January 2022 - Michlib-l

Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

YALSA How to Make Poetry Exciting and Relevant for Teens Thursday February 10th at 3:30 PM CST Spoken Word Educator and Respect the Mic anthology editor Peter Kahn will lead an interactive workshop with an alumni contributor to the anthology whose poem will be read and discussed, along with another from the anthology. Peter will also be joined by current student members of the OPRFHS Spoken Word Club. Participants will be shown ways to implement the anthology and corresponding website to engage young people with poetry. Participants will write and, on a voluntary basis, some will get to share out. This webinar is scheduled for 3:30 pm Central time to allow the students to participate as well of those who work at schools. Free for YALSA Members, $79 for non-members. Details: https://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar#Upcoming%20Webinars. Ready to Read Michigan Ready to Read Michigan (RTRM) equips public library staff with information, skills, and tools needed for them to promote early literacy in their community. Engage Parents and Caregivers of children, ages 0-5, in Michigan with the 5 Practices of ECRR. On https://readytoreadmi.org/resources there are downloadable RTRM Storytime support materials (from a program toolkit to stickers you can print!) for public libraries to insert their own information and use while engaging families with RTRM programs. Additionally, we have more support materials, including Posters and Trifolds in English, Arabic, and Spanish, that can be found at www.Mi.gov/ReadyToRead<http://www.Mi.gov/ReadyToRead>. Read by Grade Three: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers from Your Library [PDF icon] <https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_Read_by_Grade_…> The Libraries are encouraged to download and add their contact information to this public library Read by Grade Three Guide<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_Read_by_Grade_…> and print for patrons to take home. Additional resources and information can be found on the Read by Grade Three Law<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_74161-498394--,00.html> from the Michigan Department of Education. Resources The ALA Youth Media Awards will be announced this coming Monday, January 24 starting at 9:00 a.m. ET during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience. Join here: https://ala.unikron.com/. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. The 2022 announcements will also include ALA Affiliate Awards including the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature, Sydney Taylor Book Award, and the biennial American Indian Youth Literature Award. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children's and young adult literature and media. EPIC released a report<https://www.the74million.org/oster-study-finds-learning-loss-far-greater-in…> on the impacts of the pandemic on learning in Michigan. Both math and reading achievement lagged during the pandemic, and additional time spent via remote learning led to lower achievement for both subjects as well. Economist Emily Osterhas found similar evidence supporting the idea that remote instruction has led to lower achievement (MSU Today, The 74). Please join Too Small to Fail, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftoosmall.…>, and Raising A Reader<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftoosmall.…> for a virtual conversation, Writing a New Chapter: Advancing Diversity in Children's Books<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftoosmall.…>, on Thursday, February 3rd at 1:30 p.m. EST via Zoom. Panelists will discuss the state of diversity in children's books, why diverse representation is critical for identity development, and innovative efforts to promote diverse children's literature. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5r6UREpLQZqkO4UwUfHSAg Actress and comedian Molly Shannon to serve as 2022 National Library Week honorary chair<https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/01/actress-and-comedian-molly-…>; "I am so honored to serve as honorary chair of National Library Week for 2022. My mom was a librarian. She encouraged kids to read. So, the work of librarians and libraries has such a special place in my heart," Shannon said. "Libraries are places where communities connect-to things like broadband, computers, programs and classes, books, movies, video games, and more. But most importantly, libraries connect us to each other. Supporting National Library Week in this role allows me to connect to my mother's memory and all the librarians out there. Thank you for everything you do." A full list of webinars offered by the Library of Michigan are available on LM's CE Registration Site<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>. LM Archived Webinars can also be found at: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245-…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>. In the News... The pandemic has taken a big toll on the mental health of children<https://www.npr.org/2022/01/11/1072019335/the-pandemic-has-taken-a-big-toll…> - NPR, 1.11.22 Welcome to the Public Domain, Winnie-the-Pooh<https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/01/welcome-public-domain-winnie-pooh> - EFF, 1.17.22 Reminder: our next MiYouth meeting will be led by LM's Youth Services Advisory Council on March 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm ET. Have a good weekend & stay warm, 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.

