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Oral Histories
by Barbara Gordon 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Hello, I am looking for some expertise related to the use of oral history tapes and transcriptions in our library. A number of oral histories were recorded in the 1970s by the library. The cassettes contain interviews with local African American community members who had knowledge of and/or family history tied to our county's active Underground Railroad. Formal consent was not obtained during the making of these tapes. In the time since the tapes were made, a published index of participant names was made available to researchers. While I am not certain, I do believe researchers have been given access to these tapes as well. There is a renewed interest in this collection and the library has received requests for access to the tapes. It is my understanding that without signed consent forms, the library does not have copyright to these historical records. I would appreciate the opportunity to better understand what, if any, options we may have for making these invaluable resources available. Thank you! -- Barbara Gordon, MLS Director 319 M-62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 269-357-7822 ext. 101

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Second Chance At Free Historical Materials
by Ted Gregory 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Hello, We wanted to give everyone another look at these free historical materials before we start looking at other arrangements for them. If you want any, please reply with your RIDES code, and many thanks to those who already expressed interest. NEW: A Ukranian-language Bible, United Bible Societies USBN 1903865158 *Michigan History, *46 miscellaneous issues spanning 1961 - 1977. *Some Musings on the Nature of History*, pamphlet from *The Clarence M. Burton Memorial Lecture* series. *Inland Seas*, Volume 19 (1963) numbers 1,2,3,4 (2x), Volume 21 (1965) number 1. *Michigan Manual*, 1973-74, 1975-76, and 1979-80. *Steamboats and Modern Steam Launches*, bound volumes covering 1961 - 1963. *Oh! For the Life of a Country Girl* by Edna Holland Mitchell, ISBN 0961464054 *Islands of the Manitou* by Kathryne Belden Ashley, 1985 printing *Michigan Soldiers in the Civil War* by Frederick D. Williams, Munson Michigan History Fund Pamphlet #2, 2x *Twice-Told Tales of Michigan and Her Soldiers*, Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission. *Tales & Trails of Tro-La-Oz-Ken*, A Bicentennial Publication of the Trout Lake Women's Club. *HIstory News* Vol. 26, #3 (March 1971) *The Midwestern Journal*, Volume 1 #2 (Summer 1980) *The Language of My Soul: The Anatomy of a Dyslexic Mind* by Glenn Sheffield Leavitt, 1994. -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Grosse Pointe Public Library PT Librarian
by Kimberly Hart 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Please post!! Thank you! [cid:image003.jpg@01D73B58.6465C130]KIM HART OPERATIONS MANAGER 313.343.2325 Expand learning, inspire creativity and connect our community grossepointelibrary.org

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Searching for clear VHS tape cases
by Lorry Traver 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Hi all, I am searching for 40 clear VHS tape cases for an upcoming summer reading craft. Does anyone happen to have any they would be willing to part ways with and send to the Ruth Hughes library in Imlay City? Thank you in advance! -- "Books can be fun no matter what shelf they live on." - Jean Fritz *Lorry Traver* Youth Services Coordinator Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 ltraver(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043 <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Please CALL your Michigan House members before 1:30pm
by Debbie Mikula 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Michigan library workers – Today…before 1:30pm when the Michigan House of Representatives goes into session, we are asking each of you to contact your state representative by phone and state your opposition to the package of bills – HR4530-4533 which reduces the number of elections that can be held each year from three to two. For background, see the call to action that was sent out yesterday (copied below). Here is a link to find your state representative: https://www.house.mi.gov/mhrpublic/frmFindaRep.aspx Debbie [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 224 Cell: 517-404-3533 dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> and Twitter<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…>! From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Rachel Ash via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Reply-To: Rachel Ash <rfash(a)milibraries.org> Date: Monday, April 26, 2021 at 12:24 PM To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Call to Action: Libraries need three millage election dates. Please contact your Michigan House members today. MLA stands in opposition to HB 4530-4533 and ANY legislation limiting election dates. [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=b3796fe1-1887-422b-8dee-42328759b07b&a=1104524…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/4c2b17bc-fd61-4a53-a8af-8872a…]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-KQSoM6D4gnjTLI1-MHs_E6MehYhwWRqLKRPl_tmlZxL…> Call to Action: MLA Opposes HB 4530-4533 Call to Action: MLA stands in Opposition to HB 4530-4533 and ANY legislation limiting election dates. We will continue to monitor and respond to any legislation that would limit library millage proposals. Read on for details then Take Action<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-KQSoM6D4gnjTLI1-MHs_E6MehYhwWRqLKRPl_tmlZxL…> and contact your legislators today! On Tuesday, March 23, a package of bills, HB 4530-4533 was presented at the House Elections and Ethics Committee. HB 4530-4533 eliminates the May and August elections and replaces them with a June election. House Bills 4530-4533 would amend different acts to remove the May regular election date and move the date of the primary election in Michigan from August to June, limiting a jurisdiction to holding only two elections in a year. Libraries rely on locally dedicated millages for funding. A millage loss could very well close the doors permanently for a library, so alternative dates to re-present their proposal to their community during the calendar year are essential. Additional restrictions to the number of times each year that a millage can be brought before voters are detrimental to libraries. Read MLA's Statement in Opposition to Any Restrictions to Millage Dates by the Michigan Legislature<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-KQSoM6D4gnjTLI1-MHs_E6MehYhwWRqLKRPl_tmlZxL…> The most recent modifications to the state’s election dates are the 2015 Public Acts 98 -103, which eliminated the February election date. Since 2015, only May, August, and November have remained. Currently, under the law, the primary election is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in August. HBs 4530 - 4533 would move that election date to the Tuesday after the first Monday in June. They would also eliminate the May regular election. Legislators need to hear from us about why it is important to keep three election dates to allow libraries more flexibility in seeking millages. Please contact your House members today to tell them that libraries need three millage election dates. Ask them to oppose HB 4530-4533 and ANY legislation that limits election dates and hurts a library's ability to seek funding. Click Take Action to visit our website and contact your legislator. We’ve created a template email for you that you can modify to share your concerns or send as-is. Thank you for taking action to support libraries! TAKE ACTION<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-KQSoM6D4gnjTLI1-MHs_E6MehYhwWRqLKRPl_tmlZxL…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/1637af65-0a20-4f40-969c-ecbb7…]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-KQSoM6D4gnjTLI1-MHs_E6MehYhwWRqLKRPl_tmlZxL…> [cid:image002.png@01D73B56.835968A0] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Last Chance for some fun collaboration skills...
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Registration closes at Noon on Wednesday! Collaborate with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Thursday, April 29, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Back by popular demand! Two-Hour Remote Interactive Presentation with Pam Victor, President, Happier Valley Comedy. We ask you attend live! It's fun and the time will fly. In this remote interactive presentation, professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can use these trade secrets for building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. Through humorous stories and impactful exercises, you learn how to use improv superpowers to improve brainstorming, flexibility with change, team empowerment, and creative problem solving. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.… This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. 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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Love this news from Milton
by Noah Lenstra 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

