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Library of Michigan Trustee Webinars
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

Greetings! The Library of Michigan is offering a two-part training for Trustees. Part1: Library Trustee 101- November 12, 10:00am-11:00am This session will be an introduction to being a Library Trustee. What to know, who to ask and how to avoid pitfalls. This session will cover the basic information newly appointed or elected library trustees should know in order to begin their tenure governing a public library. Participants in this session will : 1)Learn the duties and responsibilities of Library Trustees 2) Understand the library's role as a public entity. 3) Know where to find additional information and answers to questions that they may have as they adjust to their new positions. For more information and to register for this webinar, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…>. (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) Part2: Library Trustee 102- Advanced Trustees- November 19, 10:00am-11:00am This session will build on the information in "Library Board 101" and discuss topics such as handling board discord, member recruitment, officer duties and more. As the governing body of a public library, library trustees often have to handle situations involving personnel, public finance, politics, and other issues that could have significant consequences if dealt with incorrectly. This session will delve into board responsibilities and limits with respect to governing these situations, and a trustee's relationship and responsibility towards the Director, staff, the friends' group, their municipality and their fellow board members. Participants in this webinar will: 1)Learn the requirements of the Open Meetings Act and why it is important. 2)Explore trustee responsibilities with respect to personnel, public finance and politics. 3)Obtain tips on building and maintaining good relationships with the director and fellow board members. For more information and to register for this webinar, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…>. (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) Hope to see you then. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department Technician Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 [cid:image002.png@01D6A90E.ECDD9830]

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Job Posting - Library Director Menominee Michigan
by Shawn Andary 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

City of Menominee, Michigan Job Posting - Library Director Background: The Spies Public Library is the municipal library of Menominee, Michigan - located on the Michigan/Wisconsin border, 50 miles north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Spies Public Library serves the City of Menominee and through a contractual agreement, Menominee Township. The service population is 9,645, it is a Class III library. The annual operating budget is $520,000 which consists of an authorized tax levy of up to one mill without voter approval and a recent bequest of 1.9 million dollars. The staff consists of 5.25 full-time equivalent staff. The Spies Public Library was constructed in 1903 and received a 1.6-million-dollar addition in 1997. The library is located in Menominee's Historic District on the waters of Green Bay. The Spies Public Library prides itself on providing: * Excellent service * Welcoming environment * Extensive and varied programs * Community Center * Wide-ranging collections Reports to: City Manager and the Five-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Mayor of the City of Menominee Minimum Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school * Certificate from the Library of Michigan, as required by state law for a Class III library, or the ability to obtain such a certificate * Three years of professional librarian experience, including administrative and supervisory responsibilities in a public library * Completion of a successful back ground check Duties and Responsibilities: The Library Director is responsible for the administration and daily operations of all library functions within the mission, goals, and policies established by the Spies Public Library Board of Trustees. See City Web Site www.menominee.us <http://www.menominee.us> for the full description of job duties, qualifications and other details. Salary: Salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Full benefit package, including defined contribution retirement plan. Residency Requirement: The successful candidate must live within 25 miles of the City of Menominee within six (6) months of being hired.. Application Deadline: November 10, 2020 by 2:00 pm. Position Start Date: January 2021 Application Process: * Include a cover letter, a resume, three professional references and email the documents to: (The subject line should read: Application for Library Director Position - (Your Name) City Manager, Tony Graff tgraff(a)menomineemi.gov <mailto:tgraff@menomineemi.gov>

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USAC's Special Edition Schools and Libraries News Brief - 2020 Training Announcement
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

October 22, 2020 View<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fview.outr…> this email as a web page. [USAC Banner] Schools and Libraries News Brief October 22, 2020 Registration Now Open for Fall 2020 Training To open this year's fall training season, USAC will offer a series of online sessions for Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program participants, including Tribal applicants, from Wednesday, November 4, 2020 through Friday, November 6, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to offer in-person training events. Each day of our three-day training event will include three one-hour webinars, starting at 11:00 a.m. EST and running through 4:00 p.m. EST, with one-hour breaks between training sessions. If you are unable to attend the live session, a recording will be available using the registration link. Registration for training is now open. Review the full schedule and register for training on the E-rate Webinars<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> page. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 * 11:00 a.m. EST: 2020 Training Kickoff Event<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants and service providers of all experience levels Join USAC as we review Funding Year (FY) 2020 and look forward to FY2021. Subject matter experts will provide updates on their specific E-rate Program areas and a view ahead. * 1:00 p.m. EST: E-rate Program Overview<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants and service providers E-rate experience level: Beginner During this webinar, we will provide a high-level overview of the application process from beginning to end and explain basic program concepts for applicants and service providers. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. * 3:00 p.m. EST: E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Demo<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants and service providers E-rate experience level: Beginner Join us for a walkthrough of the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC), the account and application management portal for the E-rate Program. After the demonstration, we will conduct a Q&A session. Thursday, November 5, 2020 * 11:00 a.m. EST: E-rate Pre-Commitment Process<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants and service providers E-rate experience level: Beginner During this webinar, we will discuss the E-rate Pre-Commitment Process (getting started, competitive bidding, applying for discounts, and Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review). After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. * 1:00 p.m. EST: Category Two Budgets<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants and service providers of all experience levels During this webinar, we will discuss Category Two (C2) budgets. We will provide an overview of C2 budgets and C2 budget guidance for FY2021. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. * 3:00 p.m. EST: E-rate Office Hour and Demo: FY2021+ Category Two Budget Tool<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants and service providers of all experience levels Prerequisites for this webinar – Review one or both of these items: * August 14, 2020 SL News Brief<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> * E-rate FY2021+ Category Two Budget Tool Data Glossary<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Join us for a walkthrough demonstration of the FY2021+ Category Two Budget Tool<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…>. We recommend that participants review the suggested online training materials in advance. After the demonstration, we will conduct a Q&A session. Friday, November 6, 2020 * 11:00 a.m. EST: E-rate Post-Commitment Process<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants and service providers of all experience levels During this webinar, we will discuss the E-rate Post-Commitment Process (starting services and invoicing) and other post-commitment activities (service substitutions, appeals, and more). After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. * 1:00 p.m. EST: EPC Administrative Window<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants of all experience levels During this webinar, we will discuss the administrative window – the period during which applicants can make updates to their profile information in EPC to prepare for the upcoming FCC Form 471 application filing window. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. * 3:00 p.m. EST: Eligible Services<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.out…> Recommended for: Applicants and service providers E-rate experience level: Beginner During this webinar, we will provide an overview of E-rate eligible services. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. More Upcoming Events Additional online training sessions will occur later this year and next year to provide participants, including Tribal applicants, with the guidance needed to get ready for the FY2021 filing window and other program activities. This will include more webinars, office hour webinars, and new training modules and video tutorials. We will notify participants of these training opportunities in upcoming editions of the SL News Brief. Stay tuned! Need Help? Contact Us! For questions about the E-rate Program, contact the Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100. 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REALM Project: Test 6 Underway
by Jim Flury 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

