April 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Join us Friday for a dialogue about the post-pandemic library
by Pam Seabolt 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

We invite you to join MCLS staff for the next dialogue and discussion in our weekly series of conversations around the environment we find ourselves working in right now and what opportunities might exist as we move forward. This week we continue to discuss and co-create the post-pandemic library world. The top images of the preferred post-pandemic library future from last week’s discussion are: * Libraries deemed MOST ESSENTIAL institution in the country * Places to re-connect = libraries * Serving the underserved with new vigor * Taking the library out of the building * Library saves the day with remote patron services * Great community collaborators providing convenient services and leading in safe practices * Reinventing traditional services to meet the needs of today’s worlds * Continue to remove barriers to service and keep those changes in place * Library supports “life-essential” activities Part support group, part visioning, let’s share our thoughts and ideas as we delve deeper into these images of our preferred future. Join us this week on Friday, April 17 at 11:00 EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom. Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues by visiting https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you Friday! **************************** Pamela Seabolt Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [signature_1489229675]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_1733358194] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1808648561] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Join MLA tomorrow for a FREE MLA Connect Webinar: Library Employment Policies
by rfash＠milibraries.org 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

Join MLA and Attorney Mike Blum of Foster, Swift, Collins, & Smith PC tomorrow, Friday, April 17 from 1:00 - 2:00pm for another FREE MLA Connect Webinar! It is important to ensure that employment policies are current and fully protect the library's legal interests. Employee handbooks are essential for employers in today's litigious environment. However, there are mistakes in drafting policies that could jeopardize an employer's ability to successfully defend employment claims. We will explore phrases and terms that should never be used in employment policies, and discuss do's and don'ts of drafting an effective employee handbook. We will also discuss strategies for getting employees back to work once Gov. Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order expires, and how to deal with employees who resist and would prefer to collect unemployment benefits. This webinar is free to attend for MLA Members. A maximum of 100 attendees can attend the live webinar. Registration is first-come, first-served. You must be an MLA member to register. Nonmembers interested in attending are welcome to join MLA by filling out the online membership application<https://www.milibraries.org/join-or-renew#indmemtypes> or by contacting us at (517) 394-2774 or MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org>. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the webinar on the zoom platform. A recording of the session will be available on the MLA website for those unable to attend the live event. Learn more and register: https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de… [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 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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PLEASE SHARE - Message regarding expiring licenses and vehicle registrations
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

Hello, library partners. I hope you and your staff are staying safe and well during this extraordinary time. For those of you who are still using social media, publishing newsletters or updating websites, we would be grateful if you could share the following message. As always, thank you for your help. Relief for some drivers and vehicle owners - Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that temporarily extends the expiration of driver's licenses, state IDs and vehicle registrations in Michigan. The extension goes through June 30, 2020. No late fees will be assessed by the Secretary of State's Office. Those who can renew online at ExpressSOS.com<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.expres…> are encouraged to do so. You can read the full executive order here<https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/04/13/file_attachmen…>. Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 335-3263 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: SimlarC(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:SimlarC@Michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235>

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MiYouth Virtual Meeting recap from 4.15.20
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

We had a great discussion yesterday on the MiYouth call around "Why" we do summer reading, our measures of success and what our communities might need this summer... You can find our chatbox & more at: https://bit.ly/MiYouth4_15_20. Feel free to add comments in our open notes doc! Don't forget for additional resources, from streaming storytime to child mental health, go to: http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual. We'll begin discussion next week around how to re-engage with our families in a time of crisis. Each week the link & password are the same: MiYouth Meetings will be weekly, at 10am on Wednesdays. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…> Password: 454345 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3657 USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 519921 Find local AT&T Numbers<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telec…> Thank you, 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/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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Voice Over IP
by Joe Gross 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

Good Morning! While we are, of course, at a standstill on our new library project in Plainwell, I'm working on a few areas that will be new for us/me inside the building. Do any of you wonderful people have experience with adding or using VoIP in your library? Would you be willing to share your thoughts about it in comparison to analog phone systems, tips about implementation, and/or your recommendations for vendors? Please respond off-list, and I will be happy to compile responses to post for the listserv. All my best, Joe Gross Director Ransom District Library www.ransomlibrary.org<http://www.ransomlibrary.org> -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Sad News: Rebecca Havenstein-Coughlin
by Megan Esseltine Hathaway 15 Apr '20

