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ALA members: Last Chance! Cast Your Vote for the ALA 2022 election by 4/6/22
by Jennifer Dean 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Greetings - ALA members - if you have not yet voted in the ALA election, you still have time! Voting ends at 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. So - we get three whole extra hours in the middle of the night to vote here in EST! ALA members should have received an email directly from the ALA Governance Office with a direct link and credentials to vote. This email is unique to each ALA member, and will allow you to vote in the elections for ALA generally and any other ALA unit of which you are a member. If you have not received a notification, please contact governance(a)ala.org. We have the opportunity to support one of MI's own for ALA Councilor at Large! John Clexton, Executive Director, Gladwin County District Library, is on the ballot. You can read more about him, including his Statement of Professional Concern, using the ALA Council Candidate Sorter linked below. Choose MI, then scroll down and over. Thank you for running, John! For more information on the election and the candidates, please visit: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/governance/alaelection For information on elections for divisions, round tables, and ethnic caucuses, please refer to each unit's website or ALA Connect space. The ALA division Core (a voted merger of ALCTS, LITA, and LLAMA) has created an ALA Council Candidate Sorter for the 2022 election. With so many candidates to choose from for Councilor at Large positions, you may find this helpful. I did! You can find candidates who are Spectrum Scholars or Emerging Leaders, as well as who is running by division, round table, ethnic caucus, library type, and state. You may find the sorter here: http://alacoreservices.org/elections/2022_council_sorter.html If you have ALA-related questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. I hope all is well in your world! Jennifer Dean MLA Board of Directors - ALA Councilor, 2021-2022 -- 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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Re: [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Rooms
by Joyce Krom 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

It sounds like those patrons who are not using the quiet study rooms as intended need access to a space more suited to their activities. My library is across the street from a secondary complex and we have struggled with similar issues at times. After school, kids need to be able to blow off steam, be a little messy, and be a little loud. If your teen space won't accommodate that, maybe there is a meeting room they can use after school until the room rentals start up (usually evening?) I think it's fine to ask noisy patrons to vacate the quiet study areas if there is another place they can go. Ultimately, we want those kids in the library and it is up to us to find a way to provide what they need. 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Cocozzoli" <gcocozzol(a)ltu.edu> > To: Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 12:19:09 -0400 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Free program "Trauma-Informed Librarianship" Friday > April 22, 2022 (online, 2-4 pm) > > The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries, SEMLOL, is happy to > announce our Spring meeting and professional development session: > > *“Trauma-Informed Librarianship:* > > * Ensuring Our Patrons’ Comfort and Safety.” * > > > Our meeting will be held via Zoom on April 22, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to > 4:00 p.m.. Please follow this link > <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-infomed-librarianship-registration-3040…> > to our EventBrite page and sign up for this no cost session. > > (flyer is attached) > > > >"What does Trauma-Informed Librarianship mean, and why should libraries > be a part of it? > Marna M. ClowneyRobinson, University of Michigan > > > >"Designing instruction for survivors of loss: lessons from a course on > end-of-life healthcare" > Jarrod Irwin, Eastern Michigan University > > During this program, our presenters will talk about what it means to be > trauma-informed, why it is vital to the library’s role, and how to > incorporate this information in our practice. Please see the attached > flier for the schedule. > > > We welcome librarians from all types of libraries, as well as students and > professionals from outside the field to attend so we can share and learn > from each other how to best meet the needs of our library communities. > Please forward this invitation to anyone else you think may be interested > in attending. > > After the presentations,we will hold a short business meeting, including > a comment session for feedback on our new governance guidelines. > (attached for you to preview here) > <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YkahYthrf9_MlEvVryio36lW0qG6rsGcMiOV1aP…> > > We look forward to seeing you on April 22 and hearing your voice > concerning the future of our organization! > > > > *SEMLOL Executive Board South East Michigan League of Libraries* > > Amy Seipke - Chair, Executive Board > > > P.S. 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The findings of the survey will be used to make recommendations > for services and programming to support digital access to and preservation > of Michigan's cultural record. > > > > This survey is voluntary, anonymous, and takes approximately *five > minutes* to complete. If you have any questions about how your > information will be used, or about the survey, please feel free to > contact Biz Gallo (GalloB(a)michigan.gov) > > > > Click here to take the Survey of Statewide Digitization Resources! > <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> > > > > We encourage you to share this survey with other Michigan libraries and > cultural heritage institutions. Thank you for your time and help > improving the Library of Michigan's digitization initiatives! > > > *Biz Gallo * > > Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator > > Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 > GalloB(a)michigan.gov | 517-335-1402 > > she/her/hers > > > *Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the > state at **Michigan Memories <https://michmemories.org/>**!