May 2022 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

RFID Questions
by Becca Brown 25 May '22

25 May '22

Hello, Our library is thinking of converting our collection to RFID. If you have made the switch, or are an RFID library, what would you say are the Pros/Cons? If you have RFID, what company do you get your equipment from, do you like them, and what is their support like? Thanks in advance for your help! Rebecca Brown Manistee County Library rbrown(a)manisteelibrary.org

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DVD Cleaner for Sale
by Christian Dunham 25 May '22

25 May '22

Greetings all, Have an Eco Autosmart DVD cleaner for sale. Comes with a bunch of extra pads and bottles of cleaning solution. Bought Nov. 2018 new, and it has been lightly used. Just returned from service giving it a once over. Happy to answer whatever I can. https://www.elm-usa.com/products/eco-autosmart Make me an offer. Thanks, -- Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library facebook.com/vassarlibrary vassarlibrary.org 989-823-2171

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The Library Network (TLN) Job Postings
by Steven K. Bowers 25 May '22

25 May '22

Hi everyone, We have a few open positions if anyone is interested. Please help spread the word! I personally think this is a great place to work! Accounts Receivable/ Customer Service Representative: [ https://tln.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=718233 | https://tln.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=718233 ] Technology Services Manager: [ https://tln.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=721073 | https://tln.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=721073 ] -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 [ mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us | sbowers(a)tln.lib.mi.us ] [ https://www.tln.org/ | TLN.org ] (he/him/his)

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Register for a June 14 MIOSHA Grant-funded Training on Workplace Violence
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 May '22

25 May '22

FYI on availability of this training. Please see below for details. This is provided by MIOSHA. Contact information for questions can be found in the message and links below. Learn active shooter survival [LEO/MIOSHA Header] This message is being sent as a courtesy to the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, a MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training grantee. Register for the MIOSHA Grant-funded Active Shooter Survival Training on June 14 June 14 - Active Shooter Survival: What is Your Plan? Time: Cost: Location: Registration (required): Check-in: 9:00 AM Course: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus 21000 Northline Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 Register online<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> For more information, please contact George Lowe at MIPSE(a)wcccd.edu<mailto:MIPSE@wcccd.edu> or 734-374-3201 This training is co-sponsored by the Wayne County Community College District About the Training: The analysis of active shooter incidents at schools, malls, manufacturing facilities, healthcare facilities and other public settings have suggested preventive strategies to increase employee survival. This training will focus on helping employees develop strategies to prepare for, react to and survive active shooter and workplace violence incidents. The training will suggest individual response choices employees may consider during active assailant events based on best practices and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Guidelines of Run, Hide, Fight. Tactical employee self-protection and survival choices will be suggested through analysis of videos of actual active shooter incidents. This program will cover: * Lessons learned from active shooter incidents * Benchmark best practices and DHS guidelines * Red flags of aggressive individuals * Developing an employee survival mentality * Human reactions to attack situations * Shots fired - the first 30 seconds * Developing a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program Trainer: Dr. Kenneth Wolf<mailto:kwolfphd@theimt.org> Dr. Kenneth Wolf has conducted violence prevention and threat assessment trainings for a wider range of organizations and industries, including the United States Postal Service, UAW, municipalities, Fortune 500 Companies and more. He assists organizations with developing comprehensive workplace violence prevention programs, trains threat assessment teams, conducts active shooter survival training exercises and designs crisis recovery programs. Visit our website to subscribe to MIOSHA emails<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. For more information about MIOSHA activities, visit michigan.gov/miosha<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. Like us on Facebook,<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> follow us on Twitter<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> and subscribe to our YouTube<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> channel. ________________________________ This service is provided to you at no charge by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. ________________________________

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Loutit District Library Youth Services Part time position repost
by Allison Boyer 25 May '22

25 May '22

Library Assistant II - Youth (Part Time) REPOST Do you enjoy books, movies, and pop culture for all ages? Are you the go-to person for recommending books to kids in your life? Do you want to make a difference by building relationships in your community? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be the perfect candidate to join the Youth Services team at Loutit District Library. The position works 28 hours per week and involves extensive work with the public in answering questions, recommending library materials, and providing assistance with technology. Schedule: The schedule for this position includes some evenings and weekend rotations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Alternative to traditional educational attainment would be three or more years of experience in customer or public service. Computer proficiency and a flexible schedule are required. Public library experience preferred. Compensation: Hourly wage for this position is $16.00 per hour. This position includes PTO, vacation, sick time, and paid holidays. To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references in PDF format to Allison Boyer, Head of Youth Services, via email at aboyer(a)loutitlibrary.org. Position open until filled. To view the full job description visit: https://loutitlibrary.org/work-at-loutit-district-library/ <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Allison Boyer Head of Youth Services she/her (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6916 Youth Desk | 616-850-6919 Office | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGvakceRtYoYlJabcxzAcw> Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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A Few Spots Left! Apply Now - Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School | July 12-14 (ET)
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 May '22

