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ALA Advocacy Request on COVID-19 relief package
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

This week, the House and Senate are working to pass an emergency COVID-19 relief package, likely to be the last relief bill before Congress for several months. Libraries need your help now<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=510082&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…>. House and Senate leadership are using the bipartisan "COVID Emergency Relief Framework<https://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxfCgzxrQz9lbfOGyx…>" as a starting point for their negotiations. Introduced last week, the framework includes funding for expanding overall broadband access and education but provides nothing for America's libraries. The American Library Association is urging Congress to include direct library broadband and stabilization funding in the relief package. Libraries have stepped up throughout the pandemic to provide critical internet access, despite having to close or reduce services in response to local and state safety concerns. Yet, with additional broadband funding, libraries could provide even more services to the public via internet hotspots, extending Wi-Fi signals or locating mobile hotspots throughout the community. In addition to broadband funding, funding for libraries and library workers is critical. Library workers across the country were furloughed or laid off in 2020, and many more are at risk now - just when communities need them the most. The recent rise in infection rates is forcing many libraries to again limit services, and costs to reopen safely remain high. The rise in unemployment shows the need for library services, including online job search assistance, resume writing and help applying for unemployment and other public benefits. Direct library broadband and stabilization funding will allow our libraries to reopen safely and connect our communities to vital resources during this time of crisis. Can libraries count on you to send an email to your elected officials?  Take Action Now<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=510082&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Tell your legislators to include both broadband and stabilization funding for libraries in the relief package today. Thanks to your swift advocacy back in March, ALA was able to secure crucial emergency funding for libraries within the CARES Act<https://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxMhm-xyqc0YTZfPL5…>. Libraries need your action again now! Thank you, ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Team

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Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability form??
by Melissa Goins 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

Hello library knowledge bank, Our library is working to develop a home delivery program. We're planning to use our volunteer base to make the deliveries like Meals on Wheels, but with library materials. Does anyone have a Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability form they could share? Thanks in advance! ~Melissa --- Melissa Goins Library Director *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* Harrison Township Public Library 38255 L'Anse Creuse, Ste. A Harrison Township, MI 48045 (586)329-1261 www.htlibrary.org

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Email spoof - please ignore
by Rogers, Joan 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

Looks like someone has been spoofing my email. Please delete any messages from me that have johnbrutz1(a)gmail.com<mailto:johnbrutz1@gmail.com> as the sender's email address and URGENT as the Subject. Happy Holidays, Thanks, Joan [Twp logo] Joan M. Rogers, MSLS Library Director 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.7691 jrogers(a)waterfordmi.gov Office Hours, generally: Monday - Friday, 8:00a-5:00p

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AT&T Hotspots
by Mark Morton 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

We are looking to purchase a couple AT&T hotspots (they have the best coverage for our service area) and I am looking for a contact person. I had contacted them before and got shuffled through three reps and now they are not replying to my emails (I Cc all of them when I contact them). I'm guessing there is a shortage of devices due to the current demand but that is no reason to ignore me. So if you have someone you are dealing with at AT&T for hotspots that I could contact I would appreciate any information since they are pretty much my only option. Thanks! Mark Mark Morton Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152

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Seeking Database Coordinator for MLA
by Debbie Mikula 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

SEEKING DATABASE COORDINATOR FOR MLA Jump in and connect with statewide library members! The Michigan Library Association (MLA) is a statewide advocacy and service organization with nearly 1,900 members throughout Michigan. Our mission is to lead the advancement of all libraries through advocacy, education and engagement. Headquartered in Lansing, MLA is seeking a Database Coordinator to work in a team-oriented environment. The Database Coordinator is a full-time, entry level position and will be tasked with the maintenance and upkeep of the MLA database; membership, vendor and sponsorship records; media contacts; website, photo files, and social media pages; event registrations; and other general MLA operations. A full job description can be viewed here: https://www.milibraries.org/seeking-database-coordinator-for-mla---michigan… Qualifications and Training: * Bachelor’s degree preferred or applicable experience, with training in nonprofit administration * Willingness to learn and become proficient in MLA’s membership database (Memberclicks) * Ability to implement new systems and understand/troubleshoot database structure. * Knowledge of computer technology and proficiency with computer applications required including Microsoft Word and Excel. HTML/CMS/CSS knowledge a plus * Ability to work independently. Also essential - initiative, attention to detail, and excellent customer service with positive attitude and ability to maintain effective relationshi Work Environment: Regular office hours at the Lansing headquarters are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. (At present, we are working remotely until further notice. Personal computer, printer, cell phone, and excellent WIFI access from home location mandatory.) Compensation: Position to be filled by March 1, 2021 or earlier. Compensation: $16/hour plus a competitive benefit package including holiday pay, paid time off, 403(b) employer contribution, and 80% health insurance coverage. Applications: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to Rachel Ash, Membership and Communication Director by January 22, 2021 at 5pm by email to rfash(a)milibraries.org. Please use “Database Coordinator” in your subject line. [Web Icon resized] 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>

