July 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Register today for Creating Inclusive Libraries: Gender and Sexuality Awareness online event series
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

The Collaborating Partners* organizations will host Creating Inclusive Libraries: Gender and Sexuality Awareness, an online event series beginning July 7. Be sure to register now to attend the series of webinars. The cost to attend the series of sessions is $25 for all 3 together. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.mmlcevents.info/events/collaborating-partners-2020/ Session 1 - Resiliency Rising & Shining Out - Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from noon to 1:15 pm eastern time Presented by Graci Harkema (she/her/hers) This session will feature a keynote on inclusive leadership, allyship, and living as your true self, by Graci Harkema, an experienced diversity and inclusion consultant with Graci LLC. Graci Harkema specializes in equity and inclusive leadership training within the Fortune 500, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. She is currently writing a book on her story, including her experience as a person of color and as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in Michigan. Session 2 - Supporting LGBTQIA+ Patrons & Staff in Libraries - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 1-1:30 pm eastern time Presented by Kelly Boston (she/her/hers) This session will go over basic information and terminology in regards to gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as how intersectionality with race, disability, and more shape the identities of library patrons. Best practices for inclusivity for patrons and staff will be shared. We will also cover the concept of self-censorship during collection development, the importance of including materials with characters and information that represent all patrons including LGBTQIA+, and will include resources to guide you if they are challenged. Kelly Boston is a certified school library media specialist in Michigan, and holds an MLIS degree and ND school library endorsement. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and lives with her wife and two cats, Calvin and Hobbes, in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she serves on the Grand Rapids Public Library Board of Commissioners. Session 3 - Building (More) Inclusive Libraries - Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from noon to 1:30 pm eastern time. Presented by Dr. Jessica Garcia (she/her/hers) In this session we will discuss the business case for diversity and inclusion as it applies to library staff and members, introduce the concept of implicit bias and how it shows up, and actionable steps to reduce bias in our encounters. Jessica Garcia, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Solutions, LLC, a diversity and inclusion consulting firm. In this role, she offers business and community members the tools and resources to create and sustain inclusive environments for their employees, clients, and constituents. Garcia has consulted with and trained thousands of participants across a wide range of industries in the public and private sectors providing interactive, customized services on topics such as best business practices; implicit bias and microaggressions; bystander intervention; inclusive leadership; recruitment, retention, and advancement; and inclusive teaching. In addition to her work with Hummingbird Solutions, LLC, Garcia serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Manager for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, she held a joint position in the Department of Sociology and the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives at Michigan State University. She earned her bachelor's and doctoral degrees from Michigan State University in Sociology. The cost to attend the series is $25. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.mmlcevents.info/events/collaborating-partners-2020/ *Collaborating Partners are: Library of Michigan Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) Michigan Cooperative Directors Association Michigan Library Association (MLA) Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)

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Avery Dennison 210 Label/Price Gun
by Brandon Richards 01 Jul '20

01 Jul '20

We have 6 Avery Dennison 210 Label/Price Guns available to any library that wants them. If you're interested just email me with your rides code! -- Brandon Richards Technology Coordinator/Trainer Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989.366.9230

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Collaborating Partners Workshop: Creating Inclusive Libraries: Gender and Sexuality Awareness
by Eric Palmer 01 Jul '20

01 Jul '20

Hi Everyone Please spread the word about this workshop that has 3 separate sessions on the first 3 Tuesday’s in July all for $25.00 to everyone you know; the Collaborating Partners have been working on this workshop for a long time. We feel it is an important subject especially in today’s climate. The attachment is the flyer for the workshop which has some information with more information on the registration page. https://www.mmlcevents.info/events/collaborating-partners-2020/ If you have any questions please contact me or anyone of the Collaborating Partners. Eric W. Palmer Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Director 503 S. Saginaw Street Flint, MI 48502 810-232-7119 epalmer(a)mmlc.info www.mmlc.info

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Children's Librarian
by Jerilyn Klich 01 Jul '20

