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Free Books
by librarydirector＠sodustwplibrary.org 05 Jun '21

05 Jun '21

Sodus Township Library has multiple copies of the following books, available to give away to other libraries: 1. The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan 2. The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan 3. Rise of the Isle of Lost by Melissa de la Cruz 4. Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village by Leila Howland 5. Kingdom Keepers: The Insider by Ridley Pearson 6. Kingdom Keepers: The Return/Disney at Last by Ridely Pearson Please contact me directly at librarydirector(a)sodustwplibrary.org mailto:librarydirector@sodustwplibrary.org if you are interested, email subject line "Free Books". Please let me know how many copies of each you would like, and I will try to accommodate as many requests as I can. They are all in brand new condition, and I can send them through Rides immediately. Kaela Cochran librarydirector(a)sodustwplibrary.org 3776 Naomi Rd Sodus, MI 49126 (269) 925-0903

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Job Postings
by Mary Rzepczynski 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

The Delta Township Manager's Office will be accepting applications for the following positions at the Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Road in Lansing, Michigan until Thursday, June 10, 2021. Head of Adult Services (full-time) Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs a variety of professional and public services duties and responsibilities pertaining to the provision of reference and reader's advisory services, programming, outreach, and collection development. This position requires a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school. A minimum one (1) year library experience desired. Youth Services Assistant (part-time) Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services, performs a variety of services to young patrons and families in the Youth Services department, including planning and presenting programming; providing informational, readers' advisory, and technology assistance to patrons; and performing routine library and clerical tasks. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree. A minimum of six months library experience is desired. Library Services Assistant (part-time) Performs a variety of services to patrons throughout the library and around the community. Provides reference and reader's advisory services in person, and using phone, chat, email. Performs routine library and clerical tasks. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree. A minimum of six months library experience is desired. Library Page (part-time) Under the supervision of the Head of Circulation Services, performs a variety of duties and responsibilities that assists in the smooth and efficient operation of the library, including shelving library materials, and assisting library patrons, as well as operating standard library equipment. Applicants under the age of 18 must be able to obtain a work permit if selected for hire. Full job description and application information can be found at: https://www.dtdl.org/about_us/employment_opportunities.php Mary Rzepczynski | Library Director | She/Her/Hers Delta Township District Library | dtdl.org | @DeltaTwpLibrary

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new chart of accounts
by Perri Saunders 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

Does anyone in the Class 1 to Class 4 range have their new chart of accounts in place, or have a work in progress they could share? I'm working on ours (and would be glad to share my draft) but it would be great to see what other libraries are doing. Thanks in advance, Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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New Chart of Accounts
by Amy Goldyn 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

If you are a Class 6 library and have done the Uniform Chart of Accounts update, would you be willing to share yours off list? I'm working on ours and want to make sure that I'm on the right track. Amy Goldyn Finance Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504 Phone: 810-230-3334 Fax: 810-732-1161

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FW: Trustee Times - June 2021
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

