September 2021 - Michlib-l

PSA Book Launch
by Kelly Haug 21 Sep '21

21 Sep '21

Good morning, Just wanted to let you know of an upcoming event via Zoom at the Traverse Area District Library When: October 20, 2021, 6:30pm-8:00pm Join us for a special event via Zoom as local poet Teresa Scollon will read from and introduce her newest book, "Trees and Other Creatures". Registration is required via Zoom for this event: LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/teresa-scollon-local-poet-book-launch-via-zoom/> Thank you, -- Kelly Haug *she/her/hers* Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library *What I am currently reading:* *The King of Infinite Space* by Lyndsay Faye

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Fwd: EDI Library Leaders Survey & cohort
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Sep '21

21 Sep '21

Hello everyone! I hope that this email finds you well and that your day thus far is meeting you where you're at and offering you what you need. I'm passing along a survey I hope you can all complete and spread. Denver Public Library (DPL) was recently awarded an IMLS LB21 grant to actualize its aspirational values of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into concrete actions that demonstrate that commitment. A foundational component of this grant project is that it must have broad impact and facilitate cross-collaboration so that libraries throughout the nation can increase their EDI capacity. As DPL will be convening a national cohort of libraries to co-create and/or vet all tools that can build libraries' capacity to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking to recruit and convene a national cohort of 10-15 people serving in EDI roles in their libraries to guide this project. This cohort will be the first of its kind in the United States and will provide support and resources to staff who are working to expand the scholarship around EDI in libraries in the United States. This group will also serve in an advisory capacity for the project and make recommendations about the type of staff training they see as imperative. During their monthly meetings, members of the cohort will benefit by having other people to collaborate with and receive support from while they are doing this vulnerable and difficult work. Because the cohort will be nationally representative, members will be able to provide insight into how local context may affect the effectiveness of various EDI strategies. Together, members of the cohort can understand the scope of the problems and how solutions to those problems play out in different contexts. All of those insights will contribute to the development of a generalizable EDI toolkit with vetted tools that libraries and other cultural institutions can use to apply an EDI lens to every aspect of their operations to transform their culture so all staff and customers feel welcomed, supported, included and valued by staff and each other. The survey can be found through this link<https://surveys.denverlibrary.org/s3/EDI-Library-Leaders-Survey>. This survey<https://surveys.denverlibrary.org/s3/EDI-Library-Leaders-Survey> will close on October 15th. Even if individuals are unable to be a part of the cohort, we are hoping to gather a better sense of the number of people currently in EDI roles and how they are functioning across library systems. If you have any questions, please reach out to Denver Public Library's EDI manager at oaloziem(a)denverlibrary.org<mailto:oaloziem@denverlibrary.org>. Imagining and working to build a more equitable world, Ozy Aloziem (she/her/hers), MSW Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager In the spirit of accountability & healing, I acknowledge and honor the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute Tribes, and all of the original Indigenous peoples of the land upon which Denver Public Library stands. Denver Central Library 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway / Denver, CO / 80204-2731. T-720.865.1158 / oaloziem(a)denverlibrary.org <mailto:oaloziem@denverlibrary.org> 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. Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the MeL Maven Badge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…>! [cid:image001.png@01D7AEDA.F2D15E70] [cid:image002.png@01D7AEDA.F2D15E70]

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Free book taken
by Kristina Reynolds 20 Sep '21

20 Sep '21

The free book is taken! Thanks -- Kristina Reynolds

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Free book
by Kristina Reynolds 20 Sep '21

20 Sep '21

I have a free copy ofThe New Instruction Librarian by Candice Benjes-Small and Rebecca K. Miller if anyone is interested. I can send it through RIDES. Kristie -- Kristina Reynolds

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Kingsley outdoor bins up for grabs
by Emily A Tobin 20 Sep '21

20 Sep '21

?Hi Everyone, Troy Public Library has 4 large (31x31x 33 deep) spring loaded replacement bins to fit inside outdoor boxes (see attached picture), free to good home. If you are interested in any or all of these bins please contact Emily Tobin @ emily.tobin(a)troymi.gov, off list, to make arrangements to pick them up. ?Thank you! Emily Tobin, MLIS Circulation City of Troy Library 510 W. Big Beaver Rd Troy, Mi 48084 O: 248.680.7237 https://troypl.org/

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Press release for MI-HOPE grants awarded by Michigan Humanities
by Jennifer Rupp 20 Sep '21

20 Sep '21

Thanks!! Jen Jennifer Rupp Acting President/CEO Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/> 517.372.7770 x363

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Connect with Friends: How our Friends Group Spent our Summer Months in Support of the Library - FOML Virtual Event
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 20 Sep '21

20 Sep '21

Please share with or forward to your Friends groups! It was a summer to remember, sometimes good, sometimes not so good, as severe weather conditions in Michigan often left communities dealing with floods, wind damage and oppressive heat and humidity. Join us for a Zoom meeting this *Thursday, September 23* in the morning at 10:00 am or in the evening at 6:00 pm to share your story, collaborate with other Friends, and emphasize the good things that you helped happen at your community library this summer. It’s always good to know that Friends are there to support the library no matter what the weather may bring. We’re hoping that your Friends were able to do a lot of good for your library this summer in spite of the weather. Join us on Thursday, September 23 for the next Connect with Friends: “How our Friends Group Spent our Summer Months in Support of the Library.” To register for either the morning or evening session, visit this link: https://fomlevents.org/ and select the session of your choice. We look forward to seeing you! -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative <https://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9469 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services <https://www.mcls.org/> *No Reservation Recommendations* <https://nrr.ninja>: your source for colleague-approved vendors! she/her/hers

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Upcoming YDL program that may be of interest to your patrons
by Paula Drummond 20 Sep '21

20 Sep '21

The Ypsilanti District Library is hosting two free virtual programs next week that anyone is welcome to attend, no library card needed. Please help us spread the word! *Mon, Sep 27th, 7 pm: The Solar System* Ethan Partington, a PhD student in Physics from Wayne State University, will use Zoom and planetarium software to travel across the night sky over Detroit. Then they will fly us to each planet in the solar system, plus Pluto! You'll learn how the solar system was formed, and what each planet is like. Go here to access the Zoom link: https://attend.ypsilibrary.org/event/5472605 *Thu, Sep 30th, 6 pm: Strategies and Celebrations for LGBT Business Owners: A Panel Discussion* Hear from LGBT business on strategies for moving your business forward in the current business climate, recent successes, and to learn specifics about the benefits of becoming an LGBTBE certified business. For aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners alike. You do need to register for this event. Go here and click on the yellow Register Button: https://attend.ypsilibrary.org/event/5469924 -- Paula C. Drummond Head, Adult Services Department Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 482-4110 Ext. 1306 drummond(a)ypsilibrary.org <https://husky.ypsilibrary.org/owa/redir.aspx?REF=_mn39L7Y2bDAjtb914NTArR2Qo…>

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Thank you! .lib.mi.us domain change
by Tamara Denby 20 Sep '21

20 Sep '21

Within minutes of my email, I received a flood of helpful information! I am very grateful for the quick response I received. Thank you all! Tamara -- Tamara Denby Clinton Township Public Library - Lenawee A Universe of discoveries at your fingertips

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Minecraft
by EMAIL TEAM 20 Sep '21

20 Sep '21

Dear Library Community, We have minecraft.edu on our server in our computer lab and children could sign in and play. We have a new server and I don't know how to transfer minecraft.edu over to the new machine. My tech man set it up before, but he doesn't remember how it was done. Does anyone know how I can do this or do I have to start all over again? Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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