February 2021 - Michlib-l

Part-time Youth para-professional job opening
by Lisa Hoenig 31 Jan '25

31 Jan '25

Hello! The Ypsilanti District Library has an opening for a part-time Youth Para-professional at our Michigan Avenue location. Applications are welcomed at the address below, or can be sent to my email. Lisa Lisa Hoenig, Director Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 879-1300 www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D6ABA3.B6632C60] ** J O B P O S T I N G YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY Part-Time Paraprofessional-YDL-Michigan Avenue Youth Department DATE: October 26, 2020 POSITION: YDL - Youth Department Paraprofessional (.5 FTE, 20 hours per week) ABOUT THE YDL-MICHIGAN AVE YOUTH TEAM The YDL-Michigan Avenue Youth Department is a team of four who work together to engage youth and their families at the library and beyond, by inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to information and diverse ideas through our collections, technology, programs, and community connections. We plan programs, develop collections, provide school support, and create welcoming youth and teen areas. We work closely with staff across YDL and with other local organizations to serve families, tweens and teens throughout the community. We focus on early learning, hands-on STEAM, creating a welcoming, inclusive environment, and elevating youth voices. ABOUT THE POSITION The ideal candidate for this job will be passionate about serving a diverse community, empowering kids, parents, and teens to engage with and enjoy coming to the library. Paraprofessional duties assigned by the YDL-Michigan Branch Manager will include but are not limited to the following: * Helping kids and parents find books and information in the Youth Department. * Assisting families in the use of computers, iPads, digital books, printing, and other library technology. * Marketing library materials by creating booklists and displays. * Engaging with youth to help them feel welcome in the library. * Planning and leading library programs for youth, families and teens. * Attending department meetings to help set team goals and develop new services to meet community needs. * Completing special projects as assigned. * Forming and maintaining community partnerships to better serve families. QUALIFICATIONS * Associate's Degree or equivalent. Formal training in a child-related field or experience working with youth desired. * Demonstrated ability to work with families and youth from diverse populations. * Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. * Strong commitment to providing quality customer service. * Ability to function in a professional manner, work independently, and use good judgment. * Enthusiastic and dependable team player. * Creative problem solving skills and flexibility to adapt to changing community needs. * Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office and social media tools. * Strong desire to engage, nurture, and mentor children birth-18, their parents, caregivers and teachers. * Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks. * Knowledge of children's literature, youth development, and early learning concepts desired. HOURS Part-time, 20 hours per week (including regularly scheduled evenings and weekends). Hours are flexible and some work can be done remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The library is currently maintaining the safety of employees by requiring masks and social distancing, and providing curbside patron services while closed. SALARY/BENEFITS Hourly wage starting at $14.72. Pro-rated paid time off and holidays. Employer paid retirement contribution after one year of service. This position is part of the AFSCME union bargaining unit. TO APPLY Send resume, cover letter, & application form (available at www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org>) by Monday, November 9, 2020 to: Human Resources or lisa(a)ypsilibrary.org<mailto:lisa@ypsilibrary.org> Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 The Ypsilanti District Library is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce, and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, or age. YDL has an internal workgroup dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the goal of a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels, of the citizens we serve, to support a more equitable future for all.

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Michigan Documents Up for Grabs
by Alicia LaDuke 01 Nov '23

