April 2022 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

wage percentage of budget
by Perri Saunders 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

We're class II, but I'm interested in all sizes of libraries: What percentage of your total budget accounts for wages and benefits? I want to stay in line with the norm, but I don't know what the norm is. Thanks so much, Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Social Media Policy
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

Greetings, one and all! We are in need of a social media policy. I've looked at several examples online, but I'd love to hear from people who are happy with their policy, as well. If you have a moment to send yours along, I'd be very grateful for the help! Thanks for your time! -Sharon Sharon Crotser-Toy Director Watervliet District Library 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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MLA Equity Fund Grants: Applications accepted now through June 3, 2022.
by Rachel Ash 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

Good morning again! I am sharing some more news from MLA: The 2022 Equity Fund Grant application is now open! Applications will be accepted through June 3, 2022. Equity Fund Grants aim to reduce financial barriers to professional development opportunities and support individuals currently underrepresented in the library profession. Please help us share this individual grant opportunity by sharing this information with colleagues and staff who are not currently MLA members! Complete details and the application form are available at milibraries.org/mla-equity-fund<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v1U5Ii3mhkm0955ql4Z5BVPDtsWsmfwnlUQn9tYoIsh…> Thanks in advance for helping us spread the word about this opportunity! Questions? Please contact MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org> Kind regards, Rachel Learn more, apply or share this individual grant opportunity with colleagues! [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9ad1f38b-55e1-45a1-ac63-a42182f9ca6b&a=110452…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/d416c05a-7675-494b-9cae-7b8cc…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v1U5Ii3mhkm0955ql4Z5BVPDtsWsmfwnlUQn9tYoIsh…> April 18, 2022 2022 MLA Equity Fund Grants [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/1babd4c9-7d0e-406a-88b3-0286f…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v1U5Ii3mhkm0955ql4Z5BVPDtsWsmfwnlUQn9tYoIsh…> The 2022 MLA Equity Fund Grant application is open through June 3, 2022. Equity Fund Grants aim to reduce financial barriers to professional development opportunities and support individuals currently underrepresented in the library profession. Please help us share this individual grant opportunity by sharing this information with colleagues and staff who are not currently MLA members. Learn more and apply at milibraries.org/mla-equity-fund<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v1U5Ii3mhkm0955ql4Z5BVPDtsWsmfwnlUQn9tYoIsh…> MLA affirms its commitment to diversity and inclusion by seeking the broadest participation of racially and ethnically diverse librarians and library support staff who provide leadership in the transformation of libraries and library services. The MLA Equity Fund is used to provide individual grants to fund professional development opportunities for individuals currently underrepresented in the library profession. MLA Equity Fund Grants will reduce financial barriers and uplift the professional development of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, North African, and Middle Eastern individuals by providing resources to be used for memberships, attendance at workshops, educational events, or conferences of the applicants’ choosing, or for other purposes that they believe increase their ability to impact and transform the library profession. The 2022 MLA Equity Fund Grants will be awarded for activities occurring between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. Requests of up to $1,000 will be considered. Partial funding of a request is possible. Not all applicants will be funded. The application form will be open Monday, April 18, 2022, through Friday, June 3, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Download the MLA Equity Fund Guidelines for complete details<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v1U5Ii3mhkm0955ql4Z5BVPDtsWsmfwnlUQn9tYoIsh…>. Submit completed application packets using the online form. LEARN MORE AND APPLY<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v1U5Ii3mhkm0955ql4Z5BVPDtsWsmfwnlUQn9tYoIsh…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/ba8b30e2-b96c-413d-adba-81f8c…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v1U5Ii3mhkm0955ql4Z5BVPDtsWsmfwnlUQn9tYoIsh…> Michigan Library Association | 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48911 Unsubscribe rfash(a)milibraries.org<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by mla(a)milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&pn=ROVING&nav=…> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&pn=ROVING&nav=…>

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Día - April 30th (celebrating 25 years)
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

