April 2025 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Discord for Marketing and communications
by Katie Rothley 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

Hi all, Anyone who manages their library's marketing, public relations, and communications is invited to join our Marketing Discord <https://discord.gg/CzdBtdfX>. Here, you can share your marketing information and materials, ask questions, hear from others, and more. What is Discord? <https://discord.com/> It's an online platform (with a free app) that offers voice chat and instant messaging. It's easy to use and pretty straightforward. There are "channels" for organizing topics. Discord originally got its start through gaming: video gamers would use it to talk during gaming. Then it was adopted by RPG members for D&D and others. Let me know if you have any questions! 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

1 0

library service disruptions
by Valerie Meyerson 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

Hi all - I'm sure you have seen on the news the horrible ice storm that has decimated the trees and foliage in the tip of the mitt area. Many communities have been without power since Saturday due to massive damage to substations and with temps going down into the teens, it has been chilly, dark, and unsettling. Petoskey power came up this morning, but we are still having trouble with phone lines. Many communities though are still without power. Data was very spotty throughout so getting any sort of news in our out was difficult. The damage to our trees is so incredibly sad. Good news is that of course our community pulled together and we have seen countless acts of kindness: Warming shelters feeding people and offering a place to charge devices; neighbors out hooking up generators for neighbors; friends clearing debris from the road; people sharing news and support; people bringing water to dry houses; people opening their homes up for hot showers, hardware stores opening in the dark for people to get fuel, batteries, generators, heaters. All in all, we are coming out the other side, and crossing our fingers that this next barrage of wind and rain won't take us down again. Anyway, if you have seen an issue with slow arrival of books from up here that is why. Boyne library opened yesterday; Petoskey Library is opening tomorrow, along with a few other libraries. Lots of lessons learned and we made it through. Valerie Meyerson (she/her) Library Director Petoskey District Library Please think of the environment before printing this message.

5 4

Alpena County Library Reopened
by Jessica Luther 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library has reopened for all services beginning today, April 2nd. Thank you to everyone who sent their well wishes! *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://app.thestorygraph.com/books/8a156e3d-7f53-4169-ae07-6eea94b4a71e> [image: James by Percival Everett]

2 1

Great Decisions Briefing Books available
by Library Director 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

Hello, If you are considering offering the Great Decisions Discussion program offered through the Foreign Policy Association - I have eight leftover 2025 Great Decisions Briefing books, six are still wrapped; two unwrapped and unmarked. They are valid through December 2025. Check out https://fpa.org/great-decisions/ for more information on this program. Let me know your zv code if you are interested, I can send them through RIDES. -- Julie Preneta, Director Leelanau Township Library 119 E Nagonaba Street, PO Box 235 Northport, MI 49670 231-386-5131 she/her/hers *Currently reading:* *Braiding Sweetgrass *by Robin Wall Kimmerer www.leelanautownshiplibrary.org

1 0

Wine as an Adult Summer Reading Prize?
by Autumn Smith 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

Greetings, Library Land! Every year, local businesses donate items for prize baskets for Summer Reading. This year, a local business person who travels frequently to Paris would like to donate some bottles of Parisian wine for an adult prize. Has any other library had experience with prizes that contain alcohol? Any information is greatly appreciated! Autumn Smith Assistant Director The Schultz-Holmes District Library 407 South Lane Street Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) http://www.blissfieldlibrary.org/

1 0

Canceled event: [Miyouth] Reminder: MiYouth meeting on April 8th @ Tue Apr 8, 2025 2pm - 3pm (EDT) (michlib-l@mail.mcls.org)
by Library Youth 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

This event has been canceled. [Miyouth] Reminder: MiYouth meeting on April 8th Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 ⋅ 2pm – 3pm Eastern Time - New York Join with Google Meet https://meet.google.com/wme-qcfj-aso?hs=224 MiYouth MiYouth Meeting Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST Join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and guided discussion. This April we will have the Library of Michigan’s Library Grants Coordinator, Karren Reish, as one of our guests to share updates on the Institute of Museum and Library Services and a chance for you all to discuss the impact on youth services. We’ll also hear from MDE’s Summer Food Service Program on summer food and libraries, and Laura Warren-Gross will share tips on MeL. Plus, the YSAC Team will have more to share! MiYouth meets quarterly (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan. Looking forward to seeing you at the next “MiYouth TWOsday!” No need... ~~//~~ Invitation from Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ You are receiving this email because you are an attendee on the event. Forwarding this invitation could allow any recipient to send a response to the organizer, be added to the guest list, invite others regardless of their own invitation status, or modify your RSVP. Learn more https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/37135#forwarding

1 0

Library grant winners discuss dementia services - Panel Discussion
by Meghan Mott 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

Librarians interested in services for the memory loss community and their care partners are invited to this panel discussion featuring four winners of the Riedner Grant, discussing their projects. Register below! Join the Library Services for Dementia and Alzheimer's Interest Group on April 15th at 3 p.m. ET for a panel discussion with past winners of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia to see how they implemented innovative collections, initiatives, and programs that support individuals experiencing Alzheimer's/dementia in the communities that they serve. You can register for this event by clicking on the link below. Hosts * Andrew Mangels, Director at the Westlake Porter Public Library * Elizabeth Fried, Interim Branch Manager of the Clara Barton Branch and Older Adult Services at the Edison Public Library Panelists * Heidi Rhea, Outreach and Department Manager at Alpha Park Public Library * John Piche, Adult Reference Librarian at Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library * Janet Boudet, Library Director at the Roddenbery Memorial Library * Andrea Boothby Rice, Associate Faculty Librarian, Research and Instruction in the Humanities and Fine Arts at Washington College Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Vwz_dC9QFqYW2wuCjb0OQ Meghan Mott Adult Services Outreach Manager Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Library Mmott(a)cmpl.org<mailto:Mmott@cmpl.org> 586-226-5055 (she/hers)

1 0

Free Indoor Bookdrop
by Maurine McCourry 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

We have this outside right now, since we have no space inside, but I believe it's really for use indoors, and it does not lock. Any chance anyone has any use for it? [cid:image001.jpg@01DBA331.FD626290][cid:image002.jpg@01DBA331.FD626290][cid:image003.jpg@01DBA331.FD626290][cid:image004.jpg@01DBA331.FD626290] Maurine McCourry, PhD | Library Director | Hillsdale College 33 E. College St. | Hillsdale, MI 49242 | 517-607-2401 | lib.hillsdale.edu

1 0

Unpaid Leave and Maternity Leave Policies
by Sarah Rick 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

Hello, If you have an unpaid leave policy or a maternity leave policy, could you send me a copy? We are currently looking over our leave policies and having some examples would be helpful. Thanks, Sarah Rick Library Director [cid:71738f20-be64-437d-8335-eaf0fb95f725]

1 0

Book Club Set
by Lynne Clark 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

Hello! We have a set of 10 hardcover books (two are large print) of the book, "Libertie" by Kaitlyn Greenidge. They are in good shape and available for free! It is a story of the coming of age free-born Black girl in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn. She feels stifled by her mother's choices and is hungry for something else. If you can use them, I can send them through Rides. -- *Lynne Clark, Director* *River Rapids Library/Chesaning*

1 0