January 2025 - Michlib-l

SAVE THE DATE: Michigan OER Network
by Martin, Elizabeth 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Hello! We're excited to announce this year's MI OER Conference. We're inviting you to save the date for the 2025 MI OER Conference, organized by the MI OER Network. This event will be held at Washtenaw Community College on Friday, November 7, 2025. A call for proposals, keynote speaker announcement, and additional details will be available soon. We look forward to connecting with Open Education advocates and practitioners at our in-person conference this Fall. Stay tuned to the MI OER Network Google Group<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fgroups.google.com%2fu%2…> to receive event announcement updates & please feel welcome to forward this message along to colleagues to help spread the word! Not an MI OER Network member yet? Sign up <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mioer.org%2fjoin&c=…> to stay informed! Sincerely, The MI OER Network Conference Planning Committee Beth Martin, MLIS College Librarian William Hessel Library [cid:image001.png@01DB68EE.A0B3BA80] 2755 E. Napier Ave. Benton Harbor, MI. 49022 Phone: 269-927-6287 Email: bmartin(a)lakemichigancollege.edu<mailto:bmartin@lakemichigancollege.edu>

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FI-15 Decluttering Program Recommendation!
by Submit a Ticket 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

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Decluttering Program Recommendation!
by Jaema Berman 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Recommendation! Program, Decluttering Coach, Help I'm Drowning in Stuff! Professional Decluttering Coach, Stephany Foley gave a fabulous decluttering/organizing program, January 15, 2024-fun, interactive and very personable!! Turn-out was amazing for a cold night in January! She covered a no mess, easy to start approach based on the training of Dana K. White, that got everyone excited and asking questions- and problem solving! I can't recommend her enough! Contact Info: Email: clearlymanageable(a)gmail.com<mailto:clearlymanageable@gmail.com> Phone: (517) 939-9754 Web Site: https://declutteringcoaches.com/clearly-manageable-decluttering-and-organiz… [cid:image002.jpg@01DB68D2.8B3D41B0] Currently reading: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

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FI-13 Canton Public Library Job Opening - Engagement & Design Operations Assistant
by Submit a Ticket 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

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FI-9 Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Submit a Ticket 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

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Canton Public Library Job Opening - Engagement & Design Operations Assistant
by Sean Bewick 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Canton Public Library has an open position in the Engagement & Design Department. Please see the attached job posting for further details. The Operations Assistant plays an important role in the effectiveness of the busy Engagement & Design Department. Under the management of the Department Head, the Operations Assistant oversees the scheduling and rental of community meeting spaces, assists with supply ordering and inventory management, processes purchase orders and reconciles department budget, supports the Engagement & Design department with program preparation and, when needed, helps at library programs. Acts as departmental contact point, answers phone and maintains staff schedule, in addition to other duties. The nature of the work may require occasional evening and weekend hours. This is a regular part-time position and is non-exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines. Job Title: Engagement & Design Operations Assistant Supervisor: Laurie Golden, Department Head - Engagement & Design Starting Wage: $19.54-$23.44 per hour Scheduled Hours: Twenty-eight (28) hours per week Schedule: Negotiable Apply to: Marian Nicholson, Department Head - Business Services at jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org>. Application Deadline: 6:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2025 Application packets must include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter. Sincerely, [cid:image001.png@01DB68CF.526A0380] Sean Bewick HR Specialist bewicks(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:bewicks@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1068

