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Grants for small and rural libraries – apply by 3/4
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Jan '21

26 Jan '21

The American Library Association (ALA) is currently accepting applications for Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, a grant initiative that will distribute nearly $2 million to libraries. Learn more: www.ala.org/LTCFocus<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> Register for a free pre-application webinar (January 26 – will be recorded): https://programminglibrarian.org/learn/pre-application-webinar-libraries-tr…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprogrammi…> For questions, contact: publicprograms(a)ala.org<mailto:publicprograms@ala.org> Participating libraries will receive training in how to lead conversations, a skill vital to 21st-century librarianship. Library workers will complete a free ALA e-course on basic facilitation skills; host at least one conversation with community members on a chosen topic; and receive $3,000 to support community engagement efforts. Grant funds may cover a range of expenses, including staff time and collections and technology purchases. Up to 450 grants will be awarded in Round 2. Library workers may apply online for grant funding by March 4 at www.ala.org/LTCFocus<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>. ALA has already distributed 200 LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries grant recipients in Round 1 of the LTC funding initiative. They comprise public, academic, school and tribal libraries representing 43 states. Below are examples of conversations proposed by the first 200 grant recipients: * Stair District Library (Morenci, Michigan) will talk with residents about the recent loss of the community’s 150-year-old newspaper in a discussion series called Extra! Extra! Read All About It!...But Where?. * Danville High School (Danville, Arkansas) will have an online conversation with students, school staff and residents about the importance of mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic. * Following a surge in suicides in their agricultural and mining town, staff at Duncan Public Library (Duncan, Arizona) will explore mental health through book and film talks and create an ongoing community support group called the Brain Support Brigade. * Neligh Public Library (Neligh, Nebraska) will host online discussions about race for their predominantly white community. The series will kick off with a reading of a historical fiction title set in nearby Omaha after the 1919 lynching of African American resident Will Brown. * Olive G. Pettis Memorial Library (Goshen, New Hampshire) will host nonfiction book discussions about nature. The library will also install permanent plaques throughout the region identifying local flora and fauna with QR codes that residents can scan for more information. Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is offered in partnership with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL). United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 www.ala.org/united<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>

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Give Romance A Chance | A Semi Bookish Podcast
by Andy Myers 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Hello MichLib-land, With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Adrian District Library's Semi Bookish crew took to the task of defining and exploring why romantically reluctant readers should give romance a chance. We all agree that it's definitely worth a chuckle, and it certainly gave the non-romance readers among us a new appreciation for the romance genre. https://adriandistrictlibrary.podbean.com/e/of-love-and-bodice-rippers-why-… The Semi Bookish is available via Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Best, Andy Andy Myers Marketing and Outreach | Library Assistant Adrian District Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 517.265.2265 amyers(a)adrian.lib.mi.us

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FW: MLA Advocates for Upgraded Vaccine Eligibility for Library Workers
by Rachel Ash 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

MLA is advocating for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for all library workers. In case you missed it: [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/1bead0af-3f75-4f9d-9f45-e0756…]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA0…> MLA Advocates for Upgraded Vaccine Eligibility for Library Workers We are actively monitoring legislation and regulations related to COVID-19. Please watch MLA's website for important news and announcements<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA0…> as we keep you informed. [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/a46c2f9a-b3e9-4c0f-8546-e3465…] We know vaccine eligibility is of great concern to many Michigan library workers. MLA is advocating for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for library workers using a two-pronged approach. We are requesting the prioritization of public and academic library workers as essential service providers in the vaccine rollout program and we are also providing a template for library leadership to use to contact their local health departments. The Center for Disease Control (CDC)<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA0…> recommendations place our school and academic library workers in Phase 1b of a vaccine rollout, but public library and archive workers are in Phase 1c. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) guidelines (Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Prioritization Guidance – January 6, 2021<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA0…>) prioritize vaccine allocation for only K-12 school personnel, including K-12 library workers, in Phase 1b of the rollout. MLA is urging the Governor and the MDHHS to make public and academic library workers eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1b. We have provided library directors with a template letter to use to follow up with their own county departments of public health if deemed appropriate for their local needs. Read MLA's letter to Governor Whitmer and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA0…> We encourage library leadership to follow up with your local county health department if necessary. A template letter to use to follow up with local health departments is linked here.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA0…> Find your local health department.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA0…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/477737f0-14e5-4fd5-8860-b362f…]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA0…> Michigan Library Association | 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48911 Unsubscribe rfash(a)milibraries.org<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | About our service provider<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by mla(a)milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Book Club Sets are all spoken for!
by Tracy Logan 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Hi All, We have given away all of our book club sets- we'll see ya again next year! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Advocating for Better Salaries Toolkit from the ALA-APA
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

