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Game Collection
by BillieJo Bluemer 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Hello, I am sharing the many responses I received to my question on how board game collections are kept. Replies are attached as pdf and included below. Thank you to everyone who shared how they process their games; our game collection is off to a good start here! We've recently started a collection as well, and are just leaving them in their boxes, with a couple of rubber bands to keep them from spilling everywhere if they get knocked down/dropped. No problems so far, the boxes should be sturdy enough to take at least a bit of a beating. One recommendation I have seen for board game collections in the past is the purchase of an accurate postal scale. You can weigh the board games, and when they're returned, if the weight is accurate, you know that you don't have to count every piece. This won't catch if a few cards are gone, but much more than that it should show the difference. If you try this, get one with a large plate, ours is small and the boxes don't all fit well, it throws off our measurements a bit. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-300 We pretty much just store ours in the boxes they came in. We include small baggies to put the pieces in, but we just wrap a four-way rubber band around the box and circulate them that way. We've only been circulating board games for a little over a year, but it seems to work for the most part. Valerie ------------------ Valerie Long, MLIS Acquisitions Clerk Ann Arbor District Library <mailto:longv@aadl.org> longv(a)aadl.org / 734-327-4286 Pronouns: They/Them - See <http://www.mypronouns.org> www.mypronouns.org to learn more I thought I'd share how we're handling our games in case it's of interest to you. Most of our games are just displayed on open shelving. You'll see a few that are packed in plastic bins but those are typically smaller or have pieces/parts that are unusual. For most of our games, we have large rubber bands that hold the boxes together. Some go both top to bottom and side to side (see 3rd picture). For smaller items, we have some thick rubber bands that keep the tops secured. I didn't take a picture but know that each game comes with an inventory list that our staff generates and secures the box (usually inside the lid) for patrons to use as a reference in maintaining and returning the game. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions and I'll do my best to answer or find out for you. I should add that we also have puzzles for checkout. More of those tend to be in plastic boxes but it may have more to do with the box strength. If the box is in good shape, they simply have a rubber band as well. Dana Allen Administrative Clerk Howell Carnegie District Library Howell, MI 48843 BCLS started a board game collection a few years ago. We keep them in their original box with a large label on the inside of the box lid listing all pieces and quantities. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Sage Branch Library 100 E. Midland St. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-8555, ext 307 <mailto:jmarks@baycountylibrary.org> jmarks(a)baycountylibrary.org We left ours in their original boxes. We put them in a cloth Friends of the Library bag (collection sponsor) when we check them out. But that's it. We decided to keep it simple because we don't have much money in the games. Gretchen Evans Director Paw Paw District Library 609 W Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 269-657-3800 We leave them in the box and get game board rubber bands to keep the lids on. All the pieces inside are bagged separately with like items. The outside of the box has a sticker which includes all the number of items. If the box is flimsy we will sometimes place contact paper around it to strengthen it. I hope this helps! Mary Cook Library Director Allendale Township Library 6175 Library Lane Allendale, MI 49401 616.895.4178 We leave in the original box. A few that have tops that come off easy we have fabric velcro straps around to keep closed. Deanna Riggleman, Director Tamarack District Library 832 S. Lincoln Avenue Lakeview, MI 48850 (989) 352-6274 Ours are in the original box. Pieces are in ziploc baggies with the number of pieces written on it with marker. List of pieces in notebook at the desk and barcodes are on the outside lid of the game and in our card catalog. Happy New Year!! Joann Simmons Director Hudson Carnegie District Library (zv170) 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3801 director(a)hudsoncdl.org When I worked