June 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Free Webinar: Libraries Prepare to Answer Civil Legal Questions in Times of Crisis
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

What: Libraries Prepare to Answer Civil Legal Questions in Times of Crisis<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/libraries-prepare-to-answer-…> When: June 8, 3:00-4:00 ET Cost: FREE Host: WebJunction Format: Webinar With the economy staggering, unemployment soaring to unprecedented heights, and families reeling from weeks of confinement and uncertainty, people are turning to their libraries for help. Many of the issues people are struggling with involve civil legal information; questions related to unemployment, debt/money issues, foreclosures and evictions, or family stressors are all on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this webinar, two law librarians highlight the most common civil legal issues they are seeing, provide guidance on key ways for public libraries to respond to civil legal needs, and discuss best practices for online reference services. Let's work together to re-empower our struggling communities and demonstrate just how essential libraries are in times of crisis. Presented by: Jenny Silbiger, State Law Librarian, Access to Justice Coordinator, Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library; and Joseph Lawson, Deputy Director, Harris County Law Library (TX) Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> Working Hours: T-F 8:30-5:00

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MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Reopening Plans - Join us Thursday morning at 10am!
by Rachel Ash 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

This week we're discussing reopening plans during our MLA Connect Coffee Hour, scheduled Thursday, June 4 at 10am. Plan to grab a cozy mug of your favorite beverage and join MLA Executive Director Debbie Mikula as she moderates a panel discussion about how libraries across the state are planning their safe reopening. We are excited to welcome Lance Werner, Director, Kent District Library, Valerie Meyerson, Director, Petoskey District Library and Megan Buck, Director, Dickinson County Library, as our coffee hour guest panelists. Panelists will discuss how they created their libraries' reopening plans, important phases and milestones included in their plans, and hurdles their libraries are facing. Fill out this short form to register, no login required! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdeirrTIsG9CJxRWhPXTD-kZtFvPpIr… Each week we provide a platform for you to ask questions, share ideas, and provide input to other library professionals struggling with the global health crisis, remote work, and how to prepare for the future. This coffee hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meeting on the Zoom platform. A recording of the session will be available on the MLA website for those unable to attend the live event. [Web Icon resized] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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National Summer Reading Champion: Carmen Agra Deedy
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

CSLP has announced that Carmen Agra Deedy<https://www.facebook.com/carmenagradeedy> is the 2020 National Summer Reading Champion! Be sure to share out the information on her live stories, Fridays at Noon (ET) in June. #ImagineYourStory<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/imagineyourstory?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=…> Please feel free to use the graphic<https://www.facebook.com/cslpreads/posts/2985605921555490> (also attached) to share the information with your public. Thank you, 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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Library of Michigan - CARES Act grant DEADLINE SET
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

With the Executive Order closing libraries lifted, the deadline for the CARES Act grant is now Monday, July 6th by 5:00 PM 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> www.michigan.gov/sl21<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> 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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In case you missed it: Feeding Kids 2020 webinar follow-up
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

