August 2021 - Michlib-l

Job Posting: Full-time Librarian, Marketing and Public Relations at Northville District Library
by Maria Williams 16 Aug '21

16 Aug '21

Good Morning- Northville District Library is seeking an enthusiastic and service-oriented individual for a full-time position as our Marketing and Public Relations Librarian. The application deadline is August 27, 2021. View the job posting here: https://northvillelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Posting-Librarian-… More information is available on our employment webpage here: [ https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 | https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 ] Hope everyone has a good week, with full electricity! Warm regards, Maria Williams Assistant Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 208 [ mailto:mwilliams@northvillelibrary.org | mwilliams(a)northvillelibrary.org ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi… | Currently Reading ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi… ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature | ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_… | Get your own email signature ]

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FW: Get Ready for Library Card Sign-Up Month and Win PAW Patrol Swag for Your Library
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Aug '21

16 Aug '21

ICYMI - free library card sign-up month social media tools and more. #LibrariesEmpower #LibraryCardSignupMonth! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - 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/> Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View as a web page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. [Libraries Transform]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Free Library Card Sign-up Month tools to promote the power of a library card are now available<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Septiembre es el Mes de inscripci?n para la tarjeta de la biblioteca. "La tarjeta de la biblioteca te da una oportunidad de descubrimiento y acceso a un mundo rico y diverso. Adem?s, te empodera para hacer cambios y conocer nuevas historias". Marley Dias, Presidenta Honor?fica.]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> During Library Card Sign-up Month<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>, the American Library Association (ALA) and librarians across the country will remind students, parents, and caregivers that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Each September, ALA and libraries around the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month. A library card provides access to technology, multimedia content. and educational programming that transforms lives and strengthens communities. Libraries provide people of all ages the opportunity to pursue their dreams and passions. All libraries can participate and amplify this message using free tools from ALA. They include: * Promotional artwork featuring this year's Library Card Sign-up Honorary Chair, Marley Dias, the 16-year-old author, executive producer of Netflix's Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices, and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. * Audio public service announcements<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> (PSAs) featuring Phil Morehart, host of American Libraries magazine's Call Number podcast. These include ready-to-air PSAs for radio stations tagged with the ALA ID lasting 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds in both the WAV and MP3 formats. They also include customizable PSAs of similar length to which ALA members can add their own ID. * Social media graphics<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> in both English and Spanish. Libraries and library lovers are encouraged to share their stories on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. ALA's digital graphics are free for all to use on their websites and social media accounts. * Other tools, such as a sample press release, PSA scripts, mini-posters, and yard and window signs are available on the Library Card Sign-up Month web page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.o…>. In addition, all libraries are encouraged to ask their patrons how their library empowers them or their community. Just use the hashtag #LibrariesEmpower on Twitter or Instagram from Sept. 1 to Sept. 22. Entries can also be submitted by posting as a comment or wall post on the I Love Libraries Facebook page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. The creator of one randomly selected post will receive a $100 Visa gift card and an ALA Graphics The Child Poster<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. Additionally, three second-place winners will receive an ALA Graphics The Child Poster. The PAW Patrol is on a roll at your library<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Bookmarks featuring character from PAW Patrol: The Movie]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> The wildly popular pups of PAW Patrol are headed to the big screen this month. In the film the crime-fighting dogs go on an epic adventure - and you can too when you visit your local library. Libraries provide access to e-books, audio books, movies, video games, and more that take us on fantastic journeys. To celebrate the film, ALA has teamed up with Ryder and crew to give away thousands of bookmarks libraries can share with their communities. Featuring Chase, Marshall and Skye, the bookmark celebrates the new film and will delight fans of Ryder and everyone's favorite heroic pups. Fifty libraries will be randomly selected to receive 200-300 bookmarks free of charge shipped to your library. Please enter your information here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. BYOT: Bring your own tea and hear from authors of forthcoming fall titles<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Join us for a virtual Gala Author Tea. sponsored by Data Axle Reference Solutions. Moderated by Barbara Hoffert of Library Journal's Prepub ALert. Thursday, August 19, 1 pm ET at United Virtual. Ruth Ozeki (The Book of Form and Emptiness: A Novel), Daniel Black (Don't Cry for Me), David Wright Falade (Black Cloud Rising), and Meg Waite Clayton (The Postmistress of Paris)]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> United for Libraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>, a division of ALA, will host its annual