August 2021 - Michlib-l

Upcoming SW Michigan Author Appearance: Mitch Horowitz
by Dan Hutchins 07 Aug '21

07 Aug '21

On Saturday, September 11 at 1:00 PM Van Buren District Library will host author Mitch Horowitz at the Van Buren Conference Center, located at: 490 S. Paw Paw St.Lawrence, MI 49064 Mitch is the author of “Occult America: White House Séances, Ouija Circles, Masons, and the Secret Mystic History of Our Nation”, “One Simple Idea: How the Lessons of Positive Thinking Can Transform Your Life”, and “The Miracle Club: How Thoughts Become Reality.” Mitch Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and one of today's most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult. He is among the few occult writers whose work touches the bases of academic scholarship, national journalism, and subculture cred. Mitch’s forthcoming appearance in Van Buren County, southwest Michigan, has been years in the making. This appearance was originally scheduled for April 2020, but was postponed due to the Covid pandemic. Admission to Mitch’s September 11, 2021 Van Buren County appearance is absolutely free and open to all. A limited number of Mitch’s books will be offered for sale, and Mitch will be happy to personally sign them. I would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the work about Mitch’s upcoming appearance. I have attached graphics in PNG format, which you may use to publicize the event on social media. I have also attached an event flyer, a description of Mitch’s appearance entitled “The Secret History of Positive Thinking”, and a brief biography of Mitch, all in PDF format. Questions? Please contact Van Buren District Library at 269-423-4771 or use our handy contact form located here: Ask A Librarian Form | Van Buren District Library Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Ink cartridges available
by Marian Volek 07 Aug '21

07 Aug '21

Helllo! Our copy/fax machine died, and we have a set of four ink cartridges available. The are 410As, three colors and black for HP Laserjet Pro M452, M477.Original price, $130 each cartridge. They are "expired" by about a year, but still sealed in the box. (It's not like they're packages of cheese, I' sure they're just fine.)Make an offer! Marian VolekWest Iron District LibraryIron River, MI 49935906-265-2831

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ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
by Karyn Ruley 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

Hello, I would like to remind everyone that the ALA has no authority over any library whatsoever. Just because they are moving to make libraries places of leftist activism, pushing ideologies stemming from Marxism and critical race theory, does not mean you have to as well. Start speaking up and having more courage about this. The parents in schools can do it. Where do you think the kids go AFTER school? Karyn Ruley Technology Administrator Crawford County Library 201 Plum St. Grayling, MI 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 ext.205 Fax: 989-348-9294 ---------------------------------- Message: 10 Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 09:28:09 -0400 From: Kristin Fontichiaro <font(a)umich.edu> To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics Message-ID: <CAFaG-7xW68=EGY-Sa2z3xMs1wy+sGTn9Dt2nY1ZwJ6+5fGQkKw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi, all -- Announced a few days ago <https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/07/ala-adopts-new-code-ethics-pri…>, ALA has added a 9th principle to the ALA Code of Ethics <https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics>, reading: We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to advance racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration, services, and allocation of resources and spaces. -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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ed2go online training opportunities through MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

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Free to New Home: NYT and Wall Street Journal Microfilm
by Amy Alcenius 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

Hey y'all, We are clearing out some of our storage areas, and there are a couple runs of microfilm we would like to try to re-home. I would greatly appreciate it if they were picked up, but if you need delivery, we can try to work something out. Here's what we have: *New York Times, Jan 1964 thru Dec 2009Wall Street Journal, Jan 1960 thru Dec 2002* Thanks! *Amy Alcenius-Hoisington | Readers Services Librarian* *Pronouns: She/Her/Hers* Kalamazoo Public Library | CEN 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 (269) 553-7927

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Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
by Katie Dover-Taylor 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

