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Invitation to Attend Virtual Genealogy Presentation on Saturday, February 27
by Hope Siasoco 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

Note: Please excuse this email duplication as it has been sent to multiple lists. Dear Library Colleagues, You, your community, and family are cordially invited to attend a Virtual Genealogy Presentation on *Saturday, February 27 at 2pm*. *Finding Your Ancestors in Historical Newspapers* Newspapers are the diary of a community, and are a not-to-be-missed resource when looking for details of your family history. Learn how to find old newspapers both online and in libraries, and how to search online newspaper databases most effectively. Registration for this presentation is open until the start of the presentation. Handouts will be emailed to registered attendees. This presentation will be recorded and a link will be available for all who registered in advance for up to two weeks after the presentation. If interested, please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-iqrjkjGN1qdtbB1YyPJarIh2bo_1… We hope very much to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ---- Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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PSA: Mindfulness
by Kelly Haug 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

Good morning, Just wanted to send you some information on our upcoming event at the Library-via Zoom What is Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction-Zoom March 2, 2021 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm Today, more than ever, we are dealing with high levels of stress in our society, which numerous studies have shown has resulted in significant mental health issues. Registration is required for this event via Zoom: LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/what-is-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-…> Thank you, -- Kelly Haug Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library

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PSA: TAHS Reelecting Lincoln
by Kelly Haug 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

Good morning, Just wanted to send you some information on our upcoming event at the Library-via Zoom Traverse Area Historical Society presents: Reelecting Lincoln-The 1864 Presidential Election that Saved the Union-(Zoom_ February 27, 2021 from 2:00pm-4:00pm Brian McCall the TAHS Board Vice President and Interlochen Arts Academy history instruction will present "Reelecting LIncoln"-The 1864 Presidential election that saved the Union". Registration is required for this event via Zoom: LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/traverse-area-historical-society-presents-reelec…> Thank you, -- Kelly Haug Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library

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PSA Holly Township Library presents...all are welcome
by Tina Russette 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Holly Township Library presents George Washington & His Leadership Skills on Saturday, 2/20/21 at Noon. Zoom presentation open to everyone; please share with your staff and patrons. [image: image.png] Zoom link for George Washington: https://zoom.us/j/98801102127?pwd=L2g5cWlxOEtpelVGY3JMNkZkcC8yQT09 Holly Township Library celebrates Black History Month on Saturday, 2/27/21 at 11 am. Zoom presentation open to everyone; please share with your staff and patrons. [image: image.png] Zoom link for Rosa Parks: https://zoom.us/j/93994463645?pwd=QjQzUnd3Q3Rqd2lBblJHZDA5OVpaUT09 Registration is available via the Holly Township Library at https://form.123formbuilder.com/2415744?wwwNgRedir Thanks for sharing. -- Tina Marie Russette Adult/Teen Services Manager Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754

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Sharing an idea. Affordable After Hours Pickup Lockers
by Andrea Estelle 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Happy Friday All, I have an idea for an affordable way to do After Hours Pickup Lockers. I wanted to make sure this idea was working out before I shared it, and so far so good! We are about six weeks in and it has been going just fine. We have gotten some great feedback! They get used several times a week. I wanted to add After Hours Pickup Lockers but we did not have a budget to spend thousands on a solution for this. So we got creative. We are a Class 4 library in a mid-size residential plus some rural area and we used to have about 6000-7000 visitors a month but now we average 1000-2000 visitors a month. So to do this project I purchased a set of Economy lockers on Uline: https://www.uline.com/Grp_608/Uline-Economy-Lockers. (around $600) that we could anchor to our exterior wall. We added a nice vinyl sign to the top ($40) and we use these reprogrammable 4-letter word locks: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-1535DWD-Combination-Assorted/dp/B009JTW84 Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1 <https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-1535DWD-Combination-Assorted/dp/B009JTW8 4Y/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=amazon+combination+lock+four+letter+word&qid =1613764179&sr=8-3> &keywords=amazon+combination+lock+four+letter+word&qid=1613764179&sr=8-3 (about $8 per lock) We put them right outside our front door which is on camera and lit at night. Our area is under our front covered porch and not out fully exposed in the weather so I am not sure if the locks would work as good out in the open. We keep our requests to same day, (or call Saturday for weekend pickup since we are closed Sundays.) Patrons call in on the day they want to pick up after hours and then we use our card catalog system (Verso) to email them their locker number and code for opening the lock. We used our annual return on investment this year from our endowment fund to do this project so it was a cool PR tie also and way to bring awareness to our endowment funds. It was a neat new project for our community that expands our library service to 24-7. Here is our Facebook post announcing these to our community which shows you pictures of how it turned out: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoDistrictLibrary/posts/3822103261143600 I also attached our Staff spreadsheet that details how our staff manages this and how we do the locks. We have had great feedback on this project! Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director . Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE . INTERACT . INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <https://otsegolibrary.org/> https://otsegolibrary.org/

