December 2024 - Michlib-l

Puzzle Competition
by Perri Saunders 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Could any of you share your puzzle competition rules and/or procedures? We plan to hold a competition in February. Also, is there anything that you would change from the way you did your program? Did all teams have the same puzzle? Do you have puzzles to share? Thanks in advance! 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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Vinyl Goes Round and Round Like a Record
by Renee Holden 07 Dec '24

07 Dec '24

Hello Michlib Members, The Auburn Hills Public Library has purchased vinyl records to add to its collection for patrons to borrow, and I’d love to hear from any libraries that also offer vinyl records for checkout. If you do, could you please email me directly with the following information: - What type of cases do you use to protect the vinyl records? - How do you manage the records when they are returned through delivery? - Are you still adding new vinyl records to your collection? - Is vinyl still popular with your patrons? Thank you so much in advance for any insight you can provide! Renee Holden, Information Services Coordinator Auburn Hills Public Library

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Call to Action!! SEND A LETTER or CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY and Urge them to Support the Freedom to Read Legislation
by Rachel Ash 07 Dec '24

07 Dec '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DB47FA.FF6225E0]<https://www.milibraries.org/call-to-action> SEND A LETTER or CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY! Urge them to Support the Freedom to Read Legislation TAKE ACTION<https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=18562> With the legislative session rapidly approaching its end, time is of the essence. TODAY is the day to contact both your Representative and your Senator to voice your support for the Freedom to Read Act! The Freedom to Read Act legislation, tie-barred House Bills 6034<https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-HB-6034> and 6035<https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-HB-6035>, was introduced in the House on November 7 by Michigan State Representatives Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) and Carol Glanville (D-Walker). These bills will help to secure the right to read in Michigan’s public libraries and create a uniform set of rules dictating when and how library materials can be challenged and removed from shelves. (The bills are identical except that one is directed toward district libraries and the other is directed toward libraries established as county libraries or as city, township, or village libraries.) Your voice is essential in demonstrating public support for these bills. Legislators pay attention and vote positively when they know there is a lot of support for legislation, especially from voters in their district. To make things easy, MLA has drafted an email for your use, as well as a script you can use to call your legislators. We encourage you to email or make a personal call to both your Representative's and Senator's offices TODAY. Click the button below to email your legislators through our online form. Enter your information and send our prewritten email to your Representative, Senator, and Governor Whitmer. TAKE ACTION<https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=18562> If you would rather call your legislators, please click here to visit our website for contact information and a phone script.<https://www.milibraries.org/call-to-action> We have a very short window to voice our support, so please make sure to pass along this message to your colleagues, trustees, and other library advocates. Your correspondence with your Representatives and Senators is critical to influencing the decision-making process – your emails and phone calls can make a difference! Together, we will do everything we can to see this crucial legislation passed into law to protect the freedom to read in Michigan. Thank you for taking action to support Michigan's public libraries and protect the right to read. [cid:image002.jpg@01DB47FA.FF6225E0] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director, Michigan Library Association Please direct any questions about this legislation or Call to Action to Debbie Mikula, MLA Executive Director, at dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association PO Box 27337 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: (517) 881-6652 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Upcoming Program of Interest Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

Everyone - We have a great program coming up next month here at the Dearborn Library. - On Saturday, January 11th at 12 Noon, We will be talking virtually with Bloomberg News Technology Columnist Parmy Olson (author of We Are Anonymous) about her new book *Supremacy: AI, Chat GPT, and the Race That Will Change The World*. I hope you can join us! Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Free bookends
by Brian Johnston 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

Hi Everyone, Lincoln Township Public Library has about 2-3 containers full of bookends that we will send to the first library to respond with their RIDES code. Note that they are not all the exact same shape or color. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Adult Services Librarian Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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NEW: Library Director positions open in New York and Kentucky
by Beth Barker 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

