February 2021 - Michlib-l

FM Transmitters
by Oscoda County Library 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

Good afternoon: Hopefully it is sunny where you are located. I am looking to purchase a FM transmitter for the library and am looking for suggestions for brands that you are using and really love and why you love it. Thanks, Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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Performance Reviews
by Linda Austin 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

Our library is looking at updating our performance evaluations. We would be interested in seeing what tools other libraries use for evaluating staff. I would be willing to compile the information I get and share with everyone. Linda Austin Managing Librarian Auburn Area Branch Library (989) 662-2381 ext 207 (Mon, Wed, & Fri.) Managing Librarian Pinconning Branch Library (989) 879-3283 ext 207 (Tues & Thurs)

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Exit Interview Results
by Jessica Wilhoite 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

Hi all, About a week or so ago I asked for exit interview templates. Attached are the ones that I received and the one I created based on those received. Thanks everyone! -- Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Baker & Taylor Response Concerning Shipping Delays
by Jim Flury 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

All, Please see below from Mike Gooding at Baker & Taylor, subject, B&T response to shipping delays. If you have ever worked with Mike he will tell you his style is "straight up, tell it like it is." I believe you will agree with his self-assessment when you read the below: Jim --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The warehouse was projected to be caught up by now, but we are still not there. It is Covid related. Books with no processing go out the door within a day. Processing is delayed and I intercede where I can. I have heard both good and bad about all of the suppliers. I can only tell you that we are getting closer, but I quit promising since I have always been wrong so far mike Michael Gooding [ mailto:michael.gooding@baker-taylor.com | michael.gooding(a)baker-taylor.com ] voicemail 800-775-7930 x 1070 cell 704-906-6322 Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Brodart Response To Shipping Delays Question
by Jim Flury 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

All, Please see below reply from Kim Blazek at Brodart in response to my email to Kim Langenderfer, subject, shipping delays. I will share the B&T and Ingram responses when received. Jim ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jim, Brodart is currently shipping on our normal production schedules (first in, first out) as of the beginning of February. Throughout all of COVID we have had our sales teams engaged with our library partners to ensure they were receiving deliveries according their specific instructions due to so many library closures. Until February our production facility was using a method we called forced pick which allowed Brodart to hold orders for those libraries that were not receiving materials. We are running on time deliveries and have been seeing things with publishers get back to normal as well. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all. I am excited to introduce you to Kim Langenderfer, who is our new Library Services Coordinator in the state of Michigan. Stay healthy – Kind Regards, Kim Kim Blazek Regional Sales Manager Brodart Co. P: [ callto:800.233.8467 | 800.233.8467 ] , ext. 6736 Office Phone: [ callto:570-326-2461 | 570-326-2461 ] x 6736 Cell: [ callto:570-772-2523 | 570-772-2523 ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.brodart.com_&d=DwMF… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.brodart.com&d=DwQFA… | www.brodart.com ] Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

