February 2021 - Michlib-l

MCLS offers Foundations of Digital Literacy virtual workshop
by Pam Seabolt 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

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_1370931855]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_18342211] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1396210405] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Connecting Michigan Taskforce Virtual Listening Tour
by White, Shannon (MDE) 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

The Library of Michigan is a member of the Connecting Michigan Taskforce and hopes that libraries of all types across the state will take part in learning more about how to support improved broadband opportunities in their own communities. This listening tour is a good time to bring together other stakeholders in your community with similar interests in broadband. Feel free to send along the information to others and encourage them to join as well. We hope as anchor institutions in your community this will also be a good time for you to hear about what efforts are underway and also allow you to provide feedback to this taskforce. Connecting Michigan Taskforce Virtual Listening Tour You are cordially invited to attend the Connecting Michigan Taskforce Virtual Listening Tour. Broadband is a critical topic for improving the quality of life for all Michiganders. Join the Connecting Michigan Taskforce for a virtual listening and learning tour to discuss broadband and technology in the state. Local and regional stakeholders are invited to participate in order to learn more about the taskforce, hear about federal and state broadband efforts, and provide your insights and feedback to the taskforce on broadband issues and solutions in your community. * Learn more about the Connecting Michigan Taskforce * Hear about recent federal and state broadband efforts * Provide your insights and feedback to CMIT on broadband issues and solutions in your community Each session will be 45 minutes and will include an open Q&A portion with a focus on finding solutions for broadband challenges and identifying issues in Michigan's broadband ecosystem. Register for one of the twelve available listening sessions here: https://connectednation.org/michigan/connecting-michigan-taskforce-virtual-…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnected…> Scroll down on this web page to see a map and all of the available dates for the various regions and meetings. * Tues, Feb. 23, 11AM Region 10: Detroit Metro Region * Tues, Feb. 23, 1PM Region 9: Southeast Region * Wed, Feb. 24, 11AM Region 8: Southwest Region * Wed, Feb. 24, 1PM Region 7: South Central Region * Thurs, Feb. 25, 11AM Region 6: East Region * Thurs, Feb. 25, 1PM Region 5: East Central Region * Fri, Feb. 26, 11AM Region 4: West Region * Tues, Mar. 2, 11AM Region 4: West Region * Tues, Mar. 2, 1PM Region 3: Northeast Region * Wed, Mar. 3, 11AM Region 1: Upper Peninsula Region * Wed, Mar. 3, 1PM Region 2: Northwest Region * Thurs, Mar. 4, 11AM Region 1: Upper Peninsula Region 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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Clarke Historical Library Event: International Children's Books (Feb. 25)
by Whitledge, Bryan R 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

On Thursday, February 25, at 7:00 pm, the Clarke Historical Library will host a virtual version of our annual event celebrating children's books from around the world. The Clarke holds over 1,500 children's books in languages other than English. Each year, we celebrate language diversity by inviting members of the CMU community to come into the library, both to read and to listen to these stories in the language in which they are written. This year, we are going virtual. We have created recordings of about 30 volunteers reading in Japanese, Turkish, German, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Bengali, and more. For a sample of what you can see, check out the Clarke's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Clarke_Library/status/1362768116632068101. For this event, we will play segments of the recordings, and we have invited a Central Michigan University world languages professor to talk about the value of these books in showing how these beautifully illustrated, fanciful stories are found across the globe. All of the videos will be hosted on a Central Michigan University webpage, which will be announced on Thursday during the program. We will forward that link to this list when it is available. This presentation is free and open to the public. The event will be broadcast via Central Michigan University's videoconferencing tool, Webex, and it will be recorded to enjoy at a later time. Registration is required for the event and the shortened link to register is: https://is.gd/CMUBooksAroundTheWorld Feel free to share this information far and wide! The Clarke is happy to answer any questions that anyone may have-please contact Bryan Whitledge (whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>). Have a great day, Bryan Whitledge Archivist for University Digital Records Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-2159 whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>

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PCI March webinars :: Free to the Michigan library community
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. Here is the March schedule: * Grant Writing 101 - Lessons Learned from a First Time Grant Recipient with June Power<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 03/03/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET * Leading During a Crisis Part 1 What is Crisis Communication and Crisis Leadership? w/Chris Woltjer<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 03/10/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET * Leadership in Libraries: Observations from the Director's Seat with Douglas Crane<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 03/17/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET * Creating a Culture of Caring: Practical Approaches to Support Young Adult Wellbeing & Mental Health<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 3/24/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET * Leading During a Crisis Part 2 How to Develop a Crisis Strategy with Gavin Woltjer<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> 03/31/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET PCI Webinars are recorded and available to members of the Michigan library community in the Library of Michigan's Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> about a week after they air. New webinars will be in the New category for several weeks. You do not need to register for a webinar in order to view it later in the Staff Skills Academy. Are you interested in the full suite of continuing education provided through the Library of Michigan? Visit the LM CE webpage<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2F…> for all of our training opportunities, including WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nichea…>. #IMLSGrant :: Brought to you in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan, MDE 517-335-1498

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Michigan tax forms?
by bellairelibrary＠torchlake.com 21 Feb '21

