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ALA statement affirming the rights of transgender people
by Jennifer L. Dean 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

[Wanda Brown] <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.a…> Jun 24, 2020 9:56 AM Wanda Brown <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.a…> CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA), and particularly its Rainbow Round Table, unequivocally and emphatically stands in solidarity with its transgender staff and members, transgender library workers, transgender library users, transgender authors, and the transgender members of the communities we serve. As an organization committed to social justice, ALA seeks to support all transgender people, and in particular, those who are vulnerable or at risk of discrimination, including supporting the specific needs and perspectives of transgender people who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, transgender people in sex work, transgender migrants and asylum seekers, intersex people (who may or may not identify as trans), transgender children and youth, senior transgender people, and transgender people with disabilities. ALA celebrates the recent Supreme Court decision recognizing the workplace equality of all people and categorically rejects all statements and actions intended to invalidate, harm, erase, and oppress transgender people's identities and lives. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the work of ALA. Discrimination based on gender identity or expression is damaging to the health of children, families, and society. Libraries must actively affirm and support the safety and rights of transgender people. ALA condemns violence against transgender people and honors the lives of transgender people killed due to their identity. ALA mourns the recent deaths of Jayne Thompson, Riah Milton, Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, Tony McDade, Nina Pop, Penélope Díaz Ramírez, Layla Pelaez Sánchez, Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos, Johanna Metzger, Lexi, Monika Diamond, Yampi Méndez Arocho, Neulisa Luciano Ruiz, and Dustin Parker. ALA affirms that diverse gender expressions, regardless of gender identity, and diverse gender identities, including nonbinary, are normal and positive variations of the human experience. ALA urges all library workers and library stakeholders to refer to transgender individuals by their stated pronouns and names. ALA encourages library leaders and staff to create safe environments for gender diverse, transgender, and intersex library users, allowing everyone access to facilities, activities, and programs that are consistent with their gender identity and where possible providing gender-neutral restroom options for individuals who would prefer to use them; and safe spaces for dialog that allow for intellectual freedom as well as the safety for all members of the community, including trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people. ALA also encourages library workers to serve as allies and advocates for gender and sexual orientation diverse children and adolescents in schools, including advocating for the inclusion of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in all relevant school district policies, especially anti-bullying and anti-discrimination policies. ALA urges all members and member organizations, members of the wider LIS community, and library institutions everywhere to incorporate the rights of transgender people within their intersectional social justice frameworks and to actively seek out and work with other stakeholders with vested interests in protecting the rights of transgender people. ------------------------------ Wanda Brown Director of Library Services Winston-Salem State UniversityO'Kelly Library ------------------------------ Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA Board of Directors & ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy deanjl(a)udmercy.edu Sent using Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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ed2go courses discounted for MCLS libraries!
by Gwen Haviland 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

MCLS has partnered with Cengage's ed2go to offer fundamental online training courses at discounted prices for MCLS members! Following are some featured courses: Grammar Refresher<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/grammar-refresher/> Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Tutorial 24 course hours for only $90! Computer Skills for the Workplace<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/computer-skills-for-the-workplace/> Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Tutorial 24 course hours for only $99! Accounting Fundamentals<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/accounting-fundamentals> Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Tutorial 24 course hours for only $99! Check out the complete list of discounted ed2go courses for MCLS members here https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/ Check out the complete list of ed2go courses here http://www.ed2go.com/mclslap/ Important note: To register, you will need to create an online account and pay by credit card. Your MCLS login cannot be used to register for these courses. ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Register soon for MARC: An Introduction and this Marketing class from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Unexpectedly we are able to offer MARC: An Introduction in July! MARC: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/marc-an-introduction-595.html> 3-day class, July 20-22, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Creating Marketing and Instructional Videos on a Dime<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/creating-marketing-and-instructional-video…> 1-day class, July 23, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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MLA Annual Conference Goes Virtual!
by Debbie Mikula 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