* > > > *Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage > through **Michigan Digital Preservation Network <http://mipres.org/>**!* > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Thomas Trahey <ttrahey(a)mcdlibrary.org> > To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 12:32:44 -0400 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Shifting Landscapes: A Mixed Economy with Jeff Madrick > > Tonight’s Shifting Landscapes program: > > *A Mixed Economy, *presented by Jeff Madrick. > > > > In tonight’s Shifting Landscapes program the author of *Invisible > Americans: The Tragic Cost of Child Poverty* and a former New York Times > economic journalist, Jeff Madrick will examine issues of childhood poverty > including its conditions, causes and costs. He’ll discuss how he thinks > the nation can eradicate it and why it should. According to Columbia > University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy, the monthly child poverty > rate increased from 12.1% in December 2021 to 17% in January 2022, the > highest rate since the end of 2020. The 41% increase means 3.7 million > *more* children are living in poverty. The recent increase is due to the > expiration of the monthly Child Tax Credit payments. And 11.8% of > households with children did not get enough to eat in October 2021, > according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. > > From the start of the pandemic to the inequities observed from the murder > of George Floyd to the revelations about housing, healthcare, employment, > and supply chain concerns, multiple economic topics have long been “hiding > in plain view.” Shifting Landscapes considers three of these topics. > > In these times of both tremendous upheaval and opportunity for > transformation, Shifting Landscapes hopes exploring economic theories, past > merits of a mixed economy, and how we might proceed in the future will help > each of us consider how we might build an even more successful nation in > the decade ahead. > > On April 11, political scientist Amy Lerman will explore how “good enough > for government” moved from being a statement of excellence to > disparagement. In the third and final session on April 18, political > scientist Paul Pierson will trace the economic and political history of > the United States over the last century. He’ll show how a viable mixed > economy—where both government and business each have their own roles while > also working collaboratively—has long been the dominant force of America’s > prosperity. > > Economics is the sixth and final topic in the Shifting Landscapes series. > > Events are free, live or by Zoom. Tickets are not necessary, but > registration is helpful. To register: mcdl.pub/sl-register. To simply join > the Zoom presentation, go to http://mcdl.pub/SL-zoom. The link will be > live about 6:45 pm this evening. A recording will be available later this > week and a link will be sent to those that have registered. > > This project has been funded by grants from Michigan Council for Arts and > Cultural Affairs and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National > Endowment for the Humanities. > > > > > > > -- > Thomas Trahey > Mason County District Library > Head of Circulation > 231-843-8465 > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "White, Shannon (MDE)" <WhiteS29(a)michigan.gov> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 16:51:21 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] WebJunction content and upcoming webinars > > *Highlighted WebJunction Content for April* > > - Host Your Own Cardboard Carnival > <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: > It started as part of a Saturday program with underrepresented students in > STEM, paired with mentors from Northwestern University to work on monthly > engineering design projects. After several years of one-off projects, > the Evanston (IL) Public Library teen services staff and their partners > asked, "How can we get students to pursue a long-term project to build and > strengthen STEM skills and bring the community together to celebrate their > work?” From this, the concept of Evanston’s Cardboard Carnival was born. > - Libraries Learn from Eviction Focus > <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: > As a continuation of the Improving Access to Civil Legal Justice > initiative, WebJunction focused on the eviction crisis, developing > resources that strengthen library staff’s ability to respond to eviction > questions with confidence and help close the justice gap in their > communities. The complexity of eviction law and the high stakes involved > make this a tricky reference topic, but we’re confident that you can expand > your reference skills with the help of these resources. > - Socially Connected Communities: Solutions for Social Isolation > <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>*: > *A new report on Socially Connected Communities: Solutions for Social > Isolation published by Healthy Places by Design highlights how librarians > and other leaders can work together to address this issue. The report was > developed based on a series of conversations in 2020 with nearly 60 people > from diverse places and organizations who candidly shared their efforts to > reduce social isolation. > > > > *WebJunction Webinars for You* > > > > These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a > live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free > in the Course Catalog > <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.web…> > . > > > > *Broadband Improvements: Free Planning Tools for Libraries* > > Wednesday, April 20, 2022 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes > > Registration: > https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/broadband-improvements.html > <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> > > > > Access to the internet through broadband connections has become a critical > service in libraries, allowing staff and patrons to learn, connect and > grow. But libraries with limited support for information technology (IT) > may be challenged with how to assess broadband and related technologies to > keep these services up to date. Join this session to learn how to use > the Toward