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Roblox Gaming
by EMAIL TEAM 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Has anyone used one of the Roblox games for a gaming program for elementary school or middle school children? Looking for recommendations. We had Minecraft.edu on each computer, but we got new computers and our tech person does not know how to get Minecraft back on the new devices. Roblox seems to be popular, but there are so many games. Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Community events in library calendar
by Shannon Powers 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Hello all, Do any of your libraries have practices or policies around putting non-library community events up on your website or online calendar? We generally only put library events in our calendar, but we’ve had several requests lately and I’m curious if anyone else does this. Do you have criteria for approving what events go up? Thanks! Shannon -- Shannon Powers *Head of Information Services* Information Services Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X217 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e:spowers@chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary> <https://art.chelseadistrictlibrary.org/>

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board book collection policy or guidelines
by Megan Goedge 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Hello, Board books are great! And sometimes gross! Would anyone with formal or informal board book collection policies or guidelines share with me off list? I've created one for my library and am curious how it compares to others. I'm glad to share mine with anyone, too. Megan Megan Goedge (she/her) Children's Librarian Petoskey District Library 231-758-3123

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Job Posting at the Rochester Hills Public Library - Circulation Assistant
by Meggie Brody 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

The Rochester Hills Public Library has an immediate opening for a Circulation Assistant <https://rhpl.org/connect/job-opportunities>. Do you want to work with a vibrant and innovative team? Then this is the position for you. The provisional circulation assistant is typically assigned 10-20 hours a week (including evening and weekend hours) and is responsible for materials circulation and resolving patron account questions. The Rochester Hills Public Library is located in downtown Rochester, MI and is part of The Library Network and Metro Net Consortium, and we utilize the Polaris ILS as our computer system. The Board of Trustees and staff recently completed an ambitious strategic plan. Our mission is to empower people to explore and create with resources that enlighten, educate, entertain, and inform. If you are passionate about providing exceptional library service in a future-focused library system, we want you to apply and join our team! The position is open until filled. *Meggie Brody* (she/her <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why>) *Circulation and User Experience Manager* Rochester Hills Public Library | rhpl.org 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307 Meggie.Brody(a)rhpl.org <meggie.brody(a)rhpl.org> | 248-650-7162

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Significant Changes Coming to Federal PSLF Program
by Maria Williams 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Dear Michlib- Today the Department of Education announced a substantial overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which may be of interest to many employees of public and other libraries in Michigan. Here is the link to the fact sheet: [ https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-public-service-loan-forgi… | https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-public-service-loan-forgi… ] Here is a link to an NPR article: [ https://www.npr.org/2021/10/06/1043332307/public-service-loan-forgiveness-e… | https://www.npr.org/2021/10/06/1043332307/public-service-loan-forgiveness-e… ] May the odds be ever in your favor! M. Maria Williams Assistant Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 208 [ mailto:mwilliams@northvillelibrary.org | mwilliams(a)northvillelibrary.org ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi… | Currently Reading ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi… ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature | ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_… | Get your own email signature ]

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ZV341 packing materials
by Joyce Gendron 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Greetings all you fabulous librarians! We are looking for about ten large envelopes to use for large books when we send out RIDES materials. Would any of you be able to spare any? Thank you! Joyce M. Gendron Waldron District Library ZV-341

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Transitioning individuals and library accounts
by Janelle Bishop 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Hello Everyone, We are seeing more and more transitioning adults and teens in the library whose legal names are not their preferred names (and their legal names may not match their gender anymore). How is everyone handling this issue? Specifically with the information on their library accounts because I believe we have to put their legal name on their account. Are you putting their preferred names in their account somewhere? In a related question: Does anyone put nicknames on patron's accounts? For example, a patron's legal name is Robert James Smith but goes by James. Do you have some note somewhere with James as a preferred name? Any information on how you are handling this would be greatly appreciated... Thanks, Janelle Janelle (Martin) Bishop Head of Fiction Marguerite deAngeli Library Lapeer District Library 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org 810-664-6971 ext 3218

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CALL - LOEX 2022: Call for Breakout Session Proposals
by Amanda Nichols Hess 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

