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Re: [Michlib-l] Libraries with 501(c)(3) status
by Reed, Nyama 09 Jul '20

09 Jul '20

Hello Rebecca, I have been working on such a thing for the past 2 years. To my understanding, the library itself cannot be a 501(c)3. Please see this summary: " Public libraries that are government agencies can receive donations, and they are tax-deductible for donors, so the question is, should your Friends or foundation become a 501(c)(3)?" Hence a library CANNOT be a 501(c)3, rather they can have a Friends or Foundation that is a 501(c)3 and provides the library with additional financial support. http://librarystrategiesconsulting.org/2017/09/should-we-be-a-501c3/ They are then legally and financially separate from the library. This can have positives and negatives. My library already has a Friends group that has been operating long before my 6 years here. They are excellent. They have all the requisite paperwork in place and used a lawyer to help them set it up years ago. There is a board with monthly meetings and a treasurer, who happens to be an accountant, who handles all the money and the annual tax returns. The library cannot tell them what to do, since they are legally separate. They choose to give us money and approve what we use it for. This year they gave us $35,000 and we use the money for programming, tech, and furniture - "enhancements" not in our operational budget which is funded by tax dollars and fines. We are in the process of also creating a 501(c)3 Foundation, with a different mission than the Friends group. The goal of the Foundation is specifically to raise $5 million, which will then be invested and the annual interest income will be given to the library to support our strategic plan initiatives (i.e. a building study, new study rooms, more solid funding for programming, staff and collections). 1. Did you pay an attorney? Yes, we interviewed 4 attorneys based on recommendations from other libraries or online reviews. There were surprisingly few attorneys in the Milwaukee area that specialized in setting up non-profits. Certainly, you could use any lawyer, not one who specializes. Another area library used an attorney to set up their fund after receiving a $5.5 Million bequest and the total bill was between $10k-20k. Bc the attorney can be very expensive, and we don't have that amount of money, we are writing the bylaws ourselves using other library foundation bylaws as an example. We will then run the final bylaws by the attorney with questions and have her file the official state paperwork and the IRS paperwork. Luckily we have an attorney on the Foundation Board and she has helped us hone things with a legal eye, though her area of expertise is not in establishing non-profits. We are hoping our total attorney costs will be under $5k. 2. Did you use free legal assistance? In my experience free "legal aid" doesn't do this sort of thing and as mentioned above we were not able to find a local lawyer willing to do it for free. It's still worth the effort to see if you can find an area attorney who will work with you for free or lower cost, or even get them to join the Board. 3. How long did the process take? Don't be scared off by my saying I have been working on it for two years. We created a very large, ambitious, strategic plan in 2016. In 2017 we started looking at what it would take to create the foundation, then create the investment fund at the area Community Foundation (i.e. the actual investment vehicle), etc. We interviewed attorneys this past Spring, then interviewed people for the Foundation Board, I started the Bylaws based on examples and have been sending them to the board members via email for feedback. We were delayed by a couple urgent big issues that came up and took my time away from the bylaws, and then I got a concussion which resulted in no work on it for 2 months. I am back at it with the goal of finishing the bylaws draft by the end of this month and completing the Foundation paperwork with the lawyer in the 1st quarter of 2020. I would imagine setting up a Friends group would be much easier time-wise. A full foundation for investment purposes is a little more work. 4. What are the pros in being a 501(c)(3)? Again a library itself is not allowed to be a 501(c)3. I think the more accurate question is what are the pros and cons of a library establishing a Friends group or a Foundation. The pros are you have people interested in raising money for your library and then giving you the money for library projects. They provide financial support beyond what the municipal tax base provides. They can organize and hold book sales or "wine tastings" as special events. Things that staff don't have the time to do. 5. Are there cons in being a 501(c)(3)? The cons to a Friends group or Foundation is that they may view the raised money as THEIRS. Their territory. And they may not approve you using it for what you wish, or they turn it into a fiefdom with feelings of power. I have seen very dysfunctional Friends and Foundations and have heard horror stories from other libraries. Thankfully my current Friends group has no drama or power issues. I am working very hard to set-up our coming Foundation so they raise the money, it goes directly into the investment fund, and then the interest income is passed to the library at the end of the year to "support the Library Board approved strategic plan initiatives." The Foundation will have no input in how the money is used and cannot say "no." Another con may be that your municipality may say: Oh, you have $5 million in your foundation so we can cut your budget... I have found that getting "only" $35k from our Friends group does not impact our municipal funding. When it comes up I explain that the Friends enable us to replace all of our furniture so we didn't have to make a capital request to the Village for it. With the goal of $5 million in a fund, potentially generating interest income of $250,000/year (fyi, our annual budget is $800,00 of which we get $700,000 in municipal taxes), we will protect the money by having donors specifically state what the money is for. i.e. strategic initiatives, not new carpeting or the electric bill. My advice is to figure out WHY you or someone else wants the library to be a 501c3 - or more accurately - why you want Friends or a Foundation to do fundraising for you and give you extra money. How much? $5,000 per year in book sales or $1 million for a building addition? Knowing your end goal will help you determine if it is worth it. I don't know that it'd be worth the effort for $1,000/yr. But maybe for $5k-10k/yr. Definitely for $35k-250k/yr. 6. Is your Friends group a 501(c)(3)? Yes 7. In retrospect, are you glad your library is a 501(c)(3)? Not applicable. 8. Is the ROI worth it? The ROI on our Friends is totally worth it. The pending ROI on a Foundation remains to be seen, but if we do not raise $5 Million and use it to solidify our funding base, then we will end up having to make major cuts in the future. Avoiding cuts, and potentially finding extra enhancement, makes it worth it to me. Best of luck on whatever path you take. Feel free to email or call me anytime to ask questions. And check out this article on how my neighboring library set-up and defined what their bequest will be used for (i.e. protecting it from calls to use it for operational expenses). PS I'm totally happy for them but jealous that they got a huge donation and I am working to raise that much. :-) https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northshore/news/shorewood/2019/1… Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources. *Please be advised electronic mail becomes a "public record" as allowed under public record laws when sent or received as part of normal business processes. -----Original Message----- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:10:14 -0500 From: Rebecca Higgerson <rhiggerson(a)brandonlibrary.org> To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Libraries with 501(c)(3) status Message-ID: <2681be5dfa69d01ea7f325312ecc4033(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" In our current Strategic Plan, we were asked to investigate 501(c)(3) status for our library. For those of you who have done this, I would appreciate getting some feedback: 1. Did you pay an attorney? 2. Did you use free legal assistance? 3. How long did the process take? 4. What are the pros in being a 501(c)(3)? 5. Are there cons in being a 501(c)(3)? 6. Is your Friends group a 501(c)(3)? 7. In retrospect, are you glad your library is a 501(c)(3)? 8. Is the ROI worth it? Thanks in advance! *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474