Collaborative Summer Library Program Updates Coming April 1: "Tails and Tales, Part 2", a supplemental collection of worksheets and resources to support your library mitigate the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. The 2021 Incentive Catalog is live Click here to view! https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/ Note: All orders placed in 2020 have shipped. If you placed your order in 2020 and it has not yet arrived, please contact customer service at custserv(a)cslpreads.org New: 2021 Tails & Tales themed StickTogethers available for preorder. Click here to view: https://letsticktogether.com/collections/cslp-tails-tales. ALSC We know that many ALSC members are experiencing furlough, personal job loss, household job loss, income loss,and many other forms of financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has disproportionately affected people who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color). Friends of ALSC will fund 50 ALA and ALSC membership renewals<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> to BIPOC members who find themselves in this position and have been active ALA/ALSC members in the last year. In funding these memberships, ALSC's goal is to honor BIPOC members' commitment and to increase retention of a diverse membership while reducing barriers to participation. The ALSC Membership Committee will be reviewing applications. To apply, please submit this application<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.…> by March 30th, 2021. Finally, if you have the means to do so, Friends of ALSC are currently accepting donations toward this program. Find out more about Friends of ALSC and how to donate here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>. YALSA YALSA currently seeks program proposals for its 2021 Young Adult Services Symposium<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium>. The theme of the symposium is "Biggest Little Safe Spaces: Serving Teens During Times of Adversity." It will follow a hybrid virtual/in-person format and will be held from November 5-7, 2021 in Reno, NV. The past year has presented teens and the libraries that serve them with numerous challenges that will continue to affect them in 2021 and beyond. What does the future hold for today's teens? Where do we as librarians go from here? What's next for our libraries? Join YALSA, librarians, and YA authors as we discuss strategies for serving teens during difficult times and continue to develop programs that ensure our biggest little safe spaces thrive for years to come. YALSA is seeking program proposals that address the following questions: * How do staff provide inclusive programming and diverse collections? How do we ensure representation and equity of access to materials and information? e.g. book and program challenges, the library as a "neutral" space. How can literature assist us? * How does staff provide outreach to teens in their community? How do you meet teens where they are? * How do we create more inclusive and "safe(r)" spaces? How do we empower teens to find their voice and speak out about issues important to them? e.g. gun violence, global warming, #metoo, institutional racism, LGBTQ rights. * How are staff affected by adversity on the job? How do we address this and other experiences like compassion, fatigue, and burnout? e.g. self-care Interested parties are invited to propose 60-minute programs centering on the theme via the online form<https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/p4Jn05aEft7e5Vb22605zj> on the symposium site by April 1. Applicants will be notified of their proposals' status the week of May 1. YALSA is currently seeking individuals for the following volunteer opportunities: * YALSA Board Fellow<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>: Gain leadership skills and learn about association governance as a non-voting member of the board. Term: one year. * YALSA Liaison to ALA Groups<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>: Strengthen ties between YALSA and ALA by sharing information between groups at ALA conferences, representing YALSA's interests to ALA, and seeking opportunities for collaboration. Term: one year. Both volunteer opportunities require attendance at ALA conferences. Stipends to offset registration and other expenses are available. Learn more and apply via the respective links above by March 1. USBBY The USBBY Committee for the IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award is soliciting names of programs to be considered for USBBY's nomination for the 2022 IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award. The Award is given biennially to a group or institution, which by their outstanding activities are judged by an international Jury to be making a lasting contribution to book promotion programs for children and young people. The prize-winning organization will receive a diploma and a sum of $10,000, which is generously given by the Asahi Shimbun Newspaper Company of Japan. Each National Section of IBBY is invited to nominate 1 or 2 programs for the Award. If you know of a program worthy of consideration for this prestigious Award, or if you would like further information, please email:Dr. Elizabeth Poe, Chair of the USBBY IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award Committee, at eapoe1(a)gmail.com<mailto:eapoe1@gmail.com>. Along with the name of the organization, please include its website, a brief justification for the program's worthiness for consideration, and your contact information. Due date for all program suggestions is April 1, 2021. Young Adult Wellbeing Webinar & Resources *Canzano: Death of Lakeridge High (OR) football player hits hard<https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/john_canzano/2021/02/canzano-death-of-lak…> - The Oregonian, 2.25.21 *Please note that this is a tough read about a teen suicide, but so important I wanted to share, as many of our teens are so very isolated right now. Help is available, 24/7 at: 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or Help Someone Else<https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-someone-else/>. Mindful with Headspace is just for Michiganders: https://www.headspace.com/mi. Finally, register for the upcoming PCI Webinar brought to you from the Library of Michigan/IMLS: Creating a Culture of Caring: Practical Approaches to Support Young Adult Wellbeing & Mental Health<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> 3/24/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET Additional Upcoming LM Webinars Helping Children Build a Bigger Vocabulary<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> March 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Intentional and diverse language experiences are the key to helping children build a bigger vocabulary and establish reading readiness. Storytelling and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss will use the five practices of early literacy featured in Ready to Read Michigan to present activities designed to intentionally provide young patrons with a plethora of interactive vocabulary building opportunities. Handouts provided. The Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> April 20, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when they get home. Collaborate with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 04/29/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Two-Hour Remote Interactive Presentation with Pam Victor, President, Happier Valley Comedy. We ask you attend live! Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone this secret: In this remote interactive presentation, professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can use these trade secrets for building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. You'll receive fun, hands-on experience with why we overuse "no" to restrict progress, and how we can get to a "yes" mindset in order to move forward together with more positivity and creativity. Through humorous stories and impactful exercises, you learn how to use improv superpowers to improve brainstorming, flexibility with change, team empowerment, and creative problem solving. Participants also receive links to instructional demonstrations of improv games to play online or in-person with young patrons, families, and friends. Register with your co-workers! These projects are made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. In the News... In light of growing concerns about COVID-19 learning loss, researchers at MSU and the University of Michigan have developed two project-based learning studies designed to improve student engagement. One effort is on Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning and is targeted at third graders, and the other is on the Project-Approach to Literacy and Civic Engagement and is targeted at second graders: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2021/remedy-covid-learning-loss. Michigan students to take standardized tests, but which one is unclear<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bridg…> (Bridge Michigan<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bridge…>, 2/24/2021) Here's what we do and don't know about standardized tests in Michigan schools this year, Michigan Radio<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> - 2.25.21 Next MiYouth call is Wednesday, March 10th at 1:00pm and we'll be discussing Summer Reading! Wishing you a peaceful weekend, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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CSLP Newsletter: February 2021
