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Position Available: Public Services Librarian
by jskinner＠otsego.org 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Read Learn and Grow on the 45th parallel! Located exactly halfway between the North Pole and the Equator, the Otsego County Library is seeking a Public Services Librarian to join our flourishing community and organization. Serving a population of over 24,000, our class IV library recently completed a $3.7 million expansion project which increased our square footage from 9,270 sq. ft. to 24,373 sq. ft. This significant increase in space provides a wide variety of opportunities to serve Gaylord and its surrounding communities. This position not only provides a beautiful place to work, but also a beautiful place to live. Otsego County is located in scenic Northern Lower Michigan which offers more than 90 inland lakes, acres of forests and endless trails. Apply now to the Otsego County Library! A complete job description is available at: http://www.otsegocountylibrary.org <http://www.otsegocountylibrary.org/> For more information about Otsego County, see https://www.gaylordmichigan.net/ or https://www.gaylordchamber.com/ To apply, please send a resume along with cover letter and references to: jskinner(a)otsego.org <mailto:jskinner@otsego.org> For more information, please contact: Jackie Skinner Director Otsego County Library 700 South Otsego Avenue Gaylord, Michigan 49735 (989)732-5841 jskinner(a)otsego.org <mailto:jskinner@otsego.org>

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Announcing a new director at Bloomfield Township Public Library
by BTPL Careers 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Hello Everyone, I am excited to let you know that Tera Moon has been selected as the next Library Director of Bloomfield Township Public Library! After a national search by the Library Board of Trustees, final interviews were held on Tuesday, March 30. After these interviews, the Trustees announced that Tera Moon was offered and accepted the position of Director. Library Board President Judy Lindstrom shared that it was a unanimous choice of the Trustees to select Tera to step into this role created by my retirement. We could not be happier about this decision. My last day as Director is May 1. Tera begins as the new Director on May 3. Please include Tera on any forthcoming messages. I know you will enjoy working with Tera. Best wishes to you all. Carol Mueller, Library Director Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Intro to MiLibraryQuest - Monday
by Mi.Library Quest 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Hello, Are you looking for a (free!) event for your teens this summer - that doesn't take very much of your time? Join us this Monday (4/12) at 1:30 EDT for a brief "Introduction to MiLibraryQuest" meeting. We'll provide a quick overview of what the Quest is - a fun virtual event for teens that involves very little time on your part! - and answer your questions. More information about the Quest is in the forwarded portion of this email below. Introduction to MiLibraryQuest Monday, April 12 at 1:30 P.M. EDT Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81592750692 Meeting ID: 815 9275 0692 Passcode: 675790 - The Quest Team Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MiLibrary-Quest-101788845136786> ~ Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/milibraryquest/> ~ Website <https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mi.Library Quest <milibraryquest(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:11 PM Subject: Sign up for MiLibraryQuest - virtual event for teens this summer To: <miyouth(a)mail3.mcls.org> 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. EDT 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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Armenian Genocide with Professor Ronald Suny
by Stacy Van Vlerah 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Please join the Northville District Library as we welcome Professor Ronald G. Suny from the University of Michigan, who will present his virtual lecture on the Armenian Genocide on Friday, April 16 at 7pm Armenian Genocide, Friday, April 16 at 7:00pm Starting in early 1915, the Ottoman Turks began deporting and killing hundreds of thousands of Armenians in the first major genocide of the twentieth century. By the end of the First World War, the number of Armenians in what would become Turkey had been reduced by 90 percent―more than a million people. A century later, the Armenian Genocide remains controversial but relatively unknown, overshadowed by later slaughters and the chasm separating Turkish and Armenian interpretations of events. Professor Ronald Suny, noted Scholar of European Studies from the University of Michigan, will give us an account of when, how, and why the atrocities of 1915–16 occurred. He will speak to us virtually during a program to commemorate the anniversary date of the martyrs of persecution and genocide. This is an unforgettable chronicle of events that set a tragic pattern for a century of genocide and crimes against humanity. For more information or to register, call the Northville District Library at 248-349-3020, or visit [ https://bit.ly/3rL3vfB | https://bit.ly/3rL3vfB ] _________________________________ Stacy Van Vlerah, Public Relations Northville District Library 212 W. Cady St., Northville MI 48167 248-349-3020 , ext. 220

