September 2021 - Michlib-l

Mental Health First Aid Adults Training for Library Staff October 28
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Mental Health First Aid Adults Training for Library Staff October 28 The Library of Michigan is offering a Mental Health First Aid for Adults session open to staff from any library type on October 28, 2021. This is our sixth offering of the Mental Health First Aid classes taught by MSU Extension staff. There is no limit on the number of staff per library. Like CPR, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person in crisis and connect the person with help. First Aiders do not take on the role of professionals they do not diagnose or provide any counseling or therapy. Instead, the program offers concrete tools and answers key questions, like what do I do? and where can someone find help? Certified Mental Health First Aid instructors provide a list of community healthcare providers and national resources, support groups, and online tools for mental health and addictions treatment and support. All trainees receive a program manual to compliment the course material. The Mental Health First Aid training includes a 2-hour self-paced course, followed by a 5.5 hour instructor led training. Participants who do not complete the self-paced portion or attend the full instructor led day will not be eligible to receive a certificate of completion. Because seating is limited and a specialized certification is issued, you will need to agree to a number of stipulations and complete the MSU Extension registration here. Please review the details on the registration site before completing your registration. Participants who do not complete the self-paced portion, attend the full instructor led day, or do not complete the post-work and evaluation will not be eligible to receive a certificate of completion. Cancellations must be received at least three business days prior to the class. Participants who register for a training and fail to cancel at least three business days prior and no-show will be charged a $50 cancellation fee. Register here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MHFA_Librarians_October/ This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. If you have any questions please let me know. sdw 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<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…> Follow us: Facebook<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | Twitter<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> | Instagram<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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icon trouble
by Erin Marsh 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Help! I am cataloging my new VOX books, and I keep running into records that have them listed as a "music audio player." I want them to be listed as an "audiobook player" so that the correct icon shows up as people search for the books. I have one record that shows the correct icon. I have looked at everything in the 007 and 008 fields on the correct record, but cannot for the life of me figure out which characters need to be altered to get the correct icon to show on the incorrect record! Even when I match the characters in the 007 and 008, the incorrect record's icon does not change. If you know how to straighten this out, could you please email me off list? Thank you, Erin Marsh Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services Ransom District Library 180 S. Sherwood Ave. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 685-8024 www.ransomlibrary.org -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Canton Public Library Job Posting - Substitute Librarian
by Marian Nicholson 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Dear MICHLIB, Please post the following job opening as soon as possible. The posting closes at 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 3, 2021: SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Librarian Manager, the Substitute Librarian is responsible for providing reference, readers' advisory and technology assistance to library patrons of all ages. This is a provisional on-call position, which provides no benefits, and is non-exempt from overtime. The nature of the work requires daytime, evening, and weekend hours. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides Reference, Readers' Advisory, and Roving services to library patrons of all ages. o Accurately and efficiently answers patron questions in various forms, including library account information, finding collection items and checking out materials. o Responds to patron questions following established policies and procedures, selecting appropriate solutions and communicating options to the patron. o Assists and educates patrons in the use and navigation of the library's website, e-material platforms, and other online services. Demonstrates and troubleshoots the use of equipment, software, mobile devices, and other technology. o Refers patron queries and issues beyond the Substitute Librarian's scope of authority to the Librarian-in-Charge or library administration as appropriate. o Performs reader's advisory by suggesting age-appropriate materials to patrons. o Assists at all public desks as needed. * Greets and assists patrons throughout the entire library, enforcing library policies using a polite and professional approach. * Provides assistance in maintaining the neat and orderly appearance of the library. * Stays informed of library news and events via review of all forms of library communication: website, email, SharePoint, library newsletter and blog. Contributes content as appropriate. * Assists with library programming and events as assigned. * Accepts special assignments or duties in support of the library's goals and objectives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library science program. * One year of experience in a customer service environment. * Written and verbal communication skills at the level typically acquired with the completion of a Master's degree. * Proficiency with common computer applications, including Microsoft Office and the Internet. * Punctuality and dependability. * Consistent display of public service attitude that reflects the library's values. * Knowledge of library operations and services, including an understanding of and adherence to fundamental principles of open access to library materials and the privacy rights of patrons. * Ability to work with patrons of varied backgrounds, ages, and abilities. * Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. * Ability to maintain a calm atmosphere, ensure safety, and respond to emergencies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Prior experience in a public library. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS * Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 25 lbs. and push carts weighing up to 200 lbs. * Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch when assisting patrons. * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in writing and verbally. * Ability to efficiently review, comprehend and produce a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hard copy form. * Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment. Canton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not a contract between the library and the employee, nor an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas. The library reserves the right to revise this job description at its discretion. HIRING RANGE AND HOURS PER WEEK: $17.25 to $20.25 per hour / variable hours (on-call) including evenings and weekends APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (which include a current CPL application form, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 3, 2021 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson -Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 nicholsonm(a)cantonpl.org Please let me know if you have any questions or require any additional information. Thank you, [vsmCPLlogo] Marian Nicholson Department Head - Business Services nicholsonm(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1066

