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New Opportunities in Adult Programming Virtual Meeting - May 18 at 10am Eastern
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 18 May '20

18 May '20

We had a great inaugural meeting last week with 300 of you for our new virtual meeting opportunity focused on adult programming. If you would like to join us next week, please check out the details below. You can find notes for each week, a link to the meeting recording, and chat logs for each week in this google folder. bit.ly/lm-adult (Recordings are available for a few weeks, but not permanently archived.) On Monday, May 18 at 10:00 am Eastern, we will hear from Don La Barre the Head of Special Collections at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. This library caught my eye because of their virtual programming during Preservation Week in late April. I thought hearing from Don would make a great topic for our next meeting on Monday. Don put together a variety of programs to celebrate Preservation Week. He will tell us how they pivoted from an idea they got from the PLA conference in February to in person plans then to virtual programs. What worked and what really didn't work out so well. Thank you Don for being willing to share your ups and downs around this effort. We will also follow up with some details on telephone programming created by the Denver Public Library. The Library of Michigan is offering these virtual discussions to bring members of our library community together to learn and share with one another. We anticipate continuing this series with new guests and topics each week. Be sure to visit out google document for our online notes & crowdsourcing at: bit.ly/lm-adult There is no need to register for this virtual discussion, just login here or just call in using the number listed below on Monday at 10:00 am Eastern. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98381393043?pwd=YkJJUkdGZFV5VEVvckVJY3g3R3h… Password: 340524 Or Telephone: 216 706 7005 OR 8664345269 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 579192 If you have questions, please feel free to let me know. We hope you can join us on Monday to listen and learn from our guests and share your own ideas. 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>

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Author Talk with Scott Turow
by Michele Howard 17 May '20

17 May '20

National Writer's Series (nationalwritersseries.org) a partner with Traverse Area District Library, is presenting author Scott Turow Live and Online Wednesday, May 20th at 7pm EST. Feel free to share with your patrons or staff. Registration is not required for this free event. https://bit.ly/ScottTurowNWS Please join Scott Turow in conversation about his new book, The Last Trial, about an elderly lawyer whose last case is representing a prestigious doctor who works for the pharmaceutical company, whose work with an experimental drug leads to a charge of murder. Michele -- Michele P. Howard Library Director Traverse Area District Library 231-932-8527 You Count on us. Can we count on you? ~Fill out your Census! *Census data are used to determine the allocation of more than $800 billion dollars annually in federal funding for social services, schools, infrastructure, and many more vital services.*

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Summer Food Service Program webinar & updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 May '20

15 May '20

New date & time: Eat Up @ Your Library! Summer Food Service for 2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Friday, May 29, 2020 10:30 AM ET "Meet Up & Eat Up," the SFSP is going to look a little different this summer, but the need is even greater than ever before. Join this webinar to learn how libraries can play a role in feeding the youth in your community. The Michigan Department of Education aims to feed the whole child the whole year. The Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program Staff will share how to expand the SFSP to your area. The webinar will cover SFSP basics, requirements for sponsors who operate the SFSP, sites who provide healthy meals to children, and site activity options for Summer 2020. Updates from USDA: The Unanticipated School Closure SFSP meals will end June 30, 2020. Overnight, USDA has extended four nationwide waivers for Child Nutrition Programs: * Waiver #22: Nationwide waiver to allow non-congregate feeding in the Child Nutrition Programs - EXTENSION to August 31, 2020. * Program operators may provide non-congregate meals during COVID-19. Allows for meal service using grab-and-go and meal delivery options. * Applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. * Waiver #23: Nationwide waiver to allow meal service time flexibility in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program - EXTENSION to August 31, 2020. * Along with the approved Michigan Summer Food Service Program meal service time flexibility waiver, all sponsors can provide multiple meals at one distribution with no time of day restrictions. Sponsors may establish meal service times that support streamlined access to nutritious meals. * Applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. * Waiver #24: Nationwide waiver to allow meal pattern flexibility in the child nutrition programs - EXTENSION to June 30, 2020. * Allows state agencies to approve meal pattern flexibility in the event of supply chain disruptions that are supported by local operator documentation and pre-approval by the state agency. * Applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. * Waiver #25: Nationwide waiver to allow parents and guardians to pick up meals for children - EXTENSION to August 31, 2020. * Program operators may distribute meals to a parent or guardian to take home to children. Program operators must maintain program accountability and integrity. This waiver also applies to adults picking up meals for adults in the adult portion of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. * Applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. This is a lot to wrap our heads around - Sara Harmon from MDE's SFSP will address changes, opportunities, and questions for libraries on May 29th! 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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COVID-19 and the Well-being of Library Workers - May 21 at 2:30 Eastern--from ALA Connect Live
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 15 May '20