Gala Author Tea<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> event via Facebook Livestream will be presented virtually and available to join free via Facebook livestream on Thursday, August 19, 2021, 1:00 pm ET. Enjoy your beverage of choice while hearing from writers Ruth Ozeki<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> (The Book of Form and Emptiness: A Novel<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>), Daniel Black (Don't Cry for Me<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>), David Wright Falade (Black Cloud Rising<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>), and Meg Waite Clayton (The Postmistress of Paris<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>). Barbara Hoffert, editor of LibraryJournal's Prepub Alert, will moderate. Part of United for Libraries' 2021 Virtual Event<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. Learn more about the Gala Author Tea<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. "What's More Punk than the Public Library? Fundraising as a Friends Group" + more at United for Libraries Virtual 2021<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [T-shitrt: What's more punk than the public library]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> United for Libraries Virtual 2021<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>, August 17-19, will offer 10+ educational sessions for library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and the staff who work with them.. On Thursday Aug. 19th at noon ET, the Mt. Pleasant Library Friends in Washington, DC. will discuss how they tripled their fundraising budget through online sales of a viral t-shirt, resulting in over 7,000 sales internationally. Learn more about the session<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. Nominations are open for this year's I Love My Librarian Award<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Show your librarian some love. I Love My Librarian Award. Nominate by September 27.]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> ALA invites all library users to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. The national award recognizes librarians working in public, school, college, community college, or university libraries for their outstanding public service contributions. Nominations are accepted online<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> now through September 27, 2021. ALA member leaders will select ten librarians from thousands of nominations, and each will receive $5,000 in recognition of their outstanding public service. The association will honor award recipients at the I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony on January 22, 2022 at LibLearnX<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> in San Antonio, Texas. Winners also will receive complimentary LibLearnX registration as part of their award packages as well as a $750 travel stipend. Spread the word. Nominate a librarian in your life or encourage others to do so. Promotional resources are available<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> to everyone. RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE: Help Library Users Take Advantage of the EBB <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Emergency Broadband Benefit Info Session for Fronline Library Staff: A virtual training to learn how you can help get people connected to affordable internet featuring FCC and USAC Staff and FCC Acting Chair, Jessica Rosenwald]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> More than 550 library professionals signed up for a July webinar and training session ALA supported alongside Heartland Forward. During the session attendees learned how they can empower patrons to participate in the Federal Communications Commission's Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program to access affordable internet. Heartland Forward and ALA share a commitment to closing the digital divide and recognizing the important role libraries play in solving the connectivity crisis. Watch the webinar here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> if you missed it live. In April, ALA Past President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. said of EBB, "The American Library Association and library workers nationwide welcome the creation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program as one step among many needed to address longstanding barriers to broadband access and use. K-12 school, college and university, and public libraries see first-hand the digital chasms so many students, families, and people of all ages have experienced." Heartland Forward has also created a toolkit of printable and shareable materials<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> about the Emergency Broadband Benefit. _______________________________________________ Other news you may have missed: ALA publishes new resource on how to conduct a library tour with your legislators<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Channing Tatum, New Kid, and more debut in fall ALA Graphics catalog<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> _______________________________________________ Thank You for Being a Part of Libraries Transform!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Map of the United States with pins to indicate locations of the Libraries Transform participants.]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Because of you, more than 18,000 libraries and library advocates have joined Libraries Transform! Encourage your colleagues to sign up at LibrariesTransform.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. [Facebook]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Twitter]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [LinkedIn]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [YouTube]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Instagram]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Questions? Email campaign(a)ala.org<mailto:campaign@ala.org>. American Library Association 225 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601 | 1.800.545.2433 ala.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> | librariestransform.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Higher Logic]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>

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LTPL invites you to join tomorrow's virtual Genealogy presentation
by Katie Rothley 16 Aug '21