15 Apr '20

Hello all, I'm writing to share some sad news from last week. Rebecca Havenstein-Coughlin, who served the Canton Public Library from its planning stages in 1980 until her retirement in late 2018, passed away on Wednesday, April 8. If you crossed paths with Rebecca during your own library career, you may remember her friendliness, optimism, and, of course, her passion for public service. Her obituary <http://www.mccabefuneralhome.com/obituaries/details/2615?fbclid=IwAR12w9PRA…> is posted on the McCabe Funeral Home site. I also wanted to share the blog post that our library has published to honor her life and career: https://www.cantonpl.org/content/rebecca-havenstein-coughlin Thank you, Megan Hathaway Canton Public Library

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Procurement of supplies needed when we reopen
by Oscoda County Library 15 Apr '20

15 Apr '20

Good afternoon: As I am sure many of us are facing the same struggles regarding supplies, I reached out to my county commissioner liaison about this. I also reached out to the commissioner who is the liaison with our local health department district. Yesterday I was directed by my county commissioners to a great resource, and I wanted to share it with everyone on the list. https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/ [1] There is a link for COVID-19 virtual procurement and donation assistance forms. I had to answer a few questions related to my business, and with in 24 hours I heard from a procurement specialist. Granted the vendors listed you must purchase the supplies from, but it is someplace to start once we are allowed to reopen. Stay Healthy! Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us Links: ------ [1] https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/

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millage materials?
by Maggie McKeithan 15 Apr '20

15 Apr '20

We have a millage coming up and we need to create some postcards/flyers/booklets to give out to patrons and in our community. The millage committee will also be coming up with millage materials to distribute, as well. I'm looking for inspiration. Could you show me what your millage materials looked like? Pictures or scanned files will work great. The more samples the better! Thanks, Maggie McKeithan Library Director Spring Lake District Library 616-846-5770 ext. 1161

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Webinar: Singing Our Way to Literacy
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 Apr '20

15 Apr '20

Our Best Storytelling Practices webinar series with Jenifer Strauss is back for a Spring Edition. Join us as we take a deeper look at 1 of the 5 Every Child Ready to Read practices: Sing! Singing Our Way to Literacy!<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told Friday, April 24, 2020 10:00 AM ET Singing with children is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to increase reading and writing readiness. It also serves as "Storytime Glue." You don't have to sing well to share music with kids - you just need give yourself permission! Join, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss for a webinar filled with rhythms, rhymes, songs and silliness. Learn to use simple rhythm instruments and props to move and groove with kids. Discover how singing refines auditory discrimination and sequencing, improves listening skills, creates phonological awareness, print awareness, enriches vocabulary and uplifts our mood! Webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event. Registered attendees will get a link to the recording after the webinar. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Coming soon, dates TBD: DIY Puppets & Props to Help Imagine Your Story Literacy All Day, Every Day: How to Present Easy-to-Use Language and Literacy Tips to Parents and Caregivers Thank you, 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/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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Muskegon Area District Library - Open Position
by Jeri Wonders 15 Apr '20

15 Apr '20

Library Assistant I - Floating Sub - 24 hours/week 1. Floating subs work at all branches throughout Muskegon County as needed. Must be available to work a flexible schedule with last minute changes. For full job description/posting and application visit madl.org. To apply for this position, you must email to HR(a)madl.org<mailto:HR@madl.org>: MADL application resume and cover letter. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS A Library Assistant I, under the general supervision of a manager, performs a variety of sub-professional library service functions in the Muskegon Area District Library System on a substitute or scheduled basis. An employee in this class may serve as a regularly scheduled substitute or may be called in to substitute for a regular library employee who is absent. Work involves the performance of limited reader service and technical duties following standard library procedures and methods. Jeri Wonders HR Manager 231-737-6248 | www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org> 4845 Airline Rd. | Muskegon, MI 49444 [cid:Facebook_4114b57e-72de-42e7-86da-c6cd8d1bd30b.png]<https://www.facebook.com/MuskegonAreaDistrictLibrary/?ref=br_rs> [cid:Youtube_b7788158-662e-4a21-abe7-e4993d46d76d.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p73nXZ_UJBCLvmNkns5gQ> [cid:Twitter_2919c137-b592-4291-9bd4-a27df7a25930.png] <https://twitter.com/madltweets> [cid:Pinterest_f16a13d1-38c2-4572-9f1a-20af69bd9e4b.png] <https://www.pinterest.com/MADLibrary/> [cid:LinkedIn_e8acde6a-34ef-4044-9ae8-3611c2d7fb9c.png] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/muskegon-area-district-library/> <https://plus.google.com/+MuskegonAreaDistrictLibraryAdministrationLBPH> [cid:NewMADLLogotiny_e82d282b-5ca6-48c9-8c53-46dd2a6380ad.png]

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