January 2021 - Michlib-l

Advocating for Better Salaries Toolkit from the ALA-APA
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

We see a lot of discussion on the list about salaries. I wanted to make sure members of the Michigan library community, including administrators, staff and boards were aware of the ALA-APA "Advocating for Better Salaries Toolkit" that is online at https://ala-apa.org/files/2010/02/2017-ALA-APA-BETTER-SALARIES-TOOLKIT-6th-… LM can also provide reports generated from our annual reports to provide salary comparisons as well. We are currently reviewing some enhancements to this data we collect to in an effort to better serve the needs of the Michigan library community. The ALA-APA: the Organization for the Advancement of Library Employees, ala-apa.org<https://ala-apa.org/>, does regular salary surveys and provides a variety of information and tools to help the interests of librarians and library workers. To find more resources visit their website. You can also read their online newsletter and learn about other certification programs available. We hope you find the tools here useful. If you have questions, please let us know. Shannon 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/>

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Join us for the virtual 2021 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference March 19-20
by Larry J. Wagenaar 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

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Free money management webinars from MSUE
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Michigan State University Extension has increased their list of FREE financial and housing webinar topics to include: * Make a Spending Plan Work for You * Tips to Build and Protect Your Credit * Retirement Myths and Facts * Foreclosure Basics * The Informed Renter * Protect Your Identity Attached please find the schedule for February and March. Pre-registration is required (see attached). Open to all Michigan residents. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cid:image003.png@01D6F31A.C5D8FE40]

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Operating Systems
by Pam Ballett 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Hi All! We are looking to change our operating system. We currently have Destiny and are looped in with a school system which has caused us some issues. We are looking to switch to *Apollo. *I am looking for some feedback from those who use it! Let me know your experience! Thanks! Pam Ballett [image: schlib_logo_rainbow_mini.jpg]

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MeL Promotions Content: New Year, New You
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Now that we're in the beginning of a new year, it's a great time to promote eResources that fit all types of "New Year, New You" themes. We've created a toolkit of social media graphics, posts, and other templates to help you do just that. Content such as healthy eating, financial health, exercise, and more comes from these eResources: * Alt HealthWatch<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * eBooks Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * Explora for Public Libraries<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * Health Source - Consumer Edition<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * NoveList Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> The New Year, New You promotions toolkit can be found on MeL.org's Library Staff landing page<https://mel.org/staff>. Scroll down the page about half way and you'll find the files for New Year, New You. Included are 12 social media graphics and the corresponding post copy (which can be used on Facebook or Instagram), a template for an email newsletter, a blog post, and a press release. The templates are customizable and you can add your library's logo, website URL, and anything else that is unique to your community. Here's a sample of what the social media graphics look like. [Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated] Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions. Have a great day! Liz 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:image004.png@01D6F30D.DF2D4A20]

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New NASA @ My Library resources
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