As a member of the Public Library Association's Task Force (now Committee) on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in 2017, I recall our discussions as we recommended social justice be added to our group's name and prioritized along with equity, diversity, and inclusion as a major goal in PLA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan <https://www.ala.org/pla/about/mission/strategicplan>. We defined social justice as *"full and equal participation of all groups in a society that is mutually shaped to meet their needs."* I see this principle as in direct alignment with the other principles in the ALA Code of Ethics. It's unfortunate that full and equal participation of all groups in society is such a polarizing idea. When we drafted the Statement and Call to Action for Public Library Workers to Address Racism <https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/edi/calltoaction> last summer, it was with the understanding that library workers must be able to deeply engage in discussions and develop new practices that consciously work to dismantle racism if we are to have any chance of creating institutions that truly provide for everyone in our communities. There are many identities -- race, gender, sexuality, disability, religion, etc. -- that may lead to people being marginalized or harmed in their encounters with libraries. Again, we have to be able to address structural issues intentionally if we want to change that. I am grateful to everyone struggling to move this work forward! I'd be happy to chat about all of this in a format that is more conducive to real conversation -- please feel free to reach out if you're interested. Katie > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: OJ Amber Mclain <amclain(a)patmoslibrary.org> > To: IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen(a)llcoop.org>, michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 11:24:39 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to > ALA Code of Ethics > No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls > directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, > supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups > singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has > been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make > them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed > to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is > unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about > beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about > conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to > provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I > recently did that research for Lakeland: > > Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > To: mweston dowagiacdl.org <mweston(a)dowagiacdl.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to > ALA Code of Ethics > > I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. > To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL > opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently > politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also > bullying people into silence. > > > From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM > Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA > Code of Ethics > > I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent > addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight > principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of > the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our > patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and > "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically > in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial > and social justice". > > Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. > > > > Matt Weston, Library Director > > Dowagiac District Library > > 211 Commercial St. > > Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728 > > 269-782-3826 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- > Jennifer Salgat > Director > Lake Odessa Community Library > 1007 Fourth Avenue > Lake Odessa MI 48849 > 616.374.4591 > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Leslie Warren <lwarren(a)nmu.edu> > To: OJ Amber Mclain <amclain(a)patmoslibrary.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:13:24 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to > ALA Code of Ethics > I support ALA's new statement. Furthermore, this thread has inspired me to > donate to ALA's Spectrum Scholarship Program. The scholarship fund seeks to > encourage racial and ethnic diversity in our profession. > https://www.ala.org/advocacy/spectrum > > Leslie > > Leslie A. Warren > Dean | Library and Instructional Support > Northern Michigan University > 906-227-2117 > 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 > *Pronouns: she, her, hers* > > > > > On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:04 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > >> No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls >> directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, >> supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups >> singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has >> been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make >> them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed >> to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is >> unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about >> beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about >> conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to >> provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I >> recently did that research for Lakeland: >> >> Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> To: mweston dowagiacdl.org <mweston(a)dowagiacdl.org> >> Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT) >> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to >> ALA Code of Ethics >> >> I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. >> To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL >> opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently >> politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also >> bullying people into silence. >> >> >> From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM >> Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA >> Code of Ethics >> >> I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent >> addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight >> principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of >> the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our >> patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and >> "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically >> in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial >> and social justice". >> >> Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. >> >> >> >> Matt Weston, Library Director >> >> Dowagiac District Library >> >> 211 Commercial St. >> >> Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728 >> >> 269-782-3826 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> >> -- >> Jennifer Salgat >> Director >> Lake Odessa Community Library >> 1007 Fourth Avenue >> Lake Odessa MI 48849 >> 616.374.4591 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Journey Robinson <jrobinson(a)commercelibrary.info> > To: Amber Alexander <director(a)pidl.