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Canton Public Library Job Posting - Adult Librarian
by Marian Nicholson 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Dear MICHLIB, Please post the following job opening as soon as possible. The posting closes at 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 3, 2021: ADULT LIBRARIAN POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Librarian Manager, the Librarian is responsible for providing reference, readers' advisory, roving, programming, and collection development services to the public. The nature of the work requires daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Regular part-time employees are non-exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides Reference, Readers' Advisory, and Roving services to the public. * Accurately and efficiently answers patron questions in various forms, including library account information, finding collection items and checking out materials. * Responds to patron questions following established policies and procedures, selecting appropriate solutions and communicating options to the patron. * Refers patron queries and issues beyond the Librarian's scope of authority to library administration. * Assists and educates patrons in the use and navigation of the library's website, e-material platforms, and other online services. Demonstrates and troubleshoots the use of equipment, software, mobile devices, and other technology. * Performs reader's advisory by suggesting age-appropriate materials to patrons. * Assists at all public service desks as needed. o Greets and assists patrons throughout the entire library, enforcing library policies using a polite and professional approach. * Researches, plans and presents programs and develops outreach and partnership opportunities that meet the needs of the community as outlined in the Strategic Plan or in response to patron demand. o Proposes programs to the Program Librarian. o Completes paperwork associated with programming, following established procedures. o Sets up and cleans up for programs. o Works collaboratively with community entities and partners as a representative of the library. * Selects, develops, and maintains collections as assigned by the Collection Development Specialist. o Maintains assigned collections according to established standards. o Reviews, updates, and revises Collection Development Plan for assigned collection areas. o Makes recommendations to the Collection Development Specialist to establish new collections, or end collections that no longer meet the needs of the community. o Makes budget recommendations for assigned collections to the Collection Development Specialist and stays within approved budget. o Prepares displays as assigned. Other Duties and Responsibilities * Provides training, mentoring and guidance to new hires, interns, practicum students and volunteers as assigned. * Compiles, reviews, and/or interprets statistical data. * Participates in the development of long- and short-term plans for the department and the organization. * Accepts special assignments or duties in support of the library's goals and objectives. * Independently or with others researches, recommends, implements and monitors projects as assigned. * Serves on workgroups/committees and participates in initiatives as assigned, both within the library and with outside entities, partners, or associations. * Stays informed of library news and events via review of all forms of library communication: website, email, SharePoint, library newsletter and blog. Contribute content as appropriate. * May act as Librarian-in-Charge in the absence of library administration. * Provides assistance in maintaining the neat and orderly appearance of the library. * Ensures building security after library closing (check doors, clear the building and set alarm) as necessary. * Writes detailed, clear and concise incident reports, obtaining case numbers in the event of police involvement. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited library science program. * One year of experience in a customer service environment. * Written and verbal communication skills at the level typically acquired with the completion of a Master's degree. * Proficiency with common computer applications, including Microsoft Office and the Internet. * Punctuality and dependability. * Consistent display of public service attitude that reflects the library's values. * Knowledge of library operations and services, including an understanding of and adherence to fundamental principles of open access to library materials and the privacy rights of patrons. * Ability to work with patrons of varied backgrounds, ages, and abilities. * Demonstrated ability to translate methods used in other libraries and industries to suit the needs of the library. * Ability to work independently to analyze and evaluate current library services, programs and practices and to revise and develop programs and services as needed to respond to patron needs. * Ability to complete special projects while maintaining routine duties. * Ability to effectively exercise initiative and independent judgment, and assume responsibility without close supervision. * Ability to maintain a calm atmosphere, ensure safety, and respond to emergencies. * Ability to persuade, negotiate and resolve conflict. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Coursework related to area of focus. * Prior professional experience in a public library. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS * Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 25 lbs. and push carts weighing up to 200 lbs. * Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch. * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in writing and verbally. * Ability to efficiently review, comprehend and produce a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hard copy form. * Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment. Canton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not a contract between the library and the employee, nor an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas. The library reserves the right to revise this job description at its discretion. HIRING RANGE AND HOURS PER WEEK: $27.50 to $30.75 per hour / 26 hours per week FRINGE BENEFITS: Pro-rated vacation, sick leave and holidays APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (which include a current CPL application form, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 3, 2021 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson -Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 nicholsonm(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Please let me know if you have any questions or require any additional information. Thank you, [vsmCPLlogo] Marian Nicholson Department Head - Business Services nicholsonm(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1066

