April 2021 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Preparing for the Next Wave of Pandemic - Fatigued Customers
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

The Niche Staff Skills Academy is now hosting the following high-demand module from PCI: Preparing for the Next Wave of Pandemic - Fatigued Customers<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/24841> New research suggests that pandemic fatigue - the mental exhaustion caused by being in a state of heightened awareness and alertness due to COVID-19 coupled with uncertainty about how the pandemic will develop - is real, and it is already causing an increase in difficult customer behaviors such as resistance to wearing masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines. Is your organization ready and are your employees prepared to safely handle the next wave of customer behaviors? This interactive and informative program will help organizations and their employees create and maintain safe workplace practices, and prepare them to better handle customer conflicts including people who are non-compliant with your rules and policies. As a result of this program attendees will learn: * Their role in customer conflicts: Are their actions and decisions making things better or worse? * How to be more environmentally aware of customer situations before they turn difficult or potentially dangerous * The OODA Loop decision making cycle: Learn to quickly react to difficult customer situations to maintain control and order * Specific phrases to use with customers to set expectations and boundaries with them and to guide their behaviors * 7 Things to never say to a customer...ever again 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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Executive Director position closes Sunday, April 11! LibraryLinkNJ
by Jobeth Bradbury 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

Executive Director - LibraryLinkNJ-The New Jersey Library Cooperative - Closing Sunday, April 11 Moving Forward Together-Connection, Community, Opportunity The Executive Board of LibraryLinkNJ<http://librarylinknj.org/> seeks a creative and innovative leader-responsive to member, staff and state-wide needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals-as its next Executive Director. LibraryLinkNJ is the single, statewide, multi-type library cooperative in New Jersey, working in partnership with its 2,600 multi-type member libraries and the New Jersey State Library to provide access to excellent library services for 8.79 million residents in twenty-one counties. With a $2+ million annual budget and 5 FTE system staff, LibraryLinkNJ is a member-focused organization with a reputation for providing effective continuing education, strong outreach services, high-level support for innovative technologies, and statewide delivery to its multi-type library membership. The Cooperative has over 1100 voting representatives from over 2,600 public and private school, public, academic, institutional, corporate, health sciences and special libraries and library-related agencies. A member-elected Executive Board meets monthly to oversee the programs and services of the organization. LibraryLinkNJ is a 501(c)(3) organization formed from the 2010 consolidation of the four regional cooperatives and is funded by the New Jersey State Library; members join at no charge and pay no dues. >From the mountains of High Point to the shore areas of the Atlantic Ocean, New Jersey is a model of geographic diversity. It is the 11th most populous and the most densely populated of the 50 states. Bordering New Jersey on the north and east are the metropolitan areas of New York and on the west and southwest by Pennsylvania and Delaware. Known as the Garden State, the state still lives up to its name, and continues to have major cities and industries, pleasant suburbs and rural areas located throughout the state and easily accessible through a wide network transportation system. The LibraryLinkNJ office is in Ewing, NJ. For more information on LibraryLinkNJ, the area, and the State, please visit LibraryLinkNJ Links<https://www.bradburymiller.com/LibraryLinkNJLinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Executive Director's primary role is to provide leadership and initiative for LibraryLinkNJ. The ED works with the Executive Board and members of the Cooperative in the development and implementation of programs to enhance library services in New Jersey; manages the headquarters office; makes recommendations to the Executive Board concerning the hiring of office staff; and supervises and motivates staff in accordance with policies adopted by the Executive Board. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the New Jersey State Library and with Board committees drafts the annual strategic initiatives and budget for review and approval. The ED also serves as a liaison to local, county, state and national library organizations and is dedicated to "Moving Forward Together." Key opportunities include exploring and developing alternative funding streams through fundraising and development, continuing to look for and implement cost-savings strategies, developing an ambitious year-round continuing education program, developing and evaluating an RFP for continued statewide delivery service, and reinventing and reimagining LibraryLinkNJ for 2021 and the future. Qualifications. Required qualifications include an M.L.S. degree from an A.L.A. accredited institution and five years of professional library experience, including three years of experience in an administrative/managerial position in a library, nonprofit organization or private corporation. Additional qualifications include a comprehensive knowledge of library and networking services and trends, budgeting and financial management, experience reporting to a governing Board, and a strong commitment to the evolving role of technology in the successful management of organizations and in library services. Extensive travel within the state is expected when deemed safe to do so and experience with multi-type library cooperation is desirable. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $115,000 - 130,000 (placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com>. This position closes April 11, 2021. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gossag…> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.r2…> to get the latest updates!

