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Register now for February Library Law Spotlight webinar
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

Greetings! Registration is now open for February Library Law Spotlight Webinar. This webinar will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00am-11:30am Webinar Topic: Risk Management Risk is something that every business faces and libraries are no different. Data Breaches, Pandemics, Civil Unrest, Accidents, Disasters, Crime. Public libraries, like any business or public accommodation have a duty to safeguard their patrons, staff, and assets. This session will discuss common types of risk and strategies libraries can utilize to mitigate and address it. Participants in this session will be able to: * Recognize potential sources of risk as it pertains to library operations. * Identify resources that can be used to determine the best option for mitigating a risk. For more information and to register, 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 Events Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 [cid:image002.png@01D6F55F.8D19B9E0]

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Nominations open for ALA's Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Jan '21

28 Jan '21

The 2021 application process for the ALA's Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children<http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/172/apply> is open. This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children while having general management/supervisory/administrative responsibility that has included public library service to children in its scope. The annual award consists of a commemorative gift and a 24k gold-framed citation. Submit applications by February 1, 2021! Application Instructions Please complete the online application<http://www.ala.org/tools/sullivan-award-nomination-form>, including the following information in the supporting documentation as an attachment: * Brief Career Summary - Title, Library, Dates (Chronological order) * Educational Background * Membership/Participation in Professional Organizations - Functions, Dates * Publications, Productions, and Presentations * Other significant contributions Contact Information Cheryl Malden (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2025) - cmalden(a)ala.org<mailto:cmalden@ala.org> Work Phone: (312) 280-3247 Fax: 312 944-3897 American Library Association 225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300 Chicago, IL 60601-7616 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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ALA News: ALA forges new path with Midwinter Virtual
by Jennifer L. Dean 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