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:19:38 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle > added to ALA Code of Ethics > I would just like to point out that not only are our patrons a diverse > population, but librarians and staff who work in our institutions are as > well. When someone on this listserv claims that addressing systemic issues > such as (but not limited to) unfair treatment based on race, gender, and > sexuality is politically motivated, "marxist," and doesn't belong in > libraries, you're sending a direct message to anyone who faces these issues > and works in the library world that *they do not belong as well*. And > you're saying that on a list for library staff across the entire state. > This is damaging to the library institutions across the entire state, not > just your personal library where you believe, rightfully or not, "nobody > like that" works or lives there. > > Libraries must be for *everyone*. Including the people whose identities > have been forcefully politicised, marginalized, and ignored. > > Journey Robinson > They/Them <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why> > Youth Services Librarian > Commerce Township Community Library > Phone: 248-669-8108 Ext. 112 > > > > On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:11 AM Amber Alexander via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > >> This tread is becoming volatile. >> >> And please keep your white comments to yourself. You can’t judge people >> by their color anymore. There are black parents with white children. >> There mixed race human beings who look white but come from many different >> backgrounds. Saying someone is white is inherent racism. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Aug 5, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Barr, Karen S via Michlib-l < >> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: >> >> >> This thread is starting to look like Facebook. Can we put an end to this >> discussion here, please? >> >> Karen Barr >> Learning Resource Technician >> Oakland Community College >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Melissa >> Armstrong via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Sent:* Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:29 AM >> *To:* Jocelyn Levin <jlevin(a)ltpl.org>; michlib-l(a)mcls.org < >> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice >> principle added to ALA Code of Ethics >> >> >> I’m going to take a big guess here. I would bet the people who are >> opposed to the new 9th ethic are white. >> >> >> >> Melissa Armstrong >> >> Assistant Director >> >> Caro Area District Library >> >> >> >> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Jocelyn >> Levin via Michlib-l >> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 4, 2021 3:44 PM >> *To:* Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice >> principle added to ALA Code of Ethics >> >> >> >> I'm proud to work in a library where all visitors are welcome and where >> we make our best effort to provide the services needed to all. I agree >> wholeheartedly with Kristin, Cindi, Jessica, Kristen, Amber, Suzy, James, >> Jake, and Meagan. Thank goodness there are libraries all across our >> wonderful state where we loudly and proudly celebrate diversity and >> inclusion by confronting the inequity and oppression that has and >> continues to exist in our world! >> >> >> >> Libraries are the best! >> >> Jocelyn >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS * >> >> >> >> Jocelyn Levin, MLIS >> >> Youth Services Librarian >> >> jlevin(a)ltpl.org >> >> >> >> Lyon Township Public Library >> >> 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 >> >> 248.437.8800 >> >> www.LTPL.org >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.LTPL.org&d=DwMGaQ&c…> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:55 PM bellairelibrary--- via Michlib-l < >> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: >> >> For those interested, here is a really good article from Education Weekly >> about Critical Race Theory: >> >> >> https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-i… >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.edweek.org_leaders…> >> >> We should all be educated! >> >> --- >> >> Cindi L. Place, MLIS >> Director, Bellaire Public Library >> bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com >> 231-533-8814 >> >> >> >> On 2021-08-04 14:20, Bill Wines via Michlib-l wrote: >> >> I think I know what Marxism is, generally. I have no idea what critical >> race theory is. Did these have something to do with Dr. Seuss and Mr. >> Potato Head being cancelled? /s >> >> >> >> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:04 PM Amber Hughey via Michlib-l < >> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: >> >> Fortunately, Karen, many of us do NOT agree with your far-right >> ideologies. We are not being forced into this. We are not being >> uncourageous because of what we believe in. >> >> >> >> We believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and diversity, and >> that unfortunately, work is needed to ensure that those are a cornerstone >> of being a public library. It should not be a leftist ideal to want to >> eradicate racism in our communities and libraries, and it should not be a >> leftist ideal to believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and >> diversity. >> >> >> >> I've seen your facebook page and the 'ideals' you spout. And in that, I >> am very grateful you don't work in my local public library. >> >> >> >> Amber L Hughey, MLIS >> >> She/Hers >> >> Director >> >> Bridgeport Public Library zv041 >> >> 3399 Williamson >> >> Saginaw MI 48601 >> >> 989-777-6030 ext 4 >> >> On 08/03/2021 2:12 PM Karyn Ruley via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> I would like to remind everyone that the ALA has no authority over any >> >> library whatsoever. Just because they are moving to make libraries places >> of >> >> leftist activism, pushing ideologies stemming from Marxism and critical >> race >> >> theory, does not mean you have to as well. >> >> >> >> Start speaking up and having more courage about this. The parents in >> schools >> >> can do it. Where do you think the kids go AFTER school? >> >> >> >> >> >> Karyn Ruley >> >> Technology Administrator >> >> >> >> Crawford County Library >> >> 201 Plum St. >> >> Grayling, MI >> >> 49738 >> >> Phone: 989-348-9214 ext.205 >> >> Fax: 989-348-9294 >> >> ---------------------------------- >> >> >> >> Message: 10 >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 09:28:09 -0400 >> >> From: Kristin Fontichiaro <font(a)umich.edu> >> >> To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> >> Subject: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle >> >> added to ALA Code of Ethics >> >> Message-ID: >> >> <CAFaG-7xW68=EGY-Sa2z3xMs1wy+sGTn9Dt2nY1ZwJ6+5fGQkKw(a)mail.gmail.com> >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> >> >> Hi, all -- >> >> >> >> Announced a few days ago >> >> < >> https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/07/ala-adopts-new-code-ethics-pri… >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ala.org_news_membe…> >> >, >> >> ALA has added a 9th principle to the ALA Code of Ethics >> >> <https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ala.org_tools_ethi…>>, >> reading: >> >> >> >> We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to >> >> recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront >> >> inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to >> advance >> >> racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and >> >> associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration, >> >> services, and allocation of resources and spaces. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Kristin Fontichiaro >> >> University of Michigan School of Information >> >> 4427 North Quad >> >> 105 S. State St. >> >> Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 >> >> 734.647.3593 >> >> Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__fontichiaro.com_activel…>> >> | Book an Appointment (school >> >> year only) >> >> < >> https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b… >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_calenda…> >> > >> >> >> >> *Projects:* >> >> Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__michiganmakers.si.umich…>> >> | Making in Michigan >> >> Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__makinglibraries.si.umic…> >> > >> >> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dataliteracy.si.umich.e…>> >> | Public >> >> Library Management MOOC >> >> <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/ >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ai.umich.edu_portfolio_…> >> > >> >>

