September 2022 - Michlib-l

FREE MeL NoveList Plus Webinar
by Laura Warren-Gross 13 Sep '22

13 Sep '22

Do you have patrons asking for help finding their next great read? Are you familiar with a wide variety of genres? Do you wish that you had a greater depth of knowledge to share books and authors with your community? Is it your job to make fresh displays and share books on your library's social media accounts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, NoveList Plus from MeL.org is here to help. Join MeL's Public Library Engagement Specialist for a free training webinar to learn about the content and features of NoveList Plus. The webinar will be held Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10:00AM. Interested staff may register online<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628558ea39816c34b38e07d7>. Questions? Email Laura melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> [A picture containing text Description automatically generated] Laura Warren-Gross Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) NEW PHONE NUMBER! (517) 481-2022 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/> [cid:image004.png@01D8C444.8FC25ED0]<https://www.mel.org/welcome>

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This afternoon at 2:00 PM join our FREE MLA Connect virtual event: Intellectual Freedom - Library Law, the Constitution and Compliance
by Rachel Ash 13 Sep '22

13 Sep '22

Join MLA and Library Law Attorney Anne Seurynck this afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Zoom for a FREE MLA Connect Event: Intellectual Freedom - Library Law, the Constitution, and Compliance. This virtual event is free to attend. Please note, that any legal information will be solely for informational and discussion purposes and is not considered legal advice. Check out the details below and register today<https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de…>. Library policies and procedures are important tools when protecting your community’s right to intellectual freedom. The unique legal position of libraries requires careful consideration when developing policies. Learn about must-have policies, common mistakes, and how your policies can help you respond to book challenges and other pressures in your community. Topics will include First Amendment issues, patron privacy, and a new twist on censorship challenges - Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliance. Join MLA and Anne Seurynck, Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith, for an overview of the legal issues to consider when developing policies and responding to community and internal pressures and learn more about best practices to ensure your library policies are in compliance with the E-Rate program while maintaining patron privacy and intellectual freedom. This session is free to attend but registration is required: https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de… Questions? Contact MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org> [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: 517-881-6652 *Please note new number milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Upcoming DPL Author Series Event: Horror Noire with Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman
by Megan Summers 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

The Detroit Public Library is excited to announce an upcoming free Zoom presentation with Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman, author of Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present, which was adapted into a critically-acclaimed documentary. Join us Monday, October 3rd at 6:00pm EST for Black Horror, Social Justice, and Enduring Women. In this lively (but not scary!) presentation, Prof. Coleman will expand on themes from her book and documentary Horror Noire to engage the audience in a conversation about Blacks’ participation in the horror genre, the unique contributions of Black women, and what horror can teach us about social justice. This presentation is suitable for novice, intermediate, and expert participants. Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/3xaRzvisO Eventbrite registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horror-noire-black-horror-social-justice-and-e… [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F342747719%2F10…]<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horror-noire-black-horror-social-justice-and-e…> Horror Noire: Black Horror, Social Justice, and Enduring Women<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horror-noire-black-horror-social-justice-and-e…> Eventbrite - Detroit Public Library presents Horror Noire: Black Horror, Social Justice, and Enduring Women - Monday, October 3, 2022 - Find event and ticket information. www.eventbrite.com Please register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link! Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman is Northwestern’s vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion. An internationally prominent and award-winning scholar, Dr. Coleman’s work focuses on media studies and the cultural politics of Blackness. Dr. Coleman is the author of Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present and African American Viewers and the Black Situation Comedy: Situating Racial Humor. She is co-author of Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life. She is the editor of Say It Loud: African American Audiences, Media, and Identity and coeditor of Fight the Power: The Spike Lee Reader. She is also the author of a number of other academic and popular publications. Dr. Coleman is featured in, and executive produced, the critically acclaimed documentary film Horror Noire which is based on her book Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present. Megan Summers (she/her) Librarian II Jefferson Branch Detroit Public Library 12350 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234 (313) 481-1760 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Youth Book club sets have been claimed
by Claire Mueller 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Thank you all for your quick responses, the books have been claimed! Claire Mueller Youth Services Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 ext. 2847 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org> Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Free Virtual Author Event - Sept 19th @ 7pm!
by Glenn Fischer 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

