October 2021 - Michlib-l

Winter story time sessions - what are you all doing?
by Lorry Traver 18 Oct '21

18 Oct '21

Hi all, I am just curious what others' plans are moving forward with winter story time? I am doing live virtual story time sessions, however we are struggling with copyright permission timelines which may mean not being able to read books at our January story times. I was wondering what everyone else is planning to do moving forward? Are you having virtual story times? Are you back to in-person stories? Just trying to get a better idea of what others are doing. -- "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." - Dr. Seuss Lorry Traver Youth Services Coordinator Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 ltraver(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043

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Reminder - CSLP Summer Symposium - Registration NOW OPEN!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 18 Oct '21

18 Oct '21

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Collaborative Summer Library Program Summer Symposium [Text Description automatically generated] Who is this conference for? All library staff that are interested in summer programming. Where is the conference? Virtually anywhere with an internet connection. When is the conference? Thursday December 2, 2021 ~ 11:30 am - 4:30 pm (EST) When does registration open? Now! Register here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.event…> How much is the registration fee for this virtual symposium? FREE!!!! Where can I learn more? https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect2.…> Schedule 11:30-11:45 EST Welcome CSLP Executive Director, Luke Kralik 11:45-12:45 Summer Matters: Making All Learning Count Keynote - Liz McChesney Elizabeth (Liz) McChesney is the 2021 recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children's (ALSC) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to library service to children and to ALSC. McChesney is the Outreach and Partnership Consultant for Laundry Literacy Coalition and the previous Director of Children's Services and Family Engagement at Chicago Public Libraries. She serves as Senior Advisor to the Urban Libraries Council and as the Library Advisor to the National Summer Learning Association. 1:00-1:45 - Session 1 You're Gonna Need a Bigger Flyer: Library Summer Program Marketing Crash Course Cari Hillman, Community Engagement Director of the MidPointe Library System shares marketing tips and tricks to help make your summer a success. Scalable to libraries of all sizes, this session will outline the power of a comprehensive marketing plan and ways to use CSLP resources for your marketing. 2:00-3:00 - Session 2 What's Great About Your Community: Extending your connections to youth and families Join us in an informal conversation about how you can connect with the assets in your community - people, organizations, and places - to build summer services that benefit youth and families. We'll share examples and provide an opportunity for you to explore your own community's assets and to get feedback from others. 3:15-4:25 - Session 3 Catch the Programming Wave (with Oceans of Possibilities)! Dive into new programming and display ideas with CSLP! We will provide oversight to the new 2022 Oceans of Possibilities manual, highlight ideas for all age groups, and delve into display concepts. 4:25-4:30 - Closing Also of note: * Sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees. * A pre-recorded bonus session titled "Feeding Your Community: Summer Meals at Libraries" will be released with the other recordings. Full description of this session is on the Summer Symposium website<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontinuin…>. We hope to see you then! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - 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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reminder: MICRC draft maps to review
by Jennifer Dye 16 Oct '21

16 Oct '21

Draft maps for the whole state are available on https://www.michigan.gov/micrc DPL is partnering with the League of Women Voters Detroit on an information session about the MICRC and specifically the draft maps for Wayne County. The public comment session for this area will be at the TCF Center on October 20. (Dates have changed due to scheduling problems.) https://dpl-redistricting-maps.eventbrite.com to register. [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F155103439%2F13…]<https://dpl-redistricting-maps.eventbrite.com/> Michigan's Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission: Choosing Maps Tickets, Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite<https://dpl-redistricting-maps.eventbrite.com/> Eventbrite - Detroit Public Library presents Michigan's Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission: Choosing Maps - Monday, October 18, 2021 - Find event and ticket information. dpl-redistricting-maps.eventbrite.com Jenniferfor Jennifer Dye BST/SSER, Assistant Manager Main Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave. M-Th 10-8 F-Sat 10-6 Detroit, Michigan 48202