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2021 Michigan Notable Books Author Conversations videos
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

Hi All, I just want to alert everyone that the 2021 Michigan Notable Books Author Conversations videos are now available on YouTube. Viewers of the video series can explore the backgrounds of the authors on the 2021 Michigan Notable Book list, as well as uncover more about their creative process (much like the bonus segments of a DVD). The playlist on YouTube (which also includes last year's 2020 Author Conversations) can be found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQNv-MrTjyhIngpYBxjWI7fg46Nu0vLQ1 Everyone is encouraged to highlight these as content for their own library's social media platforms or for other programming. We are also rolling them out on the Library of Michigan's Facebook and Twitter accounts so feel free to share those posts on their own accounts. Library of Michigan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan Library of Michigan Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich Michigan Center for the Book: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook Social media hashtags to use include: #MINotableBks #MiAuthors #LibraryofMichigan. We also have a companion promotional video highlighting the Michigan Notable Books program that you are welcome to share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlXeq6X5XAs. All other information about the Michigan Notable Books program is at www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<http://www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks>. If you have questions, don't hesitate to email us at Librarian(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Librarian@Michigan.gov>. Thanks! Adam Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…> Follow us: Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> | Instagram<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 82, Issue 6
by Megan Summers 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics I stand by the long-overdue update to the ALA Code of Ethics. Our job as librarians is to uphold the truth, and the truth is that this county was founded on the oppression and subjugation of non-white people. This basic premise (proved beyond a shadow of a doubt through primary source materials and almost any history book) has impacted every subsequent generation that grows up or immigrates to America -- especially people of color but specifically Black and indigenous people. In 2021, It blows me away that we continue to argue about it in libraries instead of doing something about it. Library workers and librarians are predominantly white. The statistics are staggering, and it's our collective problem to address and fix. I'd also like to respectfully disagree with the idea that by acknowledging these basic truths about what people of color have endured in our communities, we are limiting the views of those on the opposite side of the aisle. This isn't about political ideologies. It's about the truth and facts. Libraries have historically catered to white communities much more than to Black ones. I encourage you all to read up on the history of segregation in public libraries. Finally: I moved to Michigan from South Carolina two years ago. I live in Detroit but work in the suburbs. Southeast Michigan is far more segregated than anywhere I've visited or lived during my first 33 years of life in the South. I would love to see TLN create a committee or group to address this. It's something I would be happy to be a part of. Thank you, Megan Summers ROPL On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 12:01 PM <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (OJ Amber Mclain) > 2. ARSL's August Workshop (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)) > 3. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Leslie Warren) > 4. Re: ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to > ALA Code of Ethics (Journey Robinson) > 5. Free paperback spinner up for grabs (Jessica Parij) > 6. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Teresa Chase) > 7. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Kat Boyer) > 8. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Kat Boyer) > 9. Job Posting: Full-Time Children's Librarian (Carrie Ralston) > 10. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA > Code > of Ethics (Amelia Nolan) > 11. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera) > 12. Museums and Libraries Join Forces to Boost Vaccine Confidence > (White, Shannon (MDE)) > 13. Re: ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to > ALA Code of Ethics (jwyatt(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us) > 14. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (c.haines) > 15. Job Posting -- PT Adult Information Services, Troy Public > Library (Constance L Doherty) > 16. Youth & Teen Services Updates (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)) > 17. 46th Annual Friends of the Bay County Libraries Book Sale > (Mary Ruthko) > 18. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Kat Boyer) > 19. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Teresa Chase) > 20. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (c.haines) > 21. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Kat Boyer) > 22. Two PT Openings at Romulus Public Library (Jessica Wilhoite) > 23. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code > of Ethics (Sharon Crotser-Toy) > 24. Book carts (Trixie L. McMeeking) > 25. Free Cromaine Zoom Event: Disruption in Detroit 8/18 at > 6:30pm (Meagan Brown) > 26. Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL - Foodscaping with Brie Arthur > (Mick Howey) > 27. copy scan self serve (Stacy Pasche) > 28. Trustee Times August 2021 Now Available (White, Shannon (MDE)) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: OJ Amber Mclain <amclain(a)patmoslibrary.org> > To: IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen(a)llcoop.org>, michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 11:24:39 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to > ALA Code of Ethics > No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls > directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, > supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups > singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has > been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make > them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed > to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is > unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about > beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about > conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to > provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I > recently did that research for Lakeland: > > Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > To: mweston dowagiacdl.org <mweston(a)dowagiacdl.