February 2024 - Michlib-l

Storywalk Inquiry
by Autumn Smith 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Good morning Library Land! We have an amazing opportunity to partner with our local Great Start to install a permanent Storywalk. We need our Village Council to sign off on the project since it will be placed on Village property in a local park. The Council has voiced concerns about the annual operating costs and concerns that Storywalks could one day fall out of favor and decline so drastically in popularity that removal of the infrastructure would be necessary. I am reaching out to any library who has a permanent Storywalk who is willing to share their experience. What is the annual operating cost of a Storywalk? How long have you had a Storywalk? Have you developed a method to get a rough estimate of how frequently the Storywalk is utilized? What has the Storywalk experience been like in general for your library and community? Were there any obstacles or are there any ongoing issues with the Storywalk? Any and all information is greatly appreciated as we work to bring this exciting and enriching opportunity to our community. Thank you for your time and have great day! Autumn Smith Assistant Director The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 407 South Lane Street Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) http://www.blissfieldlibrary.org/

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Niche Academy Free Webinar: Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

In this free webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford-Barniskis share how to educate library boards on book challenges and intellectual freedom Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here<https://www.nicheacademy.com/free-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across…>. [NC_Wide_Original-1]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> Share This Event: [Share on Facebook]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> [Share on Twitter] <https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> [Share on Email] <mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicheacademy.com%2Ffree-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across-the-disciplines%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicheacademy.com%2Ffree-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across-the-disciplines%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail> [A book shelf with empty spaces]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> You are invited to join the free webinar: Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees Wed March 13 at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific As book bans and challenges continue to spread across the U.S., many public libraries are looking for ways to combat censorship or proactively prepare for such situations. In this climate, your library board of trustees can be a valuable asset. In this webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford Barniskis will discuss forming and shaping your library board, educating them about book challenges and intellectual freedom, and fielding questions and concerns from the board. We will leave plenty of time for questions and discussion from the audience. If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact. [Register Now]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> Regards, Julie Edwards | Niche Academy Librarian & Instructional Designer 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 Lehi UT, 84043 Webinar(a)nicheacademy.com<mailto:Webinar@nicheacademy.com> Niche Academy 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 Lehi, UT 84043 USA

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Reading Rocks in Rockford
by Mark Dunham 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Reading Rocks in Rockford, an annual celebration of the love of reading now in its fifteenth year, is looking for authors of children’s books to participate in Authors’ Row. This integral part of the festival allows readers to meet local authors. If you or someone you know has published a children’s book and would like to participate, please email Mark Dunham or Amber Hath at mdunham(a)kdl.org or ahath(a)kdl.org for further information or to register.The event happens June 1. Applications to participate are due April 1, 2024.

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legal guardians and minor's cards
by Tracy Aldrich 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Hi Clare, Can you advise us on how to handle the following situation? We have a mother who didn't want her son to get a card. His grandmother did, and brought him in and put herself down as the responsible adult on his application. Staff made him a card, and the mother got angry with us and wants us to close the account. We have not yet, as we don't actually know who is the legal guardian (they are both claiming to be.) We've been advised (at our director's meetings) that we can't actually require an adult to show proof of legal guardianship when they ask for a card for their child, and we never have (what would a parent even show to prove that? I have no idea, unless they are going through a divorce and have some sort of official custody papers.) Another director said we shouldn't do anything to an account unless its authorized by the person whose name is on that account, in this case, the grandmother, and that it should be up to the family to sort this out themselves (for example, by the mother taking the card away and telling the grandmother not to do it again, I guess.) That's what I've been doing, but the mother is really angry, my staff are confused, and I am uncertain what to tell them. I can tell you this is a common problem for many of us and I think a lot of us are confused. Thanks, Tracy -- Tracy Aldrich, Director Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043

