August 2024 - Michlib-l

No more Montel Pull Out Media Browsing Box Shelves
by Diane McKee 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

All the browsing box shelves have been claimed -- Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 ext. 114 www.howelllibrary.org

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CLAIMED: FREE TimeMist
by Erin Schmandt 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

These have been claimed. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Erin Schmandt via Michlib-l Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 7:33 AM To: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] FREE TimeMist Can anyone use these? I bought them, they are the wrong size for our timed restroom air fresheners, and Amazon will not let me return them. First one who wants them can have them. [image/jpeg][image/jpeg][image/jpeg]

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

There is still time to register for the following workshops! Original Cataloging of Audio Materials Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/66451e3ed0d5c9a6e2c306ad> 3-day class, August 20-22, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Supervisor Series: Motivating Employees to be Their Best<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6647a7500178338225eee7ce> 1-day class, August 22, 10am-3pm Eastern (9am-2pm Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these 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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FREE TimeMist
by Erin Schmandt 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Can anyone use these? I bought them, they are the wrong size for our timed restroom air fresheners, and Amazon will not let me return them. First one who wants them can have them. [image/jpeg][image/jpeg][image/jpeg]

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FREE MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries
by Rachel Ash 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Join MLA and EveryLibrary next Thursday, August 15 at 10:00 AM on Zoom for our FREE MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkd--urD8pHNShErH19UN-NihFWEPew9… Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries Thursday, August 15, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 AM Project 2025 from the Heritage Foundation outlines a policy agenda that presents potential risks and challenges for public, school, and academic libraries. In July 2024, EveryLibrary released a brief detailing how the policy proposals could lead to the elimination of federal funding and the rolling back of enforcement of protections for students, families, and the right to read. View "Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries" from EveryLibrary (pdf).<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/Project_2025_Consequences_for_Libra…> EveryLibrary<https://www.everylibrary.org/> Associate Director Peter Bromberg and Senior Policy Analyst Kathleen McEvoy will join MLA’s August Advocacy Hour on Zoom to discuss the potential implications of Project 2025 for libraries. This session will highlight specific aspects of the Project 2025 framework that endanger the library ecosystem, outline broader implications the plan would have on society, and prepare library advocates and stakeholders to safeguard the independence, diversity, and essential services that libraries provide to all Americans. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkd--urD8pHNShErH19UN-NihFWEPew9… Questions? Contact MLA at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required. This advocacy hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform. The session will be recorded. Please note recordings of all MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand on our website at milibraries.org<https://mla.mclms.net/en/>. [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association PO Box 27337 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: (517) 881-6652 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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FCL is hiring
by Crystal Peterson 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Farmington Community Library is proud to be a welcoming space for everyone in the Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan community. Both FCL locations serve as public spaces for ideas, create collaboration between neighbors and businesses, and offer services that meet community needs. The library actively seeks individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance our mission to be a diverse and equitable organization. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team and reflect the community we serve. We are currently seeking a candidate to fill: Part- Librarian - Teen Services (Full-time, Non-exempt) posting. Crystal Peterson Executive Assistant Phone: 248-848-430<tel:248-848-4302>3 Fax: 248-553-6892<tel:248-553-6892> Email: Crystal.Peterson(a)farmlib.org<mailto:Crystal.Peterson@farmlib.org> Web: www.Farmlib.org<http://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,…> "The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." -Albert Einstein

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Call for Summer Reading Survey Responses The Collaborative Summer Library Program's (CSLP) annual survey is now open and will close Friday, September 13, 2024. CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership! All public libraries in Michigan are CSLP members thanks to the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/ByVXqjCaH2BgrrGeA. If you would like to view the survey in PDF form before completing it, you can find that here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dUE0SiO3G6QhBx_8ZHjfXZHABF9MsShT/view?usp=…. Professional Development Day of the Dead Storytime<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> 08/14/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET PCI Webinar brought to you by Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more about the joyous Mexican Festival of Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos), which is celebrated each year on November 1st & 2nd, and be prepared to conduct a Day of the Dead Storytime for various age groups using materials your library has or can order. Free PLA Webinar: Yoga and Mindfulness Techniques for Calm Kids (and Librarians!)<https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/calmkids?_zs=Nibv…> August 21, 2024, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Join this free webinar<https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/calmkids?_zs=Nibv…> to learn to integrate joyful yoga and mindfulness into the programs you already do, or start to create a complete yoga and mindfulness program at your library The 2024 LJ/SLJ Public Library Youth Services Leadership Summit, hosted by Library Journal and School Library Journal, is taking place in Ohio, September 26-27 at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. The Summit will bring together current and aspiring youth services leaders from across the country for a day and a half of timely and actionable learning, sharing, and connection. This is a FREE event and registration is required. More information and registration: https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/public-library-youth-leadership-summit Have a good one, 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<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. 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@01DAEA41.814A6080] [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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Mackinac Island program
by Rochelle Collins 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Hi, Can you give me the contact info for Ron Sadler? Thanks. Rochelle A. Collins Reference Librarian Alice and Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ex. 2208 rcollins(a)baycountylibrary.org

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Vernors program
by Rochelle Collins 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Could I have the contact info please for Keith? Rochelle A. Collins Reference Librarian Alice and Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ex. 2208 rcollins(a)baycountylibrary.org

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Free Montel Pull Out Media Browsing Box Shelves
by Diane McKee 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

64 (!!) Montel Pull Out Browsing Box shelves - can hold many kinds of items! Free for pick up. -- Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 ext. 114 www.howelllibrary.org

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