at a library with a board game collection, we left them in the box and used Grifiti brand cross-style rubber bands to keep them closed. All of the component parts were listed on a laminated sheet, and all other paper (instructions, paper money, etc.) were laminated as well. We asked patrons to check to make sure all the component parts were in the box before they left the library, since they would otherwise be responsible for replacement costs. I now work at a library with a more general tools collection, which has STEAM kits, outdoor games, and board games. For that collection, we put board games in a large tote bag with the laminated components inside. Best of luck! Shira CADL puts ours in plastic containers. We then put an inventory on the front with pictures so it is easy for patrons to make sure they have all the pieces when they turn it in. Many of our games are in ArtBin containers, they work relatively well and we've only had a few of the plastic containers break. Jessica Goodrich (she, her, hers) Library of Things and Business Outreach Librarian Capital Area District Library - Community Outreach 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6330 | goodrichj(a)cadl.org <mailto:goodrichj@cadl.org> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c =euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=eQ4zwfvICxqHRkdUL5_5Ew&m=10jJ J5KSdHz2-h8X5t1pHUHubNn2DWMq89Hf3-OPD2Y&s=3rbAsyBXjj2NNLBsgfvAFXBIOTtrw486OC i5yA3tUNc&e=> www.cadl.org | <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli brary-3Fref-3Dhl&d=DQMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=eQ 4zwfvICxqHRkdUL5_5Ew&m=10jJJ5KSdHz2-h8X5t1pHUHubNn2DWMq89Hf3-OPD2Y&s=Mh_HT9z WTBaQYNJrkGn5UQkZsHahpNWPo3T1jUZsMTo&e=> facebook.com/cadlibrary | <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d= DQMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=eQ4zwfvICxqHRkdUL5_5E w&m=10jJJ5KSdHz2-h8X5t1pHUHubNn2DWMq89Hf3-OPD2Y&s=kjEu80TS31ymwngLwD5AH2BEd7 u0lbjJEff7iRegUfQ&e=> twitter.com/cadl We have ours just in their regular boxes. At my previous library, we had a board game and puzzle collection. We kept them all in their original boxes. At my current library, we are preparing to start a "library of things" that will contain board games. We plan to keep them in their original boxes if possible. Hope this info helps, -Laura Orlowski, director Jonesville District Library We at Farmington Community Library, have them rubber banded with special type that covers them by all four sides. I hope this makes sense. Happy New Year. Emma DeCenso Head of Adult Services Farmington Community Library Farmington Hills, MI We have left most of them in the boxes. If the box is too beat up we move it to a plastic container. We've been lending <https://parchmentlibrary.biblionix.com/?booklist=22257> board games for a few months now. We keep them in the original boxes. We cover the exterior of the lid with clear self-adhesive plastic and we reinforce the interior corners of the bottom of the box with fiber tape. We secure each box with two large rubber bands - the bands are large enough and light enough not to warp the box. We affix a list of the contents of the game (i.e. 1 game board, 12 red disks, 12 blue disks, 52 cards, 1 rules sheet) inside the lid. We place the playing pieces and cards in labeled Ziploc bags. So far this has been working well. Most of our <https://parchmentlibrary.biblionix.com/?booklist=28051> card games come in lightweight cardboard boxes that are easily torn, and these we have placed in clear plastic boxes (originally intended to hold 4x6 index cards). The card games that come in more robust boxes (like Exploding Kittens) are left in the original box and processed like board games. We recently received a gift of 19 <https://parchmentlibrary.biblionix.com/?booklist=27917> jigsaw puzzles in excellent condition, and we've started circulating them as well. Hope this helps! Our patrons are really enjoying the games. If you need further information, let me know. Teresa L. Stannard, Library Director 401 S Riverview Dr., Parchment, MI 49004 269 343-7747 ext. 203 Parchmentlibrary.org We leave ours in the box for the most part and put one of those silicone h-bands around them so they stay shut. Sincerely, Adrienne Breznau she/her/hers Head of Access Services Royal Oak Public Library <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr y=gmail&source=g> 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr y=gmail&source=g> Royal Oak, MI 48067 BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Shelving unit available
by MAPL Director 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

