January 2025 - Michlib-l

FW: UMSI’s Civic Librarian Project
by Rachel Ash 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Wanted to share news from the University of Michigan School of Information about this cool project! The Civic Librarian Project is an open-access, six-module course designed to help librarians create resident-centered solutions and partner effectively with local governments. Check it out: www.civiclibrarianproject.com<http://www.civiclibrarianproject.com> Rachel [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>! Media Center<https://www.si.umich.edu/about-umsi/media-center> UMSI welcomes media inquiries UMSI’s Civic Librarian Project empowers librarians to create civic technology [Image removed by sender. A librarian stands in the aisle between library shelves, with one arm resting on a book] Heidi Butler, local history specialist for the Capital Area District Library, collaborated with Lansing city government and UMSI students to foster engagement with public records. (Photo: Jeffrey M. Smith) Tuesday, 01/21/2025 By Abigail McFee<https://www.si.umich.edu/people/abigail-mcfee> Library professionals have long been community problem-solvers. The Civic Librarian Project<https://www.civiclibrarianproject.com/>, created by faculty at the University of Michigan School of Information, builds on this tradition by equipping public librarians with the tools and resources to address civic challenges using 21st century technology. “We think of solving civic problems through information as an extension of what librarians have always done, which is to serve the lives of their patrons,” says Cliff Lampe<https://www.si.umich.edu/people/clifford-lampe>, professor and associate dean for academic affairs at UMSI, who co-founded the project alongside UMSI lecturer Scott TenBrink<https://www.si.umich.edu/people/scott-tenbrink>. Civic problems take many forms. They might include improving safety for bicyclists and drivers sharing the road, preventing clogged drains in cities with aging infrastructure, and helping commuters navigate traffic disruptions caused by construction. These problems — whether dire or day-to-day — shape the well-being of a community. Funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>, the Civic Librarian Project is an open-access, six-module course designed to help librarians create resident-centered solutions and partner effectively with local governments. Each module features video lessons by Lampe and TenBrink, case studies from Michigan communities, and activities that invite librarians to apply what they’ve learned to challenges in their own communities. [Image removed by sender. A graphic with icons for six course modules and the titles, "The role of public libraries in civic tech," "Defining civic tech," "User experience research and civic tech," "User experience design and civic tech," "Partnerships with local government," and "Tracking and assessing the impact of civic tech"]The six-module course is available to anyone at no cost. Lampe and TenBrink’s goal was to introduce the principles of civic technology to the library profession. Civic tech includes tools and services meant to inform and engage citizens or improve government services. Think of SeeClickFix — the website and app that allow residents to report non-emergency issues to their local government — or the Ann Arbor snow plow tracking map<https://snowplowmap.a2gov.org/> that displays plow locations with personable names, like “Han Snowlo” and “Ctrl Salt Delete.” For civic technologies to serve the needs of a community, they need to be developed based on community input — an area in which library professionals excel. They are skilled in data collection and information management, and many are deeply embedded in their communities. “Libraries are trusted community institutions and thought of as neutral conveners,” TenBrink says. These are superpowers librarians can leverage, he emphasizes, especially in facilitating public conversations and forging partnerships with their local governments. How to make an idea real More than a decade ago, when he was an associate professor aiming to create civic engagement opportunities for UMSI students, Lampe recognized a potential pitfall. “How could the school provide opportunities for community engagement in a way that wasn't extractive of a community, that was productive for both parties, that really helped people?” The answer came in the form of a project-based course, Citizen Interaction Design, launched in 2013. CID allows UMSI students to partner with Michigan communities to identify a civic problem, then create an information tool or service to help solve it. “We would sign memorandums of understanding with the city that committed us to being there for at least three years, so they were assured that we weren't just ducking out once our needs were met,” Lampe says. [Image removed by sender. A student and lecturer stand in an alleyway with a white truck, a few public service professionals, and orange cones visible behind them]MSI student Grace Lee (left) poses with lecturer Scott TenBrink in Lansing, Mich., in Sept. 2022. UMSI students collaborated with the Public Service Department to design a solution for preventing fats, oils and greases from clogging drains. (Photo: Jeffrey M. Smith) With a background in urban planning and experience collaborating with government and nonprofit organizations, TenBrink came to UMSI to serve as community manager for the program. Over the years, CID has expanded to include co-curricular programs like the Civic User Testing Group — launched by TenBrink in 2019 — and has worked with a dozen Michigan communities on more than 150 civic tech projects. This Civic Librarian Project takes this successful process, developed at UMSI over more than a decade, and makes it available to library professionals across the state and nation. The case studies in each module come directly from UMSI student projects — simply press play to see civic tech in action. In one case study, hear from UMSI students who collaborated with the Capital Area District Library and city government in Lansing, Mich., to foster better engagement with public records: nearly a century’s worth of bound volumes that had recently been digitized. “To take something that’s lived in a vault for 20 years, that’s only accessible to engineers, and to sort of shift that into the mindset of the more general user — that’s something we can do in the library,” says Heidi Butler, local history specialist for the Capital Area District Library. The students’ challenge was not just to make Lansing citizens aware of this resource, but to help citizens see how it could be relevant to their lives. They took inspiration from Pokémon GO, creating a prototype for a gamified app called “Lens-ing” that invites users to explore the city of Lansing through its public records. The project generated excitement from Lansing’s community development manager, Erin Buitendorp, as a way to engage younger residents and foster deeper ties to the city. “I think that’s going to help us from a local government standpoint,” Buitendorp says. Watching this video, you see a real example of how partnerships between libraries and local governments can be mutually beneficial. You also see how an information solution — digitizing paper records — can be further adapted to serve the needs of a community through the use of civic technology. Move through all the modules in the Civic Librarian Project, and you’ll learn how to conduct user interviews, develop a design prototype, forge partnerships with government officials, and measure the success of a project over time. It’s a go-at-your-own-pace tool kit that builds on librarians’ existing expertise. State Librarian of Michigan Randy Riley, who served on the project’s advisory board, believes this is the future of the profession. “Librarians and libraries already play a huge role in their communities,” Riley says. “Encouraging local governments to see public libraries as potential partners and collaborators is a no-brainer. The Civic Librarian Project helps provide today’s librarians with the tools needed to better connect with their communities in meaningful ways.” It’s a project in keeping with UMSI’s roots, as a library school that carried the traditions of service and universal access forward into the digital age — becoming, in 1996, the School of Information, a place where user experience design, data science and digital archives are equally at home. “We want to reach out to our alumni and to other librarians across the country to see what they can add to it,” Lampe says. “My goal for the project would actually be that while we host it, we don't own it. That it becomes something that’s much more community-driven.” HOW TO GET INVOLVED Help spread the word about this resource to librarians, government officials, students and educators in your community. Have ideas, questions or stories of how you’ve applied the course material? Cliff Lampe and Scott TenBrink would love to hear from you at civiclibrarianproject(a)umich.edu<mailto:civiclibrarianproject@umich.edu>. A COMMUNITY EFFORT Many UMSI faculty, staff and students helped transform the Civic Librarian Project from an idea into a reality. Clinical professor of information Kristin Fontichiaro<https://www.si.umich.edu/people/kristin-fontichiaro>, a former elementary school librarian who has been instrumental in bringing makerspaces into school libraries, offered strategic guidance. Videography by Jeff Smith<https://www.si.umich.edu/people/jeffrey-smith>, UMSI’s multimedia producer, brought the case studies to life. UMSI alumna and lecturer of visual storytelling Julie Cruz<https://www.si.umich.edu/people/julie-cruz> designed the course website. This work was further shaped by insights from the project’s advisory board: Catherine D'Ignazio, assistant professor of Data Visualization at MIT; Randy Riley, State Librarian of Michigan; Michael Stephens, associate professor at San Jose State University School of Information; and David Votta, director of the Charlotte Community Library. The Civic Librarian Project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-17-19-0036-19. [Image removed by sender. A black logo for the Institute of Museum and Library Services] The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. IMLS envisions a nation where individuals and communities have access to museums and libraries to learn from and be inspired by the trusted information, ideas, and stories they contain about our diverse natural and cultural heritage. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<https://imls.gov/> and follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/USIMLS> and Barry Checkoway Arthur Dunham Collegiate Professor Emeritus of Social Work & Urban Planning School of Social Work University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Just published: Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity: Challenging Segregation, Strengthening Diversity. Oxford University Press, 2024. Please go to OUP website and use discount code ASFLYQ6 for a 30% discount. [Image removed by sender.]

