April 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Good time for full bedbug inspections
by Stanczak, Cindy 10 Apr '20

10 Apr '20

Weird topic, I know, but it's true. If you haven't had a bedbug inspection by canine recently (or ever), now is the time to do it. Even if you were to have hits, treatment (and any contract discussions or purchase of heat treatment equipment, if needed) could take place more leisurely and intentionally than if you needed to arrange it immediately and around your open hours. We've been incredibly pleased with the work we've seen from our company on this, and they are available to travel throughout the state and into northern Indiana with their dogs. If you're interested in their contact information, please email me directly. They are contracted through Orkin and Griffin pest control companies, but if you have a contract with someone else, or no pest contract at all, they can also do work independently. My bedbug procedures and quarantine and treatment equipment lists are available to anyone who might want them. We funded our equipment purchase through a grant from our library co-op. There's also an amazing sense of relief and empowerment that comes from knowing you've been inspected and knowing how to address it for the safety of your staff and patrons. Best wishes to you all. Cynthia Stanczak, MLS Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.*

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Join us TODAY for a dialogue about library work in the post-pandemic world
by Pam Seabolt 10 Apr '20

10 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’ll be joined by State Librarians Jake Speer and Randy Riley as we discuss and co-create the post-pandemic library world, from re-opening to potential reinvention. Part support group, part visioning, let’s share our thoughts and ideas as we imagine our preferred future. Join us today, Friday, April 10 at 11:00 EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/172695113. Before the discussion, you might check out this blog post<https://blogs.ifla.org/lpa/2020/04/06/now-and-next-what-a-post-covid-world-…> from IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions), which is relevant to our topic of conversation. https://blogs.ifla.org/lpa/2020/04/06/now-and-next-what-a-post-covid-world-… 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 there! ************************** 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_1601433171]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_471228544] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1887488943] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Why we're staying at home
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 10 Apr '20

10 Apr '20

I saw this and thought about how much we all need to hear it: We're staying apart so that when we get back together, no one is missing. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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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Governor Whitmer Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through April 30
by Riley, Randy (MDE) 09 Apr '20

09 Apr '20

FYI. Governor Whitmer has extended the Stay-At-Home order through April 30. More information will be shared as we receive it. Stay safe and healthy. r. Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-1517 rileyr1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:rileyr1@michigan.gov> NEWS UPDATE--Whitmer Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through April 30 NEWS UPDATE View in a browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> [Image removed by sender. Gongwer - Michigan's Home for Policy and Politics]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> News<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> Bill Tracking<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> Legislation<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> Thursday, April 9, 2020, 02:59 PM Whitmer Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through April 30 Governor Gretchen Whitmer<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> today extended her order requiring Michigan residents to stay in their homes, with some exceptions, to combat the COVID-19 pandemic through April 30<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…>. Ms. Whitmer issued her original stay-at-home order on March 23 to take effect March 24, and originally would have ended April 13<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flegislatio…>. "Michigan has the third highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country, and we're still on the upswing. We must continue to do everything we can to slow the spread and protect our families," Ms. Whitmer said in a statement. "Data shows that most Michiganders are doing their part by staying home and staying safe. That's good, but we must keep it up. When we do, we can save lives and shorten the amount of time we're working through this crisis, which will be good for our families and good for our economy in the long-run. We can also protect critical infrastructure workers like doctors, nurses, grocery store employees, and child care workers. Now more than ever, it's crucial that people stay home and stay safe." There are some changes in Executive Order 2020-42<https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/04/09/file_attachmen…> to the original order. Travel for vacations or for any other nonessential purpose is now prohibited. Large stores must also now limit the number of people in the store to four customers for every 1,000 square feet of customer floor space. Smaller stores must limit capacity to 25 percent of the fire code occupancy limit. Stores must also establish markings to regulate entry so that customers are at least six feet apart while waiting. And large stores must close areas dedicated to carpeting, flooring, furniture, garden centers, plant nurseries or paint. Ms. Whitmer will address the situation at a 3 p.m. briefing to be broadcast via the Department of State Police's social media accounts. "This doesn't mean everything will go back to normal on May 1," Ms. Whitmer said. "But based on the data we have right now, this is the appropriate window for an extension. It will take time to safely and responsibly re-open the economy, which is why we will continue to provide critical unemployment support and assistance to our small businesses during this challenging time. We will get through this if we all continue to do our part." Please send all correspondence to gongwer(a)gongwer.com<mailto:gongwer@gongwer.com>. This mailbox is not regularly monitored. View as a Web Page<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> Copyright 2020, Gongwer News Service/Michigan 101 S. Washington Square, Suite 540, Lansing MI 48933 All Rights Reserved. This message and any attachments may not be forwarded or reproduced without express permission from Gongwer News Service. | Terms of Service<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> | Privacy Policy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…> unsubscribe<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gongw…>