The Trustee Times is emailed directly to public library directors, trustees, and cooperative director addresses submitted in a library’s annual report. Please feel free to forward to any you think may find the content of interest. Shannon The TPossible Changes in Millage Election Dates, Resources for New Trustees, Continuing Education and More! [Library of Michigan logo] Trustee Times - June 2021 Trustee Times is a bi-monthly newsletter published by the Library of Michigan, featuring information of interest to public library boards. Information included in this newsletter is for informational purposes, and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult your library’s attorney with any questions about your specific situation. [Picture of Delton District Library Building] In This Issue: * Possible Changes to Millage Election Dates for Libraries * Resources for New Trustees - Library of Michigan's Quality Services Audit Checklist (QSAC) Program * Upcoming Trustee Training Opportunities * Tips - Why is Continuing Education and Professional Development Important for Staff and Trustees? * Stay Connected Possible Changes to Millage Election Dates for Libraries [Silhouette of hand dropping a vote into a ballot box]HB 4530<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, is one of a few bills (numbers 4530 through 4533) working their way through the Michigan Legislature that would change election dates in Michigan, from the current three times per year (May, August & November) to two times per year. The bills would eliminate the August and May elections and replace them with a June election. Below you can find the arguments for and against the proposed changes. Supporters of these bills argue that municipalities (school districts, libraries, road commissions, etc.) purposefully place millages on the ballot in the August election when many residents may be out of town or less likely to vote. This practice is described as a “stealth election” and is thought to improve the odds of a millage win. Moving to two elections a year will save municipalities approximately $2,700 per precinct. The move would also save clerks the additional work and effort associated with an additional election per year. Those opposing the proposed changes argue that millages for small or low-profile purposes are often placed on the ballot in May or August because it gives the entity the ability to better educate the citizens since the ballot is not as crowded. A ballot crowded with many millage questions can be very detrimental to smaller millages or more complex issues because voters become overwhelmed with the amount of ballot questions. In addition, candidates with smaller budgets could be negatively affected since they will not be able to campaign in the summer for primaries that will now be in June. It could deter less-funded candidates from running. The bills are currently in the Senate Committee on Elections and have already passed the House. What could this mean for Public Libraries? Opponents believe this change has the potential to be extremely problematic for library millages. Libraries will have to plan their millage campaigns carefully to ensure that they will be able to have another try if the first try fails, and they will have to determine how to contend with multiple other millage campaigns and ballot questions while campaigning and educating voters. Libraries depend on their millages. This bill reduces the options a library has for when to put their millage on the ballot. This has been tried before and defeated. What is different this time? This bill has gained strong support in the legislature. Recent election issues and controversy have made the concept of fewer elections attractive. The Secretary of State is now in favor of this plan, and municipalities are looking to save funds. Municipal clerks support these bills. The bill has been passed by the House of Representatives and is currently in a Senate Committee. There is some strong opposition to this bill – schools and municipal associations are opposed to this bill, as is the Michigan Library Association. However, even with rigorous lobbying against them, the bill still passed the House. Library Trustees can review this and other legislation and advocate on behalf of their libraries by contacting their elected officials. To learn more about these bills and their potential impact, check out the following sources: HB 4530,<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> HB 4531,<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> HB 4532,<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> HB 4533<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Michigan legislature text and information. Also lists sponsors. Michigan Votes.org information (non-partisan)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> MLA Call to Action HB 4530<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> AP Wire story on Election Bills<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Interested in learning about other bills pending in the legislature that might affect libraries? Stay connected with the Michigan Library Association<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, a statewide advocacy and support organization serving Michigan libraries and review their list of priority legislation<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. ________________________________ Resources for New Trustees - Library of Michigan's Quality Services Audit Checklist (QSAC) Program [Hands typing on a laptop]Quality measures provide a foundation on which to build coherent efforts to increase the quality and impact of library services, improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of employees, and ultimately to strengthen the organization as a whole. Libraries need such a foundation, especially in times of rapid change and evolution, in order to choose the most efficient and productive paths for providing good value to their communities through high quality staff, services, programs and collections. The Library of Michigan’s (LM) Quality Service Audit Checklist (QSAC) program is a voluntary management standards program that assists public libraries by setting benchmarks in several areas including: Governance & Administration; Human Resources; Services; Collection Development; Technology; Facilities & Equipment; and Public Relations. The program is especially helpful as a tool to assist trustees understand the baseline level of services expected of a public library. Why participate in the QSAC program? Quality measures can be used to educate staff, trustees, local authorities, and state legislators. They can show your community what you have achieved with your current funding, and what could be possible if that funding was increased. The measures can be used as part of strategic planning, as examples of where and how your library can grow and improve. They are an advocacy tool for every library, regardless of size or funding level. LM also recognizes public libraries as they achieve each level in the program. Libraries can be certified at the Essential, Enhanced, and Excellent levels. Enhanced and Excellent levels are recognized with a plaque that can be displayed in the library and Essential level libraries receive a certificate. All libraries also receive window clings for their buildings and can add logos to their websites to help denote their achievements. To get started with the QSAC program visit the website and review the 2020 QSAC All Measures All Areas<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> document to find out what measures your library would need to meet to be certified at each level. After reviewing to ensure the library meets all the current measures of the Essential Level, use the online form to submit your application. Libraries should start the process with the Essential Level and then apply for subsequent higher levels if they are able to meet the higher level of measures. Certification in each level lasts for three years. At the end of that time a library will need to re-apply to maintain certification. Every three years the Library of Michigan convenes a committee to review the measures and make updates necessary to maintain current practices in library