"The Milton Mayhem Bike Scavenger Hunt will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15. Dust off your bike, grab your helmet and prepare to pedal around Milton. To receive your first scavenger hunt clue, visit the library, 430 E. High St., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. The first clue will send to your next location. Ride there, collect a scavenger hunt sticker and receive another clue. Follow the clues until you’ve visited all 10 stops. Then, head back to the library and present the stickers you’ve gathered so you can be entered in a prize drawing. Do the scavenger hunt alone or as a team. All riders must sign a liability waiver and wear a helmet. Waivers are available at the library or can be printed out at https://tinyurl.com/p6dshurr. Waivers/registration forms should be turned in before 5 p.m. Friday, May 14. All ages may participate but participants should be prepared to ride at least 3 miles on roads or sidewalks in Milton. For more information call the Milton Public Library at (608) 868-7462." https://www.hngnews.com/milton_courier/article_95b0508d-4313-5cf3-8f06-c269… Noah Lenstra Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science University of North Carolina Greensboro njlenstr(a)uncg.edu noahlenstra.com @NoahLenstra Author, Healthy Living at the Library <https://www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A5725P> Director of Let's Move in Libraries <http://letsmovelibraries.org/>

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Reminder: Free Makerspace Workshop Monday, May 17 9am-1pm
by Katie Rothley 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Good morning Michlib-L, I am writing to send a reminder invite to register for this year's FREE annual TLN Spring Workshop , to be conducted virtually via TLN 's Zoom account: "Making It Work: Finding The Right Makerspace For Your Library." We have a little less than 3 weeks to go before the big day, Monday, May 17 from 9am-1pm! There will be three panels of presenters sharing information on their solutions to makerspaces, both mobile and permanent installations. We wanted to make this available to any library/librarian interested in learning about, investing in, and starting a makerspace, and because it's virtual, it makes it easily accessible! We normally hold this annual workshop in-person at a TLN library and charge a nominal fee, so this may or may not be the only time we do this; future free and virtual workshops are to be determined. Please view the PDF flyer attached to this email for more information, workshop schedule, and visit this link for registration: [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/springworkshop/ | https://tln.lib.mi.us/springworkshop/ ] . We are not offering CE credits. And there will be a voluntary survey following the conclusion of the workshop for feedback. Any other questions may be directed to me in response to this email. I want to thank the TLN ASC Spring Workshop Subcommittee for their hard work in planning and scheduling this virtual learning opportunity; many thanks go to (in no particular order): Laura from Chelsea District Library, Allison from Rochester Hills Public Library, Barbara from Southgate Veterans Memorial Library, and Danielle from William P. Faust Public Library of Westland. We hope to "see" you then! Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Outreach Librarian Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI 48178 https://www.lyon.lib.mi.us/ (248) 437-8800 ext. 618

