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CSLP Newsletter: September 2020
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 30 Sep '20

30 Sep '20

Shout-out to Michigan’s own Christina Stuck, from Charlotte Community Library, who wrote the “Tips on Marketing Your Summer Program” article in this month’s CSLP Newsletter, featuring Capital Area District Libraries! ~ Cathy Lancaster View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] The 2021 Incentive Catalog is live! Place an order today! https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> We need your help! Work has begun on the 2022 Program Manual "Oceans of Possibility". Submit your best 2022 Oceanography programming idea today!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/68777689-f2b4-41…] CSLP Artist for 2024! Juana Martinez-Neal! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/58f37a3f-f460-44… is delighted to announce that our artist for the 2024 program year will be Juana Martinez-Neal! The theme for 2024 is "Adventure", and the slogan will be voted on next year. We cannot wait to see how 2024 comes together! Juana Martinez-Neal is the recipient of the 2019 Caldecott Honor for Alma and How She Got Her Name (Candlewick Press), her debut picture book as author-illustrator. She also the recipient of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Medal for Fry Bread: A Native American Story (Roaring Brook) and the 2018 Pura Belpré Medal for Illustration for La Princesa and the Pea (Putnam). Juana was named to the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honor list in 2014, and was awarded the SCBWI Portfolio Showcase Grand Prize in 2012. She was born in Lima, the capital of Peru, and now lives in Arizona, with her husband and three children. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/f159aef1-a0eb-46…] How did your library "reimagine" 2020? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas for 2021 to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Increasingly, public libraries are feeding hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s Child and Community Well-Being committee is developing resources to support and encourage library participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives to help kids and teens stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. These resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. Books + Shoes = The Perfect Match by Ally Doliboa at MidPointe Library System Shoes 4 The Shoeless (S4TS) is a non-profit organization based in Dayton, Ohio. Their mission is to give new sneakers and socks to children in need. Since 2010, they have donated over 85,000 pairs of shoes and socks to children in the greater Miami Valley. Last year, MidPointe Library System partnered with S4TS to not only give children in need new shoes and socks, but also books. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/9b095942-f562-47…] Middletown City Schools set up a visit from S4TS to each of their 7 elementary schools during the 2018-2019 school year. MidPointe Library System became involved halfway through that school year. At that time, we decided to use books we set aside for refilling our Free Little Libraries around town and other books soon to be listed as “discarded” as books to be distributed to S4TS school visits. When we asked the schools and S4TS if we could incorporate free books during these visits, they of course said “YES!” I was lucky enough to be able to attend one of the visits to a nearby elementary school. I went in prepared to see the worst that some kids have to walk in each day, but knowing I’d get to see their faces light up when they receive new shoes AND socks AND now a book! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/b2f27f81-43db-49…] Here’s how S4TS works at school stops. They bring in truck loads of shoes and socks in IKEA bags, labeled by size. A class comes in, each student gets paired with an adult volunteer and the volunteer uses a sizing chart to correctly measure what size shoe the student should be wearing. We ask the student to list three of their favorite colors (so you bring back a pair that they hopefully like) and set out on a search for the perfect shoes – don’t forget to grab a new pair of socks too! Once you find one or two options, bring those back to the student and try them on. If they fit and the student likes one pair, we tell them to run around the gym once to make sure the shoes do not hurt their feet. Once you have found the student their perfect pair of new shoes, you take them to the bin of books and tell them they can pick one book. Most of the time I received an excited “Really?!” from the students to which I responded “Yes! And the best part is, this book is yours forever – you don’t have to return it to school!” And on to the next student until everyone leaves happy with new books, shoes, and socks. We planned to have a supply of books ready for the 2019-2020 school year S4TS stops and we made it through 3 elementary buildings and the 6th Grade Center before COVID-19 closed schools and the Library. Unfortunately, that left 4 elementary buildings without their books, shoes, and socks. As COVID-19 continues to bring uncertain times to the start