January 2021 - Michlib-l

Staff Conceal Carry Policy
by NW Amy Stockwell 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Hello, I am wondering if anyone has a staff conceal carry policy that you wouldn't mind sharing? Our outdated "current" staff policy that says that any staff member possessing explosives or firearms or attempting to bring either onto Library premises is in violation of our work rules. This policy was written about 20 years ago and isn't taking into consideration that staff members may legally conceal carry, which would include locking a fire arm in their vehicle, should they so choose. Thanks! Amy

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zv181 Needs Packing Material
by krboldt＠uproc.lib.mi.us 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Hello everyone! I am putting in a request to any libraries that would be willing to send extra packing material they can spare through RIDES to Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library (zv181). Any help would be very much appreciated! Thank you, Kelsey Boldt Assistant Librarian Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 317 N. Main St. Ishpeming, MI 49849

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2021 Michigan Notable Books Press Release and Additional Information
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Hi All, I just want to touch base with some additional information as a follow-up to the initial announcement of the 2021 Michigan Notable Books list last week. Below and attached is the official press release that was sent to media outlets alerting them to this year's list. You can also find a text copy of it on the Library of Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/LibraryOfMichigan>'s website under About The Library<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88857_20585-548715-…>. I'd like to highlight a few items you can now find related to the 2021 list on our website's Notable Books page: www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<http://www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks>. The list itself and the links to both the press release and announcement article in last week's Detroit News can be found on the top. Additionally, under "Information for Libraries" is a link to social media content libraries are encouraged to use for promoting the 2021 titles. Header/Cover images are available for both Twitter/Facebook as well as a general ad image that can be used across multiple platforms. We also have a list of social media hashtags we encourage everyone to use when highlighting content related to the Michigan Notable Books program. For those that follow the Library of Michigan's social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), you'll see us posting content related to each title on the 2021 list. We encourage everyone to "like" and share them on your own library's platforms (Yea! Free content!). I'm sure a number of people have questions regarding both the bookmarks/posters we traditionally send out and if there will be an author tour this summer. Regarding the bookmarks/posters, we've listed on the Notable Books webpage that they are not ready for ordering. When that status changes, that will be reflected on the website and I'll put out an announcement on MichLib-l. For now, please don't fill out the online form requesting promotional materials. As far as the author tour, the current situation with the COVID19 virus prevents us from committing to an author tour at this time. Instead, we will again be recording a virtual Author Conversation series with many of our 2021 MNB authors that will be released on YouTube/Facebook. You can find the recordings of the 2020 MNB authors here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQNv-MrTjyhIngpYBxjWI7fg46Nu0vLQ1. You can expect the roll-out of the 2021 Author Conversations sometime in April and we also encourage everyone to share them on their library's social media accounts. That should be everything for now. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks and stay safe! Adam Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…> Follow us: Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> | Instagram<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> 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 Library of Michigan Announces 2021 Michigan Notable Book Awards January 5, 2021 LANSING - The 2021 Michigan Notable Books (MNB), announced today by the Library of Michigan (LM), provide a homegrown celebration of Michigan. The MNB's annal list features 20 books, published during the previous calendar year, which are about, or set, in Michigan or written by a Michigan author. Selections span a diverse topics and genres, both fiction and nonfiction. The latest list doesn't disappoint, exploring the visionary work of Charlevoix's Earl A. Young; the contemporary verse of the Anishinaabe; the life of music legend Aretha Franklin; the natural mysteries of our state; and more. "The MNB selections clearly demonstrate the rich subject matter Michigan offers to writers, said State Librarian Randy Riley. "Everyone will find something of interest that speaks to their lives or experiences in our great state." Michigan's State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice said: "The diversity of these books reflects the diversity of our state. People, especially children, need to experience through reading the lives and contributions of people like themselves in addition to others about whom they are not familiar. Books should be mirrors that reflect our own lives, as well as windows for us to see others." MNB began as part of the 1991 Michigan Week