January 2021 - Michlib-l

Responses re: staff bonus and giving away discarded library materials
by bellairelibrary＠torchlake.com 29 Jan '21

29 Jan '21

Please find attached a compilation of answers re: staff bonus' and donating discarded library materials. Great big thanks to all who responded. -- Cindi L. Place, MLIS Director, Bellaire Public Library bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com 231-533-8814

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Full-time Youth Librarian Search
by Carla Sharp 29 Jan '21

29 Jan '21

Good morning-- The Brighton District Library located in Brighton, MI is in search of a full-time Youth Services Librarian to join our Youth Services team. Please see the attached job posting with further information on our Library and this excellent opportunity. Kind regards, -- Carla Sharp Head Youth Services Brighton District Library 100 Library Drive Brighton, Mi 48116 810.229.6571.x209

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 Jan '21

29 Jan '21

2021 LSTA Grant Programs from Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan LSTA grants programs are open for 2021! Two grants programs open for applications this year. Detailed information on the grant programs, including timelines, applicant eligibility, and the applications are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> in the respective grant sections. We recommend reading the documentation thoroughly before applying. * Improving Access to Information Grant program - An application webinar<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> is Thursday, April 8th at 2:00 PM. * Public Library Services Grant program - An application webinar<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> is Thursday, February 11th at 2:00 PM. Go to www.Mi.gov/LSTA<http://www.Mi.gov/LSTA> for details. YALSA Teen Programming HQ Survey YALSA would like to gather feedback<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> about its programming database, Teen Programming HQ<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…>. The feedback you provide will help us assess and improve the database. Please complete the survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> by Feb 22. ALSC Zoom Storytime Catastrophes and Other Online Disasters "If the last nine (ten? eleven?) months have taught me anything, it's that things I thought I had completely mastered, like storytime, might have to be redesigned - and not to take it personally when my internet connection drops at entirely the wrong moment!" Read more<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> from this fun blog post written by ALSC Member, Chelsey Roos! ALSC's Winter Online Courses<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> begin next week - if you're looking for online CE opportunities, check out our upcoming courses below! Contemporary Issues in Action: Ethics for Librarians<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> - Polarization and social change are impacting communities across the U.S., and librarians may often navigate situations that may challenge personal and professional values. As award winning YA books are challenged, the Black Lives Matter movement focuses public attention on the realities of racism, Drag Queen Story Hour raises headlines and eyebrows, and extreme groups have gained access to mainstream forums, librarians may face many diverse conflicts in public service. Through case analysis, readings, and discussion, this course will address how librarians can explore and rely on professional ethics to address and resolve conflicts. This course is designed as an introduction to the principles of moral reasoning in application with special consideration of the tensions that may arise in professional ethics for librarians. Full STREAM Ahead: How to take Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to the next level with maker kits<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> - STEM introduced children to multiple areas of science. STEAM brought art into the mix. STREAM takes all areas including reading and writing and stresses the importance of cross curriculum education. All correlations should be natural and we will work on the kits that can be adapted to be used with multi-age groups and in current library environments. ALA The 2021 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F2021.alaa…> scheduled for June 23-29 in Chicago will take place virtually. "COVID-19 has profoundly changed the library world - and, of course, the wider world around us. But I'm buoyed by the incredible determination, resilience and community-building I've seen in the past year," ALA Executive Director Tracie D. Hall said. "As a body, ALA has proven nimble and unflappable in the face of adversity and we will continue to prioritize safety, even as we strive to innovate the digital conference experience to widen attendance and deepen engagement well after this period. Based on the incredible response that Virtual Midwinter 2021 received, we look forward to a dynamic Annual Conference program guaranteed to illuminate, inform and inspire." The Be The Change Book Bundle<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> offers best-selling books by today's leading Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) authors, with a portion of every sale benefiting ALA, Spectrum Scholars, and the Freedom to Read Foundation. From Black History to Afrofuturism with a dash of direct action, this bundle provides a great reading list to deepen your knowledge, expand conversations, and share the vision of a more equitable future. The Humble Book Bundle: Be the Change Supporting the ALA<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> lasts through Feb. 8. Latinx Family Engagement The Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.…> (IMLS) awarded a planning grant to the Public Library Association<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> (PLA) and the National Center for Families Learning<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.famil…> (NCFL). Our project, Exploring a Program Co-Design Approach to Better Serve and Engage Low-income, Latinx Communities<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>, will develop and document methods for how library staff can support Latinx parent participation. Working in three (urban, suburban, and rural) locations, PLA and NCFL will identify culturally-responsive practices and resources that fully and authentically engage historically marginalized Latinx communities in library programs. As part of the project PLA and NCFL are collecting literature, program examples, and input from public libraries nationwide. To that end, we are asking PLA members to complete a survey to inform the project. Please complete the survey linked below no later than February 9, 2021. Feel free to forward to colleagues in your library who may not have received it directly. The survey is available in both English and Spanish. Follow this link to the Survey: Take the Survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpla.iad1.…> MLA Registration is open for Spring Institute for Youth Services 2021 Check out details at milibraries.org/spring-institute<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> and register today. Join MLA March 11-12, 2021 for a virtual conference sure to spark your creativity and energy in making youth library programs and outreach possible for all. Spring Institute for Youth Services 2021 Virtual Conference is all about sparking connections and possibilities. MLA is offering both individual and group rates, and students are free. In the News... Michigan asks for a waiver of standardized testing for 2021<https://apnews.com/article/michigan-coronavirus-pandemic-standardized-testi…> - AP, 1.25.21 Fixating on Pandemic "Learning Loss" Undermines the Need to Transform Education<https://truthout.org/articles/fixating-on-pandemic-learning-loss-undermines…> - Truthout, 1.18.21 Time to Double or Upgrade Masks as Coronavirus Variants Emerge, Experts Say<https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/01/27/double-mask-variants-guida…> - Washington Post, 1.27.21 We won a right to literacy in Detroit. Much work remains for equity.<https://www.bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-we-won-right-literacy-det…> - Bridge, 1.23.21 Procrastination Is More Than Putting Things Off. Here's How to Kick the Habit<https://www.npr.org/2021/01/11/955692434/procrastination-is-more-than-putti…> - NPR, 1.28.21 LM's Best Storytime Practices series is back with Jenifer Strauss from Story Be Told! Grab-And-Go, Tell-And-Do<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> February 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET During the pandemic, Youth Librarians have had to provide alternative programming to serve their young patrons and families. Virtual Storytime and curbside pick-ups have become the norm. But, what if some of these pandemic practices can remain and promote language and literacy at home? Join Storyteller and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss to learn how to put together five new literacy-based language experience kits for families to GRAB at the library, take home and DO together. Instructions and material lists will be provided. Helping Children Build a Bigger Vocabulary<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> March 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Intentional and diverse language experiences are the key to helping children build a bigger vocabulary and establish reading readiness. Storytelling and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss will use the five practices of early literacy featured in Ready to Read Michigan to present activities designed to intentionally provide young patrons with a plethora of interactive vocabulary building opportunities. Handouts provided. The Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> April 20, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when they get home. These programs are made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Have a good weekend, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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/>