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Job Posting: Substitute Librarians
by Garrett Hungerford 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

All, Redford Township District Library is looking for substitute librarians. Those with their MLIS and students working towards their MLIS will be considered. Please see the attached posting. Thanks, Garrett Hungerford, Director Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 Phone: (313) 531-2640 Fax: (313) 794-9031 ghungerford(a)rtdl.org https://www.rtdl.org/

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Newbery 100 updates from ALSC
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

Hi everyone! The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Newbery Medal! Below are two upcoming virtual events. You can also stay updated on future #Newbery100 activity by visiting our Newbery 100 celebration page<https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newbery/Newbery100>. Upcoming ALSC Webinar: Problematic Award-Winning Texts: Daniel Boone, the Newbery Award, and Children's Librarianship Tuesday, September 28 @ 11am CST Learning outcomes: - Identify the impact of the Newbery Medal in current children's literature community. - Describe ongoing concerns regarding problematic award-winning children's books and media. - Determine ways that problematic award-winning texts may impact the participant's work and professional decisions. Register in advance<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> 1-Day Newbery 100 Symposium! ALSC is excited to collaborate with the Center for Children's Books at the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences for a FULL day symposium on the Newbery Medal! During this free virtual symposium, attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the history of this award, its evolution, and impact. This event will take place on November 5 from 9am - 4:30pm CST. Register in advance<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> SCHEDULE OF SPEAKERS: Welcome | Eunice E. Santos, Dean, School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois 9:00 – 9:30 CST | Cara Betram, ALA Archives, University of Illinois The Newbery in the Archives: 100 Years of Letters, Photographs, and Stories 9:30 – 10:30 CST | KT Horning, Director, Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison Striving to Do Better: A Nuts-and-Bolts History of the Newbery Medal 10:30 – 11:30 CST | Panel Discussion: Experience from the Trenches University of Illinois alumni who have served on the Newbery Committee * Ann Kalkhoff 1974 Committee * Debra Ann McLeod 1984 & 2014 Committees * Diane Foote 2010 Committee * Tad Andracki 2018 & 2022 Committees 11:30 – 12:30 CST | LUNCH Afternoon | Sara L. Schwebel, Director, The Center for Children's Books (CCB), University of Illinois Welcome 12:30 – 1:30 CST | Kenneth Kidd, University of Florida Prize, Canon, and Classics 1:30 – 2:30 CST | Jocelyn Van Tuyl, New College of Florida Intersecting with a Fraught History: From Child Reader to Parent to Children's Lit Scholar 2:30 – 3:30 CST | Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, University of Michigan The Shadow Book: Reading Slavery, Fugitivity, and Freedom in the Newbery Canon 3:30 – 4:30 CST | Join the CCB and the ALSC Newbery 100th Anniversary Celebration Taskforce for a Mocktail Hour on Mock Newbery Discussions Sponsors: The Center for Children's Books | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Contributing sponsors from the University of Illinois: Humanities Research Institute | University Libraries| Department of English | Department of Curriculum and Instruction | Department of History | Unit for Criticism Thank you! Elly ------------------------------ Elizabeth Serrano Membership/Mkting. Specialist, ALSC American Library Association She/Her/Hers Follow ALSC on Twitter: @wearealsc ------------------------------ 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [cid:image001.png@01D7AA12.835BE550]

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From Diversity to Inclusion: How to Audit Your Collection and Why
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 Sep '21

