January 2023 - Michlib-l

Library of Michigan's Virtual Millage Series March 2023
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Join us a series of webinars covering the topic of library millages. Each webinar will be recorded and posted at the end of the month. Registration for the series provides you with access to all 4 sessions listed below. Register here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… March 9 at 1:00 pm EST Before Your Millage Hear from LM staff members Clare Membiela and Joe Hamlin on library establishment and how it affects what the library can and cannot do when it comes to a millage. Information on how to find the best millage amount and how that can be calculated will also be discussed. (1.5 hours) March 16 at 1:00 pm EST Legal Issues: Millage Proposals and Millage Campaigns Attorney, Anne Seurynck will provide an overview of the library millage process from a legal perspective. Participants will learn the dos and don'ts of ballots and campaigning in Michigan. (1.5 hours) March 23 at 1:00 pm EST The Legal "Dos and Don'ts" of Campaigning: YES Committees, Libraries, Boards and Friends Groups Attorneys Bill Fahey and Kendall O'Connor will provide information to help libraries legally navigate the often-complicated relationships between the library staff, the board, the friends' and the "YES" Committee in conducting a successful- and legal- millage campaign. (1.5 hours) March 30 at 1:00 pm EST Tips for Obtaining a Millage in Contentious Communities Long-time Kent District Library trustee and library millage campaign consultant Shirley Bruursema will discuss tips and secrets for successfully campaigning in millage-resistant communities, including communities questioning library content and operations. Valerie Meyerson, Petoskey Public Library, Library Director, will share how their library navigated a successful millage campaign in a contentious and difficult time. (2 hours) The four-part series will be recorded and available at the conclusion of the full series. The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins. You only need to register once to receive links to attend all 4 sessions. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Fwd: Share your thoughts on redefining the library experience
by Lance Werner 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

FYI… Lance Werner Director, Kent District Library 616-784-2007<tel:616-784-2007> // lwerner(a)kdl.org<mailto:lwerner@kdl.org> Begin forwarded message: From: OCLC <oclc(a)e.oclc.org> Date: January 26, 2023 at 1:24:51 PM EST To: Lance Werner <LWerner(a)kdl.org> Subject: Share your thoughts on redefining the library experience Reply-To: OCLC <reply-fe9111707267037971-30626_HTML-177607676-6281535-6006(a)e.oclc.org> Contribute your insight and expertise to an OCLC Research project [OCLC]<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> A message from OCLC View as webpage<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fview.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> [Global Council Area of Focus 2023: Redefining the library experience] We need your insight and expertise Dear Colleague, Does your library have a new or innovative program or service that excites you? Has your library changed the way it engages with the community? We would love to hear from you. OCLC Global Council, together with OCLC Research, invites you to participate in a global survey that explores community engagement with the library, collaboration among libraries and community partners, and innovative programming. For an investment of about 30 minutes, you can contribute your insights and expertise. The resulting research will provide new knowledge on how libraries around the world are evolving the library experience to create more meaningful engagement and bring impactful change to the communities they serve. Take the survey<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> The survey is open through 28 February 2023 to staff at all libraries, regardless of size, type, or location. We look forward to hearing from you. This survey is part of the 2023 Global Council area of focus, “Redefining the library experience.” The area of focus work is an annual member engagement initiative hosted in partnership with Global Council and OCLC Research. Learn more at oc.lc/gc-area-of-focus<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…>. Sincerely, Your OCLC Global Council delegates *The webinar will be conducted in English, which is the official business language of the OCLC Global Council. Register for upcoming webinars and view on-demand recordings »<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> Want the latest updates? Sign up for emails »<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> [Icon: Twitter]<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> [Icon: Facebook] <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> [Icon: YouTube] <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> [Icon: LinkedIn] <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> [Icon: Instagram] <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> [Icon: OCLC 'Next' blog] <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> [OCLC] [Because what is known must be shared. (R)] This message was sent to lwerner(a)kdl.org because you have subscribed to the Americas Member Updates, Research & Member Updates, and/or the Transformative Leaders opt-in lists. View or change your subscriptions: Unsubscribe lwerner(a)kdl.org<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…> from this list, or you can review, edit, or globally unsubscribe from all OCLC email subscriptions<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…>. ©2023 OCLC 6565 Kilgour Place, Dublin OH USA 43017 www.oclc.org<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fclick.e.oclc.org%2f%3fqs…>

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Envelopes Needed
by Lynne Clark 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Dear Library Friends, We are in need of medium and large padded envelopes if any one has any extra. It would be greatly appreciated! -- *Lynne Clark, Director* *River Rapids Library/Chesaning*

