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Downton Abbey Tea Talk @ Commerce Library - Thursday, May 22 @ 2 p.m.
by Alexis Shirk 15 May '25

15 May '25

Event Name: Downton Abbey Tea Talk Event Date: Thursday, May 22nd Event Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Event Age Range: 13+ Registration? Y In Person or Virtual? In Person Description: Celebrate the new Downton Abbey movie at the library! Barbara Gulley, of Barb's Tea Service, and contributing writer for TeaTime Magazine, will share her personal visits to Highclere Castle (aka, the "real Downton Abbey"), Bampton Village, and other DA filming sites as well as her interviews with Lady Carnarvon, current countess of Highclere. The presentation will cover dress and customs of the era (tea time), the story of American Heiresses (like Cora Crawley) and themes of the DA movies, including what is expected when entertaining Royals. Tea will be served and guests are encouraged to bring their own tea cup! Register here: https://commercetwp-library.libcal.com/event/14233557 -- Alexis Shirk Adult Services Librarian Commerce Twp. Community Library Phone: 248-669-8108 x121 "In principle and reality, *libraries* are life-enhancing palaces of wonder." -Gail Honeyman, *Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9999500?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9999500?utm_medi…> [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_…> -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Library Law Office Hours TODAY
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hello! Do you often find yourself wondering about library law questions? Questions like: If a library has an employee whose birthday falls on a leap year (Born February 29, 2008), and the employee has been alive for 17 years, but has had only 4 birthdays (leap years 2012,2016,2020,2024). How would that staff member be treated under the Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA)? If a library has outdoor foliage, would the library be liable if a volunteering girl scout troop did a Spring clean up on the library grounds and there was a mass Poison Ivy event? Come talk about these issues and more at the Library Law Office Hours TODAY, Thursday May 15, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Registration is required beforehand https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdO6uqD8pEt31yRiFFRZkHDc96mWbdi… I hope to see you soon! 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's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [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: Hear insights from Project Outcome at our May Advocacy Hour
by Rachel Ash 15 May '25

15 May '25

Join MLA’s free May Advocacy Hour on Zoom this morning at 10:00 AM! Register here: https://www.milibraries.org/advocacy-hour ________________________________ From: Michigan Library Association <mla(a)milibraries.org> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 1:09:00 PM To: Rachel Ash <rfash(a)milibraries.org> Subject: Hear insights from Project Outcome at our May Advocacy Hour The dataset that documents the impact of libraries [https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9565efa8-9045-4004-8a6e-2653003cf5e9…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/7833da50-cb3d-4010-8d11-63830…]<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Document Your Impact with Project Outcome Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 AM Hear insights from Project Outcome<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> at our May Advocacy Hour with guest speaker A.J. Million, Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan's Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research. The session will focus on data from Project Outcome, a free toolkit and online resource developed by the Public Library Association with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It enables libraries to document the outcomes resulting from their programming. Project Outcome emerged to address a need among libraries to measure performance in a way that goes beyond the quantity of services provided, which is already captured in the Public Library Survey (PLS). Outcome measurement focuses on the benefits that patrons realize from library interactions. Since its launch in 2015, Project Outcome has collected over 390,000 survey responses from nearly 2,300 library districts. A.J. will report on data from Project Outcome and provide descriptive statistics about libraries that demonstrate the national value they provide to communities. REGISTER<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> Speaker [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/b223551a-24b1-4d7f-b38b-7d1bc…]<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> A.J. Million, Ph.D. is an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan's Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, where he directs the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. His research examines public-sector technology use, scholarly communication, knowledge infrastructures, research data management, public administration, and libraries. Dr. Million holds a Ph.D. in Information Science & Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri, and his work has been funded by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the American Association of Universities. To learn more about Dr. Million, visit www.amillion.us. Questions? Contact us at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required. MLA Connect Advocacy Hours are an opportunity for the library community to learn more about MLA's advocacy and legislative priorities including funding, elections, property taxes, literacy, internet access, privacy, intellectual freedom, and more. Each month, we will address a new topic and share any pending legislation introduced in the House or Senate that could impact the Michigan library community. Monthly sessions will take place generally on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform. Please note recordings of MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand on our website at milibraries.org<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…>. [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/ba8b30e2-b96c-413d-adba-81f8c…]<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> Michigan Library Association | PO Box 27337 | Lansing, MI 48909 US Unsubscribe<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> [Constant Contact]<https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/vr/home?cc=nge&utm_campaign=nge&rm…>

