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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ALL KPL LOCATIONS WILL PROVIDE CURBSIDE-ONLY SERVICE BEGINNING JANUARY 5
by Farrell Howe 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2022 CONTACT: Farrell Howe | Marketing & Communications Manager 269-553-7879 All KPL Locations Will Provide Curbside-Only Service Beginning Wednesday, January 5 All Locations Will Be Closed January 4 to Prepare for Curbside Service Kalamazoo, MI–Monday, January 3, 2022. Due to the rapidly increasing number<https://www.kalcounty.com/hcs/datahub/covid19.php> of positive cases of COVID-19 in Kalamazoo and surrounding Michigan communities, Kalamazoo Public Library is prioritizing the health and safety of our patrons and staff and will be offering curbside service<http://www.kpl.gov/curbside> only at all five locations<http://www.kpl.gov/hours> beginning Wednesday, January 5. What You Need To Know * All KPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, January 4 to prepare for curbside service. * All KPL locations will reopen with curbside-only service on Wednesday, January 5. All KPL buildings will be closed to in-person access and services until further notice. Public restrooms, printing, copying, and faxing services will not be available. * Curbside service will be offered at all five KPL locations (beginning January 4) during the following hours: * Central<http://www.kpl.gov/cen> | Monday–Thursday, 10 am–6 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm * Oshtemo<http://www.kpl.gov/osh> | Monday–Thursday, 10 am–6 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Closed Sundays * Alma Powell<http://www.kpl.gov/pow>, Eastwood<http://www.kpl.gov/eas>, and Washington Square<http://www.kpl.gov/wsq> | Monday–Thursday, 1–6 pm, Friday 1–5 pm, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm, Closed Sundays What Will Be Available While all KPL buildings will be closed to in-person services, many library services will still be offered at all five locations including: * Place holds and pick up materials via curbside<http://www.kpl.gov/curbside> service. * 24-hour access to KPL’s online branch, kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> where patrons can access KPL’s digital collections<https://www.kpl.gov/digital-catalog/>, watch videos on KPL TV<http://www.kpl.gov/kpltv>, listen to KPL’s new podcast 5 Author Questions<http://www.kpl.gov/podcasts> and stay updated on the latest KPL news<https://www.kpl.gov/category/about/news/>. * Online programs for all ages will continue to be provided; check out KPL’s calendar at gov/events<http://www.kpl.gov/events>. * Check out a Chromebook<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/check-out-a-chromebook/> and/or hotspot<https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/item/?i=ent://SD_ILS/0/SD_ILS:1761053> and pick up via curbside service at any KPL location. * Library of Things<http://www.kpl.gov/things> will be available for curbside service. * Readers Advisory: Are you interested in trying a new author or genre and don’t know where to start? Do you want to provide your child or teen with the latest new releases but don’t know what to look for? Get the help you need via Readers Advisory! Call (269) 553-7800 or contact us via online chat<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/ask-a-librarian/>. * Ask a Librarian online chat<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/ask-a-librarian/>. Contact us online via open hours for quick assistance. * Need tax forms<https://www.kpl.gov/patron-support/resources/tax-info/tax-information/> or divorce packets<https://www.kpl.gov/law-library/divorce-packets/>? No problem! Pick-up via curbside service is available at all KPL locations. Just request one when you arrive at your preferred KPL curbside location. * Looking for an obituary, historical photographs, or articles? Contact our Local History department<https://www.kpl.gov/category/local-history/genealogy/obituary-and-article-r…>! * Can’t pick up your materials via curbside service? No problem! Check out our ViaMail<https://www.kpl.gov/category/patron-support/resources/viamail/> service to see if you qualify. Kalamazoo Public Library appreciates the community’s continued patience, understanding, and support of our efforts to keep our patrons and staff safe. We will reassess the COVID numbers in our area in 2 weeks to determine when it will be safe to reopen our locations to in-person services. #### Farrell Howe | Marketing & Communications Manager Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Kalamazoo Public Library | CEN 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 (269) 553-7879 [Kalamazoo Public Library]<https://www.kpl.gov/> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooPublicLibrary/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/kzoolibrary/?hl=en> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/KzooLibrary?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctw…> [Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYzLAHao4uPeBV-peFrUxQ>