01 Nov '23

We have several Michigan documents that are being discarded from our collection and are available to participating MeL libraries. Contact me directly if interested in any of the following titles. SU DOC TITLE FORMAT PUB YEAR KFM 4644.5.H365 2003 Act 51 Primer: A Guide to 1951 Public Act 51 and Michigan Transportation Funding booklet 2003 KFM 4659.A13 B6 Bulletin: Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety Newsletter (Aug, Fall 2004) newsletter 2004 KFM 4659.A13 B6 Bulletin: Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety Newsletter (Feb, May, Nov 2003) newsletter 2003 KFM 4644.5.H36 2003 Fiscal Form: A Legislative Briefing (May 2003) The Padden Amendment newsletter 2003 KFM4620.85.C2 I53 2003 Independent Committee (PAC) and Political Committee (PAC) Manual booklet 2003 KFM 4535.M53 Liquor Control Commission Licensing Qualifications booklet 2004 KFM 4665.A25 M37 2004 Management and Budget Act: Public Ac t 431 of 1984 as Amended booklet 2004 KFM 4585.A9 M53 1999 Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act as amended (Public Act 69 of 1997) and Administrative Rules (promulgated June 1998) book 1999 KFM 4559.S4 M53 2003 Michigan Septage Management brochure 2003 F565.M5335 Michigan Women Newsletter (Spring 2005) newsletter 2005 F565.M5335 Michigan Women Newsletter (Spring, Summer 2004) newsletter 2004 F565.M5335 Michigan Women Newsletter (Summer, Fall 2003) newsletter 2003 F565.M5335 Michigan Women Newsletter (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall 2002) newsletter 2002 KFM4620.85.A6 R87 2003 Michigan's Apportionment Puzzle booklet 2003 KFM 4644.5.Z9 C66 2002 B Motor Fuel Taxation and the Road Funding Debate in Michigan booklet 2002 KFM 4554.P65 2003 Pollution Incident Prevention Plan (PIPP) and Part 5 Rules - Informational Packet booklet 2003 KFM 4620.6.C46 2004 Preparing, Circulating and Filing Petitions for Public Office booklet 2004 KFM 4585.A15 M53 State of Michigan: Annual Report to the Governor, 2002 booklet 2003 KFM 4585.A15 M53 State of Michigan: Annual Report to the Governor, 2003 booklet 2004 KFM 4585.A15 M53 State of Michigan: Annual Report to the Governor, 2004 booklet 2005 KFM 4559.R3 B42 2002 The Beverage Container Law in Michigan booklet 2002 KFM 4591.S7 A2 2003 The Michigan School Aid Act Compiled and Appendices book 2003 F566.3.M58 The Mitten Newsletter (Apr 2005) newsletter 2005 F566.3.M58 The Mitten Newsletter (Jan-Mar 2004, May 2004) newsletter 2004 F566.3.M58 The Mitten Newsletter (Jan-May 2002, Sept-Nov 2002) newsletter 2002 F566.3.M58 The Mitten Newsletter (Jan-May 2003, Sept-Dec 2003) newsletter 2003 F566.3.M58 The Mitten Newsletter (Oct-Dec 2001) newsletter 2001 Please respond within two weeks of this post if interested. Alicia LaDuke Library Technician Warren Civic Center Library One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 586-751-0770 amladuke(a)cityofwarren.org

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Business Office Manager posting
by Lisa Hoenig 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

Due to retirement, the Ypsilanti District Library has an exciting opportunity available - we're looking for a Full-Time Business Office Manager. Applications are welcomed at the address below, or can be sent to my email. Lisa Lisa Hoenig, Director Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 879-1300 www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org/> [cid:image002.jpg@01D3C28C.77E39590] ** Job Posting: Business Office Manager (Full Time/40 hours per week, Non-Union) The Ypsilanti District Library seeks an experienced, organized and dependable person who excels in financial and human resources management to join our team. Nature of Work/Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Business Office Manager coordinates a variety of administrative, financial, human resources, and clerical tasks to support the library administration. This position is responsible for maintaining library administrative files and records, including payroll/personnel, financial, and benefits. Duties include: * With library accountant, manages accounts payable, helps prepare monthly financial statements, and assists with annual audit * Handles library banking activities including maintenance of all bank accounts and preparation of deposits * Maintains records for all revenues collected; tracks all petty cash and credit card transactions * Reviews and evaluates insurance renewals and handles insurance claims * Maintains library personnel records according to legal requirements * Completes necessary paperwork for employee hires and terminations * Compiles payroll, including reporting hours worked by each employee every two week period * Maintains personnel database, including benefit accruals, and provides staff current, accurate balances * Complies with legal requirements for administration of human resources and keeps abreast of changes * Handles unemployment claims, short-term disability claims and COBRA requests for benefits * Serves as liaison between benefit providers and YDL employees * Assembles and distributes the monthly Library Board packet and posts meeting notices * Attends monthly Library Board meetings and records Board minutes * Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Degree in business, finance, accounting, or human resources or certificate in bookkeeping or comparable experience * Minimum of five years successful related work experience, non-profit or governmental background desired * Accuracy and skill in word processing, arithmetic, English grammar and spelling * Proficient in Windows, Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, and Filemaker and quickly learns new software * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and supervisor * Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize work, and set priorities * Knowledge of general office procedures, library principles, and general records management * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with public and staff, including the ability to explain benefit and employment concepts in basic terms * Ability to maintain confidentiality of library records, personnel and administrative matters * Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines * Positive public service attitude Salary/ Benefits: $48,000-58,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. YDL offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, family health/vision/dental insurance, and contribution to a MERS retirement plan. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and completed application form (available online at www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org>) by Wednesday, April 11 to: lisa(a)ypsilibrary.org<mailto:lisa@ypsilibrary.org> or Human Resources, Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. Desired start date: May 28, 2018. Ypsilanti District Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Posting - Part-time Clerical
by mcdowell＠libcoop.net 23 May '22