celebration, designed to pay tribute and draw attention to the many people, places, and things that identify Michigan life as unique and vibrant. This year's MNB selection committee includes representatives from the Library of Michigan; the Library of Michigan Foundation; Detroit Public Library; Howard Miller Public Library; Clinton-Macomb District Library; Capital Area District Libraries; Salem-South Lyon District Library; Cooley Law School; Lansing City Pulse newspaper; Michigan's State Historic Preservation Office; Wayne State University; Michigan Department of Education; Michigan Center for the Book; and Michigan Humanities. For more information about MNBs, contact the LM at 517-335-1477, visit www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, or email Librarian(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Librarian@Michigan.gov>. The 2021 MNB selections are: 2021 Michigan Notable Books Black Bottom Saints by Alice Randall - Amistad A columnist, nightclub emcee and fine arts philanthropist draws inspiration from the Catholic Saints Day books while reflecting on his encounters with legendary black artists from the Great Depression through the post-World War II years. Boulders: The Life and Creations of Earl A. Young in Charlevoix, Michigan by David L. Miles, photography by Mike Barton - Charlevoix Historical Society Press Earl A. Young is celebrated as one of Charlevoix's most recognized figures of the 20th century. Using vintage photos and contemporary color shots, this biography showcases the legacy of the renowned builder in stone as well as the growing appreciation for his visionary boulder homes and structures that have been visited by people from around the world. City of Champions: A History of Triumph and Defeat in Detroit by Stefan Szymanski and Silke-Maria Weineck - The New Press City of Champions explores the history of Detroit through the stories of its most-gifted athletes and most-celebrated teams, linking iconic events in the history of Motown sports to the city's shifting fortunes. Driven by the conviction that sports not only mirror society but also have a special power to create both community and enduring narratives that help define a city's sense of self, City of Champions is a unique history of the most American of cities. The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X by Les Payne and Tamara Payne - Liveright A revisionary portrait of the iconic civil rights leader draws on hundreds of hours of interviews with surviving family members, intelligence officers and political leaders to offer new insights into Malcolm X's Depression-era youth, religious conversion, and 1965 assassination. Grief's Country: A Memoir in Pieces by Gail Griffin - Wayne State University Press Gail Griffin had only been married for four months when her husband's body was found in the Manistee River, just a few yards from their cabin door. Grief's Country: A Memoir in Pieces explores what grief does to the mind, heart, and body; and how it functions almost as an organism. The book's intimacy is at times nearly disarming and its honesty about struggling through grief, unfailing. Half by Sharon Harrigan - University of Wisconsin Press Growing up, identical twins Paula and Artis speak in one voice―until they can't. After years apart, with lives, partners, and children of their own, they are reunited on the occasion of their father's funeral. Seeking to repair the damage wrought upon their relationship by outside forces, the twins retrace their early lives to uncover what happened―but risk unraveling their carefully constructed cocoons. I Have Something to Tell You: A Memoir by Chasten Buttigieg - Atria Books A moving, hopeful, and refreshingly candid memoir by the husband of former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg about growing up gay in his small Midwestern Michigan town, his relationship with Pete, and his hope for America's future. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist - Crown Books for Young Readers Referring to his late father's journal for advice on how to be the man of the house, young Isaiah taps the support and ideas of two school friends who help him navigate rules and manage without superpowers. The King of Confidence: A Tale of Utopian Dreamers, Frontier Schemers, True Believers, False Prophets, and the Murder of an American Monarch by Miles Harvey - Little, Brown and Company In the summer of 1843, James Strang, a charismatic young lawyer and avowed atheist, vanished from a rural town in New York. Months later he reappeared on the Midwestern frontier and converted to a burgeoning religious movement known as Mormonism. In the wake of the murder of the sect's leader, Joseph Smith, Strang unveiled a letter purportedly from the prophet naming him successor, and persuaded hundreds of fellow converts to follow him to an island in Lake Michigan, where he declared himself a divine king. The King of Confidence tells this fascinating but largely forgotten story. Centering his narrative on this charlatan's turbulent 12 years in power, Miles Harvey gets to the root of a timeless American original: the confidence man. Lakewood by Megan Giddings - Amistad Forced to drop out of school to help support her family, Lena takes a lucrative job as a secret laboratory subject before devastating side effects make her question how much she can sacrifice. The Mason House by T. Marie Bertineau - Lanternfish Press After her father's untimely death, Theresa faced a rocky and unstable childhood. But there was one place she felt safe: her grandmother's house in Mason, a depressed former copper mining town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Gram's passing