Goshen Public Library & Historical Society (NY) The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society<https://new.goshenpubliclibrary.org/> (NY) seeks an experienced and visionary leader to meet the evolving needs of a modern library. This individual will oversee the implementation of the library's long-term plan, champion inclusivity, celebrate diversity, and evaluate services and programs to meet community needs. Qualifications: A master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, a New York State Librarian professional certificate<https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/cert/index.html>, eligibility to meet Orange County Civil Service Department requirements for Library Director II<https://bradburymiller.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/67944-LIBRARY-DIRECTO…>, four (4) years of professional library experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity are required. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and collective bargaining experience are highly preferred. While not required, residing in or near our community is preferred to facilitate a close connection with our patrons and local partners. The hiring salary range is $110,000 - $120,000. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Goshen Public Library & Historical Society and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Scott County Public Library (KY) The Board of Trustees for the Scott County Public Library<https://scottpublib.org/> (KY) is seeking a new Library Director. As a leader and advocate for the Library, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the principles of professional library services, including intellectual freedom and Freedom to Read. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, proficient interpersonal management skills, and exceptional listening and communication skills. The Library Director is also a leader in the community and should possess strong writing and public speaking abilities. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school and five to seven years of progressively responsible management experience. A valid driver's license and immediate eligibility to obtain a Professional I or II KDLA certification<https://kdla.ky.gov/Library-Support/Library-Staff-Development/Pages/Certifi…> is required. Effective public speaking, organizational and problem-solving skills are highly desired. The hiring salary range is $88,000 - $98,000. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Goshen Public Library & Historical Society and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, January 19, 2025. View the most up to date versions of these announcement in their entirety along with accompanying links on our website<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://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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Storytime at Daycares Question
by Sarah Rick 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

Hello Everyone, I have a question for libraries that do storytime at local daycares. Do you ask the daycares for either a fee or donation for providing storytime? We are considering asking for one since daycares are for-profit, but it is great outreach for the community and we currently do not ask for one or charge. Sarah Rick Library Director [cid:110a8a1a-7219-4922-9f2c-bb3fc82fb0fe]

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 122, Issue 5
by bvdlibrary＠acegroup.cc 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

To Jesse Cornea, Library Associate, Brandon Twp Public Library AI found the following information about the science fiction short story, found the title and synopsis, but no author, still looking. Hope this helps: Title: "The Verdant Reign" On the planet Xylos, a vibrant, verdant world, the dominant life form wasn't animal, but plant - a sprawling, interconnected network of sentient flora called "The Core." Humans, forced to adapt to this alien ecosystem, lived in precarious harmony beneath the Core's watchful tendrils, their lives dictated by its whims and needs. The Core and Its Control: The Canopy: The Core manifested as a vast canopy of luminous, bioluminescent leaves that spanned