August 2020 - Michlib-l

Weave - Phone Service
by Amber Alexander 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

Library Community, Has anyone ever worked with Weave? Are there discounts for tax-exempt entities? https://www.getweave.com/ Amber Alexander,MLIS Library Director Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie Street Rogers City, MI 49779 989.734.2477, 222 www.pidl.org <http://www.pidl.org/>

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MiStory Podcast launches
by Kat Boyer 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

The Benton Harbor Public Library has launched our MiStory Podcast. We are still working on our logo, and our next episodes (fun with recording in a pandemic). Here is a link to our first episode if people are interested in listening: https://mistorypodcast.podbean.com/e/the-mi-story-podcast-episode-0-our-sto… Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Bridging Michigan reminder: the history and current state of Native mascots
by Katie Wittenauer 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

Greetings from Michigan Humanities, On Thursday, 9/3, from 7-8 p.m., please join us for the next Bridging Michigan<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/bridging-michigan/> online event featuring a conversation between Eric Hemenway and Matthew L.M. Fletcher about the history and current state of Native mascots. A link to the event registration (free and open to all) is available here<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ugnfZNJfSACL63C2EjMcMQ>. Bridging Michigan is Michigan Humanities' event series and new grant opportunity that will spark in-depth conversation and action around the persistent social, economic, and cultural issues of systemic inequities that divide our communities. We hope to see you next week. 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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new podcast episode with Amy Haimerl
by Jeff Milo 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

This week, we're chatting with author, reporter, journalism prof, and avid-library supporter Amy Haimerl (co-founder of the Shady Ladies Literary Society). She's also been covering the local business scene for the New York Times during the shutdown. She also has a great anecdote to share about why libraries matter. Thanks for listening https://alittletooquiet.podbean.com/e/altq-with-author-reporter-and-journal…

