May 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MichiGame: Test your Great Lakes State knowledge with this new virtual trivia game
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 19 May '20

19 May '20

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Your thoughts wanted: Engaging Frontline Civic Leaders in Responding to COVID-19
by Jan Davidson 19 May '20

19 May '20

Our partners at The Harwood Institute<https://theharwoodinstitute.org/> are looking for the thoughts and opinions of library staff, as well as other civic leaders, around the country. If you have a few minutes, please consider adding your thoughts to the survey (link below.) Thanks in advance! ANNOUNCING NEW NATIONAL INITIATIVE: ENGAGING FRONTLINE CIVIC LEADERS IN RESPONDING TO COVID-19 Today, I'm announcing a new national initiative called Engaging Frontline Civic Leaders in Responding to COVID-19. We're sending this questionnaire<https://fs440.infusion-links.com/api/v1/click/6237526761930752/533216460983…> to you and thousands of public innovators in our national network. These open-ended questions will help us all to better understand how you and others are responding to COVID-19 and what we need to do to move forward in our communities and as a nation. The questionnaire<https://fs440.infusion-links.com/api/v1/click/4530065919180800/533216460983…> will take just 10-12 minutes to fill out. I hope you'll do it today-and send it in. I commit to you that the Institute will share the insights from this questionnaire<https://fs440.infusion-links.com/api/v1/click/5798917235802112/533216460983…> with you, our network, and beyond. We'll write about the insights, speak out about them, and hold webinars for you to learn about and respond to them. Like you, I am committed to a more hopeful, inclusive path for our communities and our nation. To get there, I believe we must hear more from the local civic leaders and community change agents who will be critical to blazing this new path. You're the ones closest to the ground now, and you'll be instrumental in leading local work moving forward. Your voices and views must help shape this new direction. COVID-19 has brought at least two divergent realities into stark focus. First, the inequities and disparities in our nation are vast and great. So many people who have been living on the edge are now even more vulnerable. These include fellow Americans who have lost their jobs, who need drug treatment, and who do not have internet access and/or laptops to do their schoolwork, among many others. Providing dignity to all, ensuring hope is more than a campaign slogan, and making community a common enterprise is our shared mission. The good news toward this shared mission rests in the other reality I want to highlight-the amazing ways in which so many people and groups have been "doers" in their responses to the pandemic. Public libraries, United Ways, community-based foundations, schools, faith-based groups, arts and cultural institutions, and social service agencies, among others have stepped forward in new, innovative, often remarkable ways to meet our common challenges. And individual Americans have once again demonstrated that we each hold innate capacities to make a real difference in the lives of each other when we decide to step forward. We can-in fact, we must-bridge our divides and create a new culture of shared responsibility in America. This is the mission and the work of The Harwood Institute. Please fill out the questionnaire<https://fs440.infusion-links.com/api/v1/click/4929443385311232/533216460983…> and let us, together, create a more hopeful, inclusive path in our communities and as a nation. [image]<https://fs440.infusion-links.com/api/v1/click/4605954853961728/533216460983…> Be well, Rich Rich Harwood President and Founder The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation 301-656-3669 | theharwoodinstitute.org<https://fs440.infusion-links.com/api/v1/click/4636631792091136/533216460983…> ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Larry Martin's WWII in Their Own Words - VIRTUAL EDITION!
by Emily Blakowski 19 May '20

19 May '20

Hello Everybody, The Clarkston Independence District Library and the Clarkston Community Historical Society are proud to present the very first virtual edition of Larry Martin's WWII in Their Own Words! For many years, Martin has been dedicated to interviewing soldiers and civilians who suffered and persevered during the war to ensure that their stories are not forgotten. On Zoom, hear the story of Fred Bahlau - a Michigan paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division who jumped into Normandy on D-Day and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium. A Q & A session about anything WWII-related will follow the interview. You can register today at this link: http://cidlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=13768&backTo=Cal… Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Sincerely, Emily Blakowski [cid:bf514c7c-0d33-456d-942c-9993ae0bd495]

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MeL Webinar Today at 10am: Gale Marketing Supports
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 19 May '20

