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DVD cardboard mailers
by Nancy Folaron 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

We have a large tote of extra boxes for DVD's, etc. for the first library that responds. Nancy Folaron Nancy Folaron Branch Librarian/Assistant Director Shiawassee District Library/Durand Memorial Branch 700 N. Saginaw St. Durand, MI 48429 989-288-3743

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Initiating School and Community Action Against Asian-American Discrimination, Bias, and Violence - a memo from State Superintendent Dr. Rice
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Hello, I wanted to pass along this critical memo from the MDE State Superintendent, Dr. Michael F. Rice, calling on schools and communities across Michigan to end discrimination and violent actions targeting Asian Americans. The memo lists a number of resources and links that libraries should be aware of in their work. To read the full Memo from State Superintendent Dr. Rice and access these resources, go to: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Resources_Anti_Asian_723070_7.pdf. Thank you, 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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Fife Lake Director Position
by Julie Kintner 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Employment Opportunity: The Fife Lake Public Library is seeking an energetic and passionate individual to Direct a beautiful library in northern Michigan! Attached is the posting information or you can visit tadl.org/flpl. Happy Weekend! Julie -- *Julie KintnerDirectorFife Lake Public Libraryjkintner(a)tadl.org <jkintner(a)tadl.org>* *231.879.4101*

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Program at Dearborn Public Library: Market Gardening and Dearborn Township
by Henry Fischer 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Hi everyone, We're hosting this upcoming program via Zoom: Market Gardening and Dearborn Township: Past Forward Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (flyer is attached) Debra Reid, Curator of Agriculture and the Environment at The Henry Ford, will share local history highlights about farm families raising fruits and vegetables for public markets during the 19th century, and how their worlds changed during industrialization and in response to the slow food movement. This will include an update on the Vegetable Building from Detroit’s Central Market, a restoration in progress at The Henry Ford. To join the talk, visit the events calendar at dearbornlibrary.org on the date/time of the discussion and click on the link (or call the number) provided there. No registration necessary. Thank you and have a good weekend, Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2341 dearbornlibrary.org https://twitter.com/DearbornLibrary https://www.instagram.com/dearbornlibrary/ https://www.facebook.com/dearbornpubliclibrary

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Library of Michigan Library Law Spotlight Webinars
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

Greetings! Don't forget to register for upcoming Library of Michigan Library Law Spotlight webinars. April 30 10:00am-11:30am ET- What Makes a Good Policy: Libraries can't function without policies, and they can't function well without carefully thought out legal policies. This session will review the components of a legal policy and discuss the roles of directors staff and board in the formulation and implementation of policies. For more information and to register, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) May 28 10:00am-11:30am ET - Taking the Oh No! Out of the OMA: The Open Meetings Act is an essential part of the work of every public library trustee. This session will review the OMA and its application to library public meetings. For more information and to register, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) June 24 10:00am-11:30am ET - Smile! First Amendment Audits & Public Libraries: "First Amendment Audits," where activists enter a public building and proceed to film and/or record images and sound within the building are starting to occur within public libraries. This session will discuss what can legally be recorded within a library, and what libraries can do if they are "audited." For more information and to register, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) July 23 10:00am-11:30am ET - How to Run a Public Meeting: Every public library has public meetings. How can a board president run an effective, efficient and OMA compliant meeting? This session will review the "anatomy" of a public meeting and offer tips for pain-free meeting management, as well as a handy cheat-sheet for Roberts Rules. For more information and to register, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department Technician Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 [cid:image001.png@01D73824.46585090]

