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March is Reading Month - Secretary of State virtual book reading
by Michigan Secretary of State 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

banner March 16, 2021 Dear Library Partners, It’s the perfect month for reading! And it’s also the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful services you provide to our communities. I am so grateful for everything you do to support Michigan families, especially during the pandemic, and I want you to know how inspired I am by the many virtual events libraries are hosting throughout March to encourage children to get immersed in reading. As secretary of state, I enjoy the opportunity to share my favorite books with children during "Reading Month" and I’m hoping you can help me connect with them again this year. My staff recently recorded me reading a wonderful children’s book by Michigan author Deborah Diesen entitled *"Equality’s Call"*. It tells the story of our country’s journey toward voting rights for all. I hope you will share this video [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StKrPAsungM ] with your patrons as part of your "March is Reading Month" outreach. If you do so on social media, please be sure to tag us on Facebook @MichiganSOS [ https://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS/ ] or Twitter @MichSOS [ https://twitter.com/michsos ]. Again, thank you for your public service and for all you do for Michiganders. Sincerely, JB signature Jocelyn Benson Secretary of State ________________________________________________________________________ Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page [ https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new?preferences=t… ]. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com [ https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/ ]. This service is provided to you at no charge by Michigan Department of State [ https://www.michigan.gov/sos ]. ________________________________________________________________________ This email was sent to michlib-l(a)mcls.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Secretary of State · 430 W. Allegan Street · Lansing, MI 48918 · 1-888-767-6424

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file cabinet looking for a new home
by Joyce Becker 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

The Orion Township Public Library has a file cabinet (picture attached) that needs to go. Let me know if you are interested in giving it a new home. Thanks, ~Joyce Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248 693-3000 x431 jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org

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Craft idea: plastic ends from book covering rolls
by aestelle otsegolibrary.org 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Hi All Just wanted to share the really cool craft idea our creative ODL staff member Isabel Henrickson came up with. It is a “stained glass sun and rainbow.” We had been saving the plastic end holders from the Demco hardcover jacket covering rolls, because we always thought they could be a fun craft item. I attached a picture of the craft we came up with just using office paper, glue, and the plastic end. Andrea Estelle Library Director Otsego District Library

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Sign up for MiLibraryQuest - virtual event for teens this summer
by Mi.Library Quest 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Hello! Your library is invited to participate in the third statewide MiLibraryQuest for teens. MiLibraryQuest: Summer 2021 will be held from June 1 through July 31. Teens will collect descriptions of unique animals from the websites of participating libraries and enter to win a prize. If your library would like to participate, please sign up at http://bit.ly/SummerQuestSignUp by April 30. What is MiLibraryQuest? Following library closures in March 2020 and a shift to virtual programming, a group of librarians from throughout the state began meeting to collaborate on virtual teen programming. We created MiLibraryQuest, a virtual scavenger hunt, for all teens throughout the state as a summer event. We hosted our second Quest, MiLibraryQuest: Mystery Edition this January and February. We're now getting ready to launch our third quest this summer. What will participating libraries do? Each participating library will: - place the MiLibraryQuest image and a library-specific animal description (which will be given to them) on their website - promote the event to their teens (Promotional materials will be available from the Quest team.) - award at least one prize to a teen who is from your library and completes the Quest What will teens do? The list of participating libraries and links to their websites will be provided on the Quest website (https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1) Teens will visit the libraries’ websites, locate the animal descriptions, identify the animals being described, and enter to win a prize. Additional information You can see more information: - on our website: https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1 - in our FAQs: http://bit.ly/SummerQuestFAQs - in our Introduction to MiLibraryQuest meeting on Monday, April 12 at 1:30 P.M. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81592750692 Meeting ID: 815 9275 0692 Passcode: 675790 Questions? If you have any questions, please let us know at milibraryquest(a)gmail.com. Ready to sign up? If your library would like to participate, please sign up at http://bit.ly/SummerQuestSignUp by April 30. - The Quest Team

