April 2022 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Zoom Event TOMORROW - Alzheimer's: 10 Warning Signs at 2 PM
by Latonia Phillips 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

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.

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

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<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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Shifting Landscapes: A Mixed Economy with Jeff Madrick
by Thomas Trahey 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

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

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Last Chance to Take Survey of Statewide Digitization Resources!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

The Survey of Statewide Digitization Resources closes tomorrow, April 5th! The Library of Michigan, in collaboration with the University of Michigan School of Information, has launched a brief survey to better ascertain the current resources and future needs related to digitization across the state. 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<mailto:GalloB@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<mailto:GalloB@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/>!

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Free program "Trauma-Informed Librarianship" Friday April 22, 2022 (online, 2-4 pm)
by Gary R. Cocozzoli 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

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. If you are receiving this as a forward please come to https://www.freelists.org/list/semlol-l to add yourself to our mailing list in order to receive updates on our activities. _____________________ Gary R. Cocozzoli Director of the Library Lawrence Technological University 248-204-3000 gcocozzol(a)ltu.edu (or) grc(a)ltu.edu Visit the Library at http://library.ltu.edu

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LM Continuing Education Stipend Assistance for Digital Curation Certificate
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

I wanted to share this opportunity for those interested in expanding your skillset in curating and maintaining unique digital assets. Library Juice Academy offers six courses that can be completed to earn a Certificate in Digital Curation<https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/certificate/digital-curation/>: Metadata and Description for Digital Special Collections (begins April 2022) Fundamentals of Digital Curation in Libraries, Archives and Museums (begins April 2022) Introduction to Digital Preservation Digital Repository Fundamentals and Design Ethics and Sustainability for Digital Curation Appraisal and Collection Development for Digital Special Collections If you are interested, the Library of Michigan offers a Continuing Education Stipend<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> that could be used to assist with the costs of the classes. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@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/>!

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MLA Annual Conference Call for Proposals
by Amber Sheerin 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

The MLA Annual Conference Call for Proposals is scheduled to close this week. Don’t miss your chance to participate. The event is scheduled IN-PERSON in Port Huron October 19-21. [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Amber Sheerin, CMP, DES, CTA (She/Her) Program and Event Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Office: 517-394-2774 Direct: 517-881-3194 *Please note new number asheerin(a)milibraries.org<mailto:asheerin@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milibr…> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> and Twitter<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…>!

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The Clarke Historical Library Presents Steve Jessmore, Award-winning Photographer
by Whitledge, Bryan R 03 Apr '22

03 Apr '22

On Tuesday, April 5, at 7:00 pm EDT, the Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University will host award-winning photograph Steve Jessmore. A CMU alum and former Central Michigan University Photographer, he will speak about his incredible career transformation. For nearly four decades, Jessmore worked in journalism and as a photographer for colleges and universities across Michigan. When the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown limited opportunities to photograph people in action, he turned his attention to non-human life. The result: within a year, Jessmore's photographs won top prize (pictured below) and honorable mention in the professional category of the prestigious Audubon Photography Awards. View a selection of his photographs<https://www.stevejessmore.com/images> on his website. [A picture containing text, bird Description automatically generated] This presentation is free and open to the public. The event will be broadcast via Central Michigan University's videoconferencing tool, Webex. Registration is required for the event and the shortened link to register is: https://tinyurl.com/ClarkeJessmore. Please share this information with anyone who you think might be interested. The Clarke is happy to answer any questions that anyone may have-please contact Bryan Whitledge (whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>). Have a great day, Bryan Whitledge Archivist for University Digital Records Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-2159 whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>

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FT- Head of Youth & Teen Services - White Lake MI
by Amy Rosen 02 Apr '22

02 Apr '22

Please excuse cross-postings The White Lake Township Library seeks a creative and enthusiastic professional to lead its Youth & Teen Services Team. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in collections, programs, and services for youth from birth through teen. They will be passionate about excellent customer service, have an innovative, forward-thinking vision of how public libraries can best serve their communities in the 21st century, and be willing to embrace and facilitate change. This is a 37.5 hr/wk position with a starting salary of $50,000 – $57,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits, including family medical, dental and optical insurance. Defined compensation (401a plan) with a 10% employer contribution. Please see the *job description* <https://www.whitelakelibrary.org/Pages/Index/80980/library-staff> for a complete list of all benefits . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to take their careers to the next level. The White Lake Township Library serves 30,000+ residents located 20 miles northwest of Detroit in the beautiful lakes area of Oakland County. We’re still growing into our new 28,000 square foot building. The vibrant youth area has more than tripled in size from our previous location and it offers a unique opportunity to provide innovative programming, collections, and exemplary customer service to our community. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume, and a *completed application* <https://www.whitelakelibrary.org/Pages/Index/80980/library-staff> to Amy Rosen, Assistant Director, at arosen(a)whitelakelibrary.org Applications received by Wednesday, April 20, 2022, will be given first consideration. Amy -- Amy Rosen Assistant Director White Lake Township Library 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road White Lake MI 48386 248-698-4942 ext 6 whitelakelibrary.org I will respond to your email as soon as possible and thank you for your patience and understanding. Remember, all these things are ALSO contagious: gratitude, thankfulness, laughter, kindness, teamwork, support, and a community spirit.

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National Archives Genealogy Series: 1950 Census
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 01 Apr '22

01 Apr '22

The National Archives is hosting a series of genealogy webinars<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archi…> focused on the newly available 1950 Census records. These records, which were opened to the public today due to the "72 year rule<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.censu…>", contain information that would be of interest to genealogists. The series of seven webinars is free, open to the public, and will be available via NARA's YouTube channel if you miss a session: Overview of What's on the 1950 Census Mapping the 1950 Census: Census Enumeration District Maps at the National Archives The 1950 Census Website: Design, Development, and Features to Expect The Story of the 1950 Census P8 Indian Reservation Schedule >From Parchments to Printouts: History of the Census from 1790 to 1950 History of Census Records and the National Archives Historic Census Bureau Sources for Filipino, Guamanian and Chamorro, American Samoan, and Native Hawaiian Research All are welcome! Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@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/>!

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