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District Size
by Christian Dunham 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

Hi Kathy, Do you know when the updated Census data is coming out (and we'll find out about the new size of our districts?). Thanks, -- Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library facebook.com/vassarlibrary [1] vassarlibrary.org [1] 989-823-2171 Links: ------ [1] http://www.vassarlibrary.org

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Saturday Review Microfilm
by Mimi Herrington 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

We have 39 reels of microfilm of the Saturday Review from 1960-1986 with some time gaps. We would love to send the reels to a library that would like to add them to their collection! Mimi Herrington, Director Bad Axe Area District Library 200 S. Hanselman Street Bad Axe, MI 48413 989.269.8538 (Phone) 989.269.2411 (Fax) www.badaxelibrary.org<http://www.badaxelibrary.org>

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Michigan Humanities grants and programs workshop: 1/28, 10 a.m.
by Katie Wittenauer 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

Dear Michigan library community, Please join Michigan Humanities staff members at 10 a.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, January 28, for a virtual workshop about our current and upcoming grants and programs. Registration is free and available here<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduqhrzoiHdciUoGR1OxTVGfOCXVJdY…>. The workshop will be recorded and shared with all who registered. Grant and program opportunities that will be discussed during the workshop include: - Humanities Grants - Bridging Michigan Grants & Programs - Arts and Humanities Touring Grants (a partnership with the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs) - Great Michigan Read - Poetry Out Loud (a partnership with the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs) - Museum on Main Street - Why It Matters Staff will also walk through the Michigan Humanities grants and programs portal to help attendees learn how to create an online profile and navigate the dashboard. Please let me know if you have any questions, and we look forward to talking with you soon! 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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Youth & Teen Services updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

