February 2024 - Michlib-l

Program Inquiry
by EMAIL TEAM 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Dear Librarians, Did any library have a forensic science program or know of someone who offers a program like that? I think it would be an interesting program for this summer especially if it had some hands-on part of the program. Regards, Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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CSLP Newsletter: February 2024
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

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Join SciStarter, STAR Net and the National Girls Collaborative Project to gain ideas and resources for connecting public engagement in scientific research with this year's Collaborative Summer Library Program theme: Adventure Begins at Your Library(tm). From counting pollinators and taking photos of biodiversity to observing clouds and measuring light pollution, citizen and community science is a way for everyone to join in the adventures of science. March 27, 2024 * 12:00-1:00 PM PT/ 3:00-4:00 PM EST Webinar Registration Here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Thinking Ahead to 2025 Here at CSLP, our members and staff are always working a year ahead to make sure we have compelling merchandise for your communities to enjoy during summer. We're hard at work on 2025's vibrant theme, Color Our World((tm)), which is all about art and creativity at the library. Our illustrator for 2025 is Mike Mullan (https://www.mullanillustration.com/<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>). Member feedback, brainstorming sessions by State Reps, and survey feedback have prompted a change; instead of 4 sets of age-specific posters/bookmarks, we will produce 3 different designs in 2025: * a children's specific poster (targeting ages 0-12) * a slogan-only poster (targeting teens/adults) * a multigenerational poster (targeting all ages) The children's design has always been the most popular whenever libraries provide feedback. It's our best seller in terms of sales too. Meanwhile, the teen poster often gets mixed feedback from members. Many find the teen artwork skewing too young. Additionally, adult summer reading has gained a lot of traction over the past decade. For 2025, we'll offer the slogan-only option to hopefully better engage both teen and adult audiences. We also recognize that there is an increase in multi-generational families using the library during summer, whether vacationing together or older generations watching younger ones during the school break. We're also seeing growth in multigenerational programming across U.S. libraries, so this new poster will help address that interest. Our aim is for the multigenerational poster to appeal broadly to families in your communities. We will be seeking additional feedback from membership before our 2024 annual meeting about reaching teens, adults, and multigenerational audiences with summer reading marketing materials. We hope to have some of your new ideas on the horizon! In the meantime, we wanted to prepare libraries for our move away from some of the traditional age-specific pieces. We hope this provides more flexibility and appeals to community members. 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Re: [Michlib-l] Oscar Nominated Documentary Short...
by Daniel Patton 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Sorry, it's titled "The ABCs of Book Banning" ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2024 12:00 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 112, Issue 23 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Detroit Public Library. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to michlib-l(a)mcls.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail3.mcl…<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. MCLS Listening Tour Starts Today! (Jenny Kobiela-Mondor) 2. Job Announcements @ Ypsilanti District Library (Lisa Hoenig) 3. Beginning Workshop Module in Niche is back online (Bradley, Michelle (MDE)) 4. ACH Policies (WCCL Amy Stockwell) 5. Library of Michigan Book Offers 2024 (Bacon, Betsy (MDE)) 6. Free Mic Set - Missed Wireless Receiver (Anna Merritt) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:56:20 +0000 From: Jenny Kobiela-Mondor <kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org> To: "Michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] MCLS Listening Tour Starts Today! Message-ID: <PH7PR19MB7364FA6B57E1A42C7785AE9DA75A2(a)PH7PR19MB7364.namprd19.prod.outlook.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" There is still space for you to give your input as we craft our strategic plan for the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services! Please join us during our Listening Tour. We have ten 90-minute Listening Sessions planned - beginning today and running through March 8. This is an opportunity for you to share your wisdom and creativity to help us co-create our next chapter together. Listening sessions are planned for: * Public libraries - Monday, Feb. 26, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern (2-2:30 p.m. Central) * Academic libraries - Tuesday, February 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) * Special libraries & library organizations - Wednesday, February 28, 2-3:30 p.m. Eastern (1-2:30 p.m. Central) * K-12 school libraries - Thursday, February 29, 4:30-6 p.m. Eastern (3:30-5 p.m. Central) * All library types - Friday, March 1, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) * Academic libraries - Monday, March 4, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern (2-3:30 p.m. Central) * K-12 school libraries - Tuesday, March 5, 4-5:30 p.m. Eastern (3-4:30 p.m. Central) * Public libraries - Thursday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) * All library types - Thursday, March 7, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern (2-3:30 p.m. Central) * Special libraries & library organizations - Friday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) Please join us and help us shape our future together! You can read more and register for a session at https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.…<https://www.mcls.org/engagement/listening-tour-2024>. If you are unable to attend but are interested in sharing feedback, please email engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> to set up a time for a one-on-one interview. Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, & Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01DA6891.AB713280] mcls.org<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.…<https://www.mcls.org/>> | Facebook<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>> | X<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…<https://twitter.com/mclsorg>> | LinkedIn<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>>

