February 2021 - Michlib-l

Library of Michigan Public Library Financial Management Cohort Announced!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

The Library of Michigan is working with the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government to provide a 11-month public library financial management certificate program for a cohort of 10 to 15 Michigan public librarians. The program includes six online finance classes, group meetings with the instructors after each class, group meetings and topical webinars on Michigan specific issues from LM staff. Each participant that finishes the program will receive a program certificate from the University of Georgia. The program topics include: * Budgeting for Libraries * Governmental Accounting for Libraries * Internal Control for Libraries * Purchasing * Payroll Administration * Writing Financial Policies The Library of Michigan is underwriting the program costs. You can find more information on the cohort and classes as well as the application to participate here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-552040-…>. The application deadline is March 26th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Karren Reish Library of Michigan Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> [cid:image003.png@01D70533.A5B4A7B0]

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Submission for Michlib email
by Mallory Metzger 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Hello there! Hackley Public Library has wonderful programs coming up during Black History Month, including a Black Hair Care Clinic and a sampling of the stage play, "Anne and Emmett," produced by Ebony Road Players. Feel free to share, and enjoy these programs yourself as well! For details or to register: *Black Hair Care Clinic:* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD6SLa15ChlZHdhQcEyZnDx-uj0guvzMq… *Anne and Emmett: * https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY7SwcazFIvZS51zH_cMGDOZ-OqiQdMAB… -- *Mallory Metzger* Marketing and Program Coordinator Hackley Public Library (231) 722-8008 mmetzger(a)hackleylibrary.org

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one week from today: Michigan Humanities Grants Workshop
by Katie Wittenauer 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Dear Michigan library community, One week from today, at 10 a.m. on February 24, you're invited to join Michigan Humanities staff for a virtual workshop focused on the process of applying for Michigan Humanities' grant opportunities. Staff will provide tips for a smooth and successful application and provide insight into Humanities Grants, Arts and Humanities Touring Grants, Bridging Michigan Grants, and GMR Action Grants. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcu-upz8qG9ExNYmcqyrv5tYkych9jq… Find additional details about Michigan Humanities' grant opportunities at https://www.michiganhumanities.org/. Please feel free to share this workshop information with anyone in your organization or community who may be interested. We look forward to seeing you there! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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JDLL's Voice It: Black Poetry Panel Discussion
by Butler, Rhonda 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Celebrate Black History Month with Jackson District Library: Voice It: Black Poetry Panel Discussion February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST This intergenerational panel will engage in discussion on how themes from the new Library of America Anthology, African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song edited by Kevin Young, reflect lived experiences. Dr. Pamela Ross McClain, a scholar of African American literature at the University of Michigan Flint, will open the dialogue on how African American poets have captured the cultural experiences of African Americans, and inspired a legacy of creative expression, resistance, uniqueness, and resilience This virtual program will take place on Zoom and will be livestreamed on Facebook. To join on Zoom, click here myjdl.com/VoiceIt<https://jacks-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/event/black-poetry-discussion-panel/> Jackson District Library was one of 49 institutions in the United States to receive the Lift Every Voice grant, which is administered by the Library of America, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture If you have any questions or need additional info, please contact me by email butlerr(a)myjdl.com<mailto:butlerr@myjdl.com> Sincerely, Rhonda Rhonda Farrell-Butler Community Engagement Coordinator Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 O: 517-905-1317 butlerr(a)myjdl.com<mailto:butlerr@myjdl.com> [logo]

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Free Toner
by Tera Talaska-PIDL-RC Branch Manager 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

We are pre-spring cleaning and have a few toners up for grabs. This of course will be a first come first serve basis. Please let me know what toner(s) you want and include your library code so we can ship them via rides. **Disclaimer: Some have been sitting on our shelf for a while and might not even work or work well** HP Laserjet 36A (black) HP Laserjet 96A (black) HP Laserjet 49X (black) HP Laserjet 78A (black) HP Laserjet 12A (black) OKI B2200/B240 (p/n 43650301) (image drum with toner cartridge, black) Tera Talaska Manager Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie St. Rogers City, MI 49779 989-734-2477 ext. 223

