August 2020 - Michlib-l

What makes you proudest of your library right now?
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Good afternoon all, I came across a question that Ohio was asking their libraries pre-pandemic 2020: What makes you proudest of your library right now? I bet the answers are pretty amazing today as we navigate the current situation. Please send me your response to this question off-list; we'll package them at the Library of Michigan and get them back out to you for a day when you need a little inspiration. Have a great day, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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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Books are gone...
by Gail Nartker 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Thank you as always for helping us give away new items to libraries in need. The books are gone and packages are being put together for the lucky libraries. 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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Free financial webinars from MSUE
by Tessa Genovese 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Posting on behalf of Sonya Norris – please see below. Thanks! *********************************************************************** From: "Norris, Sonya (MDE)" <NorrisS2(a)michigan.gov> Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10:49 AM To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Free financial webinars from MSUE Greetings all, Is there a need in your community for financial education courses via Zoom from a trustworthy source? Look to MSU Extension. They have opened up these courses for free through September. * Cash crunch during COVID-19 * Home buying/ownership * Foreclosure prevention * Planning for retirement Pre-registration is required; a complete list of courses are available at: https://mimoneyhealth.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canr.…> More information about MSUE and Michigan libraries will be featured on a future New Opportunities in Adult Programming virtual meeting (Date TBD). Have a great day, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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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covid unattended children policies
by Allison Boyer 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Hi all I had many requests when I asked about unattended child policies in regard to covid-19 I had one response from Michlib, that I have attached. But I did also gather some from some Facebook groups. Here are some of the highlights I gathered from FB: (so from far and wide, not just MI libraries) -No unattended children 12 yrs or younger meaning there must be an ADULT, not an older sibling. We're seeing families with kids coming in for materials and to sign up for our SRP (all online this year), but we haven't seen our teens much. -No one under 18 without and adult. 1 hour time limit for all patrons. -Our new COVID child policy says no one under 16 is permitted in the building without an adult. -Ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult (not an older sibling) at all times while in the building. This means that a 12-year-old can't be browsing in YA while a parent looks at the DVDs; they need to stay together -No one under the age of 14 without an adult. 30 min time limit for all -Same as it's always been. Must be 9+ to be in there w/o an adult. We only have very limited services and everything "fun" is put away so the 15 minute limit we're strongly encouraging is pretty easy to enforce. -We require minors under age 16 to be accompanied by an adult when coming into the library. All patrons are limited to 1 hour visit per day. -No under 12s at all - 30 minute single appointment for browsing or curbside pickup. We are small, so we can only let 1 at a time in right now -Our children's department is on a different floor. We have adjusted our policy so that no one can be in the library longer than 30 minutes. Students 13 and under must be here attended by a guardian 18+. What we decided was to amend our covid policy to include a statement that children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver 18+ After 1.5 weeks open we have only had 2 friends come in wanting to play computer games. They seemed to understand once I explained it to them. <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Allison Boyer Head of Youth Services she/her/hers 616.850.6916 Youth Desk | 616.850.6919 Office loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons, Enriching Minds <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Another round of books looking for good homes...
by Gail Nartker 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Hello everyone - We have another round of brand new books that we would like to give away via RIDES. I have attached the spreadsheet with titles and totals available. Please let me know what titles you might like and how many copies of those titles you need. I will send out books until the supply is gone. Thanks! 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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Student Cards
by Anna Curtis 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Hi, I'm interested in setting up library cards for students enrolled in the public school system. I know there are several libraries that have already done this, and I have some questions about the logistics of this process. Do you have restrictions on these cards? How did you go about setting them up? Did you give the students physical cards? etc. Any insight you are able to provide me is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Anna M. Curtis, Director Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 488

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MeL Minute: The Value of MeL to Michigan's K-12 Community
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