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FI-7 Locking CD cases available
by Submit a Ticket 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Color Our World(tm) & additional summer library programming updates 2028 Slogan/2029 Theme Survey Have you ever thought about where summer library themes and slogans come from? Who thinks them up? How we select each year's slogan? Well, the answer is YOU! Each year CSLP seeks feedback from [your state] library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions. Libraries from across the nation also contribute, and together, we come to consensus. Now is your time to be heard! Please complete this brief survey (https://forms.gle/wL3Bmyc1Bg4dxuuY7) to suggest a slogan for the 2028 theme of Mythical Creatures and a fresh, new theme for 2029. Some tips for developing themes and slogans: --Adaptable for all ages --Translatable into Spanish --Culturally sensitive and thoughtful --Avoid puns and wordplay --Catchy, memorable, concise --Inclusive, accessible, applicable across settings For a list of previous themes and slogans go to: https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/. Please share your suggestions by Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea February 4, 2025 3:00 pm EST/Noon PST Join SciStarter, STAR Net, and the Collaborative Summer Reading Program for an engaging webinar that explores how libraries can bring the 2024 Summer Reading Theme, Color Our World, to life through Citizen Science<https://scistarter.org/library-resources>. Discover hands-on STEM activities for all ages, from exploring the wonders of space to uncovering the mysteries of the deep sea. Learn how these activities align with the theme and provide opportunities for library users to contribute to real-world scientific research. Gain valuable resources and ideas to integrate citizen science into your library's programming, inspiring curiosity and creativity in your community! Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wPiPm5K1Qcm8_Bl-_lNcfg#/registr… Color Our World: Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST Our friends at the Detroit Zoo are back to bring us engaging STEM programming using colorful animal patterns. Spots, stripes, and more! Animal patterns are all around us, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to engage youth in your community with science activities created just for libraries by the Detroit Zoo. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additionally, some great programming ideas were brainstormed and resources shared at the MiYouth call Tuesday for summer library program planning. All links, ideas, and the chatbox are available in our shared notes document<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jROxai9_wkaLZeH2aafHkjpvH3rprdNixav5py2…>. Resources 2025 National Day of Racial Healing The National Day of Racial Healing<https://dayofracialhealing.org/about-ndorh/> (NDORH) is an opportunity for people, organizations, and communities to call for racial healing, bring people together in their shared humanity and take action together to create a more just and equitable world. The 2025 website<https://dayofracialhealing.org/about-ndorh/> features new ideas and resources to help plan your event or find ways to participate. Also be sure to check out this article<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/national-day-of-racial-healing…> from WebJunction for more ideas, resources, and examples from other libraries! Anna Dewdney Award Nominations Are Open It's time to nominate up to five beloved read-together picture book favorites, published in the last five years for the 9th Annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award. Nominate with this form today<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexcAiISBrtF5RFdAX6dRaJyBKfn9u2nf6…>. Talk Story Grant Talk Story grant funding supports library and community organization opportunities to highlight AANHPI and AIAN stories through programs, services, and collection materials. Children and families can connect to rich cultural activities through Talk Story in their homes, libraries, and communities while challenging mainstream Anglocentric literacy practices. We welcome libraries and community organizations to develop their own Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture project to serve family literacy needs. Learn more at: https://www.apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/. Applications must be received by March 15, 2025. New White Paper just published on Public Librarianship and Food Justice: https://go.uncg.edu/food-justice-and-libraries. Public Librarianship & Food Justice: Exploring the Intersections explores and examines some of the intersections between public librarianship and food justice, a topic many working in public libraries wish to understand and put into action. Many struggle to do so in a way that is sustainable for the institution of the public library. These findings emerged from focus groups with public library workers conducted from November 2023 to March 2024. ReadSquared Available to all MI Public Libraries through the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/addtl> thanks to support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services The 2025 CSLP summer reading program is available to import into your ReadSquared site! You can import all four age-specific programs (Pre-K, Children, Teen, and Adult), or each one individually. Each program includes: * 1 Banner * 1 Completion Certificate * 1 Board Game with 10 levels * 12 Badges (Registration, Level 1-10, Completion) * 1 Mission * 1 Book List * 1 Bingo Card * New Mini Games How to import the full programs: In the administrative control room site (yoursitename.readsquared/controlroom) go to Programs > Add Program. Select Learn More next to the program you would like to add and select Import on the next screen. You will then find the program in your list of editable programs. Email support(a)r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=Question> if you need assistance with program imports or wrap up. ReadSquared Training Dates: You and your staff can attend training sessions at your convenience. Onboarding covers all the basics of setting up your ReadSquared site and is designed for those new to ReadSquared. Onboarding schedule: - March 6, Thursday, 10 a.m. EST - April 8, Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST - May 14, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST Refresher training is best for those who have used ReadSquared in the past and want to prepare for upcoming summer programs and possibly add more features to their site. These sessions will cover the new theme, site updates, optional features, and promotion. Refresher schedule: - March 25, Tuesday, 10 a.m. EST - April 17, Thursday, 2 p.m. EST - May 7, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST No registration is required, and all training is free. You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join: https://join.me/ReadSquaredTraining<https://wtye-zgpm.maillist-manage.com/click/127503db2093dc08/127503db209208…> *Last chance to register for Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Engaging Bigs & Littles During Storytime Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:30 - 3:00 pm EST (90 mins) 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. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Stay warm, 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<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers

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Locking CD cases available
by Jenn Bishop 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Hello, I have 15 locking CD cases available (see photo). I will send them to the first library to send RIDES code. Thank you! -- Jenn Bishop Library Technical Assistant I Shelby Township Library ZV808 (586) 726-2342

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MCLS offices closed Friday and Monday (Jan. 17 and 20)
by Mary Ruthko 16 Jan '25

16 Jan '25

Hello everyone, Please note that MCLS offices will be closed on both Friday, Jan. 17 for a staff day and Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will return on Tuesday, Jan. 21 ready to help you. MCLS SERVICE AND PROGRAM CONTACTS Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement and Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> eLicensing and Collection Resources: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> TALK (Text and Learn for Kindergarten): talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> MDPN (Michigan Digital Preservation Network): denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> <mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> --The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. --Support for the MDPN is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Kind regards, Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:fdfaafc7-0c3d-43fd-a475-988b3464f761] 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/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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