April 2021 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

ALA Announces $1.25M Emergency Fund for Libraries Impacted by COVID-19 - apply by May 20
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

ALA Announces $1.25M Emergency Fund for Libraries Impacted by COVID-19 The American Library Association (ALA) announced it would make available $1.25M in emergency relief grants to libraries that have experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ALA COVID Library Relief Fund invites the public, school, academic, and tribal libraries across the United States and US Territories to apply for $30,000 to $50,000. These funds will bolster library operations and services, including broadening technology access, developing collections, providing digital instruction, staffing, expanding outreach, and maintaining and amplifying existing service strategies or adding new ones to extend impact through the end of 2021. Grant applications are accepted online through May 20, 2021, via the ALA website http://www.ala.org/aboutala/ala-covid-library-relief-fund Sdw 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/>

1 0

Free Book Club Books
by Betsy Myers 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

Hi there! We are passing off a bunch of books from our Book Club Kits that have run their course. There are some great titles listed in the google sheet below. Because there are so many, and quite honestly I just don't have the time....if you would like a title, please type in your RIDES code in the "light magenta 2" column and I will send out *ALL the copies of that title, *not just one or two to six different libraries. There is one exception, I have separated out the *Large Print* copies in the second list. If you are just looking for a *Large Print* copy--jump down to the second list and also type your RIDES code in the "light magenta 2" column. For your convenience, I have linked the *regular titles* to our catalog if you need a synopsis of the book. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MgkDYHa26pS57MWxtLCGzoK0-3Ys_CbOruL… -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502 *Currently just read: Let Love Rule <https://catalog.tadl.org/main/details?id=48294423> by Lenny Kravitz* *Currently just listened to: Time for Mercy <https://tadl.overdrive.com/media/5428416> by John Grisham*

1 4

ZV056 - AARP card
by Shiloh Pawelski 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

Hello all, I saw someone do this the other day with a costco card, and lo and behold, I have a similar issue! I found an AARP card in a book returned to us. The card holder's name is Teresa L. Fitzgerald. Does anyone have a patron of that name? Let me know! Thank you! :-) -- *Shiloh Pawelski* *Interloan Coordinator * *Cass District Library* 319 M 62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 *269. 357 -7822 ext. 102*

1 0

Alma Public Library Temporary Closure
by Taylor, Lorrie 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

Greetings, The Alma Public Library will be closed until April 26, 2021 due to a staff member testing positive for Covid-19. Thank you, Lorrie Taylor

1 0

Troy Library closed until April 26
by Emily M Dumas 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

Greetings, Troy Public Library will be closed until April 26 due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19. Thanks, Emily Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

1 0

Plant swap program guidance needed
by ML Tamarack Circulation 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

We are looking to host a plant swap.im looking for advice from anyone who had hosted one. How do you not turn it into a free for all? Do you limit plants people can bring to swap? What if a person comes who has no plants But wants to get started via the swap? Length time? The good, the bad and the ugly. Let me know how it went. Also did you have a a gadget on hand to help with questions regarding the plants? Do you give them a half hr to browse and than swap? Thank you in advance! -- Pamela Feutz Adult Services Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Lakeview Mi 48850 Currently Reading Get your own email signature

2 1

MeL Webinar Tomorrow: Job & Career eBooks
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

Need some eResources to help patrons looking to brush up on their skills, or find a new job? EBSCO is offering a webinar tomorrow highlighting MeL's eBook collection of career transition eResources. Supporting Career Transitions with EBSCO eBooks Friday, April 16, 2021 2:00-2:30 PM ET In this 30-minute session you will learn how to make the most out of the EBSCO eBook Collection with a focus on job and career topics. We will take a look at some of the titles available that cover career development, finding a job, workplace skills, and more. We will teach you how to find eBooks, how to read them online, how to download and share chapters, and how to check out eBooks. Registration: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?MTID=t26db3fb0dc0141…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febscotrai…> Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> | Follow MeL: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [cid:image001.png@01D731D3.B3E07090]

