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Hybrid programming (in person and Zoom)
by Betsy Myers 25 Apr '22

25 Apr '22

Hello! Has anyone held any hydrid programming consisting of in person and Zoom programming simultaneously through your library? For example, an author talk in person with an audience but also patrons who are not able to come into the library can participate via Zoom? If so, could you share your processes with me? I'm trying to wrap my head around it and I feel I am over thinking it. Thank you!

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Reference Desk Suggestions
by Susan Bach 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Hello All, Our library is planning to purchase a new Reference desk, so I'm looking for suggestions. I'm looking for something that is well made, sturdy and comfortable. Our current Reference desk isn't huge and has an L format. Has anyone purchased a Reference desk recently that they would recommend? Thanks so much for your feedback! Susan Bach Tecumseh District Library

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Most Popular Items in Libraries of Things?
by Barbara Beaton 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

We're hoping to add some more items to our adult Library of Things and are wondering what are the most popular items that you're seeing go out from your collections? Happy to summarize responses for anyone interested. Thanks! Barbara Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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Looking for the title of a "Mystery" Book
by Sonja Downey 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Dear Mystery-solvers, I am trying to help a patron find the title of a book. It is referenced in Charles Martin's newest title "The Water Keeper". In Chapter 32 on page 221 he mentions the Card Sound Bridge near Key Largo. Allegedly a broken-hearted writer drove his Mercedes off the bridge. The driver was lost at sea, but the burnt out car was erected as a rusty monument on the shore nearby. This passage rang a bell with our patron and she thinks she read a book about this incident, but can't remember title or author. She is intrigued that this incident was mentioned by Charles Martin in his book and would just love to reread this other book. Does this ring a bell with anybody? Any suggestions? Thank you so much for putting on your thinking caps. Warm wishes, Sonja

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JOB: Deputy Director - Arlington Heights, IL (Chicago area)
by John Keister 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Deputy Director – Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Chicago area) The Arlington Heights Memorial Library <https://www.johnkeister.com/ahml/> seeks a multi-faceted leader to serve as Deputy Director. The successful individual will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will be responsible for all aspects of customer service. This role includes developing plans and implementing strategies that focus on the continuous improvement of all public library services. The position requires a creative yet analytical person who enjoys engaging with people and imagining the possibilities of how AHML can best serve the community through its collections, programs, and services. A priority of this role is to nurture an inclusive culture that welcomes the voices and perspectives of all community members. The library serves about 75,000 residents of the Village of Arlington Heights, a northwest suburb of Chicago. AHML is one of the busiest single-building libraries in the nation and an anchor of the village’s vibrant downtown district. Salary $87,300 to $109,000/year, negotiable based on experience. AHML participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Please visit johnkeister.com/ahml/ <https://www.johnkeister.com/ahml/> for details and to apply. Questions? We welcome inquiries. John Keister & Associates  Executive Search for Libraries  johnkeister.com <http://johnkeister.com/>  ahml(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:ahml@johnkeister.com>  847-955-0541

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Looking for recommendations
by Amber Hughey 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

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GetSetUp April content toolkit is here.
by White, Shannon (MDE) 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Find useful ways to include our classes in programming in your community outreach. Are you looking for virtual programming for older adults? The GetSetUp service provides this for you without taking time from your own staff to develop and produce. See the list below of upcoming virtual classes you can promote in your own local communities. The Library of Michigan and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to support the ability of older Michigan residents to access live, online virtual classes on a variety of topics through GetSetUp. See below details about what is available for your patrons from GetSetUp. The GetSetUp classes include a wide variety of topics including live classes on technology, meditation, brain fitness, art, cooking, financial planning, aging in place, and more. Fees for classes for the Michigan community are WAIVED using this code: MICHIGANHEALTH while booking a class. LM began pushing information about GetSetUp out to the public libraries last year during COVID and we are continuing to work with them to encourage libraries to take advantage of the quality, online, virtual programming they can offer to their communities. With staffing challenges still a concern and libraries having many commitments to make GetSetUp is a useful tool to be able to offer quality, virtual, online programming to your older patron community. You can link to GetSetUp from your library website using this URL https://www.getsetup.io/partner/michigan<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getse…> Let us know if you have questions about GetSetUp and see information below for April content from GetSetUp. [Engaging Online Classes for Older Adults]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> Hi Michigan Public Libraries, Happy Spring! This is a time of new beginnings, renewal, and growth. This month, our classes are aimed at helping your community learn something new, meet new friends, and embrace change. Please find below an update on our programming for April. * See below for the featured April programs. * Click the button to access images and materials for these programs. * Include the class descriptions below and information in your e-newsletters, emails, or any other update going out to your community. We are working hard to create materials to support your initiatives and help your community derive value from GetSetUp. Please email us on partnerships-team(a)getsetup.io<mailto:partnerships-team@getsetup.io> if you have any feedback on the information we are providing. Get Promo Materials <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> What's New This Month Share our upcoming series and classes with your community! Remember all the assets you need (along with additional information about Guest Speaker Events) are in the above link. 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Check out GetSetUp's Mandarin Classes. T<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…>hey even have fitness classes<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> that you can join - all from the comfort of your own home! View Series <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> [Susan Sommers- Resized]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> Guest Speaker: Susan Sommers - National Walking Day Wednesday, April 6 Join Class <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> [Susyn Reeves - Resized]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> Guest Speaker: Susyn Reeves - National Stress Awareness Month Tuesday, April 12 Join Class <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> Building Dreams For a growing number of older adults, the best path to find meaning and income is by tapping into your entrepreneurial spirit. GetSetUp is offering an Accelerator Program for those aged 55+, to help community members build the business they have always dreamed of. Find out more about some of their first cohort of applicants here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…>. Applications are still open and free for the GetSetUp community. If you have a business idea that you are passionate about, you can apply for the program! (Remember to take one of their classes<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> first!) Apply Here <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> [Accelerator Learners-1]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> [logo-new-1]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> [Facebook]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> [LinkedIn]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> [Twitter]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> [Instagram]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcszrg04.n…> 💬 888-559-1614 📩 partnerships-team(a)getsetup.io<mailto:partnerships-team@getsetup.io> GetSetUp, 1042 Fort Union Boulevard Ste 1101, Midvale, UT 84047, USA, +1-(888)-559-1614 Unsubscribe<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhs-717577…> Manage preferences<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhs-717577…>