Exciting news about the Spectrum Scholarship program in this week's ALA News - we have 20 new Spectrum Scholars thanks to a generous donor. These new Scholars join the 2020-2021 Spectrum Scholar Cohort, including three Scholars studying in Michigan: * Irmarie Fraticelli-Rodriguez (ProQuest Scholar), University of Michigan * Cani McMillian (Giles Scholar), University of Michigan * Kendra Moyer (Calloway Scholar), Wayne State University Thank you to Jesus I. Espinoza, student success librarian at the University of Michigan, for serving on the Spectrum Scholar Jury. Time remains to apply for an ALA scholarship - including the Spectrum Scholarship - for 2021. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021. http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships Read on for the ALA News... ALA forges new path with Midwinter Virtual<https://bit.ly/3rame3x>The American Library Association hosted the 107th and final Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits online Jan. 22-26, 2021. The event attracted more than 7,100 participants. The second ALA conference to be presented virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Midwinter Virtual connected librarians and library workers and offered inspiring educational sessions, featuring tools and best practices to navigate new paths in this time of uncertainty. The conference offered more than 30 educational sessions in the Symposium on the Future of Libraries and News You Can Use programs; more than 25 ALA Division-hosted discussion groups; peer-to-peer live chat opportunities; and more than 50 committee meetings, most of which were open to observers. Read more<https://bit.ly/3rame3x> ALA announces 2021 Youth Media Awards<https://bit.ly/2NwH9Pt> The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits, which took place virtually from Chicago. Read more<https://bit.ly/2NwH9Pt> Twenty additional 2020-2021 Spectrum Scholarships funded by anonymous donor<https://bit.ly/39pPtZX> Upon assuming the role of executive director of the American Library Association (ALA) last year, Tracie D. Hall prioritized the association's strategic focus on digital and information access; equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries and the LIS workforce; and the preservation of library services. As a 1998 recipient of the Spectrum Scholarship and former director of ALA's Office for Diversity, Hall immediately went to work in her leadership role, confronting racism and focusing on action. Last June, she issued a strong challenge for our nation’s librarians, library professionals, and library supporters, calling for the rapid diversification of the LIS field, universal digital access, and a deeper financial commitment to libraries. Responding to this call, an anonymous funder recently granted $170,000 to ALA's Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) to provide an additional 20 scholarships as part of the 2020-2021 Spectrum Cohort. Read more<https://bit.ly/39pPtZX> New York Times's 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones to serve as 2021 Preservation Week® Honorary Chair<https://bit.ly/3t2625P> Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and New York Times Magazine journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has been appointed as the honorary chair of Preservation Week 2021, celebrated April 25-May 1, 2021. As the creator of The New York Times's landmark 1619 Project, Hannah-Jones examines slavery’s modern legacy, reframing the way we understand the history of slavery and the contributions made by Black Americans to this nation. Her essay, "Our Democracy's founding ideals were false when they were written. Black Americans have fought to make them true," was awarded the 2020 Pulitzer Prize. Read more<https://bit.ly/3t2625P> Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announces new Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List - nominations open January 2021<https://bit.ly/39qkgpi> ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is pleased to announce the new Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. The inaugural year of the reading list will seek to highlight the best graphic novels for children ages 5-11 published in late 2020 and throughout 2021, increase awareness of the graphic novel medium, raise voices of diverse comics creators, and aid library staff in the development of graphic novel collections. The first list will be announced in January 2022. List selection will be determined by a committee of GNCRT members with a background in selection or use of graphic novels for children. Read more<https://bit.ly/39qkgpi> Celebrate the joy of reading with Miss Piggy and Kermit READ® poster tees<https://bit.ly/36iwqiq> Apparel and accessories company Out of Print is collaborating with the American Library Association (ALA) on the debut of its Disney Miss Piggy and Kermit Muppets READ® tees. The T-shirt will feature a vintage image of Miss Piggy and Kermit among the library stacks originally released in 1981 as part of ALA’s READ® poster campaign promoting literacy. Available in adult unisex and adult women sizes, the tees can be purchased at Out of Print. The T-shirts are being introduced during Out of Print’s anniversary sale, and customers can get 20 percent off most products, including the entire ALA READ®collection. No code is required, and the promotion runs through Jan. 31. A portion of sales from the READ® collection goes towards supporting ALA and its programs. Read more<https://bit.ly/36iwqiq> Core Announces the 2021 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists<https://bit.ly/39qvn1u> The Core Committee Recognizing Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction presents the 2021 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists. The lists are composed of notable children’s and young adult science fiction published between November 2019 and October 2020 and organized into three age-appropriate categories. Read more<https://bit.ly/39qvn1u> ALA Film and Media Round Table announces 2021 Notable Films for Adults list<https://bit.ly/3acrJrd> The American Library Association (ALA) Film and Media Round Table: Notable Videos for Adults Committee has compiled its 2021 list of Notable Films for Adults, a list of 12 outstanding films released on video within the past two years and suitable for all libraries serving adults. Its purpose is to call attention to recent releases that make a significant contribution to the world of film. The list is compiled for use by librarians and the general adult populace. Read more<https://bit.ly/3acrJrd> YOUTH MEDIA AWARDS Tae Keller, Michaela Goade win Newbery, Caldecott Medals<https://bit.ly/39mn6vx> Jacqueline Woodson, Frank Morrison win 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Awards<https://bit.ly/3ac3fyq> Dorothy L. Guthrie, 2021 recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement<https://bit.ly/3okRk6p> 'We Are Little Feminists: Families' wins 2021 Stonewall Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award<https://bit.ly/39qT5uR> David LaRochelle, Mike Wohnoutka win Geisel Award for 'See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog'<https://bit.ly/3iS3Fhr> Mildred Taylor wins 2021 Children’s Literature Legacy Award<https://bit.ly/2YhX1aS> Committee for Children wins Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for 'The Imagine Neighborhood'<https://bit.ly/3pkjJuN> Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann win 2021 Sibert Medal<https://bit.ly/2M82hv2> 2021 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books for 'Telephone Tales'<https://bit.ly/3oqxeIb> Raúl González, Ernesto Cisneros y Yamile Saied Méndez ganan premios Pura Belpré 2021<https://bit.ly/3t2Nm68> Raúl Gonzalez, Ernesto Cisneros and Yamile Saied Méndez win Pura Belpré Awards<https://bit.ly/3ap5dfd> 'Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story)' wins 2021 Printz Award<https://bit.ly/3ppq1JF> 'The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh' wins 2021 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award<https://bit.ly/3sZtG30> 'If These Wings Could Fly' wins 2021 William C. Morris Award<https://bit.ly/39pPLjs> Scholastic Audio wins 2021 Odyssey Award for 'Kent State'<https://bit.ly/3iU6nD8> Kekla Magoon wins 2021 Edwards Award for 'X: A Novel'; 'How It Went Down'; 'The Rock and the River'; and 'Fire in the Streets'<https://bit.ly/3ciM6FR> YALSA announces 2021 Alex Awards<https://bit.ly/3pklND3> 2021 Schneider Family Book Awards recipients named<https://bit.ly/2Md4ju3> 2021 Sydney Taylor Book Award winners announced<https://bit.ly/3abvmxS> YMA highlights 2021 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature youth category winners<https://bit.ly/2L0joi4> ALA PUBLISHING Murray-Rust's seven action steps for reinventing the library<https://bit.ly/2MA2abO> AWARDS AND GRANTS Call for applications for Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children<https://bit.ly/3po4qBe> RUSA Achievement Awards - Call for Nominations<https://bit.ly/3cj9hA2> Nominations open for Paul Howard Award for Courage<https://bit.ly/3iUNcsE> LRRT call for submission for the Jesse H. Shera Awards 2021<https://bit.ly/3ce58NT> WEBINARS Discover the Keys to Developing Motivated Workspaces at your Institution with this Core Webinar on Feb. 24, 2021<https://bit.ly/2L06yjS> AR Tools for Library Instruction webinar presented by LIRT<https://bit.ly/3otCwCt> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS MLA President & ALA Councilor, 2020-2021 Dean of Libraries & Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy 313.993.1090 / deanjl(a)udmercy.edu Pronouns: she, her, hers Pronounced: jeh-nih-fuhr deen Sent using Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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Quarantining and cleaning materials
by Kay Hurd 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