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '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…] The 2021 Incentive Catalog is live Click here to view! https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Note: All orders placed in 2020 have shipped. If you placed your order in 2020 and it has not yet arrived, please contact customer service at custserv(a)cslpreads.org Coming April 1: "Tails and Tales, Part 2", a supplemental collection of worksheets and resources to support your library mitigate the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. 2021 Tails & Tales themed StickTogethers available for preorder. Click here to view! https://letsticktogether.com/collections/cslp-tails-tales<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fletstickt…> [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/68777689-f2b4-41…] 2020 Summer Reading for Children by Jackie Peters, Children's Programming Coordinator Charleston County Public Library Summer Reading 2020 was one that will go down in the history books! The plans for CCPL's Summer Reading Program were well in place by March 2020, so when staff had to reimagine what the programs they had planned as in-person events and now had to be switched to virtual, they did not disappoint! The Children's Services staff created a plethora of fun and educational virtual programs tied to the theme, "Imagine Your Story." Some of these events included a virtual Hogwarts Camp series where kids could learn how to make their wand, attend potions class, and make Honeydukes treats. Another fun book-themed virtual series was Merlin Missions in which a different Magic Tree House title was featured and an activity or craft that tied-in with the book was explained at the end. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/af344e94-40fe-40…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/32441f81-0fcd-4e…] We also had fun DIY craft virtual programs like making your own mermaid puppet theater or creating your own unicorn horn. For those who love cooking, we offered a virtual Fairy Tale Foods program. Some of the recipes that were made included Three Little Pigs in a Blanket, Snow White's Easy Baked Apple, Three Bears Overnight Oatmeal, and Goldilocks Smoothie. Of course, we had a ton of fun virtual storytimes by staff and we even had special virtual guest storytimes by Children's book author, Melinda Long, who read her book, "How I Became a Pirate" and a Gullah Geechee storytime with Children's book author, Kyndra Joi reading her book "Who Dem Gullah... Ask Princess Anyika!". [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/6b4f77af-11df-46…] We also added more physical prizes to our Summer Reading Program for kids. We were able to provide a cool Summer Reading t-shirt to participants who reached the 30 hours of reading. The story of how we used the Turning Leaf Project as our t-shirt print shop is very heartwarming! Overall, Summer Reading was a success! 2020 Summer Reading for Teens by Darcy Coover, Young Adult Programming Coordinator Charleston County Public Library While the cancellation of in-person programs was a blow for the Teen Summer Reading Program, this did provide some opportunities for us. Funds earmarked for summer reading still needed to be spent after our performer and workshop were canceled, so we were able to expand the incentives we offered this age group. Teens participating in summer reading at CCPL last year received a number of new prizes, which we're happy to say contributed to a dramatic increase in the percentage of teen participants who completed the program -- no mean feat, as we had also increased the number of points necessary to complete this year! We're confident that we'll be able to maintain these incentives for teens in 2021, so hope to see even higher completion rates. Shifting our programming to virtual also opened up new possibilities -- our Girls on the Beat journalism camp traditionally features local professionals, but this year we were able to book journalists from all over the region who otherwise would not have been able to make the trip to Charleston to speak in person. Summer Reading for Adults by Karli Gallagher, Adult Programming Coordinator Charleston County Public Library Summer 2019 was the first year we emphasized online logging for adults and we saw growth in participation in 2020. Adults did more reading and logging online. This was also the first year we had physical prizes for adults, which garnered tons of compliments and drove participation up. Patrons could pick up their prizes at curbside appointments, once branches began offering this service. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/fb28608d-0824-4b…] Additionally, we offered a multitude of virtual programs for adults. A virtual summer reading program allowed us to offer more programs to adults than ever before. We were not constrained by location or scheduling, as we often are when doing indoor programming. Presenters and partners were able to record content that we could post when our virtual schedule allowed. Additionally, there was an increase in staff collaboration at various branches and participation in creating programming once our library website and social media turned into a virtual branch! What is your library planning to do for 2021? 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 2021 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. Spreading a Little Kindness by Rhonda Frevert, Burlington (Iowa) Public Library Inspired by a youth program at the nearby Keokuk Public Library, a staff team at the Burlington Public Library developed a plan for an all-ages Kindness Club set to start in March 2020. The pandemic forced a decision just days ahead of the kickoff event. Opting not to cancel, they quickly adapted and went virtual by creating a Facebook group for participants. Using videos and informational posts, the staff introduces a new kindness topic each month. They also promote the club through bookmarks and the library's newsletter. To encourage connection, the club started with letter writing and then constructed and delivered hundreds of May baskets to local seniors. Other projects included learning about pollinators and distributing seeds to support them, collecting supplies for area schools, spotlighting the importance of supporting local businesses, and painting an outdoor obstacle course on the riverfront for families to enjoy. A winter project focused on backyard birds with kits including identification guides and supplies to make simple homemade bird feeders. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/1a6d0ff5-c58d-4a…] The library has a longstanding tradition of collecting food in November as part of Burlington's Community Thanksgiving Dinner. When the dinner was canceled, the Kindness Club partnered with Miss Great River to collect canned goods to distribute to local food pantries, created a display on food insecurity, and made handouts about area food pantries. They also collected warm outerwear to distribute locally. This month the club celebrated Black History Month by sharing stories of local Black history, developing a book display, and distributing hands-on activity kits for families to learn about Black historical figures. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/6e52733e-4463-4e…] All of the club's projects use items already on hand or low-cost materials with support from the Friends group. One of the May basket recipients even made a donation to support the club's efforts. Starting the Kindness Club in the midst of a pandemic and remaining active over the past year speaks to the creativity and dedication of our staff. It has been a valuable cross-departmental team experience, an overall bright spot in a tough time, and a nice connection with our community. We look forward to having that first in-person club meeting someday. Until then, we continue to look for ways to spread a little kindness. SRP Incentives in a Pandemic by Aimee Adams, Events Coordinator, Medina County District Library When COVID got us down, library staff got inventive. In 2020, the CSLP Stats Committee conducted a survey regarding incentives. 60% of respondents had purchased CSLP incentives in preparation for 2020 SRP. Normally, most libraries would dump the toy incentives into a "treasure chest" and let the kiddos rifle through to find their prize. With COVID, we realized, "EGADS! We can't let them sift through the beloved treasure chest! How can we still hand out these fun rewards to our budding readers?" I asked public library staff around Ohio for their methods of handing out prizes and was surprised at the creativity implemented. Many libraries such as Avon Lake and Kaubisch Memorial Library offered "grab & go" bags as part of their curbside service. Other libraries provided trays displaying the prizes as part of their curbside offerings. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/3a31469c-0819-40…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/d173c190-bf61-43…] Staff at the Medina County District Library used an enclosed display case so children could peruse the prize offerings before heading to the desk to announce their selection-the prize was placed in a VERY long-handled bug net and extended the selection to the recipient. Archbold Public Library staff used a large poster with Velcro and a laminator to put up images of their incentives. When they were out of a prize for that day, they could take it down only to replace it the next day. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/2fdd7536-506c-4f…] As we prepare for the 2021 Summer Reading season, we may see a light is flickering at the end of the tunnel. However, we are still far from the finish line. Hopefully, your library can implement a few of these ideas to pass out your incentives this summer. I continue to sit in awe of your ingenuity and your dedication to providing a sense of normalcy and excitement during this bleak time. If you haven't already, join CSLP's Official Summer Library Programming Group - 2021 Tails & Tales on Facebook - for more ideas. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/0a0f72db-c81b-48…] What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2021: Theme/Animals; Slogan/"Tails and Tales" Artist/Salina Yoon 2022: Theme/Oceanography; Slogan/"Oceans of Possibility" Artist/Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme/Kindness and Friendship; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison 2024: Theme/Adventure; Slogan/TBD; Artist/Juana Martinez-Neal 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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Book/Audiobook Shipping Delays
by Jim Flury 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

