September 2024 - Michlib-l

Digital Comic Book Club at Detroit Public Library THIS THURSDAY!
by Megan Summers 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

[cid:07fb62d4-8843-4a14-97ea-401a61a60aca] This Thursday, October 3, at 6pm, join us for an animated discussion about Abbott <https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/abbott-saladin-ahmed/12254758> by Saladin Ahmed<https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/abbott-saladin-ahmed/12254758>. This group is open to adults (18+) in Detroit or beyond. This is a digital comic book club, meaning no physical copies will be set aside for attendees. Instead, all titles are available on Hoopla, a free media streaming platform accessible to DPL library card holders, as well as cardholders at many other libraries. Hoopla can be downloaded from your device’s app store or browsed on the internet at https://www.hoopladigital.com/. Register on Eventbrite to receive updates and Zoom access if you plan to attend remotely. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-comic-book-club-tickets-934915055097 Best, Megan Summers (she/her) Assistant Manager Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI, 48221 313-481-1840 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Genealogy and Michigan History magazines up for grabs
by OC Katie VanHuis 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Hi all, In the midst of rearranging our local history room, we discovered duplicates of three publications that we do not need to keep. If you think anything listed below would be a good addition to your collection, please respond with your RIDES code and we'll send the item(s) your way. Thanks for looking! MICHIGAN HISTORY 2001-Jul/Aug 2013-Sep/Oct 2013-Nov/Dec 2014-Jan/Feb 2014-Sep/Oct 2014-Nov/Dec 2015-Jan/Feb 2015-Mar/Apr NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY QUARTERLY 2018-June (Vol. 106, No. 2) 2019-March (Vol. 107, No. 1) NGS MAGAZINE 2018-Jul-Sep (Vol. 44, No. 3) 2018-Oct-Dec (Vol. 44, No. 4) Katie VanHuis Assistant Director Coopersville Area District Library

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(Job Posting) MakeIT Assistant - Part Time
by Michael McEvoy 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic candidate with strong customer service skills who enjoys working with new and emerging Makerspace technologies like 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, vinyl cutting, and more. If you’re interested please see the details below: Position: MakeIT Assistant – Part Time 10 to 20 Hours per week Hours will include one evening per week and at least one Saturday per month. Pay Rate: $13.76/hr to start Essential Duties Include: - Answer questions and job requests from makerspace patrons, referring to other Library departments as necessary. - Assist running various job requests using the Library’s Makerspace equipment. - Perform basic equipment maintenance. - Assist library patrons with use of Digital Conversion equipment (VCR, 8mm, Audio, Slides, Pictures, etc). - Assist library patrons with use of Makerspace equipment (3D printer, laser cutter/engraver, sublimation printer, vinyl plotter, sewing and embroidery machine, etc). - Other work duties as assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications: - Demonstrable aptitude in using and explaining the usage of Makerspace equipment. - Strong familiarity with Windows, Apple, Android, Office, Google, and other popular computing and mobile technologies and environments. - Strong communication skills, including ability to adapt to a variety of age groups and experience levels to provide effective support and guidance. - Patient, friendly and approachable demeanor. Works well with others and is able to multitask effectively. - Excellent problem-solving skills. - Ability to learn to use new technologies, sometimes with little formal instruction or training. - Applicants must be at least 17 years old. - One evening per week and one Saturday per month is required. - Willingness to seek out assistance as needed in answering questions Deadline for application: Friday, October 20, 2024 or Until Filled Submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Attn: Michael McEvoy Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, Michigan 48167-1560 phone: 248-349-3020 fax: 248-349-8250 email: mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org Application Link can be found at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 -- -- Michael McEvoy Head of Information Technology Northville District Library mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org 248-349-3020 ext 226 248-381-0181 (Innocaption) 248-982-4918 (Mobile - Please Text Only) ⡴⠶⠦⠤⣤⣄⣀⡀⢀⣠⡴⠖⠚⠋⠛⠛⠲⢦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀ ⠙⢦⡀⠉⠒⠤⣍⡉⠉⠁⠀⠐⢤⠐⠀⡰⠀⠀⠈⠙⠉⢉⣉⣉⣉⠍⠉⣩⠇ ⠀⠀⠻⣄⠀⠀⠀⢻⢤⣞⣿⣿⡆⢀⡀⢠⣟⣿⣷⠄⡾⠉⠀⠀⠀⣠⡾⠃⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠙⠳⣤⣀⣈⣀⠙⠿⠟⠃⢓⡊⠙⠻⠛⠋⣠⣃⣀⣀⣤⠞⠋⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢻⡝⠓⠒⢺⠷⠒⠒⠒⠛⠛⢉⣩⠿⣿⡁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⡟⢲⢤⣸⡄⠀⢀⣠⠴⣺⡏⣏⣤⡾⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⢞⣺⣠⠋⠹⠉⡏⢁⡴⣹⣧⣤⠾⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢻⡟⢁⠄⡇⢠⠈⠉⠀⠋⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⠋⠁⠀⡇⢸⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠉⠉⠙⠛⠉⠉⠉⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Technical solutions to social problems are inherently flawed."⠀⠀