19 May '20

Good Morning, All! This is a reminder that there is a MeL webinar this morning at 10am. We hope you can join us! Tuesday, May 19, 10-10:30 AM EST Market your Gale Resources in a Virtual World As your community continues to move towards virtual connections, it is vital that your marketing strategy follow. Join this webinar to learn creative and effective strategies for spreading the word about our Gale resources. In this session we will showcase marketing materials and outreach templates available for Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Business: DemographicsNow and discuss how to best leverage them in your library. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_chOfFuVRSCu9fb72dhVj8g<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.z…> A couple of notes: 1. All sessions will be recorded and links will be provided for those who cannot attend virtually. 2. Registration is being handled directly by our vendors so it will not follow the typical LM registration process. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Coming later this week are additional MeL webinars to support summer reading and learning from home activities. The full schedule is below my email signature. We hope you can join us! Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> | Follow MeL: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> May is Teacher Appreciation Month - recognizing outstanding educators. Learn more<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>! [cid:image001.jpg@01D4FF31.24256D60] Upcoming MeL Webinars Wednesday, May 20, 1-1:30 PM EST Britannica School Resources for Learners at Home! Learning from home has quickly become a "new normal" for many. This webinar will demonstrate how content from Britannica School can be used to provide support for online learning. Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hDCpxjG0QZiPEKw_6UFh3g<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritannic…> Thursday, May 21, 1-1:30 PM EST Britannica School Support for Summer Reading Programs! Looking for resources to support your online summer reading programs? Learn about how content from Britannica School aligns with this year's summer reading theme, Imagine Your Story. Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ye6OiRuSaibeJrq3yn4Iw<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritannic…> Thursday, May 21, 3:30-4:30 PM EST World Book eBooks for Summer Reading Imagine your story with World Book eBooks. This webinar will cover a basic overview of our eBooks with a specific focus on how to use these in your 2020 summer-reading programs. This on-the-go digital library contains over 2,500 titles and is available 24/7 with unlimited, simultaneous access. NOTE: MeL's access to World Book eBooks has been extended to June 30, 2020. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8219351201770163726<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Wednesday, May 27, 1-2 PM EST Marketing Supports for World Book Content World Book has plenty of free, pre-created material to help you market access to your patrons. Join us for ideas on how to spread the word and find out where to access promotional material such as social media posts, bookmarks, flyers, and more! Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3736745649420579854<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Thursday, May 28, 10-10:30 AM EST Leverage Gale Business: DemographicsNow to Promote your Resources Losing face to face contact with your patrons makes it difficult to inform them of the resources your library has to offer. Using Gale Business: DemographicsNow you can see your community makeup and communication preferences, to help tailor your marketing campaigns. In this session we will explore how to create reports and maps outlining the demographics of your area and discuss how that information can help you reach patrons in a distance learning world. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xO1sFlsmSIKmfimyLjsAnw<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.z…> Thursday, May 28, 1-2 PM EST PebbleGo Online Summer Program Ideas for K-3 During this webinar, you will learn some simple, but effective, ways to engage your youngest readers in an online setting. PebbleGo's range of topics, activities and reader supports make PebbleGo your go-to resource for fun, stress-free summer learning for kids and their families. Registration Link: https://coughlancompanies.zoom.us/webinar/register/6815893953991/WN_7wKagIH…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoughlanc…> Tuesday, June 2, 1-2 PM EST World Book Early Learning Content for Summer Reading How does Early Learning fit in to your summer reading program? Join us to find out! This webinar will cover ideas on specific stories aligned to the theme of Imagine Your Story. We'll also provide creative ways to use these stories and other features as tools for remote summer reading programs. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5500743830908205070<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Thursday, June 4, 1-2 PM EST World Book Kids Content for Summer Reading How does World Book Kids fit in to your summer reading program? Join us to find out! This webinar will provide insight into how to incorporate various activities and features from World Book Kids for the 2020 summer reading program - Imagine Your Story. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8966420974332667918<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…>

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New Opportunities in Adult Programming Meeting Notes and Recording from May 18 Here
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 18 May '20

