August 2020 - Michlib-l

MSU Epidemiologist Presentation - An epidemiologist’s perspective on the Covid-19 pandemic
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

I thought some may find the opportunity listed below of interest. An epidemiologist’s perspective on the Covid-19 pandemic- A free webinar from MSU College of Human Medicine Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Zoom Register for the event here: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yXfeZKAXSYOT_43c73_NXg?fbclid=IwAR0… Michigan State University College of Human Medicine welcomes you to enjoy a conversation with Dawn Misra, MHS, PhD, Chair and Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dr. Misra will share her perspective as an epidemiologist navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work has shifted from long-term research in health disparities and infant mortality to short-term immediate actions to help the state of Michigan respond to the corona virus health crisis. She’ll share her experiences working with the health department and community hospitals, developing a COVID-19 mortality review, and helping Michigan State University faculty prepare for the academic year. (This is not a Library of Michigan event. Please direct questions about registration, content, etc. to the organizing institution.) sdw 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>

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Feeding Michigan's youth
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

Hello - update with good news! The USDA just announced the extension of the nationwide waivers for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) through the end of 2020, or until available funding runs out. This includes: * Allowing SFSP and SSO meals to be served in all areas and at no cost; * Permitting meals to be served outside of the typically-required group settings and meal times; * Waiving meal pattern requirements as necessary; and * Allowing parents and guardians to pick-up meals for their children. You can find USDA's press release here: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/08/31/usda-extends-free-meal…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usda.…> The Michigan Department of Education's press release is attached or you can see the message below. 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] From: Martin Ackley <MDE(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 2:03 PM To: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Michigan Department of Education Press Release [MDE Logo] Press Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill Disessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 USDA Extends Waiver To Provide Needed Flexibilities To Feed All Kids August 31, 2020 LANSING - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier today the extension of federal waivers allowing flexibilities in child nutrition programs to continue feeding all Michigan children during the pandemic. Effective immediately, meals will continue to be provided to children ages 18 and under at no cost to the families. The approval of the federal waivers by U.S. Secretary of Education Sonny Perdue followed pressure last week by State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, State Board of Education Casandra Ulbrich, and Michigan and national organizations not to end the waiver today, as was planned by USDA. "We're fighting for our kids," Dr. Rice said. "We are delighted that Secretary Perdue heard the voices of those in Michigan and across the country who advocated for full flexibility in feeding our children. Given that the pandemic continues, the secretary's decision to continue his waivers of the last six months, although delayed, is welcome and appreciated." USDA announced today that it is extending a suite of nationwide waivers for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) through the end of 2020, or until available funding runs out. This includes: * Allowing SFSP and SSO meals to be served in all areas and at no cost; * Permitting meals to be served outside of the typically required group settings and meal times; * Waiving meal pattern requirements as necessary; and * Allowing parents and guardians to pick-up meals for their children. According to USDA, these flexibilities ensure meal options for children continue to be available so children can access meals under all circumstances. "We have served nearly 100 million meals to kids in Michigan since in-person schooling ended in mid-March with these federal waivers," Dr. Rice said. "We were fighting to have USDA continue allowing meals to be provided seven days a week and not just five. We were fighting for meals to be provided at locations other than schools. We were fighting for parents to be able to pick up meals for all their kids at one school and not have to go to each child's school. We were fighting for communities that had both more than and less than 50 percent of their kids qualify for free or reduced priced lunch to be able to provide meals for their children. "To have ended these flexibilities would have had a harmful effect on our children and families, who are already struggling during the pandemic," Dr. Rice added. "To limit the necessary feeding of children at any time is reprehensible. In a pandemic, it would have been an outrage." As the USDA publishes its waiver guidance, the Michigan Department of Education will share this guidance with local districts in implementing these flexibilities during the coming weeks. Families will still need to return free/reduced price meal applications or household income surveys as local districts use these for additional federal title funding and state aid funding. The timing of this announcement is especially fortunate with the release of Michigan's revised Top 10 Strategic Plan on August 11 by the State Board of Education. In the plan, one of the goals is the improvement of the health, safety and wellness of students. For more information, contact Dr. Diane Golzynski, Director of the Office of Health and Nutrition Services, at GolzynskiD(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GolzynskiD@michigan.gov>. # # # * USDA Waiver Extended.pdf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Questions? 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Library of Michigan Survey of Services - Please help us with our reporting!
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

