January 2023 - Michlib-l

"Be Prepared for Car Ownership" Virtual Workshop for Teens w/ Chaya Milchtein (1/26)
by Colleen Kingsbury 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Hello all (please excuse the cross-posting), Plymouth District Library is hosting a virtual workshop presented by Chaya Milchtein, aka the Mechanic Shop Femme <https://mechanicshopfemme.com/>, about the fundamentals of owning a car on Thursday, January 26nd from 6:30-8:00pm. Please feel free to share this information with your patrons or colleagues! Chaya is an automotive educator and empowerment speaker, and I find her focus on teaching women and the LGBT+ community about cars to be super admirable! This class is intended for teens/young adults but we certainly welcome interested parents, as well as anyone out there interested in checking out Chaya's work. This program was originally scheduled for November, and I know at that time some of you were interested in feeling out whether you'd like to hire her as well! Registration is required and you can do so here <https://plymouth.librarycalendar.com/event/be-prepared-car-ownership-class-…> . Be Prepared for Car Ownership Poster.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Euq2vNLa9AU0UwCwfp-4130dI9D4J7_A/view?usp=…> -- *Colleen Kingsbury *(she/her) | Teen Services Librarian Plymouth District Library | 223 S. Main St | Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: 734-453-0750, ext. 271 https://plymouthlibrary.org/ <https://plymouthlibrary.org/>

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scheduling
by Melissa Armstrong 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Does anyone use when I work for scheduling library shifts? Please reply off list. Thanks, Melissa Armstrong Caro Area District Library Assistant Director 989-673-4329 ext 107

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MCLS Job Posting: MeL Support Specialist
by Megan Dudek 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Please excuse cross-posting. Hi all, The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is looking for an energetic, creative, and collaborative individual to join our team as a MeL Support Specialist. As a member of the Shared Library Systems team, the person in this position plays a key role in the ongoing success of MeL. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent problem-solving skills. Experience with MeLCat is a definite plus! The ideal candidate is a resident of Michigan and able to work remotely. For more details about the duties and qualifications for this position, please see our full job ad<https://www.mcls.org/index.php/download_file/view/2174/398/>. The minimum starting annual salary is $48,000. MCLS offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and your resume by email to jobs(a)mcls.org<mailto:jobs@mcls.org> by Feb. 6, 2023. For more information about MCLS, please visit our site at https://mcls.org. We hope to hear from you! Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeLCat Training & MeL Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (517) 481-2794 [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cidimage003.png(a)01D7B6E3.FE8FB020] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Genesee District Library is Hiring!
by Todd Sumpter 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

The Genesee District Library is looking for a Branch Librarian for our Montrose location. The Genesee District Library (GDL) is a public library system serving the residents of Genesee County, Michigan. Our service area covers all communities within the county with the exception of the City of Flint, which is served by the Flint Public Library. The GDL system consists of 19 locations. Qualified candidates can apply using our website https://www.thegdl.org/employment-opportunities/ Todd Sumpter Human Resources Manager Genesee District Library Ph: 810-230-3340 Fax:810-230-0277

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Frustrated in Your Genealogy Search? Try the Census - PCI Webinar on Dec 7 at 2pm Eastern
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