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Job Posting: Youth Services Librarian, Full-Time
by Jordan Wright 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

The Ferndale Area District Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic team player to join our Youth Services department! The ideal candidate should be passionate about children’s literature and programming, eager to build relationships with public schools and community organizations, and committed to equity and inclusion while serving a diverse community. *Hours:* 40 hours/week, includes evenings and weekends *Salary:* $42,000 to $47,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience *Benefits:* Blue Cross Blue Shield (medical, dental, vision, Rx), Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, 401(k) plan, PTO Please see the attached job description for more information. Please submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a <https://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/about-us/application-for-employment/>complete employment application <https://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/about-us/application-for-employment/> (attached) to jordan(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org <jmarr(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org> by March 5, 2021. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. The Ferndale Area District Library is an equal opportunity employer. -- Jordan Wright Head of Youth Services Ferndale Area District Library jordan(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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Invitation to Zoom event with Elin Bertanzo on March 10
by Cheryl Wagner 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Hello Everyone: The Harrison District Library and the Pere Marquette District Library would like to invite you and your patrons to a Zoom event on March 10 @ 2pm. We are hosting Elin Bertanzo of Safe Water Engineering, LLC to present "Everything You Need to Know About Lead in Drinking Water but Didn't Know You Had to Ask" with a Q&A at the end. This event is funded by the Michigan Humanities Great Michigan Read. This event requires a sign up and to sign up follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/210385496180054 Lead in Water Presentation: Elin Betanzo<https://form.jotform.com/210385496180054> this is a virtual event. you will receive an e-mail a few days prior to the event with instructions on how to join in the zoom call. form.jotform.com This should be very interesting. Thank you for sharing. Cheryl Wagner Harrison District Library 989-539-6711 cwagner(a)hdl.org

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Library Privacy Act Amendments Recording Available from LM
by White, Shannon (MDE) 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Did you miss the recent "Privacy Act Amendments: What to Know" webinar from LM? Our captioned recording of the webinar explaining the new Michigan Library Privacy Act and what this means for libraries is available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9xaQQNztc&feature=youtu.be Stay tuned for Part 2 of this webinar series on March 16 hosted by MLA. Register at https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de… LM posts recordings of their webinars about a week after each event. You can find recordings of LM webinars on our webinar archives page by topic. Take a look to see what is available out there for you or other library staff and board members to watch after the fact. https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245-… Are you interested in the full suite of continuing education provided through the Library of Michigan? Visit the LM CE webpage<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> for all of our training opportunities, including WebJunction<http://www.webjunction.org/>, United for Libraries<http://www.ala.org/united>, the LM CE calendar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nichea…>. Training content is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. If you have questions about training from LM, connect with us. Shannon -------------------------------- Shannon White 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>