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New cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

There is still time to register for the following new cataloging workshop from MCLS! Copy Cataloging of Audio and Video Materials Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/664b69e3f02febfcf6c2b240> NEW, UPDATED! 3-day class, October 8-10, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am 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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Drop in for MeL eResource Office Hours
by Laura Warren-Gross 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

MeL eResource office hours continue on a new schedule. Join us the first Wednesday of each month to learn more about using the MeL eResources. Come prepared to ask questions, share how you are using MeL in your library, and engage with other MeL eResource users from Michigan libraries. Register here<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfumgrjgrGtPEf8azqonaEiOhX0dcc-…> to attend. Hope to see you there starting October 2, 2024! [cid:image001.png@01DB10F5.1E8ADAD0] Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image002.png@01DB10F5.1E8ADAD0] 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> [cid:image003.png@01DB10F5.1E8ADAD0]

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Free COVID-19 Test Ordering resumes today from USPS
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

https://covidtests.gov/ People may order 4 free tests. Tests are delivered free of charge to US households. 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). [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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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Engaging Bigs & Littles During Storytime Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:00 pm ET (90 minutes) Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Looking for new ways to engage families and expand your storytime skills? Join us for this all new 90 minute Ready to Read Michigan webinar! Libraries are community hubs for healthy child and family development. Intentional family engagement begins at birth and Storytime is the place for Youth Librarians to start building strong and lasting relationships with families. Join Narrative Coach, Jen Strauss for this webinar dedicated to family engagement during Storytime, birth to preschool and beyond! In this webinar you will: * Review the Whys, Whats and Ways of Family Engagement. * Learn about Family Engagement resources and training opportunities. * Explore successful Storytime Guidelines. * Enlist the Five Practices of Ready to Read MI to ensure optimal family engagement with ALL NEW take-and-use stories, songs, play, prewriting and writing activities. Resources StarNet Webinar: Apply to Receive a FREE Magnetometer and Contribute to Space Weather Science! October 23, 2024, 3:00 PM ET Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UG7_3b6GQG2Ot9v_VSnkiA Learn how your library can participate in the EZIE Mission, a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU APL) and NASA. Through the EZIE-Mag initiative, you can apply to receive a FREE magnetometer to study space weather and aurora science! The EZIE Mission is unique because it’s the first NASA mission where you and your community can directly engage with space weather and aurora research. They are offering 700 free magnetometers to libraries, classrooms, afterschool programs, and other educational groups across the country. Join this free STAR Net webinar to learn how to apply! WebJunction: Sustaining ecosystems for climate learning and action Thursday, October 24, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Register: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/sustaining-ecosystems-for-cl… Join this webinar to learn how public libraries can develop or expand their role in learning and teaching about climate change, climate science, and climate action. We’ll introduce the STEM Learning Ecosystem Model, which can clarify the need for collaboration across various sectors and organizations to drive meaningful action. You’ll then hear from libraries about their experiences, successes, and challenges working in partnership with others sectors to support climate learning and action. Plus, strategies to enrich existing partnerships and pave the way for future collaboration. Don't miss this opportunity to become a stronger partner in climate education and action. This work is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number 2314180 to the Space Science Institute. Celebrate the 25th annual Lights On Afterschool Oct. 24, 2024! Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things-such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do, and poetry-and discover new skills. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs. Register your library, find a community partner, or to find resources to plan the event here: https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm. Volunteer Opportunity with the Collaborative Summer Library Program Become part of the COLLABORATIVE part of CSLP! Committees are the engine that keeps CSLP moving forward, and vibrant committees lead to a vibrant CSLP. That is why we invite all member library staff members to join a committee annually. Only through your input can we continue to improve. Sign-ups for 2025 CSLP Committees are open until October 15. While the duties vary, committee obligations generally run for one calendar year. All committee work is done virtually, either through email, or through phone or online meetings. You are welcome to sign up for more than 1 committee if your time allows, however each committee has different size and participation criteria. To help you decide which committee to volunteer for, please visit: https://www.cslpreads.org/committees/ to review the responsibilities of each committee. Most CSLP committees are open to all, however some have limited seats or require previous CSLP experience. Apply now! - CSLP Committee Application form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvzK3xUe95oPHwWUWnp-IBjeGT6pPaWqM…> The sign-up period ends October 15. Wishing you a wonderful Fall weekend, 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. [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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FW: Special Collections Update - September 27, 2024
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