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Now Hiring: IT Manager
by Todd Sumpter 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

Good afternoon, The Genesee District Library is seeking a dynamic professional for its IT Manager position. This is an exempt regular full-time position scheduled 40 hours per week. We are now accepting applications. To apply, please follow the link below for the complete job posting. https://www.thegdl.org/employment-opportunities/ Todd Sumpter Human Resources Manager Genesee District Library Ph: 810-230-3340 Fax:810-230-0277

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Part-Time Youth Services Librarian Job Opportunity at White Lake Township Library
by Leah Kenney 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

The White Lake Township Library is now accepting applications for a Youth Services Librarian, part-time, 20 - 28 hours a week. This position offers $19 -$22 an hour with pro-rated vacation, sick, and personal business leave; dental, vision, and life insurance. The White Lake Township Library serves 31,000 residents located 20 miles northwest of Detroit in the beautiful lakes area of Oakland County. We’re still growing into our new 28,000 square foot building. The youth area has more than tripled in size from our previous location, allowing us to serve White Lake’s growing population better and offer a unique opportunity to provide innovative programming and collections. Join the team and help us make a difference in the community. Applications received before January 24, 2022, will receive priority consideration. See the job description <https://piperlibraryfiles.com/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type…> for more details and visit our website for an application <https://piperlibraryfiles.com/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type…> . Best Regards, Leah -- Leah Martin Kenney, MLIS Head of Youth & Teen Services White Lake Township Library 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd. White Lake, MI 48386 lmartin(a)whitelakelibrary.org <dstefanick(a)whitelakelibrary.org> 248-698-4942 Ext. 3

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Employment Opportunity: Circulation Services Assistant Manager (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

POSITION: Full-time Circulation Services Assistant Manager (35 hours per week). Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday). QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree or equivalent certification; at least 2 years of public library Circulation experience; ability to promote and maintain effective relationships with other staff and to work in a team environment; demonstrated ability to use computer technology, preferably within a Windows environment. Familiarity with cataloging and MARC records in an ILS preferred. MelCat experience preferred. Experience working with Innovative Interfaces (Sierra or Polaris) automation systems preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with hiring, training, scheduling and performance appraisals of Circulation staff; trains Circulation staff on Sierra, Encore and MeLCat; interprets and enforces circulation policies and procedures; waives circulation policies and procedures based on customer service discretion; supervises shelvers; collaborates with the department head on strategic plan initiatives; prepares statistical data and reports regarding library usage; prepares monthly supply orders and provides input on department budget needs and expenses; assists with basic cataloging projects. See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. SALARY RANGE: $42,355 - $46,282 per year BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; employee assistance plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave. DEADLINE: Friday, February 11, 2022 APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references submitted online at http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php Jeff Crocker Main Library Branch Manager -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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Library of Things
by Nannette Miller 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

Hello Library community! I know several of you have a Library of Things. We are going to start one this year and I have a couple of questions. Do you have any special liability issues when lending out things like tools? Do people sign a waiver? Do you need extra insurance? Do you have all of your things out for public perusal, or use some kind of catalog and keep the things stored elsewhere? Thanks for your collective wisdom. Have a great weekend! Nannette Miller -- Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director(a)gmail.com | elkrapidslibrary.org

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Library Director postion open at Saline District Library
by Ron Andrews 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

The Saline District Library is accepting applications for the position of Library Director through Friday, January 28, 2022. For more details, please click on the link below to view the job posting or visit www.salinelibrary.org. Saline District Library - Library Director <https://www.salinelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Saline-District-Li…> -- Ron Andrews, Technology Manager Saline District Library 555 N. Maple Road Saline, MI 48176 734-401-1265 ron(a)salinelibrary.org

