February 2024 - Michlib-l

Nominations for Michigan Humanities Awards are open
by Estee Schlenner 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Hi everyone, Michigan Humanities is excited to announce that the nominations for the 2024 Michigan Humanities Awards are open; we invite you to make a nomination or share this opportunity with your networks. Our annual awards program recognizes and celebrates one organization and two individuals who are champions of public humanities. The deadline for nominations is March 1. Recipients of the Humanities Champion of the Year and Outstanding Humanities Organization awards receive $2,500 to use towards a celebration in their community or a project supporting their work. The recipient of the Erik Jones Reading Champion Award receives a $2,500 honorarium. For more information, please visit michiganhumanities.org. Descriptions of the award categories and links to nomination forms are listed below. Erik Jones Reading Champion Award This award recognizes an individual who has significantly supported the development of literacy and a passion for reading in Michigan. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/oWqArEFFqZ3bz7xh8 Humanities Champion of the Year This award recognizes the person whose contributions resulted in outstanding public humanities impact in their community and in our state. Examples are teachers, scholars, librarians, historians, or volunteers who have creatively and successfully brought humanities to the public forum. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/PhjGpxZb7bncHKbH6 Outstanding Humanities Organization Outstanding Humanities Organization recognizes organizations that have made a lasting contribution to the enjoyment of public and accessible humanities programming in Michigan. They may have brought to life a book, humanities project, historical project, discussion, or other humanities programs, serving their community and our state. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/PhjGpxZb7bncHKbH6 Please reach out with any questions! We look forward to receiving your nominations. Best, Estee Estee Schlenner (she/her) Communications Officer Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770 ext. 665

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Middle Grade book suggestions
by Kaitlin Matesich 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

This one is for the Reading Advisory magicians, I need your help: Do you know of a (or multiple!) middle grade books that involve a long term school project? I am working with a 5th grade teacher to find a book to read as a class during their 6-7 week research project. It would be awesome to have part of the narrative mirroring what the students are going through with their projects. As of right now the only books I could think of are The Science Of Breakable Things by Tae Kellerman Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park Beatles Lightly Toasted by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Any other titles to share would be greatly appreciated. -- *Kaitlin Matesich* *Youth Services Coordinator* *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St. Frankfort, MI* My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org to learn more*.*

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MI PR Group upcoming meeting reminder - Tuesday, August 15
by Kelly Rembert 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Hi Everyone, Here is your friendly reminder about an upcoming roundtable meeting of the MI PR Group on Tuesday, August 15 at 10am on Zoom. We will have an informal meeting with no fixed topics just wherever our questions and conversations lead us. If you have questions bring them along and the group can chime in on it! The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) August 15, 2022 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09> Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Zoom is a publicly traded company headquartered in San Jose, CA. us06web.zoom.us  Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Beginning Workshop Module in Niche Temporarily Unavailable
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Good afternoon, Due to a technical issue, the "Beginning Workship" module in the Library of Michigan's Niche Academy is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience and will send an update when it is back online. Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [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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Unopened Ink Toner Available
by Blair Nelson 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Hi everyone, We have a new, never-used, black toner cartridge available specifically for an MLT-D304E Series Samsung printer ProXpress. We no longer have the printer. The toner was purchased last on 6-21-21. We paid $377.36 for it, so I'm hoping to get half of what we paid. We can potentially bargain, too. We will ship the toner to you. Thank you, Blair Nelson he/his Director Spies Public Library P: (906) 863-2900 bnelson(a)spiespubliclibrary.org www.spiespubliclibrary.org<http://www.spiespubliclibrary.org/> "The life of every person is a diary in which we mean to write one story, and write another; and our humblest hour is when we compare the volume as it is with what we vowed to make it"-James M. Barrie "Librarians are not custodians of books. They are or ought to be guides to books. They cannot consider their work done until they have books in the hands of readers and until they have the contents of those books in the minds and thinking of citizens."--Pearl S. Buck

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Sponsored Storywalk Posts
by Justine Peterson 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Hello Library land! We're hoping to get our Storywalk up and running soon, and initially, my township had agreed to go in on the project, but after talking with their supervisor recently, I don't believe that's their plan any more. This isn't necessarily a problem, as I have a few grants lined up that I want to apply for, but it was brought up that maybe local businesses or individuals could chip in and purchase individual posts. I'm all for community participation, and it would take some of the financial burden off the library, but I worry that some of the businesses that were mentioned could rock the boat, and we've managed to keep pretty lowkey. Like many places, our community has some opinions on marijuana provisionaries, a lot of them negative. I'm concerned that having prospective provisionaries sponsor Storywalk posts might lead to some tension, to say the least. Has anyone else had something like this pop up? When it comes to your Storywalks, did anyone want to pay for a post? Would it be easier to just tackle this on our own as the library? I wish I could come to the hive mind with a less-weird question, but I'm feeling a little stumped with this one! Thanks, *Justine Peterson* (she/her) Library Director Seville Township Library Riverdale, MI 48877 P: 989.833.7776 seville.michlibrary.org

