November 2022 - Michlib-l

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Virtual
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Tuesday, January 10, 2023 8:30am-3:30pm ET Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports. This is a 2-hour self-paced course, combined with a 6-hour instructor led virtual course* and uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care. The program also teaches the common risk factors and warning signs of specific types of illnesses, like anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. * Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches participants a five-step action plan, ALGEE, to support someone developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis: * Assess for risk of suicide or harm * Listen nonjudgmentally * Give reassurance and information * Encourage appropriate professional help * Encourage self-help and other support strategies 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. *Full participation in the virtual course is expected, this includes having a microphone and video functions. Who Should Attend This virtual training is designed for Michigan library staff. Each class is limited so register early. A waiting list will become available once seats are filled. Cancellation Policy 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. Alternates are encouraged for those who register but cannot attend. 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. Register here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/YMHFALibraries23/ This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more resources regarding Mental Health First Aid, please go to MentalHealthFirstAid.org<https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/>. If you have any questions please let me know, 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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Federal Tax Forms
by Brian Johnston 19 Dec '22

19 Dec '22

Hello Everyone, Are there any other libraries that have not yet received their online order form for tax forms this year? I've checked my past emails several times just to make sure and can't find anything. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Adult Services Librarian Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Michlib-L Listserv Reminder
by White, Shannon (MDE) 14 Dec '22

14 Dec '22

This is a reminder about the Michlib-L listserv that is moderated by the Library of Michigan. If you are not a member of the listserv or subscribed to the list using the email address you are sending a message from your message will not post. You can check your subscription settings here and make your own adjustments: https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l Michlib-L is a place to ask for advice, share resources, and engage in library-related discussion. Diversity of opinion is encouraged. Vendor solicitations are not allowed. All messages are archived and available to all list subscribers. * Constructive Discussion - Help us make this a constructive place for discussion by always working to improve the discussion. * Disagreements - You might disagree with someone's comments. Please remember to criticize ideas not people. * Kindness - We all make mistakes. Respond privately if you see others making mistakes or missteps on the listserv. * Focus - Postings should be relevant to the list they are being posted to. * Clarity - Make sure your post has a relevant and descriptive subject line. * Contact Info - Postings should include your contact information, including name and institution if applicable. * Efficiency - Be mindful of whether your reply needs to go to the entire list. Short responses that don't add to the overall discussion (Example: Congratulations! I agree! Thanks!) can be sent directly to the original poster. * Collate - When appropriate, you are encouraged to collect off-list responses to your questions and repost your compilation to the listserv. Please note that message attachments are scrubbed from the archives and for subscribers of the digest version. For maximum reach, embed text into the body of your messages. If your posts do not comply with the expectations above we will reach out to you before unsubscribing you from the list. sdw Shannon White 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> Call me on Teams<callto:whites29@michigan.gov>

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Tote of Jiffy Bags
by Karri Slater 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Houghton Lake Public Library has a tote of different size bags up for grabs.If you would like them please send your ZV code and I will get them sent out to you.

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Tween Writing Club
by Liz Emery 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Hello, We have gotten a request from a patron to do a Tween Writing Club at our library, and I am looking for some feedback from any other libraries who may offer this program. Do library staff run the program, or let the kids take the lead? Do you create activities or prompts, or just give independent writing time for kids to work on what they're already writing? Thank you for any input you may have. Liz Emery -- <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Elizabeth Emery Library Assistant II she/her (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6916 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGvakceRtYoYlJabcxzAcw>

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Library Cell Phone plans
by Andrea Ingmire 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Hi all, We have a library cell phone plan, and a couple of us have library paid cell phones as a part of that plan. I'm curious if any of you have moved away from library paid plans to more of a flat subsidy for employees who use their personal cell for work related tasks? More and more our supervisors have been using their personal cell phones to handle library business, especially in relation to dealing with patron issues calling police etc. While we can't afford to add everyone to our cell phone plan, it makes me think that there should be some form of compensation paid to our supervisors for this purpose. I wondered what other libraries did in this regard. Many thanks, Andrea ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [logo-blue -building] Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) www.pwpl.info<http://www.pwpl.info/>

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Allegan District Library is Hiring: Youth Services Librarian
by Devin Erlandson 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Good morning, Allegan District Library is hiring a Youth Services Librarian. Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Youth Services Librarian plans, organizes and conducts youth services, including programming and collection development for children from birth to age 17. Works closely with the Adult Programming and Marketing Coordinator for outreach and marketing for community youth. This is a full-time benefited position (health insurance, HRA for vision/dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as generous Paid Time Off). This position is exempt, starting salary is $40,000. Requirements for the Youth Services Librarian include, but are not limited to, a Master’s Degree in educational, library-related, or family services-related field, and two years of experience working with youth in an educational- or library-related setting. Interviews will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled. For more information, including the full job description, and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.alleganlibrary.org/news_detail_T8_R82.php -- Devin Erlandson (she/her) Assistant Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org A lifetime of learning, growth, and connection.

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Label Printer Recommendations
by Melissa Adkins 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Good Morning All, I'm looking to purchase some new label printers. I've generally been satisfied with the Dymo LabelWriter 440 in the past, but I've heard some concerning things about the newer 550 model. I'm not familiar with the wireless version, either, and was wondering if anybody can give me some insight into their experiences with these, or recommend alternatives that they like. Feel free to contact me off list if needed! Thanks! Melissa Adkins (she/her) Library Director Ecorse Public Library 4184 W. Jefferson Ave. Ecorse, MI 48229

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Justice Department Launches New Americans with Disabilities Act Website
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Hello! Please see below an announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding a new website covering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This site contains very useful and informative materials for employees, employers, businesses and government entities navigating topics such as accommodations and requirements. The new page can be found at The Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.gov<https://www.ada.gov/> Take care! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "The dissemination of ideas can accomplish nothing if otherwise willing addressees are not free to receive and consider them. It would be a barren marketplace of ideas that had only sellers and no buyers." Lamont v. Postmaster General, 381 U.S. 301 From: U.S. Department of Justice <usdoj(a)public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:09 PM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Justice Department Launches New Americans with Disabilities Act Website CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Last week the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has launched a new and improved version of its Americans with Disabilities Act website, ada.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. The updated version of the website is designed to more effectively serve the public and help expand access for people with disabilities. The website works well with mobile devices, includes easy-to-use navigation tools, and is written in plain language. More information is available here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. To find out more about the ADA, visit ada.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> or call the Justice Department's toll-free ADA information line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-833-610-1264 (TDD). ________________________________ [Instagram icon]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | [FaceBook icon] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | [YouTube icon] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | [Twitter icon] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW * Washington, DC 20530 * 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | Department of Justice Privacy Policy <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | GovDelivery Privacy Policy <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>

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Free PCI Webinars
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Greetings! Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars uses the GoToMeeting platform. * What Do Older Patrons Need?: Understanding Creative Wellbeing in Later Life with Jon Kay<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> November 30 at 2pm ET * Frustrated in Your Genealogy Search? Try the Census<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> December 7 at 2pm ET * A Shark & Unicorn Walk into a Library: Tips & Tricks to Boost Staff Morale<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> December 14 at 2pm ET Are you or your staff looking to develop your skills with professional development opportunities either in or out of state? The Library Continuing Education Stipend program<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> can support travel and registration costs by providing financial support for library staff continuing education. To find the full array of training and continuing education opportunities supported and offered by the Library of Michigan visit the Continuing Education site at Michigan.gov/LibraryCE<http://www.michigan.gov/LIBRARYCE>. Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact us at LM-LibTraining(a)michgian.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining@michgian.gov> Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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