of a new school year, this means that things such as shoe deliveries are just as uncertain. I recently found out that S4TS will be holding “drive thru” shoe deliveries to 8 of the buildings in the Middletown City School district for this school year. We are hoping to get books to these students as well, as the students now know that when they get new shoes, the get new books! Summer Lunch at Priestley Forsyth Memorial Library By Kim King, Youth Services Coordinator, Priestley Forsyth Memorial Library Priestley Forsyth Memorial Library in Northumberland, Pennsylvania is located in a small town in Northumberland County. The library serves a population of 7,500. In 2015 we started offering the Summer Lunch Program at the library. It has been extremely well received. Many of the families in the area work in manufacturing employment, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/06ddff1e-b23b-49…] Priestley Forsyth wanted to help youth in our community. We contacted the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA Milton Branch. the sponsor we had previously worked with. They were happy to provide lunches. Families could come to the library this summer and pick up a week’s worth of food and snacks. The reason for this is that families could have a lunch and only had to stop once during the week. Milk was also provided. Many parents and caregivers have expressed their thankfulness and how the lunches helped their children to cope with their new normal. We provided take home activities such as coloring sheets, word finds, and notices of other community events in the lunch bags. We even had Spiderman visit us! Being a part of a solution to families is what we are all about. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/c1d78747-5a11-4d…] Tips on Marketing Your Summer Program by Christina Stuck, Charlotte Community Library, MI Each library is unique because its community is unique. Marketing a library’s services should thus be tailor-made for the community. However, most libraries do not have a dedicated marketing team. Trent Smiley, Marketing and Communications Director for Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) in Lansing, Michigan, shared his procedure for marketing. He uses a five-step process to decide where to place ads and other information. It all begins with determining (1) the purpose behind the campaign and (2) the benefits that come from participation in that publicized activity to give (3) the desired outcomes. Based on that information, you (4) pick primary and secondary target populations and then (5) evaluate the outcomes. Smiley likes to keep the same advertising from year to year for annual events, like the Summer Reading Challenge, to help evaluate the success of advertising. Since CSLP is all about Summer Reading, most of our libraries have the same primary target as CADL: families with youth 18 years and under. An example of steps 1-4 in action, CADL secured media sponsorship from two local radio stations whose listenership are women aged 25-54 with children. Even though each library is unique, every library faced a new challenge with marketing this past summer. This year CADL had to stick with mostly digital and radio advertisements. Although CADL had about half of last year’s participation in its reading program, its digital impressions were quite remarkable. Ads promoting summer reading, digital services and virtual events generated over 1.2 million views and 10,000 clicks were made to its website. This amount which was generated in just five months is the most ever in the library’s history. Although most libraries do not have a marketing department, libraries can still be thoughtful and intentional in determining and implementing marketing campaigns. Using tools like Gale’s Demographics Now to discover how a library’s target population best receives information is an excellent beginning. Then, based on that information, a library can methodically use what funds it has to communicate programs, such as Summer Reading, to that population using tools like mailings, business partnerships, or media sponsorships. Afterwards, the library can evaluate using statistics to see if those tools were successful. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/25911c66-536a-46…] Screen shot of a visit to wilx.com when CADL advertised the Summer Reading Program. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/d1f2b86d-bf5b-4f…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/bbc87556-984e-4e…] Data from CADL on this past Summer Reading Program. Useful for doing step-5, evaluating the success of media sponsorship. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/0a0f72db-c81b-48…] What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2021: Theme/Animals; Slogan/”Tails and Tales” Artist/Salina Yoon 2022: Theme/Oceanography; Slogan/"Oceans of Possibility"; Artist/Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme/Kindness and Friendship; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison 2024: Theme/Adventure; Slogan/TBD; Artist/Juana Martinez-Neal Was this forwarded to you? 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Upcoming Gale Webinars
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 30 Sep '20

