathy(a)califa.org<mailto:kathy@califa.org> W califa.org<http://califa.org/> [Califa]<http://califa.org/>

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SEMLOL Spring Meeting Registration
by SEMLOL Executive Board 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Good afternoon, Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-in-libraries-re…> is now open for the SEMLOL Spring Meeting. Please join us on Friday, March 27, 2020, from 1-4 p.m. at Madonna University in Livonia for the program, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Libraries: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Programming Jeff Witt (University of Michigan) Unseen: Designing for Diversity Jordan Gorzalski (University of Michigan) Using Information Literacy as a Backdrop for the First-Year Experience Jennifer Joe (University of Toledo) Role of Recognizing and Fostering talent in Support Services Staff H. Jennings (Baldwin Public Library) Human Library Allison McFadden-Keesling (Oakland Community Colle Program also includes the annual election and time for networking . Registrations received before March 23 will secure the early bird rate of $20. Registration on or after March 23 is $25. LIS students are encouraged to attend at the special rate of only $10 throughout the entire registration period. Parking is free and light refreshments will be served. Please see the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Holly Sorscher *Chair* :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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SEMLOL Call for Executive Board Nominations
by SEMLOL Executive Board 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Good morning, The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries (SEMLOL <http://www.semlol.org/index.php>) Executive Board is seeking candidates for an open board position. Serving on the SEMLOL Executive Board is a relatively low-commitment way to get involved in library service. We are responsible for hosting Fall and Spring membership meetings and the Executive Board meets monthly throughout the academic year. The majority of the board meetings are conducted via conference call with the exception of approximately 4 in-person meetings. Nominations are now being accepted for: - Chair-Elect - 1 open position with a 2-year term (May 2020-May 2022) - The Chair-Elect serves for two years, the first as Chair-Elect and the second as Chair. Primary duties of Chair-Elect include supporting the Chair in planning and executing the Spring and Fall membership meetings. Primary duties of the Chair include facilitating Executive Board meetings. If you are interested in being a candidate for election to the SEMLOL Executive Board, please submit your name by email to semlol.board(a)gmail.com on or before March, 18, 2020. Nominees should have the approval of their library director or dean and should be able to commit to a monthly schedule of meetings for the duration of their elected term. Public and academic librarians are encouraged to apply; early career librarians are also encouraged! Voting or approval of the new board members for the above positions will take place at the annual SEMLOL Spring Meeting on March 27, 2020, 1-4pm at Madonna University in Livonia. Candidates are not required to be present at this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Sorscher ( hvs(a)umich.edu) Chair. Sincerely, Holly Sorscher Chair :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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Call for Volunteers for the Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference!
by Donna Olson 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Hello Library World! If you are attending the best conference for small or rural libraries, the Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference, consider volunteering as a session monitor. You will be asked to provide a head count for the session attendees, greet the speaker and perhaps switch out the sign for the next session. No heavy lifting. The Conference will be held April 13-15 at the Grand Traverse Resort. It's easy. It's fun. We appreciate your help. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact myself or Sarah H (hashimotos(a)myjdl.com) off list. I look forward to seeing you there. Thank you! Donna *Donna Olson, Director* *Salem-South Lyon District Library* 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 http://www.ssldl.info | https://www.facebook.com/SSLDL https://www.instagram.com/ssldl | https://twitter.com/ssldl https://www.linkedin.com/in/olsondonna/ [image: America's STAR Libraries 2018] <https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljx181101Stars2018Main>

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Register Now for July 27, 2020, Pop-Up Conference: Adult Learners - Tailoring Library Services
by Platts, Barbara 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