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FREE Hanging Bag Media Pouches & Hooks
by Anne Richards 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Hello, I have a RIDES tote full of various sizes of yellow and blue hanging bag media pouches. Velcro close. They will need to be cleaned up as they still have some of our labels on them. Pictures are here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8PS73oFcDQAUnpUq8 I also have a pile of hooks for the bags. I'm happy to send these out in RIDES. Please provide your RIDES code. Thanks! Anne Richards, MLIS Collection Development Librarian Richland Community Library 8951 Park St. Richland, MI 49083 269-629-9085 [MeL_Badge_Maven_small_v] -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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MI Connected Future Tour in your Community - register now to give input
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Don't forget you can participate in upcoming Michigan High Speed Internet Office community meetings. You can find the tour schedule that covers the state at the link below. Once on that site there is a link to register to attend. https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi/miconnectedfuture/mi-con… Join the statewide MI Connected Future listening tour for your chance to share your thoughts on prioritizing an estimated $1.6 billion investment to deliver affordable, equitable and reliable high-speed internet service throughout the state. The tour will include more than 40 events throughout 2023 with locations across the state. You can sign up for direct updates from the MIHI office here https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILEO/subscriber/new?topic_id=MILEO… Shannon 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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Re: [Michlib-l] reading level labels-taken
by Laura Hauch 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Labels are taken. That was fast! ~Laura From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Laura Hauch via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 11:45 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] reading level labels Hello, I have a partial box of Demco labels of each 1st Reading Level (teal), 2nd Reading Level (red), 3rd Reading Level (mustard yellow), and 4th Reading level (royal blue). Their SKU brings up these https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-reading-level-labels-1st ; though they're not the same, they are similar. Attached is a photo, for those who can see attachments. Free to the first library to respond with their RIDES code. Laura Hauch Collection and IT 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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reading level labels
by Laura Hauch 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Hello, I have a partial box of Demco labels of each 1st Reading Level (teal), 2nd Reading Level (red), 3rd Reading Level (mustard yellow), and 4th Reading level (royal blue). Their SKU brings up these https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-reading-level-labels-1st ; though they're not the same, they are similar. Attached is a photo, for those who can see attachments. Free to the first library to respond with their RIDES code. Laura Hauch Collection and IT 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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Letter labels - black text on red label - giving away
by Jennifer Perryman 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Hello, We have some alphabet labels - black letters on red labels - that we no longer need. They are likely these: https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-alphabet-labels. If you use them, we'd be happy to send them your way. They are not complete sets. We have about 25 sheets of partially used alphabet pages and additional pages of just the letters M and B. Thank you, Jennifer Perryman Youth Services Coordinator Milan Public Library 151 Wabash Street • Milan, MI 48160 (734) 439-1240 • www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Milan-Public-Library-Milan-Michigan/14807483…> • Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/milanpubliclibrary/> Our hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00 - 6:00 Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 - 8:00 Saturday 10:00 - 4:00

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Books in Ukrainian
by Janelle Bishop 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Hello, I have a student at my local middle/high school who speaks Ukrainian and we are having a hard time finding any books in this language for the student. Does anyone have a collection of books in the Ukrainian language that they are willing to loan via MeLCat? Any suggestions for sources for items in this language would be greatly appreciated also. Thanks in advance, Janelle Janelle (Martin) Bishop Head of Fiction Marguerite deAngeli Library Lapeer District Library 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org 810-664-6971 ext 3218

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MeL Minute: Making the Most of the MeL Business eResources
by Laura Warren-Gross 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]According to the Small Business Start-Up Guide: Michigan<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, small businesses provide 1.9 million jobs in our state and account for 99.6% of the state’s businesses. Local libraries can provide support to business owners through eResources in the Michigan eLibrary (MeL). To help with market research, MeL includes access to Gale Business: DemographicsNow<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=dn…>. Patrons can use the Demographics reports to learn about income, housing, race, age, education, retail spending, and consumer expenditures of the people in a selected geographic area such as a city, county, or ZIP code. Detailed information about the spending habits of potential customers can help determine whether an area could support new business activity. Using the People & Companies reports, business owners can create mailing lists to contact potential customers. Entrepreneurs have access to thousands of SWOT Analysis<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) reports from MarketLine in Entrepreneurial Studies Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>. These reports might be used for strategic planning, discovering new business avenues, and avoiding future pitfalls. Using the Company Profiles link at the top of the page, one can access MarketLine Reports that include information such as a company overview, business description, key employees, and major products and services (example: Pfizer, Inc.<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>) Keeping current on topics such as communication<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, leadership<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, workplace culture<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, and ethics<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> can be easier if one has read the latest books on each topic. However, with only so much time in a day, Business Book Summaries<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> can be a helpful tool. Each book is summarized in a concise report that includes Key Takeaways and an Overview. Those who prefer audiobooks can listen to an Audio Summary. If you are interested in learning more about eResources for Michigan businesses offered by MeL, you can register for a free webinar<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6373f9df75106aa87781f9a4> that will include demonstrations of these tools to help library staff gain expertise and knowledge to help small businesses in your community thrive. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 481-2022 [acebook]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [witter] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [cidimage003.png(a)01D7B6E3.FE8FB020] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…> [cid:image006.png@01D90887.EA59EF70]

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