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Free Toner
by Tera Talaska-PIDL-RC Branch Manager 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

We are pre-spring cleaning and have a few toners up for grabs. This of course will be a first come first serve basis. Please let me know what toner(s) you want and include your library code so we can ship them via rides. **Disclaimer: Some have been sitting on our shelf for a while and might not even work or work well** HP Laserjet 36A (black) HP Laserjet 96A (black) HP Laserjet 49X (black) HP Laserjet 78A (black) HP Laserjet 12A (black) OKI B2200/B240 (p/n 43650301) (image drum with toner cartridge, black) Tera Talaska Manager Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie St. Rogers City, MI 49779 989-734-2477 ext. 223

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Closes Sunday-Feb. 21! Library Director position open-New Milford Public Library (CT)
by Jobeth Bradbury 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

LIBRARY DIRECTOR-NEW MILFORD, CT The Board of Trustees of the New Milford Public Library<https://www.newmilfordlibrary.org/> seeks its next Director-a leader who will enjoy and embrace the newly renovated Library (opening 2022), create and implement a new strategic plan, and work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Staff, the Town of New Milford, and elected officials. The successful candidate will continue to grow and expand new services and programs for its 26,000+ residents in a world that continues to change. Working collaboratively with a nine Board-member of Trustees, a committed staff (15.5FTE), and a $1 million annual operating budget, the Library's key opportunities include promoting library services throughout the New Milford community; creating a vision tied to strategic initiatives; and developing and implementing new outcomes-based services and programs exceeding community expectations. Working with the Board, staff, and Town officials as the Library's new leader is a vital component of the position. Our Community. New Milford<http://www.newmilford.org/?mobile_redirect=false>, located in picturesque Litchfield County in the Housatonic Valley, is the ideal community. Ninety miles from Manhattan, New Milford has an unsurpassed quality of life with its New England small-town friendliness and charm. New Milford residents enjoy boating, the August Jazz on the Green series, the historic Downtown, and an active Farmer's Market. It has highly rated schools and families rest, recharge, and reinvigorate with caring neighbors. New residents find a variety of housing choices ranging from family-friendly suburban neighborhoods to converted historic buildings to active adult communities. For more information on the Library and New Milford, visit New Milford Links<https://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and overseeing all activities and operations of the library. This position reports to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Board, the Library staff, community partners, and Town officials to ensure that the Library is serving the community through innovative programs and services. The Director is the "face" of the Library to the New Milford community and must maintain a positive attitude, an innovative mindset and open communication with all stakeholders. See the Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordjobdesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five (5) years of professional experience with demonstrated managerial expertise. Public library experience is preferred. Essential traits include, but are not limited to, strong emotional intelligence skills; excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; ability to build relationships with key stakeholders; sound fiscal management; strong public speaking skills; and knowledge and support of library "best practices" and emerging technologies. Previous success working with a governing Board in a municipal unionized environment is highly desirable. Compensation. The hiring range is $95,000 - $110,000 with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of February 21, 2021. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gossag…> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.r2…> to get the latest updates!

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Virtual Event w/ SLJ's 2020 Librarian of the Year
by Geiken, Laura 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Hello! The Dearborn Public Library in partnership with the Arab American National Museum is hosting a virtual conversation about representation, race, and identity this Saturday, February 20th at 2:00pm with Malaka Gharib and Cecily Lewis. Gharib is an NPR editor and the author of the 2020 Arab American Book Award-winning graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream. Lewis is the founder of the Read Woke Challenge, and also School Library Journal's 2020 School Librarian of the Year. This event is part of the Dearborn Public Library's Read Woke Challenge. To learn more about our Challenge, visit: https://dearbornlibrary.org/wordpress/read-woke/ Everyone is welcome to attend! It will be over Zoom, but we are also live streaming it through our Facebook page and the Museum's as well. To register for this free event, visit: https://arabamericanmuseum.org/event/read-woke-with-cicely-lewis-malaka-gha… This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Thank you for your time and stay safe, Laura Geiken Teen Librarian Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org<http://dearbornlibrary.org/>

