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Check out these upcoming webinars from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

Register soon for these webinars from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-subject-head…> 3-day class, February 16-18, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! MeLCat Cataloging<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/melcat-cataloging-610.html> (Michigan MeLCat library staff only) 3-day class, February 16-18, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

Resources March 2 is Read Across America Day and March is National Reading Month. Sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America<https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-…> is an initiative launched in 1998 to celebrate and encourage reading. Originally scheduled to coincide with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Read Across America is now a year-round celebration. See their site for event planning resources, a calendar, booklists, and much more. Please note that the NEA no longer has a licensing agreement with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and any previous Read Across America Day logos associated with Dr. Seuss are no longer permitted. Check out the RAA Promotional Toolkit<https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-…> for official logos and other free promotional resources. Updated Publisher Permissions for virtual storytimes, as of Jan 28th: https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=remote-learning-still-the-norm-publishers-…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slj.c…> MDE: Equity in Literacy Guidance and African American History Month literature resources: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_74161-547487--,00.html YALSA would like to gather feedback<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surve…> about its programming database, Teen Programming HQ<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhq.yalsa.n…>. The feedback you provide will help us assess and improve the database. Please complete the survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surve…> by Feb 22. YALSA is seeking a Member Manager for its programming database, Teen Programming HQ<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhq.yalsa.n…> for a one year term starting around March 1. The Member Manager will receive an honorarium of $500 per year. Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Anna Lam at alam(a)ala.org<mailto:alam@ala.org> by the extended deadline of February 15. In the News… Schools can open “this winter” if coronavirus cases remain flat, says Michigan Superintendent<https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/02/schools-can-open-this-winter-…> – Mlive, 2.2.21 State Superintendent: Extend the Michigan School Year to Combat Pandemic Learning Loss<https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2021/2/2/22262910/state-superintendent-extend…> – Chalkbeat, 2.2.21 Book Bundles Reimagine the Public Library Browsing Experience<https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=book-bundles-reimagine-public-l…> – Library Journal, 1.19.21 What Will “Getting Back to Normal” Look Like?<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=what-will-getting-back-to-normal-look-like…> – School Library Journal, 2.1.21 Best Storytime Practices series 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. Upcoming Webinars with PCI * Big Programs, Little Budget: Forging Community Partnerships in a Small Town with Chelsea Price<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> 02/10/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET * Best Children’s Books of 2020 with Jill Burket Ragase and Amy Schardein<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> 02/17/2021 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET (Two-hour special) * Difficult Conversations Online: How to Teach Civilly in an Uncivil Environment<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> 02/24/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET 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. Stay warm this 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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Upcoming Event at BPL - Black and White Like You & Me with Authors Tom Daniels and Thomas "Cookie" Marsh
by Mick Howey 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

Dear Michlib-l, Please join us at 7:00 PM on February 10, 2021 as we host authors Thomas "Cookie" Marsh and Tom Daniels for an intriguing discussion of their book *Black and White Like You & Me: Parallel Lines Sometimes Intersect.* Please find the event description below: Follow Tom and "Cookie" as they discuss how they experienced growing up in Detroit in the 1950s and 60s. Hear about their friendship, their lives, their upbringings, their successes and regrets growing up in black and white Detroit - and how when it boils down to it, the things that are truly important are actually black and white, like you and me. This event will take place on Zoom. Tto attend, please register at https://tinyurl.com/1mix1i1y. Thanks and hope that you can make it! Best, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/ Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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MeL Minute: Information Literacy Resources from MeL
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

[MeL favicon]The rate at which humans produce data and information is growing exponentially. As estimated by the World Economic Forum, the amount of data in the world at the start of 2020 was 44 zettabytes. What's a zettabyte? I had to look that one up. A zettabyte is 1,000 bytes to the seventh power, or to make that easier to visualize, one zettabyte has 21 zeros. Information literacy has always been important, but in the last few decades it has become even more important as we figure out how to navigate this growing mountain of data and information. Helping patrons make sense of the information they're finding is equally important and can be tricky. We have some new tools that can help! Infographic for Patrons Information Literacy Top 3 Basics<https://mel.org/ld.php?content_id=59370617> This infographic breaks down the 3 key steps for healthy information seeking behavior and habits, and includes talking points to help you guide your patrons. Niche Academy Staff Skills Tutorials Great for those new to working in libraries or as a refresher for more seasoned staff, these short, self-paced lessons offer flexibility around where and when you watch these tutorials. * Information Literacy and the Age of Fake News<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/13250> In today’s fast-paced news cycle, knowing what information to trust is more important than ever before, but many library users are a loss when it comes to understanding how information is created and distributed online. In this one-hour webinar, Drexel University College of Information Science & Computing's Prof. Denise Agosto discusses the role of library staff in recognizing and realizing their responsibility for teaching users how to determine if information is accurate, reliable, and worthy of being shared. * Building Information Literacy Competencies<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/22191> Drs. Judy Henning and Sherry Crow offer best practices to foster motivation for information seeking based on current motivation theory. The presentation will also include theories and strategies on building information literacy competencies. Using this information, presenters will “rework” a typical motivational program for students and an information literacy lesson to infuse best practices. And don't forget EBSCO's Library and Information Science Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> in MeL for access to all kinds of articles on information literacy. Brought to you by Liz Breed from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant 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@01D6FBB1.694C4E80]

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FW: JDL's Voice It: Black Poetry Panel Discussion
by Butler, Rhonda 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