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Chat Program/ Chat Apps
by Mary Ruge 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Hello and Happy New Year! I was researching chat apps for our site and was wondering if any of you have one that you particularly like. For clarification, by "chat program" I mean a chat box that pops up on your library site that patrons can use to ask questions (meaning they can ask live). Preferably, we would like a multi-platform chat program (meaning they can chat live with a librarian via SMS, website,etc. Social media integration would be preferable as well. Some examples of these programs include LibAnswers from Springshare, Tidio, and LiveChat. If you use any of these programs or a program LIKE these, would you please help me out by providing the following information? 1. Name of program 2. Cost of program 3. Do you like it? Why or why not? 4. Does it get much use? 5. When did you make it available to the public? 6. Is there anything else you think I should know about this program? Thank you in advance for any help and clarity you may be able to provide! *Mary Ruge* Adult Services Librarian *Hackley Public Library* *316 W. Webster Ave* *Muskegon, MI 49440* *mruge(a)hackleylibrary.org <mruge(a)hackleylibrary.org>* *(231) 722-8005* Pronouns: She/Her (What is this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why>)

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Library of Michigan - Job Opening, Secretary
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

The Department of Education has posted a Secretary 9 position (3103-22-029 LH), Library of Michigan, on the State of Michigan posting site. This full-time permanent position is located in Lansing and is open to internal employees and outside applicants. To apply and/or view the position description, click on the link below. Deadline to submit an application is January 19 at 5pm Eastern. Secretary 9 - Library of Michigan <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/3356528/secretary-9?de…> Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | 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/>

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Program Recommendation - Travel Speaker
by Danielle Hansard 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Hi all, I’d like to share the contact information for a speaker we’ve had several times at our library, who I highly recommend. Mariya Fogarasi has traveled to and lived in several different countries across the world, and when she returned to the U.S. in 2016, she began speaking about her travels. Her presentations are very engaging and she's great with the audience. Her website is https://mariyatravels.net/ and her email is mariyatf(a)umich.edu. Best, Danielle ---------------------------------------------------------- Danielle Hansard Reference Librarian William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Pkwy. Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 ext. 2845 danielle.hansard(a)westlandlibrary.org [https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/093e5cae-0708-434f-ba53-01f7fceec049/For%2…]<https://mariyatravels.net/> Mariya Travels<https://mariyatravels.net/> With 82 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous state in the European Union and after the United States, the most popular immigrant destination in the world. mariyatravels.net

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Reminder - Grant Opportunity for Public and Academic Libraries - Financial Education and Inclusion - Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2022
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

The FINRA Foundation is now accepting grant applications to help public and academic libraries meet the financial education needs of their communities and foster financial inclusion. The maximum grant amount is $50,000. The first application deadline is March 1, 2022. For details, visit: www.finrafoundation.org/people-we-help/library-grants-program. For questions about this grant opportunity, please contact Robert.Ganem(a)finra.org<mailto:Robert.Ganem@finra.org>. The FINRA Foundation supports innovative research and educational projects that give underserved Americans the knowledge, skills, and tools to make sound financial decisions throughout life. For more information about FINRA Foundation initiatives, visit www.finrafoundation.org<http://www.finrafoundation.org>. [cid:image002.png@01D7FE26.A5BB0AF0] Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | 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/> 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…>! #imls

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United for Libraries Learning Live session on Friends and libraries working together
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