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YALSA December 2020 News & Events
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

Chat & Snack Open Discussion Session Join<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rs8jhA6HSTafpsj_ClxvJA> YALSA on Dec. 17 at 12pm CST for an open discussion session titled, Chat & Snack: Supporting Teens During Difficult and Challenging Times<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rs8jhA6HSTafpsj_ClxvJA>. Come listen, learn, and share your thoughts about how teens have and are adjusting to the new normal, post-election media and other challenging aspects of 2020. This is a great opportunity to come together to reflect, share stories, ask questions, and support each other as we continue to serve and support teens to the best of our ability. This session is open to everyone, so please feel free to share with your colleagues and network. Register<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rs8jhA6HSTafpsj_ClxvJA> now. The Hub Readership Survey YALSA would like to learn<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3FK3C2> about how readers of its blog, The Hub<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/12/02/the-hub-readership-survey/> access and utilize its content. The feedback<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3FK3C2> you provide will help improve and tailor The Hub to the needs of its readers and the library community. The survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. Please complete<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3FK3C2> by December 18. 2021 Morris and Nonfiction Award Finalists The finalists of YALSA's 2021 Morris<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/morris-award> and Nonfiction<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction-award> were announced in early December. If you haven't already, view the list of finalists with annotations on the respective award's webpage. The 2021 award winners will be announced virtually at the Youth Media Awards<http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/youthmediaawards/alayout…> on January 25, 2021 during the American Library Association's virtual Midwinter Meeting<https://2021.alamidwinter.org/>. Registration<https://2021.alamidwinter.org/registration/register-now> is open now through January 15, 2021. YALSA Webinar: How to Engage and Program for LGBTQ+ Youth Jan. 14; Thursday, 2PM EST In this webinar, learn how to better engage LGBTQ+ youth, how to program for them, and how to connect and develop relationships with them in the library. There will also be a focus on a trauma lens viewpoint to better understand LGBTQ+ youth and what they may be going through. $29/each webinar<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/Conferen…> or $59/annual webinar subscription.<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=eventsconf&Template=/Conference/Con…> Call for Article Proposals for YALS Journal Article proposals<https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/14coFcj0DG8beI9HaWleca32> for the Spring 2021 issue of YALSA's journal, Young Adult Library Services (YALS) are currently being sought. The theme is Race(ism). Prospective articles should provide broad and specific discussions that address questions such as: * How has your library addressed race and/or racism or microaggressions/implicit bias/etc.? * How do we train ourselves, especially in libraries, to recognize race and the harms that can be perpetrated against Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)? * How are BIPOC YA librarians helping to bring the issues of race, equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or social justice to the forefront in their libraries? Likewise, what are non-BIPOC YA librarians doing? * Are there programs, presentations, or resources that your library or your teens have created centered around race? * And more Please submit<https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/14coFcj0DG8beI9HaWleca32> article proposals by December 28, 2020. Learn About New and Upcoming Young Adult Literature Titles Last month at our YA Services Symposium, publishers gave short video presentations<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD4WeAdCmUhg5YjV6jM-5kP8T5MqFVav4> about new and noteworthy titles. Check out the short videos<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD4WeAdCmUhg5YjV6jM-5kP8T5MqFVav4> from the publishers to learn about which titles they are excited to share with you and your teens. YALSA Blog Post Round-Up * Virtual Conference Does World of Good<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2020/11/24/virtual-conference-does-world-of-good/> * A Time to Connect: My Experience at the 2020 Virtual YALSA Symposium<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2020/11/25/a-time-to-connect-my-experience-at-the…> * Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2021) Nominees Round Up, December 15 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/12/15/quick-picks-for-reluctant-reader…> * Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2021) Nominees Round Up, December 11 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/12/11/best-fiction-for-young-adults-bf…> * Teens Needed for Virtual Best Fiction for Young Adults Teen Feedback Session<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/12/10/teens-needed-for-virtual-best-fi…> * Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2021) Nominees Round Up, December 10 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/12/10/great-graphic-novels-ggn2021-nom…> * Amazing Audiobooks (#AA2021) Nominees Round Up, December 9 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/12/09/amazing-audiobooks-aa2021-nomine…> 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/> [cid:image001.png@01D6D39F.1C9BED50]