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CIDL is looking for a Full-Time School Outreach Librarian!
by Bill Bowman 16 Oct '21

16 Oct '21

CIDL is looking for a Full-Time School Outreach Librarian! Hours: 40 hours per week, includes some weekends and evenings Salary: $43,000-$57,000 depending on qualifications and experience Benefits: Health, dental, optical insurance; disability and life insurance; vacation, sick and personal days; retirement plan. Primary Duties and Responsibilities * Working with the youth services team, provides library and school outreach services including the scheduling, implementation and maintenance of existing outreach services to the local public and private schools * Maintain, cultivate and develop outreach programming supportive of current and future curriculum and collaborations such as 3rd Grade Reading Law, ESL program, North Sashabaw programming, etc. * Collaborate with community organizations whose focus is students * Participate in marketing of children's programs to the local schools * Ensure scheduling and facilitation of outreach programming by all Youth Services Librarians, including participation in existing programs such as Battle of the Books, Outreach Storytimes, ESL Family nights. * Collaborate with the Youth Services Team to design a variety of activities that promote the use of the library by school-aged children * Assist with Youth Services Department programs as needed * Assist patrons of all ages in obtaining information in a variety of formats * Provide readers' advisory services to patrons of all ages * Instruct patrons individually and in small groups in the use of library resources and equipment Required Qualifications * MLIS from an ALA accredited institution * Experience working with children and schools * Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service inside and outside of the library * Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team * Desire to collaborate with youth services team, local teachers and other departments * Public library/information desk experience * Experience working with ILS, Polaris preferred * Collection development experience * Knowledge of popular print and audio-visual materials for children Reports to: Head of Children's and Teen Services Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to: Nicole Evans, Administrative Assistant evansn(a)cidlibrary.org<mailto:evansn@cidlibrary.org> Deadline for applications: Monday, October 25, 2021 [billEmailSig]

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Genealogy & local history librarian
by Alex Blanco 15 Oct '21

15 Oct '21

Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me what genealogy & local history librarians do (like the specific tasks)? What do archivists do and do they work at public libraries in genealogy? Thanks, Alex

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MI PR Group roundtable on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 10am
by Kelly Rembert 15 Oct '21

15 Oct '21

Hi Everyone, Sorry again about last month and the mixup. The MI PR Group will be back this Tuesday, Oct 19 at 10am on Zoom. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes, and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! We will have an informal meeting with no fixed topics just whereever our questions and conversations lead us. If you have questions bring them along and the group can chime in on it! I have a call for help! I have tried without luck to upload the Instagram presentation by Katie Rothley - I can't get it and Youtube to mesh. Is anyone good with video or youtube that could help me out???? Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Oct 19, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Third Tue, 8 occurrence(s) Oct 19, 2021 10:00 AM Nov 16, 2021 10:00 AM Dec 21, 2021 10:00 AM Jan 18, 2022 10:00 AM Feb 15, 2022 10:00 AM Mar 15, 2022 10:00 AM Apr 19, 2022 10:00 AM May 17, 2022 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09> Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Zoom is a publicly traded company headquartered in San Jose, CA. us06web.zoom.us  Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Central Michigan University Presentation - Camden Burd on the Upper Peninsula Secession Movement
by Whitledge, Bryan R 15 Oct '21

15 Oct '21

On Wednesday, October 20, at 7:00 pm EDT, the Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University will host the second of four presentations as part of the Clarke's Virtual Fall Speakers Series (you can find the entire line-up on the Clarke's website<https://www.cmich.edu/library/clarke/publicprograms/current_exhibit/pages/d…>). Camden Burd, professor of history at Eastern Illinois University, will join us to talk about the effort to create a 51st state - Superior. In the mid-twentieth century, a secession movement took hold in the Upper Peninsula. Camden Burd will discuss the immediate and long-term political implications of the push to found the State of Superior. This presentation is free and open to the public. The event will be broadcast via Central Michigan University's videoconferencing tool, Webex, and it will be recorded to enjoy at a later time. Registration is required for the event and the shortened link to register is: https://is.gd/ClarkeBurd. Please share this information with anyone who you think might be interested. The Clarke is happy to answer any questions that anyone may have-please contact Bryan Whitledge (whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>). Have a great day, Bryan Whitledge Archivist for University Digital Records Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-2159 whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>

