November 2021 - Michlib-l

MI-83 TLC Kits FAQ's
by Steven K. Bowers 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

Hello MI Libraries! Below is a top 5 FAQ's about our current project to distribute materials statewide via the ARPA grant that we received. TOP 5 FAQ's 1. When do we give the materials received back? If your library receives materials they are yours to keep for your library and the public. 2. Can I see the complete request form first? Yes. Attached! Including lists of what is in each kit. But you still must fill out the form online to make an official request. 3. What if I don't know how to use the kit materials? There will be some instructional how-to videos for distributed equipment during the project, after kits are distributed. 4. What is the timeline for the project? Requests are due December 13. The project (grant period) runs through September 2022. Libraries receiving materials will complete a usage survey in August 2022. 5. Should I apply? Yes! Don't overthink making a request. The form is rather simple and short and you can go back and forth in the pages to change your answers. If you goof it up we can assist. Even if you're not sure if your library qualifies you might as well take a couple of minutes and submit a request. We will let you know if there was an issue with your request. -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 [ mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us | sbowers(a)tln.lib.mi.us ] [ http://www.tln.org/ | tln.lib.mi.us ] (he/him/his)

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Last chance to register.... CSLP Summer Symposium
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 02 Dec '21

02 Dec '21

[cid:image001.png@01D7E11B.102FBE90] Symposium Schedule<https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/> 11:30-11:45 am ET: Welcome - CSLP Executive Director, Luke Kralik 11:45-12:45 pm ET: Keynote - Summer Matters: Making All Learning Count - Liz McChesney Description: Summer is a time that highlights educational and health inequities for children in our country. While many children have new opportunities and experiences during summer, the majority of children who have been historically excluded lack access to traditional programs. We will examine new research about summer slide and COVID learning loss, and look at research proven ways in which public libraries succeed in driving deep, lasting, and meaningful changes for our youth during these critical months. We will look at the national trend in positioning library programs in the summer learning context as a way to drive equity and discuss the essential role of outcomes based evaluation as a tool to tell the story of our programs successes and advocate for our programs. We know summer matters for kids: you and your role in the public library are vital for all kids' success. Please have the following materials available for this session: * 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper ( can be typing, copy or filler paper) * 2 paperclips (any size) * scotch tape * 1 facial tissue ( such as a Kleenex tissue-any size) * Rubber band Presenter Bio: Liz McChesney is a career-long children's librarian and spent 31 years at the Chicago Public Library where she worked from a children's librarian to the Citywide Director of Children's Services and Family Engagement. Among other initiatives, she repositioned summer reading to summer learning in partnership with the National Summer Learning Association, which broadened access to the program by 50% and earning her an LJ Movers and Shakers Award, the John Cotton Dana Award and the NSLA Founder's Award for Excellence. It is her program which started a national movement to reassess and align summer to critical 21st Century skills. Liz now consults and leads educational equities initiatives with the Urban Libraries Council, the Laundry Literacy Coalition and serves as a Senior Advisor to the National Summer Learning Association. She is the author of two books for ALA Editions: Summer Matters: Making All Learning Count (2017); and Pairing STEAM and Stories ( 2019). She has written a picture book, Keke's Super-Strong Double Hugs (2020). She is the 2021 ALSC Distinguished Service Award winner. 1:00-1:45 pm ET: "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Flyer" - Library Summer Program Marketing Crash Course Description: 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. Presenter Bio: Cari Hillman has nearly 20 years of marketing experience, though she uses assorted social media filters to make it look more like 5. She serves as the community engagement director for the MidPointe Library System in southwest Ohio, overseeing library marketing, system-wide programming and community partnership development. She hates Twitter, loves Instagram and dreams of enlisting TikTok celebrities in her library marketing campaigns. 2:00-3:00 pm ET: What's Great About Your Community: Extending your connections to youth and families Description: 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. Presenter: Sara White is the Youth Services Consultant at the Washington State Library. She believes deeply that libraries empower youth to have a voice, pursue their unique passions, and connect with their community and world. After graduating from the University of Washington's Information School in 2010 with her Master's in Library and Information Science, she spent over a decade serving kids, teens, and families as Youth Services Librarian at the Olympia Timberland Library. Sara has particular passions for storytime, teen-led programming, and professional development. Through extensive work with the UW's VIEWS2 research study and YALSA'S Transforming Teen Services project, she worked to make her own early learning and teen programming more equitable and intentional, and provide training for her peers to do the same. As the Youth Services Consultant for the Washington State Library, she promotes collaboration, innovation, equity, and the constant pursuit of bettering library services for youth. Panel -The panel are all participants in YALSA's Transforming Teen Services initiative: Beth Yates-Children's Consultant at the Indiana State Library Christy Franzman-Teen Engagement Coordinator at the Hamilton East Public Library in Indiana Carrie Sanders-Youth Services Coordinator at the Maryland State Library Kelsey Hughes-Librarian at the Prince George's County Memorial Library System in Maryland Leah Larson-Youth Services Consultant at Minnesota State Library Services 3:15-4:25 pm ET: Catch the Programming Wave (with Oceans of Possibilities)! Description: 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. Presenters: Cathy Lancaster and Deborah Dutcher (with support from Adrienne Butler) Cathy Lancaster is the Youth Services Coordinator at the Library of Michigan. With over 15 years of public library experience, she coordinates the Ready to Read Michigan initiative, summer reading, and continuing education for youth & teen services staff throughout the state of Michigan. Deborah Dutcher is the Library Services Consultant at the New Hampshire State Library. She is responsible for state youth and adult library programming, providing librarian professional development and managing many grant programs such as the Summer Learning Grant. 4:25-4:30 pm ET: Closing - Luke Kralik, CSLP Executative Director Sessions will be recorded. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-summer-programming-symposium-tickets-… 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. 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ISO Speaker about Social Media and Screen Time
by Jessica Zubik 01 Dec '21

