March 2022 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Remote work policy
by Kat Boyer 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Hello all, Does anyone have an updated non-covid specific work from home policy that they could share? I want to implement one that is more general and can cover assigning work for people to do if we anticipate closing for weather, etc. Thank you. I am a little behind on other compiling (I have a note to myself to send emails to those that requested information on library subs and will be doing that next week), but I will send a compilation of this information out to anyone who would like it. Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Stinky Hotspots
by Tracy Logan 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Hi All, When we started circulating tech, I never thought we would have to deal with the actual hardware picking up smells. Our I.T. Manager has advised us not to wipe the hotspots down with chemicals or to place them in the stank tank. She's concerned the kitty litter dust will be a problem. Does anyone have a solution for this? We're going to try a light wipe down with rubbing alcohol but if someone has wisdom to share, I would welcome it. Thank you! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Has anyone hosted the Detroit Historical Museum?
by Jason Novetsky (Roseville Public Library) 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

We're working on program ideas for the summer and were considering hiring the Detroit Historical Museum to present a program: Our Island Jewel: Detroit's Belle Isle Park. It sounds like it would be a good program, but has anyone worked with DHM before either on this program or another? If so, was it a good experience? Did it go over well with your patrons? Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you. Jason Novetsky Community Relations and Marketing Librarian Roseville Public Library 586-445-5407

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Quickbooks
by Amber Hughey 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

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The Women of the Copper Country Programs
by Jennifer Saul 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Hello, I'm co-chair of the One Book, One Community program in Monroe, MI. We are focusing on this year's Great Michigan Read choice, The Women of the Cooper Country by Mary Doria Russell. Since some of our programs are online this year, I thought I'd share our calendar with everyone in case you or your patrons are interested in attending. I have attached our full program of events in case anyone is nearby, and flyers for three of our online events. Please feel free to share these with your patrons or any book clubs that you know are reading this novel. I hope to see you there! Jen Saul Reference Librarian Bedford Branch Library 734-847-6747

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News from United for Libraries, March 2022
by White, Shannon (MDE) 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