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Considerations as you prepare to phase in services at your library - please read as you prepare for your next steps
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Throughout the COVID crisis Library of Michigan has been meeting regularly with other state library agency staff in the Midwest area and nationally to share experiences, resources and information. We want you to understand the context of what is happening in other parts of the country as well concerning what the status of libraries in regarding openings, delivery and providing in person public services. >From conversations with state librarians and library development managers in the Great Lakes region we are finding that ramping up to full library service is very slow even in neighboring states that have had permission to open before Michigan. We recommend that you review and learn from other libraries around the country regarding how they have transitioned to their new reality. Please review, consider and prepare so you can welcome back both your staff and patrons in a safe manner. In other states that have had more time to move to the re-opening of libraries we hear that they only have about 5-10% of them actually open to the public and that resource sharing delivery is in the 50%- 60% level if at all. Many libraries in neighboring states, even if allowed for public egress, are continuing to slowly ramp up services to support both safe spaces and practices for their patrons and staff. Some ideas you can consider as libraries in Michigan plan to move to offering services again are: 1. Continuing phasing in services to ensure your facility, staff, and patrons are in a safe environment and also are following all requirements of the EOs currently in place or coming ahead in the future. 2. Providing curbside as a start to services to learn more about what your community is comfortable with and ensure you have space for materials handling. 3. Allowing for appointment-based services to ensure patrons have opportunity to get technical assistance and use public access computers while ensuring your facility and staff have capacity in the new environment to serve patrons. 4. Limiting your operational hours for both staff and public in the building as you phase back to full operations. 5. Consider how you can provide services by mail in order to protect your patrons, especially those vulnerable populations, that may be concerned about in-person contact. 6. Virtual programs will be with us for the long haul. Don't abandon the skills and capacity you created in the spring but continue to grow and support this method allowing community members to engage with information and experiences. 7. Follow the current EO direction that any work that is capable of being performed remotely must be performed remotely. 8. Review your patron behavior guidelines to ensure you staff and your visitors can confidently do their jobs and use your services and facilities. Update if necessary and train or re-train your staff. 9. Reach out to friends groups as you communicate so stakeholders all understand what the current situation is for your library. 10. Create messaging and communications for your community so they are informed and understand what to expect since it will be different from before no matter the phase you plan to start with at your library. 11. Train your staff on cleaning procedures, managing symptomatic patrons, and notifications of infection. (this is not an exhaustive list, only some things we hope you consider or items that we hear about from our national and state colleagues) This is just a short list of things to consider. As I mentioned before, just because you have permission to re-open next week with the EO 2020-110, it does not mean you need to be or even are allowed to return to the same environment you left in March. Please read the Executive Orders in effect now, EO 2020-110 and EO 2020-97 that provide the direction for your organization. Also, please be aware that the Governor's workgroup and it's library subcommittee are meeting this week and recommendations from that group may necessitate additional changes, updates or protocols for libraries if the Governor chooses to issue new EOs that encompass activities in the Arts & Culture sector. As we have said before what you need to know, understand and ultimately actually do in your libraries will continue to change so be prepared for changes now and into the future. Be mindful of your community members health and safety as well as those of your staff. Executive Orders and Directives can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455---,00.html We will continue to provide information out to Michlib-l and directly to our public library directors as we support the communities movement to advance to the Phase 4 of the Mi Safe Start Plan. We have received many questions and will be compiling these and researching answers to held guide and support you in the process. Please visit the State of Michigan Coronavirus website at www.michigan.gov/coronavirus<http://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus> for resources and links to details you need. 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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New Documents for May
by Bruce Sarjeant 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Good Morning. A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan website. Of note for May: Notes on the 2019 Subcounty Estimates [Michigan]. Proposed pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac between Mackinaw City and Saint Ignace, Michigan. Public Notice. Biological and Habitat Assessment of the Lower Rouge River, Michigan, 2018. Hospital experiences responding to the COVID-19 pandemic: results of a National Pulse Survey March 23-27, 2020. United States. Michigan's Economic Outlook and Budget Review: FY 2019-20, FY 2020-21, and FY 2021-22. The Condition of Education: 2020. Prohibiting firearms on the Capitol grounds and inside the Capitol building. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/140284629/May%202020%20New%20Documents%2… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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The Library Community Moving Forward in the New Normal ALA webinar June 4 at 2:00 pm Eastern
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Join ALA Thursday, June 4, 2:00 - 3:15 pm ET for "The Library Community Moving Forward in the New Normal."<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> This free webinar will offer insight and discussion with leaders from state, public, academic, and school libraries on the continued efforts and strategies to reopen library facilities across the country. Attendees will benefit from hearing about preliminary results from the recent national "Libraries Respond: COVID-19 Survey," and have the opportunity to ask questions and compare and contrast planning and guidance across the range of library types to inform your own robust planning and services responses. Facilitator: Patty Wong, Incoming ALA President-elect, Santa Monica Public Library Speakers: Ramiro Salazar, PLA President, Director, San Antonio Public Library Jon Cawthorne, ACRL President-elect, Wayne State University Mary Keeling, AASL President, Library Services Supervisor, Newport News (Va.) Public Schools Jake Speer, State Librarian, Indiana State Library Lucinda Nord, Executive Director, Indiana Library Federation Presented by the American Library Association Please direct questions directly to ALA and contacts found on the webinar registration page here http://www.ala.org/united/forward

