August 2023 - Michlib-l

September 19 Public Librarianship in Contentious Times Ann Arbor event is full; still have room to join via livestream!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Hi, everyone -- Thanks to so many interested folks out there, we've reached our fire marshall capacity for the September 19 Public Librarianship in Contentious Times workshop on campus in Ann Arbor. You can still register to join us for the three livestreamed sessions, though! Learn more and register for virtual attendance at umsi.info/bannedbooks . -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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A variety of workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Upcoming workshops from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basic<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/646e15d927812a7fa410df8b> 3-day class, August 29-31, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Supervisor Series: Motivating Employees to be Their Best<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/642d7727896be37c0a3aeafd> 1-day class, August 30, 10am-3pm Eastern (9am-2pm Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Graphic Detail: Cataloging Graphic Formats<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/646e1ac227812a7fa4125298> 1-day class, September 6, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Everything You Need to be Doing as a DCB MeLCat Library<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/646e1b4627812a7fa412895c> MeLCat library staff only please 1-day class, September 7, 2-3:30pm Eastern (1-2:30pm Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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zv-341 google anayltics
by Joyce Gendron 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Dear Ploud Libraries - Have any of you had luck setting up your google accounts to collect information from your websites? Joyce Gendron Waldron District Library

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

MiYouth Tuesday, September 12, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 PM Join LM's Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and guided discussion. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to quarterly meetings (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan. Looking forward to seeing you at the next "MiYouth TWOsday!" No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09 Password: 454345 Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - at Plymouth District Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, October 5, 20223 - at KDL's Kentwood Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> The Library of Michigan invites you to join "Mother Goose on the Loose," Betsy Diamant-Cohen, as we explore the Ready to Read Michigan Parent & Early Childhood Educator Toolkit. The programs in the toolkit are designed for library staff to host throughout the community, engaging and modeling early literacy practices to parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators. Betsy will equip library staff with the information, skills, and ready-to-use tools to promote early literacy through your library. This RTRM training will start with an introduction/refresher on the how, what and why's of early literacy skills and best storytelling practices. Then we will transition to cover the workshops in the Ready to Read Michigan Toolkit, which are designed specifically for library staff to easily facilitate with parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and under. Lastly, participants will address the important role played by Early Childhood Educators in the development of children from birth to age five, using familiar tips and tools on how to conduct a two-part workshop for them at your library, supported by the materials produced by Ready to Read Michigan<https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home>. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is limited, lunch will be provided. 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. Additional Resources You're a Computational Thinker - a free Webinar from Million Girls Moonshot. Learn what computational thinking means and reflect on the ways in which you are already a computational thinker. Learn how you can help youth develop as computational thinkers and leave with strategies you put into use right away. Register here<https://www.milliongirlsmoonshot.org/trainings/youre-a-computational-thinker>. Tackling Children's Food Insecurity with Community Partners<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/tackling-food-insecurity.html>: The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) in Little Rock, Arkansas, adopted a strategic plan in 2019 to help identify and eliminate barriers faced by people throughout the communities they served. The City of Little Rock had been simultaneously exploring grant opportunities to help feed underserved children in the local area. CALS, in partnership with city directors, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, won a National League of Cities grant to initiate the project. Together, they partnered with vendors and feeding site sponsors to supply lunch to those who qualify, and the program expanded from there. Reading Universe<https://readinguniverse.org/> just launched as a brand-new, interactive, platform for educators, produced by WETA/Reading Rockets, the Barksdale Reading Institute, and First Book, and grounded in the science of reading. Reading Universe supports educators with clear and practical guidance on teaching reading and writing. On the Reading Universe site, educators can access classroom-proven teaching strategies, sample lesson plans, videos demonstrating best practices, answers to common reading challenges, and more, all developed in collaboration with an experienced team of education advisors and a cadre of expert reading teachers and coaches. Creating a free account will allow educators to save their favorite resources and stay updated on additions to the site. First Book's 2023-2024 Calendar Celebrating Diversity in STEM First Book's eagerly anticipated 2023-2024 classroom calendar is here<https://go.firstbook.org/e/297582/ontent-pt-8-17-23-equityupdate/2v6vv3/898…>! An educator favorite, this calendar celebrates STEM subjects and careers and the diverse scientists, engineers, and mathematicians whose contributions have changed our world for the better. Throughout the calendar are observances, and dates with cultural, historical, or inclusive significance generally and in STEM fields specifically. Use this calendar to celebrate STEM and teach students about people from diverse communities whose contributions are not always celebrated but whose innovations, inventions, and ingenuity had a profound impact on our society. Download this year's calendar here<https://go.firstbook.org/e/297582/ontent-pt-8-17-23-equityupdate/2v6vv3/898…>! 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. 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:image001.jpg@01D9D1CC.39A7EBA0]