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Webinar Starts in One Hour -Special Session on Emergency Connectivity Fund (EF) "Beyond the Parking Lot!"
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

View this email in your browser<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.m…> [https://mcusercontent.com/6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d/images/ae242d60-14f7-40…] "What's a Library...?" Special Session on the Emergency Connectivity Fund(ECF). Game changer? Definitely! Starts in ONE Hour - 11am EDT, April 8 *** Registration Still Open ***<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> * The $7.1 Billion ECF will reimburse 100% the purchase of "eligible equipment," "advanced telecommunications or information services," or both. (!) * May be used by patrons outside the library location. (!) * ECF support may not exceed an amount that the FCC will determine to be reasonable. (?) PUBLIC NOTICE<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> "WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES TO ADDRESS THE HOMEWORK GAP DURING THE PANDEMIC." * WC Docket No. 21-93 * Comments Due: April 5, 2021 * Reply Comments Due: April 23, 2021 (!) Join our special session to explore definitions, limitations and opportunities under this $7.1 Billion appropriation. Tune in to help your library prepare to take advantage of this historic opportunity to extend connectivity in new places and spaces in the community. 4/8 Panel: * Bob Bocher, ALA Fellow on e-Rate and Broadband * John Harrington, CEO, Funds for Learning, LLC * John Windhausen, Executive Director, SHLB Coalition Background recorded sessions & comment: * 4/2: Session 41 "E-rate Funds for Remote Learning"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> * 3/31: SHLB Webinar: "What Could Schools and Libraries Do With $7 Billion?"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> * 3/26: Session 40: "Emergency Connectivity Fund"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> * 2/17: GLN Comments<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> on SHLB Petition to FCC "Allowing the Use of E-rate Funds for Remote Learning" *** Registration Still Open ***<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…>

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Bookmobile Part Time Clerical Position
by Kevin Ayala 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

The Bay County Library System has an opening on its bookmobile, we have an opening for a part time clerical position, if interested please contact me. Thanks. Kevin M. Ayala Assistant Director Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 (989)894-2837 ext. 2219

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SEMLOL Spring Meeting
by SEMLOL Executive Board 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

Hello! *There is still time to register for the* SEMLOL Spring 2021 Meeting: Community and Outreach in Libraries Friday, April 9th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm *Registration Information available at Eventbrite link: tinyurl.com/9yee5z <http://tinyurl.com/9yee5zk7>k7* SEMLOL Spring 2021 Meeting Flyer <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeBbcoc3ru-BD-30JRC3wmBlSCD8WwweQIc80pD…> :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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DVD boxes up for grabs
by Karri Slater 07 Apr '21

07 Apr '21

Houghton Lake zv667 has a tote of DVD boxes available for anyone who needs them.

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online program on Navigating Disinformation, April 13
by Jennifer Dye 07 Apr '21

07 Apr '21

DPL continues to partner with the League of Women Voters Detroit. This month we welcome Nora Benevidez of PEN America for an exploration of techniques for detecting and countering mis- and disinformation online. Tuesday, April 13 6:00-7:00 p.m. Registration requested: https://dpl-navigating-disinformation.eventbrite.com [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F128768925%2F13…]<https://dpl-navigating-disinformation.eventbrite.com/> Navigating Disinformation<https://dpl-navigating-disinformation.eventbrite.com/> Learn how to detect and counter disinformation and misinformation dpl-navigating-disinformation.eventbrite.com Feel free to forward this information. All are welcome. We have had several people from the UK in earlier League of Women Voters and astronomy programs--one of the advantages of Eventbrite. Jennifer Jennifer Dye BST/SSER, Assistant Manager Main Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave. Tu-Sat 10-6 Detroit, Michigan 48202 Registration [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ALL KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS WILL REOPEN MONDAY, MARCH 8
by Farrell Howe 07 Apr '21

07 Apr '21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 2 CONTACT: Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library farrellh(a)kpl.gov<mailto:farrellh@kpl.gov> 269-553-7800 Kalamazoo Public Library Will Reopen Monday, March 8 Kalamazoo, MI–Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Kalamazoo Public Library is pleased to announce that all library locations will reopen to the public with limited access to services on Monday, March 8. Curbside service will continue to be offered at all locations. In order to prepare our buildings to reopen to the public, all KPL locations will be closed the following days: * Central Library will be closed Thursday, March 4 through Saturday, March 6 * Alma Powell, Eastwood, Oshtemo, and Washington Square Branches will be closed Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6. * All locations are closed on Sundays. * Curbside service will not be available during this closure period. Temporary Limited Access Locations & Hours * Alma Powell Branch<http://www.kpl.gov/pow>: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * Central<http://www.kpl.gov/cen>: Monday–Friday | 10 am–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * Eastwood Branch<http://www.kpl.gov/eas>: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * Oshtemo Branch<http://www.kpl.gov/osh>: Monday–Friday | 10 am–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * Washington Square Branch<http://www.kpl.gov/wsq>: Monday–Friday | 1–6 pm & Saturday | 10 am–2 pm * All locations are closed on Sundays Temporary Limited Access Services & Procedures Patron and staff safety is our top priority. To provide the best visiting experience for everyone, we ask patrons to abide by the following requirements: * All patrons (including children age 5 and older) are required to properly wear (covering nose and mouth) a face-covering at all times during their visit. If you do not have one, a mask will be provided by KPL staff upon entry. * If you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html>, please do not enter. * Patrons must maintain 6 feet of distance from one another. * Each location will only allow 25% of building capacity at one time. * Patrons will have 1-hour maximum to browse, use the computer or check out materials. * Remember that KPL is “fine-free” so you will not face any overdue fees. * All printing must be picked up at the service desk. * Toys, puzzles, and musical instruments will not be available in the children’s area. * Multi-use print publications including newspapers and magazines will not be available at this time. * Study rooms and meeting spaces are not available for use for any purpose until further notice. * Hand sanitizer and wipes are available. * All KPL buildings are routinely cleaned by KPL staff. KPL is very excited to welcome back our patrons, and we look forward to seeing you soon! ####