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

YALSA YALSA currently seeks program proposals<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.email…> for its 2021 Young Adult Services Symposium<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>. The theme of the symposium<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> is "Biggest Little Safe Spaces: Serving Teens During Times of Adversity." It will follow a hybrid virtual/in-person format and will be held from November 5-7, 2021 in Reno, NV. Submit<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.email…> a program proposal by April 1. The past year has presented teens and the libraries that serve them with numerous challenges that will continue to affect them in 2021 and beyond. What does the future hold for today's teens? Where do we as librarians go from here? What's next for our libraries? Join YALSA, librarians, and YA authors as we discuss strategies for serving teens during difficult times and continue to develop programs that ensure our biggest little safe spaces thrive for years to come. YALSA is seeking program proposals<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.email…> that address the following questions: * How do staff provide inclusive programming and diverse collections? How do we ensure representation and equity of access to materials and information? e.g. book and program challenges, the library as a "neutral" space. How can literature assist us? * How does staff provide outreach to teens in their community? How do you meet teens where they are? * How do we create more inclusive and "safe(r)" spaces? How do we empower teens to find their voice and speak out about issues important to them? e.g. gun violence, global warming, #metoo, institutional racism, LGBTQ rights. * How are staff affected by adversity on the job? How do we address this and other experiences like compassion, fatigue, and burnout? e.g. self-care Interested parties are invited to propose 60-minute programs centering on the theme via the online form<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.email…> found on the symposium<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> site by April 1, 2021. Applicants will be notified of their proposals' status the week of May 1, 2021. Registration for the 2021 YA Services Symposium will open in June. Sign up for updates here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surve…>. Learn more<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyalsa.ala.…>. ALSC ALSC's February Community Forum topic developed from a blog post by ALSC President, Kirby McCurtis, on Nov. 10. called "Our Work Matters<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alsc.…>." As libraries respond to the circumstances of the pandemic by tightening budgets, it will be vital for children's library workers to advocate for the value of their work. Our Public Awareness and Advocacy committee<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> encourage members to think about how they might use ALSC and ALA resources, which will be highlighted during the forum, to demonstrate individual impact. During this forum we'll also announce our 2021 ALSC Distinguished Service Award recipient! Live captioning and a recording will be made available. Register in advance *<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-event…> *As our Community Forums are a member-only benefit, we kindly ask that you not share the above registration link with non-members. Instead, encourage any non-members, who may be interested in attending, to join ALSC to support our Association's work in advocating for children's services on a national scale! :) Resources ALA Black Caucus announces their new Storytelling channel: https://youtu.be/mCAmwbOO3tE Learn about the significance of oral storytelling in the African diaspora, its role in literacy development and tips for incorporating the practice of storytelling in your interactions with children-whether you're a librarian, teacher, caregiver or parent! Check out the BCALA website to download a copy of the toolkit and see "storytelling in action" with Miss Annelisa and Mr. A! Check out the BCALA storytelling toolkit here: https://www.bcala.org/wp-content/themes/blackc/pdf/storytellingtoolkit_(Fin…<https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUVkOVQ…>. MDE Early Literacy Updates in Michigan Educators and families are worried about the potential for many students to be identified for retention<https://www.wilx.com/2021/02/18/fear-of-mass-flunking-looms-overs-state-rea…> under the Read by Grade Three Law this year. The Governor's Educator Advisor Council has made recommendations in light of COVID-19, including replacing retention letters with IRIPs and "Read at Home" plans, allowing districts to use multiple literacy assessments as opposed to just the M-STEP, and extending literacy support beyond K-3. A new report from the Detroit Education Research Partnership<https://education.wayne.edu/detroit_ed_research/derp_third_grade_reading_an…> connects chronic absenteeism with the probability of being identified for retention under the Read by Grade Three Law, finding that each year of being chronically absent in K-3 is associated with a 26% increase in the probability of being eligible for retention. They make policy recommendations for reducing chronic absenteeism particularly in kindergarten, as being chronically absent in kindergarten is predictive of future chronic absenteeism and the negative effects of chronic absenteeism is additive over multiple years. Such policies may include required kindergarten enrollment and/or expanding state-funded pre-K. How Kids Are Performing Tracking the Impact of COVID-19 on Reading and Mathematics Achievement: www.renaissance.com/performing<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renais…>. In Michigan it is being reported that from 2019 to Fall 2020, the percentage of students at or above benchmark decreased by 1%, in a comparison of distribution of students by Multi-Tiered Systems of Support<https://www.renaissance.com/solutions/response-to-intervention/> (MTSS) risk categories for Literacy (grades 1-8). Eight Podcasts About Black Changemakers<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=eight-podcasts-about-black-changemakers-ki…> - SLJ, 2.17.21 Whose shoulders do I stand on? What do I stand for? So asks 22-year-old Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman in "Using Your Voice Is a Political Choice,"<https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/ted-talks-daily/using-your-voice-is-a-…> an electrifying TED Talk featured on the podcast TED Talks Daily. For Black History Month, we spotlight Gorman's talk and other podcasts spotlighting Black changemakers: Those who have inspired, mentored, collaborated, led, invented, or innovated to bring about greater equality and justice in their own creative ways. The playlist reflects a variety of audio storytelling techniques, including short biographies, direct interviews, engaging activities, creative kid conversations, and profound voices of inspiration from poets and dreamers. Listening to Gorman and other voices, you will be inspired to answer her questions for yourself, perhaps awakening the changemaker within. Continuing Ed Opportunities for Youth Services Empowering Students with News Literacy<https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20210224/> >From edWeb.net Wednesday, Feb. 24 @ 4 pm ET When students connect strongly to what you are teaching, they become motivated to turn assignments into action. If you want to ignite a spark in your students, you won't want to miss this edWebinar, featuring the News Literacy Project's ambassadors. They'll describe how their students have elevated classroom lessons to the next level. You will learn how to inspire your students as well. Difficult Conversations Online: How to Teach Civilly in an Uncivil Environment<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> >From PCI/LM Wednesday, 2/24/21 2:00 PM ET How can we teach civil discourse with so much incivility? Carrie has taught college online and in-person since 2015 and holds certifications in online teaching. She has also taught K-12 students' digital etiquette and how to better communicate online in her work as founder of the mission-based company Digital Respons-Ability. Mindfulness: Begin with a Breath<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> >From MSU/LM Monday, 3/8/21 1:30 PM ET Our stress cues can be signals for us to take a breath and engage in some mindful moments. This lesson is an introduction to mindfulness and the benefits of it. Topics include learning how stress affects our brain, exploring your personal resilience to stress and experiencing mindful breathing and mindful movement practices. Creating a Culture of Caring: Practical Approaches to Support Young Adult Wellbeing & Mental Health<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> >From PCI/LM Wednesday, 3/24/21 2:00 PM ET Student mental health is a growing concern among high schools, colleges and universities, particularly in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Students across the country are seeking connection and help from a variety of sources, and community members are uniquely positioned to identify and support struggling young adults. Best Storytime Practices with Jenifer Strauss from Story Be Told! Grab-And-Go, Tell-And-Do<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> February 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET During the pandemic, Youth Librarians have had to provide alternative programming to serve their young patrons and families. Virtual Storytime and curbside pick-ups have become the norm. But, what if some of these pandemic practices can remain and promote language and literacy at home? Join Storyteller and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss to learn how to put together five new literacy-based language experience kits for families to GRAB at the library, take home and DO together. Instructions and material lists will be provided. Helping Children Build a Bigger Vocabulary<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> March 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Intentional and diverse language experiences are the key to helping children build a bigger vocabulary and establish reading readiness. Storytelling and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss will use the five practices of early literacy featured in Ready to Read Michigan to present activities designed to intentionally provide young patrons with a plethora of interactive vocabulary building opportunities. Handouts provided. The Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> April 20, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when they get home. These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In the News... Lawmakers propose 6 weeks of summer school to help NC students make up for learning lost during pandemic<https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/lawmakers-propose-6-weeks-of-summer-school…> - North Carolina's WRAL, 2.16.21 Education leaders say teacher shortages, learning loss among top issues at Michigan schools, WDIV<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clicko…> - 2.16.21 Health Hazards of Librarianship: Not Just Paper Cuts<http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2021/02/health-hazards-of-librarianship-no…> - Public Libraries, 2.15.21 Have a good weekend, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - 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/>