01 Dec '21

Hello! I am looking for a speaker who can talk (virtually) with parents of K-12 students about ways to manage screen time and social media use. Have you had a speaker on this or a similar topic? I would love to follow any leads! Thank you! Jessica Zubik *Youth & Teen Librarian* Information Services Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X208 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20475-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e: jzubik(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary>

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free online program, December 7, Searching for the First Stars
by Jennifer Dye 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

DPL is partnering with the Wayne State University Planetarium, with support from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, in a series of online programs around the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. The launch has been rescheduled for December 22, 2021, at the earliest. In this second talk, Dr. Edward Cackett of WSU will discuss the main science goals of JWST, from searching back into the very early universe for light from the first stars, to learning about the atmospheres around extrasolar planets and the search for the building blocks of life elsewhere in the universe. Tuesday, December 7 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-jameswebb-firststars.eventbrite.com Jennifer

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Memoir Writing
by Anna Merritt 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Hello, We are looking to host a program about memoir writing/writing about yourself. Does anyone know of any presenters who talk about such a topic? Thanks! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Streaming a Video for the Library
by Anna Merritt 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Hello All, Has anyone had any experience with streaming a video for a program? That is, we want to show a documentary about female pilots in WWII to go along with a book club selection, and were hoping to find a way to do this online instead of hosting an in-person viewing party. There are a couple of platforms that allow Viewing Parties, but most need ALL in attendance to have paid memberships to their service. Zoom has video share, but I'm not sure what the legality of something like this is. Any suggestions or advice would be very helpful! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Video Conferencing System Recommendations
by Kerry FitzGerald 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Good afternoon! We're looking to purchase a video conferencing system that will not only help us with large group Zoom meetings but will also allow us to livestream virtual programs. If you have experience with the following systems, we would love to hear your thoughts about the pros and cons of the product: Meeting Owl Pro <https://owllabs.com/products/meeting-owl-pro?utm_source=adwords&utm_campaig…> Logitech Group Video Conferencing <https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/video-conferencing/conference-camer…> Have another system to recommend? Please tell us! Contact me off list and I will be happy to compile and share responses. Thanks and enjoy the rest of your day! <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Kerry FitzGerald, MILS Head of Technical Services 616.850.6933 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGvakceRtYoYlJabcxzAcw>

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Full time Youth & Children's Librarian Southgate
by Don Priest 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

