November 2024 - Michlib-l

MeL Minute: Write a novel in 30 days? Why not!
by Laura Warren-Gross 07 Nov '24

07 Nov '24

[cid:image004.png@01DB303B.D314A1B0]Each year in November many writers participate in a national effort to write 50,000 words, a novel-length manuscript, in one month. Setting such an impressive goal and then achieving it takes time, dedication, and focus. The Michigan eLibrary (MeL)<https://www.mel.org/welcome> can help achieve it. "Ready, Set Write!<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=52961fc4-58ed-33b7-842b-4…>" In Scholastic Math<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> from MAS Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> provides some mathematical facts about participation. Since 2024 is the 25th Anniversary, it’s interesting to look at how the numbers have trended over the years. From different types of writing to how many authors end up formally publishing their work, you can do the math to see what is possible in 30 short days. How do people make time to write so much in one month? In "Making Time for NaNoWriMo<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=5957dae4-01cb-38a9-8292-8…>" in Voices from the Middle<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> from Education Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, Katherine Sokolowski provides tips she uses to get her students writing such as starting early and creating a special time for writing. The best part of the article is the student reflections about the impact of taking on the novel writing challenge. Why would anyone want to write a full novel in one short month? Dana Sachs, a long-time participant in writing a novel in November, describes her reasons in "Doing 50,000 Words in 30 Days<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=7c1b1d99-7568-3b8a-ba04-5…>" in Publishers Weekly<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> from MAS Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>. Those who have always wanted to write a novel but have hesitated to start might be encouraged by her advice to, “. . . ignore our incapacitating inner critic and keep going.” Not sure where to start? In the Publishers Weekly<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> article "Pantser or Planner?<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=bae53d42-2ab7-3f02-bf8d-e…>" Sassafras Lowrey describes two ways to approach writing a novel: being a planner and having an outline or writing by the seat of your pants without a specific plan in mind. The idea is to begin—no matter which method—and develop as a writer from wherever you start. Those needing inspiration can turn to Literary Reference Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> which includes poems, short stories, novels, and articles and essays of literary criticism. The MeL eBooks<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> can provide how-to books such as Writing Fantastic Fiction<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=f3e03063-2b6f-36ee-bf6c-c…>, Writing a Comic Book<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=0721cf3b-6faa-323d-89d4-7…>, Descriptive Writing<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=574adbbf-934e-3145-8018-d…>, and Deeper Writing: Quick Writes and Mentor Texts to Illuminate New Possibilities<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=fde43a2c-06f7-3dca-8f0c-7…>. With the MeL eResources<https://www.mel.org/az.php> and some creative thinking, libraries can help patrons achieve their goals to write a whole novel. To get started, use ideas from "A Novel in 30 Days<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=adb95282-0f2d-3725-8a87-2…>" from American Libraries<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> and "NaNoWriMo at Your Library<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=46051ff4-0fb2-39ab-963f-8…>" from Library Journal<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> which share programming tips such as creating writing spaces, holding workshops, and offering peer support to writers. 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. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image001.png@01DB303B.84F6C490] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> [cid:image002.png@01DB303B.84F6C490]

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Millage Election Results November 5th 2024
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

Hello Everyone, I updated the Millage Election Results Sheet<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…> on The Library of Michigan's webpage. It looks like there were 24 millages on ballots around the state and 23 of those passed. If you had a millage on the ballot and don't appear on the list, please let me know. Thank you, Joe Joseph Hamlin Library Data & State Aid/Penal Fines Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-335-1501 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [A logo for the Michigan School Meals program.] All public-school students have access to free breakfast and lunch again for School Year 2024-25! Don't forget to complete and turn in the application or form from your school district's food service department to ensure the funding for education and nutrition benefits continues.

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Petoskey Library Millages
by Valerie Meyerson 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

Petoskey had two township millage renewals up for vote yesterday and both handily passed! Valerie Meyerson (she/her) Library Director Petoskey District Library Please think of the environment before printing this message.