23 May '22

Please see the attached posting for part-time clerical at the Fraser Public Library. Note that the info will not be on the website until Monday April 1. Lorena McDowell Director Fraser Public Library

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Kingsley Book Drop Cart Available for Sale
by Kelly Bennett 12 Jul '21

12 Jul '21

Hi all, We've got a spare Kingsley book drop cart available for sale to any library that's interested in coming to get it. It is similar to the one found at this link: https://www.kingsley.com/cushiondrop-library-book-media-transport-push-cart I've attached photos, too. Our Library Board would rather we sell it rather than give it away, so we're interested in all reasonable offers. We'll compile all the offers we receive and present them to the Board and then follow up with everyone who was interested once we get our response. Here's the measurements/specs: The total height of the bin and wheels = 39.5 inches high The bin is 26 inches on each side and is square The bin itself minus the wheels is 35 inches high It's got soft batting at the bottom, and a floating floor that moves down as more items are put in it. Works fine, we just have an extra we never use and the space that it's stored in could be used more effectively. Thanks, Kelly Bennett Head of Circulation, Ferndale Area District Library 269-932-3179 kelly(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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East Lansing Public Library's "The Director's Cut" podcast
by Andrea Smiley 24 Jun '21

24 Jun '21

Hello Everyone, The latest episode of The Director's Cut podcast is available online. https://bit.ly/ELPLDirCutKristinShelley Our 13th episode features Library Director, Kristin Shelley and a personal message to the East Lansing community. Kristin explains how the library staff has shifted programming to a stay home, stay safe virtual platform, discusses digital library services and how to stay connected. She also talks a little about what can be expected when the library re-opens. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! [https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3943095/Kristin_Shelley_in…]<https://bit.ly/ELPLDirCutKristinShelley> The Director's Cut: Episode 13 - Special Message from Kristin Shelley, Director of ELPL<https://bit.ly/ELPLDirCutKristinShelley> As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Lansing Public Library temporarily closed on March 16, 2020 and is not scheduled to re-open until May 1, 2020. Kristin Shelley, Director of the Library thanks the community for continuing to support the library during the closure, provides an update about special virtual programming from the staff and explains how to stay connected. She also discusses some changes that will need to be implemented after the library re-opens. bit.ly Andrea Smiley Marketing & PR Specialist asmiley(a)cityofeastlansing.com East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 www.elpl.org

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Join MCLS this Friday as we wrap up our weekly virtual dialogues
by Pam Seabolt 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

We invite you to join MCLS this Friday to celebrate the support, the conversations, and the visioning we’ve shared with each other over the last several weeks in the virtual dialogues. The staff at MCLS want to celebrate with you by inviting you to a virtual ice cream social! Bring your favorite flavor of ice cream, and join us as we conclude our weekly get-togethers, and reflect over the last few weeks of dialogue and discussion. The virtual ice cream social (ice cream before lunch? Why not?) will be Friday, June 19 at 11:00 am EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom. Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. As always, you can view the recordings and chat logs from the virtual dialogues by visiting https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to celebrating with you on Friday! ****************************** Pamela Seabolt Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [signature_198719839]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_1821678208] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_905955540] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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New Opportunities in Adult Programming - Summer Reading for Adults discussion on March 22 at 2pm ET
by White, Shannon (MDE) 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

We are back Monday, March 22 with a new topic for our New Opportunities in Adult Programming virtual series at 2pm Eastern. We hope you can join us as we hear about Summer Reading for Adults at your library. Cathy Lancaster, LM's summer reading expert, will lead our discussion. Details to join the meeting March 22 at 2:00 pm Eastern are below. Join adult services library staff across Michigan as we brainstorm and share ideas for engaging our adult audience, explore the 2021 Tails & Tales theme, explore the Collaborative Summer Library Program's manual resources for adults, and discuss how we might adapt programming for the unique circumstances of a pandemic. You are encouraged to come with your free account set-up on www.CSLPreads.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> and have the online manual already downloaded. Please come with ideas to share in this interactive virtual meeting! If you need the summer reading manual access code, please contact Cathy Lancaster at the Library of Michigan (LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov>) before March 22 with an official work email account. To review notes and find the recording link to all our New Opportunities in Adult Programming virtual meetings visit our Google folder here: https://bit.ly/lm-adult<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> (includes chat logs) You can add your own questions and tips to this as well to share with your colleagues. Join us online at 2pm ET on March 22. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98381393043?pwd=YkJJUkdGZFV5VEVvckVJY3g3R3h… Password: 340524 This is a virtual meeting and there is no need to register to join the discussion. We will send out reminders with the connection details a few more times before the actual date. Save this and see you on March 22 at 2pm ET. 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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Wellbeing Wednesday from MCLS - part 4 for February 24
by Scott Garrison 01 Mar '21