ALSC Updates Join the Association for Library Service to Children's Membership Committee<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> for networking and fun as they host a virtual mingle during Midwinter! All are welcome to this Bring Your Own Dinner virtual event. You'll have an opportunity to learn from three past ALSC awards<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> committee chairs: Caitlin Jacobson, representing the 2017 Sibert <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> Committee; Ana-Elba Pavon, representing the 2016 Pura Belpré<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> Committee; and Thom Barthelmess, representing the 2017 Newbery<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> Committee. We'll get to know more about what their experience was like leading these committees and there will be an opportunity to breakout into smaller groups to network, talk more about children's lit, and get excited for the 2021 ALA Youth Media Awards<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>. When: Friday, January 22, 2021 at 6:00pm CST Where: Zoom, please register in advance.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> The ALSC Blog is compiling a list of winners from Mock YMA Elections to feature on their blog for the following awards: * Mock Caldecott * Mock Newbery * Mock Coretta Scott King * Mock Geisel * Mock Printz * Mock Sibert * Mock Pura Belpre * Mock (Mildred L.) Batchelder Submit<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.email…> your mock election results via this form<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.email…> by January 24, 2021 to be featured on the ALSC blog. The 2021 Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 8 a.m. CT [9am ET] during the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits<https://2021.alamidwinter.org/> virtual conference. Libraries, schools, and book lovers worldwide are welcome to follow results by visiting ALA's streaming platform at http://ala.unikron.com<http://ala.unikron.com/>, or ALA's social media channels, including Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation/>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/AmLibraryAssociation>, or Twitter, by following hashtag #alayma. Additional Library Resources Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) classes can be found at https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability, including upcoming: Filling Your Cup During COVID: Self-Care Practices in Librarianship<https://nnlm.gov/class/filling-your-cup-during-covid-self-care-practices-li…> January 26, 2021 2:00PM ET/1PM CT This presentation is an overview of techniques to help you navigate change, grief, and loss during these unique and challenging times in librarianship. This discussion focuses on practices designed to care for the body, mind, and social wellbeing including mindful time for breathing, stretching, and hydrating as well as journaling, supporting positive self-narratives, creating expressions of gratitude or joy, and finding new comfort zones and communities. ALA Humble Book Bundle Celebrate Black Voices with Humble Bundle's Be The Change Book Bundle,<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> which offers best-selling books by today's leading BIPOC authors, with a portion of every sale benefiting ALA, Spectrum Scholars, and the Freedom to Read Foundation. From Black History to Afrofuturism with a dash of direct action, this bundle provides a great reading list to deepen your knowledge, expand conversations, and share the vision of a more equitable future. Get the bundle<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…>. 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants Available The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation Grant was created to help build collections and bring books into the lives of children in preschool programs, faith-based reading projects, homeless shelters, charter schools, underfunded libraries, and other community organizations. Libraries are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants for 2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on February 1. The grant criteria and guidelines are available here: http://www.ala.org/rt/emiert/cskbookawards/bookgrant. Beanstack and ReadSquared have created badges for the 2021 "Tails and Tales" summer library program and made them available to all CSLP member libraries (this includes all MI public libraries) via the online CSLP manual. These small art files could be used to decorate the borders of a custom reading certificate, turned into buttons on a website, or used as game pieces. Lots of potential uses! They can be found on the online manual as individual files in the Additional Content folder. They are also available for download as a zip collection. Log in to www.CSLPreads.org<http://www.CSLPreads.org> and go to the online manual to view "Additional Content." YALSA's 2021 Best Fiction for Young Adults list is now available: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2021-best-fiction-young-adults. LM Youth Services Webinars Tails & Tales: A Summer Library Program Planning Workshop<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, February 2, 2021 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET The Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2021 theme is Tails & Tales! From the jungle to the farm, the deep blue sea to the cold arctic; animals and stories from around the globe can be featured throughout your summer programming. Join public library staff across Michigan as we brainstorm and share ideas for early literacy, children's and teen programming, explore the 2021 manual and CSLP support, and how we might adapt programming for the unique circumstances of a pandemic. We will also have the opportunity to meet with CSLP Organizational Coordinator, Luke Kralik to learn more about how this mostly volunteer organization empowers libraries across the country to foster community through literacy. You are encouraged to come with your free account set-up on www.CSLPreads.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> and have the online manual already downloaded. Please come with ideas to share! If you need the manual access code, please contact Cathy Lancaster at the Library of Michigan (LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov>) before the workshop with an official work email account. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Best Storytime Practices series is back with Jenifer Strauss from Story Be Told! Grab-And-Go, Tell-And-Do<https://gcc01.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://gcc01.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://gcc01.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 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. In the News... How local schools are teaching children about unprecedented events in politics, WWMT<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwwmt.com%2…> - 1.20.21 The Trump Presidency was Marked By Battles Over Truth Itself. Those Aren't Over. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-trump-presidency-was-marked-by-…> - Washington Post, 1.18.21 Virtual Story Time Challenges; Objection to Books on Immigration - Scales on Censorship<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=virtual-story-time-challenges-objection-to…> - SLJ, 1.13.21 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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Live Online Classes for Michigan's Older Adults - Libraries can provide connections to these for their community members
by White, Shannon (MDE) 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

The initiative below is an offering from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and GetSetup-Michigan to offer Michigan's older adults free, live interactive online classes. These offerings are a great complement to programing you may be offering at your library already to your communities. The classes focus on supporting the use of digital devices such as computers, smartphone, tablets as well as other services such as Zoom, social media and more. There are more than 150 online classes for older adults and a coupon code of MICHIGANHEALTH listed on the site to use to waive any fees associated with the classes. Digital literacy is a great need in the senior community and during the pandemic there are many services available but not all of our residents are comfortable or know how to use them. This initiative is a great way to help raise the skills and knowledge around technology use as well as help create social connections for many that may feel extra isolated at this time. View a brief video about the program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NapGT7MWQ-4&feature=youtu.be Use the link below to learn more and review the class offerings and registration: https://www.getsetup.io/michigan?fbclid=IwAR0Efy-BAUNZAslX_YmJqQpD2p3avfbR5… Some examples of what learners can take part in are: * Learn How to Use Zoom to Connect With Others * Take Fitness Classes to Stay Healthy * Join a Social Hour to Talk About Your Interests * Getting to Know Your Device * Stay Independent By Learning About Apps 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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Room Reservation/Calendar Software
by Diane O'Keefe 22 Jan '21

22 Jan '21

I am interested in knowing what Room Reservation/Calendar systems other libraries would recommend. Thanks. Diane M. O'Keefe Senior Librarian & IT Coordinator Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Flint, MI 48503 810-249-2456 dokeefe(a)fpl.info<mailto:dokeefe@fpl.info>