El día de los niños/El día de los libros<http://dia.ala.org/> (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is an everyday celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Download free Día booklists, posters, and social media graphics: http://dia.ala.org/content/2022-d%C3%ADa-reading-lists-and-shareable-graphi… If you are hosting a Día program, be sure to add it to the registry: http://dia.ala.org/content/add-your-programs-national-d%C3%ADa-program-regi… [cid:image001.png@01D85307.557754F0] 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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MLA Connect: How to Draft Job Descriptions to Get the Candidates You Want
by Rachel Ash 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

Good morning! Join MLA tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM for a webinar all about drafting job descriptions to attract candidates. More details are included below. This webinar is $25 for MLA members. Click here to register: https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=21… Questions? Contact MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org> Hope everyone has a wonderful week! Kind regards, Rachel Only $25 for MLA members! [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=8a00c99c-c27d-4e9a-b6d8-ad079477da4f&a=110452…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/6cb295f2-f8aa-412e-a45d-67ec6…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADf0ypUPgvF8AG5WZzuRXBSuONnSUbYvIFnmiBS7Sns…> MLA Connect: How to Draft Job Descriptions to Get the Candidates You Want Join us Tuesday, April 19 at 10:00 AM for MLA Connect virtual exploration: How to Draft Job Descriptions to Get the Candidates You Want. Check out details below and register today<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADf0ypUPgvF8AG5WZzuRXBSuONnSUbYvIFnmiBS7Sns…>. Don’t forget to check out other upcoming programs and save the dates.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADf0ypUPgvF8AG5WZzuRXBSuONnSUbYvIFnmiBS7Sns…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/d6c9ad2c-5ff3-4571-ac1e-8cd0f…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADf0ypUPgvF8AG5WZzuRXBSuONnSUbYvIFnmiBS7Sns…> Tuesday, April 19, 2022 10:00 - 11:00 AM Creating quality job descriptions is arguably one of the toughest aspects of HR and recruiting because you cannot adequately interview and hire candidates, create an equitable offer, or assess employee performance without a valid and reliable description. Learn tried and true techniques to get better visibility with potential candidates and legal considerations for drafting job descriptions from the American Society of Employers. Participants will learn how to draft job descriptions and the legal considerations when drafting job descriptions. MLA Connect<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADf0ypUPgvF8AG5WZzuRXBSuONnSUbYvIFnmiBS7Sns…> explorations are only $25 for MLA members! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADf0ypUPgvF8AG5WZzuRXBSuONnSUbYvIFnmiBS7Sns…> Speaker [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/7bb15c40-e614-4452-b9a1-2c3f1…] Kevin Marrs serves as Vice President at ASE. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing ASE’s compensation and benefits survey department. ASE conducts a variety of local and national benchmark surveys, providing data to thousands of organizations in Michigan. For more than 15 years, Kevin Marrs has conducted research and analysis on the total rewards practices and trends of area employers. Kevin is also responsible for conducting employee surveys for ASE member organizations. Kevin conducts several ASE training programs including Wage and Salary Administration Overview, Conducting Job Analysis and Writing Job Descriptions, and Market Pricing for Results. Kevin holds a Master of Science in Experimental Psychology from Central Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy. Sponsor [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/65805614-f1db-48d5-8555-60354…] ASE<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADf0ypUPgvF8AG5WZzuRXBSuONnSUbYvIFnmiBS7Sns…> is Michigan’s trusted HR partner. ASE is a non-profit, membership organization. ASE strengthens organizations' HR departments by offering member benefits and discounted services that span the entire employee lifecycle including recruitment, development, and retention while minimizing compliance risk. Questions? Contact us at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/ba8b30e2-b96c-413d-adba-81f8c…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ADf0ypUPgvF8AG5WZzuRXBSuONnSUbYvIFnmiBS7Sns…> Michigan Library Association | 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48911 Unsubscribe rfash(a)milibraries.org<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by mla(a)milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&pn=ROVING&nav=…> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&pn=ROVING&nav=…>