15 May '20

ALA is offering an ALA Connect Live on May 21 at 2:30 Eastern will focus on "COVID-19 and the Well-being of Library Workers" To register, visit www.ala.org/membership/ala-connect-live-monthly-series<http://www.ala.org/membership/ala-connect-live-monthly-series>. This will be a town hall-inspired conversation to allow for an open dialogue with the Executive Board and with your fellow library professionals. In times of uncertainty, connection and conversation are more important than ever. This is what inspired the ALA Executive Board to launch a series of monthly conversations with you, our membership community. Initially a focus of President-Elect Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. to connect with members, ALA Connect Live is an opportunity to bring the ALA family and library community together to discuss our issues and challenges. These town hall-inspired conversations allow for an open dialogue with the Executive Board and with your fellow library professionals. The April conversation focused on COVID-19 and the Library Community Response<https://ala-events.zoom.us/rec/play/usEucbj6_D03HtWUuQSDA6QtW9S0KK-s0SQb8_B…>. Join ALA for our next event: What: ALA Connect Live: COVID-19 and the Well-being of Library Workers When: Thursday, May 21st 2:30-3:30 pm Eastern/1:30-2:30 pm Central Where: Zoom<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ZtS3Y5ATnux4FzY4EkwlA> - After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar and an option to add the webinar to your calendar. How: Submit questions for the Executive Board in advance<https://airtable.com/shrcN3Xdfz5M6yYBy> or post your questions in the chat box during the event. Register here: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ZtS3Y5ATnux4FzY4EkwlA 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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Library of Michigan CARES Act grants - application now open!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 May '20

15 May '20

The Library of Michigan (LM) is pleased to announce CARES Act grant program as part of LM's response to the COVID-19 crisis' impact on Michigan public libraries. The LM grant program is designed to assist public libraries in providing improved access to the Internet for their community, while maintaining a safe environment for staff and patrons. The intent is to fund one-year projects that increase public libraries' supply of personal protective equipment and facilities supplies (Goal 1) as well as increase community Internet connectivity through the purchase of Internet capable devices, hotspots or other appropriate materials and supplies (Goal 2). The application due date is four weeks after the EO closing libraries to public accommodation is lifted to give libraries time to get back in their buildings and assess their needs. Applicants may request materials and supplies, and services related to either or both the grant program goals. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries or tribal libraries who meet the guidelines listed in the application packet. Libraries may submit one application for this program. Branch libraries may NOT apply separately. The number and amount of grant awards will depend on the funds available and the number of applications received. For the CARES Act Grant, the grant awards will be as follows: Goal 1 - For PPE equipment and facilities supplies and services: * $500 per main library location; $300 per branch location All eligible requests for Goal 1 will be funded. Goal 2 - For digital inclusion supplies and services: * Up to $5,000 for Class V & VI libraries * Up to $3,000 for Class III & IV libraries * Up to $1,000 for Class I & II libraries Libraries in communities with high rates of unemployment and poverty and low rates of Broadband access will have priority for Goal 2. LM has data on these three issues and will rank applications based on these. LM will fund as many of the Goal 2 applications as possible. The grant period will be 12 months, starting from the date of the contract up to 9/30/2021. For full information on the grant program, including the application, please go to www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> and go to the CARES Act grant section. We encourage you to read the grant documentation thoroughly. Grant funds cannot be used to reimburse libraries for purchases made before the grant contract start date. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> 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]

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TEI MakerSpace Summer Lease
by Christina Stuck 15 May '20

15 May '20

Hello, all. Back in the fall, I signed a lease agreement with TEI Landmark for one of their maker crates. I was super excited to provide that for my summer programming. Well, as you know, I won't be able too because of covid-19. I have emailed both the man with whom I signed the contract and the actual company itself to discuss options. I have tried multiple times and have gotten no response. Is anyone out there in the same boat? Thank you. Christina Jane Stuck Youth Librarian Charlotte Community Library

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circulation of new DVDs
by Savannah Shilton 15 May '20

15 May '20

Hello, I'm curious how long other libraries lend their new DVDs. Particularly libraries that purchase only 1 copy of a movie. Does your library have a shorter lending period for new DVDs? Do you restrict the number of new DVDs that can be checked out on 1 card? Do you allow holds on new DVDs? Thank you! Savannah Shilton Library Director Putnam District Library 327 N. Main St. PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-9723 -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 May '20