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Going Fine-Free
by Tamara Denby 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Hello to all my library friends! I was wondering if any of our fine-free libraries would be willing to share their policies for non-returned items? For example, I'm looking for how long the library waits to assess a replacement fee? How do they determine what to charge, etc? What other penalties might be assessed for non-return? Many thanks! Tamara --

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Bookkeeper Job Description
by Ryan Deery 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Hello Library-Land, I am looking for examples of job descriptions and or basic contract examples for a part time, independent contractor bookkeeper. If you would be willing to share with me off-list, that would be appreciated. Thanks, Ryan Deery rdeery(a)charlevoixlibrary.org Director, Charlevoix Public Library [cid:image001.jpg@01D71A54.743A93D0]

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MI PR Group Upcoming Meetings - CORRECTED ZOOM LINK
by Kelly Rembert 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Hi, I accidentally sent out the wrong zoom link on my last reminder. I corrected the link below and apologize for my mistake. Thanks, Kelly >>> Kelly Rembert 03/08/21 3:30 PM >>> 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, March 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… Password: 963486 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3649 USA 8885578511 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 865869 Upcoming meetings: Thinking Like a Journalist in a Library Setting - Tuesday, April 20 at 10am by Jeff Milo And that ties into creating press releases, anticipating what your local press outlets find interesting, figuring out when and how to promote something, and remembering how to be concise & attention grabbing at the same time. Summer Library Program Promotion Round table - Tuesday, May 18 at 10am Round table discussion - send me the questions or ideas you'd like to discuss - Tuesday, June 15 at 10am 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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[Michlib-l] https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98060332636?pwd=V1ZvdEdwYkh2RmovbW9hNWtIdVBKZz09
by Kelly Rembert 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98060332636?pwd=V1ZvdEdwYkh2RmovbW9hNWtIdVB…

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Read by Grade Three Law report
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) at MSU has published their year one report on the Read by Grade Three Law: Michigan's Read by Grade Three Law: Year One Report<https://epicedpolicy.org/rbg3-year-one-report/> The purpose of this first interim report is to provide an overview of how the Law was formed and intended to work, its early implementation through spring 2020, and its early effects on relevant outcomes for Michigan students and educators. We employ a mixed-methods design that draws on multiple sources of data, including: administrative records of students and teachers; surveys of K-8 teachers, K-8 principals, district superintendents, and ISD Early Literacy Coaches; and interviews with state-level policymakers, Michigan Department of Education (MDE) personnel, and community stakeholders. This approach allows us to examine the development, implementation, and early impacts of the Law from multiple perspectives and contexts. Key Findings: * Third-grade achievement has improved significantly each year since the Read by Grade Three Law was implemented, with students in traditionally underserved districts experiencing the greatest gains. * Educators attributed these gains to literacy supports identified in the Law * Teachers who received one-on-one literacy coaching generally felt that their instruction improved as a result. * Many administrators struggled to provide sufficient access to literacy coaches and other literacy resources. * Educators reported implementing many of the Law's required interventions in their classrooms and found them to be useful and effective in improving student literacy. * Many educators were concerned that the retention requirement would have adverse effects on students, and perceptions of the Law as a whole were generally negative. Read the full report here: https://epicedpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Year_One_RBG3_Report.pdf. 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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Free MLA Connect Webinar today at 10am - Library Privacy Act Amendments
by Rachel Ash 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

It's not too late to register to join the MLA Connect Webinar this morning at 10:00am! Library Privacy Act Amendments Learn about recent amendments to the Library Privacy Act that have the potential to affect how libraries report crime, interact with law enforcement, interact with each other and to underscore the seriousness of maintaining patron privacy. This session will go through the new amendments and discuss how they may affect existing library practices. This is presented as an in-depth follow-up to the Library of Michigan's 1/27/21 Library Law Spotlight. (Attendance at both events is NOT required.) This webinar is free to attend but is limited to the first 100 attendees who register. It will be recorded and posted on MLA's website. Learn more and register: https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de… Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the webinar on the Zoom platform. You will need to log in to MLA's website to register. Retrieve your username or reset your password using the email address where you receive MLA communications. Please note this webinar is for information purposes only and is not legal advice. Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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