The question has been coming up in my library about quarantining and sanitizing returned materials to the library. We are still quarantining 72 hrs., and wiping items that have a plastic or vinyl covering with a sanitizing cloth before re-shelving. Are other libraries still following a similar procedure? If so, would you mind sharing? Thanks so much! Kay Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair P.O. Box 517 Almont, MI 48003 (810)798-3100 voice (810)798-2208 fax khurd(a)adlmi.org www.adlmi.org

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CIDL - FT Community Relations/Volunteer Coordinator position
by Julie Meredith 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic individual to join a positive, team-oriented work environment to help us connect with the community and attract volunteers. Full-Time Community Relations/Volunteer Coordinator Salary: $38,000-55,000 depending on qualifications and experience Hours: 40 per week, including some evenings and weekends Benefits: Health, dental, and optical insurance; Disability and life insurance; Vacation, sick and personal days; Retirement plan Primary job duties: * Ensure that library is always visible in the community * Coordinate with staff to promote programs and events * Collaborate with the Business and Marketing Librarian to develop and implement the library's marketing plan * Create and foster collaborations with library partners * Ensure consistency with library brand and graphic standards * Create and distribute promotional materials about library programs and events * Work with vendors to establish quotes and production of print materials * Monitor project expenses and process invoices with accounts payable * Represent the library at community meetings and events * Collaborate with the Friends of the Library to streamline the recruitment and placement of volunteers * Utilize the Library's collaborative relationships and partnerships to assist in recruiting and placing volunteers * Assist with implementing the library's strategic plan Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree, an emphasis in marketing and public relations preferred * Experience working in public relations and /or marketing * Strong positive interpersonal, organizational and time management skills * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing * Attention to details * Familiarity with a variety of design technologies and software * Familiarity with web page design and maintenance * Ability to work with social media * Comfortable working independently and as part of a team * Knowledge of library practices and operations Reports to: Library Director Please email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Julie Meredith, Library Director juliem(a)cidlibrary.org<mailto:juliem@cidlibrary.org> Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2021 at 6:00pm https://www.cidlibrary.org/community/cidl/library-jobs.html

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Donna Olson, Director Emeritus
by Kathy Hutchinson 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

On January 11, Donna Olson transitioned to the role of Director Emeritus at the Salem-South Lyon District Library. From 2016-2020, Donna served as the Library Director. She made significant contributions to the Library, including the expansion of the children’s department. We wish to retain her wisdom and relish what she will bring to this new role. Currently, there is a leadership team in place to answer any questions. Point of contacts: Financial and Administration: Kathy Hutchinson, khutchinson(a)ssldl.info, 248.437.6431 x207 Technical Issues: Luke Ervin, lervin(a)ssldl.info 248.437.6431 x208 Collections/Programming: Kathy Merucci, kmerucci(a)ssldl.info, 248.437.6431 x205 Kathy Hutchinson Assistant Director Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon MI 48178 Phone 248 437-6431 Ext.207

