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FW: RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Michiganders
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 14 May '21

14 May '21

Greetings! Below is a statement by Governor Whitmer removing the mask mandate for FULLY VACCINATED Michiganders. What does this mean for Libraries? 1. Libraries are still bound by MiOSHA Rules I contacted the MiOSHA administration and they are also working on updated language, but their process is a bit slower. Keep an eye out for upcoming changes. IN the meantime. KEEP THE STATUS QUO. 2. DO NOT ask patrons for vaccine status. As always, please read the information below carefully. A new MDHHS Order is due out. As soon as it is released, I will send additional information. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Are you, or do you know, a certified teacher wanting to get back to the classroom? We can help streamline the path back. Please click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>. [cid:image001.jpg@01D748B9.863A8250] From: Michigan Executive Office of the Governor <mieog(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Friday, May 14, 2021 11:40 AM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Michiganders [Header 2021]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2021 Contact: press(a)michigan.gov<mailto:press@michigan.gov> Gov. Whitmer Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Michiganders Fully vaccinated Michiganders no longer required to wear a mask or face covering indoors or outdoors. LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating the Gatherings and Mask Order to align with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest guidance on face coverings. The new order will effect on Saturday, May 15 at 9AM. "For more than a year, we've been following the best data and science to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "The vast majority of us have trusted the scientists and experts to keep us safe during the pandemic, and it has worked. With millions of Michiganders fully vaccinated, we can now safely and confidently take the next step to get back to normal. The message is clear: vaccines work to protect you and your loved ones. If you have not yet received your vaccine, now is the time to sign up. This pandemic has been one of the toughest challenges of our lifetimes, but we came together as a state to persevere. We have all been working incredibly hard toward getting back to some sense of normalcy, and today's news makes all of that work worthwhile." On Thursday, the CDC released updated guidance recommending "fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance." "It's critical that eligible Michigan residents who have not yet been vaccinated schedule their appointments as soon as they can," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and MDHHS chief deputy director for health. "Getting shots in arms is the best way to end the pandemic. If you have not yet been vaccinated, it is important to continue to mask up to protect yourself and others from COVID-19." "The safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine and all the hard work that Michiganders have done allows us to take a big step in returning to normal," said MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel. "This updated order keeps Michigan in alignment with CDC guidance that is based on the knowledge of health experts. I urge our residents to continue to be respectful of each other as we move forward." Under the updated MDHHS Gatherings and Mask Order, Michiganders who are outdoors will no longer need to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. While indoors, fully vaccinated Michiganders will no longer need to wear a mask, but residents who are not vaccinated, or have not completed their vaccinations, must continue to wear a mask or face covering to protect themselves and others. After July 1, the broad indoor mask mandate will expire. Today's news was welcomed with bipartisan support: "The new guidance from the CDC and the state's loosening of the mask mandate in a safe way is very welcome to our communities - we are excited to get back to normal," Mayor Don Gerrie (R - Sault Ste Marie) said. "We appreciate the partnership efforts throughout our state and in our local communities in following the covid-safe guidelines and making sure vaccinations are readily accessible to residents in a fast and efficient manner. I am thankful every day for the amazing health care and public safety professionals we have in Michigan." To date, Michigan has administered 7,875,785 vaccines. According to CDC data, 55.6% of Michiganders ages 16 and older have received at least one dose, with more than 43% percent of Michiganders ages 16 and older being fully vaccinated. 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Job post: Public Services Manager, DEADLINE 5/21/21
by Rebecca Higgerson 14 May '21

14 May '21

Brandon Township Public Library (Ortonville MI) is a Class IV rural library with a perpetual millage. We have a loyal and supportive community; engaged Staff, Library Board, and Friends; and an active Strategic Plan. We are seeking an energetic Public Services Manager who understands the importance of community outreach and believes that imagination + innovation = success. This position will supervise Youth, Teen, and Adult staff (5-6 employees). One year of supervisory experience is required. Please apply at Indeed.com *Start date: June 2021* An Equal Opportunity Employer *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER* *No Reservation Recommendations: your source for colleague-approved vendors!* https://nrr.ninja/

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Deadline to Register for the MiALA Annual Conference is today!
by heather＠miala.org 13 May '21

