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Social Services Strategies and Tips Event
by Mary Cook 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

Hello all, Something to put on your radar: The Lakeland Library Cooperative's Continuing Education Committee has another opportunity for you: Social Services Strategies and Tips. Join us for a virtual one-hour session with Tiffany Russell, LMSW, Social Worker at the Niles District Library. Library staff often have a passion for helping patrons find what it is they are looking for, but what do you do when the help they ask for goes beyond library expertise? Tiffany will share some strategies in how we can be empathetic listeners, how we can hold a healthy and appropriate boundary with patrons, and suggest some other informational resources that may be helpful. Tiffany will be presenting on Friday, January 29 at 10am. Sign up is free and you can register here: http://llcoop.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3148&backTo=Calendar… Please reach out if you have any questions. Mary Cook Assistant Director Herrick District Library 300 S. River Ave Holland MI 49423 616.355.3724

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by Alice Cruz 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

Good morning! RHPL is considering administering a diversity audit/survey to its staff. If your library has created a diversity audit or survey for staff, could you please share the questions you used and/or any suggestions or takeaways that might be helpful for a library wanting to undertake a similar endeavor? Thank you in advance! Alice Cruz -- *Alice Cruz* Oakland Talking Book Service Specialist Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rd Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248-650-5681

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Michigan Humanities E-News: Virtual workshop, we are HIRING, and a new story on the blog
by Katie Wittenauer 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

Greetings from Michigan Humanities! Please see below for our January e-news, which includes details about a virtual grants and program workshop, a part-time position that is now open, a blog post from Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA) founder and director George Bayard III, and more! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/> ________________________________ [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=935fe2a3-1a4e-4f58-af53-99396b86fc22&a=1102142…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/392b7d41-4961-42c2-8818-edade…] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Donate Now<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Blog Updates<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/08245673-e46e-4681-b7a7-762ff…] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Honoring Humanities Work Throughout Michigan [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/04bc39c3-228a-4370-b838-6ae19…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/47767f6c-992a-413b-a898-f27f6…] Dear Humanities Friends, Kicking off a new year, especially after a challenging one, makes me mindful of courage. Winston Churchill said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” At Michigan Humanities, we take the art of civil conversation seriously, and look forward to expanding our work with young people through the Kathleen S. Mullins Emerging Leaders Program<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> to strengthen and nurture conversational skills. What could be more important to our democracy than the ability to learn from one another, to be courageous in reaching out to all sides, and to find ways to build peace and solutions that benefit us all? As a longtime Rotarian, I learned the value of the four-way test. Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Asking these questions takes courage in a world full of coarse ideas and intolerance. Our MH team -- Board members and staff alike -- strive to provide quality programming and grant funding to support the hard work of communities seeking greater understanding and cultural connections. Thank you for being a part of this work. We couldn’t be more enthusiastic, optimistic, and purposeful in our plans for 2021! We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time to share your humanities ideas. Shelly Hendrick Kasprzycki President & CEO Who We Are [MH Board and Staff] What makes community life worthwhile? Is it the relationships you build over time with family, friends, and co-workers? What about the good times and memories from attending annual festivals and events? Or is it the experience of working through difficult times that bonds us together? Read more...<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Grants & Programs Virtual Workshop [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/04bc39c3-228a-4370-b838-6ae19…] From 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, January 28, join Michigan Humanities staff members for a virtual workshop highlighting current and upcoming opportunities for funding and program partnerships. The workshop is free, open to all, and will take place via Zoom. Pre-registration is required and a meeting link will be shared following your registration. The workshop will be recorded and shared with all who registered, as well as posted on the MH website. Register here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…>. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/1c2c6892-e319-4c54-99f9-16046…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/04bc39c3-228a-4370-b838-6ae19…] Programs and Grants [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/04bc39c3-228a-4370-b838-6ae19…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/abc350f6-f70b-4716-a29c-26e7f…] Great Michigan Read The current Great Michigan Read, featuring Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha's What the Eyes Don't See, is continuing through spring, 2021! Visit the GMR events page<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> for details about virtual events featuring Dr. Mona, and register today<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> if your organization is interested in receiving free books and educational materials. Curious to know about our next Great Michigan Read? We will announce the 2021-22 selection this April, and open partner registration at that time. Programming and author tour events will begin in fall, 2021. Learn More<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Poetry Out Loud [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/4ed0bb64-4017-4f31-94b1-7be11…] Want to see Poetry Out Loud in action? Save the date for the 2021 virtual State Finals for Michigan, which will take place on March 11. Event registration will be available in February, and we hope you will join us to see high school students from across Michigan share their passion for poetry. Questions about how you and your students can be a Poetry Out Loud partner? Contact Katie Wittenauer, MH Director of Programs, via email<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org>. Learn More<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Bridging Michigan [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/78753130-6c31-4677-a0b7-bd27b…] Bridging Michigan is an event series and grant opportunity that we launched in fall, 2020, to spark in-depth conversation and action around systemic inequities. Grant applications are now open, and available for up to $1,500. Recordings of previous events and grant application details are available on the Bridging Michigan website. Learn More<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Arts & Humanities Touring Directory [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/b6a0981c-7144-4a5f-8906-7a957…] Arts and Humanities Touring Grants opened November 15 -- don't forget to apply! The Arts and Humanities Touring Program is a joint collaboration of Michigan Humanities and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Requests for a grant may not exceed $3,000 per application, and an organization may not submit more than four grant applications or request more than $4,000 during the program period. Applications opened November 15 for performances that will take place between December 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021. Please refer to our website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> for other 2021 funding window dates and application deadlines. Be sure to check out the new “ Virtual Programming” category. Learn More<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Humanities Grants [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/c4468622-6bb2-4d28-b895-3dd51…] Submit your Humanities Grant draft proposal today! Spring 2021 Humanities Grant draft proposals are currently being accepted with a final application deadline of March 18, 2021. Read about our past grantees by clicking below. Learn More<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Join the Michigan Humanities team Michigan Humanities is in search of a part-time programs and communications coordinator! If you are interested in joining the MH staff team, please review the job posting and apply by February 28, 2021. Apply here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…>. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/2a601989-c47d-4720-b03e-9f3a2…] Our Blog [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/04bc39c3-228a-4370-b838-6ae19…] [By Johnny Quirin] Meet George Bayard III: Recipient of a Michigan Heritage Grant and Founder of GRAAMA George Bayard III is an artist, owner of Bayard Gallery of Fine African American Art & Books, and founder of the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA)<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…>. Michigan Humanities wanted to reconnect with George Bayard III and share some of his experiences as a filmmaker and museum director. Read the interview here.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010G4rHQ47ZfQMJPdKd75jzE6E5BUAmZjofj7D7gZGIEpt…> Our Mission [2008 Michigan Author Homecoming] To inspire us to come together in creative and freely expressed ways to deepen our understanding of ourselves and enrich our communities. Our Vision [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/27b228d3-2672-4d5f-a535-143d5…] For all people of Michigan to experience and understand the importance of humanities to enrich lives. Values * Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity * Discovery and Understanding * Authentic Conversation * Respectful Collaboration * Meaningful Experiences Pillars * Build awareness and excitement for humanities in everyday life. * Achieve best practices and sustainability for all humanities programs and services in Michigan. 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RIPL Data Boot Camp Webinar Series
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

