February 2024 - Michlib-l

Directorship posting coming in April
by Teresa Stannard 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

The post of Parchment Community Library Director will be open upon my retirement in September. This message comes in advance of the official posting in April, so that those who might be interested in applying can begin prepping their resumes. Parchment<https://www.parchment.org/>, Michigan, is located a mile north of Kalamazoo. Like so many river towns in Kalamazoo County, it began with the construction of a paper mill. The founder of the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company designed a model community around his mill in the early decades of the 20th century, with many amenities for workers and their families. Though the mill closed in 2001, a strong sense of community endures. The beautiful 40-acre Kindleberger Park<https://www.parchment.org/kindleberger-park/> is the site of the annual festival of the performing arts<https://kindlebergerarts.org/> including a 5-day festival and a series of free concerts all summer long. Watch the Parchment Update about this year's fundraiser<https://www.parchmentlibrary.org/parchment_update/bingo-for-designer-bags-p…> to get a sense of the community spirit here. The Parchment Community Library<https://www.parchmentlibrary.org/> is located in the heart of town, just in front of the park and across the street from the ice cream parlor. The current building was constructed in 1989. PCL is a Class III library serving a district of 10,000 residents. The library enjoys strong support with 2 mils voted in perpetuity in 2002, an active Friends group, and many volunteers who help with everything from programming to landscape maintenance. The library facility has been well maintained and boasts an excellent Community Room on the lower level that can seat 100. The library began as an all-volunteer organization in 1963. An excellent documentary of the library's history can be viewed here<https://www.parchmentlibrary.org/local-history/films/the-library-story/>. We currently have a skilled and energetic staff of twelve including a Children's Librarian who does our juvenile and tween programming and a Library Ambassador who does our adult, teen, and general programming and library outreach. Ongoing events include "2nd Sundays Live!" monthly concerts, the Parchment School District Art Show in April and May, and the Holiday Chocolate<https://www.parchmentlibrary.org/parchment_update/holiday-chocolate-2023/> (over 800 attended last year). Our Library Ambassador also produces the weekly Parchment Update<https://www.parchmentlibrary.org/parchment-update/> interview series. If you know of anyone who will find this an exciting career opportunity, kindly forward this message to them. If that person is you, keep an eye out for the official job posting in April. Best wishes to all, Teresa Teresa L. Stannard, Library Director [pcl logo] 401 S Riverview Dr., Parchment, MI 49004 269 343-7747 ext. 203 Parchmentlibrary.org CURRENT HOURS: 9-7 Mo, Tu, We; 9-5 Th, Fri; 9-1 Sa -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Writing an Article and Need Your Input
by Jessica Curtis 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

*Apologies for cross-posting* Hello Librarians! My name is Jessica Curtis and I’m a reference librarian at the Westerville Public Library in Ohio. I’m attempting to gather data for an article regarding library services and materials to immigrant and refugee populations in order to write an article, create staff training, and conference workshops. The link below contains a form with just seven questions. Please take a moment and contribute your thoughts and opinions. There is a short explanation at the beginning of the form: https://forms.gle/3K6pixMSMDs41aHa8 [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/XHRcj1xeUkKXiV_Ap4txdhJiVwmtMuRJw3rcr099Y…]<https://forms.gle/3K6pixMSMDs41aHa8> What Does Your Library Offer?: Immigrant & Refugee Materials & Services<https://forms.gle/3K6pixMSMDs41aHa8> This is a survey meant to identify the types of services public libraries offer to their local immigrant and refugee populations. This information will be used in conjunction with similar information from European libraries and IFLA in a research project about libraries assisting in the needs of immigrant and refugee populations . forms.gle I appreciate your time and consideration. Please feel free to forward as you see fit. Sincerely, Jessica Curtis SearchOhio Coordinator Westerville Public Library 614-882-7277 x2191 jcurtis(a)westervillelibrary.org<mailto:jcurtis@westervillelibrary.org> jcurtis5(a)kent.edu<mailto:jcurtis5@kent.edu>

