July 2024 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Foundational cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 03 Jul '24

03 Jul '24

Don't miss out on MARC: An Introduction from MCLS! MARC: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6645141ad0d5c9a6e2bf36ec> 3-day class, July 16-18, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Foundational cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by MCLS Training 03 Jul '24

03 Jul '24

Don't miss out on MARC: An Introduction from MCLS! MARC: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6645141ad0d5c9a6e2bf36ec> 3-day class, July 16-18, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Writer's workshop Recommendation
by TDL Programs 03 Jul '24

03 Jul '24

HI We are looking for recommendation on person to present a writing workshop at our library next year. Any recommendations? Thank you for your time! Pamela Feutz Adult Services Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Lakeview MI 48850 989-352-6274 https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/4864809?utm_medi… https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/4864809?utm_medi… https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signaturehtt…

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FW: News from United for Libraries, July 2024
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 03 Jul '24

03 Jul '24

Hello! United for Libraries (see information below) is the division of ALA which focuses on Public Library Trustees, Friends Groups and Foundations. In addition to the advocacy webinar on July 9th (see below), there is the annual United For Libraries Virtual Conference (see information below), which has been made available to Michigan Trustees, Friends, Library Foundations with IMLS/LSTA funds. Registration is required for these events (see information below) This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Please let me know if there are any questions! Library Directors: Please forward this information on to your board members (Thank You!). Thanks! 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). Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image001.png@01DACD2C.0E716AE0] From: United for Libraries <united(a)ala.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 8:06 AM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: News from United for Libraries, July 2024 CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> If you are having trouble viewing this mailing, please click here<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> for our online version. [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/UFL/ufl-newsletter-template/190403-…] [facebook]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> [twitter]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> July 2024 President's Message [Headshot of Deborah Doyle] Hello from the ALA Annual Conference<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> in sunny San Diego! United for Libraries members from all over the country are here - along with thousands of librarians, library workers, and library vendors - to learn about the latest in advocacy, board development, fundraising, fighting censorship, and much more, in United for Libraries programs<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>. It is exciting to kick off my term as United for Libraries President here in my home state of California. Whether or not you were able to join in this year’s ALA conference, I hope you will join your fellow library advocates for the fifth annual United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees - Friends - Foundations<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>, featuring keynote speaker Eric Klinenberg, which will take place July 30-Aug. 1 (register by July 12 to for a nice “early bird” discount!). I will be there right along with you to learn and grow in my role as a library Commissioner and library advocate. And it’s not too early to mark your calendars for the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, June 26-July 1, 2025. Deborah Doyle 2024-2026 United for Libraries President News Register by July 12 for discounted rate for United Virtual, July 30-Aug. 1; Eric Klinenberg to deliver event keynote [logo: United Virtual 2024]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> The fifth annual United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees - Friends - Foundations<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> for library Trustees/board members, Friends, Foundations, fundraisers, and those who work with them, will be held July 30-Aug. 1, with July 30 focused on Trustees/boards, July 31 focused on Foundations and fundraising, and Aug. 1 focused on Friends. Early bird savings will be available until July 12. Participants can purchase registration for one or more days, or the full event. All registrations will have access to the event keynote by Eric Klinenberg, author of Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>, and 2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>. Penguin Random House is the lead sponsor of United Virtual. Register <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> [Logo: United for Libraries Learning Live]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> July 9 Learning Live: ‘READCON’ for Library Readiness, Advocacy, and Community Empowerment The READCON project is a curriculum equipping library workers, Trustees, and Friends of the Library groups with skills to partner with their communities more effectively for advocacy. Join Valerie Byrd-Fort, April M. Dawkins, and Lucy Santos Green to learn about this highly adaptable, open-source learning tool at the July 9 Learning Live<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>. Skip Dye, United for Libraries Past President and SVP, Library Sales and Digital Strategy/SVP, Sales Operations for Penguin Random House, will moderate the session. Register <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> [Logo: I Love My Librarian Award]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> I Love My Librarian Award nominations due Sept. 30 ALA invites library users nationwide to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>. The national award recognizes the outstanding public service contributions of librarians working in public, school, college, community college or university libraries. Nominations are accepted online<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> now through Sept. 30. Ten librarians will each receive $5,000 in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Learn more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Around ALA Reader. Voter. Ready. ALA’s voter engagement campaign moves libraries toward election day 2024 [Logo: Reader. Voter. Ready. American Library Association]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> As we approach local, state, and national elections, ALA is calling on everyone in the library community to pledge that they will be registered, informed and ready to vote in 2024 elections. ALA’s Reader. Voter. Ready.<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> campaign is rolling out resources to support libraries in that vital role. Partnering with the League of Women Voters, ALA released a jointly produced toolkit for libraries, social media graphics and a joint webinar on May 29 (recording available here) highlighting local collaborative efforts and introduced a new, jointly produced toolkit. ALA will add new resources to the Reader. Voter. Ready.<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> webpage throughout the 2024 election cycle. Stand with your LGBTQ+ community: Oppose resolution to discriminate against them Many library workers, patrons, Friends and Trustees celebrated Pride month in June, showing support for LGBTQ+ persons in our communities. However, some in Congress now want to overturn new federal policies that protect them from discrimination. Some U.S. Representatives introduced a resolution to undo those protections. ALA is calling on library leaders to urge their Representative to oppose<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> the resolution if it comes up for a vote. Background: A new policy set to go into effect on Aug. 1 would prohibit sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government under Title IX. ALA supports this rule, which would protect LGBTQ+ library workers from employment inequities and censorship of library content with targeting queer characters or themes. Join ALA and tell your member of Congress to oppose this resolution. Learn more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Paula Poundstone featured on episode six of How I Library podcast [Logo: How I Library podcast]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Comedian Paula Poundstone was the special guest on episode six of How I Library<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>. Poundstone is an iconic standup comic, a panelist on NPR’s news quiz show, “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” the host of the podcast, “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone,” and an actor in numerous TV shows and films. She’s also a longtime supporter of libraries, and a repeat headliner for United for Libraries' ticketed author panel at the ALA Annual Conference, "The Laugh's On Us." Learn more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Tools for Trustees A new workbook for navigating intellectual freedom challenges [Book cover: "Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams" by Steven D. Yates]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> “Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams: A Workbook for Navigating Intellectual Freedom Challenges Together<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>,” recently published by ALA Editions, will help libraries ensure that all members of their staff understand the essential role they have to play when challenges arise. Simultaneously, it will guide you towards managing the stress of the circumstances with lessened impact on team well-being and organizational reputation. Register <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> ALA calls on libraries to observe Constitution Day 2024 with national day of action to register voters [National Voter Registration Day: Sept. 17, 2024]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> ALA is urging America's libraries to participate in a national day of action to register voters on National Voter Registration Day<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>, a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating America’s representative democracy. Falling on Sept. 17, 2024, this year’s observance coincides with Constitution Day. Read more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Strengthening library ecosystems using One Voice [Book cover: "Strengthening Library Ecosystems"]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Distilling the work of ALA's Ecosystem Task Force<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>, the new book “Strengthening Library Ecosystems: Collaborate for Advocacy and Impact<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>,” published by ALA Editions, will guide library organizations in assessing and extending the strength of their ecosystems by identifying priorities for advocacy and legislation. Written by Dorcas Hand, Sara Kelly Johns, Michelle Robertson, and Eryn Duffee, its flexible framework can apply to the library ecosystem at any level and can accommodate all types of libraries and library organizations, including Friends groups and Trustees, vendors, and literacy groups. Read more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Focus on Friends Friends of the Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) Library shares impact report [People line up outdoors for a Friends of the Library event.]