administration. If you are a new trustee and would like to learn more about the program visit the QSAC web page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> to find out more or contact us with any questions. ________________________________ Upcoming Trustee Training Opportunities [Man's hands taking notes as though he is in a class]Summer brings a variety of training sessions of interest to trustees. You can find full details and registration for these online webinars using the links below or on our website<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> under LM Continuing Education Opportunities. Navigating the New Normal: Libraries and Loosening Restrictions<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> June 10 at 1pm ET. The first of June began the reopening of workplaces and businesses after months of COVID-19 restrictions. July 1, 2021 promises even more of a "return to normal." What do these changes mean to libraries struggling with staff anxiety, patron anxiety - and that pesky vaccination situation? Employment attorney Mike Blum and library law attorney Anne Seurynck are pairing up to offer Michigan libraries tips and suggestions on finding their "new normal." Smile! First Amendment Audits and Public Libraries Webinar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> June 24 at 10am ET. "First Amendment Audits," where activists enter a public building and proceed to film and/or record images and sound within the building are starting to occur within public libraries. This session will discuss what can legally be recorded within a library, and what libraries can do if they are "audited." Engaging Equity Endeavors: Unshelving the Fear in Your DEI Mission Webinar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> July 9 at 12:00 noon ET. How can you utilize the opportunity of DEI in every aspect of your library from the lobby to the boardroom? This webinar seeks to empower and educate on the importance of DEI work in every level of library involvement, considering patrons, vendors, staff and the board of trustees. Presenter is Mental Health Professional and DEI Consultant, Tara Michener, MA, LPC, NCC, RYT 200. Ms. Michener also has experience as a Library Trustee. Trustee Training 101: The Basics Webinar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> July 12 at 1pm ET. Part 1 of a two part general board training series. Part 1 covers roles, responsibilities, duties and authority of library board members. Presenters include the Chair of the Kent District Library Board, Shirley Bruursema. Trustee Training 102: Advanced Trustee Webinar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> July 19 at 1pm ET. Part 2 of a two part general board training series. Part 2 covers the Open Meetings Act, Library funding and the relationship between boards and directors. Presenters include the Chair of the Kent District Library Board, Shirley Bruursema. WebJunction Resources for Friends, Trustees, and Volunteers<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> is where you can find resources, recorded webinars, and support materials for trustees. A selection of Webjunction resources of interest to library trustees: Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> This webinar explores communication tools and strategies for boards and library staff to be better prepared for unknown changes. Encouraging Motivation in the Workplace<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Employees with a high level of motivation at work have a positive impact on overall organizational success, but the topic of motivation is complex. Encouraging Motivation in the Workplace will help supervisors understand the nature of motivation, discover their own and their employees’ motivational preferences, and apply strategies to tap those preferences to increase motivation across the team. On Implicit Bias and Communication<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> July 8 at 3pm ET. Reflect on how life experiences, traditions, and beliefs impact communication and explore strategies for facilitating deeper discussions and stronger connections as steps toward developing a more community-centered library. Managing Conflict for Supervisor Success<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Conflict inevitably arises in any workplace - it's just what happens when people work together, mingle their personalities, and encounter stresses. The Managing Conflict for Supervisor Success curriculum will help supervisors build skills to improve their relationships with their coworkers, managers, staff and patrons, resulting in more effective communication and collaboration. Building a Culture of Learning with Library Boards<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Recorded webinar and support materials on how trustees can be receptive to supporting continuing education, in policy, planning, and budgeting. ________________________________ Have you missed an issue of the Trustee Times? October 2020<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> December 2020<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> February 2021 <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> April 2021<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ Tips - Why is Continuing Education and Professional Development Important for Staff and Trustees? [Open laptop, cup of coffee, open notepad with pen, and cellphone]Libraries must constantly change to serve the needs of their local population. Our users’ needs change, and their expectations for new or different services and programs play a part in the growth of the organization and its service to the community. So how do you ensure your library staff, director and all its trustees are ready to meet the challenges associated with this change? You can help do this by supporting professional development, training, and growth opportunities in the workplace. This is essential in attracting and maintaining a knowledgeable, skilled, and confident library staff. When the community sees the library as a credible organization that provides high quality services and programs it supports your millage and other endeavors as well. The next step is to make professional development an expectation for everyone, including trustees. Have a budget that supports travel and registrations for staff and trustees to take part in improving their knowledge and skills. If financial support is a concern, seek out free opportunities and support flexible schedules to allow for attendance at training events. Include training expectations in union contracts and evaluation and review processes. Encourage an increase in the organization’s statewide and national profile by supporting library staff participation in presentations at events and conferences. This is a great way to celebrate and share library success and lessons learned. The Library of Michigan provides many resources that can help trustees and library staff increase outcomes related to their own personal development. Be sure to check out the links below for more information. Library of Michigan Continuing Education<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> contains training and professional development opportunities for staff and boards, stipend program for library staff, and links to statewide and national organizations training offerings. Library of Michigan Trustee Information<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> provides links to resources such as the statewide United for Libraries website and other board resources. ________________________________ Stay Connected [Picture of Michigan Library and Historical Center]Follow the LM on Facebook<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, Twitter<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> and Instagram<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. Also, visit our website, For Libraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, for more information from the Library Development department to support your role as a public library trustee. 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[Job Opportunities] Assistant Director and Systems Assistant
by BTPL Careers 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