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Conference Table
by Barbara Beaton 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

We have a conference table in good condition which is being replaced by modular tables. We are offering it for $75.00 and buyer must pick up (we can bring it out to curbside for pick up). Be aware it's pretty solid (read kinda heavy) but the legs fold up for easier transport. Dimensions are: 8’ Long 3.5’ Wide 29” Tall [cid:2dede703-c91f-4b67-9d43-0c9a0fdbe2d7] Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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2020 CSLP Teen Video Challenge Winners/Honorees
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

Take some time today to enjoy watching the winning videos created by teens across the country for #ImagineYourStory theme this summer. Although Michigan did not have any winners this year, it might inspire some to enter in 2021. They are very creative! Feel free to share with your community - the link is up on @CSLpreads social media platforms, too. https://www.cslpreads.org/2020-teen-video-challenge-winners-and-honorable-m… 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:image003.png@01D6A852.960A2440]

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Library of Michigan-October Library Law Spotlight Webinar
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

Greetings! Don't forget to register for the October Library Law Spotlight Webinar. This webinar will take place on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 11:00am-12:00pm. This month's topic is Bylaws. Bylaws are the rules that trustees must adhere to as members of the board. Attendance, recruitment, officer elections, duties and limits of authority are all topics that comprehensive bylaws may cover. Bylaws assist a board in maintaining order and in assuring consistency through changes in membership on the board. This session will discuss how a board can create, update and maintain their bylaws so their rules remain relevant and useful. For more information and to register, visit the event page<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>. (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>) Hope to see you then! Thank you, Becky Wartella Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 [cid:image003.png@01D6A851.079486C0]

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PSA Cookie Event
by Kelly Haug 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

Good afternoon, Just wanted to send you some information on our upcoming events at the Library-via Zoom Holiday Cookie Story Exchange via Zoom November 15, 2020 1:00pm- 2:30pm - FREE This year, since we are unable to have an in-person Cookie Exchange, we thought we would take the idea via Zoom, minus all the calories. Similar to sharing during a Book Club, we all would make a holiday sweet, share what the end result should look like, exchange the recipe and tell the stories behind the holiday concoctions. Registration is required for this event: https://www.tadl.org/event/holiday-cookie-story-exchange/ Thank you, -- Kelly Haug Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library

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Join MIOSHA for a live Q&A about HVAC modification to combat COVID-19 - Thu Oct 22 @ 2:30 ET
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

This is part of an ongoing series of webinars from the Dept of the Labor and Economic Opportunity, LEO. Archives for the webinars can be found on the LEO YouTube channel about a week after the live version. Contact LEO directly with questions about the webinars and details. --- LIVE Q&A --- [Join us for a HVAC COVID-19 Workplace Safety event on Oct. 22] In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Sean Egan, Michigan COVID-19 Workplace Safety Director, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Michigan Saves, Consumers Energy and DTE will hosting a webinar series to educate businesses on HVAC modification and maintenance to slow the risk of airborne transmission. Join us for the third in a series of live virtual events to provide you with important information and updates on how having a great air ventilation and filtration system is essential to slow the spread of COVID-19. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask their questions about HVAC systems, along with general workplace safety. Participants are encouraged to join all of the following webinars: * Watch Webinar 1 - Introduction to Ventilation, Filtration and Humidification Systems<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> * Watch Webinar 2 - Ventilation & Maintenance of the Ventilation System<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> * Thursday, Oct. 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m. EST - Webinar 3 - Filtration & Maintenance of the Filtration System<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> * Thursday, Oct. 29, 2:30-3:30 p.m. EST - Webinar 4 - Humidification & Maintenance of the Humidification System<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> To learn more about COVID-19 Workplace Safety, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?data=02%7C01%7Clewisc16%40m…>. Part 3 - Filtration & Maintenance of the Filtration System 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. EST Thursday, Oct. 22 Join using Microsoft Teams [Join the event]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________

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Cloud Fax Recommendation
by Jaema Berman 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

Dear Colleagues, Our library is thinking of eliminating our traditional Fax landline as ATT is charging over $200/mo., for it alone. So has anyone really pleased with any cloud based fax systems tried thus far? Many thanks for your thoughts, Jaema Jaema Berman Library Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ― Andrew Carnegie

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