01 Mar '21

#apologies for cross-posting and any duplication# Hello all, and welcome to another Wellbeing Wednesday from MCLS! This is the fourth and last Wellbeing Wednesday message for February. If you’ve missed earlier messages and would like to receive them, please let me know. I hope you’re doing well this week, and just want to remind you about some things MCLS is doing in partnership with the Wellbeing Lab to help library staff understand and maintain their own wellbeing, and increase their wellbeing literacy. In brief, we have a survey, a webinar, and an offer for the Wellbeing Lab<https://www.michellemcquaid.com/thewellbeinglab/>’s Certificate in Creating Wellbeing program, including a scholarship to the program for library staff at Indiana MCLS member libraries. First, the survey. Remember that the confidential PERMAH Wellbeing Survey<https://org.permahsurvey.com/workplace.php?org=mcls> is open through tomorrow, Thursday, February 25. If you haven’t completed the survey yet, I’d appreciate it if you’d take just a few minutes today to do so, for two main reasons. * You can learn about your own current level of wellbeing in terms of the evidence-based pillars of Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health. In other words, you can increase your own wellbeing literacy, based on the science of positive psychology and human flourishing. * You can help MCLS get a better sense of library staff wellbeing, as the world continues to change, day by day, week by week. I understand that you may not be up for “yet another conversation” right now to let us know how you or your library are doing and how we might help. So instead, if you’d take just a few minutes and take the survey<https://org.permahsurvey.com/workplace.php?org=mcls>, we could listen in a different way. Next, the webinar. Please join Louis Alloro from the Wellbeing Lab and me on Monday, March 1 at 1pm Eastern (Noon Central; use this link to join the webinar<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88691232626?pwd=SlE4WWFvN1JVWmtWUy9WWUJuaVd3dz09>), for an interactive, evidence-based, and thought-provoking discussion based on our PERMAH survey findings, and to learn more about how your library could use the survey internally, or with your community. Finally, the offer and scholarship. Remember from last week that MCLS and the Wellbeing Lab are partnering to offer a discount on annual subscriptions to the PERMAH survey, and the Wellbeing Lab’s learning programs. Contact services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> to get started. Watch for details in the March MCLS newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news> and in email from us in the next few days about how Indiana library staff at MCLS member libraries can apply for a scholarship for the Certificate in Creating Wellbeing program that begins April 30 (total program value is over $2,500 per participant). We will fund up to 21 individual Indiana library staff to increase their wellbeing literacy and earn this certificate. We are providing this scholarship through grant funds the MCLS Board of Directors established using proceeds from the sale of the former INCOLSA building. Again, for many more details and the application process, watch your email and our website, on March 1. Michelle Bradley (Manager of Engagement, Consulting and Training at MCLS) and I will host an Indiana Wellbeing Literacy grant Q&A session via Zoom on Friday, March 5 at 11am Eastern (10am Central). We will email a link to this session in the next few days. I hope you’ve found this month’s Wellbeing Wednesday messages useful, and that you’ll consider joining us to learn more about how to promote wellbeing for yourself, your library staff, and your community. Be well, Scott P.S. To learn about a “secret weapon” to worker wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic, check out a brief summary piece with suggestions from Mandy O’Neill<https://www.michellemcquaid.com/can-you-unlock-the-secret-weapon-to-worker-…>, Associate Professor at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Scott Garrison (he/him/his) Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 x119 517-492-3879 fax garrisons(a)mcls.org

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Library of Things, popular items compiled responses
by Don Priest 27 Feb '21