[MeL favicon: a white M on a striped background]The Value of MeL to Michigan's K-12 Community The Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/az.php> has always been a valuable resource for the K-12 community. Now, more than ever, the eResources in MeL<https://mel.org/az.php> offer teachers and students the ability to access a wealth of multimodal information in ways that can support distance learning as well as face-to-face instruction. In the past 16 months, MeL training has been delivered in over 75 school districts, ISDs/RESAs/RESDs, and education-related conferences both in person and virtually. Additionally, over 750 educators throughout the state have completed one or more of the 4 Edupath's courses<file:///C:/Users/BreedL/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/LP48A2FN/bit.ly/Edu_paths> that have been published in the past 8 months. These courses offer introductory knowledge of MeL eResources, identify early literacy resources that can be accessed for instruction, show teachers how to move individual databases to their own websites and guide teachers through content relevant to career, college and military preparation. Not only do teachers earn free SCECHs by completing these courses, they share the benefits of learning about MeL: "I love all the resources for my school and students in early literacy. We lost so many with budget cuts, and MeL is filling in those gaps!" -Library-Media Specialist "I am most excited about using PebbleGo with my youngest students because it can be so difficult to find quality options for them to start their digital literacy. They come to us not even knowing how to use a mouse or a keyboard, and they must leave us able to type testing answers within three years! Any resource we can use that gets them on a regular computer is an amazing way to get them engaged in the process." -Jennifer F. "Going to online, remote learning thanks to the virus, I see this as invaluable not only to myself, but to all teachers in my building. For me to teach PE online is going to be a struggle to find something valuable that actually has meaning to them. This will give kids resources to produce their own workouts, look up nutrition info, etc. . . .things that pertain to their real-life situation." --Eric C. K-12 Curriculum eResources & Distance Learning MeL has eBooks, images, video clips, audio clips, magazine articles, biographies, primary source documents, science experiments, newswire articles from around the globe, test-prep resources, skill-building resources, and SO much more to support our K-12 students in and out of the classroom. The advantages to accessing these eResources through MeL are numerous: * Permalinks can be copy/pasted for easy retrieval or used with any Learning Management System. * Content can be dropped directly into Google Classroom or Google Drive. * Citation is included with all content-even images and video. * All articles in HTML format can be translated and have audio, allowing for more accessibility. * Thousands of full-text eBooks are available (and linkable) for all grade levels-even the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! * MeL eResources are FREE to EVERYONE in Michigan! Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen of the MeL Team. 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 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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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tonight: free online event with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha in conversation with Stephen Henderson
by Katie Wittenauer 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Greetings from Michigan Humanities! We still have space available for tonight's Bridging Michigan event featuring Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Stephen Henderson from 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom! Please feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues, friends, and community members. Registration is free, and all are welcome. Join Dr. Mona and Stephen as they discuss systemic inequities and the impact on health and education. Event attendees will receive a link to the event after registering, and will have the opportunity to submit questions for Dr. Mona and Stephen on the registration form and during the Q&A portion of the online, webinar-style event. See additional details and register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VVtw0bG5TmGY42AGU_9Icw Watch for more details next week about Bridging Michigan<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/bridging-michigan/> grant opportunities, opening 8/17! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Maintenance Assistant I Position
by Sherri West 12 Aug '20

12 Aug '20

[cid:image003.jpg@01D670B8.3E5E0210] WILLIAM P. FAUST Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway * Westland, Michigan 48185-9118 (734) 326-6123 * FAX (734) 595-4612 * www.westlandlibrary.org POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I (Part time) Date: August 12, 2020 Closing Date: Until position is filled Reports to: Library Director Position Available: Immediately Summary: Under supervision, performs cleanup and routine maintenance of the library building and grounds to ensure the comfortable, clean, convenient, and safe operation of the library for both its patrons and staff. Performs year round upkeep of library grounds through picking up trash, cutting grass, raking, pickup of litter, shoveling of snow, salting of parking lots/sidewalks, and care of shrubbery and plantings. Experience: This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Three years of facilities/maintenance experience in a related building. Possession of a Michigan motor vehicle operator's license. Schedule: 25 hours per week, primarily on nights, mornings and weekends. Occasionally will be required to work a day shift during the week. Union: Westland Library Union SEIU Local 517M (Non-Supervisory) Salary: Starts at $17.50 per hour Benefits: Prorated vacation leave, personal leave and paid holidays for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Employer provided contribution to retirement (401a) after meeting service requirements. Applications are available at www.westlandlibrary.org<http://www.westlandlibrary.org>. Please submit a completed application, along with a cover letter and resume to: Sherri West Administrative Assistant 6123 Central City Parkway Westland MI 48185 sherri.west(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:sherri.west@westlandlibrary.org> Fax: 734-595-4612 Job Description attached

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Job Posting: Statewide Delivery Coordinator/MeLCat Support Specialist at MCLS
by Debbi Schaubman 12 Aug '20

12 Aug '20

[apologies for cross-posting] Job Posting: Statewide Delivery Coordinator/MeLCat Support Specialist The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is looking for an energetic, creative individual to join our team as the Statewide Delivery (RIDES) Coordinator/MeLCat Support Specialist. As a member of the Shared Library Systems team, the person in this position plays a key role in the ongoing success of MeLCat and RIDES. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent problem-solving skills. Experience with MeLCat and/or RIDES is a definite plus! The job description, with a full list of qualifications, has been posted at https://www.mcls.org/index.php/download_file/1884/ Salary is commensurate with experience. MCLS offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and your resume by email to jobs(a)mcls.org<mailto:jobs@mcls.org>. Review of resumes will begin August 17 with initial virtual interviews to be held during the week of August 24. Position open until filled. For more information about MCLS, visit the website at www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org>. Thanks, Debbi ***************************************************** Debbi Schaubman Manager, Shared Library Systems Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 113 (517) 492-3889 fax schaubmand(a)mcls.org<mailto:schaubmd@mcls.org> [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D670A6.FE224870] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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