We see a lot of discussion on the list about salaries. I wanted to make sure members of the Michigan library community, including administrators, staff and boards were aware of the ALA-APA "Advocating for Better Salaries Toolkit" that is online at https://ala-apa.org/files/2010/02/2017-ALA-APA-BETTER-SALARIES-TOOLKIT-6th-… LM can also provide reports generated from our annual reports to provide salary comparisons as well. We are currently reviewing some enhancements to this data we collect to in an effort to better serve the needs of the Michigan library community. The ALA-APA: the Organization for the Advancement of Library Employees, ala-apa.org<https://ala-apa.org/>, does regular salary surveys and provides a variety of information and tools to help the interests of librarians and library workers. To find more resources visit their website. You can also read their online newsletter and learn about other certification programs available. We hope you find the tools here useful. If you have questions, please let us know. Shannon Shannon White Library Development Manager 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> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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Join us for the virtual 2021 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference March 19-20
by Larry J. Wagenaar 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

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Free money management webinars from MSUE
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Michigan State University Extension has increased their list of FREE financial and housing webinar topics to include: * Make a Spending Plan Work for You * Tips to Build and Protect Your Credit * Retirement Myths and Facts * Foreclosure Basics * The Informed Renter * Protect Your Identity Attached please find the schedule for February and March. Pre-registration is required (see attached). Open to all Michigan residents. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cid:image003.png@01D6F31A.C5D8FE40]

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Operating Systems
by Pam Ballett 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Hi All! We are looking to change our operating system. We currently have Destiny and are looped in with a school system which has caused us some issues. We are looking to switch to *Apollo. *I am looking for some feedback from those who use it! Let me know your experience! Thanks! Pam Ballett [image: schlib_logo_rainbow_mini.jpg]

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MeL Promotions Content: New Year, New You
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Now that we're in the beginning of a new year, it's a great time to promote eResources that fit all types of "New Year, New You" themes. We've created a toolkit of social media graphics, posts, and other templates to help you do just that. Content such as healthy eating, financial health, exercise, and more comes from these eResources: * Alt HealthWatch<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * eBooks Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * Explora for Public Libraries<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * Health Source - Consumer Edition<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> * NoveList Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> The New Year, New You promotions toolkit can be found on MeL.org's Library Staff landing page<https://mel.org/staff>. Scroll down the page about half way and you'll find the files for New Year, New You. Included are 12 social media graphics and the corresponding post copy (which can be used on Facebook or Instagram), a template for an email newsletter, a blog post, and a press release. The templates are customizable and you can add your library's logo, website URL, and anything else that is unique to your community. Here's a sample of what the social media graphics look like. [Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated] Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions. Have a great day! Liz Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> | Follow MeL: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [cid:image004.png@01D6F30D.DF2D4A20]

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New NASA @ My Library resources
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