You're Invited to Celebrate Black History Month with Jackson District Library: Voice It: Black Poetry Panel Discussion February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST This intergenerational panel will engage in discussion on how themes from the new Library of America Anthology, African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song edited by Kevin Young, reflect lived experiences. Dr. Pamela Ross McClain, a scholar of African American literature at the University of Michigan Flint, will open the dialogue on how African American poets have captured the cultural experiences of African Americans, and inspired a legacy of creative expression, resistance, uniqueness, and resilience This virtual program will take place on Zoom and will be livestreamed on Facebook. To join on Zoom, click here myjdl.com/VoiceIt<https://jacks-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/event/black-poetry-discussion-panel/> Jackson District Library was one of 49 institutions in the United States to receive the Lift Every Voice grant, which is administered by the Library of America, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture If you have any questions or need additional info, please contact me by email butlerr(a)myjdl.com<mailto:butlerr@myjdl.com> Sincerely, Rhonda

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Calling all bookmobiles...
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

VIRTUAL BOOKMOBILE PARADE!!! Shine up that bookmobile or outreach van and enter it in the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services' (ABOS) virtual parade to be held April 7, 2021<x-apple-data-detectors://42>. tinyurl.com/y34k6la4<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.c…> Follow the Parade on: Facebook www.facebook.com/abosoutreach<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> Twitter twitter.com/ABOS_Outreach<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> Instagram www.instagram.com/abos.outreach<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> Questions may be directed to Lori Berezovsky, 2021 ABOS President Elect and Social Media Coordinator, at vicepresident(a)abos-outreach.com<mailto:vicepresident@abos-outreach.com> Hope you can join the parade! #libraryoutreachday #NationalLibraryWeek #bookmobileparade David J. Kelsey 2021 ABOS President president(a)abos-outreach.com<mailto:president@abos-outreach.com>

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ALA grants of $3, 000 available to small and rural libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

ALA is still accepting applications for Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries<https://programminglibrarian.org/articles/apply-now-round-2-libraries-trans…>, a grant initiative that will distribute nearly $2 million to libraries in small and rural communities. Up to 450 grants of $3,000 will be distributed. Apply by March 4! Read the project guidelines<http://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communit…> to learn more or sign up for time to talk<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDPcFtf2D3J5FWYKaL_jY0tNkFgCVkBog…> with an ALA Public Programs Office staff member to talk about a proposal. Grant recipients will: * Complete a free ALA e-course on basic facilitation skills * Host at least one conversation (virtual or in-person) with community members on a chosen topic (e.g. book/film discussion, conversation about community issues, etc.) * Receive $3,000 to help support work/purchases related to your conversation topic Grant funds may cover a wide range of expenses, including staff time and collections and technology purchases. ALA has already distributed 200 LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Library grants. Here are a few of the conversations that libraries will be doing. * 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? * Igiugig Tribal Library (Igiugig, Alaska) will gather the community to ask for their input on how to deal with Igiugig's lack of affordable housing. * Danville High School (Danville, Arkansas) will have an online conversation with students, school staff and residents about the importance of mask-wearing during the 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. Three Michigan libraries received funds in the first round. Interlochen Public Library (Interlochen, MI), Ray Township Public Library (Ray, MI), Stair District Library (Morenci, MI) Be sure to take ALA up on their offer above to discuss your grant proposal as well. They can provide help with your ideas and submission. Shannon 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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Upcoming Continuing Education from the Library of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 05 Feb '21

05 Feb '21

We have some training programs that may be of interest to library staff. February 5 TODAY! - Resources for Wellbeing: Toolkit Tour for Rural & Small Libraries - This webinar will introduce tools for helping libraries improve social wellbeing in their communities, created from the Rural Library Service & Social Wellbeing Project. This webinar is from WebJunction and is scheduled for 2pm ET. Visit https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/resources-for-wellbeing.html to register. WebJunction provides recordings after the program. To register for the webinars below visit our training page for links to view by date or calendar view, plus links to register: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-463693-… February 8 - RELAX - Recognizing Anger Signals - RELAX: Alternatives to Anger explores how individuals handle their anger and stress affects the people around them. Participants increase their knowledge about anger issues and put anger management and healthy relationship skills into practice. Participants learn what anger is and what triggers anger. February 10 - Big Programs, Little Budget: Forging Community Partnerships in a Small Town - Drawing on her experience as director of the Meservey Public Library, Chelsea Price will share ideas for hosting "big" programs on a small budget and discuss how partnerships can be an invaluable resource for programming. February 11 - LSTA Public Library Services Grant Application Webinar - The Library of Michigan's Public Library Service grant program for 2021 is open. This webinar will provide an overview of the grant priorities, the application questions, process and timeline. The webinar will include a presentation and a Q & A period. February 17 - Millage Law for Libraries - Library Law Attorney Anne Seurynck provides an overview of the Library millage process from a legal perspective. Participants will learn the dos and don'ts of ballots and campaigning in Michigan. February 17 - Best Children's Books of 2020 - In this fun, interactive, and inherently socially distanced webinar, Jill Burket Ragase and Amy Schardein will present their must have/favorite board book, picture book, and nonfiction titles, published in 2020. Our regularly scheduled webinar on the Uniform Chart of Accounts has been rescheduled to March 2. If you registered you don't need to do anything to update your attendance. Emails will go out closer to the date with details. We are moving into a cold and snowy February. Stay safe and warm! These projects were made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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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Reminder: Audiovisual Preservation in Cultural Heritage Collections Survey
by Biz Gallo 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Thank you to everyone who has taken the survey so far! We have one week left before it closes so please use the link below to take this brief survey if you haven't already done so. 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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Free 6-Slot DVD Cases - Spoke For
by Anna Merritt 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

The DVD cases have been claimed. Thanks for playing. :) Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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