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SRLC Presents: Binding Glue: Trauma, Resilience, and the Small Town Library -Patrick Lloyd
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Greetings! The Library of Michigan (LM) is excited to announce a new continuing education opportunity. LM's new webinar series, SRLC Presents brings to you select sessions from the cancelled 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference. Join us Tuesday, July 14 at 2:00 PM for "Binding Glue: Trauma, Resilience, and the Small Town Library," presented by Patrick Lloyd. Tuesday, July 14 @ 2:00 ET SRLC Presents: Binding Glue: Trauma, Resilience, and the Small Town Library -Patrick Lloyd<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=311&> Cost: Free Increasingly, the answers to our patrons' questions seem to lie outside the walls of our libraries rather than within them. As more and more folks approach our desks with questions regarding basic needs assistance and other social problems, we must begin to consider our work in ways beyond books and typical customer service. We know that libraries can change lives. In smaller communities, libraries can also save lives. This session will highlight the difficulties facing many patrons, how the public library serves to protect them, and ways our institutions can strengthen the resiliency of individuals and communities. Instructor: Patrick Lloyd, LMSW is the first library social worker in Texas and the only helping professional on City of Georgetown staff. Working within a suburban community, Patrick's work is holistic in nature and includes assessment and referral of patrons with diverse needs, identification of local resource gaps, advocating for expansion of social service capacity within the city, and serving as a liaison between city staff and local nonprofit agencies. He is a member of the PLA Social Work Task Force, created in the fall of 2018. Patrick has presented at ALA, PLA, and Texas Library Association Conferences and at state library-sponsored functions across the country. 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. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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SRLC Presents: It's All About "We"! How to Create Higher Levels of Internal Customer Satisfaction in Your Library - Andrew Sanderbeck
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 23 Jun '20