MyHeritage Virtual Program, "The Searching Eye" Exhibit, Michigan Author Award Event, Michigan Words, and Michigan Yearbooks Campaign [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - September 27, 2024 MyHeritage Virtual Program, "The Searching Eye" Exhibit, Michigan Author Award Event, Michigan Words, and Michigan Yearbooks Campaign [Library of Michigan Programs for the Public]Virtual Program: MyHeritage Library Edition for Power Users Thursday, October 3, 2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Zoom Register For This Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2…> MyHeritage Library Edition is a family history database available through the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical documents, images, and public records. Go beyond the basics of navigating MyHeritage and learn advanced strategies for discovering records within its collections. Find registration information and more at Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. ________________________________ [Zadoorian Exhibit]Upcoming Exhibit - "The Searching Eye" Come explore a different view of Detroit through "The Searching Eye: Images of Mid-Century Detroit" photo exhibit at the Library of Michigan. Opening Saturday, October 12, 2024 in the Library of Michigan's Lake Erie Room, the exhibit highlights the work of industrial photographer, Norman Zadoorian, father of award-winning Michigan author Michael Zadoorian<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.michaelzadoorian.com%2F/…>. Over the course of his career, Norman photographed nuclear power plants, supermarkets, strikes, local politicos, and workers from all walks of life. The photographs in "The Searching Eye" are unique glimpses of mid-century Detroit from mid-1940s to mid-1960s and are complimented with essays composed by Norman's son Michael. More information soon at Michigan.gov/LibraryExhibits<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. ________________________________ Celebrating 2023-24 Michigan Author Award Recipient Anne-Marie Oomen The Library of Michigan celebrated 2023-24 Michigan Author Award recipient Anne-Marie Oomen<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fanne-marieoomen.com%2F/1/01…> during an event on Saturday, September 7 in the Library's Lake Erie Room. The program included refreshments, remarks from State Librarian Randy Riley, and a choreographed Q&A presentation with Annie-Marie. Anne-Marie has been honored previously by the Library of Michigan for writing several Michigan Notable Books<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> selections, including As Long as I Know You: the Mom Book (2023), Pulling Down the Barn (2005), House of Fields (2007), and The Lake Michigan Mermaid (with Linda Nemec Foster) (2019). Her edited work ELEMENTAL: A Collection of Michigan Nonfiction was also a Michigan Notable Book title in 2019. Learn more about the Michigan Author Award by visiting the Michigan Center for the Book site: Michigan.gov/MCFB<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. The nomination period for the 2025 Michigan Author Award recipient will start in December. [Michigan Author Award Event Anne-Marie Oomen] Michigan Author Award event at the Library of Michigan. ________________________________ Michigan Words Poetry Billboards Explore Michigan poetry and poets through the Michigan Words Project<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>! Developed as part of the Michigan Poet Laureate program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>, Michigan Words is a statewide billboard campaign celebrating contemporary Michigan poetry. The billboards feature excerpts of the works of contemporary Michigan poets. The full poem as well as biographical information about the poet is available on the Michigan Words<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> site. The three featured poets and their works are: * M. Bartley Seigel - In the Bone-Cracking Cold<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> * Brittany Rogers - Detroit Pastoral<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> * Jonah Mixon-Webster - Rising Moons in the Needles of Trees Bring Us Water<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> Find billboards featuring excepts by the poets in Detroit, Flint, Marquette, and Escanaba. Look for more information by visiting Michigan.gov/MichiganWords<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. [Michigan Words Poet Laureate Jonah Mixon-Webster] A billboard featuring Johan Mixon-Webster and an excerpt of "Rising Moons in the Needles of Trees Bring Us Water" near Flint. ________________________________ "We Want Your Yearbooks" Campaign Continues A big thank you to all the libraries, organizations, and individuals who have contributed to the Library of Michigan's "We Want Your Yearbooks" campaign! The response we have received so far has been amazing as we work to build a comprehensive collection of Michigan yearbooks. We also appreciate the efforts by everyone who has assisted in publicizing the project. Despite the response so far, there are still many schools not represented in the Library of Michigan's yearbook collection. Look for periodic posts about the initiative on the Library of Michigan's social media accounts as the campaign continues throughout the fall season. More information about the project as well as downloadable/printable graphics to help spread the word is available at Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. [Yearbooks] Donation of yearbooks and other school-related publications. [Library Card 2023]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. Apply online at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryCard<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryC…>. Donate to the Collections of the Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Find more information on the types of items accepted at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryG…>. 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Upcoming Infopeople Courses - collection development, communication, and more!