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CSLP Newsletter: March 2022
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

View this email in your browser<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/d8ee8449-4e6f-9e…] There is still plenty of time to receive your order in time for summer! Visit our shop today! https://shop.cslpreads.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.cslp…> Virtual Ocean Programming from NOAA [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/5d13a954-acc6-af…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsanctuari…> NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is the trustee of 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments located throughout the United States. These ocean and Great Lakes treasures protect underwater parks and support the coastal communities with recreation, education, research, and more. National marine sanctuaries are living classrooms where learners of all ages can explore, engage and interact with our ocean and Great Lakes. However you don't have to live near a national marine sanctuary to enjoy its amazing shipwrecks, habitats, and animals. Videos, virtual reality experiences and other activities can bring the ocean to you no matter where you are. In celebration of this year's Oceans of Possibilities the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is excited to share ocean resources to get patrons excited about the ocean. Use their five Virtual Reality videos<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsanctuari…> to further immerse patrons into their national marine sanctuaries. These 3-5 minute interactive videos can be viewed on a screen, computer, projector or tablet (or paired with a VR headset) and by scrolling, you can turn to see different viewpoints of the video creating a different experience each time. Use the fact sheets and drawing sheets that accompany each video to have additional fun facts to share with the audience. Or share one of our handouts on ocean animals such as coloring sheets and dot to dot activities paired with an ocean themed book. If you are interested in more free activities, videos, or photos visit their education web page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsanctuari…>, including the Ocean Guardian Activity Book<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnmssanctu…>. Continue exploring the "ocean of possibilities" through our diverse selection of other resources with lesson plans<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsanctuari…>, activities<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsanctuari…>, videos<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsanctuari…> and more. Direct links to the worksheets used in the videos: * Dolphin Coloring Sheet<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnmssanctu…> * Sea Turtles Coloring Sheet<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnmssanctu…> * Humpback Whale Connect the Dots Activity<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnmssanctu…> * Humpback Whale Maze<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnmssanctu…> What "Tales" did your library have to tell for 2021? What "Possibilities" do you see for your library in 2022? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas for 2022 to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Public libraries feed hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer - and throughout the year. The CSLP's Child and Community Well-Being committee encourages library involvement in activities that support wellness, from summer and afterschool meals, to well-being programming, to support for basic needs, all to help children, teens, and communities stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. Resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. CSLP Announces the Child & Community Well-Being Video Series By Janet Ingraham Dwyer, Library Consultant, State Library of Ohio & member of the CCWB The CSLP's Child and Community Well-Being Committee (CCWB) is excited to announce a new video series<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> about library programming in support of youth mental and physical health. This series was developed to share successful well-being-focused programs and activities that can be replicated, scaled, or adapted to suit other libraries, communities, and situations. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/643264ed-1a7c-20…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> The video series takes note of the crisis in youth mental health, exacerbated by disruptions caused by the pandemic, and points to ways that libraries can help - and are already making a difference. You'll be introduced to libraries around the USA who have developed programs and services to address the mental and physical needs of the people they serve. The inaugural videos in this series total 50 minutes. In that time, you'll visit * a youth-led program in Paducah, KY that gives young people ownership and voice and enhances healthy development through an intentional focus on relationships, support, knowledge, awareness, and resilience; * a community-wide initiative in West Hartford, CT, inspired by the book and movie Wonder, that encourages neighbors to help neighbors through acts of kindness; * and a summer meal program in La Cygne, KS, that is entirely funded by the library and local community to address food insecurity and promote well-being through programming, physical activity, mentorship, and relationship-building as well as food. View the series playlist on CSLP's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe3krHkVt7MbVDVBEfvNoMwTcQiwzux8g<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> We are seeking contributions to this new video series! Does your library offer an innovative, replicable or scalable (or simply inspirational!) program or service that supports youth mental health and well-being? Work with the CCWB to produce a 10-20 minute video about your program and add it to the Child & Community Well-Being Video Series! If you are interested, contact me at jdwyer(a)library.ohio.gov<mailto:jdwyer@library.ohio.gov> or CCWB Chair Linda Bartley at lbartley(a)mclib.net<mailto:lbartley@mclib.net>. Keeping Up with the Readers by Marcia Literati, Tenafly Public Library While many libraries continue to use paper sign up and tracking forms, 15% of libraries that participated in the 2021 CSLP survey used an online platform to help keep track of readers and their reading. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/b4533fed-2377-b9…] The most widely used platforms, Beanstack (29.8%) and READsquared (60.8%), include multiple means of tracking reading on a computer or mobile phone app. Program attendance tracking as well as creating missions or learning tracks allows you to further customize your summer reading program. While CSLP themed artwork is included (or easily added), you can create your own customized artwork to fit any theme you wish. Multiple standard reports are included with both of these platforms. In general, these platforms base your library's cost on size (service population, circulation or budget). Even though Book Points, Engaged Readers, LitKeeper, and Reader Zone were less widely used in 2021, they include many of the same features as Beanstack and READsquared. * Book Points is a free open source platform. While you can download the application to your library's server for free, you can also opt to have Book Points host your reading site. Your cost for a hosted site is based upon your library's annual circulation. * Engaged Readers from Engaged Patrons is free to libraries with less than 1 million (US$) in spending per year but does not include a mobile phone app. However, Engaged Patrons offers a suite of products so this might be a good choice for your library if you already use their online event calendar application. * LitKeeper gives discounts to libraries that use multiple products but doesn't include a mobile app. If you already use their calendar, EventKeeper, it might be cost-effective and easy for you to add LitKeeper to your summer reading program. * Reader Zone allows you to choose to use the app for several months only or for the entire year, and the cost is based on the total number of registered readers. Reader Zone focuses mainly on a mobile phone app but does include a website so that participants can enter their reading from a computer. While Google Forms are free and widely available, this choice probably requires the most effort on your part to set up and manage. However, you can completely customize your forms to fit your needs. For example, you can choose to use Google Forms to collect participant names or you can add more detailed reading tracking information (of course, this requires more time and skill on your part). Google Forms are not optimized for mobile phones so take care to test your form on a mobile phone to ensure it will be easy for your patrons to use if this is a common way your participants would record their progress. Before adding an online reader tracking platform, decide what goals you want to achieve for your summer reading program. For example, would your patrons find it more convenient to track reading on their cell phone or would they find that tedious? Do you want to track additional activities such as writing reviews or teen volunteer hours or are you strictly counting the number of books read? Many libraries continue to use paper tracking forms with great success, so only add online applications if it will help you and your patrons have a more successful summer reading experience. 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East Lansing Public Library job posting
by Kevin Hawley 15 Apr '22

