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Wireless innovations to expand library connectivity - Friday virtual session from Gigabit Libraries Network at 11am ET
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Feb '21

09 Feb '21

Join for a new entry in the series ongoing exploration of wireless technologies to expand access for and by libraries. This virtual series is provided by Gigabit Libraries. Join us on Friday to hear more about how state Research and Education Networks are innovating with wireless to expand library connectivity. Guests from Michigan will discuss their work. To find previously recorded meetings visit http://giglibraries.net/page-1712339 Friday, February 12 at 11:00 am ET Register here to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/part-36-rens-support-library-wireless-tickets-… Speakers: * Joe Sawasky, President, Merit Networks<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> that "provides networking, security and community services to member organizations that help make our society a better place to learn, discover, work and live - while upholding the principles of an open internet." * Joe will be joined by Charlotte Brewersdorff also of Merit to present Merit's groundbreaking initiative, the Michigan Moonshot and Community Access Overview<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…>, a "collective call to action which aims to bridge the digital divide in Michigan." * Jen Leasure, CEO of the Quilt<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…>, a national association of the country's leaders in advanced networking in support of research and education. The Quilt provides a national forum for these leaders to collaborate. Jen will share national trends in wireless innovation by Qulit members and where they're headed in 2021. The group will also get a quick review of emerging wireless resources, many newly available for library use in expanding access and increasing resilience. 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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Save the date for the next MCLS Virtual Dialogue for library staff!
by Jan Davidson 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

Please excuse the cross-posting. We hope you can join MCLS for our next monthly Virtual Dialogue on Friday, February 19, 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/. Watch the lists for more topic information next week! ********************** 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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Staff Training: Resources on Maintaining Morale
by Dillon Geshel 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

Hello! At the Portage Lake District Library, we host an all-day staff training event each year, but we've had to cancel that due to COVID19 precautions. Instead, I am selecting webinars, articles and other professional development resources for my staff, focusing on a different topic each month for 2021. *Do you have a favorite webinar, virtual presentation or video that explores ways in which we can all maintain morale during this difficult time?* I am looking specifically for a visual tool that can be shared with staff at every level of the organization. It could be a TED talk, a virtual presentation, webinar, etc. Thank you! Dillon -- Dillon Geshel Library Director Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI (906)-482-4570 x2 Visit our website at www.pldl.org Like our FB page at facebook.com/pldl.org *The Mission of the Portage Lake District Library is to inspire our diverse community to discover, imagine and connect. Our Vision is an educated, connected community of readers, learners, doers and dreamers.*

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Black History Month program--Tomorrow night, all are invited (via Zoom)
by Betsy Myers 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

This is a story not to be forgotten, please join us and filmmaker Craig Dudnick as he portrays Evanston's Living History: *It is the story of a community’s struggle for justice; with roots extending to the town of Abbeville, South Carolina and the horrific lynching of one of its prominent citizens, Anthony Crawford. Follow the lives of Crawford’s descendants and their allies as the fight for the passage of United States Senate Resolution 39, which apologized for the failure of the Senate to enact anti-lynching legislation. Learn about Evanston’s greatest generation, and their courageous fight to free Evanston from the bondage of racial discrimination.* Please share with your communities, all are invited but registration is required for this event: https://www.tadl.org/event/evanstons-living-history-via-zoom/ Betsy Myers Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502 Currently just read: Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz Currently just listened to: Time for Mercy by John Grisham

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Free Virtual Events from Cromaine Library
by Meagan Brown 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

Hello everyone, I hope this email finds you healthy and happy. Cromaine has a flurry of upcoming free virtual events we'd love to share and have you attend! Click the title of the event to learn more and register. All events are held via Zoom and require registration to attend. Virtual Game Night <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17431&backTo=Cale…> - February 10 *and *15 at 7:00pm Gangsters Up North with Robert Knapp <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17427&backTo=Cale…> - February 16 at 6:30pm Yoga with Debbie <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17561&backTo=Cale…> - February 22 at 6:30pm The Lonely Hearts Killers with Tobin Buhk <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17435&backTo=Cale…> - February 23 at 6:30pm Birding 101 with Lisa Duke from W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17346&backTo=Cale…> - February 24 at 6:30pm Feel free to pass along to patrons and coworkers. Have a wonderful week! Meagan Brown *My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org <http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more.* Adult Services Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library 3688 N. Hartland Rd. <https://maps.google.com/?q=3688+N.+Hartland+Rd.%C2%A0+Hartland,+MI+48353+(8…> Hartland, MI 48353 <https://maps.google.com/?q=3688+N.+Hartland+Rd.%C2%A0+Hartland,+MI+48353+(8…> cromaine.org 810-632-5200 ext. 113