1 0

Space still open for April 28 digital literacy workshop for Michigan library staff!
by Pam Seabolt 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

Register now for a virtual training for Michigan library staff on creating a digital literacy learning plan for library staff, offered by MCLS in partnership with the Library of Michigan. There are still spots available for the workshop dates of April 28, May 4, and May 5! “Unlocking the Secrets of a Digital Literacy Learning Plan for Library Staff” is designed to equip you with the tools and a process to help you build a learning plan around technology and digital literacy skills for library staff. If you wish your library had such a learning plan in place, but you’re not sure where to start or how to organize it, then this workshop is for you! Developing a learning plan is essential in empowering staff to develop digital literacy and technology skills. In this four-hour virtual workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating a digital learning plan for their library that includes how to leverage collective strengths to build skills and how to incorporate technology competencies and create activities to help staff successfully achieve their digital literacy goals. This workshop is designed primarily for public library staff who have some responsibility or involvement in staff training. The workshop is designed to be interactive and will include small group activities in breakout rooms, and the use of a microphone and camera will be required for successful participation. Registration is just $15 and, because it is funded by the Library of Michigan, is open to Michigan Library staff. Each workshop will run from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern with a 45-minute lunch break. This workshop will only be available as live virtual instruction. At the completion of the workshop, continued support will be provided to participants in the form of six monthly virtual coaching calls. This continued support will be completely voluntary and for the purpose of gaining support in creation and implementation of a digital literacy learning plan for participants’ own libraries. For more information and workshop dates, please visit https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/foundations-digital-literacy-20…. To register, please visit the MCLS Store at https://store.mcls.org. For any questions, please contact Pam Seabolt at seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org>. This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>, with additional funding provided by the State of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/>. **************************** 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_1964011563]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_458566019] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1606410965] <http://www.mcls.org/>

1 0

Re: [Michlib-l] Social Media Protocol (Kim True)
by Karyn Ruley 14 Apr '21

14 Apr '21

Hi, Kim - While I understand I have not seen the comments you are referring to and acknowledge they may be rude, I can also imagine there may be some that are there to simply disagree with the content highlighting diversity and inclusivity. Some questions to consider are: Is that content truly necessary in your area? Are you having actual problems with individuals not feeling included? If your content is media, are you highlighting diversity for diversity's sake or are you truly bringing culture to the community that is of interest? Are you posting content that many would consider political, even if you personally disagree, and therefore alienating a portion of your patronage? Are you pushing the idea that "white" people, a large part of your patronage I'm sure, are racist, oppressive, or must take an apologetic stance for themselves or their country in some way? You may not be, but those ideas tend to go along with the topic these days and some may be offended while making this assumption. Just a possibility...I'm suggesting a "put yourself in their shoes" approach. I've been finding that the topics of race, equity, inclusivity, etc. - anything stemming from critical race theory have been infiltrating everything, including the library world. We need to be very careful not to use libraries for activism and to remain neutral territory. The operative word above is THEORY. Not everyone agrees about the size, nature or solution of this particular problem. As libraries we should not be taking stances and pushing agendas. Having information from all sides of an issue available and leading by example is enough. Sincerely, Karyn Ruley Technology Associate Crawford County Library 201 Plum St. Grayling, MI 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Fax: 989-348-9294 ----------------------------------

1 0

3 copies of Overthrow by Stephen Kinzer
by Barbara Dinan 14 Apr '21

14 Apr '21

By a strange set of circumstances, we have three copies (new, unmarked, unstickered, unstamped) of the paperback "Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq" by Stephen Kinzer. Let me know if you want a copy and where to send it. Thanks! Barb Dinan Teen Services Librarian Plymouth District Library 223 South Main Street Plymouth MI 48170 734-453-0750 x271 (messages only) 734-335-0655 (google voice/text)

1 1