February 2021 - Michlib-l

MCLS offers Foundations of Digital Literacy virtual workshop
by Pam Seabolt 02 Feb '21

02 Feb '21

**Apologies for cross-posting** Registration is open for virtual training offered by MCLS for library staff on foundational digital literacy topics. This two-day virtual workshop will be offered twice in March. Class sizes are kept small to allow for personal attention and interactive activities. The Foundations of Digital Literacy workshop is designed to help library staff gain confidence in everyday interactions with technology and is intended for participants who would like a basic introduction to digital literacy topics. Knowledge and skills taught and practiced during the workshop will include a basic understanding of hardware including internal and external components of various devices, how various types of networks function, the composition of webpages and websites, various browsers and their functionality, search engines and tips to perform an effective web search, how to evaluate search results, and information on digital privacy and cybersecurity. As this workshop will be presented virtually through Zoom, participants will need to have a basic knowledge of how to log in and participate in a Zoom meeting. This is intended to be an interactive course that involves discussion and hands-on practice. To successfully complete the workshop participants must have a microphone enabled, and if possible, a camera. The workshops are two days from 10am – 12:30pm Eastern (9am – 11:30am Central), and will be offered on March 18-19 and March 30-31. To register or for more information, visit the MCLS store<https://store.mcls.org/>, or click the dates below: March 18-19 <https://store.mcls.org/index.php/foundations-of-digital-literacy-638.html>March 30-31<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/foundations-of-digital-literacy-640.html> For any questions, please contact Pam Seabolt at seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org>. ****************************** 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_775353451]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_445308906] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1243715418] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Mel dvd/cd boxes
by Andrea Mucha 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

If any has a few DVD and/or CD boxes to share for MelCat, it would be greatly appreciated. I am out of DVD boxes and only have three CD boxes left. Thank you for considering it! zv344D Andrea Mucha Library Technician Warren Public Library Dorothy M Busch Branch 23333 Ryan Road Warren MI 48091 (586) 353-0580 (586) 756-4292 Fax http://www.warrenlibrary.net/

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Rivers Report
by Mimi Herrington 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

Would any library be interested in having our copy of the following report: Title: Saginaw and Pine Rivers In-Place Pollutants Mitigation Feasibility Study Final Report Date: December 1983 Author: East Central Michigan Planning and Development Region, Saginaw-U.S. EPA Mimi Herrington, Director Bad Axe Area District Library 200 S. Hanselman Street Bad Axe, MI 48413 989.269.8538 (Phone) 989.269.2411 (Fax) www.badaxelibrary.org<http://www.badaxelibrary.org>

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Abe Lincoln, Story-teller
by Lindsey Sanford 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

Hello, all. The Lenawee District Library would like to invite you and your patrons to join us on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. as we present Abe Lincoln, Story-teller! Kevin Wood, an Abe impersonator, will be sharing our countries history with us as Honest Abe, via some of his favorite stories and jokes. The program will be on Zoom and is free for all. Please feel free to share the Facebook event with your patrons. https://business.facebook.com/events/741307746506065/ __________________________________________________ Lindsey Sanford lindsey.sanford(a)monroe.lib.mi.us Lenawee District Library Accounts / Adult Services Librarian 4459 W US 223, Adrian 517-263-1011

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Upcoming MI PR Group Meeting - Tuesday, Feb 16 at 10am - Canva
by Kelly Rembert 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

Hi, Mark your calendars for the next MI PR Group Meeting. Mary Ruthko from the Bay County Library System will lead a learning session about Canva. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 10am on Zoom Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content. The app already includes templates for users to use. The platform is free to use and offers paid subscriptions like Canva Pro and Canva for Enterprise for additional functionality. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes, and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/99855823621?pwd=d2wrZC8xTHpKcGNvVmovQmFZT0N… ( https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/99855823621?pwd=d2wrZC8xTHpKcGNvVmovQmFZT0N…) Password: 574379 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3649 ( tel:2154463649) USA 8885578511 ( tel:8885578511) (US Toll Free) Conference code: 865869 Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Funding from LM for Professional Development Available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

As we move into the new year with events being virtual, please keep in mind that the Library of Michigan Continuing Education stipends can be used for virtual events. For virtual conferences or workshops, LM will reimburse the actual cost of registration for accepted applicants up to $500. With this funding opportunity consider attending an event virtually if you can. During these hectic times, it can help to learn from our colleagues about how they are handling the issues and needs of their communities. Finally, to allow for more flexibility for library staff, LM is temporarily reviewing applications monthly rather than quarterly. We will review applications from the previous month the first week of the next month. Applications must be for events that are AFTER the review date (last day of the month). Please read through the criteria at the link provided here to find answers to your questions first then apply at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-359559-…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>. Contact us with further questions you may have about the funding program. Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…>

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Recall: Funding from LM for Professional Development Available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

White, Shannon (MDE) would like to recall the message, "Funding from LM for Professional Development Available".

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New Documents for January 2021
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

Good afternoon. A list of mew documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for January: - Michigan Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate. - Songbird monitoring in the Great Lakes Network parks: 2014–2018. - How much for a song: the antitrust decrees that govern the market for music. - Pocket Guide to Transportation 2021. - Rural Hospital Closures: Affected Residents Had Reduced Access to Health Care Services - Michigan Human Trafficking Commission: 2020 Report to the Governor and the Legislature. - Multidimensional deprivation in the United States, 2017. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/143139498/January%202021%20New%20Documen… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Opinions on meeting room amenities
by Jennifer Roth 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

We are looking to renovate part of our library and create 6-8 meeting rooms and would like some advice: a) What features do you wish your meeting rooms had? Something like: i. Soundproofing ii. Whiteboards iii. Projectors in each room iv. Better lighting v. Better WiFI vi. More Windows vii. More outlets viii. More charging stations ix. Better sound system b) Conversely, what do you think you could have done without? Thanks for the input, Jennifer Roth pronouns: she/her Interim Director Westland Public Library (734) 326-6123 ext 2825

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Retirement from SSLDL announced
by Donna Olson 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

Hello All, I am back with bittersweet news, as of Monday February 1, 2021, I am officially retired from SSLDL They have a great leadership team in place until they find a replacement. Continue to contact Assistant DDirector, Kathy Hutchinson, Kathy Mrucci, (Leadership Team) or Luke Ervin 9leaderhip Team) for library business. If you need me, my personal email is donnagunterolson(a)gmail.com. and my cell is 734-645-6494. Thank you all, it's been a pleasure working with you all. Donna

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