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Celebrate Black History Month at ELPL
by Andrea Smiley 18 Feb '21

18 Feb '21

Good Evening, Hope everyone is doing well. We wanted to share with everyone some of the ways that the East Lansing Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with the community. To kick off the month, we sent out a special edition of our Off the Shelf! eNewsletter featuring key programs. https://conta.cc/36rHzNW. One of our LIVE Storytimes featured 7-year-old Mackenzie Smith reading her new book, "My New Normal". Mackenzie also appeared on our latest episode of The Director's Cut podcast with Library Director Kristin Shelley. http://bit.ly/ELPLDirCutMackenzieSmith<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FELPLDirCutMackenzieSm…> Mid-month, we sent out another edition of our Off the Shelf! eNewsletter with additional programs continuing the celebration, https://conta.cc/37iK3yq. In this edition, we highlighted a special presentation, "Deeper Than Skin" with Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway. These two will also appear on another episode of The Director's Cut podcast with Library Director Kristin Shelley to air later in the month. To view other episodes of our podcast, visit elplibrary.podbean.com. Lastly, to bring everything together, a special page dedicated to Black History Month programming and services was created on the library's website, elpl.org/celebrate/ Thank you and we hope you enjoy. Andrea Smiley Marketing & PR Specialist asmiley(a)cityofeastlansing.com East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 www.elpl.org

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