21 Feb '21

Has everyone received Michigan Income Tax booklets? We did get the Home heating Credit booklet, but not the actual 1040 forms. Wondering if they are behind, or something got missed. Not getting a response form the Tax Department....-- Cindi L. Place, MLIS Director, Bellaire Public Library bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com 231-533-8814

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Invitation to Attend Virtual Genealogy Presentation on Saturday, February 27
by Hope Siasoco 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

Note: Please excuse this email duplication as it has been sent to multiple lists. Dear Library Colleagues, You, your community, and family are cordially invited to attend a Virtual Genealogy Presentation on *Saturday, February 27 at 2pm*. *Finding Your Ancestors in Historical Newspapers* Newspapers are the diary of a community, and are a not-to-be-missed resource when looking for details of your family history. Learn how to find old newspapers both online and in libraries, and how to search online newspaper databases most effectively. Registration for this presentation is open until the start of the presentation. Handouts will be emailed to registered attendees. This presentation will be recorded and a link will be available for all who registered in advance for up to two weeks after the presentation. If interested, please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-iqrjkjGN1qdtbB1YyPJarIh2bo_1… We hope very much to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ---- Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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PSA: Mindfulness
by Kelly Haug 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

Good morning, Just wanted to send you some information on our upcoming event at the Library-via Zoom What is Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction-Zoom March 2, 2021 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm Today, more than ever, we are dealing with high levels of stress in our society, which numerous studies have shown has resulted in significant mental health issues. Registration is required for this event via Zoom: LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/what-is-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-…> Thank you, -- Kelly Haug Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library

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PSA: TAHS Reelecting Lincoln
by Kelly Haug 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

Good morning, Just wanted to send you some information on our upcoming event at the Library-via Zoom Traverse Area Historical Society presents: Reelecting Lincoln-The 1864 Presidential Election that Saved the Union-(Zoom_ February 27, 2021 from 2:00pm-4:00pm Brian McCall the TAHS Board Vice President and Interlochen Arts Academy history instruction will present "Reelecting LIncoln"-The 1864 Presidential election that saved the Union". Registration is required for this event via Zoom: LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/traverse-area-historical-society-presents-reelec…> Thank you, -- Kelly Haug Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library

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PSA Holly Township Library presents...all are welcome
by Tina Russette 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Holly Township Library presents George Washington & His Leadership Skills on Saturday, 2/20/21 at Noon. Zoom presentation open to everyone; please share with your staff and patrons. [image: image.png] Zoom link for George Washington: https://zoom.us/j/98801102127?pwd=L2g5cWlxOEtpelVGY3JMNkZkcC8yQT09 Holly Township Library celebrates Black History Month on Saturday, 2/27/21 at 11 am. Zoom presentation open to everyone; please share with your staff and patrons. [image: image.png] Zoom link for Rosa Parks: https://zoom.us/j/93994463645?pwd=QjQzUnd3Q3Rqd2lBblJHZDA5OVpaUT09 Registration is available via the Holly Township Library at https://form.123formbuilder.com/2415744?wwwNgRedir Thanks for sharing. -- Tina Marie Russette Adult/Teen Services Manager Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754

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Sharing an idea. Affordable After Hours Pickup Lockers
by Andrea Estelle 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Happy Friday All, I have an idea for an affordable way to do After Hours Pickup Lockers. I wanted to make sure this idea was working out before I shared it, and so far so good! We are about six weeks in and it has been going just fine. We have gotten some great feedback! They get used several times a week. I wanted to add After Hours Pickup Lockers but we did not have a budget to spend thousands on a solution for this. So we got creative. We are a Class 4 library in a mid-size residential plus some rural area and we used to have about 6000-7000 visitors a month but now we average 1000-2000 visitors a month. So to do this project I purchased a set of Economy lockers on Uline: https://www.uline.com/Grp_608/Uline-Economy-Lockers. (around $600) that we could anchor to our exterior wall. We added a nice vinyl sign to the top ($40) and we use these reprogrammable 4-letter word locks: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-1535DWD-Combination-Assorted/dp/B009JTW84 Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1 <https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-1535DWD-Combination-Assorted/dp/B009JTW8 4Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=amazon+combination+lock+four+letter+word&qid =1613764179&sr=8-3> &keywords=amazon+combination+lock+four+letter+word&qid=1613764179&sr=8-3 (about $8 per lock) We put them right outside our front door which is on camera and lit at night. Our area is under our front covered porch and not out fully exposed in the weather so I am not sure if the locks would work as good out in the open. We keep our requests to same day, (or call Saturday for weekend pickup since we are closed Sundays.) Patrons call in on the day they want to pick up after hours and then we use our card catalog system (Verso) to email them their locker number and code for opening the lock. We used our annual return on investment this year from our endowment fund to do this project so it was a cool PR tie also and way to bring awareness to our endowment funds. It was a neat new project for our community that expands our library service to 24-7. Here is our Facebook post announcing these to our community which shows you pictures of how it turned out: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoDistrictLibrary/posts/3822103261143600 I also attached our Staff spreadsheet that details how our staff manages this and how we do the locks. We have had great feedback on this project! 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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