The pandemic upended our plans for our annual spring survey so we need your help now. We would love for you to take a look at the survey and give us feedback on the following programs: 1. Ready to Read Michigan 2. E-Rate Services 3. Ploud 4. WebJunction 5. Counting Opinions' LibPas (Annual Report) 6. United for Libraries If you have participated in or used the programs or services above we hope you can provide some quick feedback through this survey. If you can take a moment to add your opinion we will have the data we need to report back for the federal and other funds we use to support them. You can submit a response for one more of the programs/services listed above. Please feel free to share the survey with others in your library that you think have also made use of, taken classes from, or participated in one of the areas listed above. We really appreciate all that have provided responses over the past week. https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5343435/Annual-Spring-Survey-2020 THANK YOU! Sdw Shannon White Library Development Manager 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> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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CSLP Newsletter: August 2020
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

View online at: https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2d…. View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] The 2021 Incentive Catalog is live September 1! Click here to view! https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> We need you! Sign up for a 2021 CSLP Committee!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> The mysteries of the sea floor, plate tectonics, ocean currents, water, seashore, the atmosphere, and more! Submit your best 2022 Oceanography programming idea today!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/68777689-f2b4-41…] Welcome to your 2021 Program; Tails and Tales! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/73e0d472-36fb-4c…] A Spellbinding Response! When COVID forced the Elizabeth Harris Library; Unadilla, GA, to close their doors this summer, they took a magical approach to reach patrons. Library manager Rhonda Bartlett, and daughter Julianne Bartlett, decided that they would do a daily Facebook live storytime featuring the new illustrated Harry Potter Books. Not only was this an opportunity to connect with patrons, but also offered them the chance to share the library's collection of Potter memorabilia! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/224bb584-0e65-49…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/81d0b352-a74c-4a…] On Saturday We Craft! The Kamiah and Kooskia branches of Prairie River Library District<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prld.o…> in rural Idaho are located within 7 miles of each other and often share patrons. Staff from the two branches meet on Saturday to film craft and story time videos. Contents of their take-home craft bags for all ages are demonstrated in the videos and posted once a week. They call it #OnSaturdayWeCraft. The Kooskia library is at the Kooskia Farmers Market each week and gives out 35-50 craft bags to all ages. Kamiah hands them out at the door during curbside. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ee49ab7b-26f8-4d…] Here’s the link to their IGTV where the videos for Summer Reading are posted: Kamiah Community Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> Kooskia Community Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> And here is a link to PDF versions of the slides used in the videos: Bear Crafts<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Paper Characters<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Rain Stick<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Tissue Paper Silhouette<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Zentangle<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> How did your library "reimagine" 2020? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas for 2021 to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Increasingly, public libraries are feeding hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s Child and Community Well-Being committee is developing resources to support and encourage library participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives to help kids and teens stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. These resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. Library Pantries Feed Communities! By the CSLP Child & Community Well-Being Committee and participating libraries Last month’s CSLP newsletter featured the story of the Public Pantry at the Woodstock Public Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> in Illinois. We asked readers to submit a photo if they host a Little Free Pantry or have a pantry shelf in the library. Check out the gallery of library pantries<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…>. You will visit libraries in Delaware, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin that are feeding their communities in creative and caring ways. Many libraries participate in the Summer Food Service Program or provide afterschool snacks. Hosting a Little Free Pantry or pantry shelf is another way that libraries can increase their capacity to meet community needs. Food distribution is certainly a non-traditional library service, yet libraries and food are a great fit. Everyone is welcome at the library, and no one pays admission or is expected to buy anything. The library has always given stuff out for free. There is no stigma to the library. Think about these attributes in terms of providing food to people in need. And think of what libraries gain by participating in food distribution: we directly address hunger and support vulnerable populations, attract new user groups, increase our visibility as a community asset, and position ourselves as an important stakeholder in community well-being. Interested in hosting a Little Free Pantry or pantry shelf at your library? Check out the full version of this story on the CSLP website to visit the gallery of library pantries and to access a checklist of to-dos before setting up a library pantry<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…>. Please let us know if you establish a Little Free Pantry or pantry shelf at your library. You may contact the CSLP Child & Community Well-Being Committee via jdwyer(a)library.ohio.gov<mailto:jdwyer@library.ohio.gov>. Thank you for all the many ways you support your community! 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A Postgame Pep Talk By Janet Ingraham Dwyer, Library Consultant, State Library of Ohio and member of the CSLP Statistics Committee So. Summer 2020. Where to even begin? With gratitude and proper respect. Thank you for your adaptability, creativity, and persistence in providing enriching library services to your community this summer. It was likely difficult. If you coordinated a reading challenge, your registration, completion, and event attendance numbers may be way down from usual. But – you did this amid a PANDEMIC. How amazing is that? I’m a state youth services consultant and CSLP state rep. My peers at other state libraries and I are finding that, nationwide, participation in the summer library program is significantly down. If you’re looking at your 2020 numbers and then glance back at your 2019 numbers, you may feel dread and dismay. Please stop! First, we’re all in this together. What you’re seeing is true from coast to coast. Second, we can’t compare 2019 to 2020 as apples to apples when it’s more like apples to apocalypse. This year is just different. It will always have an asterisk. Instead of being disappointed (and fearful that funders and decision makers will look at the numbers and think the library was ineffective), tell your story about how, even in the pandemic, your library reliably provided engaging experiences that positively impacted youth, families, adults, and communities. How you developed creative ways, from grab-and-go activities to online storytimes, to provide service under unprecedented constraints. If your state library conducts an end-of-summer survey, please complete it so we can all document, share, and discuss this one-of-a-kind summer. These surveys allow your state library to show stakeholders and decision-makers how summer library programs benefit communities. This year, the end-of-summer surveys will also let us learn from the unique experience of summer 2020. Share your stories! Tell your community, your administration and Board, your state library, and yourself about the ways you helped specific people learn, explore, and feel safer, happier, and less isolated during this challenging summer. Know that you have a tremendous impact – beyond what the statistics can show. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/0a0f72db-c81b-48…] What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2021: Theme/Animals; Slogan/”Tails and Tales” Artist/Salina Yoon 2022: Theme/Oceanography; Slogan/TBD Artist/Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme/Kindness and Friendship; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison 2024: Theme/TBD; Slogan/TBD; Artist/Juana Martinez-Neal Was this forwarded to you? 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Free webinar: The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness webinar by Ryan Dowd
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