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Free Zoom event for all! (tomorrow night)
by Betsy Myers 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Hi everyone! This a little last minute but if you find yourself free and would like to join us and author Amanda Barratt tomorrow evening, please do! I am sure by now you know we love to showcase authors who give their time (for free) to local libraries. This is another one of those authors. Amanda's newest book, Warsaw Sisters is a well written and well researched historical novel. Tomorrow night she will talk about her book as well as the resistance and resilience in occupied Poland and the true stories that inspired this novel. So, please, join us from the comfort of your home. Invite anyone you would like, coworkers, patrons, family members. Just be sure to register tadl.org/warsawsisters <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdemurjwtE9c-dFqkTXwg-HAiqxn7WK…> Thank you and we hope to see you tomorrow night at 6:30pm. -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Michigan Tax Forms
by Perri Saunders 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Thanks for all your responses! Here's a summary: - Some libraries don't bother ordering and just print as needed. - Some libraries ordered forms and still haven't gotten them. - Some didn't know that we needed to order Michigan forms so they're in the same boat we are. - To order Michigan forms, email Heather at TreasForm2Me(a)michigan.gov - To order IRS forms, email WI.TFOP.Administrator(a)irs.gov to request an 8635 order form. We have Federal forms, but I'll try emailing to request Michigan forms. I'm not sure if I'll get forms this year or not, but it's worth a try. Have a great day! 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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Carpet Replacement
by Bret Boulter 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Hi! Our carpet is 25 years old and due for replacement, and because of the scope of the project (58,000 sq ft) we're looking at an RFP process and potentially breaking it into phases. Does anyone have experience with a carpet project this big and care to share their advice? I will summarize for the list. Thank you! -- Bret R Boulter he/him/his Facilities Manager Traverse Area District Library bboulter(a)tadl.org 231-932-8522 (desk) 231-409-9656 (mobile) *Currently reading "**The Art of Logic in an Illogical World" **by Eugenia Cheng*