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) recently surveyed its members about how they see YALSA and use its resources. As a follow-up to that, the Presidential Implementation Task Force is holding focus groups to better understand how non-members view YALSA and use its resources. You are invited to participate in a one hour Zoom focus group with your peers to discuss the current state of teen library services and how YALSA might support you in your work. The world has changed in the last year, and this is a great opportunity to connect with others in similar roles and make a positive impact on the future of the profession. Insights shared during the focus group will be invaluable in helping YALSA build programs and services, many of which are available to non-members, that better serve your needs and advance teen library services across the country. To participate, please tell us about yourself here and select the focus group<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> time and day that works best for you. Thank you in advance for participating in this important work! Yvette Garcia Chair, Presidential Implementation Task Force CSLP/NSLA resources CSLP Additional Materials - don't forget to check for new uploads in the 2021 Online Manual! Need help navigating? Luke Kralik's made some great tutorials: https://www.cslpreads.org/2021-tutorials/. Cultural Crossroads: Exploring the important intersection of summer program training & design with the critical need to address race, equity, and inclusion<https://www.summerlearning.org/webinars/> Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 2pm ET/11am PT National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) Summer and extended learning programs play an important role in providing a safe space for student learning and exploration, especially for BIPOC students. This starts with a staff that is well-equipped with the social and emotional intelligence to support, lead and navigate this work. This webinar examines how organizations can best equip summer program staff with tools & training on race, equity and inclusion in order to meet student needs and maximize program impact this summer. Breakthrough Collaborative has assembled a Race Equity Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Workgroup of program leaders, staff, former teaching fellows and instructional coaches to do just that. Register Now<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5816153882093/WN_hwy4IvLlT7OuWn1rI…> Tuesday the USDA announced a series of nationwide child nutrition program waivers to support children, families, and schools through the 2021-2022 school year. These waivers will allow for flexible distribution of school meals and afterschool meals/snacks for the entire school year. Several are similar to the waivers supporting the Summer Food Service Program through September 30, 2021, and effectively offer the same flexibilities during the school year, including: * Meals may be served at non-standard times. * Meals may be taken home or delivered, instead of eaten on-site at school or at the afterschool provider. * Parents or guardians may pick up meals for their children. These are just three of the 12 waivers announced today; most of the others address technical matters including reimbursement rates and monitoring. What does this mean for libraries? Libraries that serve afterschool meals or snacks under the at-risk afterschool component of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) will be able to continue providing grab-and-go meals and may give them to parents/guardians. Libraries that serve afterschool food in partnership with their school district; health, education, or recreation department; food bank; regional anti-hunger organization; etc. are most likely in this program. Also, it will be helpful for library staff to know that these waivers will impact the child nutrition program at the schools in their community. According to a 4/20/2021 mailing from the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), child nutrition waivers "have been essential to ensuring that children have access to free meals through the federal child nutrition programs during a time of unprecedented food insecurity. As the pandemic continues to impact communities across the country, this extension will give schools and child care providers the flexibility and stability necessary to maintain their meal service operations in the upcoming school year and through June 30, 2022." For more information: * USDA press release: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/04/20/usda-issues-pandemic-f… * USDA policy memo with links to all waivers announced 4/20/2021: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/child-nutrition-response-84 Please note that libraries and other community entities participating in the Summer Food Service Program will have similar waivers for summer 2021. See the CSLP Libraries and Summer Food<https://www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food/> guide for current basic info. Look for an article by CCWB member Shane Hoffman in the next CSLP newsletter for more news about child nutrition and food security! In February's Tails & Tales workshop it was mentioned that a supplemental packet might come in April from CSLP, but that has not yet materialized. Many crafts, program ideas, take-and-makes to be found though - some are being added to "Additional Materials" in the online