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Top PCI webinar courses according to Michigan library staff
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Are you curious about what your colleagues are watching in the recorded PCI webinar collection of 200+ professional continuing education opportunities? Here are the Top 5 most popular PCI webinar recordings among Michigan library staff: * Readers' Advisory in a Post COVID World<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/23025> (December 2020) * De-Escalating Difficult COVID-19 Customer Behaviors<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/17793> (July 2020) * Activity Stations for Storytime<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/10757> (September 2018) * Creating Boundaries with Patrons<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/11659> (February 2019) * 21 Things To Do For Yourself in 2021<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/23333> (December 2020) All materials conveniently found in the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills>. Brought to you in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. 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:image002.png@01D70432.6B78E540]

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Fwd: PLA Public Library Association Digest for Tuesday February 16, 2021
by Steven K. Bowers 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

May be of interest. -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) 1. [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__connect.ala.org_pla_co… | Applications are being accepted for 2021 Talk Story Grants! ] [ mailto:ALA_plapubliclibraryassociation_92b6ec44-cc73-4601-8dbc-72d8ffa3f69e@ConnectedCommunity.org?subject=Re:%20Applications%20are%20being%20accepted%20for%202021%20Talk%20Story%20Grants! | Email a reply to the discussion ] [ mailto:abartko1@kent.edu?subject=Re:%20Applications%20are%20being%20accepted%20for%202021%20Talk%20Story%20Grants! | Send a private message via email ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__connect.ala.org_networ… ] Feb 16, 2021 9:30 AM [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__connect.ala.org_networ… | Amy Breslin ] 2021 TALK STORY GRANT AVAILABLE Applications being accepted for American Indian, Asian, and Pacific Islander programs Are you interested in introducing a program that celebrates American Indian, Asian, or Pacific Islander cultures in your library or community organization? The American Indian Library Association (AILA) and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) are now accepting applications for the ' Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture ' grant. [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__talkstorytogether.org_&… | Talk Story ] is a literacy program that caters to American Indian, Asian, and Pacific Islander families, celebrating their stories through books, storytelling, and art. Once again, AILA and APALA have partnered on this grant program to allocate funding to libraries and community organizations to help them implement Talk Story programs. The 2021 Talk Story Grant is funded through the generous support of Toyota California Community Foundation. Two grant winners for each organization will receive $750 to fund a program that meets the criteria of the grant. Planned programs can be in person or virtual. "Cultural sharing is a valued custom in Asian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian cultures," said Amy Breslin, Co-Chair of the Talk Story grant. "This grant allows the opportunity for celebrating our history and traditions and building partnerships in our communities." Past grant winners have included language programs, early childhood literacy, youth identity development, and a variety of arts programming including dance, music, and writing. "There is a lot of room for creativity in this grant," said Angela Thornton, Co-Chair of the Talk Story program. "We want people to explore partnerships in their communities and see what they can create." Applications are due by April 1, 2021. Eligibility details and past winners can be found at [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talkstorytogether.o… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talkstorytogether.o… | www.talkstorytogether.org/grants ] . For more information, please contact: Amy Breslin, APALA Co-Chair: [ mailto:familylit@apalaweb.org | familylit(a)apalaweb.org ] Angela Thornton, AILA Co-Chair: [ mailto:AILA.TalkStory@gmail.com | AILA.TalkStory(a)gmail.com ] ### ------------------------------ Amy Breslin Branch Services Assistant Cuyahoga County Public Library She/Her/Hers ------------------------------

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