If you are having trouble viewing this mailing, please click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> for our online version. [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/UFL/ufl-newsletter-template/190403-…] [facebook]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> [twitter]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> MARCH 2022 President's Message [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…] In the past several months, there has been a dramatic increase in challenges to library materials, programs, and access in school and public libraries. Adverse legislation is increasing in several states that would limit curriculum in classrooms and access in libraries - some would even remove longstanding legal protections that shield libraries and library workers from criminal prosecution for providing access to books and online resources to minors. We at United for Libraries are working to support all libraries in their efforts to fight censorship and support intellectual freedom. The United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Task Force has organized a two-part webinar, "Keeping Governance on Track<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>," that will be presented by the United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Task Force on March 29 and 31. These webinars will be free to all, thanks to a bequest from the late Jack Neal. More information is below - please register and spread the word. In addition, the task force has launched two resources to support Trustees and libraries to prepare for program, material, and access challenges: "Terms and Definitions Related to Intellectual Freedom & Censorship<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>" and "Materials Challenges: Key Library Policies to Review and Revise<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>". <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>[https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…><https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> More United tools can be found at "Trustee Resources for Program & Material Challenges<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>," and ALA's "Fight Censorship<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>" resource page includes further information on preparing for and responding to challenges, censorship legislation, how to support intellectual freedom, and more. Thank you for all you do for libraries, especially at this crucial time. Charity Tyler 2021-2022 United for Libraries President News Free 'Keeping Governance on Track' webinars March 29 and 31 [Nancy Sylvester] Library boards are facing an increase in disruptions during board meetings, often making it difficult to conduct necessary board business. With the rise in challenges to library materials and programs, boards can be impacted internally (conflict/dissent among board members) and externally (public comment and disruptions from meeting observers). In "Keeping Governance on Track<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>," professional parliamentarian Nancy Sylvester<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> (pictured) will share actions, training, and preparation boards and library directors can take now to be ready for problems and issues, and tips/best practices for handling in the moment problems/issues in board meetings. The March 29 webinar will address actions, training, preparation, etc. boards and library directors take to be prepared for problems/issues. The March 31 webinar will be a mock board meeting. This series is made possible by the Jack Neal Fund. Register <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Register for Learning Live Roundtable Discussions March 15 United for Libraries' Learning Live program for March will feature roundtable discussions on "Friends, Foundations, and Fundraising" Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Learning Live programs are open only to United for Libraries members (including those in statewide group member states MA, MD, MI, NE, SC, SD, & TX and statewide training partner states MT, ND, NH, OR, & VA). Register <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Save the date: United Virtual, Aug. 9-11, 2022 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees - Friends - Foundations, the third annual virtual conference for library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them, will be held Aug. 9-11, 2022. Sign up now<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> to receive updates on program proposals, registration, and speakers. United for Libraries blog United for Libraries has debuted a blog at http://united.ala.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>. Visit to read about upcoming events, and conferences, updates on United for Libraries resources and initiatives, news about Friends of the Library groups, library Trustees, and library Foundations across the country, and more. Around ALA PLA virtual town hall on "Facing the Challenge: Intellectual Freedom in Libraries" now available As libraries continue confronting unprecedented attacks on the freedom to read, the Public Library Association (PLA) has made available a recording of a virtual town hall<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> held on March 4. As those who have faced book banning attempts and related legislative efforts know, the experience is often isolating and stressful. During this free event, speakers participated in facilitated conversations that explored effective responses to the coordinated attempts at censorship currently sweeping the nation. Register to view the recording Register to View the Recording <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Registration is open for the 2022 ALA Annual Conference [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…] Registration is open <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> for the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>, to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and surrounding hotels in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. The event will feature more than 160 education sessions. United for Libraries will present sessions including "Ask the Experts: Friends of Libraries," "Library Boards: Roles, Responsibilities, and Best Practices," "Transformational Capital Campaigns," and much more, along with author panels and ticketed events. The full conference scheduler will launch in April. Learn More <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Tools for Trustees 'Ask an Expert' program at PLA Conference will detail best practices for library boards [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…] United for Libraries will present "Ask an Expert: Boards of Trustees<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>" at the Public Library Association Conference <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> (March 23-25, Portland, Ore.). A panel of experts will address common issues that arise among library Boards and how to solve them. Panelists will present two in-depth scenarios, provide tips and best practices, and answer questions from attendees about the presented scenarios. During a "lightning round" session, speakers will field questions from attendees. Learn More <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Preparing your Board of Trustees for a challenge or crisis [ALA eLearning logo] Is your library and its Board of Trustees prepared for a crisis? Do your policies properly address intellectual freedom issues? How do you handle it when a board member speaks against a board decision? What happens when a board member's values clash with a board decision? The on-demand session "Challenges & Crises: Preparing Your Board of Trustees<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>," featuring experts on these topics, is available on-demand via ALA eLearning<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>. Learn how to be proactive in developing a well-prepared board, and what best practices, policies, and procedures need to be developed or revisited. Learn More <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Focus on Friends John Cotton Dana Award applications due April 1 [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…] Friends of the Library groups are among those eligible to apply for the John Cotton Dana Award<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>, one of the most prestigious awards given to libraries The John Cotton Dana Award honors outstanding library public relations. Up to eight $10,000 awards will be provided by the H.W. Wilson Foundation in 2022. Applications are due April 1. Learn More <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Spotlight: Friends of Tennessee Libraries The Friends of Tennessee Libraries (FOTL)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The group has also recently organized into a team of mentors, organized by experience and specialty. Upon request from a Friends group, FOTL mentors with experience as Friends as well as familiarity with successful strategies of FOTL groups will provide confidential recommendations addressing specific needs. Also in the works for FOTL is advocating for their libraries as part of the annual Tennessee Library Legislative Day on March 15. And during the Friends and Trustees Luncheon<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> at the Tennessee Library Association Conference, they'll recognize the 2021 Friends of the Year, and Mary Pom Claiborne, assistant director of marketing, development, and communications for the Knox County Public Library (KCPL), will share valuable lessons that the pandemic has taught library advocates about promoting the libraries that they love. Learn More About FOTL <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Foundations & Fundraising Virtual and hybrid fundraisers In case you missed it: a recent United for Libraries Learning Live <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> program focused on successful virtual and hybrid fundraisers across the country. Presenters Reed Davaz McGowan (Eugene [Ore.] Public Library Foundation) and Kerry Barnes (Tompkins County [N.Y.] Public Library Foundation) discussed the planning of their respective campaigns, including Eugene Public Library Foundation's Imagination Library Luncheon<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> and Tomkins County Public Library Foundation's 2021 Readathon<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> and "Hold On, Let Me Ask a Librarian" program. This Learning Live recording is open to United for Libraries personal and group members, and those in statewide group member states MA, MD, MI, NE, SC, SD, & TX. Learn More <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Good Ideas from the Network <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>[https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…><https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> ALA Editions recently published Uncommon Quotes for Library Lovers<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>, a new collection of diverse and contemporary quotes that celebrate librarianship, libraries, and reading by writers and entertainers such as Celeste Ng, Ziggy Marley, Junot Diaz, Azar Nafisi, Stephen Colbert, and Malala Yousafazai. Learn more about this uplifting collection at www.alastore.ala.org/uncommon<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>. It's perfect for library Trustees, Friends, donors, volunteers, and more - and purchases fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library and information professionals worldwide. For bulk orders and other special purchasing arrangements, contact Peggy Galus<mailto:mgalus@ala.org>. For its February Tuesday Topics<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> programs, Friends and Foundation of the Rochester (N.Y.) Public Library<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> recognized Library Lovers' Month, Black History Month, and the World Day of Social Justice. The programs focused on the Rochester Public Library's critical role in fostering Children's Literacy, Jobs and the Economy, and Equity and Justice. Learn More <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Friends of the Marina (Calif.) Library<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> presents a monthly "Dads Read" program, a monthly storytime featuring dads at the library playground. Each storytime also features outdoor games, building blocks, bubbles, gymnastics, and other activities. Learn More <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> Does your Friends group, Foundation, or Board of Trustees have a good idea you would like featured? To submit, visit https://www.ala.org/united/good-ideas<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>. Stay tuned for information on how to access a searchable database of Good Ideas from the Network. The Library of Michigan provides Michigan public libraries with statewide membership in UFL. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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DeLorean or TARDIS needed
by Megan Goedge 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Hello everyone! The Petoskey District Library is in need of a visit from a DeLorean or TARDIS for an all ages program this summer. If anyone has any leads, info, etc, please reply to me off-list. Thank you, Megan Megan Goedge (she/her) Children's Librarian Petoskey District Library 231-758-3123

