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Stuart Gibbs Booktalk - Open Event
by OJ Amber Mclain 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hi all! We're excited to (virtually) welcome Stuart Gibbs to speak at Patmos Library tomorrow at 12 EST! For the Zoom link, see our Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/ 103667703059044/posts/ 4068741533218288/?d=n. Feel free to share! Hope everyone's summers are going smoothly! Amber McLain Library Director, Patmos Library

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Justice for All Self-Help Center Work Group request for information
by Caitlin Hoag 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

In May 2019, the Court appointed a Justice For All Task Force to evaluate the civil justice system in Michigan and develop a strategic plan<https://courts.michigan.gov/News-Events/JusticeForAll/Final%20JFA%20Report%…> to ensure 100 percent access to justice. That plan was finalized in December 2020 and includes a provision that recommends the Michigan Supreme Court adopt an order creating an ongoing Justice For All Commission to continue and build on the work that has been done to date. Samantha Ashby, Head of Adult Services at the Peter White Public Library, and I are working with the Justice For All Commission as part of the Self-Help Center (SHC) Work Group. This work group will focus on improving the services and offerings of Self-Help Centers around the state by building capacity for services; working to improve relationships between SHCs and critical partners; developing and improving systems to make SHCs more effective and efficient; and building a stronger statewide network to help each individual Center realize its full potential, regardless of local resources. We are reaching out to librarians across the state to get a clearer picture of what Self-Help Centers, official or unofficial, exist in each county and what other legal services your library may provide. As public librarians, Samantha and I know that our patrons rely on libraries for legal information and that librarians are often the best resources for finding out about services available in our communities. With that in mind, we’d like to know: · Does your library offer a Michigan Legal Help Self-Help Center or something similar? Are you aware of a SHC in your county? · Do you offer legal information, services, or programming to your community? · What are the resources in your community for legal assistance (e.g. legal clinics)? Thank you for any information you can share. Please contact me at caitlinh(a)kpl.gov<mailto:caitlinh@kpl.gov> or Samantha Ashby at sashby(a)pwpl.info<mailto:sashby@pwpl.info> to let us know or for any questions you may have. Caitlin Hoag | Law Librarian Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Kalamazoo Public Library | CEN 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 553-7840 [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…> [KPL Videos] <https://www.kpl.gov/videos/>

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Job Posting - Adult Services Librarian, Part-time (Oxford)
by Laura Fromwiller 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Due to retirement, the Oxford Public Library is seeking a part-time Adult Services Librarian to join its team. This is a professional-level position with a prorated benefits package. A complete posting is attached for consideration. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information. Thank you, Laura Fromwiller Head of Adult Services Oxford Public Library

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Friends group as committee of the city
by jshirtz 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hello! Does anyone have a Friends of the Library group that is a "committee of the city"? We are a class IV city library and our Friends group has been active for over 40 years. They are currently a non-501(c)3 nonprofit, but are researching alternatives, predominantly due to liability concerns. Pros and cons (or just thoughts) are appreciated! Thank you! -- Jessica Shirtz (she/her/hers) Library Director Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 317 N. Main Street Ishpeming, MI 49849 jshirtz(a)uproc.lib.mi.us 906-486-4381 www.ishpeminglibrary.info

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Job Posting: Full-time Youth Services Librarian
by Carrie Ralston 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

The Walled Lake City Library is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative librarian to join our team as a full-time Youth Services Librarian. Please see the attached job description for more details. Applications received by Friday, July 9 will receive priority consideration. Thank you! -- *Carrie Ralston* Library Director Walled Lake City Library 1499 E. West Maple Rd. Walled Lake, MI 48390 248-624-3772 www.walledlakelibrary.org

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Zoom Author Visit with Donna Jo Napoli for Teens
by Elisabeth Phou 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hello everyone, On Thursday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m. author Donna Jo Napoli will be on Zoom for a writing workshop, focusing on how to write fairy tales. This is open to kids in grades 6-12. They can register here <https://events.getlocalhop.com/teen-fairy-tale-writing-workshop-with-donna-…>and I will send a Zoom link on the day of the program. Thanks for sharing! *Elisabeth Phou, MLIS* Pronouns: she/her/hers Adult/Teen Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4653 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/6887889?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/6887889?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Class 1 & 2 libraries
by luther area public library 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Dear Class 1 & 2 Directors: I'm the newer Director of a Class 2 library. We are probably more a Class 1 library, but due to the county-wide millage vote, we are a Class 2 library. I'm trying to convince my Board that we need to have 2 people on duty at all times during open hours. All of us would be considered part-time as the library is usually open 33.5 hours/week, and I usually work about 21 hours/week, which is the most here, including my other 2 staff. There often are times when only 1 person is working. We have no volunteers. Do you have 2 people working, at all times, in the library on a "normal day"? I understand there is always the exception, such as vacation time. Do you have concerns about the safety of the staff? Do you know of any situations where the safety of your staff was a concern? What are your thoughts? I also know if someone wants to do something "bad" or be disruptive, there is no precautions that you could do that would stop them, even having two people. However, I believe there are steps we/I can take to make it less likely for someone to even consider. Thanks!! Amy Shank, Director Luther Area Public Library https://lutherlibrary.ploud.net/ lutherlibrary(a)att.net Ph:231-797-8006Fax:231-797-8010 https://www.facebook.com/LutherLibrary/

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Movie Talk at Dearborn Public Library
by Henry Fischer 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hi everyone, We have an upcoming film discussion program--details here: https://dearbornlibrary.org/wordpress/jun-23-movie-talk/ Thank you! Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2341 www.dearbornlibrary.org

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MAP in the Freep with Brigette @ TLN
by Jim Flury 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Good Morning, Please be sure to check out this great MAP interview in the Saturday, June 19 Detroit Free Press with Brigette @ TLN: [ https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/06/19/library-members-… | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/06/19/library-members-… ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Zoom author visit via the Lenawee District Library
by Lindsey Sanford 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hello, all. I would like to invite you, and your patrons, to a digital author visit the Lenawee District Library is hosting on Wednesday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m. Michigan resident Drew Philp bought a run-down, dilapidated house in Detroit for $500.00. He later wrote a book documenting the rehab process, the friendships he developed in his new community, and more! The TED talk he gave about his experience has reached millions of viewers. During this visit, Drew will read from his book, share photos and his experience, and answer any questions viewers might have. Please feel free to share the Facebook event to your library Facebook page and share the info with your patrons. https://fb.me/e/2uqFHK4GX __________________________________________________ Lindsey Sanford lindsey.sanford(a)monroe.lib.mi.us Lenawee District Library Accounts / Adult Services Librarian 4459 W US 223, Adrian 517-263-1011

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