April 2023 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Job Opening
by LORI PUCKETT 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

Please post this District-Wide Library Media Specialist position on your website. Thank you, -- *Lori Puckett* Communication Specialist Saginaw Township Community Schools 3465 N. Center Road Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 399-8024 llpucket(a)stcs.org MSPRA Member -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This message (including any attachments) is confidential, may be privileged or proprietary, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.

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finding a book ZV-341
by Joyce Gendron 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

Ok, all of you fabulous librarians. I'm looking for a book - "Red Rosolio" by Traci Andrighetti. I cannot find it anywhere!! Amazon, Ebay, Thriftbooks, Better World Books do not have it. Any suggestions? Thank you, Joyce Gendron Waldron District Library

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Repeal of Third Grade Reading Law retention section
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

On March 24, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 12, which repeals a section of law that prevented students from being passed into fourth grade if they did not meet one specific benchmark. While "Read by Grade Three" will continue to be a focus for education in Michigan, the retention portion of this law is no longer in effect. Learn more: * Governor Whitmer's Press Release<https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2023/03/24/whitmer-sig…> * Governor Whitmer signs legislation to repeal read by grade three law<https://www.wilx.com/2023/03/24/governor-whitmer-signs-legislation-repeal-r…> - WLIX, 3/24/23 * Senate Bill 0012: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0012 * Michigan Department of Education's Early Literacy Read by Grade Three Law resources<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/academic-standards/literacy/early-lit…> Libraries are still encouraged to download and add their contact information for patrons to this public library Read by Grade Three Guide<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…> from LM. This guide focuses on positive reading tips for caregivers to do with their young children and includes links to resources. 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<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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Youth & Teen Services updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

READsquared Trainings All MI public libraries are invited to subscribe to READsquared provided by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. If your library does not already have an account, go to: https://mistate.readsquared.com/Signup.aspx?State=MI#! to request one. Onboarding Webinars - No registration required* Onboardings cover all the basics of setting up your READsquared site. These sessions are designed for new READsquared customers or new library staff using READsquared for the first time. March 22, Wednesday, 1:00 pm EST May 2, Tuesday, 10:30 am EST Refresher Training Webinars - No registration required* Refresher trainings are best for those who have used READsquared in the past and want to prepare for upcoming summer programs and possibly add more features to their site. These sessions will cover the new theme, site updates, marketing, and advanced features. April 4, Tuesday, 10:30 am EST April 19, Wednesday, 1:00 pm EST *You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join: https://join.me/READsquaredTraining For the best audio experience, we recommend dialing in by phone as well: New York, NY +1.646.307.1990 Conference ID: 518-509-521 # Recorded Trainings: If you cannot attend any of the sessions, you can always access a pre-recorded training in the knowledgebase: https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/Article.aspx?id=10008. Unlimited support is included in your subscription so please do not hesitate to email our support team (support(a)r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com>) with any questions or if you need one-on-one training. SEAL: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries with STAR Net - All Ages These SEAL workshops will prepare and empower public library staff to facilitate meaningful solar and space science programs for their patrons that build curiosity, knowledge and inspiration. Attendees will receive hands-on training on operating solar telescopes and other methods for direct and indirect solar viewing, best practices for developing and facilitating STEM programs, and how to engage with community partners and library-specific digital resource networks. Attendees will also be able to sign up for free solar eclipse glasses to distribute to their communities in advance of both eclipses! STAR Net facilitators, bringing many years of experience building the STEM capacity of public library staff, will work with each state library to customize the workshop experience based on the needs and interests of public libraries within that state. Space is extremely limited, so register now for these FREE workshops with STAR Net: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> at the Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing, MI 48917 Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix Mi 49720 Lunch will be provided, however due to limited space we will be offering a waitlist. If you register and cannot attend, please notify the Library of Michigan at least 72 hours in advance. Two solar eclipses are coming to North America - an Annular Eclipse in 2023 and a Total Solar Eclipse in 2024 - and it's time for public library staff to get ready! Thanks to a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a supplement to the NASA@My Library Project, the Space Science Institute's STAR Net team is providing 5 million solar viewing glasses, in-person training workshops, solar science circulation kits, print resources,~10,000 public libraries and 55 state library agencies across the nation. To learn more about the project, including how to register your library for free solar eclipse glasses, visit: www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activities-librar…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starne…>. Resources Digitization Kits from LM for Local History/Teen Engagement If you're looking for free resources to engage with teens in your community, consider creating a Local History Digitization program using equipment kits from the Library of Michigan. These freely available Digitization Kits<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> provide libraries with access to scanning resources without having to invest in costly equipment. You can explore using digitization as a Connected Learning practice<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.goo…> and find more digitization resources on the Library of Michigan's website<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>. TALK: Text to Learn for Kindergarten In March's newsletter<https://texttolearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TALK-Newsletter-March-20…>, read highlights from the Caregiver Perception Survey report, including findings that parents want to hear from you! The tip of the month includes links to a guide and short video if you need a reminder about how to send texts to your users to promote the library. Find the links to two drop-in Zoom sessions in April if you have questions or need a refresher. MiLibrary Quest Your library is invited to participate in the Summer 2023 MiLibraryQuest for teens. It is SUPER easy for a library to participate and provides a fun activity for your teens. Recent quests have had between 110 and 175 teens from across the state submit entries. Our Quest this summer will be in the format of a digital escape room about Haunted and Mysterious Michigan. Teens will be challenged to "Survive Together" as they face all manner of ghosts and ghouls to solve the mystery of their appearance in our state. Puzzles and riddles will aid them in the quest. Summer Quest will begin on July 1 and end on August 5 or August 12. The ending date will be updated as soon as it is finalized. Libraries can sign up to participate at https://bit.ly/QuestLibrarySignup2023<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> by May 15. If you want to be one of the handful of libraries who posts a unique clue on your library's website, you'll need to sign up prior to May 1. Additional information is in our FAQs here: https://bit.ly/SummerQuest2023FAQs <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> . If you have any questions, please let us know at MiLibraryQuest(a)gmail.com<mailto:MiLibraryQuest@gmail.com>. Week of the Young Child MiAEYC is celebrating the Week of the Young Child this week, April 1 - 7, 2023! For social media and activity ideas go to: https://www.miaeyc.org/about/committees/advocacy-committee/week-of-the-youn…. How Racism Can Affect Child Development Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child has released a new downloadable infographic: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/racism-and-ecd/ based on their studies. Another resource is their Place Matters: What Surrounds Us Shapes Us infographic: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/place-matters-what-surrounds-…. A wide range of conditions in the places where children live, grow, play, and learn can get "under the skin" and affect their developing brains and other biological systems. Beginning before birth, these environmental conditions shape how children develop, which shapes their lifelong physical and mental health. MiYouth Tuesday, April 11 2:00 PM Join LM's Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for a discussion on youth & behavior in the library, as well as updates on TALK and MeL. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to quarterly meetings (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you at the next "MiYouth TWOsday!" We'll be sure to remind you to mark your calendars. MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan. No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09 Password: 454345 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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Still Time to Register - Trustee Roundtable Adrian Public Library
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