13 May '21

This message is forwarded on behalf of the Michigan Academic Library Association conference planning committee. Excuse posting on multiple lists. Feel free to forward this information to anyone/group that may be interested in this information. Please send any questions to David Scott, Conference Planning Committee Chair, at conference(a)miala.org <mailto:conference@miala.org> . ********************************************* Time is running out to register for MiALA's 5th annual conference! This event will be held online May 19-21. We're excited about all this virtual conference has to offer, including: * Keynote Speaker - Von Washington Jr., Executive Director of Community Relations for the Kalamazoo Promise <https://www.kalamazoopromise.com/> * Networking reception on Wednesday evening (open to all attendees) * 35 breakout sessions throughout the conference presented by your Michigan and Ohio academic library colleagues * A dedicated time for Interest Group meetings on Thursday evening * Virtual poster sessions with a dedicated live Q&A time on Friday morning * The MiALA annual membership meeting on Thursday afternoon - see what MiALA has accomplished in the past year, and what's in store for the future! The deadline to register is today, Thursday, May 13, 2021. Here's the registration link: https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA <https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=2534 1515> &evid=25341515 Registration costs are as follows: Full Conference Registration - $50 for MiALA, ALAO, and MHSLA members, Free for LIS Students, $75 for all others. All conference attendees will have on-demand access to breakout and poster session recordings for up to 60 days after the conference. *NEW for 2021 - If you join MiALA when you register for the conference, not only will you be able to pay the discounted member rate but your membership will continue until June 30, 2022 (giving you up to three extra months of membership). *This offer is for first time members! For more information about the conference, to go: https://www.miala.org/annual_conference_2021.php This conference was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services

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Xerox ink cartridges
by Kim Foghino 13 May '21

13 May '21

Hello, The Mendon Township Library has Three Xerox phaser 3635 MFP. Also Three Drum Cartridges Reorder number 113R00671. If anyone could use these items. Please let me know. Thank you. Kim Foghino Director Mendon Township Library 269-496-4865

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Support Libraries This Infrastructure Week
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 May '21

13 May '21

Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View as a web page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. [Libraries Transform]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Contact President Biden and Congress to ask that crucial funding for libraries is included in the upcoming infrastructure package<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Build America's Libraries Act, American Library Association, #BuildLibraries]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> May 10 -14 is United for Infrastructure Week, an opportunity for libraries and their supporters to position themselves as critical infrastructure. The Build America's Libraries Act<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> does just that - including funding upgrades to the nation's library infrastructure to address challenges such as natural disasters, COVID-19, broadband capacity, environmental hazards, and accessibility barriers. This groundbreaking legislation would pave the way for new and improved library facilities in underserved communities across the country. Join us in the effort to support this bill and #BuildLibraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. Leigh Bardugo says new worlds await discovery at your library<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Video screenshot: Leigh Bardugo, author, Grishaverse Novels]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> As a child, New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo discovered her passion for science fiction and fantasy novels at the library. She encourages everyone to visit their library's website for books, audiobooks, and movies because "libraries are the places we go to dream." Shadow and Bone<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>, an adaptation of Bardugo's Grishaverse novels, is now available on Netflix. Help spread the word<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> by posting the video on your website and social media channels! Join us at Annual for a sneak peek inside Oprah's Book Club<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Thursday, June 24, 2021, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Central time, PR Forum 2021: Social Media Masterclass with Oprah's Book Club, Discussion Group, ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition Virtual, June 23-29, 2021, Register today!]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Get an inside look into how Oprah's Book Club uses social media to engage and build their community. Jill Adams, Creative Director of Oprah's Book Club, and Liz Lenkinski, Director of Content Development for Oprah's Book Club, will talk about how they create immersive experiences online and share best digital practices for making meaningful connections across digital divides. They will discuss marketing, social media strategies, and, of course, books with Stephanie Hlywak, director of ALA's Communications and Marketing Office. The conversation will provide libraries with inspiration and ideas they can incorporate into their own public awareness efforts and reading programs. Register for #alaac21 today!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Missed the National Library Week event with Dan Rather? Check it out on demand<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [A National Library Week Conversation with Dan Rather, Booklist's Donna Seaman in live conversation with Dan Rather about What Unites Us in celebration of Take Action for Libraries Day, Thursday, April 8, 2021, 6:30 pm CT]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> In honor of National Library Week and Take Action for Libraries Day, esteemed journalist Dan Rather joined Booklist's Donna Seaman for a live conversation about his recent book, What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism. Rather also reflected on the value of libraries in today's society and shared how everyone can help support these important institutions. Check out the video now<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. Thank You for Being a Part of Libraries Transform!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> [Map of the United States with pins to indicate locations of the Libraries Transform participants.]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> Because of you, more than 18,000 libraries and library advocates have joined Libraries Transform! Encourage your colleagues to sign up at LibrariesTransform.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. 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MeL Minute: Search for Jobs & Internships with LearningExpress Library
by Ann Kaskinen 13 May '21