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Audiovisual Preservation in Cultural Heritage Collections Survey
by Biz Gallo 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Sarah Mainville, MSU Libraries’ Media Preservation Librarian, and Biz Gallo, Audiovisual Preservation Consultant, are researching methods to make audiovisual preservation more accessible to small, under-funded cultural heritage institutions in Michigan. We have created this survey with the purpose of assessing the prevalence of audiovisual media in cultural heritage collections, the comfort level of handling audiovisual media, and barriers to audiovisual preservation. The data collected in this survey will be anonymized and the results will be used for identifying areas of need for audiovisual preservation in the Michigan and Great Lakes region so that stakeholders can work together to provide resources, such as assistance or educational programs, to meet those needs. This survey should only take about 15 minutes to complete. Survey link: https://forms.gle/RCKLjaH82SupoGLr8

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Job Posting: Part-time Director at Sparta Carnegie Township Library, Sparta, MI.
by Carol Dawe 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Sparta Carnegie Township Library 80 N. Union Street Sparta, Michigan 49345 Website [ https://llcemail.org/:%20https:/www.sparta.llcoop.org | : https://www.sparta.llcoop.org ] Position Announcement: SPARTA CARNEGIE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY DIRECTOR The Sparta Carnegie Township Library Board of Trustees is accepting resumes for the part-time position of Library Director due to a retirement after 29 years. This community focused library is looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys working with others, and can provide a clear vision, strong organizational and communication skills and exciting and innovative services and programs. The Library, established as a township library in 1917, serves a population of 9,110 (2010 Census) in Kent County (approximately 15 miles from Grand Rapids) in West Michigan and is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative and their shared automated library system. QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and at least three years of professional library employment including a broad background in management, administration, operations and finance, knowledge of public library services and operation of library collections, or its equivalent. Upon hiring, the library director is expected to earn Librarian Certification Level 3, and perform the completion of the Beginning Library Workshop offered by the Library of Michigan. SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a 34 hour a week part-time position with an hourly rate of $23.00 and includes 18 days of PTO and an additional 8 paid holidays. No other benefits are provided. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: · Draft and recommend policy and procedures, and report directly to Sparta Township library board for their implementation. Administer the library in accordance with adopted policies and interpret policies to staff and public. · Responsible for hiring, dismissal, discipline, instruction of job functions, training and education of employees. · Attend all regular and special meetings of the library board. Attend meetings of Sparta Township Board when applicable to maintaining/implementing library policies and procedures. · Be active in the Lakeland Library Cooperative meetings. Bring information from the Co-op to staff and library board. Represent the library and vote in accordance with the standards of our community and library board. · Hold regular staff meetings and receive ideas and comments about library functions, staff needs and employee requests. Keep minutes of staff meetings and report to library board. · Compile monthly , quarterly, and year-end reports for presentation to the library board. Compile statistics needed to complete the state aid report with the assistance of the library board treasurer. · Develop grant proposals when applicable . · Work with the library board treasurer and associate library director to prepare and present to the library board recommendations for the fiscal year based on the library’s anticipated needs, and operate the library within the budget allotment. · Purchase material which includes audio-visual, print, and digital material, and oversee the material selection purchases of the youth librarian and associate director. · Negotiate all agreements and contracts and oversee maintenance and improvement of library facilities. · Possess ability to understand and utilize established and new technology, including software, hardware, library and business applications, tools and devices. · Assist at circulation desk as relief or substitute during breaks, vacations or illness. · Maintain copies of donations and memorials. Reply to donors who give to memorials and donate resources. · This position requires much contact with the public, responding to questions, sharing information, explaining issues and procedures, interpreting data, providing advice and assistance, conflict resolution and problem solving. Please apply as instructed below by February 7th, 2021. Individuals interested in this position should send a cover letter and resume that addresses identified qualifications, and applicable experience via e-mail to Carol Dawe, Lakeland Library Cooperative Director at [ https://llcemail.org/carol@llcoop.org | carol(a)llcoop.org ] . Applicants should also provide three professional references that are familiar with the applicant's job performance and potential success in this position. Please include name, position, email address, and phone number for contacting references. Applicants will also be required to answer several questions in written form and return the responses no later than February 14 th . Final Interviews will be March 9 th with an estimated start date of April 1 st . Posted on behalf of the Sparta Carnegie Township Library Board Carol Dawe Cooperative Director 616-559-5253 x2001 630-207-1205 (cell) [ http://www.llcoop.org/ | www.llcoop.org ] [ http://www.llcoop.org/ ] [ http://www.llcoop.org/ ] Lakeland Library Cooperative | 4138 3 Mile Rd NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 616-559-5253 x2001 Our mission is to strengthen our member libraries covering eight west Michigan counties by providing the means to share resources, services and expertise for the benefit of individuals and communities.