Free 1-Hour Live Webinar Training: The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness Do you want: * More confidence working with patrons experiencing homelessness, mental illness, addiction or trauma? * Less problematic behavior in your library? * An inclusive library, capable of serving everyone? Presented by Ryan Dowd, author of the American Library Association book, The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness. When: Thursday, September 10 at Noon Eastern Length: 1 Hour Registration Required: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/8/wy071cg<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevent.web…> (This is not a Library of Michigan event, please contact the hosting organization with any questions about registration, content, etc.) sdw 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>

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Student E-resource Library Cards
by Jonesville District Library 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

Good morning everyone! My library is working with our local public school system to set up student E-resource Library Cards. These cards will allow students to access our online resources but not check actual items out from our library (students can come with their parent to get a regular library card for item check outs). We are looking at handing out roughly 1500 E-resource library cards. If your library already has an E-resource library card program set up with local schools, I am looking for the following information: Do you assign cards to individual students using a simple registration? or Do you assign the cards generically to the school? If you assign the cards to individual students, do you set an expiration date (graduation date)? Any info or advice will be gladly accepted and appreciated. I will send out an email with information and responses for everyone else considering this option. Thanks, -Laura Orlowski, director Jonesville District Library jonesville(a)monroe.lib.mi.us

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CPL Job Posting
by Shipra Sharma 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