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Friends of the Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) Library has published its 2023-2024 impact report. For fiscal year 2023-2024, the Friends donated $51,200 to the library to support a wide range of programs and services, including summer reading, children’s and youth programming, staff professional development, and more. Read more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Friends of Aberdeen (N.C.) Library receive $35,000 T-Mobile grant for Garden Park Friends of the Aberdeen (N.C.) Library have received a $35,000 Hometown Grant from T-Mobile to create the Aberdeen Garden Park, a first-ever greenspace including a pergola, water feature, benches, pathways, and a pollinator garden, located steps away from the library. Read more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Friends of the Library of Hawaii hold 75th annual book sale Friends of the Library of Hawaii celebrated its 75th annual book sale June 15-23. The event is one of the oldest-running book sales in the country and the largest in Hawaii, offering a variety of book and media genres to reading enthusiasts. The event is made possible thanks to 400 volunteers, and supports Friends of the Library Hawaii and Hawaii’s 51 public libraries. Read more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Foundations & Fundraising An updated toolkit for winning grants [Book cover: "Winning Grants: A How-to-do-It Manual for Librarians"]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Newly updated and comprehensive, the third edition of “Winning Grants<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>,” published by ALA Neal-Schuman, is a must-have for library directors, grant writers, board members, consultants, and anyone navigating the intricacies of library grant funding. Whether you're starting from scratch and don't know where to begin, or you're an experienced grant writer looking to tap into new funding sources, you’ll find this best-selling book an invaluable resource. Learn more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Fairfax (Va.) Library Foundation to tost free Children’s Summer Reading Festival [Graphic: Children's Summer Reading Festival]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Fairfax (Va.) Library Foundation will reprise its Children’s Summer Reading Festival with two free events scheduled at area libraries. The festival, designed in partnership with Fairfax County Public Library, will feature a wide variety of fun activities for children of all ages, including facepainting, bounce houses, balloon and caricature artists, games and crafts, live entertainment, food trucks, and a photobooth. 2023’s inaugural event saw more than 2,500 Fairfax County children and families in attendance. Read more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Beyond Books Kids’ Marketplace raises funds for lecture hall next to Newport Beach (Calif.) Central Public Library From the L.A. Times/Daily Pilot on June 20: “Dozens of young vendors will be selling items this weekend to raise funds for Witte Hall, the lecture hall now under construction next to the Newport Beach Central Public Library… All booths — including not only hand-crafted items but baked goods and carnival games — will be run by young Newport Beach families, according to organizers with Beyond Books, a private fundraising campaign affiliated with the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation.” Read more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Good Ideas from the Network Sourcebooks and ALA present 12-month undated planner for book lovers [Book cover: Recommended Reads and Undated Planner]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> The American Library Association Recommended Reads and Undated Planner<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>, available via the ALA Store as well as through bookstores nationwide, is a 12-month book log organizer that will challenge and delight readers of all levels and across genres. Complete with reading logs, planner stickers, habit trackers, and more, this undated planner is perfect for book lovers and as a gift for valued colleagues and volunteers. Curated Pride Month list from Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD [Friends of the Library Montgomery Count, MD bookstore]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> The Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD celebrated Pride Month with curated reading lists<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> for adults and children available through Bookshop. All of the FOLMC’s booklist can be found at https://bookshop.org/shop/folmc<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>. Homewood (Ala.) Library Foundation to host Taylor Swift cocktail class [Decorative: Taylor Swift Cocktail Class]<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> The Homewood (Ala.) Library Foundation will host a Taylor Swift Cocktail Class with trivia, friendship bracelet making and cocktails on July 19 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Homewood Public Library; tickets are $30 and benefits the Homewood Library Foundation. Learn more <https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> Does your Friends group, Foundation, or Board of Trustees have a good idea you would like featured? To submit, visit https://www.ala.org/united/good-ideas<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…>. United for Libraries News & Updates [Text: United for Libraries News & Updates] Visit http://united.ala.org<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5MTg2NyZwPT…> to read about upcoming events, conferences, updates on United for Libraries resources and initiatives, news about Friends of the Library groups, library Trustees and Foundations across the country, and more. 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REMINDER: NO Digital Collections Office Hours Tomorrow
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 03 Jul '24