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Michigan tax forms
by Perri Saunders 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Apparently, I missed the memo about ordering Michigan tax forms. I've never done that before, so maybe I ignored an email. 🙂 Now we're the bad library with no state tax forms. Can anyone tell me how you ordered the forms? Better late than never, I guess... Thanks in advance for any help you can give. 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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Policies about showing movies in a library program, Lego Club, Library of Things
by Sanilac District Library 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Our Village Council has approached our library about the possibility of opening a branch in the community center. The Village's motivation is to increase usage of that facility. This collaboration could allow our library the opportunity to offer programs we previously could not consider due to space constraints. I am gathering ideas and information about how the library might use this "library branch." I do not want to duplicate services we already offer since the community center is just a few blocks away. Do any of you out there in libraryland offer any of the the following programs? If so, would you kindly share advice, policies and/or procedures? Ideas we are considering: Movies nights. I know that movie licensing is required. Kate, the Director at White Pine Library Cooperative has been very helpful about this. Lego ClubLibrary of Things Some of these topics have been through the listserv before. I apologize for the repetition. I didn't pay attention to them because I never ever thought our library would be able to do these. Thank you so much for your collective wisdom!Bev Beverly Dear, Director Sanilac District Library 7130 Main Street PO Box 525 Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Phone: 810.622.8623 FAX: 810.622.9041 Website: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Resources [A picture containing map Description automatically generated] 3 upcoming Solar Eclipse Webinars for libraries are coming up from StarNet: https://www.starnetlibraries.org/development/webinars/ ALA ALA President Emily Drabinski announced a call for volunteers to serve on the ALA Core Values Working Groups. Per Council Document #34<https://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/ALA%20CD%…>, approved at the recent LibLearnX 2024 meeting, the ALA Executive Board will assign working groups, committees, or round tables to write interpretations for each Core Value. Volunteers must be active ALA Members. Please note that filling out this form indicates your interest to the ALA Executive Board and does not guarantee an appointment. The ALA Executive Board will make the final appointments to the Working Groups. The deadline is Thursday, February 29, 2024. Link to the form: Core Values Working Group Volunteer Interest Form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/79V6DDF>. YALSA The Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list identifies titles aimed at encouraging reading among teens who dislike to read for whatever reason. The list selects fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novel titles. Criteria for these titles include those with a high interest "hook", a catchy title/cover, sufficient plot to sustain interest, humor when appropriate, and more. 2024 Quick Picks <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQyMTExMyZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPT…> and 2024 Top Ten Quick Picks <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQyMTExMyZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPT…> Social Determinants of Environmental Health Webinar Series Join one or all of the 9 sessions of the Network of the National Library of Medicine's (NNLM) Social Determinants of Environmental Health webinar series<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/sdoeh-webinar-series>. The series runs from March 5 - April 2 starting at 3:00 pm ET. Each session is 1.5 hours long and will include the guest speaker(s) presentation, a Q&A time, and an additional activity to further reflect, discuss, or do. This additional time is also your chance to go beyond just the presentation. The webinar series will also have an accompanying guide with supplemental information about the speaker, the topic, and related NNLM, NLM, NIH, or other organization or association resources for you to peruse and consider offering to your communities. Head to the NNLM website to see a full list of the class titles<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/sdoeh-webinar-series>. In the News... Books and looks: gen Z is 'rediscovering' the public library -<https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/jan/26/books-and-looks-gen-z-is-redi…> The Guardian, 1/26/24 LM Summer Programming Webinars Let the Adventures Begin! Summer Library Programming Round Table (There will be a CSLP prize drawing for attendees!) Thursday, February 22, 2024 2:00-3:30pm ET (90 mins) Join us LIVE - Limited registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> only for those who can attend LIVE, this will not be recorded. Join the conversation on summer library programming with your peers. Looking for programming ideas, performers, or prizes? Bring your ideas, materials, and plans to share with others across Michigan on all things Summer Library Programming for early childhood, school-age, and tweens & teens. We'll also hear from a few key partners that can help make your summer library programming a success. Adventures in Summer Marketing! Thursday, March 14, 2024 2:00-3:00pm ET Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, this webinar will be recorded. Learn some tips and tricks to marketing your summer library programs, plus some special materials to use. All libraries and their communities are unique and while there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to marketing, we are going to explore new ways that you can approach marketing your summer programming. We will explore marketing assets from the Collaborative Summer Library Program, provide resources, and inspire you to engage with your community this summer. All areas of library services including marketing are welcome! Ready to Read Michigan Workshops Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - at KDL's Kentwood Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, May 2, 2024 - at Plymouth District Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> The Library of Michigan invites you to join Mother Goose on the Loose<https://mgol.net/>, 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, copies of the toolkit will be provided. 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 Early Childhood Educators 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. These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a good Presidents Day 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. [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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Lincoln Township Public Library is hiring!
by Cindy Casper 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Are you curious, creative and fun? Do you have a passion for working with people of all ages? Lincoln Township Public Library in Stevensville, MI is looking for the perfect person to fill our part-time Program Associate - Outreach position. This is a part-time (32 hour) position that with limited benefits. If you have a desire to grow people and communities and thrive on engaging the public, we want to hear from you. Southwest Michigan is nestled along Lake Michigan and offers the ideal location to live, work and play. Explore<https://swmichigan.org/> all the things we have to offer! Apply online here<https://www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org/about-us/get-involved/employment-opp…>. [cid:e18127f7-2b48-4c56-8c1c-461f9fa0728e] [facebook] [instagram] Cindy Casper Head of Library Services Lincoln Township Library [https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/53/tools/email-signature-generator/icons/pho…] 2692851214<tel:2692851214> [https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/53/tools/email-signature-generator/icons/ema…] ccasper(a)lincolnlib.org<mailto:ccasper@lincolnlib.org> [https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/53/tools/email-signature-generator/icons/lin…] https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Copy Cataloging of Video Recordings Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/65568cb1631be04ab07284d7> 3-day class, February 26-28, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557bd95631be04ab08fccf3> 2-day class, February 28-29, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Supervisor Series: Motivating Employees to be Their Best<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557be6a631be04ab08fdaa9> 1-day class, February 29, 10am-3pm Eastern (9am-2pm Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<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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