View online at: https://ala.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3… [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/UFL/ufl-newsletter-template/190403-…] IN THIS ISSUE Join us for "Friends and Foundations Working Effectively with the Library" <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>[https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/Learning%20LIVE%20logo%20(L).png?cb…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…><https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Our Learning Live series will continue Tues., January 11th at 2 p.m. ET.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> The Learning Live program is presented free to United for Libraries group, personal, and Statewide Group Members. Michigan public libraries are Statewide Group Members. This session will provide guidance on the tools and techniques needed for effective collaboration between Friends groups, Foundation members, libraries, and library directors. Presenters will discuss the roles of each group in relation to the library and provide resources on MOUs, guidelines for giving, and other subjects. Speakers will include Judy Hills, President of the Friends of the North Carolina Public Libraries, and Peter Pearson, Founder/Senior Consultant at Library Strategies Consulting Group and a past President of United for Libraries. [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/Judy%20Hills.png?cb=781744] Judy Hills is the President of the Friends of the North Carolina Public Libraries (FONCPL) and Vice-President of the Friends of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. Now retired, her first career was as a registered nurse; her second career was in commercial real estate; and her third career was in nonprofit and quasi-governmental organizations (similar to regional library systems). At the end of her career, she was the Executive Director of a nine-county planning organization. She helped secure many millions of dollars in federal, state, and other grants, and continues to provide grant opportunity information to the nonprofit community. [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/Peter%20Pearson.png?cb=431291] Peter Pearson is lead consultant and co-founder of Library Strategies Consulting Group. He was president of the Friends of the Saint Paul (Minn.) Public Library for 25 years, and was a founder of Library Strategies. As president of the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, he led three capital campaigns and coordinated an annual grassroots advocacy campaign that added millions of dollars of public funding to the library's budget. He also served as a Trustee for the Twin Cities Regional Library System for 10 years. [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Register <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/UFL/ufl-newsletter-template/190403-…] This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | 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/>

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CSLP Newsletter: December 2021
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

