October 2023 - Michlib-l

FREE - gently used DVD cases AND Magazine holders
by Veronica Pitchford 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

Hi, We have a plethora of clear DVD cases and metal magazine holders available for free! (exact number unknown) See image attachments. I can send boxes through RIDES or you can pick them up. Thanks for looking! Sincerely, Veronica Pitchford (she/her) Assistant Director Flat River Community Library 200 W Judd St Greenville MI 48838 (616) 754-6359 ext 106

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New International Language Books Up for Grabs
by Amy Lee 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

Hello all, The Canton Public Library has some new international language books that have been removed from our collection and are available. They include the following: 8 Kannada 13 Malayalam 29 Tamil Please respond to me at leea(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:leea@cantonpl.org> if you're interested. Thanks, Amy Amy J. Lee | Librarian Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1125

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CSLP Virtual Summer Symposium - December 07, 2023
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

CSLP's Virtual Summer Symposium Thursday, December 7, 2023 11 am to 4:30 pm EST Registration Opens on November 10, 2022 SAVE the DATE! The Collaborative Summer Library Program's Summer Symposium (FREE) is a half-day virtual offering for public library staff to connect, learn, and collaborate as we plan for summer library programming around the 2024 theme of Adventure Begins at your Library. Sessions will include: * Simplifying the Adventure of Summer Reading: Observations from a Seasoned Storyteller - Jenifer Strauss * 2024 Manual Highlights: Adventure Begins at Your Library! - Alyssa Graybeal and manual committee chairs. * Once Upon an Adventure: Practical Tips for Gathering Stories to Promote Your Library - Angela Hursh * Taking Adventure Outdoors: Programming and Partnerships facilitated by Amanda Raiche Not able to attend the virtual event live? Recordings will be available after the event. If you expect to only view the recorded sessions, you can sign-up at registration to have an email sent when the recordings are posted. [A white and red poster with text Description automatically generated]

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Do you have a great laminator?
by Kelly Rembert 15 Oct '23

15 Oct '23

Hi Everyone, Our laminator is over 30 years old and has been a workhorse but is now at the end of its life. Do you have a laminator you like that is serving you well. All suggestions are welcome as I start the look for a new one. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Youth & Teen Services
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Oct '23

13 Oct '23

Cloudy (and rainy) on Eclipse Day? The weather in Michigan is always a toss-up, so remember, if you're planning an event<https://www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activitie…> for tomorrow's (10/14/23) Annular Solar Eclipse don't cancel it! You can share a live feed from NASA TV<https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/> from their eclipse viewing locations, or via the San Francisco Exploratorium<https://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse>, and still hold your space science activities around it. CSLP's 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library! Public Library directors were send an email from me on Tuesday, 10/10/23, that included the manual code for CSLP's 2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library!"<https://www.cslpreads.org/2024-adventure-begins-at-your-library/> (Subject: "2024 CSLP Manual Code for summer library programming") If you are public library staff that needs access and has not seen their code passed along yet, or you're a director who didn't receive it, please complete this form with your official work email to be notified directly<https://forms.gle/79fQ69vMSAfLAH4RA>. I'll send them out weekly to any requests from public library staff. Reminder: the storefront<https://shop.cslpreads.org/> is also now open. Happy planning! ALSC ALSC is excited to open the Call for Proposals for the 2024 National Institute! The 2024 National Institute will convene in Denver, Colorado, from September 19-21. The 2024 National Institute theme is "Standing Up for Stories." Submit your proposals on new research, innovative ideas, and best practices regarding literacy, collection development, library advocacy in youth services, youth programming, and more! All presenters will receive a discounted registration rate. Learn more and submit your program proposal on the ALSC website: https://www.ala.org/alsc/confevents/institute/ed-programs. Program proposals are due on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 by 11:59pm CT. In the News... Implementation of Universal School Meals During COVID-19 and Beyond: School Food Authority and Parent Perspectives<https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/resource/implementation-universal-sch…> - No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices, 10/11/23 Upcoming LM Youth Services Workshops Leap into Science 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Thursday, November 2, 2023 - at the Library of Michigan<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> The Detroit Zoological Society and the Library of Michigan are excited to announce the return of Leap into Science training for public libraries. Participating public libraries will receive information and training on what you need to run the Leap "Light & Shadow," "Wind," and "Balance" based STEM programs. Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. Attending this training would make you a Partner Organization in our on-going Michigan Cohort. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is limited. Transforming Teen Services 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday, November 20, 2023 - at the Library of Michigan<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Join the growing LM cohort of Transforming Teen Services as we explore YALSA's core concepts of "Connected Learning" and "Computational Thinking," discuss how public libraries are already using it, and how to implement it in library communities. Discussion will center on the use of these practices to support equity in youth programming. Breakout sessions will further best practices regarding trending topics related to teen services. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their work with teens and discussion questions! Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is limited, lunch will be provided. These workshops are 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. Have a good weekend, 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<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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Beginning Workshop- LAST DAY TO COMPLETE THE OLD VERSION
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 13 Oct '23