15 Apr '22

The East Lansing Public Library is looking for a Customer Service Assistant. We're seeking candidates with strong customer service experience, problem solving skills, proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, and an interest in developing new skills to provide direct customer service at the Service Desk assisting patrons. Interested applicants can find more information and instructions on how to apply on our website: https://www.elpl.org/customer-service-assistant-job-posting/ Kevin Hawley (he/him) Circulation Supervisor East Lansing Public Library 517-319-6943 khawley(a)cityofeastlansing.com

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Register Now - Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Filing Window 3
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 15 Apr '22

15 Apr '22

April 28, 2022, 1:00-2:00 PM (ET) - Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Filing Window 3 On March 23rd, the FCC announced the dates of a third Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Application Window and its intent to meet the needs of library staff & patrons who still lack access to connected devices and services required to sufficiently engage in remote learning. The short filing window will open on April 28, 2022, and close on May 13, 2022. Eligible connected devices and services are to be delivered between 7/1/2022 and 12/31/2023. Instructor: Mel Van Patten and Andrew Epting of E-Rate Central For more information or to register, visit the Event Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Library Marketing Website
by Katie Rothley 15 Apr '22

15 Apr '22

Hello all! I just wanted to thank everyone for taking my recent marketing survey, and if you haven't yet and are interested in adding your two-cents (it's a brief, 4Q survey monkey) here's the link: [ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FHWVD6G | https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FHWVD6G ] I'm building a google website specifically on Library Marketing, in which I am determined to use the results from my survey to provide resources and information for libraries. And it's not for my work, so I'm adding content when I can (frequently but not on a consistent schedule). I wanted to share it with you all, just go here: [ https://www.thelibrarianmarketer.org/ | https://www.thelibrarianmarketer.org/ ] I'm happy to have any contributions as well, and will credit you; I'm not making money off of this, or seeking to make money off of it, and I'm certainly not a genius when it comes to marketing, or website building, but I strongly believe in helping others and sharing whenever possible - especially for libraries who are not able to invest more time, staff or other resources into this. It's also super fun because I've been reading marketing books and taking advantage of MeLcat. Anyway, if you would like to provide your content, you can submit examples, success stories, images, "articles", and other content to my website email address: [ mailto:info@thelibrarianmarketer.org | info(a)thelibrarianmarketer.org ] and I'll post it on the website. I've also created a Facebook page as well under The Librarian Marketer. You're also welcome to make suggestions for content, ask questions, and anything else that comes to mind. I know there are other awesome resources out there (Super Library Marketing with Angela Hursh, to name one), but my main reason for doing this is to have free examples in one location that libraries can then download or copy and edit to include their branding, messages and other pertinent information. Maybe even have events later down the road. Thanks. Have a great weekend! (please excuse my cross-posting) Katie 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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ALA COVID Library Relief Fund Deadline, Thur Apr 21
by Jennifer Dean 15 Apr '22

15 Apr '22

There is still time... Best wishes to those applying! Jennifer MLA Board of Directors and ALA Chapter Councilor, 2021-22 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michael Dowling via ALA Connect Date: Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 9:59 AM [image: American Library Association] <https://connect.ala.org/> ALA Chapter Leaders <https://connect.ala.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer?CommunityKe…> Post New Message <ALA-alachapterleaders(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> [image: Michael Dowling] <https://connect.ala.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=8cb5a568-b82f-441e-…> Apr 15, 2022 8:59 AM Michael Dowling <https://connect.ala.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=8cb5a568-b82f-441e-…> *ALA COVID Library Relief Fund Deadline, Thur Apr 21* The American Library Association (ALA) is making available *$1.55M* in emergency relief grants to more than *75 libraries* this year that have experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ALA COVID Library Relief Fund <https://www.ala.org/aboutala/ala-covid-library-relief-fund> invites: Public, School, Academic, Tribal, and Correctional libraries across the United States and US Territories can apply for grants of *$20,000.* APPLICATIONS <https://libraryrelief.grantplatform.com/> are accepted online through *April 21, 2022 *(11:59PM Central Time) These funds are intended to bolster library operations and services including broadening technology access, developing collections, providing digital instruction, staffing, and expanding outreach, as well as maintaining and amplifying existing service strategies or adding new ones to extend impact through the end of 2022. Funds will support libraries' ability to provide their users with the information services and digital access they need to retain or secure socio-economic mobility during a time of shift and upheaval. Libraries serving low income and rural communities, or communities that are predominately Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, and People of Color, are especially encouraged to apply. *A recording of the ALA COVID Library Relief Information Session is **now available* <https://ala-events.zoom.us/rec/share/0laRLN8RhSpI-YHrMK1SGQzzULG0Q2acBV06-1…> (one hour). In addition to the recording, you can find the slides of the PowerPoint presentation here <https://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/cro/2022%…> Please contact us if you have any questions at cro(a)ala.org. Michael Dowling Director, Chapter Relations Office and Intl Relations Office American Library Association 225 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601 p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 -- Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS Director, Frances Willson Thompson Library University of Michigan-Flint jldean(a)umich.edu *Pronouns: she/her/hers* *Pronounced: JEH-nih-fuhr deen*

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