View this email in your browser<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/d8ee8449-4e6f-9e…] The 2022 Products have launched! Check them out today! https://shop.cslpreads.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.cslp…> [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/125897c3-489d-e5…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Rocky 'Possum's Op'Awesome Adventure by Angelique Carico, Britton Newland, Eva Gryder & Mason McLain It began with a request from Taylorsville Town Councilwoman, Kim Brown, who wished for a holiday story stroll. In spring of 2021, the State Library held an outdoor programming webinar with UNC-G Assistant Professor of Library & Information Science, Dr. Noah Lenstra. Youth services staff across North Carolina shared activities which spurred an idea for ACL's children's librarian, Melissa Hager: Encourage summer learners to share stories, artwork, and facts about the much-maligned opossum on painted rocks. All in an effort to combat mis- and dis-information about North America's lone marsupial. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/bc405c33-afa4-60…] With COVID, most library event programming in the summer of 2021 halted, including the annual hike at Rocky Face Mountain, a former rock quarry. The hike had been featured in Dr. Lenstra's book, Healthy Living at the Library. The rock painting activity allowed for the mountain to come to the county libraries. As rocks. Lots and lots of rocks! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/fdf89ffe-a00e-3c…] Procuring a Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small & Rural Libraries grant from the American Library Association, Alexander County Library was able to plan activities for almost a year. The summer learning program Tails and Tales kicked off on June 18, 2021.The Neighbors bluegrass band entertained, then Bethlehem artist, Richard Sinclair, unveiled the metal opossum sculpture found on the book's cover. Wildlife experts Melody Heath and Cathy Herbert shared facts (as well as a live, juvenile opossum) with gathered patrons. Everyone had an opportunity to participate in the conversation by asking questions and sharing stories. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/a938f0f5-ff12-ec…] Through the summer, teens volunteered at the library to prepare rocks upon which summer learners could paint and write. The volunteers also designed works from written questions and answers.163 stones were fashioned through August 2021 and were displayed as the opossum sculpture's tail in the main library's lawn. Teen writers Angelique Carico, Britton Newland, Eva Gryder, and Mason McLain met in person and online to craft the story, their words inspired by the creative rocks. The main character's name was determined by a library contest-with Rocky coming out on top. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/fa696846-556f-4f…] Many businesses and organizations in the town of Taylorsville agreed to allow story pages to be displayed in their front windows through the holiday season of 2021. This allowed families and interested parties to walk the festive streets to learn about opossums and be amazed by the creativity of the youth. Families who completed the Tail Tale Trail received a copy of the book at the main library in Taylorsville. Eagle Scout candidate, Mason James, is making steel frames to house the story pages. These will be installed by a local Boy Scout troop on a trail at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. The project will be unveiled in May 2022. Not only will Rocky's story be featured, but the library hopes other tales can be shared at the park through the years. Alexander County Library wishes to thank everyone for their part in this endeavor, especially the teen writers, the American Library Association, and The Taylorsville Times for publishing the book and pages. The activity promotes literacy and learning, libraries, health, physical activity, the arts, storytelling, and community building. What "Tales" did your library have to tell for 2021? What "Possibilities" do you see for your library in 2022? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas for 2022 to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Public libraries feed hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer - and throughout the year. The CSLP's Child and Community Well-Being committee encourages library involvement in activities that support wellness, from summer and afterschool meals, to well-being programming, to support for basic needs, all to help children, teens, and communities stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. Resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. A StoryWalk(r) for Any Budget by Ally Doliboa, Youth Programming Coordinator MidPointe Library System, Middletown OH In this time of social distancing, one of the most popular items for libraries is having a StoryWalk(r) available for the community. As someone who loves literature and nature, I couldn't jump fast enough at bringing two passions together, but I quickly became overwhelmed as I researched the options for bringing this dream to fruition. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/9385892b-28ea-93…] My library already had one permanent StoryWalk(r) in place when I received a grant to put more in a different part of our service area. The first StoryWalk(r) we installed was at a local park that included special posts, contractors, and a significant, grant-funded budget. While the community loves having this StoryWalk(r) it just isn't always doable. The community I focused my grant on is an underserved community with a poverty rate of 24.1% (more than double the national rate in 2020). I wanted to put more than one StoryWalk(r) in that community due to the size of the city and knowing that statistic and so I started researching temporary options. A practical possibility kept coming up in my research involved using metal sign frames and corrugated plastic signs. Given the fact that I was planning on installing these strictly during our Summer Reading Program and that I found 8 places to display them, this idea seemed to be perfect. The frames and signs held up nicely during humid Ohio summer months (word to the wise: don't plan on installing the sign frames when it hasn't rained lately!) and were a low budget option. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/727c9166-0184-a9…] We ended up tweaking the designs a bit for the StoryWalk(r) that we placed at one of our branches. There's not much of a grassy area at that location so we took the StoryWalk(r) inside the building, to keep children and families safe from the busy roads that surround that branch. I realize the irony of putting a StoryWalk(r) inside, but patron safety came first - and it gave them an opportunity to explore all corners of the building. We also utilized a fence that surrounded a playground at one of our local parks to hold the StoryWalk(r) signs instead of putting the frames and signs out at the playground. That option requires even less of a budget and works just as well. A StoryWalk(r) is a great addition to a community, and there are endless ways to display the books. Don't let a budget limit stop you from working with your community partners to get a StoryWalk(r) in your community, and most importantly, don't overthink it. It can be simple and just as valuable to your patrons as an expensive, permanent option. Summer Reading - Not Just for the Summer! By: Elizabeth Boggs, Assistant Branch Manager, Katherine Tyra Branch Library, Houston, TX Want to drum up interest for your summer reading program? Try hosting a reading program in the winter! In December/January, my library hosts a winter break reading challenge. By hosting a reading challenge in the winter, we draw attention to the library's reading programs year-round. It can be a great way to engage regular summer reading participants and remind patrons that another reading challenge will start in the summer! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/45134596-8903-bc…] Just like with our summer reading challenge, anyone can participate in our winter break reading challenge. Last year, we had 23 participants, including 8 adults, 2 teens, and 13 kids - not bad for the building being closed due to COVID! Unlike our summer reading challenge, the winter break reading challenge is a pared down passive program. Patrons must read in three categories to form a tic-tac-toe. They can then fill out an online form to enter to win a Target gift card. If you want, you can theme your reading challenge around winter (snowflakes are a favorite decor choice of ours!). It would also be a great opportunity to use summer reading theme graphics and advertise your summer reading program. Whatever you choose, I hope you try out this new reading challenge to keep your patrons engaged and boost your reading program numbers year round. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/c924e6fa-9325-89…] What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2022: Theme/Oceanography; Slogan/"Oceans of Possibilities" Artist/Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme/Kindness and Friendship; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison 2024: Theme/Adventure; Slogan/"Adventure Begins at Your Library"; Artist/Juana Martinez-Neal 2025: Theme/Art; Slogan/TBD; Artist/Brian Floca Was this forwarded to you? 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Recording now available - From Diversity to Inclusion: How to Audit Your Collection and Why
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

