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Extension Deadline Today! Attend the MiALA Annual Conference for Free - Deadline Extended
by heather＠miala.org 12 Mar '21

12 Mar '21

Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA conference planning committee. Excuse duplicate posting to multiple lists. Please forward this information to anyone who may be interested. Contact scholarship team leader Elizabeth Walker-Papke at Elizabeth.Walker2(a)arbor.edu <mailto:Elizabeth.Walker2@arbor.edu> . *************************************** The deadline to submit your interest in attending the MiALA Annual Conference (to be held online from May 19-21, 2021) for free has been extended to this Friday, March 12, 2021. The application is easy and this is a great opportunity for free professional development. Interested in attending the 5th annual MiALA conference, but funding is in short supply? Apply for the MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant! The MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant has been developed to support a current MiALA member's attendance at the Annual Conference. We will be awarding up to 7 MiALA Annual Conference grants. The Annual Conference grant will cover full registration to attend this year's online conference as well as have on-demand access to session recordings for up to 60 days after the conference. Awardee and/or awardee's institution will be expected to cover any remaining conference or travel costs. All current individual/student/retiree members of MiALA (with 20-21 membership dues paid) are eligible to apply for the annual conference registration grant. Applications will be due March 12, 2021 to be awarded before general registration is opened. To apply, please fill out the form at the following website: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA <https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=2094187> &fid=2094187 Want more details? Check out the following page: https://miala.org/ac_scholarship_information.php ******************************** Heather M. Ladiski CAP, HR, MEP, OM, PM Administrative Support for MiALA Michigan Academic Library Association <mailto:heather@miala.org> heather(a)miala.org Phone 517-492-3802 Fax 517-492-3803 www.miala.org Like us on Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/mialaorg> https://www.facebook.com/mialaorg Follow us on Twitter: <https://twitter.com/MIALAorg> https://twitter.com/MIALAorg

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Cisco Meraki Webinar - You're Invited! March 24 10AM
by Angie Michelini 12 Mar '21

12 Mar '21

I'm forwarding this invitation to all Michigan libraries. TLN has volume discounts on Cisco Meraki products. We invite you to join this webinar to learn more about Meraki wireless access points and security cameras. Angie Michelini Back by popular demand, the Cisco Meraki Public Sector team will be hosting our annual User Group on March 24th! We're excited to have Mark Grunder and Jeff Blumenthal from Alpena Community College share their story around using CARES Act funding to help aid their wireless deployment and how they plan to advance the College’s mission with Cisco Meraki technology. In addition, we will feature: * Hardware and feature updates with our dedicated Systems Engineer and MV Security Camera Specialists * Public Funding opportunities with Cisco's Public Funding Advisor * A chance to win a FREE AP and other prizes! *Please note that U.S. K-12 schools, public libraries, and any foreign officials as defined under anti-corruption statutes are not eligible to receive a Promotional Device * Q&A This event will be held virtually on WebEx: Wednesday March 24th from 10:00 - 12:00 pm EST. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Please use the WebEx registration form below to sign up: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sl.meraki.net_t_4812_c… | Register Here! ] Kind regards, Greg Manter Account Manager – Public Sector (MI) Cloud Networking Group | Cisco Meraki | [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sl.meraki.net_t_4812_c… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__meraki.cisco.com&d=DwQF… | meraki.cisco.com ] [ mailto:gmanter@cisco.com | gmanter(a)cisco.com ] |o: (415) 432-1182 c: (925) 783-6474

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New, High-Demand Staff Skills Pathways Now Available
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 12 Mar '21

12 Mar '21

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Today, LM rolls out three new, high-demand Staff Skills Pathways: * Crucial Customer Service Skills <https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/pathway/26827> * Grant Writing<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/pathway/26828> * Public Library Work Primer<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/pathway/26837> All materials conveniently found in the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills>. Have a great weekend, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan, MDE 517-335-1498 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…>. Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan

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WWII Program Suggestion
by Analiese Mattson 11 Mar '21

