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Cataloging and free Transformative Agreements class from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Register soon for these MCLS classes: Transformative Agreements: Making the Move to Open Access<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/taming-the-transformative-tangle-gain-unde…> Free! 1-day class, March 4, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) AACR2...Meet RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/aacr2-meet-rda-633.html> 1-day class, March 3, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Library of Things, popular items
by Don Priest 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Hi all! I'm looking to start building up a Library of Things later this year, and I'm looking for ideas. If you loan out some fun or unusual items, that have proven popular with your patrons, I'd love to hear it! I will, of course, compile responses to share with the collective brain. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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Question about Fire HD Tablets
by EMAIL TEAM 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

We want to circulate 3 Fire HD tablets to our patrons to start. My question is do we have to make an amazon account and separate email for each tablet?Does anyone circulate Fire HD tablets? Stephanie Daniels Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Poetry Presenters
by Geiken, Laura 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Hello all, Thank you to everyone who shared possible poetry presenters with me. I've already connected with a poet in Detroit someone suggested and I think it'll be a great program! Here's a list of all the suggestions I received in case anyone else is interested: Poetry Alive! https://poets.org/listing/poetry-alive Brittany Rogers Kahlia Williams InsideOut Literary https://insideoutdetroit.org/ Ber-Henda Williams The Diatribe https://thediatribe.org/ Thank you so much again and have a great week! Stay safe, Laura Geiken Teen Librarian Dearborn Public Library

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New IMLS Report: The Use and Cost of Public Library Materials: Trends Before the Covid-19 Pandemic
by Jim Flury 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

[ https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/pls_fy18_research_brief.pdf | https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/pls_fy18_research_brief.pdf ] 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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Library of Michigan Public Library Financial Management Cohort Announced!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

The Library of Michigan is working with the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government to provide a 11-month public library financial management certificate program for a cohort of 10 to 15 Michigan public librarians. The program includes six online finance classes, group meetings with the instructors after each class, group meetings and topical webinars on Michigan specific issues from LM staff. Each participant that finishes the program will receive a program certificate from the University of Georgia. The program topics include: * Budgeting for Libraries * Governmental Accounting for Libraries * Internal Control for Libraries * Purchasing * Payroll Administration * Writing Financial Policies The Library of Michigan is underwriting the program costs. You can find more information on the cohort and classes as well as the application to participate here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-552040-…>. The application deadline is March 26th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Karren Reish Library of Michigan Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> [cid:image003.png@01D70533.A5B4A7B0]

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Submission for Michlib email
by Mallory Metzger 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Hello there! Hackley Public Library has wonderful programs coming up during Black History Month, including a Black Hair Care Clinic and a sampling of the stage play, "Anne and Emmett," produced by Ebony Road Players. Feel free to share, and enjoy these programs yourself as well! For details or to register: *Black Hair Care Clinic:* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD6SLa15ChlZHdhQcEyZnDx-uj0guvzMq… *Anne and Emmett: * https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY7SwcazFIvZS51zH_cMGDOZ-OqiQdMAB… -- *Mallory Metzger* Marketing and Program Coordinator Hackley Public Library (231) 722-8008 mmetzger(a)hackleylibrary.org

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one week from today: Michigan Humanities Grants Workshop
by Katie Wittenauer 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Dear Michigan library community, One week from today, at 10 a.m. on February 24, you're invited to join Michigan Humanities staff for a virtual workshop focused on the process of applying for Michigan Humanities' grant opportunities. Staff will provide tips for a smooth and successful application and provide insight into Humanities Grants, Arts and Humanities Touring Grants, Bridging Michigan Grants, and GMR Action Grants. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcu-upz8qG9ExNYmcqyrv5tYkych9jq… Find additional details about Michigan Humanities' grant opportunities at https://www.michiganhumanities.org/. Please feel free to share this workshop information with anyone in your organization or community who may be interested. We look forward to seeing you there! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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JDLL's Voice It: Black Poetry Panel Discussion
by Butler, Rhonda 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Celebrate Black History Month with Jackson District Library: Voice It: Black Poetry Panel Discussion February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST This intergenerational panel will engage in discussion on how themes from the new Library of America Anthology, African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song edited by Kevin Young, reflect lived experiences. Dr. Pamela Ross McClain, a scholar of African American literature at the University of Michigan Flint, will open the dialogue on how African American poets have captured the cultural experiences of African Americans, and inspired a legacy of creative expression, resistance, uniqueness, and resilience This virtual program will take place on Zoom and will be livestreamed on Facebook. To join on Zoom, click here myjdl.com/VoiceIt<https://jacks-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/event/black-poetry-discussion-panel/> Jackson District Library was one of 49 institutions in the United States to receive the Lift Every Voice grant, which is administered by the Library of America, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture If you have any questions or need additional info, please contact me by email butlerr(a)myjdl.com<mailto:butlerr@myjdl.com> Sincerely, Rhonda Rhonda Farrell-Butler Community Engagement Coordinator Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 O: 517-905-1317 butlerr(a)myjdl.com<mailto:butlerr@myjdl.com> [logo]

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Free Toner
by Tera Talaska-PIDL-RC Branch Manager 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

We are pre-spring cleaning and have a few toners up for grabs. This of course will be a first come first serve basis. Please let me know what toner(s) you want and include your library code so we can ship them via rides. **Disclaimer: Some have been sitting on our shelf for a while and might not even work or work well** HP Laserjet 36A (black) HP Laserjet 96A (black) HP Laserjet 49X (black) HP Laserjet 78A (black) HP Laserjet 12A (black) OKI B2200/B240 (p/n 43650301) (image drum with toner cartridge, black) Tera Talaska Manager Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie St. Rogers City, MI 49779 989-734-2477 ext. 223

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