Greetings-- We still have a couple of great job opportunities at Bloomfield Township Public Library that are closing soon: Assistant Director (right hand to the Library Director) and Systems Assistant (Aids with computer and technology related needs). They are two completely different position that sound a smidge alike by the title. Read the job descriptions and see if one is right for you. Assistant Director<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021.05_Assistant-Director-1.pdf> Open through Thursday, June 10 Systems Assistant<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021.04_Sys-Assistant-Posting-2…> Open through Friday, June 18 More details on our website, provided in the link below. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment-volunteer/

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#MiLibSNAP June 14-19th
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

Does your community plant a lot of flowers or trees? Drink (or make) a lot of beer or wine? Attend a lot of sporting events? Gather numbers for how many and compare them to library data such as door counts or program attendance or circulation that show your library is engaged with your community. Need numbers? Try State of Michigan websites, your local chamber of commerce, local research agencies such as colleges or universities. Get creative! "Library Snapshot" is a national ALA initiative of library advocacy based on data, and we encourage you to take library numbers and compare them to figures of other activities in your community. #MiLibSNAP will begin on Monday June 14th and will run all week, Monday June 14th to June 19th. We hope that you will join us and promoting the awesome things you do! Please participate using whatever social media platforms you are comfortable with. Feel free to post multiple times over the week and make this your own social media campaign to promote your library. Use action verbs in your posts such as: Serve, Answer, Engage, Link, Entertain, Teach, and Create. As you ready your comparisons, think about the distinct value that you provide better than anyone else in your community. Consider how your library is: * An excellent return on investment * Supports strong economic development and impact * Provides great employment support * Delivers provable early literacy development * Serves your community with ongoing lifelong support for formal education and homework help * Provides affordable access to community resources * Serves the whole community equitably * Supports cultural vitality * Is a recognized and valued leisure activities for a majority of Michiganders * Adapted and served during the past year! When you Post, Tweet, Snapchat or Instagram use the hashtag #MiLibSNAP so everyone can easily find (and possibly retweet or share) the great things that you are doing in your library and community. You can also see some examples of what Michigan libraries did last year by going to Facebook and Twitter, search #MiLibSNAP This campaign does lend itself to posts about library data but that needn't be the only thing posted. If you have a great picture of your library, or staff share it. A program or event you are proud of, share it. Creativity is welcome and appreciated. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Joe Hamlin at HamlinJ2(a)Michigan.gov. Thank you, Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-335-1501 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org [#MiLibSnap 2017 In Ingham County last year, enough people attended library programs to more than fill the 75K seat Spartan Stadium.]

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Southfield Public Library Virtual Summer Reading Room
by Mechelle Bernard 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

Hello, I'm very excited to share the Southfield Public Library Virtual Summer Reading Room. MEL.org had a terrific template to which I added. I added a librarian emoji and an animal emojis. I put links on to them. To create these emojis I drew them on paper (except for the dinosaur) and colored them with alcohol markers. Then I scanned them and opened them in Paint 3D to edit them, and make an emoji character. I loved using art and technology together. Many of the links around the room link to our library or outside events. I hope you enjoy it! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRfuAB9vKt14FjB5mmLRFBkl3Lt… Best, Mechelle Mechelle Bernard Youth Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 mbernard(a)southfieldlibrary.org 248-796-4334 (she/her/hers)

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Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar, July 9-10, via Zoom
by Rzepczynski, Kris (DNR) 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