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Spring institute 2020
by Allison Boyer 09 Apr '20

09 Apr '20

Has anyone heard if Spring Institute has been officially cancelled or is the status still postponed? Thank you! Allison <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Allison Boyer Head of Youth Services she/her/hers 616.850.6916 Youth Desk | 616.850.6919 Office loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons, Enriching Minds <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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UPDATE: **NOTICE** MeLCat/RIDES - suspension
by Sue Alt 09 Apr '20

09 Apr '20

Governor Whitmer has extended Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19), the statewide stay at home order, to April 30, 2020. * You do *not* need to notify us of the extension. MeLCat and RIDES are currently suspended until April 30th. We are monitoring the news and we will update our website at https://mcls.org/melcatcovid as needed. We will continue to send out information via the RIDES, MeLCat, Michlib-l lists, and alert you with instructions when suspensions are ending. Thank you Sue Sue Alt MeLCat Support and Delivery Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org From: melcatlist-bounces(a)mcls.org <melcatlist-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Sue Alt via MeLCatlist Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 11:06 AM To: rideslist(a)mcls.org; melcatlist(a)mcls.org; michlib-l(a)mcls.org; acad-mel-rides(a)mcls.org Subject: [MeLCat] **NOTICE** MeLCat/RIDES - suspension update Last night Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-20 (COVID-19) extending library closures Through April 13, 2020. * You do *not* need to notify us of the extension. MeLCat is currently suspended until April 30th. This morning Governor Whitmer announced that Michigan is under a "Stay at Home" order for non-essential businesses for the next three weeks. * In light of this emergency action, all RIDES delivery is suspended until further notice. We are monitoring the news and we will update our website as needed. We will alert you when suspensions are ending - and they will! Watch for updates at https://mcls.org/melcatcovid. We will continue to send out information via the RIDES, MeLCat, Michlib-l lists. 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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Join us Friday for a dialogue about library work in the post-pandemic world
by Pam Seabolt 09 Apr '20

09 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’ll be joined by State Librarians Jake Speer and Randy Riley as we discuss and co-create the post-pandemic library world, from re-opening to potential reinvention. Part support group, part visioning, let’s share our thoughts and ideas as we imagine our preferred future. Join us this week on Friday, April 10 at 11:00 EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/172695113. Before the discussion, you might check out this blog post<https://blogs.ifla.org/lpa/2020/04/06/now-and-next-what-a-post-covid-world-…> from IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions), which is relevant to our topic of conversation. https://blogs.ifla.org/lpa/2020/04/06/now-and-next-what-a-post-covid-world-… 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_1623602075]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_1579114123] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_2008571486] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Celebrity MeL Minute: MeL eBook Collections from EBSCOhost
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 09 Apr '20