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 123, Issue 24
by Lynn Konczal 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Hello, Tutor.com has both the ACT and the SAT review tests...a sight any library card holding patron can access. Lynn Konczal Youth Services Librarian Harper Woods Public Library (313) 343-2575 On Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Inquiry About SAT, PSAT, and ACT Preparation Resources > (Asako Nakamura) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Asako Nakamura <anakamura(a)pldl.org> > To: Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:32:44 -0500 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Inquiry About SAT, PSAT, and ACT Preparation Resources > > We are currently exploring ways to better support our community’s students > in preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. > > I am aware of the resources available through MeL, but we are interested > in learning more about your library’s experience with: > > - Hosting test preparation programs, either in-person or remote. > - Collaborating with educators or organizations to offer virtual > options, such as through Zoom. > - Engaging local university students (such as University students) as > tutors or facilitators. > - Providing computer access and other resources to support self-guided > test preparation. > > We are eager to learn from your strategies and successes, as well as any > challenges you have encountered in offering these resources. If you have > any recommendations or partnerships that have been particularly beneficial, > we would be grateful for your insights. > > Thank you for your time and assistance. > > -- > All the best, > Asako Nakamura, Program Coordinator > Portage Lake District Library > 58 Huron St. Houghton, MI 49931 > (906)482-4570 X4111 > Visit our website at www.pldl.org > LIKE our FB page at facebook.com/pldl.org > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >

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FW: U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

FYI an interesting webinar on Copyright! Registration information below. 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/>. From: U.S. Copyright Office <copyright(a)service.govdelivery.com> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 11:31 AM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> [U.S. Copyright Logo] U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers NewsNet 1059<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcopyright.gov%2Fnewsnet%2F2…> January 27, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Floc.zoomgov.com%2Fwebinar%2…> to attend a Copyright Essentials three-part series of online webinars, with the first session occurring on February 19 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. 1) Creativity in Focus: Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers 2) Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians 3) The Plot Thickens: Copyright Essentials for Writers These webinars are for creators in the visual art, music, and literary professions. In the first session, join us as the Copyright Office discusses what visual artists, including graphic designers and photographers, should know about copyright-from the types of visual art works protectable by copyright to registration application options and how our Public Information Office can help. The second session will take place in April and cover similar information for musicians, including songwriters and performers. The third session will occur in August and address related topics for writers. Attendees will also learn copyright basics, answers to commonly asked questions, and where to find Copyright Office educational resources. Register<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Floc.zoomgov.com%2Fwebinar%2…> to attend. Speakers: * Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education * Laura Kaiser, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education Prior Copyright Essentials webinars can be viewed on our website: * Copyright Essentials: Myths Explained<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.copyright.gov%2Fevents%…> * Copyright Essentials: Myths Explained September 2024 Update<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.copyright.gov%2Fevents%…> The Copyright Office strategic goal of Copyright for All means making the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, through initiatives including education and outreach. Sign up<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…> to stay updated about future webinars in this series. [Seal of the United States Copyright Office]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcopyright.gov%2F/1/01000194…> United States Copyright Office copyright.gov<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcopyright.gov%2F/2/01000194…> (202) 707-3000 or 1 (877) 476-0778 (toll free) [twitter]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FCopyrightOffi…>[youtube]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuscopyrig…>[linkedin]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%…> ________________________________ This email was sent to membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Copyright Office * 101 Independence Ave, SE * Washington, DC 20540 * 202-707-5000

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Job Posting: Part-Time Admin Assistant
by Kathleen Kwiatkowski 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

The Auburn Hills Public Library is hiring a part-time admin assistant. Reports to: Library Director Salary: $20/hour Hours: 24 hours/week, may include some nights and weekends Please see the attached job posting for more information. Email your resume, cover letter, and completed employment application<https://www.ahplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AHPL-Employment-Appli…> to Kathleen Kwiatkowski, kwiatkowskik(a)ahplibrary.org by Monday, February 10. Thank you, [cid:06d1756a-c4bc-4a53-aa3f-96f3b74d48aa] Kathleen Kwiatkowski Director (248) 370-8125 3400 E Seyburn Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326

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Join us tomorrow via Zoom at 7 PM to hear from adventure travel journalist & author, Peter Mandel
by Katie Rothley 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Good Monday morning all, You're invited to our virtual event tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28 at 7 PM on Zoom as Northville District Library hosts Peter Mandel, adventure travel journalist and children's book author. Peter will share some of his most extreme travel experiences - surviving a coup in Ecuador, visiting a ‘city’ of penguins at the South Pole, fishing for piranha on Brazil’s Rio Negro, floating in the Goodyear Blimp, sailing on an Arctic icebreaker, camping in the African bush, and kayaking to the Statue of Liberty — and talk about how adventure travel turns to prose in today's media. Mandel's books have been published by Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, HarperCollins and Henry Holt. One of his Boston Globe articles won the 2005 Lowell Thomas gold medal from the Society of American Travel Writers for adventure travel article of the year. Other articles, for The Washington Post and the Baltimore Sun, won Lowell Thomas Awards in 2003, 2006 and 2007. Read more information about Peter on his website <https://www.petermandel.net/>. Please register to join us online using this link <https://northvillelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/going-to-extremes…> . Hope to see you tomorrow night on Zoom! Sincerely, Katie -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/32729040?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/32729040?utm_med…> [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_…> My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.