13 May '21

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]In 2018 the Michigan Department of Education published the Michigan Career Development Model<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/MI_Career_Development_Model_-_Dec._1…> with the goal of providing students the necessary knowledge and skills for success in a career of their choice. While there are several focus areas for students in 11th and 12th grade, Target 3: Career Preparation encourages students to “Continue to build knowledge about careers, education, and employment opportunities.” Among the suggested strategies: * Internships * How to job search * Soft skills/work ethics The Job & Career Accelerator<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=P…> resource inside LearningExpress Library<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=lex> has lessons that speak directly to these strategies through the Search for Jobs & Internships resource. In addition to offering the Indeed USA Job Search, Indeed USA Internship Search, and the Federal Job Search databases, there is also a very well-developed, up-to-date set of lessons under the Find Your Next Job feature: Lesson 1: The Modern-Day Job Search * Digital Information * Creating Your Personal Brand * Researching Your Industry, Jobs, & Potential Employers * Skill Building * The Power of Networking Lesson 2: Finding a Job A to Z * Online Search Engines * Federal Resources * Job Fairs and Career Centers * Agencies and Recruiters * Transitioning from Military Service Lesson 3: Using Social Media for Professional Development * Recruiters and Employers Care about Social Media * Building a Career-Focused Community * Useful Knowledge at Your Fingertips * Why LinkedIn Matters Most * Behance, Instagram, Facebook, Medium, & Twitter * Staying Positive and Productive Glassdoor, TaskRabbit, Fiverr, Craigslist, Upwork, Monster Along with great tips and some fantastic skill building around career preparation, there are also many snippets of research that are emphasized in these lessons. For example, “According to a 2018 CareerBuilder survey, 70% of employers use social media to screen candidates during the hiring process, and about 43% use it to see what current employees are up to online.” Another strength of this resource is that it speaks to understanding salary levels and walks the user through websites such as Glassdoor, TaskRabbit, Fiverr, Craigslist, Upwork, and Monster. If you are seeking some exceptional learning about career preparation, then you cannot go wrong with the lessons found within the Search for Jobs & Internships field of Job & Career Accelerator in LearningExpress Library. You must first create an account in LearningExpress Library to access all the content, but once you do, then the lessons, courses, practice tests, occupation cards, eBooks, flashcards and tutorials you download will be saved for later retrieval. If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, please explore the MeL eResource Access Page.<https://www.mcls.org/mel/mel-databases/help/remote-access/> Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Ann Kaskinen MeL Engagement Specialist K12 Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 150

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Connecting Michigan Taskforce Virtual Listening Tour Webinar Information
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 May '21

13 May '21

Broadband is a critical topic for improving the quality of life for all Michiganders. Join the Connecting Michigan Taskforce (CMIT) for a virtual listening and learning tour to discuss broadband and technology in the state. Local and regional stakeholders are invited to participate in order to: * Learn more about the Connecting Michigan Taskforce * Hear about recent federal and state broadband efforts * Provide your insights and feedback to CMIT on broadband issues and solutions in your community Each session will be 45 minutes and will include an open Q&A portion with a focus on finding solutions for broadband challenges and identifying issues in Michigan's broadband ecosystem. Note dates, times and registration information at the following link: https://connectednation.org/michigan/connecting-michigan-taskforce-virtual-…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnected…> This newly released virtual listening tour schedule includes 5 opportunities to engage and learn on June 1, 2, and 3. Find a date and time that is convenient for you and register using the link above. Be sure to share with your local community partners too. 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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Digital Audiobook Provider Recommendations
by Christina LeVey-Rowland 12 May '21

12 May '21

Hello everyone, My library is in a state of flux regarding digital audiobooks that allow for multiple listeners at the same time. What does your library use? Would you be willing to provide extra details like: - cost - how many checkouts each patron gets using the service - if you like it/love it/hate it, etc. For some background information, we started with Hoopla, but when they got too expensive for us we switched to RBdigital. Then RBdigital was purchased by Overdrive. Overdrive agreed to honor the amazing deal we had with RBdigital through the end of the contract, but that has now expired...so we are left without digital audiobooks that allow more than one patron to check it out at a time. We do offer regular digital audiobooks through Overdrive and Overdrive Advantage but they are one patron per copy at a time. Any advice, details, and links you can provide will be greatly appreciated by us and our patrons! Thank you very much for your time. <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Christina LeVey-Rowland Library Assistant II she/her (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6921 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGvakceRtYoYlJabcxzAcw>

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Call for chapter proposals-Advances in Library Administration and Organization
by Beth Martin 12 May '21