This highlight is dedicated to a few of the many excellent STEM resources and opportunities, in addition to a couple of outreach products sprinkled here and there. The email includes details on a LIVE book reading from the International Space Station, a LIVE Draw Artemis episode with a robotic engineer, the Mars 2020 Toolkit, NASA Stem Stars webchats, Moon to Mars educator guides, free educator professional development webinars, the new 2020 Spin Off publication, and newly released videos and podcasts. Please share far and wide! How to Draw Artemis Want to put the Art in Artemis? Learn step-by-step how to draw components of the Artemis Program. Draw, then share your space-crafty drawings to #drawARTEMIS<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/drawartemis?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUr-6SbdlVfh48…>. Download the PDF guides at https://www.nasa.gov/drawartemis NASA's Artemis Communication team is collaborating with Emmy Award Winning Artist Mark Kistler on the How to Draw Artemis project. Mark Kistler, guest artists and NASA experts draw the Artemis components LIVE and share fun and interesting facts about NASA's Artemis Program. The program is family friendly and can be streamed on mobile devices and computers. The next LIVE drawing will take place Monday January 25th at 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET on Mark's Facebook Live<https://www.facebook.com/mark.kistler.7> and YouTube Channel<https://youtu.be/nGdMUrD8ZtE>. January 25th's program will feature the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle<https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/draw_ltv_final.pdf>, Chief Engineer for the Space Exploration Vehicle, Lucien Junkin and guest artist Joe Wos. Story Time From Space LIVE Reading Kids on this planet deserve a special event! Astronaut Shannon Walker<https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/shannon-walker/biography> will do a LIVE Reading of Willow the Water Bear by Houston Kidd from the International Space Station!!! WATCH LIVE -<https://storytimefromspace.com/live/> Tuesday, January 26th at 11:00 AM CST. DO NOT MISS THIS FREE OPPORTUNITY! Please considering sharing with teachers, libraries, scout groups, parents, grandparents and friends around the world! Learn More at storytimefromspace.com<https://storytimefromspace.com/> Mars 2020 STEM Toolkit Perseverance, NASA's most advanced Mars rover to date, is continuing NASA's investigation of the Red Planet. The Perseverance mission<https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/> launched on July 30, 2020. 26 days from today, on February 18th, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover will touch down on the Red Planet. The rover will scour the Jezero Crater<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mars.nasa.gov/news/8549/nasas-mars-2020-…> to help us understand its geologic history and search for signs of past microbial life. Bring the exciting engineering and science of this mission to students in your institution and at home with the Mars 2020 STEM Toolkit<https://www.nasa.gov/stem/nextgenstem/moon_to_mars/mars2020stemtoolkit>. These STEM lessons and do-it-yourself projects covering topics such as biology, geology, physics, mathematics, engineering, coding and language arts. Stay informed about the Perseverance mission and share mission updates by following the Perseverance Rover Twitter<https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/> and Perseverance Rover Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NASAPersevere/> accounts. NASA Museum and Informal Education Alliance<https://informal.jpl.nasa.gov/museum/> members, don't forget to register your Mars 2020 event here<https://informal.jpl.nasa.gov/museum/Advertise/Form>! If you are not a member, please consider joining<https://informal.jpl.nasa.gov/museum/About>! NASA STEM Stars "NASA STEM Stars" is a webchat series that gives students ages 13+ the opportunity to connect with subject matter experts at NASA. Each chat will introduce a STEM career, address a STEM topic and highlight a NASA mission. The broadcast will also highlight a STEM activity that students can do at home. After the interview, students can ask the NASA experts questions and share their completed activities on social media using #NextGenSTEM. Check out the YouTube Playlist<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTUZypZ67cdv4IpN9odKK0R4v2WnqGtK7> and new STEM Stars website<https://www.nasa.gov/stem/nextgenstem/nasa-stem-stars/index.html>. Moon to Mars Next Gen STEM Educator Guides and Challenges Next Gen STEM activities focus on NASA's Exploration Campaign for Moon to Mars<https://www.nasa.gov/topics/moon-to-mars>. With a focus on NASA's integrated transportation systems and platforms, namely the Orion capsule, the Space Launch System (SLS Rocket) and the Gateway Lunar Outpost, the Moon to Mars Next Gen STEM website<https://www.nasa.gov/stem/nextgenstem/moon_to_mars/index.html> provides resources such as engineering design challenges, curriculum modules, digital badges and webinars for the middle and high school grade levels nationwide. Check out the Crew Transportation with Orion Educator Guide<https://www.nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/transportation.html>, the Propulsion with the Space Launch System Educator Guide<https://www.nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/propulsion.html> and the Habitation with Gateway Educator Guide<https://www.nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/gateway.html>. 2020 NASA Spin Offs Guide As NASA pushes the frontiers of science and human exploration, the agency also advances technology to modernize everyday life on Earth, including drones, self-driving cars and other innovations. NASA's diverse missions spur the creation and improvement of thousands of new products that make life better for people around the world. Dozens of the latest examples are featured in the newest edition of NASA's Spinoff publication<https://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2020/index.html>, including several examples illustrating how NASA is working to shape the coming revolution of autonomous vehicles on the roads and in the air. Learn more about the latest Spinoffs at https://technology.nasa.gov/page/spinoff-2020-shares-how-nasa-innova Artemis Program - Outreach Resources Artemis Program multimedia resources may be found in the Artemis Outreach Resource Box Folder<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnasa-exte…>. New resources are added every month. Moon to Mars Educator Webinars Full listing at https://www.txstate-epdc.net/ Explore Moon to Mars: Artemis Program Overview Audience: Formal and Informal Educators January 25th 1:00-2:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-artemis-progra…> Explore Moon to Mars: The Artemis Mission and Teaching Science and Engineering Practices with the Gateway Audience: Formal and Informal Educators January 27th 6:00-7:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-the-artemis-mi…> Explore Moon to Mars: Drag Devices Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 3rd 4:30-5:30 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-drag-devices/> Explore Moon to Mars: Landing the Mars 2020 Rover "Perseverance" Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 4th 6:00-7:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-landing-the-ma…> Explore Moon to Mars: Mars Rover & the Engineering Design Process Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 9th 6:00-7:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-mars-rover-the…> Explore Moon to Mars: BEST Therma; Protection & the Engineering Design Process Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 10th 1:00-2:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-best-thermal-p…> Explore Moon to Mars: Robotics and Automated Reconfigurable Mission Adaptive Digital Assembly Systems (ARMADAS) Project Audience: Formal and Informal Educators February 10th 6:00-7:00 ET Learn More and Register<https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/explore-moon-to-mars-robotics-and-a…> 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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