13 Oct '23

[cid:image001.jpg@01D9FDCB.5ECF90B0]<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/58927> Introducing our new Beginning Workshop! What is Beginning Workshop?<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/58927> This content is designed to support library staff without a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science by providing exposure to a variety of topics and offer practical skills for working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to take part in the course. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 library staff certification<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/cert> from the Library of Michigan, completion of the Beginning Workshop course is obligatory. What is new? New training animations, updated content, all in one tutorial! What does this mean for the old Beginning Workshop? Will my progress/completion be deleted? No progress/completion on the old version will be deleted. However, the old Beginning Workshop will no longer be available starting Oct 13th. Please wrap up any work on the older version today! If you are unable to finish the old workshop by that time, please email us at lm-libtraining(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lm-libtraining@michigan.gov>. [imls logo][Library of Michigan Logo] This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 The Michigan School Meals program allows for all public school students, grades Pre-K to 12, to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Learn more<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/michigan-school-meals>. [cid:image004.jpg@01D9FDCB.5ECF90B0][cid:image005.png@01D9FDCB.5ECF90B0]

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Save the Date and Call for Proposals
by SEMLOL Executive Board 13 Oct '23

13 Oct '23

The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries <http://www.semlol.org/index.php>, SEMLOL, is seeking presentations and speakers for the Fall membership meeting around the topic of right-sizing your physical collections.The Fall 2023 SEMLOL meeting will take place Friday, December 1st, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. on Zoom. At this meeting, we would like to discuss balancing electronic and physical materials in our library collections. What factors go into your decisions when buying new materials? What goes into your weeding decisions? How do Diversity, Equity & Inclusion considerations impact your decisions to buy digital vs. print? How do the prices of electronic materials impact what you are able to buy, rent, or subscribe to? What access concerns factor into your acquisitions? What have been your pain points and successes in these endeavors? This could be an entry point for talks on: stakeholder education, Open Education Resources, challenged book policies, technological solutions, policy creation, and copyright, among others. We are looking for a 30-45 minute overview presentation to outline these considerations as well as a few 10-20 minute topical talks delving into how specific aspects of this topic have affected your work. Live or pre-recorded content is acceptable, however we would like someone who knows the presentation to attend the meeting for Q&A. Proposal Submission Deadline is noon on Oct 27, 2023. Submit a proposal by sending the title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words using this Google Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuknJF8IwkPhV7SOgLZS2_Fo99g2d2QHG…> by noon on October 27, 2023. Accepted proposals will be notified shortly after. People working in related fields such as Education, IT, Publishing, Law, or Marketing as well as Public and Special Librarians and LIS students are encouraged to submit proposals based on their experiences, jobs, or internships. We look forward to your submissions! SEMLOL Executive Board Amy Seipke - Chair, Executive Board P.S. SEMLOL is still looking for another Executive Board member. If you or anyone you know are a librarian working for an academic institution in Southeastern Michigan and are looking for an opportunity to get involved in the field or take on a leadership role, please consider joining us. The time commitment is small but the help you can provide is big! Contact our current Board at semlol.board(a)gmail.com with a short, informal synopsis of your experience in the field, if you are interested. :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free.www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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MLA Conference Silent Auction Fundraiser
by Lisa Waskin 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Sending out a last call reminder that we are still accepting items for the Silent Auction at this year's MLA Conference in Kalamazoo. All funds raised through the Silent Auction go to support the MLA Equity Fund and the MLA Professional Development Scholarship Fund. You may contact Cindi Place at bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com<mailto:bellairelibrary@torchlake.com> or Lisa Waskin at lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org> with any questions about the items and where to bring them. Thank you and see you in Kalamazoo! Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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CSLP Storefront is now open & Call for Volunteers
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

The Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library" store is NOW OPEN<https://shop.cslpreads.org/>! Reminder, CSLP is a non-profit and any proceeds from these materials to support your summer programming are put right back into the good works of the organization, whose mission is to empower libraries to foster community through inclusive literacy-based programming. Membership is provided to all public libraries across Michigan through the Library of Michigan, thanks in part to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please adhere to the Rules of Use<https://www.cslpreads.org/rules-of-use/> when using CSLP products, manual, and artwork. The 2024 program manual code will be released very soon, look for an email sent directly to library directors from me with manual codes in early October, or complete this form with your official work email to be notified directly<https://forms.gle/79fQ69vMSAfLAH4RA>. Meanwhile, enjoy this sneak peek<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QMtDHHOrz1yWqJGy4mFxuyPt8DSOIWQ6/view> at the 2024 artwork! (Not for sharing with your public yet!) Thank you to all who volunteer for CSLP committees<https://www.cslpreads.org/join-a-cslp-committee/>, the call for 2024 volunteers is open through Wednesday, October 3rd. [cid:image001.png@01D9F517.2DC4DEB0] Cathy Lancaster CSLP<https://www.cslpreads.org/> President 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/>

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars - October 11, 2023 Highlighted Content New Courses for Library, Archive, and Museum Staff<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/courses-for-library-archive-mu…>: Library, archive, and museum staff face similar challenges when it comes to responding to a crisis, de-escalating conflict, and addressing burnout. Four new on-demand courses provide staff in cultural heritage institutions with information and tools to learn about how to prepare for and handle these situations: * Introduction to Crisis Communications for Libraries, Archives, and Museums * Crisis Communications Planning for Libraries, Archives, and Museums * From Burnout to Balance * De-escalation Strategies for Libraries, Archives, and Museum Staff Mental Health Resources for Libraries<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/mental-health-resources-librar…>: Many people turn to libraries in times of crisis, and mental health concerns are no exception. And while libraries are trusted havens for community members seeking resources, library staff aren’t immune to the challenges faced by community members. In recognition of #MentalHealthMonth, we've collected resources, both in support of library staff mental health, and for you to help inform and support the work you're already doing to serve your community. Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 3 October 2023<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-acce…>: This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. WebJunction Webinars 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://learn.webjunction.org/>. Building Community Relationships for Better Library Services Tuesday, October 24, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/building-community-relations… Many libraries are increasingly focused on planning library services collaboratively with their communities. Connected Learning, Participatory Design, and Community Led-Libraries are becoming standard practice, but to successfully embark on that work, the first (and ongoing!) thing library staff need to do is build robust and meaningful connections within their communities. In this session, we will explore strategies for finding community partners and building relationships with them with the goal of truly working in collaboration with people they serve. We will discuss strategies for small rural libraries up through large urban systems. You will hear from library staff who have successfully started doing this work in their own communities with partners who serve all ages. You will also learn about the importance of this work and why it needs to be supported by administrators and supervisors. Let’s Talk Race: Community Healing through Conversation Tuesday, November 14, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/lets-talk-race.html Library communities around the country are seeing rising levels of division, distrust, and segregation. Recognizing the need for community healing, library staff at the Richland Library in South Carolina formed the Let’s Talk Race team to explore strategies for deepening community connections and engagement. Since 2016, the Let’s Talk Race team has facilitated more than 250 in-person or online discussions, community forums, and events, reaching more than 4,000 participants, and creating opportunities for civic engagement, community connections, and courageous conversations. Earlier this year, the Richland Library launched the open-source Let’s Talk Race Curriculum<https://www.richlandlibrary.com/lets-talk-race-curriculum>, providing a set of easy-to-follow resources for other libraries, museums, and related organizations to implement with their local communities. The curriculum includes facilitation best practices, conversation guides, videos, and more. The curriculum provides a learning pathway to help get started, build facilitation skills, and create conversation guides to hold your own circles of dialog. Living Our Values Out Loud: Programs that Walk the Talk Tuesday, November 28, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/living-our-values-out-loud.h… >From zero-waste events to upcycling to refreshments, how we choose to carry out our work in libraries says a lot about our values. We can’t just pay lip service to sustainability-we need to practice what we’re talking about! This webinar will be an inspiring discussion with a panel of practitioners who have found ways to design, implement, and evaluate library programs using frameworks that better represent their libraries' values, such as the triple bottom line definition of sustainability and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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