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Sponsorship contract
by Jacalynn Harvey (Roseville Public Library) 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

Good afternoon, Does anyone use a "sponsor contract" for organizations/companies that want to sponsor a specific program or series of programs in the library? I just had the promotions employee for a local charter school offer to sponsor some of our take and make projects (to promote her school, of course) and she wants me to send her a sponsor contract or agreement. We have a current donations policy, which I sent to her, but no sponsor contract as we have never needed one. If you use a sponsor contract, will you please send me a copy? Regards, Jackie Jacalynn Harvey Director Roseville Public Library 29777 Gratiot Avenue Roseville, MI 48066 586-447-4550 586-445-5407 Library General Information 586-445-5499 FAX [1506967672552_PastedImage] www.rosevillelibrary.org www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI<http://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI> https://twitter.com/rsvlibrary https://www.instagram.com/rsvlibrary/ <http://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI> <http://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI>

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Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL- The Sarah E. Ray Project - Detroit's Other Rosa Parks
by Mick Howey 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

Hello Michlib-l, Please join us at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 14, 2022 for The Sarah E. Ray Project - Detroit’s Other Rosa Parks event. Find the event description below: Seventy-five years ago a 24-year-old, African American secretary Sarah Ray was denied a seat on the segregated Boblo boat, SS Columbia. Like Rosa Parks, she refused to back down, taking her fight for integration all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Represented by fabled NAACP lawyer Thurgood Marshall, Ray won her case. Scholars argue that she paved the way for the seminal 1954 Brown v. Board of Education, which found that separate was inherently unequal. Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and community activist Desiree Cooper and ‘Hometown Talent’ award winner filmmaker Aaron Schillinger as they present The Sarah E. Ray Project. This is a virtual event. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Tap https://tinyurl.com/ynwzx7ed <https://tinyurl.com/ynwzx7ed>to register. The Zoom link will be emailed the day of the event. Hope to see you there! Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649

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E-Signature Software for Programming Contracts?
by Andrea Ingmire 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

Do any of you use Docusign or another e-signature software to handle your performer/program contracts? If so, what system are you using? Can I sneak a peak at your contract? 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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