the entire planet, casting a soft, ethereal glow. It communicated through subtle shifts in light patterns and subtle vibrations that only the most attuned could interpret. Symbiosis: Humans relied on the Core for sustenance, drawing nutrients from specialized "fruiting vines" that grew based on the planet's needs. In return, the Core required the humans to maintain the delicate balance of the ecosystem, performing tasks like pruning excess vegetation and dispersing seeds. The Keepers: A select group of humans, known as the "Keepers," were chosen from birth for their unique ability to perceive the Core's signals and interpret its desires. They acted as intermediaries between the human population and the Core, ensuring compliance and mediating potential conflicts. Life Under the Core: The story explores the concept of a planet ruled by an intelligent, interconnected plant life, raising questions about the balance between human needs and the natural world. The Cost of Control: The narrative examines the potential dangers of relying too heavily on a single, controlling entity, highlighting the importance of autonomy and critical thinking. Symbiosis and Responsibility: The story delves into the complexities of a symbiotic relationship, where both parties need to adapt and compromise for mutual survival. -----Original Message----- From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:00 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 122, Issue 5 Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to michlib-l(a)mcls.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org You can reach the person managing the list at michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Student Board Members (Valerie Meyerson) 2. Lapeer District Library -Part-Time Marketing Assistant (Danielle Brigati) 3. Need DVD boxes (EMAIL TEAM) 4. Re: Help Identifying a short story reference question. (Kyle Bartoszek) 5. 2023 World Book Encyclopedias (Kelly Marra) 6. Announcement: Clarke Historical Library Digital Michigan Newspaper Grant (Marsh, Carrie) 7. Re: Help Identifying a short story reference question. (Library Director) 8. Free Star TSP600 receipt printer (Moyer, Katherine E.) 9. CLAIMED: Free Star TSP600 receipt printer (Moyer, Katherine E.) 10. MeL Minute: Celebrating Human Rights (Laura Warren-Gross) 11. FW: News from United for Libraries, December 2024 (Membiela, Clare (MDE)) 12. FW: AG Nessel Reissues Ransomware Consumer Alert on Computer Security Day (Membiela, Clare (MDE)) 13. Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour starting in 2025 (Reish, Karren (MDE)) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2024 17:14:08 +0000 From: Valerie Meyerson <vmeyerson(a)petoskeylibrary.org> To: Trish Burns <tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org>, "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Student Board Members Message-ID: <f2d949adcdb84115a01f2ff81f002c38(a)petoskeylibrary.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi Trish - We have a student board member. I attached all our documentation on the process and the application. We love having the perspective of a teen on our board. Even though they are non-voting, they provide excellent input. We treat them the same as any other board member and have the same responsibilities, except for voting and their term. They are with us for one year, June through May. The hardest part of this is the recruitment. Finding the best teachers to go through helps, and utilizing the current teen to help recruit has been very fruitful. Let me know if you have any questions. Valerie Meyerson (she/her) Library Director Petoskey District Library Please think of the environment before printing this message. From: Trish Burns <tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:41 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Student Board Members Do any of you have a student board member on your board? If yes, please let me know how they are chosen and what their responsibilities are. Thanks so much - Trish Burns, Director 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48706 989-894-2837 ext 2214 tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org<mailto:tburns@baycountylibrary.org> [logo_bcls-1]