27 Feb '21

Compiled answers regarding popular Library of Things items. Thanks to everyone who responded, I've got lots of great ideas to work with now! We started in the middle of the pandemic so it's hard to get stuff noticed without patrons browsing. However, there's one item we can't keep on the shelves: a ghost hunting kit 👻 ____________________________________________________________________________ Sewing machines and snowshoes have been popular. ___________________________________________________________________________ VHS to DVD converter! ____________________________________________________________________________ Saw that a library in the UP was loaning out sleds ____________________________________________________________________________ Most checked out items are a food dehydrator. Lots of use in summer, fall and winter, have one fellow who loves it for beef jerky. The other is an instapot. We have other items, but these are what people check out most. ____________________________________________________________________________ Grosse Pointe has a cool tool collection. Info here: [ https://grossepointelibrary.org/special-collections | https://grossepointelibrary.org/special-collections ] I think they used to do baking pans and art as well. I remember the art was popular where people could check out paintings and hang in their house for a month, or whatever. Don't know if any of that is what you are looking for but I always thought it was neat. ____________________________________________________________________________ Our most popular items are ukulele, cubetto, real bugs and magnet kit. Our launchpad tablets are also popular. The link to our unusual items is here: [ https://www.highland.lib.mi.us/awesome/index.htm | https://www.highland.lib.mi.us/awesome/index.htm ] In 2020 we did not see nearly the same action on our unusual items. They tend to be something people notice and grab rather than something they know to take a look in the catalog to place a hold. You remind me I need to market them again. Thanks! ____________________________________________________________________________ We have a metal detector and a scanner at one of our branches at LDL! The scanner is very new and has not gone out yet. I heard it will checkout in a rolling suitcase. I have heard a lot of success with the metal detector though! I think people like to take it to a nearby park that has a beach. Back when I worked near a university, I thought power tools or artwork would be interesting things to add. ____________________________________________________________________________ Hello! If you search ROLOT in CARL you will see what we have added to our Library of Things so far. :-) Link to CARL catalog for those unfamiliar with it: [ https://catalog.tln.lib.mi.us/ | https://catalog.tln.lib.mi.us ] ____________________________________________________________________________ Corn hole has been really popular. Telescope and Ukeleles too! ____________________________________________________________________________ We have been building our library of things over the past year and a half. This is what we currently have in our collection: [ https://lyon.lib.mi.us/explore/special-collections/library-of-things/ ] https://lyon.lib.mi.us/explore/special-collections/library-of-things/ Next week we will be adding more items including a therapy light, bluetooth speaker, noise cancelling headphones, and 10 Chromebooks. The kids Discovery Kits are very popular, as are the mobile hotspots. Good luck with your collection! ____________________________________________________________________________ Although we have paused most of these because COVID, here is our list [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.dtdl.org_services_t… | http://www.dtdl.org/services/things/ ] and for kids: Little Things [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.dtdl.org_services_l… | http://www.dtdl.org/services/littlethings/ ] ____________________________________________________________________________ Cookie cutters Metal dector Ghost hunting kit Radon detector Battery cables Hotspots ____________________________________________________________________________ We have fishing poles and tackle boxes (we’re in a town built around a lake), and our cake pans are quite popular. ____________________________________________________________________________ Check out our catalog of LoT! [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__buchanan.biblionix.com… | https://buchanan.biblionix.com/catalog/?lot=1 ] ____________________________________________________________________________ Hi Donald, We've been circulating games for about a year and they've been very popular. A recent addition is puzzles and they're gaining a lot of momentum. We had one family call to say that they wanted to pay for the puzzle. It was the first they had done as a family and it was such a nice activity for them, they wanted to have it framed! We're going to allow them to replace it since we think that builds a positive relationship with the library. We've also added some SAD lights but I don't know that they've taken off yet but the library was closed to the public when they came in and foot traffic has been light since we reopened a few weeks ago. We're relatively new to the LoT game but Brighton District Library has had quite a few things circulating for a while. Here's a link to their options: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__brightonlibrary.info_li… | http://brightonlibrary.info/library-of-things/ ] If you come up with any popular ideas, please share! ____________________________________________________________________________ Hi Don, We’ve had our Library of Things collection since late 2018 and overall it’s been successful. Our most popular item is by far the metal detector. Another is being added now. The other top items are: - Laser Tag (for 2, 2 kits) - Paper Shredder - Geocaching kit (GPS, book) - Birdwatching kit (2 binoculars, birding books) - Yoga kits (mat, blocks, DVDs) Our drill and tool kit was popular until it disappeared. We have found kits composed of primarily books do not circulate much at all. Somewhat surprisingly, kits with table games (cards, dominoes, cribbage etc.) also do not circulate much. We are in the process now of adding new items for the spring with a focus on lawn games like Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, Yard Yahtzee and Bocce Ball. ____________________________________________________________________________ Hello- We have had a Library of Things collection for a few years now, and it is still growing. We began with hotspots, Kindles, and ukuleles, but now we also have a ton of board games and outdoor games. We also have a telescope. The most popular have been: ukuleles, the metal detector (I had wait list for this before the pandemic hit and I was considering purchasing a second), corn hole, and some of the board games. I try to get Mensa-approved games. Pandemic, Forbidden Island, Zombie Dice, and Exploding Kittens have been the most popular. It seems that there really is no rhyme or reason why some of these "things" are more popular than others... Good luck! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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