MLA’s work group, staff and board are stepping up to move into uncharted territory! How fitting that our annual conference theme is “Charting a New Course, Together!” After thoughtful consideration, MLA is ready to announce that the 2020 Annual Conference that was planned for Kalamazoo October 28-30, will not be held as an in-person event. Instead, we are transforming it into a first-class virtual event, with the same educational and inspirational programming that MLA members have enjoyed and taken part in for the last 129 years - keynote addresses, breakout sessions, virtual exhibits, an awards ceremony, MLA’s annual meeting and fun networking opportunities. So many factors were taken into consideration, the most notable -- uncertainty with an ever-evolving Coronavirus. Our top priority will always be staff and attendee health and wellness. Below is the calendar of virtual education events for fall: Tuesday, October 27 - “Fall” Institute for Youth Services Wednesday, October 28 - Thursday, October 29 - MLA Annual Conference Thursday, October 29 - Michigan Library Awards MLA is finalizing our contract for a virtual platform that will deliver content right to your computer screen and registration will be open soon. No travel involved! More library staff members can participate! Details coming soon, stay tuned.

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Program contact
by Matthew Day 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Hi Laura This looks like a great program! Could you please send me contact info for Kate Sood? Thanks so much and have a good weekend Regards Matt -- Matthew Day Head Librarian, Adult Services Dept. Royal Oak Public Library (248) 246-3732 matthew(a)ropl.org

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Recording now available - New Opps in Adult Programming Digital Inclusion
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Thursday's virtual meeting with guest, Eric Frederick from Connect Michigan, was recorded and is now available online. To review the notes and find the recording link to this and all our New Opportunities in Adult Programming virtual meetings, visit our Google folder here https://bit.ly/lm-adult. You can add your own questions, resources , and tips to this as well to share with your colleagues. We will be planning out next meeting and post details for the date, time and topic to Michlib-L soon. Thanks for joining us! 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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MLA Equity Fund Grants
by Debbie Mikula 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Over the years, many contributions have been made to MLA – most with specific use attached. As we looked for ways to recognize the needs of underrepresented individuals within the library community, the MLA board approved a change to a fund that didn’t have any restrictions or ties. With the dollars already within the fund, and a commitment to fundraise each year to keep it a healthy resource, we proudly unveil the MLA Equity Fund Grants. MLA affirms its commitment to diversity and inclusion by supporting the broadest participation of racially and ethnically diverse librarians and library support staff who provide leadership in the transformation of libraries and library services. The new MLA Equity Fund will be used as an individual grant geared toward the professional development of individuals currently underrepresented in the library profession. This fund will reduce financial barriers and uplift the professional development for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, North African, and Middle Eastern individuals by providing resources to be used for memberships, attendance at workshops, educational events or conferences of applicants’ choosing, or for other purposes that they believe increase their ability to impact and transform the library profession. Download the MLA Equity Fund Guidelines for complete details<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Equity%20Fund%20Guidelines-FI…>. Applications should be submitted using the online form: https://www.milibraries.org/equity-fund-application All application materials are due to MLA by Friday, July 31, 2020, by 5:00 pm.

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Sad news
by Lisa Waskin 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

