July 2021 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

free Zoom presentation on the James Webb Space Telescope and its mission
by Jennifer Dye 23 Jul '21

23 Jul '21

Join DPL on Zoom as Solar System Ambassador Emily Elmer explores the power and capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope, and outlines the projected mission. Tuesday, July 27, 6:00 p.m. Registration requested: https://dpl-james-webb-telescope.eventbrite.com The launch is scheduled for October 2021. Detroit Public Library will be partnering with the Wayne State University Planetarium on a series program about the Webb telescope in the fall. These will be announced later. 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 [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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Information on International Language collections
by Sarah Vargas 23 Jul '21

23 Jul '21

Hi all! If you have an international language collection, can you please send me information on it? Proposals, collection development guidelines, budgets, popular languages, etc... Many thanks! Please reply off-list if you would like responses sent to you. - Sarah -- Sarah Vargas (she/her) Adult Services Librarian Plymouth District Library (734) 453-0750 ext. 241

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MCLS Offices closing at noon today
by Sean Cwiek 23 Jul '21

23 Jul '21

Hello all - The MCLS offices will be closing today at noon. We will be back on Monday, July 26 to answer your MCLS, MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES questions. MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org Thanks. Sean Cwiek MeL Systems Analyst Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 148 CwiekS(a)mcls.org<mailto:CwiekS@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.gif@01D77F4B.0B94E0E0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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"Give My Books"
by Barbara Beaton 22 Jul '21

22 Jul '21

Is anyone familiar with this operation (not a non-profit according to their website), located in Ann Arbor? They apparently collect and redistribute (and sell) books and other media from individuals, etc. https://www.givemybooks.com/ Thanks for any info you can send our way! Barbara Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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Telehealth at the Library? You Bet! Blog post from SHLB
by White, Shannon (MDE) 22 Jul '21

22 Jul '21

https://www.shlb.org/blog/2021/07/Telehealth-At-the-Library-You-Bet/ Schools, Health, and Libraries Broadband Coalition, a nonprofit advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. that strives to close the digital divide by promoting high-quality broadband for anchor institutions and their communities. Read their latest blog post by guest author, Craig Settles, on libraries and telehealth here<https://www.shlb.org/blog/2021/07/Telehealth-At-the-Library-You-Bet/>. sdw 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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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 22 Jul '21

22 Jul '21

Teen Services Time to prepare for TeenTober! TeenTober is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October. It aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services, and the innovative ways teens services help teens learn new skills and fuel their passions in and outside the library. Check out the website for TeenTober Toolkit<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> and download the free web graphics<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…>! If you'd like to receive updates about TeenTober, please sign up here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…>. Are you curious about Discord? Want to know more about starting your own Discord server and using it for library services and programs? Have no idea what Discord is? Check out our new "Getting Started with Discord" toolkit, authored by Jenny Liebig, and produced by the Idaho Commission for Libraries. The toolkit can be found on the ICfL's Teen Programming Resources page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraries…>, along with an Author Visit toolkit that was published last year. ALA ALA Accepting Applications for Class of 2022 ALA Emerging Leaders Deadline: August 30 | Apply here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> The ALA Emerging Leaders program is a leadership development program that enables newer library workers from across the country and Canada to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. Resources Leap Into Science The Detroit Zoological Society<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdetroitzo…>, the Library of Michigan<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>, and the Michigan Afterschool Partnership <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miaft…> are excited to announce Leap into Science<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fleap.fi.ed…> training opportunities for public libraries and afterschool partners. Participating public libraries and afterschool program partners will receive support to purchase materials you need to run a "Light & Shadow" based STEM program. Registration will be limited, so be sure to complete this interest form<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> by end of day, Friday, August 13th, for a chance to be selected. The Eric Carle Museum: Making Art Together A large collection of articles from the Art Studio team document how The Eric Carle Museum designs and facilitates creative projects for all ages. Check out their shared materials, ideas, and reflections: https://www.carlemuseum.org/education/making-art-together. Block Play: Building a Foundation of Early Learning in the Library<https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/block-play-building-a-foundation-of-early-l…> Recording (2018) from the Indiana State Library Talk! Sing! Read! Write! Play, especially with blocks! Play is an integral component of the development of young children, which is increasingly reflected in libraries through their design and programming. During this webinar you will learn why block play is so powerful, how staff at Allen County Public Library tackled the challenge of adding more play-specifically block play-to their program offerings, and how to adapt their initiative for libraries big and small. Summer Library Programming The CSLP annual end-of-summer survey is now open. Your input on this survey is vital to the future of this program (you do not have to be using the CSLP theme to participate). Please complete the survey by Friday, September 17, 2021. The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/qPLPy8p1YKYzakKA8<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…>. The audience for the survey is public library staff who played an active role in administering or running 2021 summer library programming. Multiple library staff from the same library should complete the sections of the survey most relevant to their work; e.g. children, teen, or adult programs. Please contact me with any questions. Job Opportunities A number of open library positions have been posted to Michlib-L recently. Don't forget you can view the archives as a subscriber. To join Michlib-L, MiYouth, or other LM channels, go to: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89054-310372-…. Not to encourage anyone to leave MI, but Iowa State Library is seeking a Youth Services Consultant: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3153052/library-consultant…, feel free to share with your contacts. Closes July 27th. In the News... Raising the Future: America's Child Care Dilemma<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/tag/raising-the-future> - PBS series report Wishing you a sunny weekend ahead, 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/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D77F0C.78B2AE30] Check with your local public library for details on their summer library program!

