February 2024 - Michlib-l

Free Mic Set - Missed Wireless Receiver
by Anna Merritt 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Hello, We have a two set of wireless mics for FREE. Catch is- the receiver is broken. May be able to repair or pair with a different wireless receiver? (TBH, I don't know that much about audio equipment, so repairing/re-pairing is beyond my skill level) The mics themselves are in great shape and have only been used a few times. [cid:image007.jpg@01DA68A5.A30AAF90][cid:image008.jpg@01DA68A5.A30AAF90][cid:image009.jpg@01DA68A5.A30AAF90] Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Library of Michigan Book Offers 2024
by Bacon, Betsy (MDE) 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Hello - the Library of Michigan has free materials we are offering to the library community. To take advantage of this opportunity, see the information below and the attached spreadsheet. Feel free to forward this message to other library groups or listservs within Michigan. Content and condition The titles listed are extra copies of fiction and non-fiction (hard and soft cover) books submitted to the Michigan Notable Books program over the last year and either contain Michigan content and/or were written by a Michigan author. Also available are items weeded from our collections and donated materials we cannot use. Most of the non-MNB items are old library books and come with library markings/stickers but are otherwise in the condition noted on the spreadsheet. If you'd like to only consider the newer books, you can either sort by condition or publication year. How to request Please submit requests by email to baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> . If you are local or passing through, you are welcome to schedule a time to select and claim materials on-site from 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Email baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> if you want to schedule a visit. Email requests are handled on a first-come basis by date and time. Some, or all requested materials may no longer be available at the point we receive your email. It may take a couple weeks to process the requests, depending on staff time and availability of RIDES totes. I will send you an email when I am able to ship the materials to you. Shipping We prefer to ship items via RIDES. If you are not in the RIDES system, we can ship via UPS and we will cover the cost of shipment. Email requests must include the title as noted on the spreadsheet, how many copies you want (if applicable), RIDES code or a delivery address (street address only, no P.O. box), contact name, phone number and email address. Emails should be directed to baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> . Deadline If you are interested in any of these materials, please respond to this email no later than March 18th, 2024. Materials will be shipped as soon as time and resources allow. Thanks for your time, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Betsy Bacon BaconB1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BaconB1@michigan.gov> Collections Technician Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education [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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ACH Policies
by WCCL Amy Stockwell 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Hello, Does anyone have an ACH/electronic payment policy that you willing to share? Slowly we started paying more bills automatically via ACH or online electronically due to rising postage costs and ease of payment with the vendor and I realized that we don't have a board policy authorizing this. I am hoping someone already has a fantastic one that I can borrow from. Thanks! Amy

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Beginning Workshop Module in Niche is back online
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Good morning, The "Beginning Workshop" module in Niche is back online. If you had started the module before it went down, you should be able to resume your progress where you left off. Thank you for your patience! 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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Job Announcements @ Ypsilanti District Library
by Lisa Hoenig 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

As YDL opens a brand new branch this fall, we are working to recruit new staff members. Currently post are a part-time ParaProfessional, Youth Services at the new YDL-Superior location, and a part-time Librarian II, Youth Services at YDL-Michigan Avenue. For details visit www.ypsilibrary.org/jobs. Application deadline for both positions is 8/31/22. Lisa -- Lisa Hoenig, Director Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 879-1300 www.ypsilibrary.org [image: Small logo for signature]

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MCLS Listening Tour Starts Today!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

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://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://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Loaning out VR kit
by Lisa Boyd 24 Feb '24

24 Feb '24

As a personal owner of an Oculus Quest 2 with four kids, it is an absolute pain and very involved to log in/log out, and you must have a Facebook account/Meta to operate it. If you have tech-savvy folks willing to help patron, give it a shot as it would be a unique offering for your community. If not, you might face a headache with privacy and operation concerns. Here is the bookmark we use at home for swapping accounts<https://www.meta.com/help/accounts-center/add-remove-accounts-accounts-cent…>. Everything Meta requires the Internet. Note: I have not used this in a library use capacity and am not particularly tech-savvy. Good Luck, [signature_2947744730]<http://www.cantonpl.org/> Lisa Boyd Experiences Librarian, Canton Public Library 734-397-0999 ex:1123 <http://734-397-0999%20ex:1123 > www.cantonpl.org <http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd Canton, MI 48188 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1200%20S.%20Canton%20Center%20Rd%20Canton,%20MI%…> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Don Priest via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Reply-To: Don Priest <dpriest(a)southgate.lib.mi.us> Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 4:55 PM To: michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Loaning out VR kit I'm hoping to get some info from anyone who has a VR headset as part of the collection, that patrons can borrow. We have an Oculus Quest that I'd like to let people check out, but I'm not really sure how to make it work. It's easy enough to have a list of the pieces and make sure it all comes back, but I'm not sure what to do in regards to other concerns, like making sure patrons don't download new software, clearing out any personal data, sharing login information if it's needed, things like that. If you loan out headsets, and have some advice, or practices you follow, I'd appreciate hearing from you. I'll share the compiled answers with the list in a couple of weeks. I'm sure more people will be interested in the answers. Headsets aren't exactly cheap, but there are good ones that aren't really expensive either, I can imagine them ending up in a lot of collections within a few years. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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Loaning out VR kit
by Don Priest 24 Feb '24