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CLOSING SUNDAY! - Director search - East Baton Rouge Parish Library System (LA)
by Beth Barker 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Director – East Baton Rouge Parish Library System (LA) The consistently Star-Ranked East Baton Rouge Parish Library System (LA)<https://www.ebrpl.com/> is seeking an experienced and energetic Director with demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism, relevant library experience, excellent communication skills, and the vision and talent to take the system to the next level of excellence to better serve the community. Nationally recognized as a top library system, EBRPL provides public library services for the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge. Serving a population of more than 450,000 in the metropolitan area, the system consists of a Main Library and 13 branches, including one under major renovation, plus one new branch in the construction phase. The library has 587 staff who work to better serve the community by offering daily service, deploying three bookmobiles and a fleet of other outreach vehicles, maintaining a collection of 2 million items with an annual circulation of 2.5 million. The library is funded by a ten-year 11.1 mill property tax, currently rolled back to 10.52, that generates an estimated $51.7 million annually for the operation and maintenance of the existing system as well as a robust, award-wining pay-as-you-go capital improvements program. The tax, which has been continually approved by the voters since its inception in 1986, is up for renewal in 2025. As Louisiana’s Capital City, Greater Baton Rouge is the largest city in the state. With both a vibrant urban environment downtown and small, friendly neighborhoods surrounding its core, Baton Rouge is a great place for both families and singles to live, work, and play. It is the home of Louisiana State University, Southern University, Baton Rouge Community College, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, a thriving medical community, an internationally known biomedical research complex, and an exciting film and television industry. Businesses such as IBM, Amazon, Electronic Arts, and Exxon call Baton Rouge home, and the city routinely appears in the top rankings as a Digital City. Located on the Mississippi River, the city has a temperate climate and is in the heart of a historically rich and diverse area with access to a wide variety of cultural and sporting opportunities.  Responsibilities: The Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the operation of a diversified library system; establishes departmental policies and procedures in conjunction with the administrative team; formulates book selection and acquisition policies and standards; recommends a level of services to be offered; interprets library services, programs, and resources to the Chief Administrative Officer for the City-Parish, Library Board, city officials, and citizens; attends meetings of the Library Board, provides advice, and makes recommendations; initiates and gives direction to special studies, followed by recommendations concerning selected aspects of the library organization and services; prepares departmental budget, and maintains budgetary controls. The Director is expected to provide a leadership role within the library, the community, the library profession, and serves as the official representative of the library. The Director will be skilled at sustaining community partnerships as well as establishing new ones and provide the vision and talent to take the system to the next level of excellence to better serve the community.  Qualifications: An ALA‐accredited MLS or MLIS degree is required and three to five years of progressively supervisory management and financial experience as a Director and/or Assistant/Deputy Director; or someone serving in an advanced senior management role is preferred. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated high standards of professional and personal ethical conduct, excellent communication skills, possess the ability to work effectively with the Library Board, city administrators, and staff, be an active listener, and provide visionary leadership that is grounded in the realities of proven public library service and prudent budget practices.  Certification by the Louisiana Board of Library Examiners<https://www.state.lib.la.us/public-libraries/director/trustee-information> (certification must be attained within the first year of employment) is required. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $101,156 – $120,785 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package which includes a relocation package, a monthly vehicle stipend, as well as membership dues and travel allowance for professional development. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Brian C Hare<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com> (brianhare(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/east-baton-rouge/. Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (cell) 330-340-7115 bethbarker(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:bethbarker@bradburymiller.com> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Presenter Recommendation: Greg Bodker
by Director 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Good morning everyone, Our Library hosted Greg Bodker and his program, "Let's Get Birding!" last night and it was an enormous success. I would absolutely recommend him for any Michigan library. He has birded in all 83 counties in Michigan and tailors each presentation for the locals, including nearby birding hotspots and wonderfully helpful handouts for participants. His enthusiasm is reason enough to book him - he can make anyone feel inspired to get outside to see birds and he has all sorts of amusing stories to share during his programs. His website is here <https://backyardbirdsandbeyond.com/> if you are interested; he mentioned last night that he is open for booking in 2024. His programs run between $400-450 for an individual library. You can reach out to him via his website or at backyardbirdsandbeyond(a)gmail.com. As Greg would say, keep 'em flying! Best, Kelsey Rutkowski *--------------------------------------* *Library Director* *Indian River Area Library* 3546 S Straits Hwy PO Box 160 Indian River, MI 49749 (231) 238-8581 indianriverlibrary.org