15 Sep '21

>From Diversity to Inclusion: How to Audit Your Collection and Why Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:00 AM - Noon ET Join Kymberlee Powe, Children and YA Consultant for the Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development, as she dives into the makeup of the publishing industry. You will learn how to identify the difference between a diverse collection and an inclusive one and walk through the logistics of performing a diversity audit of your collection. The examples and resources provided in this session will focus on youth collections; however, the methodology of performing a diversity audit, and the reasons to do so, are universal to all collections. This presentation is brought to you by the Connecticut State Library, in collaboration with the Indiana State Library, the Library of Michigan, and the State Library of Ohio, so come and be prepared to exchange ideas with library staff from across our three states. Michigan library staff may register here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>. If you are unable to attend this session live, a recording will be posted on your state library's website. Thank you, 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [cid:image001.png@01D7AA0C.270E5860]

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Giveaway: Brother Toner
by Christian Dunham 14 Sep '21

14 Sep '21

Hey All, I have 2x TN-760 and 1x TN-880 toners for your Brother printers. Thanks, -- Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library facebook.com/vassarlibrary vassarlibrary.org 989-823-2171

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Wilder
by Anne Heidemann 14 Sep '21

14 Sep '21

Boozhoo (hello), Michigan library community, I wanted to share some information about Wilder and her Little House books that not everyone may be thinking about. In my role serving as the Tribal Librarian for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, I have had the opportunity to study and think about this issue in depth and humbly share this with you. The content of Wilder's works is actively harmful, not just to Native readers whose ancestors are supposedly portrayed in them, but to everyone who reads them and takes in those damaging depictions. They portray a vision of history as seen from a settler colonialist perspective that did not allow any room for the humanity of people who were not white settlers (in addition to the inaccurate depictions of Indigenous peoples, there is also anti-Black content). Many of us working in libraries may have fond memories of reading or having these books read to us when we were kids, but it is possible to separate those memories from the harmful content that accompanied them - to make a different choice when recommending books to today's young readers. My suggestion here is that we choose to celebrate writers and books that include everyone's humanity, and chose not to celebrate those which do not. There is quite a lot of writing out there about the damage that Wilder's books do. Please contact me off-list if you'd like me to provide suggestions. Miigwetch, Anne Anne Heidemann, Tribal Librarian (she/her) Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Gindaaso-gamik - Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries aheidemann(a)sagchip.org<mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.org> - aheidemann(a)sagchip.edu<mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.edu> 989-787-0651 * 989-775-4519 * 989-317-4789 ploud.saginaw.net<https://ploud.saginaw.net/> subscribe to our newsletter<http://www1.youseemore.com/saginaw/contentpages.asp?loc=52>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Wilder
by Amber Alexander 14 Sep '21

