November 2022 - Michlib-l

Free 2020 World Book set
by Kelly Marra 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Our 2020 World Book set has been claimed :) -- Kelly Marra Youth Services Librarian MacDonald Public Library 36480 Main Street, New Baltimore, MI, 48047

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Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament--puzzle swap
by Betsy Myers 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Hi! After several successful years of jigsaw puzzle tournaments, we are in need of some fresh (but all the same) puzzles for our upcoming puzzle tournament. This event is on February 5th--nothing like a last minute decision, right? We are in search of 12 of the same puzzles anywhere from 500-1000 pieces--we aren't that particular. It could even be 6 of the same puzzle if we can also find another set of 6 of a different puzzle. We are willing to swap our puzzles for yours as long as they can be returned after your tournament and vice versa. Our puzzles consist of 2 different beautiful flowers photographed by a local photographer, Mark Lyndsay (8 puzzles each, 500 pieces). We also have 13 different puzzles by the same manufacturer (Buried Blueprints, puzzles from the past by BePuzzled, 1000 pieces each)--our patrons hated this tournament, the puzzles were hard! And finally we have 2 sets of 12 puzzles and 1 set of 11 puzzles (3 different themes, 500 pieces) by Cra-Z-art--you know, the ones from the Dollar Store? We used these once and some of the puzzles, even though unopened, were missing pieces. I *think* we got rid of the ones missing pieces but you take your chance with those--kind of makes the tournament exciting. We used these in an individual tournament, the others in teams. Anyone willing to share/swap or just let us borrow your puzzles in February? Thank you! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502 I am listening to Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham and browsing through cookbooks for the holidays!

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Children's Materials Available
by Rebecca Hall 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Hi all, The Farmington Community Library has some children's materials that are up for grabs. But you'd need to come pick them up if you are interested. Below is a link to a folder with the photos. Reach out if you see something you like! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ItZnc-X5tXV-ElfMc_XYG01Zh1d5deHi?us… Becky Hall Children’s Paraprofessional // FCL Farmington Email: rebecca.hall(a)farmlib.org<mailto:rebecca.hall@farmlib.org> Tel: (248) 474-6915 Web: www.farmlib.org<file:///\\fhbackup\commondirs\FCL\Marketing\FCL%20Brand\2022%20Branding\Ema…> Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…>

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Spotlight on Safety: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

A virtual town hall to address the recent targeted attacks on public libraries If you are having trouble viewing this mailing, please click here<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlinever…> for our online version. [Hexagons connecting with icons representing safety (security camera, lock, alarm, etc.)]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Safety on Spotlight: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central This free virtual town hall is presented by the Public Library Association (PLA) in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Public libraries are increasingly responding to violent and inflammatory speech and targeted attacks on their buildings, workers, and patrons. Over the last two weeks of September, libraries in five cities faced bomb or shooting threats that resulted in canceled events and closures. These incidents also come directly on the heels of widespread intimidation related to censorship in the past year. Thankfully, no one was hurt in these recent threats, but the stress and disruption of service take a toll on library workers and the communities they serve. Facing such threats to our basic safety can often be traumatic and isolating. The Public Library Association (PLA)-in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)-invites all library workers to join a virtual event to reflect and share with public library colleagues across the country. During this event, panelists will participate in a facilitated conversation that explores effective policies and practices to improve safety and security for library staff and patrons, and invites questions and resources to be shared among all attendees. 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Panelists [Maria McCauley] Maria McCauley is director of libraries for the City of Cambridge (MA) where she oversees administration, finance, facilities, and operations across seven libraries. She began her library career twenty-three years ago at the Cambridge Public Library in circulation and reference services. Before returning to Cambridge, she served as the director of libraries in Santa Monica (CA), director of libraries for the City of Somerville (MA), and held several library positions at Northeastern University (Boston, MA). She is president of the Public Library Association, has served on the American Library Association's Executive Board, and is on the Board of Advisors of Beacon Press. [Justin Lock] Justin Lock is the senior counsel to the director for the US Department of Justice, Community Relations Service (DOJ CRS). The DOJ CRS is the department's "peacemaker" in community disputes arising out of race, color, and national origin, and is empowered to prevent and respond to community tensions resulting from violent hate crimes on the basis of these three categories as well as gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Justin previously served as special assistant for Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) issues and as a conciliation specialist in the San Francisco Field Office and CRS Midwest Regional Office. He is a graduate of Chicago Kent College of Law and Brown University. [Manya Shorr] Manya Shorr became the director of the Fort Worth (TX) Public Library in 2017 and was named 2020 Texas Librarian of the Year by the Texas Library Association. She is passionate about the positive impact libraries have on individuals, families, and communities. Prior to joining the Fort Worth Public Library, Manya served in different library leadership positions across the country. [Leah Esguerra] Leah Esguerra is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is the nation's first full-time library social worker with San Francisco (CA) Public Library (SFPL). Leah supervises the SFPL Social Service Program, which consists of a team of health and safety associates who are library outreach workers with lived experiences. Under Leah's supervision, the library social service team has received national and international attention in the library community and proved to be a model on which other libraries have created their own programs. Prior to working at the SFPL, Leah worked as an intensive case manager and clinical supervisor for the Department of Public Health for eight years. She also worked as a child therapist and children's advocate for five years at a domestic violence shelter in San Francisco. Leah served as co-chair of the PLA Social Work Task Force from 2018-2020. She speaks internationally on providing social services in a library setting and as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness and mental health issues. [Dustin Koopman] Dustin Koopman is the director of security at Mid-Continent Public Library (Independence, MO) and is responsible for its thirty-four branches and four administrative support buildings. Dustin has trained multiple libraries and staff members on security practices in libraries. Prior to working for Mid-Continent, he was a law enforcement officer who spent nearly a decade in the Greater Kansas City area. Dustin received his master's degree in organizational leadership, and is a member of Sigma Beta Delta national honor society. 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JDL Assistant Director Open Position
by Wayne, Danah 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