manual, lots shared in the CSLP Facebook group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/cslp.planning>, and on CSLP Pinterest page<https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/_created/>. @CSLPreads for all social media platforms, including the new Instagram! Resources Project READY is a three-year program funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to create professional development for school librarians and other educators focused on racial equity and culturally sustaining pedagogy. The Project READY curriculum aims to do the following: * introduce youth services library staff to research in areas such as race and racism, critical theory, and culturally responsive or sustaining pedagogy. * establish a shared understanding of foundational concepts and issues related to race, racism, and racial equity. * encourage self-reflection related to race and racial identity for both white and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) library staff in public and school libraries. * amplify the work of practitioners and scholars who are providing inclusive and culturally responsive services for youth of color and Indigenous youth. * provide concrete strategies for creating and/or improving library programs and services for Black youth, Indigenous youth, and children and teens of color. You can access this critical self-reflecting, self-paced course at: https://ready.web.unc.edu/. Shake Up Your Shelves: Diversify Your Book Collection!<https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp…> Monday, May 3, 2021 4-5 PM ET, 1-2 PM PT SHAKE UP YOUR SHELVES! Join award-winning teacher and author Donalyn Miller, educator Autumn Allen, and Newbery Award Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly for an hour-long FREE webinar and get practical tips and approaches for diversifying your book collection! With diverse books, teachers and librarians can help young people better understand themselves and others. This hour-long FREE webinar will give you practical strategies for looking critically at the books you're sharing with your students plus tips for SHAKING UP YOUR SHELVES by retiring titles that are outdated and by adding titles that reflect the experiences of more underrepresented groups. Presenters Donalyn Miller, Award-winning teacher, Author, & Staff Developer Autumn Allen , Educator and Children's Literature Specialist Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award Medalist Teaching Juneteenth webinar with Carole Boston Weatherford Juneteenth is an annual celebration on June 19th commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Lee & Low publishers is hosting a webinar that will explore the importance of the holiday, how and why it's celebrated across the country, as well as relevant books, teaching strategies, and more. The panelists are Newbery and Caldecott Honor-winning author and poet Carole Boston Weatherford ( Juneteenth Jamboree), and educators Dr. Amanda Vickery, assistant professor of social studies at University of North Texas; and Dawnavyn James, a Missouri-based early childhood and elementary educator. The one-hour webinar is on Wednesday, May 12 at 4 p.m. Eastern. Registration <https://forms.zohopublic.com/leelowbooks/form/JuneteenthWebinar/formperma/Y…> is free, and there is an option to purchase Juneteenth Jamboree when registering. White Kids Need Diverse Books, Too<http://yalsjournal.ala.org/publication/?m=53337&i=609310&p=29&pp=1> - by Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, YALS<http://yalsjournal.ala.org/publication/?i=609310&p=3&pp=1&view=issueViewer> Vol 17 No 4, Summer 2019. Collaborate with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> - Library of Michigan webinar Thursday, April 29, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Back by popular demand! 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. 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. This project is 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. Nature Lesson Videos from the DNR<https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79135_98480---,00.html> Our park interpreters have been busy creating these videos to teach you about Michigan's great outdoors! These playlists are updated often as new videos are released - keep checking back to see what comes next. You'll also find nature experiments, projects, and more! In the News... Michigan expands mask requirement to children ages 2 to 4, extends gathering limits<https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/04/michigan-expands-mask-require…> - M-Live, 4.17.21 Helping a Community Coping with Loss and Grief<http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2021/03/helping-a-community-coping-with-lo…> - Public Libraries Online, 3.11.21 We need a common understanding of the science of reading<https://www.ednc.org/perspective-common-understanding-science-of-reading-nc/> - EdNC, 4.12.21 State Representatives Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth), and Amos O'Neal(D-Saginaw) introduced a package of bills<https://www.thenewsherald.com/news/camilleri-battling-literacy-crisis-has-b…> that would require every public school in Michigan to have a library staffed by a certified media specialist. Keep up your great work, 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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Padded Envelopes
by Karri Slater 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