16 Aug '21

Good morning everyone! LTPL invites anyone interested in genealogy to please consider joining us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30pm via zoom for a virtual presentation on researching WWI and WWII Military records. Our guest speaker is Cynthia Grostick. Registration is required to receive the zoom link and passcode. Register on LTPL's website here: https://lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-event-7/ Event description: In this class, we will learn a brief history of both conflicts, the various types of records that are available, alternative sources available if access to the records is not an option, and what we can do to remember these brave men and women who answered their nation's call to arms. Thank you! Hope everyone has a great day. (Please excuse cross-posting) -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Outreach Librarian Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd. South Lyon, MI 48178

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Power restored
by James B Lenze 16 Aug '21

16 Aug '21

Garden City Public Library has power and will open today with normal hours. James James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135

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Museum of Magic Virtual Tour - Free Zoom Program
by Mallory Metzger 15 Aug '21

15 Aug '21

Feel free to share this upcoming program with anyone who might be interested! Coming up on Monday, August 16 at 6 pm, Hackley Public Library is having a virtual, Zoom tour of the Museum of Magic, which has been described as the "Smithsonian of Magic." Free to enjoy! For more details or to register, visit the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdCXuLLibFPbr8sv3_tDfv0gn7KIyDZCx… -- *Mallory Metzger* Marketing and Program Coordinator Hackley Public Library (231) 722-8008 mmetzger(a)hackleylibrary.org

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STATE LIBRARIAN'S EXCELLENCE AWARD
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Aug '21

15 Aug '21

STATE LIBRARIAN'S EXCELLENCE AWARD APPLICATION INFORMATION The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libra…> will be awarded to a library of any type (public, academic, school, special, tribal, etc.), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One (1) library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display. DEADLINE The absolute deadline for nominations is Friday, August 13, 2021. There will be no extensions. Submissions will be accepted online only. EVALUATION FACTORS Include demonstrating that your library provides superior service to its customers and community through library programs and staff interactions with customers and the service community. NOMINATION SUBMISSION Library directors, trustees, library users, administrators, or parent agency representatives may make nominations. *Note: Nominations entered should be for the library, not for the library director. Nominations may be submitted via the online application, linked below. You will need to create a username and password to access and complete the application. If you have previously created an account when applying for a grant from the Library of Michigan, you may use that same username and password. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_5829?SA=SNA&FID=35054<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grant…> RETURN TO A SAVED OR SUBMITTED APPLICATION https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_5829?SA=AM<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grant…> Nominations must be supported by at least three letters of recommendation from the Library's constituency (patrons/customers, members of governing bodies, community organizations or groups, others you feel are relevant). Selection panel representatives include the State Librarian, the director of the SLEA- winning library from the previous year, and representatives from the Library of Michigan, an academic library, a public library, a school library, and a special library. The award recipients will be recognized by the State Librarian at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.milib…> in October. CONTACT PERSON Lori Poznanski-Mason, Administrative Assistant to the State Librarian Library of Michigan Email: Poznanskil(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Poznanskil@Michigan.gov> Phone: 517-335-1518

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Royal Oak Public Library opening Saturday at 2 pm
by Adrienne Breznau 14 Aug '21

14 Aug '21

We have power again hurray! Hours today will be 2-6 pm, closed Sunday and then back to normal on Monday. Have a great weekend! Adrienne

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FCL is Hiring!
by Crystal Peterson 14 Aug '21

14 Aug '21

FCL is has a Senior Outreach Para-Professional position to fill. Crystal C. Peterson Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library<http://www.farmlib.org/> 32737 West Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334<%20%20> Ph: 248-848-430<tel:248-848-4302>3 Fax: 248-553-6892<tel:248-553-6892> [blocklogolarge]

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Brandon Library is open today, 8/14
by Rebecca Higgerson 14 Aug '21

14 Aug '21

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Royal Oak Public Library power outage continues
by Adrienne Breznau 14 Aug '21

14 Aug '21

Saturday, 8/14/21-day 3 with no power. I'll update again when the power is restored. (Hopefully Monday because other people are getting power back on a day before expected.) Keep your fingers crossed for us! Adrienne

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