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Sharing Programming Resource
by Jessica Byrns 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

Hi All, I know we just started November, but if you're already planning programming for National Library Week (April 6th - April 12th, 2025), performer Duffy Hudson was quite good as Edgar Allan Poe. We're inviting him back to be Harry Houdini for us, but he's got a fairly expansive repertoire. -- Jessica Byrns (she/her) Head of Adult and Technical Services Howell Carnegie District Library 314 West Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48843

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Cell Phone/ Personal Device/ Reimbursement Policy
by Mariel Chandler-Nash 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

Hello - We are reviewing our cell phone/ personal device & reimbursement policies. Can you please share your library policy (or informal policy)? I will be happy to disperse the information back out to anyone interested in the final spreadsheet. Much appreciated, Mariel Mariel Chandler-Nash HR/Payroll Manager 231-737-6248 x112 | madl.org<http://www.madl.org> 4845 Airline Rd. Suite 5 | Muskegon, MI 49444 [cid:facebook_32x32_dedd724a-4c66-4e4c-bef6-56fb353e6bd1.png]<https://www.facebook.com/MuskegonAreaDistrictLibrary> [cid:youtube_32x32_303e5b6d-3b36-482c-9076-bb586baaec50.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p73nXZ_UJBCLvmNkns5gQ> [cid:linkedin_32x32_3606df07-7193-459b-90a0-01d81d1f6ddf.png] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/muskegon-area-district-library> [cid:instagram_32x32_98913835-3927-4878-8296-2901ab43dbb9.png] <https://www.instagram.com/madl_pics/> <https://plus.google.com/+MuskegonAreaDistrictLibraryAdministrationLBPH> [cid:madllogooutline_4963ef8f-540a-4e1b-a4ee-13464ed6d8a1.png] <https://www.madl.org/>

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

Please join us for our next Digital Collections Office Hours tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan<https://cms.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/digitization/>, DPLA Michigan Service Hub<https://michmemories.org/>, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/> for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? (hint: YES!) * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the first Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… 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 [A logo for the Michigan School Meals program.] All public-school students have access to free breakfast and lunch again for School Year 2024-25! Don’t forget to complete and turn in the application or form from your school district’s food service department to ensure the funding for education and nutrition benefits continues. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Class 1, 2, 3 libraries
by Perri Saunders 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

Small Michigan libraries - How are you handling the raise in minimum wage in February? Are you giving raises to the whole staff or just to those earning below $12.48? (Yes, we have one person in that group.) Giving everyone a 20% raise would be awesome, but would totally blow our budget. I'm just looking to see how all of your boards are handling this. Thanks for your wisdom! Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Berrien Springs Community Library Millage
by Kristina Knezic 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

I'm excited to announce that our new millage was approved! Kristina Kristina Knezic, Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-471-7074 www.bsclibrary.org

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Summer Symposium Registration is Open
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

Registration for the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual virtual Summer Symposium<https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/> for Color Our World(tm) is now OPEN! Register for the Live Event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JBcy0OIEThO9Mi6k8Ycepw#/registr… Can't attend live? Register to get the Recording Link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5e7bnQ1CIqemibuMnc4k8x2tF_MD701A… The Summer Symposium will be Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm EST. And yes! It will be recorded! Who should attend? All who plan and work with summer library programming for all ages of service. <https://storage.3.basecamp.com/5860251/buckets/39604193/recordings/79956866…> [https://storage.3.basecamp.com/5860251/buckets/39604193/recordings/79956866…]<https://storage.3.basecamp.com/5860251/buckets/39604193/recordings/79956866…> 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://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [A logo for the Michigan School Meals program.] All public-school students have access to free breakfast and lunch again for School Year 2024-25! Don't forget to complete and turn in the application or form from your school district's food service department to ensure the funding for education and nutrition benefits continues. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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DeTour School and Public Library millage passes
by Lisa Waskin 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

I am happy to announce that our millage was renewed for the next ten years.

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