leaves Theresa once again at the mercy of the lasting, sometimes destructive grief of her Ojibwe mother and white stepfather. As the family travels back and forth across the country in search of a better life, one thing becomes clear: if they want to find peace, they will need to return to their roots. A People's Atlas of Detroit edited by Linda Campbell, Andrew Newman, Sara Safransky, and Tim Stallmann - Wayne State University Press Developed from a community-based participatory project, this book narrates the lived experiences of people engaged in political battles central to Detroit's future and that of urban America. Featuring contributions by more than 50 figures from movement-building efforts in Detroit, it speaks to the challenges of fighting for land and housing justice, food sovereignty, economic democracy, accountable governance, and the right to the city. It weaves together maps, poetry, interviews, photographs, essays, and stories to critique status quo urban governance while elucidating radical visions for change. R E S P E C T: The Poetry of Detroit Music edited by Jim Daniels and M.L. Liebler - Michigan State University Press This collection of poems and lyrics covers numerous genres including jazz, blues, doo-wop, Motown, classic rock, punk, hip-hop, and techno. Detroit artists have forged the paths in many of these genres, producing waves of creative energy that continue to reverberate across the country and around the world. While documenting and celebrating Detroit's incredible musical history, this book captures the emotions that the music inspired in its creators and in its listeners. RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison - Atheneum Books for Young Readers Aretha Franklin was born to sing. Her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father's Detroit church where her soaring voice spanned more than three octaves. Her string of hit songs earned her the title "the Queen of Soul," multiple Grammy Awards, and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But Aretha didn't just raise her voice in song, she also spoke out against injustice and fought for civil rights. The Ship We Built by Lexie Bean - Dial Books A fifth-grader whose best friends walked away, whose mother is detached, and whose father does unspeakable things, copes with the help of friend Sofie and anonymous letters tied to balloons and released. The Star in the Sycamore: Discovering Nature's Hidden Virtues in the Wild Nearby by Tom Springer, illustrated by Patrick Dengate - Mission Point Press In the "wild nearby," we can still discover places rich in natural mysteries. Through a collection of essays organized by seasons-within-the-seasons, Tom Springer finds them in secret urban fishing holes, motherly old trees and even the curious link between stars, trees, and souls. The Wicked Sister by Karen Dionne - G.P. Putnam's Sons Living in self-imposed exile in a psychiatric facility where she is tortured by fractured memories of her parents' murder, Rachel uncovers maternal secrets and an unspeakable act of evil that unveils the true nature of her bond with her sister. Wolf Island: Discovering the Secrets of a Mythic Animal by L. David Mech, with Greg Breining - University of Minnesota Press Recounts three extraordinary summers and winters L. David Mech spent on the isolated outpost of Isle Royale National Park, tracking and observing wolves and moose on foot and by airplane, and upending the common misperception of wolves as destructive killers of insatiable appetite. Words like Thunder: New and Used Anishinaabe Prayers by Lois Beardslee - Wayne State University Press A collection of poetry by award-winning Ojibwe author Lois Beardslee. Much of the book centers around native people of the Great Lakes but has a universal relevance to modern indigenous people worldwide. Beardslee tackles contemporary topics like climate change and socioeconomic equality with a grace and readability that empowers readers and celebrates the strengths of today's indigenous peoples. She transforms the mundane into the sacred. Beardslee lures in readers with the promise of traditional cultural material, even stereotypes, before quickly pivoting toward a direction of respect for the contemporaneity and adaptability of indigenous people's tenacious hold on traditions. You're in the Wrong Place by Joseph Harris - Wayne State University Press The book, composed of 12 stories, begins in the fall of 2008 with the shuttering of Dynamic Fabricating-a fictional industrial shop located in the Detroit suburb of Ferndale. Over the next seven years, the shop's former employees-as well as their friends and families-struggle to find money, purpose, and levity in a landscape suddenly devoid of work, faith, and love. # # # The Library of Michigan is an agency within the Michigan Department of Education and is dedicated to providing the people of this State and their government one perpetual institution to collect, preserve and provide access to the story of the State, and to support libraries in their role as essential community anchors. To learn more, visit www.Michigan.gov/LibraryofMichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. * 2021 MNB Press Release.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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Mailing List
by Jane Schneider 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Hi Adam, I am VP of Friends of Montague Library. Our Pres has some health issue and has resigned. (Carol Wolfe). Could you put me on your mailing list? Thx! We are getting ready to discuss a summer book talks for 2021. Jane Schneider “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