23 Jun '20

Greetings! The Library of Michigan (LM) is excited to announce a new continuing education opportunity. LM's new webinar series, SRLC Presents brings to you select sessions from the cancelled 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference. Join us Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00 PM for "It's All About "We"! How to Create Higher Levels of Internal Customer Satisfaction in Your Library," presented by Andrew Sanderbeck. Tuesday, July 7 @ 2:00 ET SRLC Presents: It's All About "We"! How to Create Higher Levels of Internal Customer Satisfaction in Your Library - Andrew Sanderbeck<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=308&> Cost: Free Your biggest assets are your employees and volunteers. Creating and maintaining a culture of professionalism is important to internal customer satisfaction, which includes providing services to those that use your library, and treating them as you would treat those external customers. In this interactive and informative program, we will look at three key skill sets to creating higher levels of internal customer satisfaction and how you can apply this information in your organization to build a culture of "We, not just me." In this program, attendees will learn about these three key skill sets: * Job Skills (Technical, Communication and Leadership) * Good Judgement * Radical Hospitality Instructor: Andrew Sanderbeck, PeopleConnect Institute Andrew has been developing and conducting training programs for libraries and library organizations for more than twenty-five years. He has presented Web-based, On-line, and Face-to-Face sessions on Management and Leadership, Customer Service and Communication Skills in the U.S. and numerous countries around the world. He is the chairman of the board of the Haywood County Public Library and a monthly donor to EveryLibrary, advocating for libraries everywhere that support is needed. 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. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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SRLC Presents: From Potlucks to Planning: Community Engagement Success at a Small, Rural Library - Cindy Fesemyer
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Greetings! The Library of Michigan (LM) is excited to announce a new continuing education opportunity. LM's new webinar series, SRLC Presents brings to you select sessions from the cancelled 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference. Join us Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 PM for "From Potlucks to Planning: Community Engagement Success at a Small, Rural Library," presented by Cindy Fesemyer. Tuesday, June 30 @ 2:00 ET SRLC Presents: From Potlucks to Planning: Community Engagement Success at a Small, Rural Library Cindy Fesemyer<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=310&> Cost: Free Cindy Fesemyer was a newcomer to a small rural community when she took the job as their new Library Director. During her seven years in that position, she grew from a clueless newbie to a strong community advocate. With some training, strong partnerships, and little bit of fake-it-till-you-make-it, she and her team positioned the library as a go-to resource for the entire community. She shares her experience with community engagement efforts as an example of libraries at the center of small rural communities. Instructor: Cindy Fesemyer is the Adult and Community Services Consultant for the State Library of Wisconsin. Previous to that she served for seven years as the Director of the Columbus Public Library in Columbus, Wisconsin where she and her team earned a runner up honor as Library Journal's 2017 Best Small Library in America. Cindy serves as a Library Trustee for the Madison Public Library and is a member-at-large on the Board of the Public Library Association. In her capacity as an engaged rural librarian, she sat on advisory councils for the ALA Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change program and the Philadelphia Free Library's IMLS Award for Community-Centered Librarianship. Librarianship is Cindy's second career, following 14 years in nonprofit administration, fundraising, and community organizing. On a personal level, Cindy is sustained by her radio-host husband and their twin, teenage, soccer-fanatic daughters. Webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event starts. 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. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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SRLC Presents: The ABC's of Library Leadership - Andrew Sanderbeck
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 11 Jun '20

11 Jun '20

Greetings! The Library of Michigan (LM) is excited to announce a new continuing education opportunity. LM's new webinar series, SRLC Presents brings to you select sessions from the cancelled 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference. Join us Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 PM for "The ABC's of Library Leadership," presented by Andrew Sanderbeck. Tuesday, June 23 @ 2:00 ET SRLC Presents: The ABC's of Library Leadership - Andrew Sanderbeck (Register)<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=307&> Cost: Free The truth is that every library needs leaders. And don't be fooled into thinking that leaders are only people with titles and degrees. Anyone can be a leader or a person of influence. (POI) In this interactive and thought provoking program, we will discuss the ABC's of Leadership using keywords and thoughts from Andrew's Sanderbeck's book The ABC's of Positive Living and audience members will learn how library leaders can take small steps each day to lead their organizations to fulfill their mission and purpose. And, we will definitely talk more about those POI's! 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. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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SRLC Presents - Online!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 09 Jun '20