Perhaps of interest for you, your colleagues, or your patrons. Featuring "The Legal Genealogist" Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, the Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar will be held virtually on July 9-10. Brought to you by the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council, the event's information, program schedule, and registration page can all be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/0,9075,7-361-85148_98951-523785--,00.html. With a terrific lineup of programs and speakers, we are looking forward to a fantastic event. Please feel free to email me off-list with any questions about the event. Thank you. Kris Rzepczynski Senior Archivist / Head of Reference Archives of Michigan Michigan History Center 517.335.2595 rzepczynskik(a)michigan.gov<mailto:rzepczynskik@michigan.gov>

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‘Back to Work’ resources help Michigan businesses find talent to fill available jobs
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

May be of interest to libraries recruiting staff members during this time. Michigan.gov/BackToWork is the premier source for talent, workforce services [LEO Banner] --- PRESS RELEASE --- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 4, 2021 CONTACT: Camara Lewis<mailto:lewisc16@michigan.gov> <mailto:olsend1@michigan.gov>517-930-4928 ‘Back to Work’ resources help Michigan businesses find talent to fill available jobs Michigan.gov/BackToWork is the premier source for talent, workforce services LANSING, Mich.—As the economy continues to reopen, the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) launched a new ‘Back to Work’ effort to highlight programs and services that help businesses and their current workforce needs. The new online resource – Michigan.gov/BackToWork<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> – centralizes programs and services aimed at helping employers fill job openings, provide safe, healthy work environments for workers and address other business-related needs. “As Michigan's economic outlook continues to improve, and we get back to a new normal, our administration is turning our attention to uplifting Michiganders and supporting businesses in getting back to work,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “We’re looking to the future. By providing tangible resources for businesses who need our immediate assistance after a challenging year, we ensure we build back even stronger.” The ‘Back to Work’ effort comes at a time when the state is faced with five predominant workforce challenges: 1. Demand for workers is high. 2. Labor supply is relatively weak. 3. Lack of significant wage growth. 4. Fear of COVID-19 – employees will not go back into workplace if they do not feel safe. 5. Lack of child care. To address the immediate needs of job providers and the workforce, employers can take advantage of free resources like the online portal to connect them with job seekers; Pure Michigan Talent Connect<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> and LEO-organized virtual job fairs that can be regional, industry or occupational-focused, matching job seekers to employers in a remote space. LEO continues to offer assistance through the MIOSHA Ambassador program<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> by providing free education to help employers create safe workplaces without the risk of any potential penalty or citation. Over 4,000 businesses have participated since September 2020. In addition, unemployment insurance (UI) benefits provided a wealth of economic relief to Michigan. Throughout the pandemic, most Michigan claimants went back to work well before they exhausted their benefits – an average of 14 weeks versus the full 20 weeks. Not only are UI benefits not a major workforce barrier, but the program resulted in $64.7B in statewide earnings, which helped contribute to the economic recovery. UI benefit programs like Work Share<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> allow employers to bring back or keep employees working with reduced hours. During the pandemic, Michigan had the No. 1 Work Share program in the country, preserving nearly 100,000 jobs and saving the State Trust Fund more than $90 million. The agency is currently working with state lawmakers to expand program flexibility to allow more employers to participate and more workers to be covered. “Throughout this pandemic we have prioritized businesses talent needs, and we continue to be committed to ensuring every Michigander has an equal and accessible opportunity to postsecondary education that leads to a good-paying, in-demand career,” said LEO Acting Director Susan Corbin. “By providing employers with services to find and develop skilled talent, we create lasting change for every Michigander seeking a better life.” The pandemic has created a growing child care crisis that threatens the state’s economic recovery. Many child care centers are still closed or reopening at a reduced capacity because of staff shortages and to allow for greater social distancing. Heading into the summer, many parents are concerned about child care availability. The state plans to use federal dollars to expand its pilot Childcare Tri-Share Program<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> that provides more affordable child care through an innovative, bipartisan cost-sharing program that divides cost equally between employees, employer and state. To further engage employers, LEO is hosting a virtual webinar geared toward highlighting services businesses can tap immediately and addressing their questions related to employment and training needs. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. To join, register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TbEb9QxBQ8irnyYU1q5QQQ<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. In addition to tools to address your immediate workforce needs, employers looking to fill jobs and retain talent are encouraged to explore the state’s programs and services at Michigan.gov/BackToWork<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. ### [LEO Mission and Vision. Visit Michigan.gov/LEO to learn more.]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. 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