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Job Posting -Library Assistant II, Loutit District Library, Grand Haven
by Allison Boyer 22 Jul '21

22 Jul '21

Loutit District Library <http://loutitlibrary.org/>, Grand Haven Mi - Job Posting for Library Assistant II (Part time, 28hrs) See post below and http://loutitlibrary.org/about-us/jobs for complete job description. Loutit District Library seeks an organized and energetic individual to work 28 hours per week in Youth Services. The position involves extensive work with the public, especially youth, in answering questions, recommending books, and assisting with the online catalog. The primary functions of this job include reference and reader’s advisory services, assisting with youth programs, collection development, and cataloging materials. This position includes weekends and evenings. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, computer proficiency, and flexible schedule required. Public library experience and interest in working with upper elementary/pre-teens preferred. Hourly wage for this position is $16.00 per hour. Apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and three professional references in PDF format to Allison Boyer, Head of Youth Services, via email at aboyer(a)loutitlibrary.org by 6:00pm on Thursday, August 12. Hope everyone has a nice day! Allison <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Allison Boyer Head of Youth Services she/her (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6916 Youth Desk | 616-850-6919 Office | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGvakceRtYoYlJabcxzAcw> Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: 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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Help with teen programming for the fall...
by Lorry Traver 22 Jul '21

22 Jul '21

Hi all, For the fall, out of an abundance of caution, we will not be offering any in-person programming. For my teens, I am drawing a blank on what types of take-home projects or crafts they would be interested in. If anyone has ideas, or knows things the teens are very interested in right now and would enjoy making in the fall, I would greatly appreciate your help. I understand teens are busy in the fall when they go back to school, so wasn't sure what to offer that would entice them to participate. Thanks ahead of time for the help! -- "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." - Dr. Seuss Lorry Traver Youth Services Coordinator Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 ltraver(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043

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FREE to the entire library community - monthlong Emerging Technology Symposium
by Janelle Thomas 22 Jul '21

22 Jul '21

*Brought to the entire library community through the combined efforts of The State Library of Ohio and its sister Regional Library Systems. Please share with anyone who may be interested. FREE!* https://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=63785 -- Janelle Thomas Executive Director *NORWELD* 181 1/2 S. Main Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 Office: 419-352-2903 norweld.org <http://www.norweld.org>

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Seed Library Plant/Seed Swap Next Spring
by Megan Summers 22 Jul '21

22 Jul '21

Hello colleagues, I manage the Seed Library at Royal Oak Public Library. I wanted to put some feelers out about the potential for coordinating a regional plant/seed swap next spring. The basic premise would be to: 1. Amass seedlings, seeds, and plants. 2. Find a Saturday or Sunday where folks can hop from library to library collecting and swapping. If you are interested in participating or have any suggestions for implementation, please reply! We will likely get started on planning in the fall. Best, -- Megan Summers Adult Services Librarian Royal Oak Public Library 222 E 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067 www.ropl.org p: 248.246.3724

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