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

Wandoo Reader Great news! LM has renewed the Wandoo Reader contract with Demco through September 2021! Thanks to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, public libraries across Michigan can build and maintain reading challenges all year round. Think: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Warm Winter Reads for Seniors, you name it!!! Webinars & Resources MiYouth Meeting Wednesday, September 9th - new time: 1:00 PM ET!!! Come prepared to share out what your library is doing and to chat & listen with others in youth & teen services. This meeting is not recorded, but notes & chatbox will be made public. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0Q…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…> Password: 454345 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3657 USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 519921 MiYouth Resources http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual https://bit.ly/Fall20Resources https://bit.ly/MiYouthRemote_20 Using Texts to Promote Libraries & Literacy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, September 15 2:00 PM ET In October 2017, the Ypsilanti District Library launched TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, an early literacy text messaging service, with LSTA grant funding. With the support of community partners, the successful project reached over 1,000 families across Washtenaw County via text, offering activities parents could do with children 5 and under to prepare them for school and beyond. Find out more about this pilot project that may become available to libraries statewide in 2021. The webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event. This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. It is brought to you by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Escape Rooms from the Ground Up: In-person, outreach, and digital versions<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, October 6 2:00 PM ET Join us as two escape-room-loving librarians walk you through what you need to have for escape rooms at your library. We'll cover how to build in-person rooms for families and groups, how to take an escape room to schools, and how to build a digital escape room for community engagement. In the process, we'll consider budgets and staffing needs for libraries of all shapes and sizes. The webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event. Read By Grade Three MDE is offering a series of webinars<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Technical_Support_Webinars_700656_7.…> to provide support on the implementation of Michigan's Return to Learn Bills, including how these bills affect Read by Grade 3 requirements during learning at a distance, the benchmark assessments that are to be used, and pupil accounting for the 2020-21 school year. Cooking Virtually: Culinary Literacy Programming Online<https://nnlm.gov/class/virtually-cooking/26894> from the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Sept 17, 3pm ET Now that we are doing most programs virtually, we have taken our culinary literacy online. Some of the key things to think about are what you will make, copyright, the challenge level of the dish, what types of ingredients to use, including being aware of what fruits and vegetables are in season, what kitchen materials you need, and whether you want to do your videos "live" on a platform like zoom or Facebook live, or post a pre-recorded video. I would like to discuss how to create a virtual program using what I have done here at Horry County Memorial Library, as well as with the State Library of South Carolina. Virtual Programs for Public Libraries<https://nnlm.gov/class/virtual-programs-public-libraries/26537> from the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Sept 29, 2pm ET Do you work in a public library? Are you looking for ideas for virtual programming and outreach? This webinar is for you! We will cover how to decide what virtual programming your community might be interested in, technical requirements for virtual programming, and include a wide variety of program suggestions. Helping Homeschoolers at the Public Library The State Library of Kentucky shared this recording to a Homeschooling webinar with college councilor, Barbara Hettle. View recording here: https://zoom.us/rec/share/2-5nA4nK22dJUqPOt2ztebczOYL_T6a8gSBMq6AEyxvR4Z0US…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> Passcode: 1!#g^P2% Here is Barbara's homepage and contact information: https://homeschoolsuccess.com/about-me/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhomeschoo…> Intro to Canva Massachusetts Library System with Jessica Phillips of the Duxbury Free Library. Recording can be found at https://vimeo.com/330091998. ALSC Five ALSC Equity fellowships will be awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native/First Nations, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, and/or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander individuals who have committed to service within ALSC and demonstrated a capacity for future leadership. Fellowship recipients will receive funding for two-year ALSC and ALA memberships and one year of conference registrations and travel stipends, if applicable, for the ALA 2021 Midwinter Meeting and 2021 ALA Annual Conference. Fellowship recipients will also received mentorship from members of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion within ALSC Task Force and participate in projects with their cohort. ALSC also would like to thank members of Storytime Underground, for their contribution to the Equity Fellowship program which will support two of the five Equity Fellowships. Equity Fellowship applications will close on August 31. Learn more<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> about this opportunity on the ALSC website. YALSA 2020 Teens' Top Ten Voting Open Voting for our 2020 Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> is open now through October 15. Teens can vote<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> for up to three of their favorite titles. The "top ten" titles with the most votes will be named the official 2020 Teens' Top Ten titles. Share<https://youtu.be/R7BBeoncF1g> the nominees video<https://youtu.be/R7BBeoncF1g> on your library website and encourage teens to vote<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten>. Celebrate TeenTober Celebrate TeenTober<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teentober> this October with free graphics, you can also find the brand new digital poster<https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/teentober%E2%84%A2-poster-file> and bookmark<https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/teentober%E2%84%A2-bookmark-file> in the ALA store. Stay tuned for the release of a toolkit to further help you celebrate the new initiative! In the News... 'Starvation doesn't end in a pandemic': Michigan educators, lawmakers say schools need flexibility to feed children now<https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2020/8/25/21401582/childhood-hunger-michigan-…> - Chalkbeat, 8.25.20 Schools will never return to business as usual. Here's how they can make the most of our new reality.<https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-08-19-schools-will-never-return-to-busine…> - EdSurge, 8.19.20 Early learning study at Harvard releases new data on COVID-19 and early education<https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/20/08/early-learning-study-harvard-release…> - Harvard, 8.19.20 17 Million Students lack home internet. With no relief from congress in sight, schools deploy an awkward mix of buses, mobile hotspots to get them online<https://www.the74million.org/article/17-million-students-lack-home-internet…>. - The74Million.org, 8.19.20 Judge blocks rule that moves relieve funds to private schools<https://apnews.com/f3e66e319efbefdc6fd9fdcbff22f808> - AP News, 8.27.20 Wishing you a wonderful last weekend of August! 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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Hurry! The Facilitator’s Toolbox workshops are filling fast!
by Jan Davidson 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

Apologies for cross-posting, and for non-Michigan staff being included on some lists. Please feel free to share. Hurry! The Facilitator’s Toolbox workshops are filling fast! It seems a lot of Michigan library staff DO lead meetings at their libraries, facilitate conversations between staff or patrons, handle situations of conflict and need to guide groups to agreement, and see the value in more training on how to do so effectively, because the workshops we’re offering this fall in partnership with the Library of Michigan are filling up quickly! Does this describe YOU? There’s still a few spots open, and time to claim yours! The workshops, to be held online this year for your safety and convenience, will include learning theory, as well as practice of skills and peer feedback. They will still be very interactive, and we are excited to add a module on facilitating meetings virtually! https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/facilitation-training-2020/ Questions? Email Jan at engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org>! This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>. Additional funding is provided by the State of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/>. ********************** 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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Applications close this Sunday! State Librarian position-Connecticut State Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