Gigbagit Libraries toolkit―a free, self-service guide created to > help libraries understand and improve their IT capacities and broadband > resources. The toolkit can help staff better articulate the library’s needs > to leadership, policy makers, and broadband service providers, in order to > improve on digitally serving the community and planning for the future. > > > > *Digital Collections at Your Library: Community, Culture, and Connection* > > Tuesday, April 26, 2022 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes > > Registration: > https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/digital-collections-at-your-… > <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> > > > > Digital collections at your library can preserve local histories and > artifacts at risk of being lost. They offer an opportunity to represent the > diversity of stories and voices in your community likely missing from your > physical collection. But they are resource-intensive, requiring new skills, > technology, and an ongoing commitment to maintain them. Understanding the > full lifecycle of digital stewardship is critical to successfully providing > digital collections. In this webinar, practitioners will share how their > digital collections have enabled their community members to connect with > unique histories and cultures, increase appreciation of local history, and > foster connections across generations. You’ll also learn about a new series > of free courses developed for small public libraries and tribal archives, > libraries, museums. > > > > > > Shannon White > Library Development Manager > Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 > Whites29(a)michigan.gov 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Latonia Phillips <lphillips(a)commercelibrary.info> > To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 13:30:00 -0400 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Zoom Event TOMORROW - Alzheimer's: 10 Warning Signs > at 2 PM > Hello > > The Commerce Township Community Library is hosting a new ZOOM event titled *Alzheimer's: > 10 Warning Signs*. Presented by Karen Kline, Alzheimer's Association. > Please share this with patrons, co-workers, and friends. > > *Description*: > Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and > behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us IN PERSON at Commerce > Township Community Library or VIA ZOOM to learn 10 common warning signs and > what to watch for in yourself and others. > > *Tuesday, April 5 at 2 PM * > *Register here*: tinyurl.com/ctcl-10signs > *Please Note*: The ZOOM access link will be emailed to participants on > the day of the program. > > Latonia Phillips (she/her) > Adult Reference Librarian > Commerce Township Community Library > 180 E. Commerce Road > Commerce Twp., MI 48382 > *Phone*: 248-669-8108 Ext. 115 > *Fax*: 248-387-6240 > *Email*: lphillips(a)commercelibrary.info > > The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for > the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not > the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, > dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, > and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Lisa Cox <lcox(a)ruthhughes.org> > To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 16:39:43 -0400 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Room Policy > Hi > > Was looking for a sample of a quiet study room policy. Particularly > focusing on the age limit. If anyone has a link or copy that you can send > me. Thank you > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Winter, Donna" <dwinter(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org>, Lisa Cox < > lcox(a)ruthhughes.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 21:59:59 +0000 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Room Policy > Playing devil's advocate here.... > > Is it right to limit a space by age if your policy on quiet is strong > enough to enforce? What's the reason for stopping a younger person from > accessing a quiet space? > > <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> > > *Donna Winter* > Assistant Branch Librarian > Livonia Public Library > (734) 466-2675 > dwinter(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org > *www.livoniapubliclibrary.org <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>* > > <https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> > <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> > <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ> > > This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to > which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, > confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the > reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or > agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you > are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this > communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or > reply to this e-mail message. Thank you. > ------------------------------ > *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Lisa Cox via > Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Sent:* Monday, April 4, 2022 4:39 PM > *To:* michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Room Policy > > Hi > > Was looking for a sample of a quiet study room policy. Particularly > focusing on the age limit. If anyone has a link or copy that you can send > me. Thank you > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tracy Aldrich <taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org> > To: "Winter, Donna" <dwinter(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org, Lisa Cox <lcox(a)ruthhughes.org> > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 18:27:05 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Room Policy > Hi, > > I can expand and clarify a bit: our quiet study/small group meeting rooms > are currently open to all ages, but we are having a lot of problems with > after school teens and middle schoolers using the rooms inappropriately > (being noisy and rowdy, trashing and vandalizing the spaces, and harrassing > people.) We do enforce our quiet and behavior policies, but it's day after > day after day, and staff are getting weary from it and other patrons are > getting upset at the daily disruption. So we are