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Will you lend your support to this effort to help libraries nationwide?
by Hudson CDL Director 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

---------------------------------------- From: "Piper Mountain Webs, LLC" <ddormody(a)piperwebs.com> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2022 9:08 AM To: director(a)hudsoncdl.org Subject: Will you lend your support to this effort to help libraries nationwide? Good morning, everyone! As many of you have already heard, Google has announced a discontinuation of their free GSuite service effective July 1. Technically they discontinued the service years ago, but they grandfathered in any organization that had previously signed up. This included many of the libraries served by PiperWebs, and certainly many many more libraries, large and small, across the U.S. While we are working to come up with feasible alternatives for our libraries that have taken advantage of the previously no-cost GSuite mail and other services, we also want to circulate a petition for presentation to Google, respectfully requesting that they expand their non-profit and educational exemptions to include public libraries. The text of our petition is shown below. To sign this online petition and lend your support to this effort, please visit the online version at https://www.change.org/p/go-give-public-libraries-a-break-google. Click the button to sign, and then consider sharing this link with your friends, co-workers, and social media followers. You might also consider circulating this on any of your listservs, and even reaching out to your state library associations and the ALA. With enough support, we may just convince one of the largest companies in the world to change their policy, and actively support public libraries everywhere! ----------------------------------------------------- Below is the text of the petition Google, please give public libraries a break! Google, you previously offered GSuite services at no cost to small groups and organizations. After discontinuing that practice, you graciously grandfathered in organizations that had already taken advantage of your offer. Now you've announced that this grace period will soon come to an end, and these small entities must begin to pay for your services, with exceptions for educational institutions and nonprofits. We are respectfully requesting that you broaden your education and non-profit definiton to include public libraries. Public libraries are the core of many communities, large and small, across the United States. Not only are they centers of community activities and education, but they typically provide free computer and internet access to their communities, opening the online world to a population that might otherwise be excluded. Public libraries rely on local tax dollars, public contributions, even bake sales and raffles, to fund their budgets. Many have little to no flexibility in their budgets. Expansion of no-cost GSuite services to include public libraries would be a huge benefit to these libraries, their communities, and to the millions of people whom they serve. Please expand your exemption to include public libraries by no later than April 1st, and therefore allow them to avoid the costs in both dollars and time associated with upgrading their services or seeking other alternatives. The net cost to Google would be tiny, yet given the crucial role of these libraries, you may never receive a greater return on any investment. -------------------------------------- Remember - visit https://www.change.org/p/go-give-public-libraries-a-break-google to sign and share! Sincerely, Dale Dormody Piper Mountain Webs, LLC www.librarywebsites.com 866-535-1930 ? ? ? ? Piper Mountain Webs, LLC | 125 Wild Acres Road, Gilford, NH 03249 Unsubscribe director(a)hudsoncdl.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by ddormody(a)piperwebs.com powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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Re: [Michlib-l] Countries of the world books for j-nonfiction collection
by audrey＠rauchholzlibrary.org 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

Thank you everyone who replied to my request for info on Countries of the World books. Here are the responses below for anyone else who is interested: I just went through the 900s in the youth area, and we were really outdated too. We still get some Enchantment of the World from Scholastic, but I think they issue one or two a year. We have some updated country books from Lerner, the Visual Geography series: <https://lernerbooks.com/shop/search_results?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=visual+geopgra phy> https://lernerbooks.com/shop/search_results?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=visual+geopgrap hy We also have a series from ABDO, we updated the countries and US states from them: <https://abdobooks.com/series/711-countries-of-the-world-set-2> https://abdobooks.com/series/711-countries-of-the-world-set-2 I like the Cultures of the World series by Cavendish Square. They publish a new set quarterly, rotating through and updating in sequence (or at least that's how they used to do it). I haven't purchased any recently, because there doesn't appear to be much local interest. But they're much more comprehensive than the other books on countries I typically see and for just a fraction more in price. I was in the same predicament last year as I was working through our reference materials. Unfortunately I couldn't find anything that equaled the quality of the series like the one you had. I ended up getting the 2020 World Book encyclopedias at a discounted price and it has A LOT of info on each of the countries as well as the US states that I was replacing. I hope this helps you in your search. I recently have been doing the same for our J-NF collection. I've found the Cultures of the World series (published by Cavendish) to be a great replacement. However, they're published on a rolling basis, meaning that while many would fall in that 3 year range, others are older. Thanks again for the responses! Our plan moving forward is to look into these recommended series and also supplement our physical collection with online resources such as the Britannica School eResource available through MeL. Thank you! Audrey Glass Youth Librarian Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Join the MLA Advocacy Hour this afternoon at 3:30 PM!
by Rachel Ash 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