This highlight is dedicated to a few of the many excellent STEM resources and opportunities, in addition to a couple of outreach products sprinkled here and there. The email includes details on a LIVE book reading from the International Space Station, a LIVE Draw Artemis episode with a robotic engineer, the Mars 2020 Toolkit, NASA Stem Stars webchats, Moon to Mars educator guides, free educator professional development webinars, the new 2020 Spin Off publication, and newly released videos and podcasts. Please share far and wide! How to Draw Artemis Want to put the Art in Artemis? Learn step-by-step how to draw components of the Artemis Program. Draw, then share your space-crafty drawings to #drawARTEMIS<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/drawartemis?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUr-6SbdlVfh48…>. Download the PDF guides at https://www.nasa.gov/drawartemis NASA's Artemis Communication team is collaborating with Emmy Award Winning Artist Mark Kistler on the How to Draw Artemis project. Mark Kistler, guest artists and NASA experts draw the Artemis components LIVE and share fun and interesting facts about NASA's Artemis Program. The program is family friendly and can be streamed on mobile devices and computers. The next LIVE drawing will take place Monday January 25th at 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET on Mark's Facebook Live<https://www.facebook.com/mark.kistler.7> and YouTube Channel<https://youtu.be/nGdMUrD8ZtE>. January 25th's program will feature the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle<https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/draw_ltv_final.pdf>, Chief Engineer for the Space Exploration Vehicle, Lucien Junkin and guest artist Joe Wos. Story Time From Space LIVE Reading Kids on this planet deserve a special event! Astronaut Shannon Walker<https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/shannon-walker/biography> will do a LIVE Reading of Willow the Water Bear by Houston Kidd from the International Space Station!!! WATCH LIVE -<https://storytimefromspace.com/live/> Tuesday, January 26th at 11:00 AM CST. DO NOT MISS THIS FREE OPPORTUNITY! Please considering sharing with teachers, libraries, scout groups, parents, grandparents and friends around the world! Learn More at storytimefromspace.com<https://storytimefromspace.com/> Mars 2020 STEM Toolkit Perseverance, NASA's most advanced Mars rover to date, is continuing NASA's investigation of the Red Planet. The Perseverance mission<https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/> launched on July 30, 2020. 26 days from today, on February 18th, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover will touch down on the Red Planet. The rover will scour the Jezero Crater<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mars.nasa.gov/news/8549/nasas-mars-2020-…> to help us understand its geologic history and search for signs of past microbial life. Bring the exciting engineering and science of this mission to students in your institution and at home with the Mars 2020 STEM Toolkit<https://www.nasa.gov/stem/nextgenstem/moon_to_mars/mars2020stemtoolkit>. These STEM lessons and do-it-yourself projects covering topics such as biology, geology, physics, mathematics, engineering, coding and language arts. Stay informed about the Perseverance mission and share mission updates by following the Perseverance Rover Twitter<https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/> and Perseverance Rover Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NASAPersevere/> accounts. NASA Museum and Informal Education Alliance<https://informal.jpl.nasa.gov/museum/> members, don't forget to register your Mars 2020 event here<https://informal.jpl.nasa.gov/museum/Advertise/Form>! If you are not a member, please consider joining<https://informal.jpl.nasa.gov/museum/About>! NASA STEM Stars "NASA STEM Stars" is a webchat series that gives students ages 13+ the opportunity to connect with subject matter experts at NASA. Each chat will introduce a STEM career, address a STEM topic and highlight a NASA mission. The broadcast will also highlight a STEM activity that students can do at home. After the interview, students can ask the NASA experts questions and share their completed activities on social media using #NextGenSTEM. Check out the YouTube Playlist<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTUZypZ67cdv4IpN9odKK0R4v2WnqGtK7> and new STEM Stars website<https://www.nasa.gov/stem/nextgenstem/nasa-stem-stars/index.html>. Moon to Mars Next Gen STEM Educator Guides and Challenges Next Gen STEM activities focus on NASA's Exploration Campaign for Moon to Mars<https://www.nasa.gov/topics/moon-to-mars>. With a focus on NASA's integrated transportation systems and platforms, namely the Orion capsule, the Space Launch System (SLS Rocket) and the Gateway Lunar Outpost, the Moon to Mars Next Gen STEM website<https://www.nasa.gov/stem/nextgenstem/moon_to_mars/index.html> provides resources such as engineering design challenges, curriculum modules, digital badges and webinars for the middle and high school grade levels nationwide. Check out the Crew Transportation with Orion Educator Guide<https://www.nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/transportation.html>, the Propulsion with the Space Launch System Educator Guide<https://www.nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/propulsion.html> and the Habitation with Gateway Educator Guide<https://www.nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/gateway.html>. 2020 NASA Spin Offs Guide As NASA pushes the frontiers of science and human exploration, the agency also advances technology to modernize everyday life on Earth, including drones, self-driving cars and other innovations. NASA's diverse missions spur the creation and improvement of thousands of new products that make life better for people around the world. Dozens of the latest examples are featured in the newest edition of NASA's Spinoff publication<https://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2020/index.html>, including several examples illustrating how NASA is working to shape the coming revolution of autonomous vehicles on the roads and in the air. Learn more about the latest Spinoffs at https://technology.nasa.gov/page/spinoff-2020-shares-how-nasa-innova Artemis Program - Outreach Resources Artemis Program multimedia resources may be found in the Artemis Outreach Resource Box Folder<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnasa-exte…>. New resources are added every month. Moon to Mars Educator Webinars Full listing at https://www.txstate-epdc.net/ Explore Moon to Mars: Artemis Program Overview Audience: Formal and Informal Educators January 25th 1:00-2:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-artemis-progra…> Explore Moon to Mars: The Artemis Mission and Teaching Science and Engineering Practices with the Gateway Audience: Formal and Informal Educators January 27th 6:00-7:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-the-artemis-mi…> Explore Moon to Mars: Drag Devices Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 3rd 4:30-5:30 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-drag-devices/> Explore Moon to Mars: Landing the Mars 2020 Rover "Perseverance" Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 4th 6:00-7:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-landing-the-ma…> Explore Moon to Mars: Mars Rover & the Engineering Design Process Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 9th 6:00-7:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-mars-rover-the…> Explore Moon to Mars: BEST Therma; Protection & the Engineering Design Process Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 10th 1:00-2:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-best-thermal-p…> Explore Moon to Mars: Robotics and Automated Reconfigurable Mission Adaptive Digital Assembly Systems (ARMADAS) Project Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 10th 6:00-7:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-robotics-and-a…> 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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ALA Youth Media Awards
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Congratulations to all the honorees and winners at today's ALA Youth Media Awards<https://ala.unikron.com/>. Find the complete listing here: https://ala.unikron.com/YMA%20Wrap%20Release%20FINAL%20REVISED.pdf Here are a few highlights: John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature: "When You Trap a Tiger," written by Tae Keller, is the 2021 Newbery Medal winner. The book is published by Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House. Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children: Page 2 of 9 "We Are Water Protectors," illustrated by Michaela Goade is the 2021 Caldecott Medal winner. The book was written by Carole Lindstrom and published by Roaring Brook Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings. Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award: "Before the Ever After," written by Jacqueline Woodson, is the King Author Book winner. The book is published by Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award: "R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul," illustrated by Frank Morrison, is the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book winner. The book is written by Carole Boston Weatherford and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing Division. Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award: "Legendborn," written by Tracy Deonn, is the Steptoe author award winner. The book is published by Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division. Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement: Dorothy L. Guthrie is the winner of the Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award pays tribute to the quality and magnitude of beloved children's author Virginia Hamilton. Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults: "Everything Sad Is Untrue (a true story)," by Daniel Nayeri, is the 2021 Printz Award winner. The book is published by Arthur A. Levine, an imprint of Levine Querido. 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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Register today for ‘Fighting Budget Cuts and Finding Funding’ on Jan. 26 at 2pm ET
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