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Teen Services module just added to the LM Niche Staff Skills Academy: * Creating a Culture of Caring: Practical Approaches to Support Young Adult Wellbeing and Mental Health<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nichea…> REFORMA - the National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos & the Spanish Speaking, is a proud affiliate of the American Library Association and we need your help and partnership. Since 2014, the REFORMA Children in Crisis Project (CIC) has partnered with REFORMA chapters, non-profit organizations, community groups and individuals to get books and public library information into the hands of unaccompanied youth, arriving from Central America. The support was generous and we are proud of the work accomplished. Since then, U.S. border policies have changed a number of times. As of today, we are inundated with a record number of appeals for help by shelters across the country requesting books for the youth and children currently seeking asylum. Our resources are exhausted and need to be restocked. Once they are restored, we are ready to distribute, sort and mail the books to the US/Mexico border and to shelters around the country. This is a Call to Action and here are some ways that you can help: * Donate Spanish and Spanish/English bilingual books for teens and children * Donate funds to help purchase additional books * Ask vendors, distributors, authors and publishers you work with to donate books to us by contacting cic(a)reforma.org<mailto:cic@reforma.org> * Identify and connect with organizations in your area that work with asylum seekers * Highlight any libraries that are involved in assisting youth seeking asylum Here is the link to the Children in Crisis donation button: refugeechildren.wixsite.com/refugee-children/donate<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frefugeech…> The peak of the arrival of unaccompanied minors, according to sources, has not been reached so this is not a problem that will resolve itself soon. It is a situation that we need to address together and immediately. If you have any questions about the CIC Project and/or are interested in assisting in any way please send an email to cic(a)reforma.org<mailto:cic@reforma.org>. Thanks in advance for your generosity, -Patrick Sullivan & Oralia Garza de Cortes Co-Chairs of REFORMA's Children in Crisis Project Click Youth Media Challenge PBS Wisconsin Education and Play Make Learn invite students in grades K-12 to submit their media productions for the first ever Click Youth Media Challenge. Student-made media will be available to view during the 2021 Play Make Learn Conference. Prizes will be awarded at the conference for top entries. Students and media educators will be invited to participate in a panel with an audience of experts. This year's contest will focus on the connection between sound and image. Students are encouraged to create videos or podcasts, paying close attention to the ways that audio and image influence storytelling. Learn More<https://iw.t.hubspotemail.net/e2t/tc/VXgnks8yTC7YW7kG1Xf1cRh81W8ZpTlp4n6hG7…> Earth Day 2021 - April 20-22 https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/ Register an event on their site and plan an event using their Earth Day Action Toolkit<https://www.earthday.org/toolkit-earth-day-2021-restore-our-earth/>. In the News... Michigan school COVID outbreaks surge 47% in 2 weeks; some return to remote, Bridge<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bridge…> Michigan to work on social, emotional needs of residents<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenco…> - Adrian Daily Telegram, 4.6.2021 When the Going Gets Tough: Alaskans Come Together to Tackle Food Insecurity in Sitka<http://sustainablesoutheast.net/when-the-going-gets-tough-alaskans-come-tog…> - Sustainable Southeast Partnership (Sitka Public Library's SFSP) Breaking: Governor Whitmer at a 10am press conference called for 2 week voluntary pause of in-person high school, sports, indoor dining, etc.: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIEOG/bulletins/2cc1947?reqfrom=sh… LM Webinars - full list available on LM's CE Registration Site<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>. Wandoo Reader Deep Dive with DEMCO<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, April 20, 2020 11:00 AM ET This live session should be attended by those users who will be using Wandoo Reader. We will take a deep dive into the Wandoo Reader functionality. 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 Mindfulness: Kind Mind<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> - MSU Extension Monday, April 12, 2021 1:30-3:30 p.m. ET Mindfulness gives us the ability to observe our thoughts from an outside perspective. Develop your "detached observer" to put some distance between you and the drama in your mind. This lesson will focus on using mindfulness to help you learn to pay mindful attention to your thoughts, learn the importance of self-compassion, how to "de-fuse" harsh thinking and harness the power of acceptance and gratitude to relieve stress. 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. The Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> - LM's Best Storytelling Practices with Jenifer Strauss Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when they get home. 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. 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. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. You'll receive fun, hands-on experience with why we overuse "no" to restrict progress, and how we can get to a "yes" mindset in order to move forward together with more positivity and creativity. 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. Participants also receive links to instructional demonstrations of improv games to play online or in-person with young patrons, families, and friends. Register with your co-workers for improved collaboration and program development. 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. Tips for Virtual, Outdoor, In-Person Programming During COVID-19 - Children, Youth, and Family<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> PCI Webinars May 26, 2021 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET This interactive and informative 90-minute webinar will introduce emerging practices, fundamental methods, and knowledge to empower library staff to: * incorporate children, youth, and family programming during the COVID-19 pandemic challenge, * design, implement, and assess programs, including the use of take-home kits, * reinvent their role with customers, * strengthen collaborations among peers and community partners, * help make the library a magnet drawing people into a realm to elevate an individual's capacity for learning, discovering excellence, and contributing to life no matter the challenge. An emphasis will be placed on virtual programming, however, examples of all program types - virtual, outdoor, in-person, and hybrid (in-person and virtual) - will be used for all sizes of libraries, budgets, and ambition. 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. Stay safe, 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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Staff Changes at Library of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