09 Jun '20

Greetings! The Library of Michigan (LM) is excited to announce a new continuing education opportunity. LM's new webinar series, SRLC Presents brings to you select sessions from the cancelled 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference. The series will kick off with keynote presentations. Join us Tuesdays at 2:00 PM beginning June 23 to experience a virtual slice of the conference. SRLC Presents: The ABC's of Library Leadership - Andrew Sanderbeck<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 06/23/2020 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET In this interactive and thought provoking program, we will discuss the ABC's of Leadership using keywords and thoughts from Andrew's Sanderbeck's book The ABC's of Positive Living and audience members will learn how library leaders can take small steps each day to lead their organizations to fulfill their mission and purpose. SRLC Presents: From Potlucks to Planning - Cindy Fesemyer<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 06/30/2020 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET >From Potlucks to Planning: Community Engagement Success at a Small, Rural Library Cindy Fesemyer was a newcomer to a small community when she took the job as their new Library Director. During her seven years in that position, she grew from a clueless newbie to a strong community advocate. With some training, strong partnerships, and little bit of fake-it-till-you-make-it, she and her team positioned the library as a go-to resource for the entire community. She shares her experience with community engagement efforts as an example of libraries at the center of small rural communities. SRLC Presents: It's All About "We"! - Andrew Sanderbeck<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 07/07/2020 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET Your biggest assets are your employees and volunteers. Creating and maintaining a culture of professionalism is important to internal customer satisfaction, which includes providing services to those that use your library, and treating them as you would treat those external customers. SRLC Presents: Binding Glue - Patrick Lloyd<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 07/14/2020 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET Binding Glue: Trauma, Resilience, and the Small Town Library "Increasingly, the answers to our patrons' questions seem to lie outside the walls of our libraries rather than within them. As more and more folks approach our desks with questions regarding basic needs assistance and other social problems, we must begin to consider our work in ways beyond books and typical customer service. We know that libraries can change lives. In smaller communities, libraries can also save lives. This session will highlight the difficulties facing many patrons, how the public library serves to protect them, and ways our institutions can strengthen the resiliency of individuals and communities." SRLC Presents: The Connected Library - Patrick Lloyd<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 07/21/2020 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET The Connected Library: Vetting and Partnering with Social Service Providers Libraries tend to think that we can do it all! While we may host events from weddings to videogame tournaments and although we may answer questions on everything from research papers to restaurant recommendations, sometimes we need to know when to reach out to experts in our communities. As libraries continue moving to address more than just the informational needs of our patrons, it is important that we connect and build relationships with local professionals focused on mental health, basic needs, and other social challenges of our communities. This session will explore why it is imperative that libraries connect with social service providers in their communities, how to cultivate these connections, and tips to make sure the agencies you work with are effective, ethical partners. SRLC Presents: Swipe Right: How to Partner Up - Cindy Fesemyer<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 07/28/2020 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET Are you ready to look for partners within the community you serve but don't know how to get started? Or maybe it's time to expand your partner repertoire? In this interactive session you'll learn to map the people and organizations in your community and walk away with a plan to make a new partnership connection. SRLC Presents: Beds, Bugs, and Books - Sue Stejskal<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 08/04/2020 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET SRLC Presents: Beds, Bugs, and Books: the Basics of Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) - Sue Stejskal By understanding the cryptic nature of the bed bug (Cimex lectularius), be able to help protect your library from the possible impact of a Cimex infestation. SRLC Presents: Beds, Bugs, and Books - Sue Stejskal<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 08/11/2020 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET SRLC Presents: Beds, Bugs, and Books: the Basics of Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) - Sue Stejskal By understanding the cryptic nature of the bed bug (Cimex lectularius), be able to help protect your library from the possible impact of a Cimex infestation. 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. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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Circulating Chromebooks
by James B Lenze 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

Are there any MI public libraries with circulating laptops -- not just for in-house use? If you do, I have a few questions I'd like to run by you. Thanks, James James B Lenze, Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135

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New Opportunities in Adult Programming, Monday, June 1 at 10:00 am Eastern
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

Our virtual meeting, New Opportunities in Adult Programming, is back after our Memorial Day holiday. Please join us at 10:00 am on Monday, June 1 to hear about how one library is moving into virtual programming and what they are doing around this new service opportunity from online baking programs, to self-care with a local therapist, and also moving into virtual program collaboration with neighboring libraries. Alyson Lobert, Director of Commerce Township Community Library, will be our guest on Monday, June 1. She will talk about how her library is working with virtual programming as an opportunity rather than a replacement and the successes they have found with the availability of virtual presenters for online programs that were otherwise prohibitively expensive to have in-person. Alyson will delve into making the new virtual experiences more interactive with participant engagement and how the library reached out to the community to find out what they want in the future and how their opinions may differ from what you expect. You can always find our meeting notes from each week's virtual meeting in this Google folder https://bit.ly/lm-adult (includes chat logs). You can also find recordings for each week in this document. We will save the recordings to the cloud for a few weeks each. If you missed an earlier one you can find a recordings there for a few weeks. We use the same connection links every week so join us either online or by phone at: 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. See you on Monday. 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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CSLP Newsletter: May 2020
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 May '20