Good morning! We hope you’ll join MLA today for a special Friday afternoon edition of our MLA Connect Advocacy Hour! This afternoon at 3:30 PM, we will welcome Michigan State Senator Ed McBroom and MLA Lobbyist Bob Devries for a discussion on the difference between penal fines and civil fines, and the ripple effects on library funding as a result of criminal justice reform. Join us to learn more about civil fines and penal fines, how these fines fund libraries, and the laws that surround them. Senator McBroom represents Michigan’s 38th Senate District, located in the Upper Peninsula, and Chairs the Senate Natural Resources and Oversight Committees. Follow the link below to register for upcoming MLA Advocacy Hours. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdOCtrDsuG921ngWFgMjdNXSw4rqSDS… Happy Friday! Kind regards, Rachel [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: 517-881-6652 *Please note new number milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Furniture available for FREE
by Breed, Liz 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

Jackson District Library has a variety of furniture available for giveaway. This furniture is stored at a couple of different locations. If you are interested please let me know by Friday January 28 and we can work out arrangements for you to pick up your item(s) of interest. If you have any questions about these items, please don't hesitate to ask! Have a great day, Liz Liz Breed Assistant Director Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave Jackson, MI 49201 O: 517-905-1309 C: 586-567-2631 breedl(a)myjdl.com<mailto:breedl@myjdl.com> [Email Logo] 5 drawer filing cabinet - 1 available Approximately 5 feet tall and 2-2.5 feet deep Legal file width; approx. 18 ¼" wide [cid:image019.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] Blue kids chair - 3 available Approximately 2.5-3 feet tall [cid:image032.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] PATRON CHAIR - 1 AVAILABLE Wheels in front and a handle attached to top of back cushion for easy moving. Work tray can be positioned on left or right arm of chair. Approximately 3-4 feet wide and 3 feet tall [cid:image034.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] patron chair - 2 available Wheels in front and a handle attached to top of back cushion for easy moving. Work tray can be positioned on left or right arm of chair Approximately 3-4 feet deep and 3 feet tall [cid:image035.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] PUPPET THEATER Approximately 51" tall and 2 ¾ feet wide [cid:image036.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] KIDS CHAIR - 4 AVAILABLE Approximately 2-2.5 feet tall [cid:image037.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] Kids chair - 3 availaBLE Approximately 2-2.5 feet high [cid:image038.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] Magazine display racks - 2 available Approximately 4 feet tall, 2 feet wide Base is approx. 18 inches deep [cid:image039.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] Staff desk chair - 1 AVAILABLE [cid:image040.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] Storage cart on wheels - 1 available Approximately 3-3.5 feet tall and 18-24" deep [cid:image041.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0][cid:image042.png@01D80E9D.45E7C0A0] CHILDREN'S POCKET BOOK SHELF - 1 AVAILABLE Maple colored; measures 32"x16"x36" [image003] LARGE SHELVING UNIT - 1 AVAILABLE Measures 43" H x 25" D x 37" W [image001] CHILDREN'S COMPUTER DESK - 1 AVAILABLE Measures 26"X30"X30" [image002] CHILDREN'S DESK WITH END PARTITION - 1 AVAILABLE Measures 32"x24"x36" [image006]

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