June 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MeL Minute: Summer Reading Guide from NoveList
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 18 Jun '20

18 Jun '20

[MeL favicon]For most public libraries, the biggest event of the year is the annual summer reading program. Prizes and special events organized by library staff help prevent the "summer slide" for kids. Summer Reading also gives kids and their caregivers a chance for social interaction and a sense of community. This year's Summer Reading is sure to be different. Many libraries have pivoted to online or outdoor Summer Reading programs and we've created a list of fresh content and resources to ensure a successful Summer Reading in 2020. Resources for Staff The CSLP theme for 2020 is "Imagine Your Story." Impress your summer readers with some of these practical tips and ideas: * Summer reading search strategies<https://www.ebscohost.com/uploads/novelist/pdf/SearchStrategy_SummerReading…>: Including the CSLP theme as well as books for your fussier readers. * The Secret Language of Books<https://www.ebscohost.com/novelist/idea-center/learn/learn-story-elements>: A guide to Story Elements: Download your copy and brush up on your appeals, genre, and themes skills. Think worldbuilding and whimsical. Be prepared for those seeking a once upon a time. Ready up that wand with fairy tale and folklore-inspired fiction. * Crash Course in Fantasy<https://www.ebscohost.com/novelist-the-latest/blog-article/webinar-crash-co…>: Need a refresher in Fantasy? Watch a replay of the webinar. * Avoiding the "summer slide"<https://www.ebscohost.com/novelist-the-latest/blog-article/this-summer-keep…>: This summer let's keep the slide on the playground. Want to quickly find content related to summer reading inside NoveList? Type Imagine Your Story into the search bar and select "Lists & Articles." [Searching for Imagine your Story in NoveList] Don't Cancel, Go Online! Many libraries have taken storytime and other programs online. Now it's time to expand that to Summer Reading! Virtual programs are valuable during social isolation. You may even reach readers who have never set foot in one of your buildings. If you do your program live, be sure to post the video to whatever social media platform you are using. You're likely to get more on-demand views of your program. Watch this recent microtraining <https://www.ebscohost.com/novelist-the-latest/blog-article/microtraining-we…> to get tips about how to do live programming on social media. Keep It Simple Try a very easy set of requirements -- participants read for a certain amount of time or a certain number of pages and get a prize. No complicated levels, no hoops to jump through. Make your program more inclusive and drop the library card requirement. The easier it is, the more participation you are likely to get. In addition to NoveList, MeL has lots of resources to support you no matter how you are interacting with your patrons. Check out MeL's Summer Reading Book Lists<https://bit.ly/MeLSummerReading> and our list of Printables<https://bit.ly/MeLPrintables> for activities and takeaways for younger kids. If you're new to using the MeL eResources<https://mel.org/az.php>, or want a refresher, check out our MeL eResources Learning Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/michiganlibrary-staff>. You will need to create an account to access these quick video tutorials. To access other types of support resources, visit our Library Staff<https://mel.org/staff> area where you will find downloadable promotional material<https://mel.org/library-staff/marketing-resources/downloadablepromos>, eResources Web Buttons<https://mel.org/library-staff/marketing-resources/eresource-web-buttons>, Logo files and usage guidelines<https://mel.org/logos-and-usage-guidelines>, and training support<https://mel.org/library-staff/eresources>. Try NoveList Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> or NoveList K-8 Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>! By Molly Wyand, Communications Specialist at NoveList Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out! We're happy to help! Liz Breed, Michigan eLibrary Coordinator<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> Theresa Runyan, MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries<https://www.mcls.org/index.php?cID=753> Ann Kaskinen, MeL Engagement Specialist for K-12<https://www.mcls.org/index.php?cID=753> 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/> I am on temporary lay-off status on Mondays only from May 18 - July 20. 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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Face masks vs Face Shields
by Jaema Berman 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Dear Colleagues, Are face masks and face shields equal? Legally, can we accept staff using one or the other? Sincerely, Jaema Jaema Berman Library Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ― Andrew Carnegie

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Northfield Township Area Library - Library Assistant Vacancy
by Zaley Nelson 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

The Northfield Township Area Library is hiring two part-time library assistants (20 hours, $15 hour). The job description is available at http://www.ntal.org/employment.html [http://www.ntal.org/uploads/2/6/8/8/26886253/35377268613-ab592fda2c-o.jpg]<http://www.ntal.org/employment.html> Employment - Northfield Township Area Library<http://www.ntal.org/employment.html> Employment. Below is a list of our current open position(s). The Northfield Township Area Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are currently not hiring. Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Road Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 phone: (734) 449-0066. Hours of Operation www.ntal.org Zaley Nelson Director | Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Road Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 Tel: (734) 449-0066 x26 www.ntal.org<http://www.ntal.org/> Engage. Educate. Encourage.