curious to see what > policies/procedures others have for such rooms. > > Tracy > > On Mon, Apr 4, 2022, 6:02 PM Winter, Donna via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > >> Playing devil's advocate here.... >> >> Is it right to limit a space by age if your policy on quiet is strong >> enough to enforce? What's the reason for stopping a younger person from >> accessing a quiet space? >> >> <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> >> >> *Donna Winter* >> Assistant Branch Librarian >> Livonia Public Library >> (734) 466-2675 >> dwinter(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org >> *www.livoniapubliclibrary.org <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>* >> >> <https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> >> <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> >> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ> >> >> This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to >> which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, >> confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the >> reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or >> agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you >> are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this >> communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this >> communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or >> reply to this e-mail message. Thank you. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Lisa Cox via >> Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Sent:* Monday, April 4, 2022 4:39 PM >> *To:* michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Room Policy >> >> Hi >> >> Was looking for a sample of a quiet study room policy. Particularly >> focusing on the age limit. If anyone has a link or copy that you can send >> me. Thank you >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Bartles, Maryanne" <mbartles(a)ci.dearborn.mi.us> > To: "'michlib-l(a)mcls.org'" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 12:08:35 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Need some help from public libraries that are City > departments > > Dearborn Public was created under Act 164 of 1877 and has been managed by > our Library Commission since 1920. Dearborn is re-writing the City Charter > and there has been language brought forward to change the Library > Commission to an advisory-only role and to have the Library Director > appointed by the Mayor. I am wondering if any other municipal libraries > are managed this way. > > > > All City library Directors, if you could answer the following questions, I > would be most appreciative. > > > > 1. How is your library board selected. Are they appointed by the > mayor? How many board members do you have and what is their term of > office? Can they be re-appointed? > > > > 1. What is the role of your library board? Do they make all library > policy decisions and manage the budget? Or, are they advisory only and > give input to the Mayor, who is the final decision-maker for the library?. > > > > 1. How is your library director selected? Does your board interview, > select and appoint the Director? And, do they have the authority to fire > the Director? Or is it a mayoral appointed, similar to any other > department head, who would serve at the will of the Mayor and, potentially, > only as long as the Mayor was in office? > > > > > > Maryanne Bartles > > Library Director > > Dearborn Public Library > > 16301 Michigan Avenue > > Dearborn, Mi 48126 > > 313-943-2049 > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Winter, Donna" <dwinter(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org> > To: Tracy Aldrich <taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org> > Cc: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org>, Lisa Cox < > lcox(a)ruthhughes.org> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 12:15:59 +0000 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Room Policy > Ah. As usual, some bad actors ruin it for all. Thanks for the additional > info. > > *Donna Winter* > Assistant Branch Librarian > Livonia Public Library > (734) 466-2675 > dwinter(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org > *www.livoniapubliclibrary.org <https://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org/>* > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Tracy Aldrich <taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org> > *Sent:* Monday, April 4, 2022 6:27:05 PM > *To:* Winter, Donna <dwinter(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org> > *Cc:* michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org>; Lisa Cox < > lcox(a)ruthhughes.org> > *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Room Policy > > Hi, > > I can expand and clarify a bit: our quiet study/small group meeting rooms > are currently open to all ages, but we are having a lot of problems with > after school teens and middle schoolers using the rooms inappropriately > (being noisy and rowdy, trashing and vandalizing the spaces, and harrassing > people.) We do enforce our quiet and behavior policies, but it's day after > day after day, and staff are getting weary from it and other patrons are > getting upset at the daily disruption. So we are curious to see what > policies/procedures others have for such rooms. > > Tracy > > On Mon, Apr 4, 2022, 6:02 PM Winter, Donna via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > > Playing devil's advocate here.... > > Is it right to limit a space by age if your policy on quiet is strong > enough to enforce? What's the reason for stopping a younger person from > accessing a quiet space? > > <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> > > *Donna Winter* > Assistant Branch Librarian > Livonia Public Library > (734) 466-2675 > dwinter(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org > *www.livoniapubliclibrary.org <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>* > > <https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> > <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> > <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ> > > This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to > which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, > confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the > reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or > agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you > are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this > communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or > reply to this e-mail message. Thank you. > ------------------------------ > *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Lisa Cox via > Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Sent:* Monday, April 4, 2022 4:39 PM > *To:* michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Quiet Study Room Policy > > Hi > > Was looking for a sample of a quiet study room policy. Particularly > focusing on the age limit. If anyone has a link or copy that you can send > me. Thank you > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Laura Warren-Gross <warrengrossl(a)mcls.org> > To: "MIchlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org>, " > meleresourceslist(a)mail3.mcls.org" <meleresourceslist(a)mail3.mcls.org>, > mamelist <mamelist(a)mcls.org>, "ploud(a)mail3.mcls.org" <ploud(a)mail3.mcls.org>, > "MI-PR-Group(a)lists.mcls.org" <mi-pr-group(a)mail2.mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 13:10:38 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] FREE Gale webinar series > > *Gale and MeL have teamed up to provide a FREE webinar series in April and > May. Michigan library staff members are invited to join us to learn more > about Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Business: > DemographicsNow. Free SCECH hours available to Michigan educators who > attend the live webinars. Recordings will be sent to all who register in > case you are unable to attend the live events. Information and registration > links below. We look forward to sharing these excellent eResources with > you!* > > > > *[image: Graphical user interface Description automatically generated]* > > > > *Promote Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints within your Learning > Community (For Grades 9-12 Staff)* > > April 13, 2022 3:30-4:30 > > You have access to Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints through MeL. This > extensive and valuable resource focuses on the varied viewpoints > surrounding today’s most talked about topics, as well as tools and features > to support organized research. In this session, intended for high school > library staff, we will discuss how to promote this resource to your > learning community through best practices and our support site. > > Registration Link: > https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5lBwc6pcSLi-g7ESrlPFJA > > > > *Leverage Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Within the Science > Classroom* > > April 27, 2022 3:30-4:30 > > Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints provides access to pro-con > information on many of the top-studied scientific topics, including Climate > Change, Artificial Intelligence, and Genetic Modification. The resource > also contains valuable tools to support organized and effective research. > Join this session, intended for high school librarians and science staff to > review the content and tools within this resource. > > Registration Link: > https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FE2GTxUSiyrjbF6xcYHFw > > > > *Top Ten Tools to Support Research Within Gale In Context: Opposing > Viewpoints* > > May 4, 2022 3:30-4:30 > > Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints has many tools to support researchers > from high school students to adult learners, including Highlights and > Notes, Topic Finder, and Google/Microsoft Integrations. Join this session, > intended for high school, academic, and public library staff, to explore > the top ten tools to engage learners and drive effective research. > > Registration Link: > https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-AnvvVZ9SgOlyGyCTt8saw > > > > *[image: Graphical user interface Description automatically generated]* > > > > *Discover Ways to Support All Patron Types with Gale Business: > DemographicsNow* > > May 18, 2022 3:30-4:30 > > Gale Business: DemographicsNow provides patrons with data and statistics > for the entirety of the United States and allows for selection of > Geographic Area and a large selection of variables to build detailed > reports. Tools within this resource can support many types of patrons, > including small business owners, business students, potential > entrepreneurs, and even general researchers. Join this session, intended > for public library staff, to examine real-world cases of how to support > these different patron types. > > Registration Link: > https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5fdfX3jfQw2P1sKF4tXK1A > > > > *Top Ten Tools within Gale Business: DemographicsNow* > > May 25, 2022 3:30-4:30 > > Gale Business: DemographicsNow is a powerful and expansive resource > providing up to date demographic information on businesses, spending > habits, and more within the United States. Join this session, intended for > public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to support your patrons. > > Registration Link: > https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdM0WYf0SZm_aFmjxsOygA > > > > > > > > > > Laura Warren-Gross > > Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries > > Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) > > > > 1 800 530 9019 ext 152 > > > > [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [image: twitter] > <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [image: square-logo-1 (002)] > <http://www.mcls.org/> > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Lodge, Daniel" <dlodge(a)ci.dearborn.mi.us> > To: "'michlib-l(a)mcls.org'" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 13:55:53 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Dearborn Public Library Zoom Talk on Michigan Notable > Book Trout Water > > Be sure to join us for a Zoom talk here at the Dearborn Public Library on > Thursday, March 31st at 6:30pm with author Josh Greenberg regarding his > 2022 Michigan Notable Book Trout Water. Mr. Greenberg’s book is his journal > of the encounters he experiences while fishing on the Au Sable – reading > the movement of the river water, studying the play of light on the water – > and how it helps him to realize that there’s more to catching fish