In our ongoing partnership, the Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association (MHSLA) and the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) invite you to attend our first ever joint MHSLA/MiALA Pop-Up Conference! * When: Monday, July 27, 2020; 8:30AM - 3:00PM * Where: Michigan State University Main Library, Green Room, 366 W. Circle Dr., East Lansing, MI 48824 * What: Learn how academic, academic medical, and hospital libraries around the state are tailoring library services to meet the needs of adult learners. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with colleagues across the state before our two associations host our joint conference in 2021! The day will feature a three-hour continuing education course on Generational Learners followed by two panel discussions. Panel discussion topics * Teaching learners at different education levels * Accommodating learners through collections, services, and accessibility Speaker details coming soon. Registration: Continental breakfast and lunch are included with the cost of registration (parking onsite additional cost). Attendees have the option of joining the conference via Zoom if they are unable to attend in-person. * MiALA/MHSLA Member onsite: $20 * Non-Member onsite: $30 * MiALA/MHSLA Member Zoom (remote conference): $10 * Non-Member Zoom (remote conference): $20 For more information and to register, visit the conference information page: https://miala.org/adult_learners.php Registration will remain open through Monday, July 13. Thank you on behalf of the MHSLA/MiALA Partnership Task Force! We look forward to seeing you there! Jennifer Bowen, University of Detroit Mercy Diane Gardner, McLaren Hospital Flint Heather Ladiski, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Helen Look, University of Michigan Barbara Platts, Munson Healthcare Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University Jessica Sender, Michigan State University Stephanie Swanberg, Oakland University

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IMPORTANT ACTION REQUESTED FROM ALA
by Lester, Kathy 07 Mar '20

07 Mar '20

As of yesterday, the following Michigan Representatives have not yet signed on to the Dear Appropriation Letters for LSTA &/OR IAL. Please see the directions below to reach out to Senator Peters or your Representative if they are on this list. The deadline is Tuesday. So, please take action in the next few days. Thank you, Kathy Lester · Senator Gary Peters · Rep. Debbie Dingell · Rep. Dan Kildee (not on LSTA) · Rep. Andy Levin (not on IAL) · Rep. Brenda Lawrence · Rep. Elissa Slotkin · Rep. Haley Stevens · Rep. Rashida Tlaib FROM KEVIN MAHER, ALA Public Policy & Advocacy Good morning, I just did a scan of where we are on the signatures. The attached file is a list of all the House and Senate members who have not signed the LSTA and/or the IAL letters. I note which letter folks have not signed, if nothing is listed, they have signed neither letter. We are several signatures short of last year and if we can return all of last year’s signees, we should be close to last year. *The deadline to sign the letters is next Tuesday! (Senate deadline may be extended but the House deadline is firm.)* If there is any outreach you can do, today would be the day to do that! Urge your members to call your Representatives and Senators today to request they sign the letters. Feel free to forward to anyone you think is appropriate. - Contact the House of Representatives operator at 202-225-3121 to speak to your Representative. - Ask them to sign the “Grijalva-Young LSTA letter.” They can contact Flavio Bravo at Flavio.bravo(a)mail.house.gov or 202-225-2435 to sign. - Ask them to sign the “Johnson-Young-McGovern IAL Letter.” They can contact Nawaid Ladak at Nawaid.ladak(a)mail.house.gov or 202-225-8885 to sign. - Contact the Senate operator at 202-224-3121 to speak to both of your Senators offices. - Ask them to sign the “Reed-Collins LSTA Letter.” They can contact Elyse Wasch at Elyse.Wasch(a)Reed.Senate.gov or 202-224-4642 to sign. - Ask them to sign the Reed-Stabenow IAL Letter.” They can contact Moira Lenehan at Moira.Lenehan(a)reed.senate.gov or 202-224-4642 to sign. For additional information: - Visit the #FundLibraries <http://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries> campaign page to see if your members of Congress have signed on to the effort. - If not they have not signed, please email your officials and urge them to sign on to the Dear Appropriator Letters in the House and Senate. - Use this template for the Senate <https://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/write-a-letter?3&engagementId=505997> - Use this template for the House. <https://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/write-a-letter?6&engagementId=505968> If you want to take an additional step, call the office directly as listed here: - Contact the House of Representatives operator at 202-225-3121 to speak to your Representative - Ask them to sign the “Grijalva-Young LSTA letter.” They can contact Flavio Bravo at Flavio.bravo(a)mail.house.gov or 202-225-2435 to sign. - Ask them to sign the “Johnson-Young-McGovern IAL Letter.” They can contact Nawaid Ladak at Nawaid.ladak(a)mail.house.gov or 202-225-8885 to sign. - Contact the Senate operator at 202-224-3121 to speak to both of your Senators offices. - Ask them to sign the “Reed-Collins LSTA Letter.” They can contact Elyse Wasch at Elyse.Wasch(a)Reed.Senate.gov or 202-224-4642 to sign. - Ask them to sign the Reed-Stabenow IAL Letter.” They can contact Moira Lenehan at Moira.Lenehan(a)reed.senate.gov or 202-224-4642 to sign. Please share this note with your colleagues, friends, family, and any other library lovers in your life and ask them to make these requests. We need Congress to hear us, loud and clear. Direct any questions to Kevin Maher in the ALA Public Policy & Advocacy office, kmaher(a)alawash.org. Kevin L. Maher Deputy Director, Public Policy & Advocacy (202) 403-8236 ▪ kmaher(a)alawash.org ala.org/wo <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ala.org_wo&d=DwMGaQ…> @kev_mah <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_kev-5Fmah&…> [image: ala_stacked_color] Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA *Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014* Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) *Region 3 Director* American Association of School Librarians (AASL) *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2019-2022* East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimame.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> 810.333.5873