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READsquared Trainings March 31st & April 19th
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

The Library of Michigan is providing public libraries across Michigan READsquared<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reads…> for tracking their online reading programs through this coming year. The opportunity to submit a site request is now open<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmistate.r…>, with the option to register for two live trainings scheduled for 10am on March 31st or 2pm on April 19th. Please do not sign-up for a site without approval from, or being designated by, your library director. Branches need to sign up under their district, however branches can individualize various programs within the platform. Libraries that currently have a READsquared site will renew at no charge with subscription dates of 3/1/22-2/28/23. If your library has signed up for READsquared 1/1/2022 or later and have: 1. Paid: READsquared will provide a full refund. 2. Not Paid: Whether you have received and invoice from READsquared or not, do NOT pay READsquared is provided in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please let me know if you have any further questions about the process. READsquared will answer platform/set-up questions on the live trainings. 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. Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding. [cid:image001.png@01D8434C.0B03BF00]

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Summer Reading Social Media stuff
by Katie Rothley 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Thanks to everyone who responded. CSLP already-created copy & some post inspiration: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_spread… | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VqWYx0B-jlZHrWL6mbHW5eLMYPVAI9qx/ed… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__drive.google.com_drive… | https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X_TjdbTTW043wMeL_GCnls8NqoeRqwf-?us… ] Library of Michigan may have materials at some point similar to last year's, examples attached to the email. I created some templates in Canva that you can make copies from, and edit to suit your needs, if you want to use them. I didn't use all of the images CSLP had available: Facebook & Instagram: [ https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8jVjJBCs/QwcW8ncXzkopepjftLUZsQ/edit?utm_co… | https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8jVjJBCs/QwcW8ncXzkopepjftLUZsQ/edit?utm_co… ] Twitter: [ https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8gNrU03E/uiZylexCFNrB6qIjrRp90Q/edit?utm_co… | https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8gNrU03E/uiZylexCFNrB6qIjrRp90Q/edit?utm_co… ] Facebook Stories, Instagram Reels, and TikTok: [ https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8gO82ii8/YCgxAqdGhtuAtn2zKkUhLA/edit?utm_co… | https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8gO82ii8/YCgxAqdGhtuAtn2zKkUhLA/edit?utm_co… ] Happy Thursday, P.S. please excuse my cross-posting but I wanted to offer this to anyone who wants it ;) Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 ext. 221 [ https://northvillelibrary.org/ | https://northvillelibrary.org/ ]

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Employment Opportunity @ Oak Park Public Library
by Kimberly Schaaf 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Join the Oak Park Public Library team and help us serve an amazing community! We are currently looking for a part time circulation clerk to work evenings and rotating Sunday afternoons. Candidates must be available to work until 8:00pm on weekdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00. This position pays $15.00 per hour and will work 12-20 hours per week. Please apply directly through the City of Oak Park by April 20th. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/oakparkmi/jobs/2295881/MI-Michigan/Oa… Thank you, Kimberly Schaaf Director, Oak Park Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Office: 248-691-7566 Work Cell: 248-914-3318

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