29 May '20

A quick note as I forward this here, as a public "Thank You!" to Karen Day at CSLP as she retires - she has shared years of knowledge, friendly help, and fielded thousands of questions from Michigan libraries while at CSLP. She will be missed! ~ Cathy View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/43f495b4-3e50-43…] Still need a few more ideas or printable activities? Additional resources here.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Changes at CSLP [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/dc1f5c5a-9b9f-46… many years of service, Karen Day is stepping down from the position of Office Administrator, and starting the next chapter of her life. Karen has been with CSLP from nearly the beginning and has seen many wonderful summer programs come and go. We wish Karen the best as she starts her next adventure! How is your library "Reimagining" summer? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Increasingly, public libraries are feeding hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer - and throughout the year. The CSLP's Child and Community Well-Being committee is developing resources to support and encourage library participation in the USDA's Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives to help kids and teens stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. These resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. Supporting Food Literacy When You Can't Gather: Read Eat Grow Gets Creative By Rebecca Antill, Youth Services Consultant, South Carolina State Library For several years, the South Carolina State Library has been supporting a statewide Food Literacy initiative that we titled "Read Eat Grow." This initiative supports libraries in offering a variety of programs that help patrons learn the story of their food. We have assisted our public libraries with programs about gardening, composting, cookbook clubs, cooking demonstrations, healthy living, health literacy, nutrition, and so much more! Of course, most of these all happen in person, so when the COVID-19 pandemic closed both the State Library and our public libraries, we knew we had to think outside the box. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/93062e59-b85a-45…] Lyndsey Maloney, Horry County Memorial Library, with a beautiful pan of Peach Cobbler The Charleston County Public Library, which has a strong ongoing partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank to promote healthy cooking in low-income communities throughout the county, began filming short, kid-friendly cooking demonstrations to share on their Facebook page. These videos feature Devon Andrews and her family mixing up easy recipes together at home. Devon also shares science demonstrations and shows that families can replicate the learning opportunities at low cost, though not necessarily low mess! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/843372e1-4b24-43…] Lyndsey Maloney from the Horry County Memorial Library system created recipe demonstrations featuring recipes from the digital collection found at the State Library's website: https://dc.statelibrary.sc.gov/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdc.statel…> These recipes are copyright-free and, as Lyndsey's reveals, oh so tasty. Rebecca Antill, the Youth Services Consultant at the State Library, and Ellen Dunn, Public Information Coordinator, also filmed themselves at home cooking quick healthy recipes for library staff to prepare. At the Lexington County Public Library, staff have been assisting at school lunch sites, passing out free books while observing the proper safety protocols and social distancing. Another public library will be offering take home recipe ideas paired with a Facebook live demonstration from library staff throughout the summer. We are excited to see what other creative ways our libraries will find to encourage healthy living and promote food security to their communities in the upcoming months! Designing a Program with All Families in Mind by Susan Locander, Youth Services Manager, North Riverside Public Library Library summer reading programs are beloved community traditions that promote literacy and encourage creative expression. Yet, they can seem unwelcoming and inaccessible to some families. Incorporating flexibility and choice into both your program design and rollout can be key to creating a program that will work for all. * Registering for a summer reading program by completing a traditional registration form may be problematic or seem intrusive. Before registration opens, determine what information is essential and what's not, and let those decisions determine the registration data you request. (To get a sense of the wide variety of families your readers could belong to, visit the CSLP Inclusion Resources on Alternative Families: https://www.cslpreads.org/inclusion-resources/alternative-families<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> ) Allowing families to provide the information that best fits their unique situation may increase their feeling of acceptance, and reduce stress all around. * Regular logging of books read or time spent reading is often challenging for families, particularly when the readers are too young to take on this responsibility. Just keeping track of paper logs can be difficult, and even more so for readers living in multiple locations, and/or with multiple parents, grandparents or guardians during the program. Allowing readers to create their own reading goals and being flexible with reporting deadlines and methods - online, phone, email, paper ("official" log or other) -- can help them get the most benefit from your program. * No matter how well you prepare, unanticipated and challenging situations will arise. Many libraries will be offering all or mostly online summer reading programs this year, yet the goals remain the same: to promote literacy and encourage creative expression while building community. As we work to meet this year's unique challenges, designing your program to include all types of families will help you not only expand, but also strengthen your community. 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Job Posting - PT Youth Librarian
by Jessica Wilhoite 29 May '20

29 May '20

Hi all, We are looking to hire a PT Youth Services Librarian at Romulus. Please see the attached job description. Thanks! -- Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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