The Book and Author Society is excited to offer a free virtual author event for you to attend and share with your communities: "Join us for an evening of great conversation between two of the funniest authors writing today. Gretchen Anthony, author of Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners and the upcoming The Book Haters Book Club, dishes with her friend Helen Ellis, author of Southern Lady Code and Bring Your Baggage and Don’t Pack Light, followed by Q & A from the audience. Be prepared to laugh!" Direct Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IFoC7-ieQ2KeZUdUUU9frQ Attached is the event graphic you can use on your social media channels, event calendars, websites. Registration is free. This event will be recorded. Additional information can be found on BOOKANDAUTHOR.ORG Thank you! ---------- Glenn Fischer *My Pronouns: He/Him - See www.mypronouns.org <http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more.* Interim Library Director Technology Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library P.O. Box 308 3688 N. Hartland Rd. Hartland, MI 48353 810-632-5200 x110 www.cromaine.org

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Exciting name change at Flint Public Library!
by Kay Schwartz 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Hi, Michigan Libraries! You may have already heard the exciting news that Flint Public Library is seeking to change its name to Gloria Coles Flint Public Library in honor of our former Director and good friend Gloria J. Coles. This arose from a grassroots effort in Flint and came before our Board of Trustees over the past few months. The official name change is now in the hands of the City and the School District who must amend our District Library Agreement, then send to the State Library for approval, before the change becomes final. Gloria lives in Detroit and is still very active in Flint where she served as a Trustee and now Trustee Emeritus at the Ruth Mott Foundation, helping to shape much of the philanthropic work that Foundation does. She has been my most important mentor and advisor during my time as Library Director. She hired me in 1998 fresh out of library school, starting my second career, and taught me so much about the crucial role public libraries can play in their communities if they do the work. I am so happy that she has agreed to accept this honor! Kay ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kay Schwartz Executive Director, Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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Youth Book Club books up for grabs
by Claire Mueller 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Hello, We need to clear shelf space and have the following books available from past book clubs. Some are full sets, some just partial. Please let me know if you're interested and send your library RIDES code. Artemis Fowl - 2c. Behind the Bedroom Wall - 15c. Beyond the Bright Sea - 6c. Bud, Not Buddy - 8c. Chasing Vermeer - 3c. City of Ember - 3c. The Get Rich Quick Club - 14c. Granny Torelli Makes Soup - 16c. Gregor the Overlander - 2c. Hachiko Waits - 13c. Larklight - 5c. A Little Princess - 10c. The Littles - 16c. Pictures of Hollis Woods - 8c. Stargirl - 3c. Surviving the Applewhites - 15c. A Wrinkle in Time - 14c. Thank you, Claire Mueller Youth Services Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 ext. 2847 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org> Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Japanese Books GONE
by Shannon O'Leary 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Thanks everyone! They are all claimed. To those of you who missed out- we get donations like this often, so I will most likely send out another email in a month or two. Thanks again! *Shannon O'Leary *| Information Services International Librarian (she/her/hers) Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Office: * 248-349-0720 Ext: 7287 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.* <https://mysignature.io/editor?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=signature&utm…>

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Job Opening-Flint: Manager of Youth Services
by Kay Schwartz 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Flint Public Library seeks an experienced, highly organized and creative librarian to lead our Youth Services department. The ideal candidate should be passionate about building and leading a team to provide a wide range of youth services and programming while leveraging the opportunities provided by our beautiful newly renovated library and its youth spaces. We are looking for someone who will be excited to build relationships with public schools and community organizations and explore ways to serve youth both inside and outside the library. Everyone at Flint Public Library is committed to equity and inclusion while serving our diverse community. This is a new position. The Manager of Youth Services will have an opportunity to build a team, to mentor and develop our enthusiastic and energetic youth team of 4 to 6 professional staff. The Manager will work with the library's Director of Library Operations and the Executive Leadership team to shape strategic goals for youth services in context of the library's strategic goals. Learn more at https://www.fpl.info/about/job-openings ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kay Schwartz Executive Director, Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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Job Opening-Flint: Digital Learning Specialist
by Kay Schwartz 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Flint Public Library seeks a geek who loves to teach. We need an energetic, outgoing and tech-savvy librarian, teacher or computer science major to help the Library develop and deliver digital learning programs for youth and adults. This is an opportunity to join a team that will leverage the digital learning spaces and technologies in our beautiful newly-renovated library building. In addition to excellent computer skills and teaching experience, the best candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in at least some of the following areas: * Development of technology training programs, classes or lesson plans * Coding and web design * Digital media creation - images, audio, video, podcasting * 3D design and printing Learn more at https://www.fpl.info/about/job-openings ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kay Schwartz Executive Director, Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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