30 Sep '20

Greetings! Gale has some webinars coming up that may be of interest. Follow the links below to register. Recordings are always available if you can’t attend the live version. Develop Your Library Web Page to Support Online Research with Gale, for Public Libraries Now more than ever, your patrons need safe and reliable access to information and resources that support research, further learning, and advancement of their goals. In this session, we’ll explore the best practices to organize your library web page, including Gale Pages, our updated Gale Product Menu, and our support site. Thursday, October 22, 2020, 1:00‒1:30 ET https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/9516004569363/WN_cVt9YvgrQKSvudNKN…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.z…> Using Gale In Context Resources to Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education In this informative webinar, we’ll explore how Gale’s In Context resources can help support your anti-racism and inclusion programming, curriculum, and other efforts to help facilitate meaningful conversations about race, diversity, and inclusion. Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 2:00–2:45 PM ET https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/5316004445528/WN_Rhjv5KUUSEGWR2sA9…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.z…> And, if you’re looking for some quick and easy tutorials to help with MeL’s eResources, be sure to check out MeL’s eResources Learning Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/michiganlibrary-staff> for short tutorials. You will find tutorials for specific eResources like eBooks<https://my.nicheacademy.com/michiganlibrary-staff/course/9356>, Explora<https://my.nicheacademy.com/michiganlibrary-staff/course/4684>, and LearningExpress Library<https://my.nicheacademy.com/michiganlibrary-staff/course/465> as well as a tutorial showcasing curriculum resources for educators<https://my.nicheacademy.com/michiganlibrary-staff/course/9053>, which may be especially helpful right now. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Have a great day! Liz 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:image003.png@01D6972A.F02A1A40]

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Virtual Magic Show!
by Claire Mueller 30 Sep '20

30 Sep '20

Please share with your patrons, thank you! Open to non-residents of Westland: Magic Show Presented by A2 Magic All ages will enjoy this imaginative, funny magic show presented by A2 Magic's Jeff Wawrzaszek! Sign up for a Zoom link beginning September 26. Participants can pick up a free magic trick after the show at the Public Library of Westland, while supplies last! Registered patrons will receive a Zoom link 2 days before the performance. Claire Mueller Youth Services Teen Volunteer Coordinator Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org> Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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What libraries have opened to the public ? Fully? No Appointments? Are doing Saturdays yet? Or are you not planning to open fully anytime soon
by ML Tamarack Circulation 30 Sep '20

30 Sep '20

We have lots of questions on how opening to the public might go. We are open by appointment right now. However, we are looking at opening up fully no appointments. How do you go about contract tracing? How do you go about managing time that patrons are allowed in the library? Or do you not limit? Did Curbside end when you fully opened up ? How many libraries have added Saturdays back in to their opening plan? We are currently not open on Saturdays. Open via appt for browsing or curbside. Mon, Wed and Fri 11 to 430 and Tues and Thurs 11 to 730. Thank you in advance ! I appreciate any information you can provide us. -- Pamela Feutz Adult Services Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Lakeview Mi 48850 [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/4864809?utm_medi… | Currently Reading ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/4864809?utm_medi… ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature | ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_… | Get your own email signature ]

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HAPl Director Transition
by kwilliams＠hartpubliclibrary.org 30 Sep '20

30 Sep '20

Nancy Sterk, Chair of the Hart Area Public Library Board of Trustees, announces the retirement of library Director Kay Williams and the promotion of Kathleen Rash as the new Director of the Hart Library. Ms. Rash, who has served as the Assistant Director for the Library since August of 2013, assumes her new position on October 12. Kathleen began working for the Hart Library as a circulation clerk in 2011. She states, “I'm thrilled to be selected for this new role. I'm looking forward to continuing to build upon my relationship with the staff, trustees and the community.” Originally from Macomb County in southeastern Michigan, Ms. Rash has lived in Oceana and Muskegon Counties with her husband, Aaron, and their five children for the last 12 years. Kathleen is enthusiastic about creating a vision for how the library can best serve and adapt to the evolving needs of the community. She has both a BS and a BA from Michigan State University, enjoys hiking with her family, cooking vegetarian meals, travel and, of course, reading. While excited about the new possibilities under Kathleen's stewardship, we also announce with regret the retirement of Kay Williams, who has served as our Library's Director for the past seven years. Kay and her staff have ably served our community during this time by staying focused on the key metrics of freshening the collection, promotion of broad community use of the library through various programming initiatives, improved user experience, and technology improvements. “I'm so proud of my staff and how hard they work to support our extended library community. No one is a stranger to us, and all are welcome to use our services. I'm confident Kathleen and her staff will find new and even better ways going forward to promote the love of learning and reading.” Kay's future plans include spending more time with her grandkids, traveling, and reading. She is planning to continue to participate with the Friends of the Hart Library group and doing other volunteer work. The Board of Trustees wishes Kay all the best for a happy retirement and encourages the community to stop in to wish her well before her final day at the library on October 15. Kathleen looks forward to working with all of you. Kay Williams Library Director Hart Area Public Library