12 May '21

CFP: Libraries and the Second Responder Role - Advances in Library Administration and Organization Call for proposals Advances in Library Administration and Organization Libraries and the Second Responder Role Publication due 2022 Series Editor: Samantha Hines, Peninsula College Volume Editors: * Su Epstein, Library Director, Saxton B. Little Free Library * Marcy Simons, Organizational Development Librarian, University of Notre Dame During the global pandemic, libraries are seeing an increase in the extension of their role as “second responders” in their communities—providing information, services and resources to their users in light of events that affect their populations. ALAO seeks submissions for the “Libraries and the Second Responder Role” volume that delve beyond examples and case studies to examine how libraries integrate these services and serve their communities during times of need from the library management perspective. Proposals in the following areas would be of particular interest • Defining the second responder role and how it supports the library’s mission • Emergency preparedness and disaster planning • Assessment and data driven decision making during times of change • Transformation and Covid with a focus on voluntary and positive change • Responses to climate change • DEI and community challenges • Effects of challenges on marginalized communities • Building community partnerships for disaster and emergency response This will be the first volume of Advances in Library Administration and Organization (ALAO) to publish in 2022. About the Advances in Library Administration and Organization series ALAO offers long-form research, comprehensive discussions of theoretical developments, and in-depth accounts of evidence-based practice in library administration and organization. The series answers the questions, “How have libraries been managed, and how should they be managed?” It goes beyond a platform for the sharing of research to provide a venue for dialogue across issues, in a way that traditional peer reviewed journals cannot. Through this series, practitioners can glean new approaches in challenging times and collaborate on the exploration of scholarly solutions to professional quandaries. How to submit: We are currently seeking proposals for the 2022 volume on Libraries and the Second Responder Role. If you are interested in contributing to this volume, please send a proposal including author details and estimated length of final submission to Samantha Hines at samhines(a)gmail.com<mailto:samhines@gmail.com> by August 15. Submission deadlines * Submission deadline for proposals: August 15, 2021 * Notification of acceptance sent by: September 30, 2021 * Submission deadline for full chapters: February 14, 2022 * Comments returned to authors: April 15, 2022 * Submission deadline for chapter revisions: June 15, 2022 Beth Martin, MLIS Associate Professor and OER Librarian WMU Libraries 1903 W. Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5353 beth.martin(a)wmich.edu<mailto:beth.martin@wmich.edu> https://wmich.webex.com/meet/elizabeth.barry https://wmich.edu/opened

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars in May
by White, Shannon (MDE) 12 May '21

12 May '21

Upcoming WebJunction Opportunities Highlights * Conscious Child Family Book Discussion Kits on Racial Equity, Identity, and Justice<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: The Oxford Lane Library in Ohio developed these family discussion kits after a local group reached out for help. The library has generously shared their great work, including each of the discussion guides, for other libraries to use and adapt locally. The aims for the kits are to 1) To celebrate diverse voices; and 2) to help facilitate family discussions about racial equity, identity, and justice. * Skills for Community-Centered Libraries: A Webinar Series with the Free Library of Philadelphia<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: Like many libraries across the nation, the Free Library of Philadelphia is undergoing a paradigm shift. Their extensive collections offer boundless discoveries, but increasingly their focus is not only on what is housed within their walls and on their servers, but how they are engaging with their communities. To address this shift and support staff, the Free Library of Philadelphia created the Skills for Community-Centered Libraries curriculum to train over 300 full-time library staff. In a webinar series this summer, the library will share their resources and experiences in deploying this program. * Learning Group Facilitation Guide<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: Courses that are designed to be self-paced often pose challenges for the learner, especially around feelings of isolation and lack of motivation. This guide provides a framework for organizing, structuring and leading a group of learners through self-paced courses on any topic. Once you understand the value of learning in groups, you will gain insights into setting up the logistics, facilitating discussions and guiding a group toward learning success. The guide has been updated with new resource and an overview video. WebJunction Webinars These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.web…>. Prioritizing and Promoting Self-Care to Avoid Burnout Tuesday, May 18, 2021 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/prioritizing-and-promoting-s…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Are you prioritizing your own needs in your workday? Ever-increasing and evolving demands for library services, heavy workloads, and multiple requests from the public can create an environment for staff burnout. While some stressors are unavoidable, prolonged exposure to them can cause detachment, pessimism, and a loss of enjoyment in the library profession. Join us to explore the physical, behavioral and emotional barriers that lead to burnout, as well as methods to mitigate workplace stressors. We’ll look at specific stress-relieving techniques to introduce into your daily activities, and explore ways to bring self-care strategies to all staff in your organization. Food Access and Seed Libraries in Rural Public Libraries Wednesday, June 9, 2021 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/food-access-and-seed-librari…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Are you looking for ideas to "grow" a seed library and improve access to food for your community? Presenters from small and rural locations in South Carolina will share their experiences with seed libraries (inside branches, at outreach events, and on board a bookmobile) and community refrigerators, and highlight the value of partnerships. You’ll gain knowledge on how to start a seed library from the ground up, how to collaborate with community organizations not generally considered as library partners, and learn better practices for making your library an access point for those experiencing food insecurity. Let us know if you have questions. Feel free to explore all of the WebJunction resources 24/7 at www.webjunction.org<http://www.webjunction.org> 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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