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Full-time Youth Services Librarian Search
by Carla Sharp 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

Good afternoon- The Brighton District Library located in Brighton, MI is in search of a full-time Youth Services Librarian to join our Youth Services team. Please see the attached job posting with further information on our Library and this excellent opportunity. Kind regards, Carla Sharp Head Youth Services Brighton District Library 100 Library Drive Brighton, Mi 48116 810.229.6571.x209

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OCLC Knowledge base problems
by Ann Bissell 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

Tapping in to the wisdom of the library world 😊 We have a very small collection of streaming SWANK films (8), I have tried to enable the Knowledge Base Collection, selected only the titles we leased. But the view now link in the catalog does not resolve to the streaming film. (It goes to SWANK generic view catalog page). The below are some screen shots for those who use system (KB) I am hopina a techie out there can point out probably a simple setting that is wrong to get the films to stream. Thanks in advance! Ann Properties tab [cid:960c63ba-bf32-4050-bf92-4c131c449e50] This is from the collection linking tab [cid:dd6e06cd-4e46-4069-9e6d-dcda6efeeafa] Holdings & MARC Records tab [cid:4d0ffda7-c3f0-411e-aa79-970462ffdd4b] Not sure where else settings may need to be tweaked. And I have waited over 10 days for OCLC to come up with an answer. I did get someone from support to respond initially, then the ticket was pushed over to th KB support team and I have not heard from them for 10 days! Thanks from a frustrated not so technical librarian Ann ******************************************************************** Ann Bissell Reference Librarian Bay College Library 906-217-4079 800-221-2001 Fax 906-217-1682 Bay de Noc Community College 2001 North Lincoln Road Escanaba, MI 49829 bissella(a)baycollege.edu<mailto:bissella@baycollege.edu>

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Library Leases
by Patricia Braden 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

Hello, A couple of months ago, someone posted the results of a survey about library's who are leasing their building from the city/township they serve. Can the person who shared it please forward it to me? Thanks so much! Patty Patty Braden Director, Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 734-942-7589 www.romuluslibrary.org

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Job Posting: Opening for a part-time library assistant at the Northfield Township Area Library
by Meg Goldwyn 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

Good afternoon, The Northfield Township Area Library in Whitmore Lake, MI is looking for a part-time library assistant to join our team. Please see the attached job description. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. The starting wage is $15 an hour. Resumes can be uploaded to the employment page on the Library's website: http://www.ntal.org/employment.html Kind regards, Meg Goldwyn Assistant Director | Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Road Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 Tel: (734) 449-0066 x23 www.ntal.org<http://www.ntal.org/> Engage. Educate. Encourage. [cid:d6c1e67f-0243-414c-b994-14cebc75787b]

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JFJ Disc Repair White Pads
by Mary Barker 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

Hello--We have 19 JFJ Disc Repair White Pads for sale for $95.00, all are new sealed in their package. They sell for about $19.98 each from Demco. Selling as a group. Mary Barker, Director Pentwater Township Library 402 E. Park Street Pentwater, MI 49449-7710 231 869-8581

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Copier Ink
by Elsie Library 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

Hello Everyone, The Elsie Public Library has 3 toner cartridges (Toshiba T-1350) available for whoever wants them. Contact me if you're interested. -- Shelby Snider - I.T. Elsie Public Library 989-862-4633

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Check out what's new with MAME
by Klaudia Janek 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

In an effort to continue to build Michigan's library eco-system, MAME would like to share our latest school library news with you. Take a look :) It's always a good idea to keep the school and public library world connected. https://www.smore.com/0vgzj Best- Klaudia Klaudia Janek, MLIS *School Librarian* *IB Extended Essay Coordinator* *Michigan Association for Media in Education - 2018 Past President* *2019-2020 AASL Presidential Task Force - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion* 248 341 5925 https://libresbooksmi.blogspot.com/ -- *International Academy* www.iatoday.org <http://www.iatoday.org>

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