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2020 meetings for MI PR Group - updated
by Kelly Rembert 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Hi Everyone, As soon as I send it out, there are additions and corrections noted below in bold. Thanks, Kelly Hi, We're excited to announce the 2020 meeting schedule for the MI PR Group. The MI PR Group an informal PR group to work together and share our successes, learn from our non-successes and put our brains together to try and tackle issues and help all of our libraries. It is open to anyone who works in library marketing and promotions. If you have topics you would like us to discuss please email your thoughts. Our 2020 Meeting Schedule to add to your calendar: Tuesday, April 14 at 2pm at the Bloomfield Township Public Library - Topics: Covid-19; Census Marketing and Combating Fake News especially in an election year. Wednesday, June 3 at the Bullard Sanford Memorial Library in Vassar A date TBD in September for the day long Unconference at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. Thursday, November 12 at 2pm at the Novi Public Library - one topic will be insights gained from those who attended Library Marketings and Communications Conference. As we fill in more details on dates, times and topics I will update this email and send it out again! Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 ( tel:2487964367) krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Register soon for these MCLS cataloging courses!
by Gwen Haviland 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Upcoming cataloging courses from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basic<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> 3-day class, March 17-19, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-subject-head…> 3-day class, March 17-19, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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waivers and liability forms
by Melissa Malcolm 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Hi all-- A question about a liability form turned into our working on a policy for PR which is tied to a form giving consent to use photographs. The PR and media policy is fine, but we're having difficulty in figuring out procedures for storing and accessing consent and liability forms. If you have patrons sign release of liability forms, or consent forms for photography and use of those photographs, and have found an easy way to access the forms once they've been signed, would you let me know? I'd like to talk to you about managing these documents. Thanks very much. melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library "Where your story begins." 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 <callto:810.664.9521> ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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What we are doing to be proactive about germs
by Reed, Nyama 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