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Program: Yooper Dialect with Kathryn Remlinger
by Lindsey Sanford 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Hello, all. I just wanted to pass along a program we are hosting tomorrow evening, Tuesday January 12th. Professor Kate Remlinger will be giving a presentation on Yooper Dialect via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Please feel free to share the link or Facebook event with your patrons. Both of which I have included below. Facebook Event : https://fb.me/e/29z4L32LA Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83187036481 __________________________________________________ Lindsey Sanford lindsey.sanford(a)monroe.lib.mi.us Lenawee District Library Accounts / Adult Services Librarian 4459 W US 223, Adrian 517-263-1011

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Join us this Friday for our next MCLS Virtual Dialogue!
by Jan Davidson 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Please excuse the cross-posting. We hope you can join MCLS staff for our next monthly Virtual Dialogue, “Keeping the best of pandemic virtual services.” Part support group, part visioning, the Dialogues are a positive, encouraging, participatory time for you to share and learn from and with other library staff all over Indiana and Michigan. Friday, January 15 at 11am – 12:30pm Eastern (10-11:30am Central) on Zoom; please login using this link<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues anytime at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you this Friday! ********************** 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://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [twitter] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [square-logo-1 (002)] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…>

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Library Director-New Milford Public Library-Closes Feb. 21, 2021
by Jobeth Bradbury 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Please note correction on closing date-thanks! LIBRARY DIRECTOR-NEW MILFORD, CT The Board of Trustees of the New Milford Public Library<https://www.newmilfordlibrary.org/> seeks its next Director-a leader who will enjoy and embrace the newly renovated Library (opening 2022), create and implement a new strategic plan, and work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Staff, the Town of New Milford, and elected officials. The successful candidate will continue to grow and expand new services and programs for its 26,000+ residents in a world that continues to change. Working collaboratively with a nine Board-member of Trustees, a committed staff (15.5FTE), and a $1 million annual operating budget, the Library's key opportunities include promoting library services throughout the New Milford community; creating a vision tied to strategic initiatives; and developing and implementing new outcomes-based services and programs exceeding community expectations. Working with the Board, staff, and Town officials as the Library's new leader is a vital component of the position. Our Community. New Milford<http://www.newmilford.org/?mobile_redirect=false>, located in picturesque Litchfield County in the Housatonic Valley, is the ideal community. Ninety miles from Manhattan, New Milford has an unsurpassed quality of life with its New England small-town friendliness and charm. New Milford residents enjoy boating, the August Jazz on the Green series, the historic Downtown, and an active Farmer's Market. It has highly rated schools and families rest, recharge, and reinvigorate with caring neighbors. New residents find a variety of housing choices ranging from family-friendly suburban neighborhoods to converted historic buildings to active adult communities. For more information on the Library and New Milford, visit New Milford Links<https://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and overseeing all activities and operations of the library. This position reports to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Board, the Library staff, community partners, and Town officials to ensure that the Library is serving the community through innovative programs and services. The Director is the "face" of the Library to the New Milford community and must maintain a positive attitude, an innovative mindset and open communication with all stakeholders. See the Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordjobdesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five (5) years of professional experience with demonstrated managerial expertise. Public library experience is preferred. Essential traits include, but are not limited to, strong emotional intelligence skills; excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; ability to build relationships with key stakeholders; sound fiscal management; strong public speaking skills; and knowledge and support of library "best practices" and emerging technologies. Previous success working with a governing Board in a municipal unionized environment is highly desirable. Compensation. The hiring range is $95,000 - $110,000 with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of February 21, 2021. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gossag…> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.r2…> to get the latest updates!