25 May '22

From: Ashley Sklar Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 9:58 AM To: Ashley Sklar <Ashley.Sklar(a)ct.gov<mailto:Ashley.Sklar@ct.gov>> Subject: A Few Spots Left! Apply Now - Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School | July 12-14 (ET) [cid:image008.jpg@01D811CF.B97FE9E0] [cid:image009.jpg@01D811CF.B97FE9E0] "The Applied Foresight Accelerator will introduce you to the tools to create that future you have been talking about. Now stop talking about it." - The Futures School Participant Apply for the Next Cohort! Midwest Cohort* | July 12-14 (ET) Application due: Tuesday, June 7 Submit Application<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…> *Please note, anyone can apply to this cohort regardless of geographic region as well as for any remaining cohorts (view all cohorts<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…>). Built on a vision of developing learning experiences that help you to be "fueled by foresight" in all that you do - Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School is a unique training program presented in partnership with the CT State Library Division of Library Development and Kedge: The Futures School<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefuture…> (TFS). It emerged from a growing realization among leaders and organizations that success in the 21st century landscape of rapid change means we must embrace new pathways to the future. In other words, we need to foster mindsets and skills that help us to seize untapped possibilities and opportunities. Strategic foresight is a framework that creates multiple future scenarios, envisioning outcomes and evaluating current and pending strategies to support decision making and action in the present against a suite of possible futures. Participants will work with a library-specific focal issue to produce multiple scenarios for libraries 10-15 years in the future. Library staff will develop the skills to identify and capitalize on emerging trends, weak signals, and changing patterns through tangible models and reusable templates that allow them to apply their learnings immediately. You are invited to participate in this IMLS grant funded project. With tangible results and a repeatable framework, you'll be on your way to developing a foresight mindset and skillset, ensuring you are primed for market-leading innovation, successful opportunity development, and future-proofing intelligence. Ultimately, you will learn a strategic framework that enables you to continuously learn-unlearn-relearn to lead discussion and action in the transformation of libraries. Learn more about Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…> Application Information<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…> ________________________________ [Logo Description automatically generated with medium confidence]This project was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.…> grant #RE-250063-OLS-21 in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. CT State Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. (c) 2016 CT State Library. All rights reserved. [cid:image004.png@01D83F76.D7109A70] Ashley Sklar (she/ her) | Adult Services and Community Engagement Consultant, Division of Library Development ashley.sklar(a)ct.gov<mailto:ashley.sklar@ct.gov> | Office: (860) 704-2222 libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…> | 786 South Main St. Middletown, CT 06457 | Fax: (860) 704-2228

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The Michigan Afterschool Collaborative (MAC) 2022 Summer Learning Conference
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 25 May '22

25 May '22

Sharing on behalf of the Michigan Afterschool Collaborative: [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60341a5b18e26342403dea54/2047…] The Michigan Afterschool Collaborative (MAC) 2022 Summer Learning Conference is a unique opportunity focused on supporting summer programs in Michigan. Our theme for this summer is "This Is How We Do It." The focus of the conference is to support our Out-of-School Time (OST) field with summer resources and tools that can be implemented in summer programming. Let's excite, engage our field, and bring back summer fun! Join us for this virtual conference to explore topics such as embedded learning, Youth Voice, innovative curriculum, and more. REGISTER TODAY<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.miregi…> Cost - $30.00 Times - 9am - 3pm 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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A Few Spots Left! Apply Now - Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School | July 12-14 (ET)
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 25 May '22

25 May '22

[cid:image008.jpg@01D811CF.B97FE9E0] [cid:image009.jpg@01D811CF.B97FE9E0] "The Applied Foresight Accelerator will introduce you to the tools to create that future you have been talking about. Now stop talking about it." - The Futures School Participant Apply for the Next Cohort! Midwest Cohort* | July 12-14 (ET) Application due: Tuesday, June 7 Submit Application<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…> *Please note, anyone can apply to this cohort regardless of geographic region as well as for any remaining cohorts (view all cohorts<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…>). Built on a vision of developing learning experiences that help you to be "fueled by foresight" in all that you do - Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School is a unique training program presented in partnership with the CT State Library Division of Library Development and Kedge: The Futures School<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefuture…> (TFS). It emerged from a growing realization among leaders and organizations that success in the 21st century landscape of rapid change means we must embrace new pathways to the future. In other words, we need to foster mindsets and skills that help us to seize untapped possibilities and opportunities. Strategic foresight is a framework that creates multiple future scenarios, envisioning outcomes and evaluating current and pending strategies to support decision making and action in the present against a suite of possible futures. Participants will work with a library-specific focal issue to produce multiple scenarios for libraries 10-15 years in the future. Library staff will develop the skills to identify and capitalize on emerging trends, weak signals, and changing patterns through tangible models and reusable templates that allow them to apply their learnings immediately. You are invited to participate in this IMLS grant funded project. With tangible results and a repeatable framework, you'll be on your way to developing a foresight mindset and skillset, ensuring you are primed for market-leading innovation, successful opportunity development, and future-proofing intelligence. Ultimately, you will learn a strategic framework that enables you to continuously learn-unlearn-relearn to lead discussion and action in the transformation of libraries. Learn more about Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…> Application Information<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…> ________________________________ [Logo Description automatically generated with medium confidence]This project was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.…> grant #RE-250063-OLS-21 in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. CT State Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. (c) 2016 CT State Library. All rights reserved. [cid:image004.png@01D83F76.D7109A70] Ashley Sklar (she/ her) | Adult Services and Community Engagement Consultant, Division of Library Development ashley.sklar(a)ct.gov<mailto:ashley.sklar@ct.gov> | Office: (860) 704-2222 libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibguides…> | 786 South Main St. Middletown, CT 06457 | Fax: (860) 704-2228 ________________________________ Chief Officers of State Library Agencies * 201 E. Main St., Lexington, Kentucky 40507, United States * 859-514-9151<tel:859-514-9151> Remove My Email<mailto:Inclusive_Services@cosla.memberclicks.net?subject=Unsubscribe> * Privacy Policy<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.member…>