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Oscar Nominated Documentary Short "The ABC's of Book Bans" FREE to watch on Youtube
by Daniel Patton 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Worth a watch! The ABCs of Book Bans<https://youtu.be/b4c6QQv_M8U?si=st7aIaPdwnermq_r> Daniel Patton (he/him) Adult Librarian (313) 481-1764 dpatton(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Detroit Public Library Jefferson Branch 12350 E. Outer Drive<https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pcv2CobHLgQL3GEw5> Detroit, MI 48224<https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pcv2CobHLgQL3GEw5> (313) 481-1760 www.detroitpubliclibrary.org<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Killers of the Flower Moon dvd?
by Deb Craig 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

I think we've seen that the last few years, for sure. However, there's still a segment of the population that is actively checking out DVD's at my library. It'll be interesting to see where we go from here. Thanks, Deb Craig On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM Janelle Bishop <jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org> wrote: > I feel like it will be more and more prevalent in the future as people > switch to streaming services. Like fewer audiobooks being put out on > physical cd... > Janelle > > Janelle (Martin) Bishop > Head of Fiction > Marguerite deAngeli Library > Lapeer District Library > 921 W. Nepessing St. > Lapeer, MI 48446 > jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org > 810-664-6971 ext 3218 > > > > > On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM Deb Craig <shuttered1(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> That's a good point about it being an Apple film.... >> >> I'm honestly surprised that greed hasn't kept more movies being released >> on DVD, to be honest. >> >> Thanks! >> >> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:24 PM Janelle Bishop <jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Its an Apple Original Film so I don't expect it to come out on dvd at >>> all. It will probably be on the Apple streaming service. IMDB.com says that >>> its distributed by Apple TV+ >>> <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=59bcec2abd4eef4d&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1005…> >>> , Paramount Pictures >>> <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=59bcec2abd4eef4d&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1005…> so >>> it might come out on dvd at some point but I'm not holding my breath. I >>> have it on my list to watch for though. Besides, it looks like it's still >>> in theaters in Michigan at AMC as part of their $5 fan faves program. We >>> are all hoping that it comes out on dvd... >>> Janelle >>> >>> Janelle (Martin) Bishop >>> Head of Fiction >>> Marguerite deAngeli Library >>> Lapeer District Library >>> 921 W. Nepessing St. >>> Lapeer, MI 48446 >>> jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org >>> 810-664-6971 ext 3218 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM Deb Craig via Michlib-l < >>> michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello all, >>>> >>>> I'm wondering if any of you have 'the scoop' on a possible dvd release >>>> date for this title? >>>> >>>> I've looked everywhere I know to look, and have only seen one mention >>>> on dvdsreleasedates.com that I *know* is wrong.... >>>> >>>> Let me know! >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> Deb Craig >>>> >>>> Circulation Services >>>> Willard Public Library >>>> Battle Creek, Mi. >>>> 49017 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Michlib-l mailing list >>>> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >>>> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >>>> >>>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Killers of the Flower Moon dvd?
by Deb Craig 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Nice! Thanks! Deb Craig On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM LL Amber McLain <amber(a)llcoop.org> wrote: > A lot of it comes from film blogs and message boards like Reddit! Here's > where I first read about it: > https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/020124-1530 > > > *Amber McLain *(she/her) > Member Services Manager > Phone: 616-482-9600 > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Deb Craig" <shuttered1(a)gmail.com> > *To: *"LL Amber McLain" <amber(a)llcoop.org> > *Cc: *michlib-l(a)mcls.org > *Sent: *Monday, February 26, 2024 4:32:56 PM > *Subject: *Re: [Michlib-l] Killers of the Flower Moon dvd? > > Wow! Where do you find this info?? > > Thanks! > > > On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:17 PM LL Amber McLain <amber(a)llcoop.org> wrote: > >> So this is tricky, because the distribution rights for the film belong to >> an Italian company who have made a physical release in Italy only so far >> (and those discs are region-locked, meaning they won't work in our media >> players). There hasn't been any news about a North American release beyond >> streaming as of yet, but since Scorsese is a huge advocate for physical >> media preservation, I would expect him to push for a physical release >> through something like the Criterion Collection (which he did for *the >> Irishman*). So basically - no, unfortunately there is no date as of >> right now, but I'm guessing after awards season is over we may be hearing >> more. >> Signed, >> A Librarian Film Nerd >> >> >> *Amber McLain *(she/her) >> Member Services Manager >> Phone: 616-482-9600 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From: *"Deb Craig via Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *To: *michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> *Sent: *Monday, February 26, 2024 3:56:19 PM >> *Subject: *[Michlib-l] Killers of the Flower Moon dvd? >> >> Hello all, >> >> I'm wondering if any of you have 'the scoop' on a possible dvd release >> date for this title? >> >> I've looked everywhere I know to look, and have only seen one mention on >> dvdsreleasedates.com that I *know* is wrong.... >> >> Let me know! >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> Deb Craig >> >> Circulation Services >> Willard Public Library >> Battle Creek, Mi. >> 49017 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> > >

