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Exit Interview Template
by Jessica Wilhoite 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Hi all, I am considering doing exit interviews when an employee leaves. Can anyone, who does exit interviews, send me the form or template you use? I'll share the results if you would like. Thanks! -- Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Staff Incident Report
by NW Amy Stockwell 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Hello, I am wondering if anyone has a staff incident report that they wouldn't mind sharing? I am finding that we have patron incident reports, but nothing for nothing an incident in a staff member's file. Thanks! Amy

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Join us Friday for the next MCLS Virtual Dialogue for library staff!
by Jan Davidson 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Please excuse the cross-posting. We hope you can join MCLS this Friday, February 19, for our next monthly Virtual Dialogue. This month we’ll be exploring engaging (and re-engaging) non-library-users. The Dialogue will be 11am – 12:30pm Eastern (10-11:30am Central) on Zoom. Part support group, part visioning, the Dialogues are a positive, encouraging, participatory time for you to share and learn from and with other library staff all over Indiana and Michigan. All library staff are welcome! Join the February Virtual Dialogue here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85184838432?pwd=WWkvaVB0UlpEZlJudW53V3RsRnpoQT09 You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues anytime at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. Hope to see you Friday morning! ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (517) 492-3811 / toll-free (800) 530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [twitter] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [square-logo-1 (002)] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…>

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CONNECT WITH FRIENDS -- FOML’s Virtual Event Series on February 25
by White, Shannon (MDE) 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Please share with your Friends of the Library. CONNECT WITH FRIENDS -- FOML’s Virtual Event Series Thursday, February 25th 10 - 11:30am ET OR 6-7:30pm ET Registration closes on Tuesday, February 24th at 11:59pm ET This is a free event for FOML members only. If you are a current member, click on a link to register for the session of your choice. * Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, 10 am: https://fomlevents.org/events/foml-connect with-friends-10am-session/ * Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021:, 6 pm: https://fomlevents.org/events/foml-connect-with friends-6pm-session/ To become a member, select group or individual membership. * Group: https://fomlevents.org/events/group-annual-membership-2021/ * Individual: https://fomlevents.org/events/individual-annual-membership-2021/?fbclid=IwA… Join us for a conversation with Attorney Anne Seurynck--Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Anne has been practicing with Foster Swift's Administrative and Municipal Practice Group since her arrival at the firm. She currently serves as the firm President and Chair of the Executive Committee. Her entire career has focused on the representation of municipalities and public entities. Anne has extensive experience in drafting and reviewing ordinances and policies, serving as general counsel, counseling clients on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act issues, and working with communities on millage and Michigan Campaign Finance Issues. Anne also has an expertise in library law. Following the discussion / Q&A with Anne, we will open the floor for time to “Connect with Friends.” We all feel a bit disconnected during this unusual time, let’s take a moment to engage with friends from around the state. Discussion will be facilitated by FOML board member Rebecca Higgerson (Director of Brandon Township Library) and FOML president Jill Marie Mason (Associate Director of Albion College Library). Jill Marie Mason, '01 (she/her/hers) Associate Director of the Library and Head of Library Systems and Technology Albion College Library 602 E. Cass St. Albion, MI 49224 517-629-0270 jmason(a)albion.edu<mailto:jmason@albion.edu> https://library.albion.edu/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.a…>

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Snow day for Homer Public Library
by Trixie L. McMeeking 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

The Homer Public Library will be closed today, February 16. Stay warm! Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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Romeo closed
by Claire Lopiccolo 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Due to weather and unsafe travel conditions, both branches of Romeo District Library will be closed today, 2/16.

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Snow day
by Susan Wess 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

For Milan Public Library. Everyone stay safe. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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POSTPONED - MI PR Group Meeting - Tuesday, Feb 16 at 10am - Canva
by Kelly Rembert 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Hi, We are postponing today's MI PR Group meeting on Canva as so many libraries are closed with the snow. Stay warm and enjoy the snow swirling outside today. If you head out drive and walk safely! I will send out more details about when it will be rescheduled to. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org >>> Kelly Rembert via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> 02/11/21 11:11 AM >>> Hi, Mark your calendars for the next MI PR Group Meeting. Mary Ruthko from the Bay County Library System will lead a learning session about Canva. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 10am on Zoom Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content. The app already includes templates for users to use. The platform is free to use and offers paid subscriptions like Canva Pro and Canva for Enterprise for additional functionality. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes, and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/99855823621?pwd=d2wrZC8xTHpKcGNvVmovQmFZT0N… Password: 574379 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3649 USA 8885578511 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 865869 Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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St. Clair County Library System closed Tuesday, February 16
by Mercatante, Michael 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

?Hi, everyone - All branches of the St. Clair County Library System will be closed Tuesday, Febrauary 16, due to inclement weather. Mike Mercatante Community Relations and Friend Development Coordinator St. Clair County Library System (810) 987-7323 ext. 2510

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Orion Township Public Library closed today
by Joyce Becker 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Hello, The Orion Township Public Library will be closed today due to inclement weather and will open tomorrow, February 17, at 9:30 am. ~Joyce Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248 693-3000 x431 jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org

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