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ALA News: ALA summons support for Library Stabilization Fund Act
by Jennifer L. Dean 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

ALA Virtual-Community Through Connection brings library community together<https://bit.ly/38BamiC> Created following ALA’s difficult decision to cancel its 2020 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, ALA Virtual-Community Through Connection, held June 24-26, 2020, provided a virtual space where librarians and library workers could remain connected during this time of change. Read more<https://bit.ly/38BamiC> ALA Council approves Core; dissolves ALCTS, LITA and LLAMA<https://bit.ly/2VVHH2F> In votes on Tuesday, June 23, and Saturday, June 27, the ALA Council voted to approve Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures as a new ALA division beginning September 1, 2020, and to dissolve the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), the Library Information Technology Association (LITA) and the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) effective August 31, 2020. The vote to form Core was 163 to 1. Read more<https://bit.ly/2VVHH2F> ALA summons support for Library Stabilization Fund Act<https://bit.ly/3gD4Y1u> The American Library Association (ALA) praised the introduction of the Library Stabilization Fund Act, introduced in both chambers by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Representative Andy Levin (D-MI), respectively. The legislation would establish a $2 billion fund, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, to address financial losses and bolster library services, with priority to the hardest-hit communities. Read more<https://bit.ly/3gD4Y1u> Libraries invited to apply for ALA’s ‘Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change’<https://bit.ly/31U6iZF> The American Library Association (ALA) invites library workers to apply to be part of Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change, a pilot program to help public and academic libraries engage their communities in programs and conversations that address the climate change crisis. Read more<https://bit.ly/31U6iZF> Honorary member nominations open<https://bit.ly/3gCzusd> Nominations are being accepted for ALA honorary membership, the Association’s highest honor, which is bestowed on living citizens of any country whose contributions to librarianship or a closely related field are so outstanding that they are of significant and lasting importance to the whole field of library service. Read more<https://bit.ly/3gCzusd> New from ACRL - ‘Hidden Architectures of Information Literacy Programs’<https://bit.ly/2ZGSKxW> The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Hidden Architectures of Information Literacy Programs: Structures, Practices, and Contexts,” edited by Carolyn Caffrey Gardner, Elizabeth Galoozis, and Rebecca Halpern. This book collects authors from a variety of diverse institutions detailing the day-to-day work of running and coordinating information literacy programs and the soft skills necessary for success in the coordinator role. Read more<https://bit.ly/2ZGSKxW> AWARDS AND GRANTS ALA awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2020<https://bit.ly/2BDMM9d> ALA, Capital One invite rural libraries to apply for Community Connect: Digital Access at Home grants<https://bit.ly/38EU7Bs> Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellowship deferred<https://bit.ly/2Dbfe2n> WEBINARS Learn how to create a strong communication plan for your library with this LLAMA webinar<https://bit.ly/2BMVBgQ> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA President & 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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Justice for All Task Force survey
by Kate Andrade 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

Dear Colleagues: Your input is critical to the work of the Michigan Justice for All Task Force - https://courts.michigan.gov/News-Events/Pages/Justice-for-All.aspx Please take the following survey (link below), which includes questions about several components of our civil justice system and will be used to create a strategic plan to ensure 100% access to justice in Michigan. The survey may take 20 minutes to complete and will be open until July 17. The Task Force hopes that you will take the time to complete this survey. This survey is designed to be completed by individuals, not by groups of people or organizations. Please provide your individual responses, not joint responses. Learn more about the work of the Justice for All Task Force at courts.mi.gov/jfa. If you have questions about the survey, please contact jfataskforce(a)courts.mi.gov Thank you for your time and efforts to complete this survey. By doing so you are helping to improve the civil justice system in Michigan. LINK TO SURVEY: https://www.research.net/r/7VVK5QW -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services she/her/hers

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Election Worker Recruitment
by Reinhardt, Sarah (MDOS) 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

Greetings, I hope you and yours are well! I'm writing to see if Libraries in Michigan can help spread the word about our state's need for election workers. Democracy is a team sport, and on Election Day poll workers are democracy's most valuable players. Because of the current COVID-19 crisis, local clerks statewide are facing poll worker shortages. Clerks rely on election workers and we have seen the impact of poll worker shortages during elections in other states - election workers are critical to the running of safe, smooth and fair elections. To recruit new and effective poll workers, we launched the Democracy MVP<http://www.michigan.gov/democracyMVP> initiative. With your help, we hope Michiganders from across the state will answer this call to action. Libraries in Michigan is a community leader and our office would be grateful to partner with you and your members and community to help spread the word about Democracy MVP election worker recruitment. Let me know if this is something you are open to and we can continue discussions on how to raise awareness about this paid opportunity. Thank you so much for your time. You can learn more at Michigan.gov/DemocracyMVP<http://www.Michigan.gov/democracyMVP>. Kindest regards, Sarah Sarah Reinhardt Departmental Analyst Michigan Department of State Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson ReinhardtS(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov>