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New Fact Sheet from LM
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 25 May '22

25 May '22

Greetings! The Library of Michigan posted a new Board Fact Sheet on Materials Challenges. This item is designed to inform board members about the issues involved in a book or materials challenge and how those issues affect them as public officials. https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library… Have a great day! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. May is Teacher Appreciation Month - recognizing outstanding educators. Learn more<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>! [cid:image001.jpg@01D8701D.4D321540]

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See you at the Summit!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 24 May '22

24 May '22

[Library of Michigan logo] Digital Digest - May 24, 2022 [MDPN Logo]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmcls.cors…> ________________________________ Register for the 2022 MDPN Member Summit The Michigan Digital Preservation Network<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmipres.org…> (MDPN) has an excellent lineup of presenters discussing a range of topics, including benchmarking and assessment with the DPC RAM<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>, file transfer and packaging with DART<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>, crafting an “elevator pitch” for digital preservation funding and buy-in, and more! The Summit also features sessions that introduce attendees to digital preservation and its importance to protecting our cultural memory content. The full schedule, including all presenters and talk abstracts, can be viewed via Sched<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>. Elvia Arroyo-Ramírez, Digital Archivist for University Archives at the University of California, Irvine, will be the keynote speaker discussing elements of her sold-out workshop “Reframing Digital Preservation Through an Anti-Racist Lens<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>,” which she co-led with Sofia Leung in January and March 2022. Location: This virtual conference is open to everyone and will take place via Zoom When: Thursday, June 9 from 9:30am - 3:15pm ET Cost: Registration is $10 About MDPN The Michigan Digital Preservation Network is a statewide initiative dedicated to building a an affordable, accessible, and community-centered approach to digital preservation for cultural memory organizations of all sizes and technical abilities across Michigan. The MDPN is a program of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. Support for the MDPN is provided by the Library of Michigan and the Institute for Museum and Library Services. To learn more about the MDPN, visit http://mipres.org/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>. [MDPN Member Summit Registration]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmcls.cors…> ________________________________ [Share Your Story]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> ________________________________ Share Your Digital Collection in Our Index Does your organization have online collections that you want to show off? We are building a list of libraries, museums, and cultural heritage organizations around the state that have digital collections available online. This is a great way to share what your organization is doing and to see what other organizations around the state are making available! Click on the link below to add your digital collection. [Click Here to Add Your Digital Collection]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> ________________________________ [Increasing stacks of coins]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> ________________________________ Don't miss the next Digitization Basics webinar! Do you want to increase access to your collections but don't know where to begin? Join us for monthly webinars and learn the basics of how to digitize, provide access to, and preserve your unique collections! These one hour webinars are free and you can choose the learning path that's right for you. Sign up for the whole series to build a solid foundation of digitization terms, standards, and workflows, or choose only ones that are of particular interest. Click on individual class links below to register and to find out more information. FUNDING YOUR DIGITIZATION PROJECT May 31, 2022, 1:00pm ET Learn about cost considerations in a digitization project, grant funding opportunities for digitizing collections, and non-traditional options for funding digitization projects. [Register for Funding Your Project]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> METADATA FOR DIGITAL COLLECTIONS June 28, 2022, 1:00pm ET Learn why metadata is important, understand different types of metadata, and explore common metadata schemas and controlled vocabularies for describing digital content. [Metadata for Digital Collections]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> DIGITAL CAPTURE: DIGITIZATION AND QUALITY CONTROL July 26, 2022, 1:00pm ET Learn learn how to select the right equipment for your project, steps for post-processing digital images, and parameters for quality control. [Register for Digital Capture]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> COMPLETE DIGITIZATION BASICS SERIES Check out more classes in the series and find the one that's right for you! [See Full Digitization Basics Series Descriptions]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> ________________________________ Missed One? Don't Worry! You can check out recordings of past webinars and other great programming on the Library of Michigan's Webinar Archives page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>! [Copyright Webinar Video]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> INTRODUCTION TO DIGITIZATION<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…> Learn what digitization is, the reasons for digitizing your collections, and basic terminology. 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[IMLS logo] This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. ________________________________ [https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> Questions? Contact Us<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> Your generous tax-deductible gift today will help assure The Library of Michigan Foundation<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.librar…> continues to support the Library of Michigan in improving crucial services and ensuring a rich literary culture. 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