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Job posting: Librarian in Grafenwoehr, Germany for the US Army
by Carla Smith 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

Would you like to serve members of the US military in a public library-type setting? The USAG Bavaria Library is looking for a programming librarian. The application deadline is December 28, 2020. More information, including how to apply, is available here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/587276500 -Carla Smith

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Invitation to Participate: "Racial Equity Task Force Survey" Research Study
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

Sending on behalf of the survey team. Please see below. Calling all academic and public library staff: We are Kristyn Caragher and Tatiana Bryant, two researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and University of California Irvine (UCI). Through our research study "Racial Equity Task Force Survey" we are interested in assessing public and academic libraries racial equity efforts, employees' perceptions of those efforts, as well as employees' experience with racial equity and inequity within their library. The research study is also connected to the Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework Task Force, a joint effort of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the American Library Association's Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), and the Public Library Association (PLA). If you currently work in an academic or public library, or have in the past five years, in the United States or Canada and are 18 years and older, we invite you to take the survey on racial equity efforts in public and academic libraries. The survey is expected to take about 20 minutes to complete and participation in the survey is completely voluntary. If you decide to participate in the study, you are free to withdraw anytime while you are taking the survey. You have the right to not answer a particular question in addition to withdrawing from the survey. Please note that If you complete the anonymous survey and then submit it to us, we will be unable to extract the anonymous data should you wish it to be withdrawn. No personally identifiable information will be collected and all responses will be kept confidential. Confidentiality will be maintained to the degree permitted by the technology used. Your participation in this online survey involves risks similar to a person's everyday use of the Internet. If you would like to participate in the study, please follow the link: https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OpqVDcOwVuAHQ1<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuic.ca1.q…> If you have any concerns or questions about the study, please reach out to Kristyn Caragher at caraghe2(a)uic.edu<mailto:caraghe2@uic.edu> or Tatiana Bryant at tatianab(a)uci.edu<mailto:tatianab@uci.edu> Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Kristyn Caragher and Tatiana Bryant

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Read Native 2021!
by Anne Heidemann 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

[https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/131569232_138086311451210_794…] The American Indian Library Association and your Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries invite you to participate in the inaugural Read Native challenge. With this challenge we support and recognize our Indigenous authors, scientists, legislators, storytellers, and creators throughout the year, not just during the national Native American Heritage month. https://ailanet.org/readnative21/ HOW TO PARTICIPATE: · Use the attached challenge lists! · Read each of the suggested categories and write the title of your choice on the line next to the entry. · Read challenge entries in any order you choose. · Take a picture of your completed book list and send it along with your contact information to readnative21(a)gmail.com<mailto:readnative21@gmail.com> for a change to win prize packages! Join the Read Native 2021 challenge on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readnative21 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readnative21/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/readnative21 Please contact me at aheidemann(a)sagchip.org<mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.org> if I can answer any questions or provide any further information! ☺ Miigwetch! Anne Heidemann, Tribal Librarian Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Gindaaso-gamik - Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries she/her/hers aheidemann(a)sagchip.org<mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.org> - aheidemann(a)sagchip.edu<mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.edu> - ‪989-787-0651 * 989-775-4519 * 989-317-4789 www.youseemore.com/saginaw<http://www.youseemore.com/saginaw> subscribe to our newsletter<http://www1.youseemore.com/saginaw/contentpages.asp?loc=52>

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Gigabit Library Network Year End Wrap Up Session - 12-18 at 11 am ET
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

Join Friday at 11am ET for Gigabit Library Network's (GLN) year-end wrap up and look ahead. What just happened in 2020?! When: 12/18 at 11am ET Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/part-32-libraries-in-recovery-2021-outlook-mic… We'll hear from PLA President, Michelle Jeske and GA Librarian, Julie Walker on what they see as some lessons from 2020 and as opportunities of 2021. Michelle will deliver her perspective from the national (& her local) scene. Julie will return to present an array of promising wireless expansion projects the state library is supporting. All good stuff to help us turn the page on this monster of a year where crisis upon crisis continues to exhaust yet somehow inspire library innovation. Brighter days ahead? Yes! Out of crisis, opportunity. But it'll be up to all of us to make it so. Speakers: Michelle Jeske, Director, Denver Public Library and current President, Public Libraries Association. Julie Walker, State Librarian for the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS). Find previous Libraries in Recovery webinar recordings on the GLN Pandemic Response page here http://giglibraries.net/page-1712339 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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