As promised, the recording of From Diversity to Inclusion: How to Audit Your Collection and Why is now available: https://youtu.be/vzK0dL_QSC0. Slides can be found at: https://bit.ly/DA_12_21. Kymberlee Powe, Children and YA Consultant for the Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development, dives into the makeup of the publishing industry. You will learn how to identify the difference between a diverse collection and an inclusive one and walk through the logistics of performing a diversity audit of your collection. The examples and resources provided in this session will focus on youth collections; however, the methodology of performing a diversity audit, and the reasons to do so, are universal to all collections. This presentation is brought to you by the Connecticut State Library, in collaboration with the Indiana State Library, the Library of Michigan, and the State Library of Ohio. 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@01D7FC92.2DBBDBF0] [cid:image002.png@01D7FC92.2DBBDBF0]

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2022 Michigan Notable Books List
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2022 Michigan Notable Books list was released over the weekend through both the Detroit Free Press and on the Library of Michigan's website: Detroit Free Press article: https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/2022/01/02/michigan-notable-books… 2022 Michigan Notable Books list: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88854_90002-574728-… Press Release: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88857_20585-574773-… We also announced the list on the Library of Michigan's social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/posts/10158264133431771 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich/status/1477664709956575246 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYO6AnNLUf6/ Many of you have already shared the list on either your library's social media outlets or your personal accounts (thank you!). If you haven't done so yet, we encourage everyone to do so in order to get the word out. Over the next few months, we will highlight each individual title on our social media accounts so please share those as well. Additional social media graphics will soon be available on the main Michigan Notable Books page so feel free to utilize them once they are uploaded: www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<http://www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks>. COVID permitting, we are planning on having the Michigan Notable Books Author Tour later this year. I will send out additional information about the tour (including how libraries can apply to host one of the 2022 authors) over the next few weeks. Night for Notables will also be taking place in-person this year and is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Library of Michigan. We are extending invitations to all the authors of the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Michigan Notable Books lists to be honored at this year's Night for Notables. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov>. Thank you for all your help and we're looking forward to another year of showcasing the great stories that come from Michigan! Adam Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…> Follow us: Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> | Instagram<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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Job Posting: Director, Leelanau Township Library, Northport, MI.
by Mark Morton 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Library Director –Leelanau Township Library located in Northport, MI - Full Time Position 35 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Masters Degree; three or more years of work experience, preferably in a library setting. A complete job posting and job description can be found in the attached documents. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references by January 7, 2022 to ltldirectorsearch(a)gmail.com (preferred) or mail to: Leelanau Township, Attn: Library Director Search Committee, PO Box 338, Northport, MI 49670. No telephone calls please. Mark Morton, Chair Director Search Committee, Leelanau Township Library -- *Mark Morton* Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St PO Box 736 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152

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