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Sign up by Friday for MiLibraryQuest - a virtual event for teens this summer
by MiLibrary Quest 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Hello! This Friday is the last day to sign up for MiLibraryQuest: Summer 2021. Are you looking for a (free!) virtual event for your teens this summer - that doesn't take very much of your time? Join libraries throughout the state for MiLibraryQuest. Sign up by Friday at bit.ly/SummerQuestSignUp MiLibraryQuest: Summer 2021 will be held from June 1 through July 31. Teens will collect descriptions of unique animals from the websites of participating libraries and enter to win a prize. What is MiLibraryQuest? Following library closures in March 2020 and a shift to virtual programming, a group of librarians from throughout the state began meeting to collaborate on virtual teen programming. We created MiLibraryQuest, a virtual scavenger hunt, for all teens throughout the state as a summer event. We hosted our second Quest, MiLibraryQuest: Mystery Edition this January and February. We're now getting ready to launch our third quest this summer. What will participating libraries do? Each participating library will: - place the MiLibraryQuest image and a library-specific animal description (which will be given to them) on their website - promote the event to their teens (Promotional materials will be available from the Quest team.) - award at least one prize to a teen who is from your library and completes the Quest What will teens do? The list of participating libraries and links to their websites will be provided on the Quest website (https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1) Teens will visit the libraries’ websites, locate the animal descriptions, identify the animals being described, and enter to win a prize. Additional information You can see more information: - on our website: https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1 - in our FAQs: http://bit.ly/SummerQuestFAQs Questions? If you have any questions, please let us know at milibraryquest(a)gmail.com. Ready to sign up? If your library would like to participate, please sign up at http://bit.ly/SummerQuestSignUp by this Friday, April 30. The Quest Team Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MiLibrary-Quest-101788845136786> ~ Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/milibraryquest/> ~ Website <https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1>

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Library Director job posting Tamarack District Library
by ML Tamarack Circulation 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

The Tamarack District Library Board of Trustees is accepting resumes for the position of Library Director. This position is full-time and will include some evening and weekend hours. Tamarack District Library was established on October 14, 2002 by Lakeview Community Schools, Cato Township, Hinton Township, and Pine Township in Montcalm County, Michigan, and serves both students and the community, a population of 10,250 in 206 square miles. The library is a single branch in a 15,000 square foot facility built in 2008 in the Village of Lakeview with one full-time and six part time staff and is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Tamarack District Library has strong community support, a fully engaged Friends of the Library group, a budget of $429,000. The Village of Lakeview is conveniently located near the intersection of M-46 and M-91, 12 miles east of the US-131 expressway and thirty-one miles west of US-127. The successful Director candidate will be an approachable, competent individual who brings innovative ideas, a willingness to interact with the community, and who values internal and external customer service. The candidate should have an understanding of the needs of a small community and an innovative vision for the Library going forward. EXPECTATIONS: The Director provides leadership to the staff, recognizing the value and strengths of each individual and utilizing those strengths to create a team atmosphere and to enhance service to the public. The Director is the public face of the Library and reports to the Board of Trustees, working in partnership with the Board to ensure that the library fulfills its mission and creates strategies for future success, as well as being accountable for programming and fiscal integrity of the Library. The Director works with considerable independence, subject to Board policies and directives, but shall show resourcefulness, initiative, creativity, and mature judgment in performance of duties. The Director will attend meetings associated with membership in the Lakeland Library Cooperative and workshops which will require travel. Reliable transportation is essential. To view the full job description please visit tamaracklibrary.org A performance review based on the job description will be conducted by the Library Board 3, 6, and 9 months from the date of hire. Thereafter, yearly performance reviews will be conducted. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 4-year bachelor’s degree Michigan State Certification or eligibility for certification as library director of a Class III Public Library, with certification to be completed within one year from the date that certification workshops again become available Library experience and professional knowledge of library practices, procedures, and technology helpful Knowledge of public library administrative principles and practices, human resources, and library law helpful Demonstrated administrative, management, and fiscal ability Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Board of Trustees, community organizations, and the public Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, and to lead and provide direction Excellent oral and written communication skills SALARY/BENEFITS: $50,000 – $60,000 salary negotiable, based on qualifications and experience APPLICATION: Applicants should send an application found at tamaracklibrary.org, resume, and three references to Trustee Board President, Susan Draper at tdlsuedraper(a)gmail.com AND Trustee Board Vice President, Barb Kaaikala at tdlbarbkaaikala(a)gmail.com on or before 5:00pm on April 30, 2021 . Semifinalists will be asked to submit answers in writing to a set of questions developed by the Library Board and library staff, and participate in a meet-and-greet open to the community. Finalists will have an in person interview with the Board of Trustees for consideration of employment. Tamarack District Library is an equal opportunity employer -- Pamela Feutz Adult Services Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Lakeview Mi 48850 Currently Reading Get your own email signature

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