November 22, 2022 Good Afternoon, JDL is seeking a strong, energetic, positive person to fill the role of Assistant Director. This person will report to the Library Director and assist the Director in overseeing the operations of the library system. In addition, the role of the Assistant Director includes supervising a team of outstanding Branch Managers, Customer Service Specialist, as well as the Community Engagement Manager. You must be flexible and radiate positivity as you work with the JDL team to promote the service-minded culture and vision of JDL. We are always growing and changing and currently the hot projects include the renovation of a new, larger library space to be completed in January 2023, a full remodel of one of our branches to be completed in the Fall of 2023, refreshing our look at some of our branch locations, and conversations in some of our communities that could lead to new and exciting opportunities for JDL! These are all things the Assistant Director will play a lead role in developing, overseeing, and managing as we move forward. As a senior member of the management team, this person will also assist in preparing and maintaining the library budget, participate in collection development, and have the opportunity to be the voice of JDL with local partners and organizations and positively promote the library and its services. Every day you will be charged with leading and planning library operations and programming. Mentoring and growing staff, developing partnerships, evaluating staff levels and budgets, and working with an amazing admin leadership team are just some of the opportunities that await the new Assistant Director. The successful candidate will possess an MLIS or its equivalent from an ALA accredited institution and will demonstrate management and leadership skills with a minimum of five to eight years of progressively more responsible public library experience involving supervision, branch library services and programming, and organizational development. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job may be considered. A cover letter is required. Apply Here on or before December 2, 2022: https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/ 22-058 Status Full time/Exempt Salary Range 80,000 - 90,000 annually Position Closes December 2, 2022 Danah D Wayne (she/her) Human Resources Manager Jackson District Library O: 517-905-1306 C: 517-936-7576 F: 517- 780-4744 wayned(a)myjdl.com<mailto:wayned@myjdl.com> [cid:image002.png@01D891FA.F2459E90]

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Poet's Night Out Submissions
by Kelly Haug 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Good afternoon, We are looking for submissions for Poet's Night Out. I have attached a flyer with more details. Thank you, [image: PNO Call For Poetry 2023.jpg] -- Kelly Haug *she/her/hers* Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library *What I am currently reading:* *The Final Girls Support Group *by Grady Hendrix

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DVD cases up for grabs!
by Kimberly Condon 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Aanii! We have 49 single DVD cases that need a new home. All papers and labels have been removed. Please send your agency code and they will be sent out with our next RIDES pickup date. :) Miigwetch! Kimberly Condon *Library Assistant Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library<https://saginaw.ploud.net/> *989-775-4508 *kcondon(a)sagchip.org<mailto:kcondon@sagchip.org>

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Book Material Restoration
by Leiann Day 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Good Afternoon, Would you please let me know what companies have you used for book material restoration? When we have water damage or flood we are normally at the mercy of an emergency response contractor. Have you used a company other than a disaster response company like ServPro or Belfor when your book materials are water logged? Thanks Leiann Day, MBA, CPPO Procurement Manager Detroit Public Library 313.269.2148

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Yoto Players
by EmmaLee Herlocher 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Hi all, Does anyone have Yoto players <https://us.yotoplay.com/> in their collection? We have had some patrons express interest in them, but I am wondering how other libraries circulate them? We have LeapFrog readers that circulate where they get the pen and 3-5 books, which to me makes sense to circulate the Yoto similarly. But I could also see circulating just the cards for patrons who have their own Yotos at home. I also see that they connect to an app. Will they even work for circulation if patrons don't have the app access? Any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated! More than happy to share responses! -- EmmaLee Herlocher Head of Youth and Teen Services White Lake Township Library 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road White Lake MI 48386 248-698-4942 whitelakelibrary.org

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New Video Game Systems?
by Shira Pilarski 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Hi everyone, Please excuse me if this has already been asked on Michlib, but I couldn't find anything in the archive. Is anyone purchasing games for the most recent systems, released in 2020 (i.e. PS5 and Xbox X/S series)? Are they circulating well? I am trying to determine whether to invest in the new systems for my library. Please reply to me only—if you would like the responses, I'm happy to compile and share. Thanks everyone! Shira

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