than > catching fish. The Program Flyer is attached to this email. > > > > The Michigan Notable Book Program is sponsored by the Library of Michigan, > the Michigan Center for the Book and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of > the National Endowment of the Humanities. > > > > Click here to register and receive a Zoom Meeting Link for the Event: > > > https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=10451&ag… > > > > Dan Lodge > > Librarian I Adult Services > > Dearborn Public Library > > Dearborn, MI > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Lodge, Daniel" <dlodge(a)ci.dearborn.mi.us> > To: "'michlib-l(a)mcls.org'" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 14:23:18 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] REViSED Dearborn Public Library Zoom Talk on Michigan > Notable Book Trout Water > > My bad! Please ignore the last message – had the wrong date. > > > > Dan > > > > Be sure to join us for a Zoom talk here at the Dearborn Public Library on > Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30pm with author Josh Greenberg regarding his 2022 > Michigan Notable Book Trout Water. Mr. Greenberg’s book is his journal of > the encounters he experiences while fishing on the Au Sable – reading the > movement of the river water, studying the play of light on the water – and > how it helps him to realize that there’s more to catching fish than > catching fish. The Program Flyer is attached to this email. > > > > The Michigan Notable Book Program is sponsored by the Library of Michigan, > the Michigan Center for the Book and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of > the National Endowment of the Humanities. > > > > Click here to register and receive a Zoom Meeting Link for the Event: > > > https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=10451&ag… > > > > Dan Lodge > > Librarian I Adult Services > > Dearborn Public Library > > Dearborn, MI > > > > > > > > Dan Lodge > > Librarian I Adult Services > > Dearborn Public Library > > Dearborn, MI > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Amy Winter <amy(a)westbranchlibrary.org> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 10:24:38 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: [Michlib-l] Extra 1040 Instructions Booklets > Hi There, > > Our library has a few 1040 Instructional Books that we can share to those > others in need. > > Just let me know what library I can send them to, and can get them out in > tomorrow's RIDES delivery/pickup. > > Thank you, > > Amy @ West Branch zv351 > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Dan Hutchins <danthutchins(a)yahoo.com> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org>, "sbach(a)tecumsehlibrary.org" > <sbach(a)tecumsehlibrary.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 15:05:00 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Reference Desk Suggestions > Two places to try are: > > 1. Library Design Associates. They do custom built desks. They do good > work but can be pricey. https://www.librarydesign.com/ > > 2. The other one I know of is Paladin Caseworks of South Bend Indiana. The > circulation desk I've seen that was made by them was very high quality and > it cost much less than Library Design. Here's their website: > https://paladinmfg.com/ > > > Dan Hutchins > Director > Van Buren District Library > 200 North Phelps Street > Decatur, MI 49045 > dhutchins(a)vbdl.org > http://www.vbdl.org > 269-423-4771 > > > On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 10:37:22 AM EDT, Susan Bach via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > > > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Perri Saunders <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> > To: michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 11:13:41 -0400 > Subject: [Michlib-l] balloon artist > We are looking in southwest lower Michigan for a balloon artist to attend > one of our summer events. Does anyone have any contacts? > Thanks in advance, > 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.* > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >

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balloon artist
by Perri Saunders 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

We are looking in southwest lower Michigan for a balloon artist to attend one of our summer events. Does anyone have any contacts? Thanks in advance, 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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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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Extra 1040 Instructions Booklets
by Amy Winter 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

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REViSED Dearborn Public Library Zoom Talk on Michigan Notable Book Trout Water
by Lodge, Daniel 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

My bad! Please ignore the last message - had the wrong date. Dan Be sure to join us for a Zoom talk here at the Dearborn Public Library on Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30pm with author Josh Greenberg regarding his 2022 Michigan Notable Book Trout Water. Mr. Greenberg's book is his journal of the encounters he experiences while fishing on the Au Sable - reading the movement of the river water, studying the play of light on the water - and how it helps him to realize that there's more to catching fish than catching fish. The Program Flyer is attached to this email. The Michigan Notable Book Program is sponsored by the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Center for the Book and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities. Click here to register and receive a Zoom Meeting Link for the Event: https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=10451&ag… Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Dearborn Public Library Zoom Talk on Michigan Notable Book Trout Water