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LM's Library Science Collection - Public Relations & Marketing
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Public relations and marketing are important aspects of libraries connecting with their communities. Marketing informs a community that the library is there and what services and programs are offered. Public relations manage issues and controversies that impact the library and the community. Both focus on the library participating with and being heard by the community. LM is highlighting topical Library Science titles from our collection in occasional emails. Here are selected titles on public relations and marketing purchased recently. You can search MeLCat for LM titles and you can also check our New Library Science Collection titles at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/libsci. Click on the ANSWER catalog link and use "Library Science Collection" as one of the search terms in the Advanced Search - Notes field and you will pull only the library science collection titles. Public Relations and Marketing titles: * Proving your library's value : persuasive, organized, and memorable messaging / Alan Fishel, Jillian Wentworth / Neal-Schuman, 2020. * Library marketing and communications : strategies to increase relevance and results / Cordelia Anderson / ALA Editions, 2020. * Start a revolution : stop acting like a library / Ben Bizzle with Maria Flora / ALA Editions, 2015. * Marketing and outreach for the academic library : new approaches and initiatives / edited by Bradford Lee Eden / Rowman & Littlefield, 2016. * The art of communication : a librarian's guide for successful leadership, collaboration, and advocacy / Hilda K. Weisburg / Libraries Unlimited, 2022. * Marketing and social media : a guide for libraries, archives, and museums / Lorri Mon and Christie Koontz / Rowman & Littlefield, 2021. * Marketing with social media : a LITA guide / edited by Beth C. Thomsett-Scott / Neal-Schuman, 2020. * Library marketing basics / Mark Aaron Polger / Rowman & Littlefield, 2019. REMINDER: Titles are available through interlibrary loan only right now, as our MeLCat delivery is temporarily offline while we prepare to move to a new catalog. You can find the information on interlibrary loan borrowing from the Library of Michigan here - https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/libuseguidelines/guideforl…. The page references state employees, but libraries may also borrow from the collection through interlibrary loan. Please feel free to contact me if you have any issues getting a title. The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a title you'd like us to purchase? Let me know! 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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Ingram vs Baker and Taylor
by Mary Beauchamp 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Greetings fellow librarians! We have always used Ingram as our book vendor, but it seems that in the past year they have significantly slowed down in sending us our orders. And I'm noticing a lot of backorders that are available in secondary warehouses, but not shipped to us. I've been in contact with Ingram, but I just don't know if there is anything that they can do, being such a big company. I do know that they did change their shipping policy last year, and no only ship if there is a certain amount books to ship or a certain amount of time goes by. I'm uncertain if this is the reason for the delays. So my questions to you all: If you use Ingram, have you noticed a major delay in the time it takes between ordering and Ingram shipping the order to you? If you use B&T, are you happy with them? Are you happy with the turnaround time between ordering and receiving books? Has anyone switched (in the past few years) from Ingram to B&T, and if so- did you notice an improvement in services? Please send any replies directly to me: mbeauchamp(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:mbeauchamp@petoskeylibrary.org> I can post a compilation of responses at a later date. Mary Beauchamp Collection Development & Reference Librarian Petoskey District Library 500 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 231-758-3125

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Air Fryer in Library of Things?
by Barbara Beaton 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Hello MichLib-L follks! We have a small library of things in which the only cooking related items are an ice cream maker and cookie cutters and cake pans. We've received a request to acquire an Air Fryer. Our budget is small so before spending a lot of time considering this, I thought I'd ask for input from any other libraries which have such items. Are they durable enough for ongoing checkout? Do they come back clean? If not, how is that situation handled? Thanks for any wisdom you can toss my way! Barbara Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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Computer Class recommendation
by Abby Bond 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Hello, The Eastpointe Library has been having semi-regular computer classes for (mostly) seniors. Mike Wilson is based in Detroit but is willing to travel. He's retired himself, so it puts the patrons at ease, and he teaches interactively so they always come out saying how much they learned...and asking when he's coming next. So, if you don't have the ability/time/staff to do your own computer classes, this is a good alternative. He charges $125 per class. Our smartphone class was so popular we had to split it into two groups, which was still only $250 all together. His phone number is 313-505-3004 or you can email him at backoncourse(a)att.net -- Sincerely, Abby Bond Head of Adult Services & Technical Services Librarian Eastpointe Memorial Library cityofeastpointe.net bonda(a)libcoop.net 586-445-5096

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Table Giveaway
by Jake Rynicki 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Hey everyone, we have a four top table to giveaway (you just have to come and get it). The table is 29 inches tall and measure 5 feet by 3 feet. We have been giving away a few tables lately, so to be clear this one has no outlets to plug devices into. Chairs come with the table seen in the picture. Jake Rynicki Head of Adult & Support Services Romulus Public Library “Think before you speak. Read before you think.” — Fran Lebowitz

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FW: [Mar 11-15] Free Substance Abuse training for libraries
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Hello-I am sharing the following information from the Homeless Training Institute on free substance abuse training: We are hosting a free online training March 11-15 for staff who work with vulnerable individuals. The training is Substance Abuse 101: An overview of the effects and risks of common drugs. We'll be looking at the following drugs: opioids/heroin/fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine/crack, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana. Plus we'll cover paraphernalia for the different drugs. Please feel free to forward this email and the training information to libraries in your state. We'd love to have them attend. Thank you for the vital role you play in your community! Peace, Krissie Krissie Dowd Homeless Training Institute www.HomelessLibrary.co<https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8Cf…> 1050 Glenbrook Way, Suite 480-504 Hendersonville, TN 37075 _________________________ FREE SUBSTANCE ABUSE 101 An overview of the effects and risks of common drugs Dates: March 11-15, 2024 Time: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM (adjusted for your time zone) Length: 44 minutes Registration Required: https://www.homelesstraining.com/free-training/<https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8Cf…> Topics covered: * How drugs impact the brain * Warning signs (physical and behavioral) * Risk of aggression and overdose * Paraphernalia to look for * INCLUDES: Workbook and attendance certificate Drugs Covered: opioids/heroin/fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine/crack, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana Want to see a clip from the training? https://vimeo.com/910416824/22542155de<https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8Cf…> About the Trainer: Ryan Dowd is the former executive director of Hesed House (a low-barrier shelter outside Chicago). Based on 20+ years of experience and tons of scientific research, Ryan now teaches organizations around the world how to de-escalate situations with vulnerable individuals. Since 2016, his trainings have been used by thousands of libraries, nonprofits, local government, businesses, etc. He is currently building a training series for McDonald's on de-escalating conflict with individuals experiencing homelessness. Email Krissie(a)homelesslibrary.co<mailto:Krissie@homelesslibrary.co> if you have any questions.

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