15 May '20

MiYouth Virtual Meetings MiYouth Meetings are weekly, at 10am on Wednesdays; they are not recorded. 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 If you've missed past weeks you can find all the notes/chatboxes here: https://bit.ly/MiYouthMeetings<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…>. For a list of various Virtual Resources, including links to publishers, eBooks, trainings, etc: http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual Look for a Summer Reading updates email from me, coming soon... Additional Training/Programming Resources Staff Skills Academy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>: Online CE through the Library of Michigan. LM is excited to present free, online continuing education for Michigan library staff that you can access now from our website. You will need to create a user name and password but it's free and easy and you only need to do it once for any/all of the courses. Each course takes about 30 minutes to complete. Here is a webinar Montana State Library did last week with Kathy McMillan, about using American Sign Language in storytimes - super fun to learn! https://vimeo.com/415984229<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com…> - The webinar recording will only be available until 8/6. Adult Programming Virtual Meetings - On Monday, May 18 at 10:00 am Eastern, we will hear from Don La Barre the Head of Special Collections at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. There is no need to register for this virtual discussion, just login here or just call in using the number listed below on Monday at 10:00 am Eastern. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98381393043?pwd=YkJJUkdGZFV5VEVvckVJY3g3R3h…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…>, Password: 340524. In the News... Researches Examine Long-Term Effects of Students Being Out of School<https://www.npr.org/2020/05/15/856594247/researchers-examine-long-term-effe…>, NPR 5.15.2020. Whitmer Settled the Detroit Literacy Lawsuit. What it Means (and What it Doesn't),<https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2020/05/15/detr…> Detroit Free Press, 5.15.2020 COVID-19 Expected to Slice Deep Cuts Into K-12 Funding<https://www.wkar.org/post/covid-19-expected-slice-deep-cuts-k-12-funding>, WKAR, 5.15.2020 Upcoming Webinars *Eat Up @ Your Library! Summer Food Service for 2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Time/Date TBD - Working on changing that due to unforeseen circumstances and will update attendees ASAP!!!* "Meet Up & Eat Up," the SFSP is going to look a little different this summer, but the need is even greater than ever before. Join this webinar to learn how libraries can play a role in feeding the youth in your community. The Michigan Department of Education aims to feed the whole child the whole year. The Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program Staff will share how to expand the SFSP to your area. The webinar will cover SFSP basics, requirements for sponsors who operate the SFSP, sites who provide healthy meals to children, and site activity options for Summer 2020. Upcoming MeL Webinars A series of webinars has been organized to support public libraries in two areas: 1.) identifying content that can support summer reading and learning, and in some cases that content specifically supports the Imagine Your Story theme this year, and 2.) ideas for marketing MeL content via online platforms. 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. 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…> 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.…> Have a good weekend, 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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Join MCLS this morning for a different kind of a dialogue
by Pam Seabolt 15 May '20

15 May '20

We invite you to join MCLS staff for the next dialogue and discussion. Our weekly dialogues have been part support group and part visioning, but as libraries are beginning to open and provide services again, we wanted to check in to see how MCLS could support you through this time and into the future. This week, we will be taking a break from our weekly series in order to have a dialogue around what concerns libraries and how MCLS might support them. Join us TODAY, Friday, May 15 at 11:00 am EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom. Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. As always, you can view the recordings and chat logs from previous dialogues by visiting https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you! **************************** 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_1230005980]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_646658337] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1690017880] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Working Together on Planning, Policy and Legal Issues for Reopening a Public Library: The Board, the Attorney and the Librarian Webinar - May 15 at 2:00pm Eastern
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 14 May '20

14 May '20

Register here for live access or to be emailed a link of the recording: http://www.ala.org/united/legal Working Together on Planning, Policy and Legal Issues for Reopening a Public Library: The Board, the Attorney and the Librarian Friday, May 15, 2020, 2:00 pm Eastern Presented by the Public Policy & Advocacy Office, Chapter Relations Office, and United for Libraries Libraries across the country are in various stages in the process of reopening library facilities. It is critical that libraries and their boards work together with their attorney and others to ask legal questions, change policies as needed, anticipate, communicate, and prepare. We are pleased to be joined by the team from East Lansing Public Library in Michigan, who will discuss how they developed their guidelines, digesting information for insight and decisions, and communicating with stakeholders. Join us for the next in a series of conversations about planning for the reopening of libraries. ________________________________ Speakers Kristin Shelley, Library Director, East Lansing (Mich.) Public Library, and President of Michigan Library Association Thomas Yeadon, City Attorney, East Lansing, Mich., and Partner, McGinty, Hitch, Housefield, Person, Yeadon & Anderson, P.C. Amy Zaagman, President, East Lansing (Mich.) Public Library Board of Trustees, and Executive Director, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health 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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