03 Jul '24

In recognition of the Independence Day holiday there will be NO Digital Collections Office hours in July. We look forward to seeing you in August! Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? (hint: YES!) * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the first Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [cid:e96e1075-b275-4e73-ab16-ffb386fd0037] Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [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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Presenters and Performers
by Kiel Stevens 03 Jul '24

03 Jul '24

Hello all, I am looking for recommendations for groups or individuals that do children, youth, or family programs and will travel to northern Michigan (we are willing to pay mileage). I'm open to any type of event and would love to add more names to the few that I have in the area. Thank you in advance! -- *Kiel Stevens* *She/Her/Her's* *Youth Services Librarian* *Houghton Lake Public Library* *989-366-9230* *kstevens(a)hlpl.org <kstevens(a)hlpl.org>*

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Presenter Recommendation
by Kayla Barnish 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

We recently had Andrew Kercher give the presentation "Behind the Scenes of History: 300 Years of Mackinac" and it was great! I heard from many patrons how much they enjoyed his presentation and asked if we could invite him back next year. His website is kercher.info and he has many different programs to choose from. I highly recommend him! Thank you, Kayla Barnish Adult Services Librarian Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Avenue Chesterfield, MI 48051 (586) 598-4900 ext. 239

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Children's Materials Available
by Becky Hall 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

Hi, Farmington Community Library has some children's materials available. Materials must be picked up and you will need your own containers unless otherwise listed. Everything available can be found in this shared Google folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KATKJTrOSB1t4_pnWlVDlSH4fSFzToEJ?us… If for some reason the link isn't working, the items are listed below: Animal Puzzle Apple Sequencing Puzzle Banana Sequencing Puzzle Beaver Stuffed Animal 1 Beaver Stuffed Animal 2 Campfire Dramatic Play Set Carrot Finger Puppet Set Cat in the Hat Lacing Ernie Puzzle Felt Dramatic Play Set Felt Veggies Fish Links Giant Plush Caterpillar Humpty Dumpty Puzzle Number Pyramid Puzzle Owl Puppet Owl Stuffed Animal Periodic Table of Elements Blocks Plush Fish Puddle or Toot Ramp Walking Ducks Sesame Street Puzzle Snowman Sequencing Puzzles Spring Puzzle Stacking Toy Super Structs Tree Figure Tree Puppet Turtle Puzzle Becky Hall Information Services Specialist // FCL Farmington Email: rebecca.hall(a)farmlib.org<mailto:rebecca.hall@farmlib.org> Tel: (248) 473-3119 Web: www.farmlib.org Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…>

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Teen vs Adult shelves
by Shannon Powers 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

Hi all, For those libraries that own *Gender Queer *and *All Boys Aren't Blue, *are you shelving these books in the teen or adult section? If you're comfortable sharing why your library chose the location it did, I'd appreciate it. Thank you, <https://chelseadistrictlibrary.org/> *Shannon Powers*she/her *Head of Information Services* Chelsea District Library p: <http://goog_1831993167/> 734.475.8732 x217 <17344758732> a: <https://maps.app.goo.gl/bVVjBg9R2kYyHxWp8> 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 <https://maps.app.goo.gl/bVVjBg9R2kYyHxWp8> w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e: spowers(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org <vkrueger(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org> <https://www.instagram.com/chelseadistrictlibrary/>

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Background Checks
by Megan Buck 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

Good afternoon! For those of you who do background checks for employment --- what do I need to know? Who/What/When/How Much??? All your advice and recommendations are welcome and greatly appreciated! We have never done background checks for employment, but it is time to start... Thank you! Megan Megan Buck Dickinson County Library 401 Iron Mountain Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 www.dcl-lib.org<http://www.dcl-lib.org> (906) 774-1218

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