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MiYouth recap
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Today the MiYouth group discussed reconnecting with community and the shared notes + chatbox can be found here: https://bit.ly/MiYouth_6_17_20. Next Wednesday, June 24th, we will discuss professional resources. After next week we'll have a small hiatus as staff gets back into the building and summer library programs ramp up. We'll reconvene on Wednesday, July 29th and August 12th, 10am, to discuss Fall planning -- same link! MiYouth Virtual Meetings As we transition back into the library and summer reading programming ramps up, we will be shifting to monthly calls starting in July. Mark your calendars now and join us for the following Wednesdays (topics are subject to change): June 17 - Reconnecting with Community June 24 - Connecting with Professional Resources July 29 - Preparing for Fall, Part I August 12 - Preparing for Fall, Part II 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FM…> 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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Re: [Michlib-l] PPE recommendations on NRR
by Rebecca Higgerson 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Oops! I forgot to include the url: https://nrr.ninja/ Thanks! Rebecca -----Original Message----- From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Rebecca Higgerson via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 1:03 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org; directors(a)lists.tln.org Subject: [Michlib-l] PPE recommendations on NRR CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov Hello everyone! The NRR team is here to assist you in finding the PPE supplies you need to reopen your library. Please see the red button on the upper right corner labeled "PPE Recommendations" in the attached image. You can now submit the companies from whom you are getting Cleaners, Desk Shields, Gloves, Masks, Sanitizer, and Other. We will be retro-adding the companies that you have been recommending for weeks, but you can certainly add anything we've missed AND any companies you recommend going forward. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Rebecca Higgerson Kate Andrade Shauna Quick

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CARES Act grant - Digital Inclusion and CIPA webinar
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

As we get closer the LM CARES Act grant deadline, we are getting questions about what digital inclusion is and what types of activities qualify. There are also questions about how the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) applies to materials and services purchased through CARES Act funds. Please join me in a Q & A webinar at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 25th for a Q & A discussion on these questions. You can register for the webinar directly at https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.… or go to the CE calendar at the Library of Michigan web site - www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> - Click on the LM Continuing Education Opportunities. For brief information on the grant, see below. Talk to you soon! >>> CARES Act Grant program * Eligibility: Public libraries * Deadline: MONDAY, JULY 6TH * Amount: * PPE and Library Sanitization supplies and services - $500 plus $300 per branch location (NON-COMPETITIVE) * Digital Inclusion supplies and services - $1,000 to $5,000 depending on Class Size (COMPETITIVE based on local unemployment, SNAP, Broadband availability and poverty levels) * Grant Period: Summer 2020 to Summer 2021 (Dates TBA) * Timeline: * Application Review - June/July * Grant Contracts Issued - July/August * More Information: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89739_99828--…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> Please contact me with any questions you might have. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 Out of office on Fridays www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> 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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Attend MALA's Upcoming Webinar Facebook and Your Library: The Do's and Don'ts
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

MALA Professional Development Training 2.020 Facebook and Your Library: The Do's and Don'ts More than ever, libraries are using social media to connect to their communities, and libraries use Facebook more than any other social platform. Small and medium-sized libraries are just as likely as larger libraries to use Facebook to share events and pictures, educate patrons about services, and highlight their collections. . Wednesday, July 22 10:00 to 11:00 AM Central Webinar Register Now!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> www.malalibraries.org<http://www.malalibraries.org> Mid-America Library Alliance, 15624 E. US Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050 SafeUnsubscribe™ atkine(a)michigan.gov<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.c…> Forward email<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fui.constan…> | Update Profile<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.c…> | About our service provider<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.consta…> Sent by kglenn(a)mid-americalibraryalliance.org<mailto:kglenn@mid-americalibraryalliance.org> in collaboration with [Constant Contact]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.consta…> Try email marketing for free today!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.consta…>

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PPE recommendations on NRR
by Rebecca Higgerson 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Hello everyone! The NRR team is here to assist you in finding the PPE supplies you need to reopen your library. Please see the red button on the upper right corner labeled "PPE Recommendations" in the attached image. You can now submit the companies from whom you are getting Cleaners, Desk Shields, Gloves, Masks, Sanitizer, and Other. We will be retro-adding the companies that you have been recommending for weeks, but you can certainly add anything we've missed AND any companies you recommend going forward. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Rebecca Higgerson Kate Andrade Shauna Quick

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Sanitizer
by Amy Goldyn 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Hi! I just wanted to pass along a great deal I found for sanitizer. I was able to find liquid hand sanitizer from Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada for $25 a gallon. The normal price is $30 a gallon, however; if you buy 10 or more cases, you will get the price break. Each case has four gallons in it. This sanitizer doesn't have the typical strong alcohol smell, it has a mild apple scent. Thanks, Amy Goldyn Finance Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504 Phone: 810-230-3334 Fax: 810-732-1161

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Services Survey
by poma＠gardencitylib.org 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

I've invited you to fill out the following form: Services Survey To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8P1dyNE28G8-8msM2ZJAb-vXV5qFuF1z… Hello! We at Garden City Public Library have recently reopened and are just curious what services/hours/etc other libraries that have reopened are offering. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey. Thank you! Google Forms: Create and analyze surveys.

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