18 May '20

If you were unable to join us today for the weekly virtual meeting, New Opportunities in Adult Programming, be sure to take a look at our Google space for notes and resources from each week's discussion. Today Don La Barre, Head Librarian, Special Collections at the public library in Alpena presented on their virtual work around Preservation Week in April this year. We also heard about telephone programming options. Check out the meeting notes for more details. This link https://bit.ly/lm-adult takes you to the folder that contains, slides, chat logs, and meeting notes. * Recording links will remain available for a few weeks and can be found at the top of each week's notes. * The link to join the online meetings is also listed at the tip of the notes document. We use the same link and telephone number each week so all you need is this Google folder URL here to find answers to all your questions. * On Monday, June 1, we will be back with another discussion at 10:00 am eastern related to adult programming in this new and fast changing environment. https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98381393043?pwd=YkJJUkdGZFV5VEVvckVJY3g3R3h… <https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98381393043?pwd=YkJJUkdGZFV5VEVvckVJY3g3R3h…> Password: 340524 Telephone: 216 706 7005 OR 8664345269 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 579192 Let us know if you have questions about anything and thank you for joining us again today. Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Schedule: Tue-Fri, 8-5

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Governor Whitmer Announcement and Press Conference Monday, May 18 at 1:30 Eastern
by White, Shannon (MDE) 18 May '20

18 May '20

This week the Governor will have announcements that you are interested in knowing about regarding regional re-openings. You can watch today’s press conference is at 1:30 pm Eastern and can be watched live here: https://twitter.com/MichStatePolice Or https://www.facebook.com/MichiganStatePolice Executive Orders can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455---,00.html If you would like to receive press releases from the Governor’s office sign up here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIEOG/subscriber/new?topic_id=MIEOG… Please get familiar with the State of Michigan Coronovirus site here https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus You can find resources and information here including the MI Safe Start Plan. Page 3 of this plan shows the MERC Regions of the state. You can view this map to see your county and then which of the 8 regions you are located. We do not yet know if this means anything different for libraries in Michigan or the regions impacted. As we review we will provide additional information. Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan Schedule: Tue-Fri, 8-5

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Recorded Books invoice
by Rebecca Near 18 May '20

18 May '20

Hi Jim, I worked directly with Mark Haley from Recorded Books to upgrade our existing audio subscription to the unlimited audiobook deal that you helped secure for the state (thank you, by the way!). He mentioned that invoicing would be generated through TLN and would be sent in May. Just wondering when to expect the invoice for this and if it would be emailed or sent through mail. Any further info would be great. Thanks! Rebecca Rebecca Near Collection Services & Circulation Coordinator Grand Rapids Public Library Main Library | 111 Library St NE | 49503 616-988-5402 x5430 (tel:16169885402,5430) www.grpl.org (https://www.grpl.org/)

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Book Returns
by Kay Cuthrell 18 May '20

18 May '20

I've been trying to figure out a way to allow the students to safely return books to the school in the next few months. One of my students asked me about it yesterday so I thought I'd reach out to all of you. Is there anyone out there in libraryland who knows of anywhere/anyone who might have an old fashioned book drop-box that we could borrow to place outside of our school elsewhere in the district? -- *Kay Cuthrell* *Media Specialist* *McIntyre Elementary School* -- Southfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Title VI Coordinator - Andrea Phillpotts, 248-746-8976; Title II & Title IX Coordinators - Ricky Fountain, 248-746-8580 or Alise Collier, 248-746-4338; Section 504 Coordinator - Daryl Beebe, 248-746-0045. All complaints may be addressed to 24661 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48033. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message and any accompanying data or files are confidential and may contain privileged information intended only for the named recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that the dissemination, distribution, and or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at the email address above, delete this email from your computer, and destroy any copies in any form immediately. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, work product, or other applicable privilege.

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Performer Contracts
by Chelsea McCoy 18 May '20

18 May '20

Good Morning, Loutit District Library is looking to update its contracts for performers. I am especially interested in seeing contracts that have been updated in light of the COVID19 crisis to include language around virtual performances. Anything you can share with me would be wonderful as I prepare to update ours to pass along to the library's lawyer. Blessings, Chelsea -- <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Chelsea McCoy Library Assistant II/ Marketing Coordinator she/her/hers 616.850.6916 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons, Enriching Minds, Engaging Community <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/>

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Ancestry Library Edition: EXTENSION of Temporary Remote Access For Subcriber Public Libraries Through June 30
by Jim Flury 18 May '20

18 May '20

Good Morning, ProQuest has announced an extension of the current temporary remote access status for public library subscribers to Ancestry Library Edition. Remote access to public library subscribers of Ancestry Library Edition has been extended until the end of June, and will be re-evaluated monthly as needed. [ https://support.proquest.com/articledetail?id=kA13r0000003VNdCAM | https://support.proquest.com/articledetail?id=kA13r0000003VNdCAM ] Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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