August 2024 - Michlib-l

Two PT positions available at Charlotte Community Library
by Sara Horn 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Charlotte Community Library is hiring! Due to a couple of staff members leaving at the end of the summer, we are seeking applicants for two part-time positions. Applications are available on our website (https://charlottelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fillable-CCL-Employ…) or physical copies at the Library's circulation desk. Please drop off or email (reynoldsk(a)charlottelibrary.org<mailto:reynoldsk@charlottelibrary.org>) your application. Deadline for applications will be Thursday, August 15th. Youth Services Assistant Library Clerk Part-time: 20 hours/week Part-time: 20 hours/week [cid:image001.jpg@01DAE8E4.C767FF40] [cid:image002.jpg@01DAE8E4.C767FF40] Thank you! Sara Horn Adult Services/ Local History Librarian Charlotte Community Library 517-543-8859 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813

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FW: Library Pet
by Erin Marsh 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

From: Erin Marsh Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 12:08 PM To: 'Isabella Rowan' <i.rowan(a)fowlervillelibrary.org> Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] Library Pet We have a bearded dragon named Dolores. The Youth Services staff is in charge of his care. (Yes, Dolores is male-we found out a year after the community named him.) He does not need to eat every day, so we feed him on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and bathe him once a week for additional hydration. The public loves him, and we feed him where they can watch and we also get him out for people to hold him on request (we accommodate them as often as we have staff to spare.) It works very well for us, and the people in our community adore him. Something we started a year ago was the Dragon Master program. We offer middle school students the chance to volunteer to come one day a week to feed/bathe Dolores. There are a number of middle school teachers here who have bearded dragons in their classrooms, so the students already have some experience when they get to us. It has been a great way to get a steady stream of kids who might not otherwise participate to interact at the library . Erin Marsh Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services Ransom District Library 180 S. Sherwood Ave. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 685-8024 www.ransomlibrary.org<http://www.ransomlibrary.org> From: Michlib-l [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Isabella Rowan via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:29 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>; Ingrid Fournier <ifournier(a)mcdlibrary.org<mailto:ifournier@mcdlibrary.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Library Pet Caution External Email We have two degus named Jem and Boo. They are part of the rodent family and simply adorable. Our patrons love them. One of my staff is the main caretaker, the "Degu Mom," but others pitch in to fill the water and give them treats. Isabella Rowan, MLIS Library Director Phone: 517-223-9089, Ext. 111 130 S. Grand Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836 MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "url-shield.securence.com" claiming to be https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/<https://url-shield.securence.com/?p=1.0&r=emarsh@ransomlibrary.org&sid=1723…> [cid:image001.png@01DAE8C1.AE5AA840] ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Ingrid Fournier via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 1:23 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: [Michlib-l] Library Pet Perhaps an odd question...library pet? Anyone have one? If so, how does the maintenance work? We recognize that fur and pet hair create allergies so that limits the pet choices but wanted to ask. Thanks, Ingrid Fournier Branch Manager, Scottville Mason County District Library

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Manchester District Library
by Kathleen Dimond 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

I'm very pleased to say that the Manchester District Library 10-year millage renewal passed with 65% -- Kathleen Dimond Manchester District Library 912 City Street Manchester, MI 48158 734.428.8045 kdimond(a)manchesterlibrary.info

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Millage Election Results now Available on the Library of Michigan Website
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hello Folks, I have updated the Millage Election Results Sheet available on the Library of Michigan website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…> . By my current count 36 measures passed and 2 unfortunately did not. If you were on the ballot and do not see your library listed, please provide the details of your Millage, (ballot language and vote count yes/no) and I will add it to the list. Thank you Joe Joseph Hamlin Library Data & State Aid/Penal Fines Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-335-1501 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [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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Library millage Yes
by Lisa Waskin 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

I'm happy to report that the Drummond Island Library millage passed easily! And congratulations to all the Yes votes this morning! Lisa Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Congratulations to the libraries whose millages passed!
by Scott Garrison 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hearty congratulations to all who had millages pass yesterday! It’s been wonderful to see so much list traffic about that today! Sincerely, Scott Scott Garrison (he/him) Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-489-4071 garrisons(a)mcls.org<mailto:garrisons@mcls.org> [A picture containing text, font, screenshot, graphics Description automatically generated] 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> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/94d03907fb274c71b46ba951e176d978…>

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Detroit Public Library Millage
by Christine Peele 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

We are very pleased to announce that the Detroit Public Library 10-year millage renewal passed with 85.5 % Thanks to everyone in the Michigan Library community for your support. Christine Christine Stewart-Peele Assistant Director Public Services Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Mi 48202 (313) 481-1312

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seed library questions
by Lori West 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Hello, For those libraries that have a Seed Library. How long do you keep the seed library out for patrons? We do have some "cold crop" seeds for Autumn planting. Also, how do you handle this years seeds that didn't go out> Do you recirculate them in the next year? Thank you! Lori West Program and Outreach Coordinator Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 269-665-7839 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org<https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/>

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Alpena Millage Passes!
by Jessica Luther 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

We are thrilled to share that the renewal of the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library's operating millage passed! It's been a tense and stressful few months but our supporters won out. On behalf of our staff and board, I'd like to thank all of you who have reached out in the past few weeks with words of support and offers of help. Thank you! *Jessica Luther (she/her) * Assistant Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Rochester Hills Public Library's new library millage
by Juliane Morian 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

I am happy to report that residents in Rochester Hills approved a new millage (.39 for 10 years) with 66% support. The library has had 1 Mill (Headlee Reduced) as the only millage since 1924 and this is the first time voters have approved an operating increase in over a century of service. --Juliane ______________________________ Juliane Morian Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248-650-7122

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