[Connecticut State Library] STATE LIBRARIAN OF CONNECTICUT Celebrate 166 years of service and take the Connecticut State Library<https://ctstatelibrary.org/> into its future as its next State Librarian honoring the mission to "preserve and make accessible Connecticut's history and heritage and to advance the development of library services statewide." The twelve-member CT State Library Board is inviting applications for the State Librarian position. With an annual $11 million budget (which includes $2 million in LSTA funding) and 87 staff, the State Librarian leads a forward looking, multi-faceted information agency. Key opportunities include: transitioning the State Library in the rapidly changing world of COVID-19; articulating to policymakers the role that libraries can play and how libraries can advance other public policy agendas; enhancing the State Library's technology infrastructure; and facilitating greater collaboration with the libraries of CT, CT agencies, and library organizations. The successful candidate will have the ability and desire to work with multiple stakeholders to provide quality State Library programs through a new vision and well-defined strategies. Responsibilities. The State Librarian reports to the Connecticut State Library Board. As an Executive Branch agency of the State, the State Library, located in Hartford, CT, provides a variety of services, overseen by the State Librarian, through its departments of Access Services (reference/information, government documents, history and genealogy, and law/legislation); Collection Services (acquiring, preserving and sharing print and digital materials); Discovery and Delivery (professional technical services and maintaining Primo, the Library's discovery tool); Library Development (leadership, funding, education, and statewide services to enhance local libraries' abilities to deliver quality local library service); Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (a network library supporting the Library of Congress' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped); the Museum of Connecticut History (highlighting the growth of the State focusing on government, industrial and military history); the Office of the Public Records Administrator (design and implementation of a records management program for state agencies in the executive branch, municipalities, and political subdivisions of the state); and State Archives (documenting the evolution of state public policy, the rights and claims of citizens, and the history of Connecticut). For more information, see State Library Links<https://www.bradburymiller.com/ctstatelibrarylinks.htm>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or a graduate degree in a related field and five years of professional experience in a state, academic, public, or multi-type library as an agency head or senior manager. Desired attributes include the ability to communicate and implement a vision for state library services, demonstrated record of national or regional library leadership, experience building strong collaborations, the knowledge of and the ability to implement EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion) within the State Library's workforce, and strategic planning experience in a complex environment. Experience in fiscal planning, program and policy development, human resources, and facilities management is a plus. The State Librarian will also have a proven commitment to public service, strong interpersonal skills, and an extensive knowledge of emerging technologies. Knowledge and experience in archives, records management, and museum services are preferred. Compensation. The full salary range for the position is $101,769 - $184,904 commensurate with experience with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter and resume that support your candidacy for the position as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes August 30, 2020. The state of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Join MCLS tomorrow for a virtual dialogue around staff morale during stressful times
by Pam Seabolt 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

Time are stressful, but there’s still a lot we can do to boost staff morale, and we invite you to join MCLS staff for our next dialogue and discussion about how libraries are currently addressing staff morale during the ongoing pandemic and your wishes for the future. Part support group, part visioning, let’s share our thoughts and ideas as we navigate the environment we find ourselves working in right now and look towards the future. Join us tomorrow, August 28 at 11:00 am EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom. Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue.<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87378352853?pwd=S3NuMHMycWprQW9uTU1JNmMwNkFlZz09> You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues by visiting https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you on Friday! *********************** 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_1078610354]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_296647399] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1443320387] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Gigabit Libraries Webinar -- New wireless tools for expanded library WiFi access -- Friday at 11am Eastern
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

On Friday at join Gigabit Libraries at 11:00 AM Eastern for another webinar as part of their "What is a Library if the Building is Closed" series. Facts and Fiction around 5G, the Outlook for WiFi 6 and Community Networking. How do they fit together to expand public access, resilience and infrastructure? Will these two new additions to the alphabet soup of telecom acronyms, 5G & 6E, change the way libraries might do business today and tomorrow? What role do libraries play in creation of community networks? Martha Suarez, President of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance joins Jane Coffin, Senior VP of the Internet Society to give a wide view of critical components in creating comprehensive solutions to the connectivity gap. Radio technology innovations leap forward squeezing ever more bandwidth out of limited spectrum. With all the hype around 5G, what is it actually? How might it effect general connectivity levels. Can it be a new tool to help under and unserved communities connect themselves? What impact might we expect from the imminent release of WiFi 6? As traditional WiFi in the 2.4 and 5GHz bands gets chocked with overuse, will so called "6E" alleviate this congestion? Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spectrum-community-networks-and-libraries-join… You can find more about Gigabit Libraries and the Pandemic Response resources available here: http://giglibraries.net/page-1712339 Shannon Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan

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retirement
by Loretta Sherfield 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

Hi all: After nearly 35 years at the Branch District Library, I am retiring and today is my last day. Please welcome Julie Smith as the new ILL contact. Thanks for all your help during my time at ILL. Loretta

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