February 2024 - Michlib-l

Free PCI Webinars - March 2024
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Greetings! Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform. * Providing Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons in Your Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> March 6 at 2pm EST * An Introduction to Passive Readers' Advisory<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> March 13 at 2pm EST * Circulation Desk Spanish<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> March 20 at 2pm EST * Happiness at Work<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> March 27 at 2pm EST Are you or your staff looking to develop your skills with professional development opportunities either in or out of state? The Library Continuing Education Stipend program<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> can support travel and registration costs by providing financial support for library staff continuing education. To find the full array of training and continuing education opportunities supported and offered by the Library of Michigan visit the Continuing Education site at Michigan.gov/LibraryCE<http://www.michigan.gov/LIBRARYCE> Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact me at Wartellab(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Wartellab@Michigan.gov>. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Register Now: Trustee Roundtable @ Van Buren District Library
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

April 25, 2024, 2023, 1:00pm-3:30pm - Trustee Roundtable - Van Buren District Library These events provide an opportunity for public library trustees to meet with other trustees from around the state and discuss issues facing Michigan public libraries. Participants will also learn about resources available from the Library of Michigan. Bring your questions and your best advice! for more information or to register, visit the Event Registration Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) This project is 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. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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MDHHS Women’s Health Partnership Librarians Webinar
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 14 Mar '24

14 Mar '24

MDHHS Women’s Health Partnership Libraries are invited to join MDHHS on Tuesday, April 18that 1:00PM ET for an informational webinar. There you will learn all about our programs and how Michigan’s libraries can help improve women’s health! Click here to register<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4jStwGXrR-qoa8W97xt2oQ>. If you have any questions, please submit via the Questions & Comments box on the registration form. Additional information on BC3NP: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/cancer/bc3np Additional information WISEWOMEN: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/cancer/wisew… Library staff is encouraged to attend and learn more how to share women’s health information in your community. 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://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding. [cid:image001.png@01D9535B.833E5550]

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Superior District Library passes millage increase
by Lisa Waskin 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

We are happy to announce that the Superior District Library, located in the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula, in both Mackinac and Chippewa counties and covering approximately 2,300sq miles, has just passed a millage increase from 0.4976 to 0.9975 for the next ten years! Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Stackable chairs available
by Amy Rosen 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Hi All The White Lake Township Library has 4 black stackable chairs available. $100 or best offer for all 4 They are in very good condition and have spent most of the time stacked in a closet and were used only a handful of times. Must be picked up. Black 16 inches tall 16 inches wide [image: image.png] [image: image.png] Thanks Amy -- Amy Rosen Assistant Director White Lake Township Library 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road White Lake MI 48386 248-698-4942 ext 6 cell: 248-925-7885 whitelakelibrary.org I will respond to your email as soon as possible and thank you for your patience and understanding. Remember, all these things are also contagious: gratitude, thankfulness, laughter, kindness, teamwork, support, and a community spirit.

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Board meeting question
by Jonelle Ball 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Are there any libraries out there that hold board meetings every other month instead of monthly? thanks! Home Township Library Jonelle Ball, Director 329 E Main Street Edmore MI 48829

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Parking Lot Expectations
by Cierra Bakovka 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Hi all, For those of you that own/manage your parking lot - do you have any rules or expectations (ex: library parking only, staff parking areas, etc)? If so, what are they? We recently acquired our parking lot and the board would like to hear what everyone else is doing. Thank you Cierra Bakovka, MLIS She/Her Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 mailto:cierra@henikalibrary.org

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Michigan Activity Pass: Outreach Update and BIG NEW MAP Partner Destination(s) Coming
by Jim Flury 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Good Afternoon, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding some Michigan Activity Pass outreach activities, as well as a heads up concerning a BIG NEW MAP partner that we anticipate adding to the program in the very near future. On Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5 I will be in Grand Rapids. MAP was invited by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to be an exhibitor at a DNR staff in-service event to be held there. This will provide MAP with the opportunity to interact with the 650 DNR staff members who will be in attendance at this event. This will include the distribution of "designed by DJ at TLN" MAP window clings for all DNR participating destinations to add to the admission booth at the entrance to their facilities. From time to time we've had reports of DNR seasonal staff not recognizing the MAP brand. It is our hope that the displayed MAP window cling will serve to alleviate any confusion with regards to that. Brigette and I staffed a MAP booth at the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit on Sunday, February 11. 300+ people visited the OAC that day. While there Brigette and I talked to a person who expressed great interest in having their organization join the Michigan Activity Pass program. One thing led to another, and this soon to be new MAP partner has completed and submitted the required MAP destination questionnaire to us. There are still some tweaks that need to be made to the language contained in their "Terms of the Pass" (free admission), as well as the preparation of a customized description for each of their participating destinations (there are many). Once both of these tasks have been completed we will get them added to MAP, for a TBD go live date with the program. So WHO is this BIG NEW MAP partner? I'm not going to tell you😆 Not today, anyway. We've learned that it is best to have your MAP partners signed, sealed and delivered before making any official, specific participation announcement. This MAP partner is signed, and sealed. Now we just need to deliver them, pending the referenced in the above paragraph terms of the pass language tweaks, and creation of customized descriptive language for each venue. For now, know that in terms of the number of participating destinations, this MAP partner will be our second largest, after the DNR. Stay tuned! Finally, if you have cultural destinations in your library's service area that you believe would be a good "fit" for MAP, please provide them with a copy of the MAP destination participation questionnaire [ https://cdn.ymaws.com/tln.org/resource/collection/44340701-D4CD-4F33-88CF-4… | https://cdn.ymaws.com/tln.org/resource/collection/44340701-D4CD-4F33-88CF-4… ] Thank you for your continued support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. 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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Re: [Michlib-l] FOML 2023 Merit Award Winners
by suejohnson＠mi.rr.com 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Apologies to Friends of Huntington Woods/Pleasant Ridge for the error in their name. FOML is pleased to announce the following Merit Award winners for their work in 2023. Category of Friends groups serving a population greater than 12,000: Friends of Amy Van Andel established a quarterly rotating art exhibit in the Amy Van Andel Library to diversify the cultural amenities offered by the library, to draw additional patrons to the Library and to provide a venue giving local artists public exposure of their work. They provided a detailed application laying our their plan for implementing this exhibit, including Friends, library staff and the community. Category of Friends groups serving a population less than 12,000: Friends of Huntington Woods/Pleasant Ridge Library held a Freedom to Read Fest. The event focused on the right to read in a free society. The evening event included interactive activities, a banned books display, matching quotes to a banned book, banned books bingo, and a mugshot display to take a picture with the booking info "I read banned books." The goal was to provide awareness of book banning in Michigan libraries, The also sold Freedom to Read t-shirts which were a big hit. Both Friends group winners will be at the FOML annual meeting to present their projects. To attend register at https://foml.org/2024-annual-membership-meeting/.

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Library of Michigan Fiscal Year 2023 LSTA Fact Sheet
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

The Library of Michigan LSTA Fact Sheet for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 / State Fiscal Year 2023<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…> has been posted. The Fact Sheet is an overview of the use and impact of the LSTA funds allotted to Michigan in the last fiscal year. You can find the Fact Sheet, LM's Five-Year Plan, and more information at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. Thank you to everyone who participated in these programs and provided valuable feedback for the Library of Michigan staff. If you have any questions about LM's federal funding and services, please feel free to reach out to Library of Michigan staff. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [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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