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Extra packing materials
by Karri Slater 07 Apr '21

07 Apr '21

Houghton Lake zv667 has a tote of padded envelopes available if someone would like them. Please respond with your zv code.

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Call numbers & labeling for music CDs compilation
by Don Priest 07 Apr '21

07 Apr '21

Thanks to everyone who responded on my question last week about how to label music CDs, both physically and in the catalog. I appreciate the help! Answers attached, and compiled here. Ours look like this: M-CD CLASSICAL: Tsch M-CD COUNTRY: McGr M-CD ROCK: Eagl Yes, they match the call number exactly. Do your CDs still circ well? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, Here at Waterford, our CDs are shelved with the jewel case “spines” facing out. We don’t have CD shelving or bins that allow for browsing where you can flip through and see the covers. We have our CDs separated into 12 genres (see attached) and are shelved alphabetically by genre first (the order is on the attached sign) and then alphabetically by artist, group, show, etc. within each genre group. We put a white label on the spine with the artist’s last name ( Mellencamp for John Mellencamp), first or only word for group name ( Foo for Foo Fighters, Metallica for Metallica), first word for show ( Phantom for Phantom of the Opera), or first word of the title if there are various artists ( Now for Now That’s What I Call Christmas). At the top and the bottom of the jewel case spine we put Avery dot labels or foil stars of varying colors that indicates the genre. We have the attached sign prominently displayed on the shelf to guide patrons. In the catalog, the Shelf Location would say CD POP/ROCK MELLENCAMP or CD HOLIDAY NOW, etc. I’ve attached pictures. Hope this helps. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We do genre and first three letters of the artist. Pages shelve them by the artists full name. Like you would shelf fiction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello, This is the Muskegon Area District Library. We put a label on our music CDs that goes like this: CD <GENRE> <GROUP NAME or ARTIST LAST NAME, ARTIST FIRST NAME> <TITLE> <# DISCS> We use Midwest Tape for our vendor and they do the labeling for us. They create a new insert with the original artwork and a 3/4-inch white band at the top that has the label, library logo, and barcode. We set aside a range of barcodes for Midwest Tape to use so they can generate working barcodes for us. We don't bother with spine labels on our CDs. The spines are too narrow to see much lettering. Having the artist and the title printed on the label is what we have settled on as the easiest way to deal with CD covers where the title isn't easy to read. Our call numbers are identical to the labels, except we only use the first word of the artist and omit the title. So our call numbers go CD <GENRE> <ARTIST LAST NAME OR FIRST NAME OF GROUP>. We file CDs by genre and then artist. Our collection is only about 4,600 CDs spread over 10 branches so our branch collections aren't that large. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- …our collection is relatively small (about 6 shelves of CDs). We just don't get people taking out music that much. So take everything with a nice heaping pinch of salt. However, we label the top left of the CD cover and the side. For example, a cover label for a Katy Perry CD would say: CD POP/ROCK PERRY and on the side we have CD PER (2 lines). When the pages shelve them back they can see the front label with genre. The sections are marked for patrons and they would simply search by looking for Perry in the Pop Section. So they see CD PER. It works for our library. Some may hate the two label system but our section is never in disarray. Patrons find them with ease and pages shelve them with ease. We label our music sections so patrons can look by genre then look for artist name with call number. The sections we have our Classical, Country, Easy Listening, Folk, Holiday, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Rap/R&B, Religious, and Soundtrack. Lastly, depending on the cases you use for CDs it can limit how much you put on the call number. I find with a CD the first 3 letters of artist name are still large enough for anyone to read. You could also implement what Melvindale use to do….They used the color tape at the top of the side to denote genre. Each genre had a color and they simply put musician name on call number. Red was classical, blue was jazz, white was country, and so on...I would not go with it myself because it wears over time and peels off. Just thought I'd mention that system as well. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We label the front but we also have these dandy roll out shelves so we can shelve face out that make browsing a breeze. Out collection is right at about 1000 titles but they are getting checked out less and less as patrons steam and download more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At ALPK we color code by genre, then number in ascending order. The (empty) cases are shelved by genre, and the numbering system makes it easy for Circ staff to grab the correct disk(s). Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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