01 Jul '20

[cid:image003.jpg@01D64FB1.D684C740] The Genesee District Library has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Children’s Librarian. If interested in this position, please apply online at https://thegdl.applicantpool.com/jobs/457823.html. Visit our website to learn more about the many programs and services we offer throughout our 19 branches in Genesee County. If interested in joining our team, please complete the online application by Friday, July 10. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ JOB TITLE: Children’s Librarian REPORTS TO: Community Relations Manager CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Union position HOURS: Full-Time PAY RANGE: $22.25-$26.59/per hour JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Community Relations Manager, this position has the responsibility to assist with creating, planning and marketing library programs and community outreach geared toward children and young adults. Will perform a variety of professional librarian duties and provide training and direction to GDL patrons, staff and volunteers. Will serve as a professional resource in the areas of literacy and youth services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Evaluates program needs and assists in carrying out services district-wide for children and young adults. · Creates, plans, markets and leads children’s and young adult library programs both in our 19 branches, and off-site. * Provides outreach in the form of literacy events, classroom visits, story times and other programs to schools in Genesee County. * Provides literacy presentations to schools and organizations. · Provides story times to our 19 branches on a rotating basis. · Participates in the scheduling and training of outside story time providers. · Provides youth services information via various digital platforms. · Works with Technical Services Manager and Branch Librarians in the area of collection development for children and young adults. * Purchases children’s books for the Headquarters story time collection. · Partners with area schools and other agencies to promote collections and services offered to children and young adults. · Effectively provides instruction and assistance to staff and patrons, both independently and in a classroom setting. * Builds strong community bonds by working with community leaders. * Enforces GDL patron policies and procedures. Effectively handles patron and vendor complaints and requests with discretion and good judgment. * Develops a thorough and ongoing working knowledge of all GDL equipment used in the library. * Gathers data and prepares reports or statistics as assigned by the Community Relations Manager. * Contributes to social media with well written, grammatically correct posts. * Stays current in new library services and trends in youth services through reading, seminars, workshops, webinars and conferences. * Routinely seeks out and identifies sources for grant funding opportunities. Prepares well-written and documented grant proposals specific to children and youth services. * On occasion, may be required to work in branches and perform other library duties as necessary throughout the district. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES · Must enjoy working with children while creating a high-quality experience for the children, parents or guardians. · Demonstrated passion toward seeking programs and services that meet the needs of GDL’s children and young adults. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both small and large audiences. · Strong proficiency with electronic databases, Microsoft Office applications, social networking sites and mobile technology. · Ability to get along with diverse personalities and populations. · Must possess tact, good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. · Ability to work as a team or independently within a fast-paced environment. · Proven time-management skills. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE · Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school · A minimum of a Level 2 certification by the Library of Michigan within ninety (90) days of hire. · One year of professional experience in a library. WILL BE REQUIRED TO · Work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours, around programs, events and community outreach. WORK ENVIRONMENT The location of the work site is primarily the GDL Headquarters location. Significant travel throughout the district to attend or conduct library programs and other literacy events. The location will vary between branches of the Genesee District Library System, and the schedule will vary according to the needs of the public and the GDL System. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and reach forward and above the head. The employee will frequently lift and/or move equipment up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and vehicle for use on company business. Successful completion of a background check. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this position. The tasks are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by those in this classification. The Genesee District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jerilyn Klich, PHR Genesee District Library Human Resources Manager 810-230-3340 (phone) 810-230-0277 (fax)

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Remote login computer answers
by Kat Boyer 01 Jul '20

01 Jul '20

Hi all, I had some requests to compile the information I got about remote login suggestions so here they are: Look at TeamViewer through Techsoup. It is easy to connect to managed PCs. https://www.techsoup.org/teamviewer Other suggestions: Library H3lp Any Desk Splashtop https://www.splashtop.com/ ConnecWise Control, from https://connectwise.com Microsoft Teams Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Facilitating Effective and Interactiveoom Meetings - new MCLS course coming next week!
by Jan Davidson 01 Jul '20

01 Jul '20

MCLS is offering a brand new course on facilitating effective virtual meetings! Facilitating an effective virtual meeting requires just as much planning and preparation as an in-person meeting. In this workshop, you will gain a foundational knowledge of how to leverage the capabilities of Zoom in order to facilitate effective and interactive Zoom meetings and events. We will examine various Zoom settings and built-in tools and how to decide which is appropriate for the meeting type and will include information on how to create a secure meeting. We will also share how to thoughtfully design the meeting to provide a productive and engaging experience for participants. This course will delve into steps for planning and facilitating an online meeting and some advanced features of Zoom. We will not cover the basics of setting up a Zoom account or attending a meeting. To participate in this workshop fully, participants should have a basic understanding of using Zoom for meetings and be familiar with how to access account settings. This will be a highly interactive workshop, and you will gain hands-on practice in using specific Zoom features to facilitate a virtual meeting. Participants should have a microphone and plan to turn their cameras on for full participation. There are three sessions to choose from: Facilitating Effective and Interactive Zoom Meetings (am session)<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/facilitating-effective-and-interactive-zoo…> 1-day class, July 9, 9:30am - 12pm Eastern (8:30am - 11am Central) 3 T-LEUs for Indiana library staff! Facilitating Effective and Interactive Zoom Meetings (pm session)<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/facilitating-effective-and-interactive-zoo…> 1-day class, July 9, 1:30pm - 4pm Eastern (12:30pm - 3pm Central) 3 T-LEUs for Indiana library staff! Facilitating Effective and Interactive Zoom Meetings<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/facilitating-effective-and-interactive-zoo…> 1-day class, July 16, 1:30pm - 4pm Eastern (12:30pm - 3pm Central) 3 T-LEUs for Indiana library staff! These webinars are kept intentionally small to maximize hands-on learning, so claim your spot today! 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/ ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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New Documents for June
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 Jul '20

01 Jul '20

Good Morning. A new list of documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note this month: An Overview of the 2020 Census and What It Means for Michigan. 2019 Population Estimates by Characteristics. [Michigan] MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020- 21 Return to School Roadmap. Mass care/emergency assistance pandemic planning considerations: for state, local, tribal, territorial and non-government organizational planners, providers and support agencies. Cost of Motherhood on Women’s Employment and Earnings. Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19. Major disaster assistance from the DRF: Michigan. History and enforcement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The administration’s decision to deport critically ill children and their families. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/140600787/June%202020%20New%20Documents%… -- 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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