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Fwd: HP Toner Cartridges and Ink Collection Units Available
by Michael McEvoy 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Apologies for duplicates. This was also sent to the TLN lists. Good morning! Northville has recently updated many of our printers, and as a result, we have a bunch of unused Printer Supplies available. These are all "refill" cartridges manufactured here in Michigan, plus 3 original Toner Collection Units. We have all of the following items available for anyone. If interested, please respond to this email and we can send through TLN or TLN to RIDES delivery to you (or arrange pickup if you like): *Toner Cartridges* CE 261A (aka HP 648A Cyan) - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-648a-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cart… CE 263A (aka HP 648A Magenta) - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-648a-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-c… CE 262A (aka HP 648A Yellow) - https://www.amazon.com/HP-CE262A-Yellow-Original-Cartridge/dp/B002RKWWRU CE 260A (aka HP 648A Black) - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-647a-black-original-laserjet-toner-car… CB 401A (aka HP 201A Cyan) - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-201a-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cart… CB 401A (aka HP 201A Magenta) - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-201a-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-c… CB 402A (aka HP 201A Yellow) - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-507a-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-ca… CH 400A (aka HP 201A Black) - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-201a-black-original-laserjet-toner-car… *Toner Collection Units* HP CE254A - https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-color-laserjet-ce254a-toner-collection… HP CE265A (aka HP 648A Toner Collection Unit) https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-648a-toner-collection-unit -- Michael McEvoy Head of Information Technology Northville District Library mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org 248-349-3020 ext 226 248-381-0181 (Innocaption) 248-982-4918 (Mobile - Please Text Only) ⡴⠶⠦⠤⣤⣄⣀⡀⢀⣠⡴⠖⠚⠋⠛⠛⠲⢦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀ ⠙⢦⡀⠉⠒⠤⣍⡉⠉⠁⠀⠐⢤⠐⠀⡰⠀⠀⠈⠙⠉⢉⣉⣉⣉⠍⠉⣩⠇ ⠀⠀⠻⣄⠀⠀⠀⢻⢤⣞⣿⣿⡆⢀⡀⢠⣟⣿⣷⠄⡾⠉⠀⠀⠀⣠⡾⠃⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠙⠳⣤⣀⣈⣀⠙⠿⠟⠃⢓⡊⠙⠻⠛⠋⣠⣃⣀⣀⣤⠞⠋⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢻⡝⠓⠒⢺⠷⠒⠒⠒⠛⠛⢉⣩⠿⣿⡁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⡟⢲⢤⣸⡄⠀⢀⣠⠴⣺⡏⣏⣤⡾⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⢞⣺⣠⠋⠹⠉⡏⢁⡴⣹⣧⣤⠾⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢻⡟⢁⠄⡇⢠⠈⠉⠀⠋⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⠋⠁⠀⡇⢸⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠉⠉⠙⠛⠉⠉⠉⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Technical solutions to social problems are inherently flawed."⠀⠀ -- Michael McEvoy Head of Information Technology Northville District Library mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org 248-349-3020 ext 226 248-381-0181 (Innocaption) 248-982-4918 (Mobile - Please Text Only) ⡴⠶⠦⠤⣤⣄⣀⡀⢀⣠⡴⠖⠚⠋⠛⠛⠲⢦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀ ⠙⢦⡀⠉⠒⠤⣍⡉⠉⠁⠀⠐⢤⠐⠀⡰⠀⠀⠈⠙⠉⢉⣉⣉⣉⠍⠉⣩⠇ ⠀⠀⠻⣄⠀⠀⠀⢻⢤⣞⣿⣿⡆⢀⡀⢠⣟⣿⣷⠄⡾⠉⠀⠀⠀⣠⡾⠃⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠙⠳⣤⣀⣈⣀⠙⠿⠟⠃⢓⡊⠙⠻⠛⠋⣠⣃⣀⣀⣤⠞⠋⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢻⡝⠓⠒⢺⠷⠒⠒⠒⠛⠛⢉⣩⠿⣿⡁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⡟⢲⢤⣸⡄⠀⢀⣠⠴⣺⡏⣏⣤⡾⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⢞⣺⣠⠋⠹⠉⡏⢁⡴⣹⣧⣤⠾⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢻⡟⢁⠄⡇⢠⠈⠉⠀⠋⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⠋⠁⠀⡇⢸⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠉⠉⠙⠛⠉⠉⠉⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Technical solutions to social problems are inherently flawed."⠀⠀

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Job Posting
by Kathleen Dimond 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Would you please post the following attachment. Thank you. -- Kathleen Dimond Manchester District Library 912 City Street Manchester, MI 48158 734.428.8045 kdimond(a)manchesterlibrary.info

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Library Law Office Hours Today at 3pm!
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Hello! Want to know if a library has any recourse against a candy company for stains caused by conversation hearts ground into the carpet? If a "hostile workplace" includes having to assist patrons printing pun-filled valentines? Whether an employee suffering from "Heart-shaped Chocolate Mousse Baileys Liquor Truffle Cake and Red Wine Disease" must be provided requested desk schedule accommodations ? Join us today, 2/15/2024 at 3:00pm for Library Law Office Hours where requests for information on library law issues are welcome! To join, please register using this link to obtain Zoom access: When: Feb 15, 2024 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdO6uqD8pEt31yRiFFRZkHDc96mWbdi… After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Take care! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [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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Locker pickup without smart lockers
by Rebecca Barker 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Good morning, Does anyone out there offer locker pickup for holds with regular metal locks, rather than digital or smart lockers? I am curious to know how frequently you update your lock combinations and how you keep records for this. *Rebecca Barker* *Business Manager* Manistee County Library 95 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 'Without libraries, what have we? We have no past and no future.' -Ray Bradbury

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