After much discussion this week with library staff, other library directors, and lots of online homework - this is the email I sent to staff this morning. Below that is info I sent my leadership team with lots of data from the CDC. Wash your hands, cover your coughs, and if you are sick stay home Hello Team, The Leadership Team has been discussing how best to respond to and prepare for germs in the library, whether COVID-19, the flu, or the really bad cold that hit several of us a couple weeks ago. It is important to note that we have a culture of conscientiousness at our Library, which results in staff coming to work even when sick because they don't want to let down their coworkers. In the current environment, we need to change our definition of "conscientiousness" to mean staying home and not spreading germs. If you have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, etc, please stay home until you are symptom free for 24 hours; truly symptom free, not that the symptoms went away because you took cold/flu medicine. If you are simply congested or have a cough, use your best judgement as to whether you feel up to coming to work or if you should stay home. Also, if your cough feels like it is related do our dry library air we have humidifiers you can put near your work station to help that specific area feel better. We will deal with desk coverage as needed based on call-ins. If you feel an illness coming on, please email the Leadership Team as a group asap. That way if your specific department head is off for the day, another department head can find a substitute. If we reach a situation where there are not enough staff to run the library, we will investigate offering reduced services or closing. We have never reached that point before and we hope we don't any time soon, but best to plan ahead. What are we doing to be proactive? Library-wide 1. The cleaning company is wiping all high touch points every night, such as doors, tables tops, keyboards, phones, etc. They upgraded from the regular antibacterial cleaner to a hospital grade cleaner. 2. We have put out Kleenex, antibacterial wipes, and sanitizing lotion for staff and patrons to use. 3. We put up signs in the public restrooms reminding people to wash their hands. * https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html 4. We plan to put up signs on the front doors and website that say something like: Feeling Sick? Stay Home and Enjoy these Library Resources * Check out this website for our inspiration: https://www.greenwichlibrary.org/feeling-sick-stay-home-enjoy-library-resou… 5. Staff should wipe down keyboards and phones at all shift changes, and in between as needed 6. FYI, other libraries the Library Director spoke with said they allow staff to use gloves if they want to. Currently we are leaving the decision up to each staff member. There are disposable gloves available if you prefer to wear those while handling materials. Please let your department head know when the supply is running low. 7. Each department is adjusting workflows to reduce touch-points with patrons. Alas, it is impossible to eliminate touch-points with “items.” * Circ Services * Providing sanitizing lotion and Kleenex to patrons * Having patrons scan their own cards * Wiping down laptops when they are returned * Youth Services * Providing sanitizing lotion and Kleenex to patrons * During Storytime registration next week YS staff will remind caregivers to skip storytime if they or the child is ill. * Wiping down Chromebooks when they are returned * Created a “Yucky” basket for parents to place toys kids chewed or sneezed on. * Rotating which toys are available to play with so some sit in the back each day and let the germs die off or get cleaned. From what is available online, most viruses can live on an inanimate object for only 48-72 hours. * There is not enough data yet to know if COVID-19 acts like a cold, flu, or something that lasts longer so our current approach is to be cautious. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/how-long-do-cold-and-flu-viruses-stay-…<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/how-long-do-cold-and-flu-viruses-stay-…> * Adult Services * Providing sanitizing lotion and Kleenex to patrons * Contacting people registered for programs and gently reminding them to stay home if they are sick. 8. The Library Director will be going to Costco this weekend and plans to purchase more sanitizing gel, wipes, and hand lotion (bc our hands are getting dried out from the alcohol). Anything else you think we should purchase at this time? 9. The Head of Circulation is working on a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan as recommended by the CDC for workplaces. Such a plan will describe who makes the plan to close the library and the phone-tree for contacting staff to inform them. (see link below for more details) As always if you have any comments, questions, or concerns feel free to stop by my office or email me any time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's are some good summaries from Wisconsin.gov and the CDC 1) https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/index.htm “While we have one confirmed case of coronavirus here in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers and DHS Secretary designee Andrea Palm emphasize that the risk to the general public is very low… Wash your hands, cover your coughs, and if you are sick stay home.” (emphasize added by Library Director: this is the key take-away from everything available at this point) 2) https://www.nlm.nih.gov/dis_courses/coop/index.html This course defines and describes continuity of operations (COOP) planning and why it is important for libraries to have a continuity plan in case of emergencies. 3) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/election-polling-locati… “This guidance provides recommendations on the routine cleaning and disinfection of … areas and associated electronic equipment …. It suggests actions that … workers can take to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by limiting the survival of the virus in the environment.” 4) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business… * Library Director’s take-aways, follow link to read full text * Recommended strategies for employers to use now: * “Actively encourage sick employees to stay home * Employees who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness are recommended to stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever (100.4° F [37.8° C] or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants). Employees should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick. * Separate sick employees * CDC recommends that employees who appear to have acute respiratory illness symptoms (i.e. cough, shortness of breath) upon arrival to work or become sick during the day should be separated from other employees and be sent home immediately. Sick employees should cover their noses and mouths with a tissue when coughing or sneezing (or an elbow or shoulder if no tissue is available). * Emphasize staying home when sick, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees * Perform routine environmental cleaning * Advise employees before traveling to take certain steps * Ensure employees who become sick while traveling or on temporary assignment understand that they should notify their supervisor and should promptly call a healthcare provider for advice if needed. * Additional Measures in Response to Currently Occurring Sporadic Importations of the COVID-19 * Employees who are well but who have a sick family member at home with COVID-19 should notify their supervisor and refer to CDC guidance for how to conduct a risk assessment<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/risk-assessment.html> of their potential exposure. * If an employee is confirmed to have COVID-19, employers should inform fellow employees of their possible exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace but maintain confidentiality as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees exposed to a co-worker with confirmed COVID-19 should refer to CDC guidance for how to conduct a risk assessment<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/risk-assessment.html> of their potential exposure.” Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed (she / her / hers) Library Director Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line)

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