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Re: [Michlib-l] Killers of the Flower Moon dvd?
by Deb Craig 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

That's a good point about it being an Apple film.... I'm honestly surprised that greed hasn't kept more movies being released on DVD, to be honest. Thanks! On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:24 PM Janelle Bishop <jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org> wrote: > Its an Apple Original Film so I don't expect it to come out on dvd at all. > It will probably be on the Apple streaming service. IMDB.com says that its > distributed by Apple TV+ > <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=59bcec2abd4eef4d&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1005…> > , Paramount Pictures > <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=59bcec2abd4eef4d&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1005…> so > it might come out on dvd at some point but I'm not holding my breath. I > have it on my list to watch for though. Besides, it looks like it's still > in theaters in Michigan at AMC as part of their $5 fan faves program. We > are all hoping that it comes out on dvd... > Janelle > > Janelle (Martin) Bishop > Head of Fiction > Marguerite deAngeli Library > Lapeer District Library > 921 W. Nepessing St. > Lapeer, MI 48446 > jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org > 810-664-6971 ext 3218 > > > > > On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM Deb Craig via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> I'm wondering if any of you have 'the scoop' on a possible dvd release >> date for this title? >> >> I've looked everywhere I know to look, and have only seen one mention on >> dvdsreleasedates.com that I *know* is wrong.... >> >> Let me know! >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> Deb Craig >> >> Circulation Services >> Willard Public Library >> Battle Creek, Mi. >> 49017 >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> >

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Killers of the Flower Moon dvd?
by Deb Craig 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Hello all, I'm wondering if any of you have 'the scoop' on a possible dvd release date for this title? I've looked everywhere I know to look, and have only seen one mention on dvdsreleasedates.com that I *know* is wrong.... Let me know! Thanks in advance. Deb Craig Circulation Services Willard Public Library Battle Creek, Mi. 49017

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Re: [Michlib-l] Killers of the Flower Moon dvd?
by Deb Craig 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Yes! Very strange. I will absolutely let you know if I find it. Thanks, Deb Craig On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM Rebecca Daly <rdaly(a)pldl.org> wrote: > HI Deb, I've been looking in MidWest Tapes and on Amazon and also haven't > been able to find a copy. Which is surprising, I don't know why it wouldn't > be published as a DVD. Please share on the listserv if you find out where > it's being sold. Thanks, Rebecca > > On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 3:59 PM Deb Craig via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> I'm wondering if any of you have 'the scoop' on a possible dvd release >> date for this title? >> >> I've looked everywhere I know to look, and have only seen one mention on >> dvdsreleasedates.com that I *know* is wrong.... >> >> Let me know! >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> Deb Craig >> >> Circulation Services >> Willard Public Library >> Battle Creek, Mi. >> 49017 >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> > > > -- > *Rebecca R. Daly, MLIS* > She/her > Business Manager > 906-487-4570 ext.4115 > > Portage Lake District Library > 58 Huron St. > Houghton, MI 49931 > > *The Mission of the Portage Lake District Library is to inspire our > diverse community to discover, imagine and connect. Our vision is an > educated, connected community of readers, learners, doers and dreamers. * > >

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Library Carpeting - Compiled Answers
by Bret Boulter 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback; it was a gold mine of information! All responses are compiled in the attached PDF, with this summary: - Carpet tiles are consistently recommended. If you get extras you can replace them as needed. - Library Design Associates has equipment which can move shelving without removing the books. They also have designers available.This is an incredible resource, recommended several times. - Shaw Construction out of Livonia, MI also gets a recommendation. - You may or may not need an RFP process depending on your situation. If you need to do an RFP and don't have experience, think about retaining a project management company. - Break it into stages if necessary/possible, and keep patrons informed throughout the entire process, using pictures, displays, social media, and word-of-mouth. - If breaking into stages, try to make the divisions at logical places between shelving areas. - If staying open during the process, expect long hours! Thanks again to everyone who contributed, I can't imagine proceeding effectively without all this valuable input. Best regards, -- 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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