24 Feb '24

I'm hoping to get some info from anyone who has a VR headset as part of the collection, that patrons can borrow. We have an Oculus Quest that I'd like to let people check out, but I'm not really sure how to make it work. It's easy enough to have a list of the pieces and make sure it all comes back, but I'm not sure what to do in regards to other concerns, like making sure patrons don't download new software, clearing out any personal data, sharing login information if it's needed, things like that. If you loan out headsets, and have some advice, or practices you follow, I'd appreciate hearing from you. I'll share the compiled answers with the list in a couple of weeks. I'm sure more people will be interested in the answers. Headsets aren't exactly cheap, but there are good ones that aren't really expensive either, I can imagine them ending up in a lot of collections within a few years. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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free online astronomy program, How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
by Jennifer Dye 24 Feb '24

24 Feb '24

Adrian Bradley, who has shown us techniques to photograph astronomical objects so that the images are not featureless blobs, will guide us in getting good images in time for the April 8 solar eclipse. Tuesday, February 27 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-photograph-solar-eclipse.eventbrite.com [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F676714469%2F13…]<https://dpl-photograph-solar-eclipse.eventbrite.com/> How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse<https://dpl-photograph-solar-eclipse.eventbrite.com/> You can just use your camera phone, but Adrian will introduce you to techniques to get better images. dpl-photograph-solar-eclipse.eventbrite.com The program will be recorded, and should be available on the Detroit Public Library YouTube channel within a few weeks. We now have a virtual channel just for the astronomy programs: https://bit.ly/DPLAstronomy Jennifer Jennifer Dye Manager Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Knapp Branch 13330 Conant 313-481-1771 M, W, S 10-6 Tu, Th 12-8 Detroit, Michigan 48212

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Upcoming Presentations from the CMU Libraries
by Whitledge, Bryan R 23 Feb '24

23 Feb '24

The Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University has two programs in the next week that might be of interest to people across the state. Attached are two virtual flyers for those who are interested. On Tuesday, February 27, we will host Dr. Melissa Croghan speaking about her Michigan Notable Book Award-winning work, Great Women of Mackinac Matriarchs of Mackinac connected with one another across class and ethnic boundaries, and established a civic society that islanders depend on today. Overlooked in history, these town leaders were both Anishinaabe and white. Inventive and persevering in a time when they had few rights of their own, their dramatic stories serve as role models today. This ONLINE program begins at 7:00 pm and will be broadcast via Webex, CMU's virtual meeting platform. Register for Dr. Croghan's presentation with this link<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=brxxyMZ8V0qk6yIwn8NJY5q…>. Then, on Thursday, February 29, join the Clarke Historical Library as we welcome noted rare book dealer, Rebecca Romney, to the auditorium in the CMU Library of an in-person presentation. Ms. Romney will present, "Collecting Children's Books: Where We've Been, Where We're Going, and How You're a Part of It." Children's books reflect their times, places, and cultures in endlessly interesting ways-and children's book collecting reflects our own values as we consider what should be preserved and why. This lecture will provide an overview of the basics of book collecting with a special look at the past, present, and future of collecting children's books: which stories we value, how we tell stories through collecting, and how these books' stories intersect with those of our own. The program, which serves as the opening of our newest exhibit, Enchanting Collections/Collecting Enchantment: The Lucile Clarke Memorial Children's Library. begins at 7:00 pm and a reception will follow in the Clarke Historical Library. If you have any questions, please contact the Clarke: clarke(a)cmich.edu<mailto:clarke@cmich.edu> or 989-774-3864 Bryan Whitledge Public Services Librarian Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-3864 clarke(a)cmich.edu

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