09 Apr '20

[A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]A Celebrity MeL Minute brought to you by Holly Hibner and Mary Kelly of Awful Library Books<http://awfullibrarybooks.net/> Each year, a Catholic school in the neighborhood partners with the library on a social issue report assignment. Our Teen Librarians go to the school to teach students how to use the library's e-resources and how to organize their research. Then the eighth graders come to the library to conduct that research. MeL's e-book collections from EBSCOhost<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eb…> are a highlight of this instruction. When the eighth graders, strong consumers of electronic media, find out they can access e-books from MeL on their mobile devices, they are surprised, they are relieved, and - I dare say - they are impressed. They can do their homework in their space and their time. Going straight to the middle school e-book collection makes their research on difficult and complicated topics like civil rights, abortion, endangered species, gender identity, etc. age appropriate, authoritative, and relevant to the context of their assignment. When patrons of all ages, with any number of interests and information needs, approach librarians, it goes a long way to be able to recommend a resource like the MeL e-book collections. The content is relevant, and the platform is convenient. I've recommended this resource to businesspeople, travelers, consumers, and many, many more. The MeL e-book collections cover quite a variety of topics. There is truly something for everyone. They are also extremely flexible in how they can be used. MeL's EBSCOhost e-books are downloadable in ePub or PDF format. The PDF version is a fixed layout of the print version of the book, and ePub allows the text to be adjusted easily for any device or screen size. With Adobe Digital Editions (freely downloadable from Adobe.com) e-books are mobile friendly. The ePub format also makes e-books compatible with adaptive technologies, including screen reading software. The table of contents in the e-books links directly to a specific chapter. You can also read the e-book right in your web browser. The e-books can be organized and downloaded to Google Drive - or any other file storage. Passages can be highlighted, shared, notes added, emailed, and printed. For researchers and students, there is an automatic citation generator that can be used in conjunction with popular products like RefWorks, EndNote, or Zotero. For librarians and teachers, integrating these e-book features should be an essential part of instruction. Regardless of your reading and research interests, these extra features make staying organized easier and can help you stay focused on your project. Those taking online classes will find the integration of MeL e-books with Google Drive and Google Classroom extremely useful! Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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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ALA News: Wong wins presidency, ALCTS, LITA, LLAMA members vote to create new ALA division
by Jennifer L. Dean 08 Apr '20