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Library Director position open-New Milford Public Library (CT)
by Jobeth Bradbury 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

LIBRARY DIRECTOR-NEW MILFORD, CT The Board of Trustees of the New Milford Public Library<https://www.newmilfordlibrary.org/> seeks its next Director-a leader who will enjoy and embrace the newly renovated Library (opening 2022), create and implement a new strategic plan, and work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Staff, the Town of New Milford, and elected officials. The successful candidate will continue to grow and expand new services and programs for its 26,000+ residents in a world that continues to change. Working collaboratively with a nine Board-member of Trustees, a committed staff (15.5FTE), and a $1 million annual operating budget, the Library's key opportunities include promoting library services throughout the New Milford community; creating a vision tied to strategic initiatives; and developing and implementing new outcomes-based services and programs exceeding community expectations. Working with the Board, staff, and Town officials as the Library's new leader is a vital component of the position. Our Community. New Milford<http://www.newmilford.org/?mobile_redirect=false>, located in picturesque Litchfield County in the Housatonic Valley, is the ideal community. Ninety miles from Manhattan, New Milford has an unsurpassed quality of life with its New England small-town friendliness and charm. New Milford residents enjoy boating, the August Jazz on the Green series, the historic Downtown, and an active Farmer's Market. It has highly rated schools and families rest, recharge, and reinvigorate with caring neighbors. New residents find a variety of housing choices ranging from family-friendly suburban neighborhoods to converted historic buildings to active adult communities. For more information on the Library and New Milford, visit New Milford Links<https://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and overseeing all activities and operations of the library. This position reports to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Board, the Library staff, community partners, and Town officials to ensure that the Library is serving the community through innovative programs and services. The Director is the "face" of the Library to the New Milford community and must maintain a positive attitude, an innovative mindset and open communication with all stakeholders. See the Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordjobdesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five (5) years of professional experience with demonstrated managerial expertise. Public library experience is preferred. Essential traits include, but are not limited to, strong emotional intelligence skills; excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; ability to build relationships with key stakeholders; sound fiscal management; strong public speaking skills; and knowledge and support of library "best practices" and emerging technologies. Previous success working with a governing Board in a municipal unionized environment is highly desirable. Compensation. The hiring range is $95,000 - $110,000 with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of February 21, 2020. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gossag…> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.r2…> to get the latest updates!

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January’s MCLS Virtual Dialogue – Come share and learn with each other!
by Jan Davidson 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Please excuse the cross-posting. Join MCLS staff for the next Dialogue in our monthly conversation series about the environment we find ourselves working in right now and what opportunities might exist as we move forward. January’s topic is, “Keeping the best of pandemic virtual services.” Part support group, part visioning, the Dialogues are a positive, encouraging, participatory time for you to share and learn from and with other library staff all over Indiana and Michigan. We hope you can join us on Friday, January 15 at 11am – 12:30pm Eastern (10-11:30am Central) on Zoom.  Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues anytime at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you Friday! ********************** 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://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [twitter] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [square-logo-1 (002)] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…>

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MeL Minute: MeL Badge Contest Winner
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

In November, we announced the launch of the new MeL Expert Badge coming in 2021. At that time, we also announced a naming contest to give this new badge program a proper name. The entries have been reviewed and tabulated, and today, we're ready to announce the winner and the new name for the badge. We'd like to send a big thank you to the folks who passed along ideas. With over 40 clever and thoughtful suggestions, you made it difficult to choose! After much discussion, we finally settled on the name MeL Maven Badge. We had 4 people submit the MeL Maven idea but the first person was Heather Wood-Gramza, Director of the Howard Miller Public Library, which makes her our official winner. Congratulations, Heather! We're excited about the new MeL Maven Badge which will be available later this year. The MeL team is fully embracing "just-in-time, what’s in it for me” microlearning modules for adults. We’ll be delivering knowledge of how to use the eResources in everyday language, with real-life examples. We'll be showcasing the top MeL eResources in ways that allow Michigan library staff to take away concrete knowledge of how to use MeL. Learners will be able to dip in and out of these modules as they like, take them in any order, and at their own pace. When they complete the series, they will earn their MeL Maven Badge. Thanks again to all who shared ideas. Stay tuned for the new MeL Maven Badge coming to you later this year! Brought to you by 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 Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> | Follow MeL: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [cid:image003.png@01D6E5D3.29EE1FA0]

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