In this program you will learn how to browse census records for a larger picture of your ancestors' situations, their neighbors, and lifestyle. Find out the difference between civil districts, enumeration districts, schedules and sampling. To register for this webinar please follow this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6332731104208138764?source=Michig…. Sessions are free and available only to members of the Michigan library community. Registrants will receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from PCI after they register. Have you dabbled in census research for genealogy? Would you like to learn how to read between the census lines? Did you know that you can gain more information than can be found by database searching alone? In this program you will learn how to browse census records for a larger picture of your ancestors' situations, their neighbors, and lifestyle. Find out the difference between civil districts, enumeration districts, schedules and sampling. Discover tools that will: * Match census records to geographic areas * Help you browse records that have not been indexed * Teach you what samples are and what schedules available for browsing or searching. * Provide resources for further study Instructor: Maggie Rose is a librarian at the Barberton Public Library in Ohio. She coordinates the public relations and marketing for the Library. Maggie also is the Past Coordinator of the Adult Services Division Action Council for the Ohio Library Council. Maggie started library work in 5th grade as a shelver and volunteer in her school library. As a teen, she started shelving in her local public library and has held many library positions since. Maggie graduated summa cum laude from the University of Akron with a BA in English and a minor in classical studies. She received her MLIS from Kent State and has been working as a librarian for ten years. In her spare time Maggie loves gardening, quilting, knitting, and spending time with family. PCI Webinars are recorded and available to members of the Michigan library community in the Library of Michigan's Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> about a week after they air. New webinars will be in the New category for several weeks. You do not need to register for a webinar in order to view it later in the Staff Skills Academy. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. 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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Locker for after hours pickup
by Dorothy Hull Library 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Thank you to all who responded. The overwhelming response is that patrons of libraries who have installed lockers love them. I heard from just one library who felt that use had fallen off and might not keep them, but there were 18 libraries total with them, and 5 who wanted more information because they are considering them. A couple of the larger systems had installed them in a single branch to begin with, but plan to continue to expand their use. Responses were from all sizes of libraries and well distributed around the lower peninsula. My query was born of looking for alternatives to expanding hours when our past history means that those hours will serve very few patrons. Lockers look like a very cost-effective option. Libraries who have lockers, in no particular order, include: Loutit Gladwin County Jordan Valley Presque Isle Hudsonville Petoskey Harrison District Pere Marquette District East Lansing Jackson - Meijer Branch Cadillac-Wexford Saginaw Tribal Libraries Grand Rapids Public (3 branches) Howell Southgate Brandon Township Novi Grand Ledge Again, thanks to all who responded. Ann Ann Sanders Director Dorothy Hull Library Windsor Township 405 W Jefferson Dimondale MI 48821 517-646-0633 dimondalelibrary(a)gmail.com windsor-township.ploud.net

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Upcoming book mending workshop
by Angela M. Kelleher 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Hi folks, Since I couldn't find a (face-to-face) book mending workshop for my new staff member, I reached out to some colleagues, and we decided to offer our own. I am sorry that this is fairly short notice, but this is the time that our trainer - Ruth Abbott - can be in town (she is usually in the UP). We will hold the workshop on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Lansing, from 1 pm to 5 pm. We have reserved a room at the South Branch of the Capitol Area District Library. See link below to register and get further details. We are limiting attendance to 10 people. https://forms.gle/x6c87JGAARWbv5Wu5 [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZzCKlgNDt60e8WfW0XCyQu5TNYbtblZ4zuAPoAPQ7…]<https://forms.gle/x6c87JGAARWbv5Wu5> Book repair workshop registration<https://forms.gle/x6c87JGAARWbv5Wu5> Hi all, We would love you to join us for a basic book repair workshop. Our trainer will be Ruth Abbott (Northern Michigan University). Timing: Thursday February 2, 2023. 1 pm - 5 pm EST Address: Public meeting room of the South Branch of Capitol Area District Library, 3500 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48910 Please bring relevant book repair tools if you have them. We will send a link to a list of suggested tools once you register. Participation is limited to 10. Suggested donation: $30 More details coming soon. Contact us at (989) 600.2245 or kelleher(a)alma.edu forms.gle  I hope to see some of you there! Thanks, Angie [alma college logo bw] Angie Kelleher, MSW, MLS (she/her/hers) Access Services Librarian, Associate Professor | Alma College Library Alma College, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801 P: (989)463-7345 | alma.edu<http://www.alma.edu/>

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Library of Things Policies
by Sara Ault 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

We are starting a "library of things" and would be interested in any written policies/procedures/concerns you have about your LOT collection. Did you get an additional insurance coverage rider for your collection? What's the "Hottest" item/s your LOT circulates? I will share a google doc with submissions if anyone is interested. Thanks, Sara -- Sara Ault Circulation Manager & Adult Collection Development Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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FREE Scanner Inserts
by Anna Merritt 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Hello All, We have these brand new, never used, scanner inserts for scanning photo negatives, slides, extra. We no longer own the scanner they came with, so they are up for grabs. (See images through link below) P.S. Not sure what type/model scanner they came from, nor any other information about them. Sorry. L https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10kN8C7-dzIjgY60T90dHuKhD6OQAeSaY?us… Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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summer programming
by Jen Munoz 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

We are looking for an Animal program to come to our library either June 22 or July 6. Does anyone have an animal performer that they love? We are looking to have about 300 people so the bigger the "wow" the better Jen Munoz Programing Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org>

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