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to > ALA Code of Ethics > > I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. > To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL > opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently > politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also > bullying people into silence. > > > From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM > Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA > Code of Ethics > > I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent > addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight > principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of > the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our > patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and > "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically > in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial > and social justice". > > Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. > > > > Matt Weston, Library Director > > Dowagiac District Library > > 211 Commercial St. > > Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728 > > 269-782-3826 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- > Jennifer Salgat > Director > Lake Odessa Community Library > 1007 Fourth Avenue > Lake Odessa MI 48849 > 616.374.4591 > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)" <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> > To: "michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 15:53:54 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] ARSL's August Workshop > *August TRAIN Workshop: Creating a Building Book for Your Library* > > > > Part One: Thursday, August 19, 11:00 am-1:00 pm PT / 1:00-3:00 pm CT > Part Two: Thursday, August 26, 11:00 am-1:00 pm PT / 1:00-3:00 pm CT > > > > Libraries come in all shapes and sizes and each building is unique as the > librarians that run them. You probably know exactly where everything is > located, but what happens when you are unable to provide the answers? This > two-part session will help you develop a tool that will be invaluable to > staff and future employees. Part one will provide the foundation and tips > to creating a building book for your library. In part two of the workshop, > we will look at completed books, share insights, and discuss any obstacles > or concerns with each other. Presented by Judy Calhoun, Regional Director, > Southeast Arkansas Regional Library. > > Register: https://arsl.memberclicks.net/train-form > > *This workshop is free for Association for Rural and Small Libraries > (ARSL) members and $25 for non-members.* > > > > > > *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 *|* 517-335-8129 *|* www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan > Follow us: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> *|* > Twitter <https://twitter.com/libraryofmich>* |* Instagram > <https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Leslie Warren <lwarren(a)nmu.edu> > To: OJ Amber Mclain <amclain(a)patmoslibrary.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:13:24 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to > ALA Code of Ethics > I support ALA's new statement. Furthermore, this thread has inspired me to > donate to ALA's Spectrum Scholarship Program. The scholarship fund seeks to > encourage racial and ethnic diversity in our profession. > https://www.ala.org/advocacy/spectrum > > Leslie > > Leslie A. Warren > Dean | Library and Instructional Support > Northern Michigan University > 906-227-2117 > 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 > *Pronouns: she, her, hers* > > > > > On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:04 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > >> No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls >> directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, >> supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups >> singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has >> been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make >> them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed >> to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is >> unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about >> beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about >> conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to >> provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I >> recently did that research for Lakeland: >> >> Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> To: mweston dowagiacdl.org <mweston(a)dowagiacdl.org> >> Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT) >> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to >> ALA Code of Ethics >> >> I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. >> To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL >> opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently >> politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also >> bullying people into silence. >> >> >> From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM >> Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA >> Code of Ethics >> >> I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent >> addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight >> principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of >> the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our >> patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and >> "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically >> in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial >> and social justice". >> >> Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. >> >> >> >> Matt Weston, Library Director >> >> Dowagiac District Library >> >> 211 Commercial St. >> >> Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728 >> >> 269-782-3826 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> >> -- >> Jennifer Salgat >> Director >> Lake Odessa Community Library >> 1007 Fourth Avenue >> Lake Odessa MI 48849 >> 616.374.4591 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Journey Robinson <jrobinson(a)commercelibrary.info> > To: Amber Alexander <director(a)pidl.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:19:38 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle > added to ALA Code of Ethics > I would just like to point out that not only are our patrons a diverse > population, but librarians and staff who work in our institutions are as > well. When someone on this listserv claims that addressing systemic issues > such as (but not limited to) unfair treatment based on race, gender, and > sexuality is politically motivated, "marxist," and doesn't belong in > libraries, you're sending a direct message to anyone who faces these issues > and works in the library world that *they do not belong as well*. And > you're saying that on a list for library staff across the entire state. > This is damaging to the library institutions across the entire state, not > just your personal library where you believe, rightfully or not, "nobody > like that" works or lives there. > > Libraries must be for *everyone*. Including the people whose identities > have been forcefully politicised, marginalized, and ignored. > > Journey Robinson > They/Them <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why> > Youth Services Librarian > Commerce Township Community Library > Phone: 248-669-8108 Ext. 112 > > > > On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:11 AM Amber Alexander via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > >> This tread is becoming volatile. >> >> And please keep your white comments to yourself. You can’t judge people >> by their color anymore. There are black parents with white children. >> There mixed race human beings who look white but come from many different >> backgrounds. Saying someone is white is inherent racism. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Aug 5, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Barr, Karen S via Michlib-l < >> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: >> >> >> This thread is starting to look like Facebook. Can we put an end to this >> discussion here, please? >> >> Karen Barr >> Learning Resource Technician >> Oakland Community College >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Melissa >> Armstrong via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Sent:* Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:29 AM >> *To:* Jocelyn Levin <jlevin(a)ltpl.org>; michlib-l(a)mcls.org < >> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice >> principle added to ALA Code of Ethics >> >> >> I’m going to take a big guess here. I would bet the people who are >> opposed to the new 9th ethic are white. >> >> >> >> Melissa Armstrong >> >> Assistant Director >> >> Caro Area District Library >> >> >> >> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Jocelyn >> Levin via Michlib-l >> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 4, 2021 3:44 PM >> *To:* Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice >> principle added to ALA Code of Ethics >> >> >> >> I'm proud to work in a library where all visitors are welcome and where >> we make our best effort to provide the services needed to all. I agree >> wholeheartedly with Kristin, Cindi, Jessica, Kristen, Amber, Suzy, James, >> Jake, and Meagan. Thank goodness there are libraries all across our >> wonderful state where we loudly and proudly celebrate diversity and >> inclusion by confronting the inequity and oppression that has and >> continues to exist in our world! >> >> >> >> Libraries are the best! >> >> Jocelyn >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS * >> >> >> >> Jocelyn Levin, MLIS >> >> Youth Services Librarian >> >> jlevin(a)ltpl.org >> >> >> >> Lyon Township Public Library >> >> 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 >> >> 248.437.8800 >> >> www.LTPL.org >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.LTPL.org&d=DwMGaQ&c…> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:55 PM bellairelibrary--- via Michlib-l < >> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: >> >> For those interested, here is a really good article from Education Weekly >> about Critical Race Theory: >> >> >> https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-i… >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.edweek.org_leaders…> >> >> We should all be educated! >> >> --- >> >> Cindi L. Place, MLIS >> Director, Bellaire Public Library >> bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com >> 231-533-8814 >> >> >> >> On 2021-08-04 14:20, Bill Wines via Michlib-l wrote: >> >> I think I know what Marxism is, generally. I have no idea what critical >> race theory is. Did these have something to do with Dr. Seuss and Mr. >> Potato Head being cancelled? /s >> >> >> >> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:04 PM Amber Hughey via Michlib-l < >> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: >> >> Fortunately, Karen, many of us do NOT agree with your far-right >> ideologies. We are not being forced into this. We are not being >> uncourageous because of what we believe in. >> >> >> >> We believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and diversity, and >> that unfortunately, work is needed to ensure that those are a cornerstone >> of being a public library. It should not be a leftist ideal to want to >> eradicate racism in our communities and libraries, and it should not be a >> leftist ideal to believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and >> diversity. >> >> >> >> I've seen your facebook page and the 'ideals' you spout. And in that, I >> am very grateful you don't work in my local public library. >> >> >> >> Amber L Hughey, MLIS >> >> She/Hers >> >> Director >> >> Bridgeport Public Library zv041 >> >> 3399 Williamson >> >> Saginaw MI 48601 >> >> 989-777-6030 ext 4 >> >> On 08/03/2021 2:12 PM Karyn Ruley via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> I would like to remind everyone that the ALA has no authority over any >> >> library whatsoever. Just because they are moving to make libraries places >> of >> >> leftist activism, pushing ideologies stemming from Marxism and critical >> race >> >> theory, does not mean you have to as well. >> >> >> >> Start speaking up and having more courage about this. The parents in >> schools >> >> can do it. Where do you think the kids go AFTER school? >> >> >> >> >> >> Karyn Ruley >> >> Technology Administrator >> >> >> >> Crawford County Library >> >> 201 Plum St. >> >> Grayling, MI >> >> 49738 >> >> Phone: 989-348-9214 ext.205 >> >> Fax: 989-348-9294 >> >> ---------------------------------- >> >> >> >> Message: 10 >> >> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 09:28:09 -0400 >> >> From: Kristin Fontichiaro <font(a)umich.edu> >> >> To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> >> Subject: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle >> >> added to ALA Code of Ethics >> >> Message-ID: >> >> <CAFaG-7xW68=EGY-Sa2z3xMs1wy+sGTn9Dt2nY1ZwJ6+5fGQkKw(a)mail.gmail.com> >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> >> >> Hi, all -- >> >> >> >> Announced a few days ago >> >> < >> https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/07/ala-adopts-new-code-ethics-pri… >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ala.org_news_membe…> >> >, >> >> ALA has added a 9th principle to the ALA Code of Ethics >> >> <https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ala.org_tools_ethi…>>, >> reading: >> >> >> >> We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to >> >> recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront >> >> inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to >> advance >> >> racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and >> >> associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration, >> >> services, and allocation of resources and spaces. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Kristin Fontichiaro >> >> University of Michigan School of Information >> >> 4427 North Quad >> >> 105 S. State St. >> >> Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 >> >> 734.647.3593 >> >> Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__fontichiaro.com_activel…>> >> | Book an Appointment (school >> >> year only) >> >> < >> https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b… >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_calenda…> >> > >> >> >> >> *Projects:* >> >> Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__michiganmakers.si.umich…>> >> | Making in Michigan >> >> Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__makinglibraries.si.umic…> >> > >> >> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dataliteracy.si.umich.e…>> >> | Public >> >> Library Management MOOC >> >> <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/ >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ai.umich.edu_portfolio_…> >> > >> >>