*Please note correction below: United for Libraries Learning Live will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.* United for Libraries is launching a monthly online program for members, “United for Libraries Learning Live,” which will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month through 2021. The first program, “Fighting Budget Cuts and Finding Funding,”<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-event…> will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m. Eastern. United for Libraries President David Paige and United for Libraries Board Member Maura Deedy will lead a discussion on how library Trustees, Friends groups, and Foundations can advocate for funding in the current environment. Participants will be invited to share success stories and tips. Additional topics will include partnerships, messaging, and shifting expenditures for Friends groups and Foundations. David Paige is 2020-2021 President of United for Libraries and the director of Libraries Unlimited. He has served as both a library Trustee and Friends board member in New Hampshire and California. Maura Deedy is the Library Advisory Specialist at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). She serves as a Board Member at Large for United for Libraries, and is a co-chair of the United for Libraries Programming Committee. At MBLC, she supports library directors, Trustees, municipal officials, and Friends on legal and governance issues, and matters relating to the administration and development of public library services in Massachusetts. The live session and its recording are free for United for Libraries members (including Statewide Group Members). Register here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-event…> United for Libraries Learning Live sessions take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. All sessions are recorded and made available to members. Each month’s session will cover a hot topic of interest to Trustees, Friends and/or Foundations, followed by a Q&A and/or discussions. Sessions are open to all personal and group members of United for Libraries. United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 www.ala.org/united<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> The Library of Michigan provides a statewide membership for all Michigan public libraries. The project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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/>

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MeL Webinars + Recording links
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Here is the list of MeL webinars coming over the next two weeks. Recording links for previous webinars are noted below. Upcoming Webinars New Year, New You: EBSCO Legal and Financial Health eResources Tuesday, January 26, 11:30am-12:00pm EST Help your patrons access reliable legal and financial support resources from MeL. Learn more about connections to credit repair, estate planning, personal finance, and many other topics. Join Jason High, our EBSCO trainer, for a quick overview on how to use our eBook collections, Legal Information Reference Center (including accessing NOLO eBooks and connections to Michigan legal forms), eJournals, and more. Registration: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?MTID=ta9713bfaf6d911…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febscotrai…> Support Hybrid Learning with Gale Tuesday January 26, 2020 2:00-2:30 ET A hybrid learning environment poses a unique issue: connecting virtual and classroom instruction to keep consistency for students. In this thirty-minute session we will explore how Gale can help make that connection through LMS integration, collaboration tools (including Google Classroom) and our Highlights and Notes feature. Registration: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016075449338/WN_nGlpt6yRTEKomGgSA… Jumpstart Student Projects with Gale's Topic Pages Thursday, January 28, 2021, 2:00 - 2:15 PM ET Gale's Topic Pages make starting a research project instantaneous with suggested subjects, topic overviews, and multiple content types curated on a single page. In this 15 minute session, we'll share how Topic Pages can get your students out of topic indecision and into authoritative content to support their simplest or most complex research projects. Registration: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/8216076529187/WN_3MVLFVMdRjWr8FAZ9… Celebrate Black History Month with Gale In Context Resources Friday, February 5, 2021, 11:00 - 11:45 AM ET In February, we honor the central role African Americans have played in history. Many libraries use this time to educate and inspire students and their communities and your Gale In Context resources can help - libraries can easily share historical and inspiring documents, biographies, and more with a few simple tools. Registration: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/6416097880310/WN_Qc-D8b_1Rdeza9SYm… Recording Links If you missed the January 22, New Year, New You: EBSCO Wellness eResources webinar, these are the links to either stream or download the recording. * Streaming recording link: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/lsr.php?RCID=48df83ca4cae479d… * Download recording link: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/ldr.php?RCID=de0c33f57d20ce5a… Recordings for previous Gale webinars: https://support.gale.com/training/webinars/#recorded Have a great day! Liz 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:image002.png@01D6F2EE.52646DE0]

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Vacation/pto
by J.C. Wheeler 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

Hi All! I was curious how vacation/pto time varied in our area. (For directors, assistants and other staff.)Is it tiered? For ex: 1 week at 1-4 years, 2 weeks at 5+??? Or do you just have a set amount?Thanks for your help!! Alicia Kershaw Library Director, JC Wheeler Public Library 1576 S. Main Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7875

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