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The Smithsonian's Voices and Votes--American Democracy: Applications Accepted until August 13, 2020
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

The Smithsonian's Voices and Votes--American Democracy: Applications Accepted until August 13, 2020 Michigan Humanities is partnering with the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street program to bring the traveling exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America to Michigan in 2021. Six host communities will have the opportunity to host the exhibit rent-free for six weeks. When American revolutionaries waged a war for independence they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations. They embraced a radical idea of establishing a government that entrusted the power of the nation not in a monarchy, but in its citizens. That great leap sparked questions that continue to impact Americans: who has the right to vote, what are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens, and whose voices will be heard? Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be a springboard for discussions about those very questions and how they are reflected in local stories. Voices and Votes is based on a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. This Museum on Main Street adaptation will have many of the same dynamic features: historical and contemporary photos; educational and archival video; engaging multimedia interactives with short games and additional footage, photos, and information; and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material. To learn more about becoming a host site and to apply please visit the Michigan Humanities website: https://www.michiganhumanities.org/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> For questions about the exhibit please contact Director of Grants, James Nelson, by email at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>. 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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Fw: Granite Hotspots
by Stephanie Daniels 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

Here is the pricing from Granite on their hot spot program. Stephanie DanielsDirectorHartford Public Library

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Is anyone offering outside computer use?
by Thomas Trahey 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

We are considering setting up tables outside and making chromebooks or laptops available to patrons for outside use only. Is anyone else trying this? I wonder what successes and failures you might have experienced. -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231.843.8465 Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. ---- Library Bill of Rights

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Invitation: Talking Racism in Classic Children's Literature
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

Tennessee State Library and Archives is pleased to host a webinar Thursday, July 9th at 2-3:30 pm CST on Tackling Racism in Classic Children's Literature. We all know that there are outdated and racist classics on our shelves. These books reflect a homogenous past, yet they still thrive in an ostensibly multicultural present. How do we hold fast to intellectual freedom while solidifying our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness? Nashville Public Library spent a year asking that question and the resulting work can be replicated by other libraries seeking to apply an anti-racist lens to their collections. Join us as Klem-Marí Cajigas and Lindsey Patrick-Wright offer insight and suggestions for us to re-evaluate our own collections. This webinar was previously presented as a session at both TLA's 2019 Annual Conference and at the 2020 PLA Conference. Tackling Racism in Classic Children's Literature with Klem-Marí Cajigas and Lindsey Patrick-Wright Thursday, Jul 9, 2020 2 - 3:30 pm Central Time https://tngov.webex.com/tngov/j.php?MTID=m6c892367b8fb445012255259a17fa9dd<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftngov.web…> Meeting number: 161 566 5321 Password: XSd7k2UpNg4 Join by phone +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL Access code: 161 566 5321 Klem-Marí Cajigas is the Family Literacy Coordinator for Bringing Books to Life!, Nashville Public Library's award-winning early literacy outreach program. She has been with Nashville Public Library since 2012, after more than a decade of academic training in Religious Studies and Ministry, including doctoral work at Vanderbilt University. Lindsey Patrick-Wright was formerly the Youth Services and Continuing Education Coordinator for TSLA. She has been at Nashville Public Library for 9 years now, first managing the Children's Department and is currently managing the Southeast Branch. 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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Free books
by BUR Interloans 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

If you still have any available, I would love these:WaterfellAll Our YesterdaysJust One YearDaughter of DuskThe Gathering DarkBecause of the SunThe Scorpion RulesThe Glass SentenceWhen You Were MineBrotherbandSoundlessThe Cresweell PlotDark TideDisappear HomeComplete NotheingThe Lost PrincePoison's KissTale of the BirleThe Year of Luminous Love Thank you so much for sharing!! I do receive delivery.Gratefully,Kathleen NaegeleTaymouth Township Libraryzv049

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Young Adult Book Giveaway done...
by Gail Nartker 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

Hello everyone - We have given away all of the copies per the many requests we received. We did our best to honor requests but hey...no complaints about FREE materials, right? We will be sending these materials to your libraries over the next week so please watch for them in delivery. Stay safe and healthy. I am thinking of all libraries everywhere and how we will continue to serve the public throughout the current times. Gail Gail Nartker, Director Sandusky District Library 55 East Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810.648.2644 http://sandusky.lib.mi.us

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TLN Cooperative Director Job Posting
by Angie Michelini 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

Please see the attached opportunity to apply for The Library Network Cooperative Director position. Thank you, Angie Michelini The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-716-5583 amichelini(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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