The Southgate Veterans Memorial Library has an opening for a Children’s & Youth Services Librarian. This is a full time (40 hour/week) position, with evening and Saturday availability required. The successful applicant will possess a Master’s degree in the field of Library & Information Sciences (MLIS). Compensation begins at $39,500/yr, with medical, dental, and optical insurance, paid vacation and sick time, as well as matching contributions to retirement savings. The Children’s & Youth Services librarian applies professional library principles and broad knowledge in a community public library setting. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director, with some latitude for judgment. They are also responsible for supervising the operations of the library in the absence of the Director, or other senior librarian. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs collection development activities, following the dictates of the Collection Development Policy, through the selection of materials in a variety of formats. * Responsibility for Youth/Young Adult program development, including story times and Summer Reading activities. * Provides information on library materials, facilities, rules, and services to library patrons, in person or electronically. * Assist library users in the areas of reader’s advisory, reference, internet use or other electronic resources. * May supervise paraprofessional employees such as student assistants or clerks. * Serves as library liaison to the local school district. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials, and practices. * Ability to organize assignments and work independently. * Knowledge of reader interest levels, and of books and authors. * Knowledge of library reference materials, aids, and procedures. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. · Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public. · Ability to understand and perform routine library procedures. · Ability to work with tact, courtesy and a friendly attitude. · Ability to maintain a regular work schedule, including some nights and Saturdays. · Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions. · Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software as they relate to library applications (i.e., the Internet, e-mail, search engines, and word processing). Physical Demands · Frequent standing and walking; occasional balancing, bending, twisting, and stooping. · Handling, processing, picking up and shelving materials, including kneeling to reach bottom floor-level shelf and reaching overhead to shelve books weighing several pounds. · Sitting and computer keyboarding. · Speaking and hearing; ability to use the telephone. · Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. · Pushing and pulling objects up to 60-80 pounds on a wheeled cart. Mental Requirements · Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written directions. · Ability to effectively communicate questions, ideas and information. · Time management skills sufficient to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines. · Ability to recognize confidential data and keep it confidential. Equipment Used · Computer, printer, barcode scanner, copy machine, fax, telephone. Work Environment · Interruptions can be frequent. However, work is mostly performed in a relatively quiet library environment. Desired Experience and Training: * Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association. * Work experience in a public library setting is preferred. Applications are available at [ https://www.southgatemi.org/residents/employment.php | https://www.southgatemi.org/residents/employment.php ] Please send the completed application, along with cover letter and resume, to Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 ATTN: Director Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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CSLP Newsletter: November 2021
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