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Want to become a Solar System Ambassador?
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Solar System Ambassadors and Museum Alliance Professional Development Training Webinar* Date: June 4, 2020, Thursday Time: 2pm PT (5pm ET) Phone lines will open at 1:45pm PT (4:45pm ET) WebEx Link: https://jpl.webex.com/join/ameliajc Meeting Number: 909-108-565 Call-in: 510-210-8882 Toll-Free: 844-575-9329 NOTE: With increased work-from-home overloading online resources, you may encounter some difficulty connecting. Whenever possible, try to join 5-10 minutes before start time. Use your computer's connection (rather than calling in) and turn OFF your video. That will keep bandwidth to a minimum. Topic: OpenSpace: Exploring the Universe Virtually Overview: Join Carter Emmart, Director of Astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History, and other OpenSpace team members on a virtual space tour to see the universe of data you can explore in OpenSpace. Fly to the Moon, explore the valleys of Mars, and soar to the edges of the known universe while learning more about this software and how you can use it. OpenSpace is free open source interactive software visualizing the entire known universe and a growing number of space exploration missions. Funded in part by NASA's Science Activation program, OpenSpace is used by planetariums and science centers, scientists and researchers, and science communicators. This first OpenSpace webinar will demonstrate the content and data that are available in OpenSpace. Join us again on June 18 to learn how to use the software yourself. Speaker: As the Director of Astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History, Carter Emmart directs the institution's groundbreaking space shows and heads up development of an interactive 3D atlas called The Digital Universe and the NASA-supported software to view it in called OpenSpace. He coordinates scientists, programmers and artists to produce scientifically accurate yet visually stunning and immersive space experiences in AMNH's Hayden Planetarium. Over the past two decades, he has directed six shows: "Passport to the Universe," "The Search for Life: Are we Alone," "Cosmic Collisions," "Journey to the Stars," "Dark Universe," and "Worlds Beyond Earth." Emmart's interest in space began early, and at ten, he was taking astronomy courses in the old Hayden. As a child born into a family of artists, he naturally combined his love of science with his tendency for visualization. His first work was in architectural modeling, soon moving on to do scientific visualization for NASA and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, before joining AMNH. Training Materials: On the day of the training, materials will be located in the Training section of the SSA internal website: https://solarsystem1.jpl.nasa.gov/user_login.php *An archive of this training will be available about a week following the webcast. IMPORTANT NOTE: This professional development training is intended to prepare you for your upcoming presentations and events. It is NOT to be shared LIVE in classrooms, museums or other venues. Do NOT share the webinar or call-in information (web link, phone number, passcode, etc) with others, and do NOT TWEET OR BLOG what's being discussed in real time. Trainings are a time for YOU to become familiar with program information BEFORE conducting your events.

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Recording and notes from the New Opportunities in Adult Programming, June 1
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

We had a great virtual discussion on Monday around making new opportunities for our community members with virtual programming. Our guest, Alyson Lobert, Director of Commerce Township Community Library, provided a lot of information as well as tips and resources on what her library is doing as well as collaborative programming with neighboring libraries. To review the notes and find the recording link to this discussion visit our Google folder here: https://bit.ly/lm-adult (includes chat logs) With the news that libraries can begin with their reopening plans now on the table we are going to skip the June 8 meeting. Join us again on Monday, June 15 at 10:00 am to hear We use the same link each time we meet and all the resources provided can be found in the Google document. You can add your own questions and tips to this as well to share with your colleagues. On June 15 at 10:00 am Eastern we will hear from University of Michigan's Bryan Maxey. He will be sharing on the topic of MOOCs, massive open online courses, and related issues such as how to access MOOC content in low-bandwidth areas, where to find free MOOCs on various platforms, and some samples as well. We hope libraries continue to build on the skills and creativity that they have exhibited during the stay at home environment. Creating new opportunities for library engagement in a virtual environment is still going to be necessary in the current time and into the future. Please let us know if you have questions. Shannon 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 From: White, Shannon (MDE) Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 6:29 AM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: New Opportunities in Adult Programming, Monday, June 1 at 10:00 am Eastern 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 this morning. 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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