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Championing the Truth Recording Now Available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Oct '21

15 Oct '21

The New York Times on Championing the Truth program recording can be found here.<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aucTymbJQfQ> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aucTymbJQfQ Subject: [Michlib-l] Championing the Truth - Thursday, October 14th 3:30-5pm ET Over the summer a common theme shared among the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) and other SLA staff, was the responsibility libraries have to communicate the truth to its patrons and our community. COSLA is collaborating with the New York Times to help bring clarity to this question. Please join us on Thursday, October 14th 330-5pm ET to start the conversation on how this can be achieved. Session Synopsis: Amidst a polarized national climate, both public libraries and journalism publications share a responsibility to inform the public and remain balanced. They both also work to foster community and build bridges. How do they each navigate this responsibility? How do they champion the truth, while remaining balanced and providing a space for discourse? What is the importance of media literacy for the future? How do we vet the truth and grapple with misinformation? We will hear from state librarians Lauren Moore (NY), Sara Jones (WA), and New York Times journalists on what it takes to champion the truth and serve readers and community members in this moment. Feature journalists will be: [Timeline Description automatically generated with medium confidence]

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Free Shifting Landscapes event with philosopher and ethicist Stephen Esquith, Ph.D.
by Thomas Trahey 15 Oct '21

15 Oct '21

Mason County District Library and Abondia Center continue the new public lecture series, Shifting Landscapes, on Monday, October 18, with Strangers: Who Are We? at 7-8:30 pm at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, and on Zoom, featuring MSU philosopher ethicist Stephen Esquith. Stephen Esquith will explore the most expansive experience of community yet in the series, our relation to strangers. "I am interested,” Esquith commented, “how our responsibilities to strangers might have shifted as a result of Covid-19. How have our lives in cyberspace (e.g., on Zoom, social media) affected our responsibilities to others? Have we created new connections with others who were not visible to us before?” Esquith also notes, “We’ll also consider such questions as, “Have our responsibilities to those previously close to us been weakened by this shift from physical to virtual presence? What does it mean to think of others as 'distant strangers,’ or does this term make less sense now that we are more virally as well as virtually connected?” This event is free to you and to your patrons. I can forward you additional resources related to the event, including articles written by Esquith that he has given us permission to share. -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231-843-8465

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Survey: Patrons and Conspiracy Theories
by Katie Greer 15 Oct '21

15 Oct '21

Hi all, please see below for details of a research study that a colleague and I are conducting. This is a follow-up to our article "A call to action for librarians: Countering conspiracy theories in the age of QAnon <https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/ulls_fsp/174/>," and we hope to hear from you! ______ You are invited to participate in a research survey about interactions with patrons concerning conspiracy theories and related phenomena. Should you choose to participate, we expect the survey to take 15-20 minutes to complete. Unless you choose to self-identify, your response will be completely anonymous. You may request a summary of the survey results after participating. Your involvement in the survey is voluntary, and you may exit at any time. The findings from this project will provide information on the needs of librarians and other library staff when interacting with patrons who exhibit conspiracy ideation. This research has been approved by Oakland University's Office of IRB (IRB-FY2021-410). If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about the research, please feel free to contact CoPI's Katie Greer (greer(a)oakland.edu) and Stephanie Beene (sbeene(a)unm.edu) The survey may be accessed at https://oakland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WZODYQVIX3hH2m -- Katie Greer she / her Google Scholar Profile <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NiJtDi0AAAAJ&hl=en> Associate Professor Kresge Library, Oakland University 2200 N. Squirrel Rd. Rochester, MI 48309 248.370.2480

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