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Tecumseh District Library - Outsmart the Scammers on Facebook Live - Thursday, February 11, 2021, 7 p.m.
by Chuck Harpst 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

Press Release for Tecumseh Herald @ Your Library Tecumseh District Library hosts Outsmart the Scammers on Thursday evening, February 11, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This special event will be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/. Incidents of fraud are on the rise, and scammers' tactics are becoming more complex. This presentation will help give attendees the information they need to Outsmart the Scammers. During the program, financial advisor Frank J. Zanger of Edward Jones will discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources individuals can turn to in the event they or loved ones are targeted, and steps attendees can take to help protect themselves and loved ones. Virtual audience members will have the opportunity to win prizes, including gift cards for Boulevard Market and Tecumseh Center for the Arts. Before joining the Edward Jones team in 2019, Frank had a career in banking, including serving as Relationship Coordinator for Monroe Bank & Trust in Tecumseh. He is an active member of the Eastern Michigan University Sigma Nu Alumni Association and has served as the alumni advisor for the chapter for 10 years. Tecumseh District Library invites all to this special event. The library is located at 215 North Ottawa Street. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday (October through April) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The library's web site can be accessed at http://www.tecumsehlibrary.org.

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NNLM courses
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

A couple of highlights for upcoming courses from the Network of the National Library of Medicine. You can find more courses at: https://nnlm.gov/calendar. Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy and Social Media's Role in Spreading Vaccine Misinformation<https://nnlm.gov/class/understanding-vaccine-hesitancy-and-social-media-s-r…> March 1, 2021 1:00 PM ET Vaccine hesitancy has been a longstanding issue, even before the coronavirus pandemic. The growth of vaccine hesitancy in recent years is most commonly attributed to the anti-vaccine movement. Social media is often at the heart of this conversation as a tool used to spread vaccine opposed information and to connect vaccine-hesitant people with each other. This webinar aims to give an overview of understanding vaccine hesitancy, both around childhood vaccines and the COVID-19 vaccine, and how social media has facilitated this movement. Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library<https://nnlm.gov/classes/apple> Available March 1-26th This hands-on class will cover the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public. Come learn about the evolution of consumer health, health literacy and the e-patient. Participants will leave equipped with knowledge of top consumer health sites. We will discuss creative ideas for health information outreach. The class will wrap up with an opportunity to explore effective marketing approaches and develop an elevator speech. 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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Central Michigan University Welcomes Kathryn Remlinger, Author of "Yooper Talk"
by Whitledge, Bryan R 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

On Thursday, February 11, at 7:00 pm, the Clarke Historical Library will host Dr. Kathryn A. Remlinger, professor in the Department of English at Grand Valley State University. Dr. Remlinger is author of Yooper Talk: Dialect as Identity in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (2017). She will draw on her more than decade-long study of Finnish accents in the UP to discuss both the accents and how people who have them are perceived by others. This presentation is free and open to the public. The event will be broadcast via Central Michigan University's videoconferencing tool, Webex, and it will be recorded to enjoy at a later time. Registration is required for the event and the shortened link to register is: https://is.gd/6J7oiM Feel free to share this information far and wide! The Clarke is happy to answer any questions that anyone may have-please contact Bryan Whitledge (whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>). And thanks to the Cromaine District Library for hosting Professor Remlinger last fall and posting an announcement to the Michlib-L list. That inspired the Clarke Historical Library to reach out to Professor Remlinger! Have a great day, Bryan Whitledge Archivist for University Digital Records Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-2159 whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>

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Library Director position open-McCracken County Public Library (KY)
by Jobeth Bradbury 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