by Lodge, Daniel 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Be sure to join us for a Zoom talk here at the Dearborn Public Library on Thursday, March 31st at 6:30pm with author Josh Greenberg regarding his 2022 Michigan Notable Book Trout Water. Mr. Greenberg's book is his journal of the encounters he experiences while fishing on the Au Sable - reading the movement of the river water, studying the play of light on the water - and how it helps him to realize that there's more to catching fish than catching fish. The Program Flyer is attached to this email. The Michigan Notable Book Program is sponsored by the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Center for the Book and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities. Click here to register and receive a Zoom Meeting Link for the Event: https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=10451&ag… Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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FREE Gale webinar series
by Laura Warren-Gross 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Gale and MeL have teamed up to provide a FREE webinar series in April and May. Michigan library staff members are invited to join us to learn more about Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Business: DemographicsNow. Free SCECH hours available to Michigan educators who attend the live webinars. Recordings will be sent to all who register in case you are unable to attend the live events. Information and registration links below. We look forward to sharing these excellent eResources with you! [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated] Promote Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints within your Learning Community (For Grades 9-12 Staff) April 13, 2022 3:30-4:30 You have access to Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints through MeL. This extensive and valuable resource focuses on the varied viewpoints surrounding today's most talked about topics, as well as tools and features to support organized research. In this session, intended for high school library staff, we will discuss how to promote this resource to your learning community through best practices and our support site. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5lBwc6pcSLi-g7ESrlPFJA Leverage Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Within the Science Classroom April 27, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints provides access to pro-con information on many of the top-studied scientific topics, including Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, and Genetic Modification. The resource also contains valuable tools to support organized and effective research. Join this session, intended for high school librarians and science staff to review the content and tools within this resource. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FE2GTxUSiyrjbF6xcYHFw Top Ten Tools to Support Research Within Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints May 4, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints has many tools to support researchers from high school students to adult learners, including Highlights and Notes, Topic Finder, and Google/Microsoft Integrations. Join this session, intended for high school, academic, and public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to engage learners and drive effective research. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-AnvvVZ9SgOlyGyCTt8saw [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated] Discover Ways to Support All Patron Types with Gale Business: DemographicsNow May 18, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale Business: DemographicsNow provides patrons with data and statistics for the entirety of the United States and allows for selection of Geographic Area and a large selection of variables to build detailed reports. Tools within this resource can support many types of patrons, including small business owners, business students, potential entrepreneurs, and even general researchers. Join this session, intended for public library staff, to examine real-world cases of how to support these different patron types. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5fdfX3jfQw2P1sKF4tXK1A Top Ten Tools within Gale Business: DemographicsNow May 25, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale Business: DemographicsNow is a powerful and expansive resource providing up to date demographic information on businesses, spending habits, and more within the United States. Join this session, intended for public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to support your patrons. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdM0WYf0SZm_aFmjxsOygA Laura Warren-Gross Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1 800 530 9019 ext 152 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Quiet Study Room Policy
by Lisa Cox 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Hi Was looking for a sample of a quiet study room policy. Particularly focusing on the age limit. If anyone has a link or copy that you can send me. Thank you

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Need some help from public libraries that are City departments
by Bartles, Maryanne 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Dearborn Public was created under Act 164 of 1877 and has been managed by our Library Commission since 1920. Dearborn is re-writing the City Charter and there has been language brought forward to change the Library Commission to an advisory-only role and to have the Library Director appointed by the Mayor. I am wondering if any other municipal libraries are managed this way. All City library Directors, if you could answer the following questions, I would be most appreciative. 1. How is your library board selected. Are they appointed by the mayor? How many board members do you have and what is their term of office? Can they be re-appointed? 1. What is the role of your library board? Do they make all library policy decisions and manage the budget? Or, are they advisory only and give input to the Mayor, who is the final decision-maker for the library?. 1. How is your library director selected? Does your board interview, select and appoint the Director? And, do they have the authority to fire the Director? Or is it a mayoral appointed, similar to any other department head, who would serve at the will of the Mayor and, potentially, only as long as the Mayor was in office? Maryanne Bartles Library Director Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Mi 48126 313-943-2049 [cid:image002.jpg@01D848C4.58C9CE00]

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