The padded envelopes have been spoken for.

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Padded envelopes available
by Karri Slater 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

Houghton Lake zv667 has a tote of padded envelopes if someone would like them. Please just send me your ZV code.

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Neutrality Townhall Survey
by Betty Adams 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

Hi Michlib! I'd like to take this opportunity to keep the conversation around neutrality in libraries, but in a way that isn't so reliant on written word, rather spoken. Please consider filling out this super short (6 questions) survey to gauge interest in creating a townhall discussion (or series of discussions) about the topic of neutrality. If you are interested in potentially getting this off the ground, please fill out the survey and you can always email me off-list with ideas/questions. https://forms.gle/hfcAR4pikRx35sZN8 Be well all, Betty -- -Betty Adams Library Director Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster, MI badams(a)inksterlibrary.org Main Coordinator Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Detroit teamdolly(a)wayne.edu

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Re: [Michlib-l] Discomfort with Wednesday post about "neutrality"
by Karyn Ruley 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

Hello to everyone who responded to my post to Kim True. I had sent two more responses that did not get posted, I believe due to an email/subscription mixup. They are below. I continue to get emailed, off-list thank yous and encouragement for what I said, and I appreciate them immensely but REALLY wish someone would post to the listserv so it does not appear I am the only one in the library world with these thoughts. The only time a difference is ever made is when people are vocal and unafraid. I'd also like to say that just because training exists promoting the topics we've been discussing, it doesn't prove they are correct or that they should exist at all. We've seen a couple sources posted to support the topics. I am posting one that does not. It perfectly illustrates that there ARE two sides involved. We are not to be promoting this with other people's tax dollars. Nor would I be posting anything on a library social media page arguing against it. Offer books, documentaries, etc. from both perspectives for your patrons to decide for themselves. And continue to not discriminate when it comes to who has access. https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/critical-race-theory-fight/ Thank you, THIS will be the last of my comments on this specific post. Karyn Ruley Technology Associate Crawford County Library (1st response) Hello - First, I would like to thank everyone for their kind and civil responses. I know this is a delicate subject. That being said, I actually did receive several responses to my post - all of them positive, all of them private. Many unfortunately fear speaking out about this topic when they have a certain view. I wish more would find the courage. I'd like to clarify my use of the word neutral. As libraries, we are funded with taxpayer dollars and are therefore not to take public stances on political issues. This IS a political issue with opposing sides and statistics, some believing that white privilege is not a true concept, that our country is not systemically racist, that "decolonizing" our collections is wrong, etc. Posting about diversity and inclusivity (linked topics) DOES upset a good portion of the patronage whether you agree with the subject and feel it's your mission or not. We have to be mindful that we serve our individual communities and not our own causes with our library positions and other citizens' tax dollars. As long as we are following the ALA guidelines and asking ourselves the questions I mentioned, as well as creating collections that fit our communities and not our own ideals, we are on the right track. It is not our place to tell our patrons what to think or how to behave on the world scale, it is our job to provide them with materials that fit their needs and interests to let them make up their own minds. Karyn Ruley Technology Associate Crawford County Library (2nd response) Hello, again - I feel I need to clarify a couple more things and then I am no longer commenting on this particular post as I dont believe this is the place for continuous debate. I will remain a voice on the subject and any other if I feel I need to be, and hope the fear of cancellation doesnt keep others quiet. I want to say I didnt assume everyones patron demographics are majority white. I was originally speaking directly to the OP and took a look at her area. The stats I saw showed the population to be 94% white. I dont live there, that may not be the most accurate number, but it gave me an idea before I made any assumptions. The ALA Code of Ethics may not use the words be neutral but it does use the word unbiased and states that we should distinguish between our personal convictions and professional duties and not allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair representation of the aims of our institutions or the provision of access to their information resources. This type of neutrality is not the neutrality Elie Wiesel spoke of. Our service is to be fair and impartial and Im sure the majority of the libraries on this listserv would already consider their service as such. But we are not to go looking for problems. If a group feels underrepresented or underserved, they do have some responsibility in bringing it to our attention and they are welcome to make suggestions. Removing certain items from your collection and adding others to represent everyone might just create a collection your community didnt really want or ask for. Please remember people are not defined by their skin color or ethnic backgrounds or sexual orientation. Our experiences may be different or the same for many reasons. Sometimes, there just isnt a problem. When we insist on highlighting what we believe to be underrepresented groups are we diversifying or dividing? Maybe the group identity you gave them wasnt a big part of their identity to begin with. The first question shouldnt be How can we welcome a wider swath of the population? it should be How can we better serve OUR community? Sincerely, Karyn Ruley Technology Associate Crawford County Library 201 Plum St. Grayling, MI 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Fax: 989-348-9294 ----------------------------------

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