Library Director - McCracken County Public Library (KY) Join a vibrant community, Library, and team as the next Director of the McCracken County Public Library!<https://www.mclib.net/> The successful candidate will provide exceptional service to the lifelong, devoted residents of this bustling, innovative river arts community which was designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2013. The Library provides current, high-demand, high-interest resources and continually seeks new creative ways of service in a world that continues to change. Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky-a historic river town at the confluence on the Ohio and Tennessee rivers-the Library Board of Trustees seeks a talented and committed Director to lead a dedicated staff in developing and maintaining excellent library services and programs as a vital part of this historic River Town. The Library serves a county population of 65,418 from a 33,000 sq. ft. facility in the downtown area and 24x7 services through its digital content. The Director will be a vital contributor to the community and serve as the "face of the Library" participating in collaborative partnerships which includes the recently launched partnership with Sprocket, Inc. to develop a business incubator space creating new job opportunities in McCracken County. As the County seat of McCracken County, Paducah<http://www.paducahky.gov/> is the largest town in the Purchase Area of the State. The combination of southern charm and hospitality that originated with Paducah's founding in 1827 is still alive and well-blending a rich history with a stable economy, healthy business climate, and outstanding schools and neighborhoods. Paducah is an excellent place to call home. It boasts a thriving arts and entertainment community-theaters and museums to parks and sporting events-it has something for everyone. The National Quilt Museum draws large crowds of devotees and visitors from around the world and the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center<http://thecarsoncenter.org/> surpasses any existing entertainment venue in the area. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Paducah's excellent location-three state parks are within a 45-minute drive and all offer scenic shores, challenging golf courses, beach areas, and fully equipped marinas. Additional information about the community, the Library and the position can be found at McCracken Library Links. <https://www.bradburymiller.com/McCrackenlinks.htm> Responsibilities. The Director reports to a five-member Library Board-appointed by the County-and works closely with the community, the County, its citizens, and staff to develop, implement and promote library services. Challenges and opportunities include expanding the Library System's visibility in the community; expanding collaborative partnerships; promoting the Library's mission and goals; evaluating and maintaining the library's facility; fostering a team environment through coaching and leadership development skills; being a good listener/responsive to needs & concerns of staff, customers, and community; and developing alternative strategies for enhancing the library's $3.2 million annual budget. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of progressively responsible library experience-including two years of experience in an administrative capacity managing professional staff and programs. Essential attributes include a strong understanding and ability to articulate the public library's vision, mission and values to the community; collaboration and consensus-building skills; facilities maintenance and space planning experience; excellent interpersonal and team-building skills; a history of responsiveness to staff, customer and community needs and concerns; sound fiscal management skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for library service. Successful experience working with a governing board and collaborating with elected officials is highly desirable. Compensation. The starting salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://www.bradburymiller.com/> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes March 28, 2021. BRADBURY MILLER ASSOCIATES CANTON, OH 44709 Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gossag…> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.r2…> to get the latest updates!

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Black Future Month webinar with Jerry Craft
by Shira Pilarski 06 Feb '21

06 Feb '21

Hi folks! Comic books have always been political. They are both a reflection and a barometer of our times. From the first appearance of Captain America in March 1941 punching the face of Hitler, to recent titles like *I am Alfonso Jones* and MARCH - titles tackling police brutality and the life story of Congressman John Lewis - comic books have been and continue to be vitally important avenues to visually tell our stories, to share our histories, and to show experiences and multiple perspectives while engaging both sides of our brain. The Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) of the American Library Association in collaboration with our colleagues at the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) have been working on reading lists and webinars focused on Black experiences - past, present, and future. We hope to see our lists utilized as resources for educators, parents, and readers of all ages and these webinars as spaces to discuss why Black Lives Matter and Black literature matters. Our upcoming webinar titled *Black Future Month* features Jerry Craft, cartoonist of *New Kid* and *Class Act*, in conversation with Ariell Johnson, the owner of Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, a Black-owned comic book store. This webinar will be moderated by Sandra Farag and Tatanisha Love, members of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) and the ALA Graphic Novels Comics Round Table (GNCRT). The webinar will be held on *February 10 at 7:00PM EST.* Register at the link below. https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jbjRNPMqQUikXU2S-AhtKQ Hope to see you there! Shira Pilarski Co-Lead of Black Lives Matter, Black Literature Matters Comic Reading List

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