11 Mar '21

Hi there, Our library hosted Larry Martin, over Zoom, as he presented his filmed interview with Francis Angier 1st Lt, 8th Air Force B-17 pilot. In the hour-long interview, Francis discussed his training in the US to become a B-17 pilot, his 33 missions over Germany, and what it is like to fly into very heavy anti-aircraft fire, as well as the time he was shot down. Larry is very knowledgeable on World War II and had time set aside for questions on anything related to WWII. He has interviewed many WWII veterans and can help you find a filmed interview that may be especially relevant to your community. To learn more, visit Mr. Martin’s website at https://lmww2.com<https://lmww2.com/> or email him at batt.chief(a)yahoo.com<mailto:batt.chief@yahoo.com>. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. All the best, Analiese Mattson Adult Services Librarian Georgetown Township Public Library www.gtpl.org<http://www.gtpl.org> Currently Reading<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/11456885?utm_med…> [Book Cover]<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/11456885?utm_med…> [Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature> Get your own email signature<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Library Card Expiration
by John Rucker 11 Mar '21

11 Mar '21

Hi! I have a quick question for the group: how long do your library cards stay active and valid before you require the patron to renew them? Or maybe you don’t even have an expiration date? Thanks!! John John Rucker, Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036 RuckerJ(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org Direct: 517-279-7848 FAX 517-278-2342

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Library Page workload standards?
by Kevin Hawley 11 Mar '21

11 Mar '21

The East Lansing Library is in the process of re-developing workload standards for Library Pages - time and accuracy goals for shelving, checking in, sorting, etc. If any libraries out there have workload standards to share I'd love to see them. It would be particularly useful to include basic library size (square footage, linear footage, number of items, etc.) to help with comparisons. I'd be happy to compile and share responses if anyone is interested. Thanks in advance! Kevin Hawley Circulation Supervisor East Lansing Public Library 517-319-6943 khawley(a)cityofeastlansing.com

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Chairs for Sale
by Diane Eisenga 11 Mar '21

11 Mar '21

McBain Community Library has chairs for sale, Make an offer. You pick up. We have 36 of the blue ones and 16 of the gray ones. Diane Eisenga, Director McBain Community Library 231-825-2197

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$1.9 Trillion Relief Package Passes
by Debbie Mikula 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

Today, Congress passed a $1.9 trillion relief package. A few signature components of the President's agenda during his first 100 days, the bill provides important provisions for cultural and arts organization including libraries. These include $200 million for the Institute for Museum and Library Services, $135 million for the National Endowment for the Arts $135 million for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and $1.35 billion more for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. MLA will be providing more information soon, but wanted to thank you all for contacting your federal legislators and sharing the value and importance of libraries here in Michigan. Another bill to watch - The Build America’s Libraries Act, an important $2 trillion investment in library infrastructure is also making its way through the halls of congress and MLA encourages you to continue to reach out to your federal representatives and encourage them to co-sponsor this bill. The Build America’s Libraries Act, H.R. 1581 is a bipartisan bill to provide funding to construct and modernize public libraries in underserved communities, including an estimated $135 million for libraries in Michigan. This would be an incredible source of dollars for building a new branch, bookmobile, adding hotspots; or if you have new or renovated facilities. Please let us know if we can help provide the name of your legislator and their contact information. We encourage you to ask them to step up and join Michigan Rep. Levin, Rep. Tlaib, Rep. Kildee and Rep. Dingell with support. Debbie [Web Icon resized] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI. 48911 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 224 Cell: 517-404-3533 dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org>

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Library funding in recent stimulus and recovery bills
by White, Shannon (MDE) 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

Libraries see record increases for IMLS, E-Rate in ARPA bill Libraries are eligible for billions of dollars in recovery funding as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 passed by Congress on March 10. The Institute of Museum and Library Services received $200 million, the largest single increase in the agency's 25-year history. The package also provides billions of dollars in academic, public, and school library-eligible programs, including the Emergency Education Connectivity Fund through the federal E-Rate program.... ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office, March 10 http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2021/03/libraries-gain-record-increa… <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala-publis…> 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<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Call me on Teams<callto:whites29@michigan.gov>

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Re: [Michlib-l] MiYouth meeting notes
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

Thanks to all who participated in today's conversation around summer library programming. Here are the notes from today, which includes links to some resources: http://bit.ly/MiYouth_3_10_21. In the separate boxes you're welcome to plug in any additional programming ideas or thoughts you'd like to share with the library community as a whole. It sounds like the majority of folks are set for summer, which is great! If you have any questions, need access to the CSLP manual or just want someone to bounce ideas around with, please contact me. Next MiYouth meeting will be 1:00 pm ET, Wednesday, April 14th. In April we'll have a short presentation from MDE's Talking is Teaching program, MeL updates and more! Have a good week, 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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