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

Resources Share Your Día Plans! The 2025 National Día Program Registry is now open, and ALSC invites libraries, schools, and community organizations to register their upcoming programs. By using the national registry, program planners help build a searchable database that showcases all types and sizes of programs that celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5MDM2MSZwPT…> (Children's Day/Book Day) and Diversity In Action. The Día Program Registry provides a space where planners can share diversity programming ideas and practices with colleagues around the country. Send us your program information!<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5MDM2MSZwPT…> ALSC's Babies Need Words Every Day<https://www.ala.org/alsc/babiesneedwords> An updated booklist is now available from ALSC: https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/241118-ALSC-babies-need-wor… Call for Submissions JRLYA, The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults. has issued a Call for Papers for two upcoming issues: The Current State of Teen Services and a Special Themed Issue: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Cultural Responsiveness in Library Service to Teens. The preliminary deadline for submissions is Sunday, December 15, 2024. Librarians, researchers, graduate students and others who conduct research related to teens (ages 12 - 18) and libraries are invited to submit manuscripts! Additional information regarding author guidelines and the submission process can be found here<https://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5ODc2MiZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpP…>. YALSA Member Jury Awards - Short-Term Volunteer Opportunity Interested YALSA members complete the Committee Volunteer Form<https://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5ODc2MiZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpP…>, Please check the "How to fill out YALSA'S Volunteer Form<https://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5ODc2MiZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpP…>" blog post for more helpful hints. * The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant Jury The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant aims to recognize a librarian who has a creative, innovative project that promotes literacy. Established in 2020, this annual $1,000 award is funded by friends and family of Joann Sweetland Lum. * The Regina U. Minudri Young Adult Scholarship Jury The scholarship is to be given once a year to a Masters degree candidate in Library Science who intends to work professionally with young adults in public libraries. The purpose is to provide financial assistance and encouragement to developing young adult librarians. Summer Library Programming Color Our World: Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST Our friends at the Detroit Zoo are back to bring us engaging STEM programming using colorful animal patterns. Spots, stripes, and more! Animal patterns are all around us, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to engage youth in your community with science activities created just for libraries by the Detroit Zoo. This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Color Our World(tm) Programming Manuals and more! The 2025 Color Our World(tm) online programming manual code was sent to all public library directors on 10/14/24. Directors, please be sure to forward that on to staff implementing summer library programs. Not a library director but still in need of that code? Complete this form https://bit.ly/CSLP2025manual with your official public library email. The CSLP Store for 2025's Color Our World(tm) summer reading theme is now open<https://shop.cslpreads.org/>. There is also a virtual 2025 catalog<https://shop.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CSLP_2025_ProductCata…>. CSLP collecting suggestions for the 2028 Slogan/2029 Theme Have you ever thought about where summer library themes and slogans come from? Who thinks them up? How we select each year's slogan? Well, the answer is YOU! Each year CSLP seeks feedback from Michigan library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions. Libraries from across the nation also contribute, and together, we come to consensus. Now is your time to be heard! Please complete this brief survey (https://forms.gle/ertcz2EMkqtvcVC49) to suggest a slogan for the 2028 theme of Mythical Creatures and a fresh, new theme for 2029. Some tips for developing themes and slogans: --Adaptable for all ages --Translatable into Spanish --Culturally sensitive and thoughtful --Avoid puns and wordplay --Catchy, memorable, concise --Inclusive, accessible, applicable across settings For a list of previous themes and slogans go to: https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/. Please share your suggestions by Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. The Collaborative Summer Library Program's Inclusion Committee and presenter Stephanie Haines from the Indiana Arts Commission recently presented Artful Connections, a webinar on arts and inclusion. Their focus on accessibility through arts-related tools and resources ensures all participants feel welcome and can fully participate. The webinar emphasizes the role of libraries in promoting equity by enhancing program reach, particularly in summer reading programs. The webinar recording is now available for on-demand viewing: https://www.cslpreads.org/inclusion-resources/. Yesterday was the Color Our World(tm) Summer Symposium! Recordings, chats, and slides will be available as soon as possible on the CSLP Symposium website<https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/>. Be sure to check it out for support on summer programming, marketing, and more. CSLP Membership for public libraries across Michigan is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Engaging Bigs & Littles During Storytime<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:30 - 3:00 pm EST (90 mins) Looking for new ways to engage families and expand your storytime skills? Join us for this all new 90 minute Ready to Read Michigan webinar! Libraries are community hubs for healthy child and family development. Intentional family engagement begins at birth and Storytime is the place for Youth Librarians to start building strong and lasting relationships with families. Join Narrative Coach, Jen Strauss for this webinar dedicated to family engagement during Storytime, birth to preschool and beyond. This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Stay warm out there, 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. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers

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Melissa McKenna is TADL's new Assistant Director for Outreach & Adult Services
by Heather Brady 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

(Traverse City) - The Traverse Area District Library (TADL) is pleased to announce that Melissa McKenna is now the Assistant Director for Outreach & Adult Services. McKenna joined TADL in September, 2019 as Head of Adult Services at the Main Library on Woodmere Avenue. In this new role she will continue to direct all efforts for library visitors 18 and over, while also assuming outreach duties. This includes fostering effective relationships with community groups and other agencies related to literacy, and coordinating those partnership and outreach efforts across departments. Look for her throughout the community in the TADL Bookmobile! McKenna has a Masters in Library Science from Clarion University and over 30 years experience in public libraries, including 26 years at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. When she’s not at the library she enjoys reading, cooking and exploring beautiful northwest Michigan. -- Heather Brady (she/her/hers) Marketing & Communications Manager (*What am I reading* <https://catalog.tadl.org/main/details?id=48334507>?!) 610 Woodmere Avenue Traverse City, MI 49686 *Direct: 231.932.8501* tadl.org <http://tadl.org/> Facebook <http://facebook.com/TraverseAreaDistrictLIbrary> YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/user/TADLnotjustbooks/videos> Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/notjustbooks/?hl=en> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherharrisbrady/>

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