April 13, 2023, 1:00pm-3:30pm - Trustee Roundtable - Adrian Public Library These events provide an opportunity for public library trustees to meet with other trustees from around the state and discuss issues facing Michigan public libraries. Participants will also learn about resources available from the Library of Michigan. Bring your questions and your best advice! for more information or to register, visit the Event Registration Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Makerspace Programming Survey - IMLS Grant Project
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Apr '23

03 Apr '23

Are you responsible for developing and delivering makerspace or making programming and services in your library? Makerspaces are flourishing in public libraries, yet little is known about the inclusive programming being provided to library patrons, especially youth with disabilities. Makerspace programming can address inequities in underserved communities (including youth with disabilities), by providing access to various making technologies, skill acquisition through training, and peer and professional mentoring, each critical to today's youth with disabilities who plan to move into the workforce, but also essential for improving each youth's quality of life. Our research team, Drs. June Abbas and Yong Ju Jung from the School of Library & Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma, is conducting a national survey (funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services) investigating the current state of programming, design, and accessibility of United States' public library makerspaces' programs for youth with disabilities. We invite you to participate in our survey by going to: https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Lig00rRn3jDZ1I. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. We plan to present the results of the survey at a future ALA or PLA conference and to share our findings widely on social media and our project website. We want to hear from you about how your libraries are meeting this critical social need! If you have any questions about participating in the survey, please contact me at: jmabbas(a)ou.edu<mailto:jmabbas@ou.edu>. Thank you for considering this invitation. Dr. June Abbas jmabbas(a)ou.edu<mailto:jmabbas@ou.edu> University of Oklahoma Research Team This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS # LG-252323-OLS-22. "The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.g…> and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 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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