by Califa Group 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Don't miss out on these upcoming learning opportunities from Infopeople. View in browser<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> [Califa + Infopeople, helping libraries think differently.]<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> Don't Miss These Upcoming Infopeople Learning Opportunities: [Collection Development Using an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lens, an Infopeople course. October 1 to October 21, 2023. Instructor: Mahasin J. Abuwi Aleem. Fee: $175. The bottom of the image features illustrations of a diverse group of people.]<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> Collection Development Using an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Lens<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> * Are you a library worker committed to supporting library collections that represent the needs, interests, and abilities of members of the community your library serves? * Are you alarmed by the current trend of attempts to ban books from that have been written by or about people from historically marginalized communities? * Do you want to understand how to apply and implement principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to collection development policies and practices? * Are you interested in exploring the complex, and often difficult questions that surround the application of the principle of Intellectual Freedom? [Communication is more than words - an infopeople course. November 5 to December 2, 2024. LSSC approved. Instructor: Sharon Morris. Fee: $200. A man and a woman holding office supplies interact while speech bubbles are above their heads.]<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> Communication Is More Than Words<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> By the end of the course learners will learn: * Various forms of communication * Methods of great communicators * Identification of communication preferences to improve your chances of being heard * Non-verbal cues to create rapport * Techniques to use when listening becomes a challenge * Strategies to stay present and listen actively * Words to avoid, such as “always” and "never" * Tools to engage in constructive conflict * Ideas to communicate effectively to higher ups [Learn More - Description: Rectangle: Rounded Corners: Learn More] [Working with Neurodivergent Patrons and Colleagues - an Infopeople course. Instructor: Dawn Behrend. October 15 to November 11, 2024. Fee: $200. A pair of noise cancelling headphones with a rainbow pattern and the infinity symbol for Autism Spectrum Disorder on the side.]<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> Working with Neurodivergent Patrons and Colleagues<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> By the end of the course learners will: * Develop a better understanding of neurodiversity across the lifespan * Implement neurodiverse affirming practices with neurodiverse patrons and co-workers * Differentiate between a strengths-based approach and deficits-based approach to supporting neurodiverse individuals * Apply universal design (UD) concepts to designing accessible library spaces and services * Conduct a needs assessment to determine what barriers to accessibility may exist in your library environment. [Learn More - Description: Rectangle: Rounded Corners: Learn More] [AI Literacy for Library Workers - an Infopeople course. Instructor: Nicole Hennig. November 5 to December 23, 2024. Fee: $200. A woman giving instructions to a tablet device with a robot on it taking notes.]<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> AI Literacy for Library Workers<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> By the end of the course learners will: * Identify and describe the underlying technologies that power generative AI * Select the best model for your task and craft effective prompts for them. * Explain ethical issues, such as bias, deepfakes, and privacy. * Effectively use data analysis, voice assistants, and computer vision. * Use multimedia AI tools to generate images, video, music, and speech. * Develop a list of reliable sources to follow for staying current. 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by Sara Ault 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Thanks, everyone. -- Sara Ault Circulation Manager & Adult Collection Development Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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