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Library Page Wages
by Andrea Ingmire 30 Sep '20

30 Sep '20

Hi all, Looking for some data! If you employ library pages, whose only responsibilities are shelving and pulling holds (or similar non-patron facing responsibilities) would you kindly share your rate of pay and average weekly hours with me? Thanks! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *Andrea IngmireLibrary DirectorPeter White Public Library* (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) *http://pwpl.info/ <http://pwpl.info/>*

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HAPL Director Transition
by kwilliams＠hartpubliclibrary.org 30 Sep '20

30 Sep '20

Announcement: Nancy Sterk, Chair Person of the Hart Area Public Library Board of Trustees, announces the retirement of library Director Kay Williams and the promotion of Kathleen Rash as the new Director of the Hart Library. Ms. Rash, who has served as the Assistant Director for the Library since August of 2013, assumes her new position on October 12. Kathleen began working for the Hart Library as a circulation clerk in 2011. She states, “I'm thrilled to be selected for this new role. I'm looking forward to continuing to build upon my relationship with the staff, trustees and the community.” Originally from Macomb County in southeastern Michigan, she has lived in Oceana and Muskegon Counties with her husband, Aaron, and their five children for the last 12 years. Kathleen is enthusiastic about creating a vision for how the library can best serve and adapt to the evolving needs of the community. She has both a BS and a BA from Michigan State University, enjoys hiking with her family, cooking vegetarian meals, travel and, of course, reading. While excited about the new possibilities under Kathleen's stewardship, we also announce with regret, the retirement of Kay Williams, who has served as our Library's Director for the past seven years. Kay and her staff have ably served our community during this time by staying focused on the key metrics of freshening the collection, promotion of broad community use of the library through various programming initiatives, improved user experience, and technology improvements. “I'm so proud of my staff and how hard they work to support our extended library community. No one is a stranger to us, and all are welcome to use our services. I'm confident Kathleen and now her staff will find new and even better ways going forward to promote the love of learning and reading.” Kay's future plans include spending more time with her grandkids, traveling, and reading. She is planning to continue to participate with the Friends of the Hart Library group and doing other volunteer work. Kathleen looks forward to working with all of you. Best Wishes, Kay Williams Library Director Hart Area Public Library

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Needing some help in the area of digital literacy?
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 30 Sep '20

30 Sep '20

* Are you trying to figure out some new ways to serve your community but need to learn more to take those steps? * Do you need more skills and confidence to help with patron questions about technology? * Do you have staff that need extra support in the area of digital literacy? If so, then the new Foundations of Digital Literacy workshops may be just the right start for you and your colleagues. These virtual workshops are designed to help library staff gain confidence in everyday interactions with technology and is intended for participants who would like or feel they need a more basic introduction to digital literacy topics. This workshop is being offered virtually multiple times throughout September and October to accommodate smaller participation limits in each workshop to ensure everyone can get individual attention and also feel comfortable in the space. You will get to have personal attention and participate in small group activities as you learn. The Foundations of Digital Literacy workshop is designed to help library staff gain confidence in everyday interactions with technology and is intended for participants who would like or feel they need a more basic introduction to digital literacy topics. Knowledge and skills taught and practiced during the workshop will include: * A basic understanding of hardware including internal and external components of various devices * How various types of networks function * The composition of webpages and websites * Various browsers and their functionality * Search engines and tips to perform an effective web search * Tips on how to evaluate search results * Cloud computing * The internet of things * Information on digital privacy The workshops will be presented virtually through Zoom, so participants will need to have a basic knowledge of how to log in to a Zoom meeting. Instruction on the basics of using Zoom for a training workshop will be delivered at the beginning of the workshop. This workshop is intended to be an interactive course that involves discussion and hands-on practice, and participants should plan to have a microphone enabled, and if possible, to turn their cameras on for full participation. These courses are brought to the Michigan library community by MCLS as part of the continued efforts surrounding engagement and libraries and is supported by the Library of Michigan with federal funding from IMLS. To register for the course, visit the MCLS website at: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/foundations-digital-literacy-20… Currently there are 5 sessions left with seats available in October. Be sure to get your spot and grow your confidence, skills, and knowledge in this area to help support your own local community. This project was 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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ALA News: ALA releases list of Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books of the decade
by Jennifer L. Dean 29 Sep '20