View this email in your browser<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/d8ee8449-4e6f-9e…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/930eab16-08e2-a7…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> The 2022 Products have launched! Check them out today! https://shop.cslpreads.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.cslp…> Play, Diversity and Inclusion by Joel Bangilan, Librarian, Holocaust Museum Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Campus Children learn through playing. In many ways, playing is the "job" of children. Libraries can make programs and events more accessible with Playwork principles. Using lessons and experiences from sessions like Playwork, Loose Parts and other play oriented activities, such sessions take advantage of the opportunities to prepare children for a lifetime of learning. Libraries are great environments to foster this type of self-directed learning. The combination of reading and playing makes a more lasting impression on the developing child and can further open opportunities for children of all abilities to be included. During a library program involving play, the child constructs his or her learning experience limited by one's own imagination despite cognitive, physical, or learning disabilities. The librarian facilitates exploration and imagination while monitoring for safety and to foster an individual's self-directed learning. Play sessions in Libraries of this nature allows the child to develop skills in STEM concepts, art and design, care for the natural the environment, fine and gross motor skills, social skills like cooperation and negotiation, and so much more! The use of nonprecious materials makes this kind of programming sustainable and affordable. It requires minimal investments for supplies since the materials needed are recycled boxes, plastics, paper, cloth, or other house hold items. Recording of the November webinar, handouts, slides, and additional resources can be found here: https://www.cslpreads.org/play-diversity-and-inclusion/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> What "Tales" did your library have to tell for 2021? What "Possibilities" do you see for your library in 2022? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas for 2022 to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Public libraries feed hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer - and throughout the year. The CSLP's Child and Community Well-Being committee encourages library involvement in activities that support wellness, from summer and afterschool meals, to well-being programming, to support for basic needs, all to help children, teens, and communities stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. Resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. Wellness Around the World - East Brunswick Public Library, NJ by Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning, NJ State Library Sometimes partnerships can come from unexpected places. The East Brunswick Public Library in New Jersey launched a nutrition video series for children and their families or caregivers called Wellness Around the World in the spring of 2021 through a partnership with four female medical students from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Medical School in New Brunswick. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/9129f49a-4f25-d0…] Atlas, the series' mascot, invites kids to join him as they learn about the delicious and healthy foods other kids eat in countries all around the world. So far, Atlas and the kids have traveled to Egypt, India and China. These countries were chosen based on statistics from the East Brunswick's public schools that showed that languages from these countries were spoken most frequently in students' homes. Not only are these short videos fun and entertaining, but the medical students quiz the kids on key nutritional facts that they've learned from the videos - and provide the answers. The description box below each video on the East Brunswick Public Library's YouTube channel also has links to recipes, such as chana masala, buddha's delight, ma-po tufu or jian bing. The library promoted this video series on its website, newsletters, and social media, and invited other member libraries in their library consortium to do so as well. They distributed flyers at outreach events, included them with their book bundles, and made them available at various desks and displays in the library. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/85ff39e7-0179-31…] Suzanne M. Klein, the library's Youth Services/Consumer Health Librarian, reports that, "Anecdotally, I can say the kids really like the videos." The medical students are asking that the kids and families complete an anonymous survey after watching each video to help them determine which countries they will visit next - and to see what the kids learned. The medical students are planning to cover many other countries in their future sessions, which they hope can be offered in person, not just virtually, once they feel safe doing so as the pandemic lessens. * Wellness Around the World: Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLwomM8CH2A&list=PL3zFaZAZDa5hk3zVLydXmiuYZ…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> * Wellness Around the World: Atlas Travels to Egypt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_9avm9ca4w<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> * Wellness Around the World: Atlas Travels to India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1lFzeAvqEk<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> * Wellness Around the World: Atlas Travels to China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRkWyv_swk4<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> How to Track Program Stats By: Elizabeth Boggs, Assistant Branch Manager, Katherine Tyra Branch Library, Houston, TX We've talked about analyzing and using statistics before, but, how do you get those statistics in the first place? One way is to track them using an online spreadsheet. Tracking statistics is everyone's job at my library. Among our twelve staff members, everyone tracks something, whether number of patrons attending programs or number of passport applications processed. To track all these different stats, we use a communal online spreadsheet through Microsoft Online Excel. Anyone who has permission can access this Excel sheet from any computer, if they are signed into their Microsoft account. Each Excel spreadsheet is labeled by month. For example, we have "November 2021 Stats." At the bottom of each Excel sheet, there are different tabs for us to separate the types of statistics we are collecting, based on what our library system asks for in reports. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/1faf043f-0bf8-07…] Within each tab, there are different columns listing the information typically requested in our system reports. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/1289eeb7-2ecd-ed…] Staff are trained to input statistical information as soon as a program ends or, for month long statistics, like total number of craft kits distributed, at the end of the month. Then, whoever is assigned to assemble that month's report for the library system can go to this one stop shop of information! The best part is, when you need to trace historical data, all the old spreadsheets are online (and can't be destroyed by a hurricane, which has happened to our library). While this system may not work for your library, it is valuable to establish a consistent method of collecting statistics. By making your statistics easy to find and assemble, you make it easier to create reports and show your value to the community! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/c924e6fa-9325-89…] What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2022: Theme/Oceanography; Slogan/"Oceans of Possibilities" Artist/Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme/Kindness and Friendship; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison 2024: Theme/Adventure; Slogan/"Adventure Begins at Your Library"; Artist/Juana Martinez-Neal 2025: Theme/Art; Slogan/TBD; Artist/TBD Was this forwarded to you? Click here to sign up for your own copy of the newsletter!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com…> [Facebook]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [Pinterest]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> [Twitter]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [Website]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…>

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Groliers Animal Encyclopedia replacement?
by Andrea Estelle 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Hi All I am looking for a possible replacement for our well-loved Groliers Animal Encyclopedias. Has anyone found a good update for these for their collection? Thanks Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director . Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE . INTERACT . INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <https://otsegolibrary.org/> https://otsegolibrary.org/

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