**Please excuse cross-postings** *CALL - LOEX 2022: Call for Breakout Session Proposals* We Can Do It!: Retooling Library Instruction for Today's Learning Environments 50th Annual LOEX Conference May 5-7, 2022 Ypsilanti, Michigan LOEX is returning in person and going back to its Michigan roots in May 2022 -- the home of Rosie the Riveter and the assembly line. Just as Rosie stepped up to the production line, we invite you to share how you're pushing the boundaries of information literacy instruction in your work. Meet with like-minded colleagues to discuss how both instructional ingenuity and tried-and-true successes can impact 21st century student learning. There may be bumps in the road or breaks in the line, but we can do it! This year's LOEX tracks are: - Pedagogy: Instructional Nuts and Bolts - Assessment: Building in Quality Control - Innovation: R&D in Information Literacy Instruction - Leadership: Stepping Up to the Line - Failures and Problem-Solving: Overhauling and Reinventing - Collaboration and Outreach: Assembling Diverse Production Teams Proposals for 50-minute long presentations and interactive workshops can be submitted only through the online submission form and must be received by Monday, November 29, 2021. The primary contact for the proposal will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted and will be notified if the proposal has been accepted for presentation by Monday, January 17, 2022. For more details, please visit *http://www.loexconference.org/breakout-proposals/ <http://www.loexconference.org/breakout-proposals/>* -- Amanda Nichols Hess, Ph.D. she / her Coordinator of Instruction & Research Help Liaison Librarian for the School of Education & Human Services Oakland University Libraries 248 Kresge Library 100 Library Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4479 (248) 370.2487 | nichols(a)oakland.edu *Oakland University resides on the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary **lands of the Anishinaabe, known as the Three Fires Confederacy, **comprising the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi. The land was ceded in the **1807 Treaty of Detroit and makes up southeast Michigan.* *In recognizing the history and respecting the sovereignty of Michigan’s **Indian Nations, Oakland University honors the heritage of Indigenous **communities and their significant role in shaping the course of this region.*

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Job Posting: Technology Specialist
by Shannon Powers 05 Oct '21

05 Oct '21

Chelsea District Library (CDL) is seeking an energetic, organized, and engaging person to join us as a technology specialist. This person understands the necessity and value of public libraries and their ability to transform lives in small and large ways. As the Technology Specialist at CDL, you will find opportunities to share and learn in a team environment. In this position, you will join the library staff and board in developing the resources, programming, and services that enable the library to achieve its mission and implement its strategic plan. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and enjoy working with senior citizens, and have a desire to learn system administration duties. Why Chelsea District Library? CDL is a nationally recognized library located in historic downtown Chelsea with a mission to engage, inspire, and equip through evolving resources and service. An integral part of the Chelsea community, we provide patrons of all ages with a variety of services, resources, and programs to meet the educational, recreational, and informational needs of the community we serve. We truly believe that coming to work every day should be fun, challenging, and supportive! We look forward to hearing how you can support our mission and contribute to our culture. Pre-interview questions (to be submitted with application materials): - How do you see the role of Technology Specialist responding to our library’s mission? - What qualifications and qualities are important in the role of a public library Technology Specialist? Describe at least three. - What is your vision of the role of the library Technology Specialist in the future? Items to submit (in a single PDF file): 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Answers to pre-interview questions 4. CDL job application <https://chelseadistrictlibrary.org/about-us/employment-cdl/> Apply to: jobs(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org <cberggren(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org> Deadline for applications: October 22, 2021 by 5PM Interviews anticipated: Week of November 8th Target starting date: January 4, 2022 Shannon Powers *Head of Information Services* Information Services Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X217 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e:spowers@chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary> <https://art.chelseadistrictlibrary.org/>

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we had to change the date on the program about maps from the redistricting commission
by Jennifer Dye 05 Oct '21

05 Oct '21

Sorry that we had to change the date. The draft maps will not be released until October 12, the original date for this program. I have sent messages to the people who had already registered, and will be deleting the original Eventbrite post. https://dpl-redistricting-maps-updated.eventbrite.com The program will be recorded. Jennifer Jennifer Dye BST/SSER, Assistant Manager Main Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave. M-Th 10-8 F-Sat 10-6 Detroit, Michigan 48202

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