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FW: TODAY: Webinar on Mental Health
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hello! Please see below information on a series of workplace mental health webinars from LEO (The Mi Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity). These webinars are free and are recorded. You can access the recordings - view the playlist<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FC…> Have a great day! Clare [LEO Banner] Workplace Mental Health >From Awareness to Action: Cultivating a Workplace Culture of Mental Well-Being In April, we kicked off a three-part workplace mental health series that provides practical strategies to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being. With Dr. Michelle Kees from the University of Michigan, participants will learn how to reduce stigma, promote open dialogue, and contribute to a work environment that enhances resilience, engagement, and overall well-being. ________________________________ Episode 1: The Reality of Mental Health at Work The first session of the series introduced why mental health matters in the workplace. Topics included an overview of common mental health conditions, the impact of stigma at work, and testing out mental health myths vs. realities. Watch the recorded Episode 1: The Reality of Mental Health at Work<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fu…> ________________________________ THIS THURSDAY Episode 2: Leaders Lead - Fostering a Culture of Support The second session will help leaders understand their role in fostering a supportive workplace culture. Topics will include how leadership impacts mental health, along with small, immediate changes leaders can make to normalize well-being in the workplace and enhance team resilience. [WMH Webinar episode 2] Thursday, May 15 2 p.m. Join Via Microsoft Teams<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> [join the event button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> ________________________________ Episode 3: Embedding Mental Health and Well-Being into Workplace Culture The final session of the series will focus on actionable strategies for embedding mental health and well-being into workplace culture, going beyond awareness to real impact. Topics will include best-practice policies, programs, and initiatives, along with effective approaches for implementation. Thursday, June 12 2 p.m. Join Via Microsoft Teams<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> [join the event button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> ________________________________ You can always view the playlist<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FC…> of past webinar recordings with the top experts on many mental health subjects. Want others to get the latest updates on Workplace Mental Health topics, have them sign up for our emails using this link.<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FC…> To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/WorkplaceMentalHealth<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FC…>, a centralized hub to share resources and strategies aimed at helping employees and employers across the state address mental health in the workplace. ________________________________ Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact LEO-Comms(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LEO-Comms@michigan.gov> five business day prior to the event. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested. 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's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [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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Website Redesign Budget
by Cory Grimminck 14 May '25

14 May '25

We are hoping to have our website redesigned in the next fiscal year, and I was trying to come up with a ballpark figure of the cost for our budget. Has anybody gone through this lately who would be willing to tell me approximately what you spent? I suppose I should also ask about how much you pay to have it hosted. I'll also take any recommendations of good companies to work with, if you have those! Thanks, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 14 May '25

14 May '25

Register soon! Original Cataloging of Video Materials Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fa955aa4a191770f3dbed> 3-day class, May 27-29, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! BIBFRAME Applications<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fa990aa4a191770f3e6ab> 1-day class, May 29, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these 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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FREE fax machine
by Lise Mitchell 14 May '25

14 May '25

Hi, We recently replaced a standalone fax machine with a fax/copier/scanner so we are looking for a new home for a Brother Intellifax 2920. We also have one toner cartridge that goes with the fax machine. The machine takes plain paper, just needs to be connected to a phone line to work. Please contact me about pickup. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Library Director director(a)gladl.org 517-622-3550 Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Grand Ledge, MI 48837 🚨 MelCat & Mel Are at Risk! 🚨 saveimls.org A federal Executive Order may cut all funding for these essential library services by Sept 2025. 📚 MelCat = 34 million items from 435 MI libraries 💻 Mel = free eBooks, magazines, research tools & more 🌟 Small libraries like GLADL depend on them!

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MCLS Virtual Dialogue on the Future of Technology is Next Week!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 14 May '25

14 May '25

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services will continue its series of Virtual Dialogues next week, on Thursday, May 22, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). This month, we will connect and engage around the topic of the future of technology in libraries. Please plan to join us and let others know who might be interested in this topic! MCLS Virtual Dialogues are not courses or webinars, but are opportunities to engage with others in the profession. Please plan to have your microphone enabled and camera on to participate. Register now at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues. If you have any questions, please reach out at engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org>. We look forward to connecting with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:c5a7b745-481a-4da7-8175-75b31063c8eb] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Paid Internship Opportunity with Farmington Community Library - deadline approaching soon
by Kristel Sexton 14 May '25

14 May '25

Hi Michlib, We are reposting our internship opportunity as the position was not filled in the initial round. We seek a candidate who has a passion for working with families and in a diverse community. This is a great opportunity to get paid public library experience. The Farmington Community Library is proud to be a welcoming space for everyone. Both FCL locations serve as public spaces for ideas, collaboration, and services that meet the community's needs. The Farmington Community Library is an EEO Employer. Applications close May 16, so apply soon! Kristel Sexton (she/her) Head of Children's Services// FCL Farmington Hills Email: kristel.sexton(a)farmlib.org<mailto:kristel.sexton@farmlib.org> Tel: (248) 848-4319 Web: www.farmlib.org<file://fhbackup/commondirs/FCL/Marketing/FCL%20Brand/2022%20Branding/Email%…> Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [cid:image001.png@01DBBDFD.21BC5D90]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…>

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Books 4 U
by DJ Bond 14 May '25

14 May '25

Hey Michlib-L Fam, The Books and Author Society is gearing up for events again and in preparation, we have some leftover books available for FREE for your libraries. Please peruse our digital book shelf on TLN's Store and order titles that work for your collection. Please have RIDES available if you do not recieve TLN delivery if you'd like to recieve a book. Multiple copies will be filled based on availability. First orders will be filled first and so on. [ https://tln.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=928335 | Acquisitions - The Library Network ] Also please do not respond to the list with a list of items you want. You have to request them through the website. DJ Bond Communications and Member Engagement Manager The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond(a)tln.org TLN.org (he/him)

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