08 Apr '20

Congratulations to Julie Garrison, Dean of University Libraries at Western Michigan University, elected ACRL Vice-President/President-elect! More info below... Congratulations to all who won an election. Thank you to all who ran, & all who voted. Full election results may be found here: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/governance/alaelection Hoping this edition of the ALA News finds you & yours safe & well. Jennifer Wong wins 2021-2022 ALA presidency<https://bit.ly/2xcyZny> Patricia "Patty" M. Wong, city librarian at Santa Monica (Calif.) Public Library, has been elected 2021-22 president-elect of the American Library Association (ALA). Wong received 6,718 votes, while her opponent, Steven Yates, assistant director, University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies, received 2,448 votes. As ALA president, Wong will be the chief elected officer for the oldest and largest library association in the world. She will serve as president-elect for one year before stepping into her role as president at the close of the 2021 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Read more<https://bit.ly/2xcyZny> ALCTS, LITA, and LLAMA members vote overwhelmingly to create new ALA division<https://bit.ly/3e5Yqb0> The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), the Library Information Technology Association (LITA), and the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), all divisions of the American Library Association (ALA), are thrilled to announce that division members have voted to approve the proposed bylaws of a new ALA division - Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. Read more<https://bit.ly/3e5Yqb0> ACRL releases ‘Library Partnerships in International Liberal Arts Education: Building Relationships Across Cultural and Institutional Lines’<https://bit.ly/2x0oeVz> The Association of College and Resarch Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Library Partnerships in International Liberal Arts Education: Building Relationships Across Cultural and Institutional Lines," edited by Jeff Hiroshi Gima and Kara Malenfant. This unique publication explores effective practices, collaborations, and ideas for the future being developed by librarians, library staff, and faculty at international, American-modeled institutions. Read more<https://bit.ly/2x0oeVz> ALA seeks proposals for 2020 Diversity Research Grants through May 15<https://bit.ly/34mx9g1> The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) seeks proposals for the Diversity Research Grant program. Applications may address any diversity-related topic which addresses critical gaps in the knowledge of diversity, equity and outreach issues within library and information science. Read more<https://bit.ly/34mx9g1> Care model for school librarians to support new teachers explored in School Library Research<https://bit.ly/3aUtzfw> New research published in the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), explores ways school librarians can support new teachers to prevent burnout. SLR promotes and publishes high-quality original research concerning the management, implementation, and evaluation of school libraries. Read more<https://bit.ly/3aUtzfw> LITA to host a free webinar on ‘A Crash Course in Protecting Library Data While Working From Home’<https://bit.ly/3aQrzoQ> This 60-minute interactive webinar will guide library workers in protecting patron data as they adjust to the new normal of working from home. Participants will also have the chance to ask questions of their fellow attendees or share how they are addressing library data privacy at their library in the webinar. Read more<https://bit.ly/3aQrzoQ> Access to ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman e-books during the COVID-19 pandemic<https://bit.ly/2XjQixS> In response to the need to support remote access to information during the COVID-19 outbreak, ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman is making materials easier to access through the following promotions. Institutions interested in offers outside the ALA Store should contact their vendor representative directly. Read more<https://bit.ly/2XjQixS> Access to ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman textbooks during the COVID-19 pandemic<https://bit.ly/39UNcmH> Used in a variety of courses, ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman’s textbooks are available in e-book format for libraries and individuals through aggregators and other distributors. To help maintain academic continuity during the pandemic, we are making our textbooks easier to access through the following promotions. Institutions interested in these offers should contact their vendor representative directly. Read more<https://bit.ly/39UNcmH> United for Libraries to present free April 15 webinar on ‘Advocacy for Your Library During a Crisis’<https://bit.ly/2XiOjd6> United for Libraries will host the free webinar “Advocacy for Your Library During a Crisis” on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Eastern. How can you work with your local elected officials on library advocacy during this time of COVID-19, and beyond? Learn how to approach advocacy during a time of crisis, and how to craft your messaging for success. A panel of expert speakers will provide guidance. Hear tips for Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and other community-based advocacy groups, as well as library staff. Read more<https://bit.ly/2XiOjd6> 2020 ALA ELECTION RESULTS Charity Tyler elected 2021-2022 United for Libraries president<https://bit.ly/3aVUrfc> Julie Garrison elected ACRL vice-president/president-elect<https://bit.ly/3aU0DVf> Lucas elected 2021-2022 AASL president<https://bit.ly/2V8j4ic> AWARDS AND GRANTS Carnegie Whitney Grant 2020 Award winners<https://bit.ly/2yKaNcM> Tennessee Association of School Librarians receives AASL Chapter of the Year Award<https://bit.ly/2V6EHze> Kristen Anderson receives AASL Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries<https://bit.ly/2VcJj77> Mona Kerby receives AASL Distinguished Service Award<https://bit.ly/2JOz7fN> ONLINE LEARNING Addressing Challenging and Disruptive Patron Behaviors<https://bit.ly/2JP4O8P> Freedom to Read Foundation launches webinar series<https://bit.ly/2x30LDb> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA Board of Directors & ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy deanjl(a)udmercy.edu Sent using Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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4.8.20 MiYouth Virtual Mtg Recap
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 08 Apr '20

08 Apr '20

Another great chat! Today we learned a lot from MeL's<https://mel.org/covid19> K-12 Engagement Specialist, Ann Kaskinen, on how to engage with educators and meet students' needs at this time. You can view our notes, Ann's handouts and the full thread of the chatbox script in the 4.8.2020 MiYouth Meeting folder<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KLSAJhJtrgvvUxFFN-Zd6oGKLB2XgQsy?us…>. All the past meeting notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/MiYouthMeetings. Don't forget we also have a running list of Virtual Programming resources: http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual. Please remember that educators/school districts are encouraged to reach out to Ann and we also encourage library districts that want more training to connect directly with Theresa Runyan, MeL's Public Library Engagement Specialist.<https://mel.org/staff> Next week we'll check in on engagement with students/educators and we will also introduce some thoughts around Summer Library Programming. MiYouth Meetings will be weekly, at 10am on Wednesdays. Please note the added PASSWORD protection: 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…> Thanks so much for your contributions! 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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