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Check out these August webinars from MCLS including one new workshop being offered!
by Gwen Haviland 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Copy Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a6cd0bd68d04ef59707d01> 3-day class, August 17-19, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Leveraging Disruption: Building INTRApreneurial Skills to Thrive in a Changing Environment<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a7190bd68d0408e1708f18> 1-day class, August 19, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) Copy Cataloging of Videos & DVDs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a71af4d68d0401fd708f59> 3-day class, August 24-26, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) Negotiation 101 for Librarians<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a71c1bd68d0457ce708f71> NEW! 1-day class, August 26, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org (No coupon or login needed for members or non-members!) To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Trustee Times August 2021 Now Available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

The latest issue of the Library of Michigan's Trustee Times email newsletter was emailed today to library directors, public library trustees, and cooperative directors today. If you provided email contacts for your trustees in your most recent Annual Report submission or have contacted us with recent updates for your trustees that email address was used. If you have others in your circle that you would like to share the newsletter with, please feel free to send them access to the Trustee Times August issue using this link https://lnks.gd/2/WjW6DD. Our most recent issue includes a survey for trustees, continuing education opportunities, information on potential funding sources for libraries, and online sources to learn more about public libraries in the current environment. We hope you and your trustees find this bi-monthly newsletter helpful. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at the Library of Michigan. Shannon 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/>

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