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CIDL - FT Head of Children's & Teen Services Position
by Julie Meredith 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic librarian to join a positive, team-oriented work environment and lead our Children's & Teen Services departments. Head of Children's & Teen Services Hours: 40 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends Salary: $48,000-$64,000 depending on qualifications and experience Benefits: Health, dental, and optical insurance; Disability and life insurance; Vacation, sick and personal days; Retirement plan. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop collections and manage budgets for Children's & Teen services departments. * Collaborate with community organizations and schools to promote the library. * Design and coordinate a variety of activities to promote the use of the Library by children, teens and families. * Hire, train, schedule and supervise part-time children's librarians, program assistants, and a full-time teen librarian. * Foster teamwork among the Children's and Teen department staff. * Assist patrons of all ages in obtaining information in a variety of formats. * Provide readers' advisory services to patrons of all ages. * Instruct patrons individually and in small groups in the use of library resources and equipment. * Develop Library policies and procedures with administrative team. * Coordinate volunteer projects for youth volunteers. * Update Children's & Teen Services portion of the Library's website. Required Qualifications: * MLS from an ALA accredited institution. * Experience working with children and teens and enthusiastic commitment to children's and teen services. * Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service. * Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently and as a team leader. * Supervisory experience. * Public library/reference desk experience. * Experience working with an ILS, Polaris preferred. * Collection development experience. Reports to: Library Director Please email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Julie Meredith, Library Director juliem(a)cidlibrary.org<mailto:juliem@cidlibrary.org> Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2021 at 6:00pm https://www.cidlibrary.org/community/cidl/library-jobs.html

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Collection Development Tools
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

Many thanks for all of the great responses to my request! Compiled, below: Booktube, Bookriot, Penguin, Bookbub, are just a few that I use. BookPage, reviews in B & T, my own listening to podcasts and news interviews (I order NF), B & T selection lists, Amazon and Goodreads reviews (if I'm on the fence, I'll read a few, see what people do and don't like about it), our own catalog - what else do we have by this author and how popular have his/her books been, our libraries' New NF lists (CADL's is especially good), "best of" lists online (best science books of 2020, for example) . . . really, my eyes and ears are always open to what's trending in non-fiction. Emery Pratt offers the CHOICE outstanding academic titles for the current year (2020) through their website. I like the Kirkus Reviews newsletter too. HTH and I hope you share the responses to your question, I can always use more CD resources too! Earlyword.com, Library Reads, Bookpage and Library Journal. Also Amazon Top Picks and Amazon reviews and NYT Bestsellers and Goodreads has reviews also. Since we don’t have a huge budget by the time I go through those and the requests we are pretty much set. The Earlyword website also has a great overview of all the Award Winners from every year. ! am in charge of youth collections and I generally use the publications we subscribe to (Kirkus, LJ, SLJ, PW) and I participate in a lot of free Booklist webinars. Additionally I subscribe to Book Riot and I'm in the Caldecott/Newbery groups on GoodReads. I also review the monthly new releases on the Baker & Taylor calendar and use their other publications as well. For popular fiction I have been using www.fantasticfiction.com. Thanks so much for your time and inspiration! -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Padded packing envelopes
by MAPL Director 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

We have a medium size box of small to medium packing envelopes we would be happy to send someone. Send me your ZV code and we'll send them out. -- Tanya Procknow, Director Mackinaw Area Public Library 528 W. Central Ave; PO Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (231)436-5451 - work fax (231) 436-7344 www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org

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kite presenters
by GADL YouthServices 27 Jan '21

27 Jan '21

I'm looking for a person who presents kite flying for my SRP. Does anyone have any leads of someone who would come to our library to show different kinds of kites? Thanks so much! *Shelly Patterson,* *Youth Serv**ices * Grant Area District Library 122 Elder St Grant, MI 49327 231-834-5713 www.grantlibrary.net *"A book is a magical thing that lets you travel to far-away places without ever leaving your chair."* *--Katrina Mayer*

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