All, Related to Michlib-l posts from libraries concerning book/audiobook shipping delays I have contacted our Michigan sales/vendor reps Eric Shotwell @ Ingram Kim Langenderfer @ Brodart Mike Gooding @ Baker and Taylor and asked each of them to provide me with a statement concerning how their respective companies are handling said shipping delays. I will share their responses on Michlib-l. Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Program Recommendation: Larry Martin's WWII In Their Own Words
by Jennifer Noble 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

Hello all, I just wanted to join the crowds of people who recommend Larry Martin as a presenter! We recently hosted his WWII In Their Own Words program over Zoom and had some of the best program attendance I've ever recorded, both virtual and in-person. Larry's presentation on Amy Bakker, a woman who lived under Japanese occupation in Java, was incredibly informative and entertaining. Larry himself is always open to questions about both the actual presentation and WWII in general, which is a bonus for library staff and patrons alike. I'm happy to answer any other questions about the program off-list. Happy Friday! Jen -- Jennifer Noble (she/her/hers) Adult & Teen Services Librarian Adrian District Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 jnoble(a)adrian.lib.mi.us (517) 265-2265

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Recall: FOML Merit Award for 2020 - deadline to apply is March 31
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

White, Shannon (MDE) would like to recall the message, "FOML Merit Award for 2020 - deadline to apply is March 31".

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