We would like to introduce Barb Williams as our newest staff member in the Library Development department. Barb fills the position that has been vacant since Kathy Kosinski moved out of state last year. Barb is the Library Development Analyst and handles data and marketing projects related to MeL and other Library Development services. You can reach Barb at williamsb39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:williamsb39@michigan.gov> or 517-241-2149. We have also had a departure. Evette Atkin, Continuing Education Coordinator, is no longer with the Library of Michigan. You can reach out to us regarding continuing education activities or programs by using LM-LibTraining(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov>. Contact information has been updated on our website as well regarding both staff updates. Please let us know if you have any questions. Have a good weekend! Shannon 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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Library Director Posting Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library
by MH Cheryl Smith 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Timothy C Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library 117 W Williams Street, Howard City, MI 49329 Position Announcement: Library Director The Timothy C Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library is accepting resumes for the full time position of Library Director. The library is a class three serving 9,714 and located 30 miles north of Grand Rapids on the US 131 corridor. Qualifications: The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three years of library employment. Degree in library science preferred. Library experience should include a knowledge of public library services and collections, or its equivalent. Experience in supervision and management is required. Financial management experience a plus. Strong communications skills including the use of social media and web page design. The candidate will have previously completed or will complete the New Director’s Workshop within six months and complete the Advanced Director’s Workshop within eighteen months of being appointed. Duties include: Draft and recommend policies and procedures, and reports to the Reynolds Township Library Board and attends Board meetings. Daily operations and staffing including hiring, firing, discipline, training, and evaluation. Perform financial functions including invoice processing and payment, deposits, payroll and related reports, financial reporting, annual audit coordination, and budgeting. Develop and maintains the library collections of materials, both physical and digital. Act as a liaison and ambassador of the Library and the Board to the local community including the Friends, the library community, and other relevant parties. Negotiates contracts, writes and administers grants, and building maintenance. Maintain the Library web page and other social media sites. Maintain statistics to compile monthly, quarterly, and year end reports as required. Individuals interested in this position should mail a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information to: Mary Ann Wilson, Vice President Timothy C Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library 117 W Williams St Howard City, MI 49329 Application deadline is Friday April 23, 2021. Cheryl Smith -- Asst. Director Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library PO Box 220 117 W. Williams St. Howard City, MI 49329 phone:231-937-5575 www.tchrtl.org

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MLA Community Collaborations Virtual Workshop Registration
by Amber Sheerin 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Remember to sign-up for next Wednesday’s virtual workshop with the Jackson Collaborative Network! Jackson District Library is fortunate to be a partner of the Jackson Collaborative Network (JCN), a group of members from dozens of organizations, dedicated to the collective aim of identifying and addressing the root causes of systems issues that are contributing to inequities for residents and creating systems that support a healthy community. Learn how JDL uses this partnership to listen to community health survey data, to support service agencies by sharing program information, and to address barriers to accessing services. It's going to be a great workshop. Learn more and register here!<https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de…> [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Amber Sheerin, CMP, CTA Program and Event Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 517-816-7015 asheerin(a)milibraries.org<mailto:asheerin@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milibr…> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> and Twitter<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…>!

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New Pew: Social Media Use In 2021
by Jim Flury 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Good Morning, While there are likely no surprises in store for anyone who reads this, the report contains useful information concerning which social media platforms are being used and by whom, which could in turn serve to provide guidance as to which platforms to use to promote your library, as well as which age group(s) is/are most likely to see those promotional efforts. [ https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/04/07/social-media-use-in-2021/ | https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/04/07/social-media-use-in-2021/ ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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New MeL Virtual Rooms!
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

MeL is excited to share our new virtual library rooms! Designed to support virtual and hybrid learning, MeL's virtual library rooms provide new ways to engage patrons, spotlight your library collections, and provide a sense of place. Virtual library rooms are available for early childhood, school age, and teen patrons. Features * Rooms are created in Google Slides to offer lots of flexibility. Make your own copy and customize as much as you want, including adding your library's logo, then publish! * Customize the books you place on the bookshelves, including curating by theme or topic. * Clickable objects are directly linked to MeL content. * A "Tour Michigan with MeL<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…>" map is available in each room with links directly to content in MeL. You'll find the link to the virtual library rooms<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.goo…> on MeL.org's Library Staff<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…> page. Here's a peek at the early childhood virtual library room. [Michigan eLibrary early childhood virtual library space.] If you are having any issues linking to MeL eResources, please reference the MeL eResource Access Page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.…> or contact meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:meldatabaseshelp@mcls.org>. Happy Friday! 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:image002.png@01D72D1A.D8D89070]

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