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Inquiry About SAT, PSAT, and ACT Preparation Resources
by Asako Nakamura 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

We are currently exploring ways to better support our community’s students in preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. I am aware of the resources available through MeL, but we are interested in learning more about your library’s experience with: - Hosting test preparation programs, either in-person or remote. - Collaborating with educators or organizations to offer virtual options, such as through Zoom. - Engaging local university students (such as University students) as tutors or facilitators. - Providing computer access and other resources to support self-guided test preparation. We are eager to learn from your strategies and successes, as well as any challenges you have encountered in offering these resources. If you have any recommendations or partnerships that have been particularly beneficial, we would be grateful for your insights. Thank you for your time and assistance. -- All the best, Asako Nakamura, Program Coordinator Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron St. Houghton, MI 49931 (906)482-4570 X4111 Visit our website at www.pldl.org LIKE our FB page at facebook.com/pldl.org

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Book title?
by Susan Wess 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Looking for a book for a patron — very well illustrated, large book published around 2000 or before. A dystopian evolution tale of rabbits becoming deerl, and other animals evolving into another species. Any help would be appreciated. Susan Wess, M.L.I.S. Director [https://email24.godaddy.com/download.php?rand=856291&folder=INBOX.Sent_Item…] 151 Wabash St. Milan, MI 48160 734.439.1240 734.439.5625 -- FAX

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Resources Girls Who Code is now accepting applications to our virtual Summer Programs <https://girlswhocode.com/assets/downloads/craft-prod/downloads/2025-SP_Flye…> ! High school girls and non-binary students can apply here <https://girlswhocodesm.smapply.io/?utm_source=yesware&utm_medium=email&utm_…> for two incredible program options: the Summer Immersion Program and Pathways. Both programs offer life-changing opportunities for students to gain skills, connections, and confidence-no coding experience required! Celebrate spring Children's Book Week May 5-11, 2025. Stay tuned for details<https://everychildareader.net/cbw/> on sign up, this year's poster artists, and more. Collaborative Summer Library Program The Collaborative Summer Library Program has opened a cohort that they are calling "Building Community-Based Summers," based on the Building Equity Based Summers format that MI is doing this spring (Michigan's cohort is full). Feel free to check it out and apply! Building Community-Based Summers/BEBS video: https://youtu.be/yQOUlEIe6qo Learn more and how to apply: https://www.cslpreads.org/building-community-based-summers/ (this will be a national cohort) CSLP is Hiring! CSLP is now hiring for a full-time, salaried position that is fully remote. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Content Editor to lead the development and delivery of high-quality, engaging content for our Summer Reading Programs. This role combines expertise in summer reading programs for public libraries with exceptional editorial and content creation skills. This opportunity is perfect for a candidate that has worked in libraries but is interested in a non-profit environment where creating compelling and relevant reading programs is their dream job! Details and full job description here: https://www.cslpreads.org/about/employment-opportunties/. This closes on January 31st. Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea February 4, 2025 3:00 pm EST 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. 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…> In the News... Librarians testify against proposed state library cuts affecting readers, rural libraries<https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/16/south-dakota-pro…> - Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/16/25 The 2025 Texas Legislative Session: Criminalizing Librarians and Teachers<https://www.txftrp.org/criminalizing_librarians_and_teachers> - Texas Freedom to Read Project, 1/24/25 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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Nominations wanted for the RUSA John Sessions Memorial Award
by Janet O'Keefe 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Michigan is such a strong Union state, I hope some of you will have someone to nominate, or nominate yourselves. RUSA John Sessions Memorial Award Time is running out to nominate yourself (or someone else!) for the 2025 John Sessions Memorial Award! The Sessions award recognizes a library or library system which has made a significant effort to work with the labor community and by doing so has brought recognition to the history and contribution of the labor movement to the development of the United States. The Sessions award is administered by the American Library Association's (ALA's) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) and is sponsored by the Department for Professional Employees of the AFL-CIO, a coalition of unions including the American Federation of Teachers, the International Association of Firefighters, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, United Steelworkers and more. Nominations are due by February 21, 2025. Self-nominations are permitted. More information is available at: https://www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-john-sessions-memorial-award Janet T. O'Keefe Lead Librarian Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Flint MI 48503 810-249-2579 She/Her/Hers

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Looking for photographer program for this summer
by Amber Hughey 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Looking in the mid-michigan/thumbish area, but can definitely go outside that area. Any suggestions? Thanks! Amber L Hughey, MLIS She/Hers Director Bridgeport Public Library zv041 3399 Williamson Saginaw MI 48601 989-777-6030 ext 4

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