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Register Now - September 2023 Library Law Spotlight Webinar
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Greetings, September 15, 2023, 10:00am-11:30am - Weapons in the Library Michigan's outdoor and hunting traditions and its ingrained independent culture is represented in state laws regarding firearms, knives and other weapons. This session will discuss Michigan laws surrounding weapons and reasonable strategies for weapons policies, including the 3d printing of "ghost guns." For more information or to register, visit the Event Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Register for Two Upcoming Digitization Webinars
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Please join us for two upcoming digitization webinars from the Library of Michigan. Both webinars are free but registration is required. How to Pick Your Partner: Working with Digitization Vendors * Tuesday, August 29,2023, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET * Digitization is a great way to increase access to your collections and help preserve them over time, but sometimes digitization requires the help of a professional. Join Biz Gallo, Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator at the Library of Michigan, for this webinar on working with digitization vendors. In this session you will identify factors to consider when determining whether to use a vendor, learn how to request quotes, and how to ensure that the work is done right. * Registration Link: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… How to Pick Your Project: Preparing for an Audiovisual Digitization Project * Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET * Many of our collections contain audiovisual media, but it can be difficult to identify and prioritize the many formats that emerged throughout the twentieth century. Join Sarah Mainville, Media Preservation Librarian at Michigan State University Libraries, for this webinar on preparing for an audiovisual digitization project. In this session you will learn to correctly identify and describe audiovisual media in your collection, how to safely store your audiovisual collections, and explore different avenues of funding audiovisual digitization projects. * Registration Link: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers 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:0832e3b8-7964-43df-acea-b202fcec8723]

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VOX books answers for Sarah
by AL Rhonda Burns 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

VOX book questions/answers 1. Do you use any sort of zippered bag/pouch for circulation or do they go out like any other book? We shelve them in a separate area near our picture books, but we do not place them in a bag. 2. Do you have any sort of agreement/waiver for checkout (similar to Library of Things or tech equipment)? We do not have an agreement/waiver for check out. We do limit the number they can take out to 2 or 3. 3. Do you send the charger home with the patron, too, or do staff recharge them upon check in? We charge them when returned to the library. Rhonda Burns Circulation Manager Leighton Township Library Moline MI 49335

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Michigan Renaissance Festival: New Michigan Activity Pass Partner Destination!
by Jim Flury 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

Good Afternoon, I am pleased to report that Michigan Renaissance Festival, 2023 is now active with the Michigan Activity Pass program! [ https://miactivitypass.org/ | https://miactivitypass.org/ ] Please let patrons know to use promotion code Festival2023 (the F is case sensitive) to obtain discount priced tickets for both adults and kids for [ https://www.michrenfest.com/ | https://www.michrenfest.com/ ] Enjoy! Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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