We have a large double sided shelving unit available to be picked up. It is located at our Pellston Branch in Pellston, 49769. If you are interested send me an email for exact dimensions and details. It needs to be removed this month. -- Tanya Procknow, Director Mackinaw Area Public Library 528 W. Central Ave; PO Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (231)436-5451 - work fax (231) 436-7344 www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org

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Job Posting: Substitute Librarian
by Tammy Turgeon 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

The Sterling Heights Public Library is now hiring Substitute Librarians. Starting pay rate is $19/hr. Please see job posting and online application at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155388.careers?ShowJob=419845320. Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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This Thursday eve: "Protecting a Student's Right to Read in a Hyper-Partisan Environment"
by Kristin Fontichiaro 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

*Posted on behalf of the University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications:* Join us this *Thursday, January 6 at 8 pm ET/7pm CT* for a timely and sorely needed conversation: “Protecting a Student’s Right to Read in a Hyper-Partisan Environment” with award-winning school librarian and Office of Intellectual Freedom blogger, Jamie Gregory. Join fellow school librarians and school library professionals as we discuss the latest challenges, as well as practical steps for professional practice in 2022! Register for free at: https://bit.ly/scccl-webinar **About the Presenter** Jamie M. Gregory is a National Board Certified Teacher in Library Media working as the Upper School Librarian and journalism/newspaper teacher at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, SC. She is the recipient of the 2021 Media Literacy Teacher Award from the National Association for Media Literacy Education and the 2022 SCASL Upstate Region School Librarian of the Year. **Privacy Promise** To protect the ability of participants to exchange ideas in a safe and private environment, this webinar will be available to registered attendees only. A separate recording of the presentation only will be made available next week. -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Job Opportunity at YDL
by Julianne Smith 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Hello, YDL has an opening for a part-time Parapro dedicated to our early literacy TALK program. Please see attached for details. *_________________________* *Julianne Smith* *Assistant Director* *Ypsilanti District Library* *p. 734.879.1301* *We are SO open.* www.ypsilibrary.org

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Reminder: Free books available from MI's $mart Money Kids Read
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Reminder! You can still sign-up for Michigan's $mart Money Kids Read. [cid:image003.png@01D80159.25188270]Michigan Public Libraries: Would you like FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS to give away at your April storytimes? Michigan's $mart Money Kids Read program will once again take place during National Financial Literacy Month, April, 2022. With generous monetary support from Michigan Credit Unions, free books for interested public libraries to incorporate into story times, April 1-30, 2022, are being offered. 2022 Title: Count on Pablo! A Math Matters book, by Barbara deRubertis, illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh. What to do? * Plan your money-themed storytime(s) NOW, to take place between April 1-30, 2022! * Subscribe to receive monthly enews from the Michigan Financial Wellness Network; go to http://www.mifinancialwellness.org/partners.html & click "Subscribe". You'll receive periodic updates and notices. * Complete the MICHIGAN questionnaire for FREE BOOKS and, via RIDES/TLN, we'll send you books attending families to keep a copy. (quantities are limited) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6OQBXJBE8O6FnxJFWrB515trfM2aow_W…. You may also plan money-themed programs for TEENS & ADULTS during Smart Money Michigan Month. * As soon as you have your money-themed storytime event(s) finalized, share the information via our Michigan Event Sheet: * https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6_em9KnmQozw65doH9rqBv1TJH6PlRgt… * After your event takes place, it is imperative that you enter your participant number! You will return to your book request and enter the number of participants at the bottom of the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6OQBXJBE8O6FnxJFWrB515trfM2aow_W… * Stay in touch with the Michigan Financial Wellness Network and Smart Money Michigan initiative year-round! Go to and LIKE - our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MIFinancialWellness. And FOLLOW on twitter: www.twitter.com/MiFinWellNet<http://www.twitter.com/MiFinWellNet> Special THANKS to our generous 8-year-running $mart Money MI Kids Read underwriting partner, Michigan Credit Unions. Thanks also to the Library of Michigan, Novi Public Library, and The Library Network & RIDES for their support. Questions about the Michigan $mart Money Kids Read program may be directed to Michigan Financial Wellness Network Chair, Kelly Masters: MiFinancialWellness(a)gmail.com<mailto:MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com>. [cid:image010.png@01D7DA05.FC178350] [cid:image011.png@01D7DA05.FC178350] 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://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the MeL Maven Badge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…>! [cid:image001.png@01D7DA04.3D0CEAA0][cid:image002.png@01D7DA04.3D0CEAA0]

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U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Announces 3rd Annual U.P. Notable Books List
by Victor R. Volkman 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