14 Sep '21

I agree Miranda, but we must remember ALL LAND on this beautiful Earth is occupied land. Settled, lost, stolen, fought over, bought, sold, repurposed, demolished, taken over, regrown. Unfortunately, that has been happening for centuries. Just look historically at all the countries around the world that have changed hands and changed who has occupied those lands. ALL in the name of colonization, and growth. Again, points for discussion while reading Wilder. Amber From: Miranda Cauchi <mcauchi(a)wayne.lib.mi.us> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 1:44 PM To: Amber Alexander <director(a)pidl.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Wilder _/**/ Just a reminder, "Agree to disagree" isn’t a valid stance when one of those opinions is about dehumanizing large groups of people. As Journey said, we should always defer to the people who are directly harmed by offensive representation in our collections. A person’s lived experience will always outweigh any education that those outside of that community may pursue, especially considering that that lived experience also greatly influences their marginalization within our profession. And Lori, your statement “Actually, Wilder wrote about Native Americans in a good light,” is one I have yet to see proven. And considering that Native and Indigenous people are saying otherwise, we should be more likely to believe them in general, but also doubly so when you choose to disagree without any sources. And Amber, we can talk about some more historical context: Those of us who are not Native or Indigenous are community members on occupied land. The writers who portray Native people negatively are propagandizing whether they know it or not. We can – and should – look at these other representations that you’ve listed critically, but we owe a much greater debt to our Native and Indigenous peers. -Miranda _____ From: "Amber Alexander via Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> > To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 1:23:22 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Wilder Let us put it into historical context: 1. This is an opportunity to educate and teach children about the perspectives of the historical timeframe that the person lived in, explain why that is not acceptable in today’s world. 2. Wilder is a first person account, that is a fact. Taking today’s writings about that historical era is not first person account. 3. We know that history has portrayed other groups as uncivilized or unintelligent or murders. Let us look further into that. The monks of Western Europe portrayed the Vikings as “barbarians” and “uncivilized” but we now know that they had a very highly civilized structure, where women could hold seats of power, fought alongside their brothers and fathers and could divorce. We know Vikings were early explorers and also very agricultural. Does that mean we just do away with the monks history and writings? 4. Greek and Roman historical writers always portrayed the Celts and other Germanic peoples in the same light “uncivilized barbarians” who were dirty and unkempt. However, we know that both groups had very cultural and artistic societies with their own laws and hierarchy. Yet, we still today rely on and read these writings into today’s colleges/universities. Basic humanities courses still teach these early authors. They are some of our firsthand accounts (even though we know what say is only that persons perspective of that other culture). 5. Also, archaeologically, we know that early archaeologists (most especially during the Victorian era) suppressed and ultimately shamed other archeologists in the field who were making ground breaking finds on so many cultural societies but since that didn’t fit into the stereotype of the time, those archaeologist work were thrown to the wind. So much data and relics, lost, because it didn’t conform to the standards. History is finally bringing those shamed and on the fringe archaeologist to the light and so much new information has come about because of an open mind. 6. Imagine if the Nazi’s did win, what would Anne Frank’s diary look like today….her book wouldn’t exist, and if it did, what would it be labeled as? We have to educate our children, not only about our history, but why it was wrong then, and what we need to do as a society to move forward. If we just make these books and first person accounts disappear, we are only starting at the beginning again. Amber From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> > On Behalf Of Lori Rinaldi via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:36 PM To: Anne Heidemann <AHeidemann(a)sagchip.org <mailto:AHeidemann@sagchip.org> >; Anne Heidemann via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Wilder Actually, Wilder wrote about Native Americans in a good light, in her own opinions, but mentioned how other people were afraid of them , ect. She did mention being terrified during their war chants. Saying that her writing his armful to any group is wrong. Read the books. Don't just believe some hype. Not wanting to start a fight here. but I have studied LIW very closely, esp in my grad years. But I do respect you opinion. I just disagree with it. Lori Rinaldi On 09/14/2021 10:24 AM Anne Heidemann via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> > wrote: Boozhoo (hello), Michigan library community, I wanted to share some information about Wilder and her Little House books that not everyone may be thinking about. In my role serving as the Tribal Librarian for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, I have had the opportunity to study and think about this issue in depth and humbly share this with you. The content of Wilder’s works is actively harmful, not just to Native readers whose ancestors are supposedly portrayed in them, but to everyone who reads them and takes in those damaging depictions. They portray a vision of history as seen from a settler colonialist perspective that did not allow any room for the humanity of people who were not white settlers (in addition to the inaccurate depictions of Indigenous peoples, there is also anti-Black content). Many of us working in libraries may have fond memories of reading or having these books read to us when we were kids, but it is possible to separate those memories from the harmful content that accompanied them – to make a different choice when recommending books to today’s young readers. My suggestion here is that we choose to celebrate writers and books that include everyone’s humanity, and chose not to celebrate those which do not. There is quite a lot of writing out there about the damage that Wilder’s books do. Please contact me off-list if you’d like me to provide suggestions. Miigwetch, Anne Anne Heidemann, Tribal Librarian (she/her) Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Gindaaso-gamik - Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries aheidemann(a)sagchip.org <mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.org> - aheidemann(a)sagchip.edu <mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.edu> 989-787-0651 * 989-775-4519 * 989-317-4789 ploud.saginaw.net <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ploud.saginaw.net&d=DwQ…> subscribe to our newsletter <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www1.youseemore.com_sag…> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org <mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman…> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org <mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman…> &d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=YGsu6pQk2nQCE_TaHIHyuwOSOv0Sc08sqK_MktVumeM&m=Ir81OEEWW06SmHUosKKai1NhMyOmVm2uNN6OuDhs4as&s=ll7skeIr1ZNi_jyjDFFsyNE1xi3vlGWWBUgxtOHZyTM&e= -- Miranda Cauchi (they/them) Adult Librarian Wayne Public Library <https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/> 3737 S. 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