The Superior District Library family is saddened today by the recent passing of Joshua Townley, Manager of the Brevort Township Community Library, located in Moran, Michigan. Josh was an amazing young man, and he will be greatly missed. Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Summer Library Programming Reading logs are now available for you to download, edit in your library information/reading recommendations, print & share with patrons: https://bit.ly/LMlogs2020. Also, don't forget the updated posters, including some social media poster images, are available separately from the rest of the manual art at: http://bit.ly/LM2020CSLP. I know you're in the middle of launching #ImagineYourStory but I need you take a couple of minutes to answer the following questions at: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5669405/CSLP20 by 5:00 PM, Monday, July 6th: 1. CSLP's 2022 theme is "Oceanography" and the artist is Sophie Blackall. What slogan suggestions do you have for this theme? For Example: "Dive Into Reading" or "Splash Around with a Good Book." (Since we are the Great Lakes state, any slogan around water might do.) 2. CSLP plans summer library programs far out in order to book artists and begin drafting manuals. Please share 1 theme suggestion (not a slogan) for the summer of 2024. For example: Art, Music, or Space. Please don't email me, but respond at: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5669405/CSLP20. To review past slogans/themes, go to: https://www.cslpreads.org/programs/years-of-cslp-themes/. Your input informs my submissions to the Collaborative Summer Library Program. All public libraries in Michigan are members of CSLP and have input and access to their materials, thanks to support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Storytimes Publishers that have extended their permissions past June 30 (or already had a longer permission period) are listed below. For a complete list go to: School Library Journal Publisher Directory<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slj.c…>. Some are highlighted below, please click through to the links above to learn what specifically is permitted: * Boyds Mills & Kane - through September 7: boydsmillsandkane.com/permissions2020/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fboydsmill…> * Candlewick Press - no stated expiration: www.candlewick.com/covid-19.asp<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.candle…> * Cherry Lake/Sleeping Bear - through August 31: cherrylakepublishing.com/recording_guidelines<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcherrylak…> * Cottage Door Press - no stated expiration: cottagedoorpress.com/pages/rights-and-activities<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcottagedo…> * HarperCollins - through September 9: d1xcdyhu7q1ws8.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/06/09172315/O…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd1xcdyhu7…> * Holiday House - no stated expiration: holidayhouse.com/holiday-house-resources/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fholidayho…> * Macmillan - through August 31: us.macmillan.com/macmillan-content-use-guidelines/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.macmil…> * Penguin Random House - through August 31: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/penguin-random-house-temporary-open-license/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pengui…> * Simon & Schuster - through August 31: www.simonandschuster.com/p/online-read-aloud-guidelines<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.simona…> * Sourcebooks - through December 31: www.sourcebooks.com/online-storytime-requests.html<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.source…> The New York Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our new self-paced early literacy training, Raising the Bar: Integrating Early Childhood Development into Librarian Professional Development. This free training expands on the work of our train-the-trainer materials to offer a comprehensive self-guided individual learning experience. Developed for librarians of all experience levels, this self-paced training can be completed at any time and in any place. NYPL developed Raising the Bar as a bridge to connect early childhood development to public librarianship, as libraries are often the first introduction to early learning for families. Expanding upon the fantastic work of ECRR2, our training focuses on family engagement and the belief that all librarians are community anchors, educators and early literacy ambassadors.We were thrilled to announce the official launch of our new individual learning early literacy training as a resource for librarians everywhere! Start learning today at: https://nypl.teachable.com/. Mi Library Quest The new #MiLibraryQuest20 begins Wednesday! 92 libraries across Michigan are participating and the Quest Team hopes to expand it & open to others come Fall 2020. Check out the details at www.Mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest<http://www.Mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest>. In the News... Resources for Cultivating an Antiracist Mindset<https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=resources-for-cultivating-an-an…> - SLJ, 6.18.20 How to Diversify Your Child's Bookshelves<https://www.readbrightly.com/how-to-diversify-your-childs-bookshelves/> - Brightly, 6.24.20 COVID fallout: Fewer Michigan low-income students may be going to college, Bridge<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bridge…> 6.24.20. Podcast: Kids These Days: How has fear shaped our lives? Michigan Radio Stateside<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcpa.ds.npr…> MiYouth meetings are moving to monthly - See you July 29th and August 12th - same link, same time. I'll push out reminders with the link when the date draws near. Be well, 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] Sad news about Josh Townley
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

I remember Josh from Ploud website training. He was wicked smart with customizing the software and asked great questions during the workshop. "I'm doing X, and I'd like it to do Y also," he'd say. I look at his computer screen and think, "I did not even know that was possible." He will be missed. 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] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Lisa Waskin via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 9:13 AM To: 'michlib-l' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Sad news CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> The Superior District Library family is saddened today by the recent passing of Joshua Townley, Manager of the Brevort Township Community Library, located in Moran, Michigan. Josh was an amazing young man, and he will be greatly missed. Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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