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Communications from the Michigan Library Association ALA Councilor, Jennifer Dean
by Debbie Mikula 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Dear members of the Michigan library community, As MLA's ALA Chapter Councilor, I have the honor of representing MLA members - and, in some ways, the state of MI - on the ALA Council. With the ALA Midwinter meetings coming up beginning this weekend, I wanted to let you know of a number of sessions that you are invited to attend. If you've ever wanted to know more about the business of ALA and how some decisions are made, you are welcome to sit in on a Council session, or for a part of one - unless the Council is in closed session. Only Councilors may speak at Council sessions unless feedback from others in attendance is specifically solicited. (Council sessions can run pretty long even without additional input...) You may view the agendas and other documents for the three Council sessions at this link: Annual and Midwinter 2021 | About ALA<http://www.ala.org/aboutala/annual-and-midwinter-2021>. If you're not interested in attending but would like to talk with me about anything you note in the Council documents, please do reach out to me at deanjl(a)udmercy.edu<mailto:deanjl@udmercy.edu>. High-interest items the Council will be discussing over the three days include Forward Together<https://forwardtogether.ala.org/> (the 2nd iteration of the Steering Committee on Organizational Effectiveness (SCOE) - aka the ALA proposal for reorganization) and ALA's fiscal status and operations priorities. Council I* - Sunday, January 24 @ 12:30-4:30 p.m. Central Council II** - Monday, January 25 @ 12:00-3:00 p.m. Central Council III - Tuesday, January 26 @ 12:00-2:00 p.m. Central *The ALA-APA Council will meet on Sunday, January 24 @ 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. CT. The ALA Council will meet shortly thereafter. **The Executive Board Forum - an opportunity to meet the candidates running for a seat on ALA's Executive Board - will be held on Monday, January 25 @ 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. CT following the Council II meeting. Registration Link for Council Sessions: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mD_-sjlBQo6iCba2rlspQA In addition, ALA will hold a virtual Membership/Information session on Saturday, January 23 from 11:00 am – 12:30pm CT. All are welcome to register and attend - you do not need to be an ALA member to attend, and you do not need to have registered for the ALA Midwinter Virtual event to attend. The Membership/Information Session is a brief one and a half hour meeting that will give you a quick update on what is going on in ALA. Only ALA members may vote if any issues are presented for a vote at the membership session. Registration Link: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XsMXfsHXS96-ZmD5QzoNXw Hope to see you online with ALA, [cid:image001.png@01D6F019.969ABBE0] [cid:image002.jpg@01D6F019.969ABBE0] Jennifer L. Dean, PhD, MLIS MLA President and ALA Councilor, 2020-2021 Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy

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PSA "A Soldier's Story" virtual program this Saturday 1/21 at Noon
by Tina Russette 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Hello Everyone, The Holly Township Library will host a Virtual Presentation this Saturday, January 23rd at Noon. Join Joe Mishler (local historian), Al Barlett, Beth DeGuise, and Mike Cavin (Clarkston Village Players) for "A Soldier's Story." They will present stories from the Civil War through to the present day. Some will be humorous; but all will be important and inspiring. Registration is suggested, however, the Zoom link is as follows. Holly Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: A Soldier's Story with Joe Mishler & Friends Time: Jan 23, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99048581046?pwd=Y3JVOGpNYjBiTkRPcVpKT0xValpDQT09 Meeting ID: 990 4858 1046 Passcode: 802210 One tap mobile +13017158592,,99048581046#,,,,*802210# US (Washington D.C) +13126266799,,99048581046#,,,,*802210# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) *Meeting ID: 990 4858 1046Passcode: 802210* Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adSPojUaEi Please share with your staff and patrons. This is a FREE event and open to everyone. Tina -- Tina Marie Russette Adult/Teen Services Manager Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754

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