The Canton Public Library currently has a job opening with our Circulation Services department (now through Monday, September 14, 2020). Following are the main details of the position along with the job description and requirements: Job Title: Department Head, Circulation Services Starting Salary: $62,600 - $79,800 annually Scheduled Hours: Full Time - thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week Benefits: Prorated: Vacation time, sick time and holidays; medical and retirement Apply to: Marian Nicholson, Department Head - Business Services Email: nicholsonm(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Application Deadline: 9:00 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020 Send your application packets (which include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/sites/default/files/CPL_Employment_Application.pdf>, resume and cover letter) by email or by mail, postmarked by 9:00 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020. Only complete application packets received by the deadline will be considered; incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Note: The library is providing some essential services to patrons but otherwise the building remains closed to the public. In person application will not be accepted at this time. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION SUMMARY Under the management of the library director, the Circulation Services Department Head is responsible for the paraprofessional staff who perform material handling and public service-three Supervisors as well as Pages, Technical Processing Assistants, Acquisitions Assistant, and Circulation Assistants. The Circulation Services Department Head works with the Library Director and other Department Heads as part of the library's management team to plan the library's development as a whole and within the department. This position is classified as a regular full-time position and is exempt from overtime. The nature of the work requires evening and weekend hours. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Oversees the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and discipline of Circulation Services personnel. * Oversees and directs the professional development, coaching, and mentoring of department staff. * Meets regularly with supervisory staff to track progress and development of department staff, writes and delivers annual performance evaluations for direct reports and reviews and edits performance evaluations written by department supervisors. * Prioritizes public service staffing and manages workflow, coordinating with other Department Heads as appropriate. * Develops annual department budget in conjunction with the management team and the Accountant; allocates expenditures, monitors the budget and approves purchase orders and disbursements within approved amounts and as authorized by the Library Director. * Establishes and maintains effective and appropriate working relationships with colleagues, staff, the Library Director, and the public. * Actively participates in long range planning, including strategic planning, development of objectives, translating library-wide initiatives into department-specific tasks, and coordinating departmental efforts with other Department Heads and also within the framework of the entire library. * As part of the management team, develops and appropriately interprets library policies and procedures, and is able to communicate them effectively to both staff and the public. * Serves on committees within the community and the library industry and speaks to local groups and at regional, state, or national conferences, as a representative of the library. * Facilitates and participates in planning and project work groups. Assigns appropriate staff to workgroups as department representatives as needed. * Monitors trends and best practices in society and the industry and recommends appropriate and innovative initiatives and/or changes for implementation at the library. * Monitors community demographics and recommends changes in the library's public service approach, procedures, programs or services. * Develops and implements new methods to improve the efficiency and operations of the department and the library as a whole. * Reviews and/or interprets department related statistical data; prepares reports as requested by the Director. * Handles administrative responsibilities as assigned in the absence of the Library Director. * Stays informed of library news and events via review of all forms of library communication: website, email, SharePoint, library newsletter and blog. Contributes content as appropriate. * Accepts special assignments or duties in support of the library's mission and strategic plan. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience that encompasses the knowledge and skills typically acquired by pursuing such a degree. * Three years of experience in a public library or comparable customer service environment. * Two years of supervisory or management experience in a public library or comparable customer service environment. * Familiarity with library automation systems, database management, and fielded data. * Demonstrated experience with the theories and practices of public service and public libraries. * Possession of high-level verbal and written communications skills and the ability to deliver tactful and decisive explanations of library policies, procedures, and decisions to the public and to staff. * Experience with budget development and management. * Consistent display of public service attitude that reflects the library's values. * Able to organize, analyze, and interpret data and make recommendations to the Library Director and management team. * Able to work with minimal direction and effectively manage and direct the work of others. * Able to multi-task, manage concurrent projects with a large staff, and adapt to changing circumstances. * Proficiency with the most widely-used features of Microsoft Office applications and common office equipment. * Willingness to take on additional projects when needed to advance the library's mission. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Three years of supervisory or management experience in a public library or comparable customer service environment. * Demonstrated ability to select, adapt, and apply new techniques and methods to a public library environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Sufficient physical agility to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, sit, lift up to 40 lbs., and push carts weighing up to 200 lbs. * Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to grab, hold, process and shelve materials and supplies, and read small print on labels. * Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate in writing and verbally. * Sufficient vision which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hard copy form. * Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment. Canton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not a contract between the library and the employee, nor an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas. The library reserves the right to revise this job description at its discretion. [vsmCPLlogo] Shipra Sharma HR Specialist sharmas(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:sharmas@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1068

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There is still time to register for this MCLS cataloging webinar!
by Gwen Haviland 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

Register soon for this MCLS cataloging webinar! Assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-subject-head…> 3-day class, September 8-10, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) For this 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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Foundations of digital literacy virtual workshops for Michigan library staff
by Pam Seabolt 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

Foundations of Digital Literacy is a new virtual training offered by MCLS in partnership with the Library of Michigan. This workshop is designed to help library staff gain confidence in everyday interactions with technology and is intended for participants who would like a basic introduction to digital literacy topics. Registration is now open and filling fast! This workshop is being offered multiple times in September and October to accommodate smaller participation limits in each session, which will allow for plenty of personal attention and lots of interactive small group activities. Because they are funded by the Library of Michigan, these trainings are only open to staff of Michigan libraries. For more information or to register, visit the event page<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/foundations-digital-literacy-20…> or visit the MCLS store<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs.html>. For questions, please contact Pam Seabolt at seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org>. This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>, with additional funding provided by the State of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/>. **************************** Pamela Seabolt Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [signature_1067780812]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_479775290] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_498586690] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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digitizing newspapers
by Stair Library 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

Hi, A local person has offered to pay for the digitization of our town's newspapers through Advantage Preservation. Do you have any experience with this company, good or bad? Are there any other companies you would highly recommend? Thanks, Colleen -- Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517.458.6510

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