29 Sep '20

ALA releases list of Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books of the decade<https://bit.ly/36jflp1> The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) has released the Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books from the past decade. The list’s release launches Banned Books Week, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, a vibrant week of programming to rally readers to the cause of First Amendment protections and remind them to remain vigilant about continual threats to our freedom to read. Read more<https://bit.ly/36jflp1> How Employers Can Support Library Workers Who Are Caregivers During COVID-19 webinar<https://bit.ly/3jsmNCl> ALA's Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) will present the free webinar “How Employers Can Support Library Workers Who Are Caregivers During COVID-19” at 2:30 p.m. Central on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. Read more<https://bit.ly/3jsmNCl> Celebrate YALSA’s TeenTober initiative with new resources<https://bit.ly/2Scm5wY> The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) invites libraries and teens to celebrate its new teen initiative, TeenTober<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teentober> this October with the release of a digital poster<https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/teentober%E2%84%A2-poster-file>, bookmark<https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/teentober%E2%84%A2-bookmark-file>, and toolkit<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teentober-toolkit>. Read more<https://bit.ly/2Scm5wY> Nominees sought for 2021 Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement (Practitioner)<https://bit.ly/2GhEF47> The American Library Association (ALA) is accepting nominations for the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Practitioner Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is named for award-winning children’s author Virginia Hamilton (1936-2002), recipient of the 1983, 1986 and 1996 Coretta Scott King Book Award, 1974 National Book Award and the 1975 John Newbery Medal. In 1994, she was awarded the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Author Award for the body of her work and was named a fellow of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in 1995. Read more<https://bit.ly/2GhEF47> United for Libraries to coordinate 15th annual National Friends of Libraries Week<https://bit.ly/3mYNErP> Friends of the Library groups and libraries across the country will be celebrating the 15th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 18-24, 2020. National Friends of Libraries Week offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate Friends – promoting the group in the community, raising awareness and increasing membership, and giving libraries and boards of trustees the opportunity to recognize the Friends for their help and support of the library. Read more<https://bit.ly/3mYNErP> United for Libraries to designate Lloyd Manor a Literary Landmark™ in honor of Jupiter Hammon, first published Black poet<https://bit.ly/36hi7v3> United for Libraries will designate Joseph Lloyd Manor in Lloyd Harbor, New York, as a Literary Landmark™ in honor of Jupiter Hammon, the first published African-American poet. The designation will take place at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17, which recognizes Hammon's 309th birthday as well as Black Poetry Day. This will mark the first Literary Landmark dedication to be livestreamed. Read more<https://bit.ly/36hi7v3> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA President & ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy deanjl(a)udmercy.edu Sent using Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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ALA grant opportunity for Rural and Small Libraries
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 29 Sep '20

29 Sep '20

FYI for those looking for grant opportunities. Note the eligible library types. Please see below. Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries. This funding opportunity is in partnership with ARSL (Association for Rural and Small Libraries) and is focused on serving small and rural communities across the country. Public libraries, academic libraries, K-12 school libraries, and tribal libraries are eligible to apply. http://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communit… The grant requires AASL membership( $225/year) or ARSL membership ($50/year). You can add the cost of whichever membership to the grant application to recoup membership cost. Karren Reish Library of Michigan Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> [cid:image003.png@01D69692.E81ACB30]

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