*For Immediate Release…* Contact: Victor Volkman (734) 417-4266 President(a)UPPAA.org www.UPPAA.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> *U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Announces* *3rd Annual U.P. Notable Books List Books by U.P. authors and about the U.P. to be honored* Dear Victor Volkman MARQUETTE, MI (January 4th, 2022)— the *Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association* (UPPAA) announces the 3^rd Annual U.P. Notable Books List this week. UPPAA board member *Mikel Classen* (Sault Ste. Marie) initiated the effort as a response to the lack of representation of U.P. writers in other Michigan state literary circles. Classen said, “Traditionally, recognition of Michigan books has been dominated by the university presses downstate and we would like to take this opportunity to highlight literature that focuses closer to home for us.” *Evelyn Gathu*, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library, will continue the library's alliance with UPPAA to co-sponsor the U.P. Notable Book Club <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. The club is available to any U.P. resident and features monthly Zoom meetups with national bestselling U.P. Notable authors including *Karen Dionne* (/The Wicked Sister/). Members borrow the books from their local libraries or purchase at local stores prior to discussions. Presentations include author readings, a conversation on the making of the book, and a live Q&A with the audience. The next meeting is January 13th where /In the Night of Memory / will be discussed with author Linda LeGarde Grover. UP Notable Books medallion <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>To build this third annual list, UPPAA consulted with Upper Michigan booksellers, book reviewers, writers, and publishers to winnow down the notable books to a bare ten titles. You can find reviews of many of these books on the UP Book Review <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. It must be emphasized that the list is unranked, each title deserves equal merit as U.P. Notable Book. These ten books have been deemed essential reading for every U.P. lover and we highly recommend you ask your local librarian or booksellers for them today! 1. /Firekeeper’s Daughter /– Angeline Boulley (Henry Holt & Co., 2021) 2. /Great Lakes Monsters and Mysteries/ – Brad Blair & Tim Ellis (Visionary Living, 2021) 3. /Tin Camp Road /– Ellen Airgood (Riverhead Books, 2021) 4. /The Wicked Sister /– Karen Dionne (G.P. Putnam, 2021) 5. /The Sideroad Kids: Tales from Chippewa County/ – Sharon Kennedy (Modern History Press, 2021) 6. /U.P. Colony: The Story of Resource Exploitation in Upper Michigan/ – Phil Belfy (Ziibi Press, 2021) 7. /Woodburnings: Highlights from the First Five Years /– Joanna Walitalo (Modern History Press, 2021) 8. /The Home Wind /by Terri Martin (Gnarly Woods Pub, 2021) 9. /Once Upon a Twin: Poems /– Raymond Luczak (Gallaudet University Press, 2021) 10. /Legend of Kitch-iti-kipii /by Carole Hare (self-published, 2021) *New Feature for 2022 - /U.P. Notable Classics/* The U.P. Notable Books Committee is proud to announce a new initiative called/U.P. Notable Classics /that highlights significant U.P. themed literature that has remained essential for at least 10 years. It is the committee's hope that these books can bring enjoyment to a new generation of readers. * /Danny and the Boys: Being Some Legends of Hungry Hollow /– Robert Traver (a.k.a. John Voelker) (World Pub, 1951) * /You Wouldn’t Like it Here: A Guide to the Real Upper Peninsula of Michigan/ – Lon & Lynn Emerick (Avery, 2007) <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>The U.P. Notable Books List will appear in the upcoming *6th volume of /U.P. Reader/*, UPPAA’s own annual literary anthology featuring short stories, poetry and essays by its members. This successful publication helps spread the word about the organization, raise money for educational programming and encourages people in the Upper Peninsula and beyond to read U.P. writers. Complimentary copies of the /U.P. Reader/ are available to all U.P. educators and media for the asking. The on-sale date is scheduled for April 15^th . Consult your local bookseller for availability or purchase at Amazon. For more information, visit www.UPReader.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with more than 100 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing and publishing books. # # # ess.com

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Washington Post OpEd: The Golden Age of Public Libraries Dawns Again
by Jim Flury 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Good Morning, Happy New Year. Thought I would share this OpEd that appeared in the Washington Post on January 1: [ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/01/public-libraries-golden-… | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/01/public-libraries-golden-… ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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New Documents for December, 2021
by Bruce Sarjeant 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Good Morning. A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for this month: Simulation of Ground-Water Flow in the Glaciofluvial, Saginaw, Parma-Bayport, and Marshall Aquifers, Central Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Upper Peninsula Digital Network. Against their will: the situation in Xinjiang: forced labor in Xinjiang. Influenza A(H3N2) Outbreak on a University Campus — Michigan, October–November 2021. JFK Assassination Records - 2021 Additional Documents Release. 2022 Michigan Notable Books. Averting targeted school violence: a U.S. Secret Service analysis of plots against schools. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/147444222/December%202021%20New%20Docume… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Saline District Library Director job posting
by Mary Ellen Mulcrone 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Greetings! It has been my great pleasure to be part of the Saline District Library for the past six years, working with a wonderful staff, supportive board, and friendly community. Now I am looking forward to retirement, and it is time for the next lucky person to be Director of this great library. Many thanks to all of you who have helped me along the way these many years. I am proud of what has been accomplished during my tenure, and I’m sure that the next SDL Director will keep this library moving forward as it should. If you are interested in the position or know someone who is, please see the attached job posting and/or check our website for more details. www.salinelibrary.org Best regards, Mary Ellen Mary Ellen Mulcrone Director Saline District Library 555 N. Maple Road Saline, MI 48176 734-401-1283 www.salinelibrary.org

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