From the RIPL Team: Is one of your new year’s resolutions to get your library’s data in shape? Then, spend the winter with the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) and participate in our Data Boot Camp Series! This free webinar series features curriculum from the RIPL 2020 national event<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fripl.lrs.…>. These will NOT be webinars where you listen to a talking head the whole time; instead, please come ready to participate in a variety of interactive learning activities, some of which will occur in small groups in breakout rooms. Here is the schedule – go to https://ripl.lrs.org/ripl-data-boot-camp/ to learn more about each webinar and register: January 27 (1:00-2:30 ET/10:00-11:30 PT): Observations: Data Hiding in Plain Sight February 2 (1:00-2:30 ET/10:00-11:30 PT): Can You Hear Me Now? Communicating Data to Stakeholders February 23 (1:00-2:30 ET/10:00-11:30 PT): Nothing for Us, Without Us: Getting Started with Culturally Responsive Evaluation March 2 (2:00-3:30 ET/11:00-12:30 PT): Meaningful Metrics for Your Organization March 16 (2:00-3:30 ET/11:00-12:30 PT): Evaluation + Culture = Change All webinars will be recorded. Thanks, The RIPL Team Linda Hofschire Director, Library Research Service Colorado State Library [cid:image002.png@01D6E906.BD5AAC00]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cde.st…> P 303.866.6827<tel:303.866.6827> 201 East Colfax Avenue, Room 309, Denver, CO 80203 Hofschire_L(a)cde.state.co.us<mailto:Hofschire_L@cde.state.co.us> | www.cde.state.co.us<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cde.st…> Register here: https://ripl.lrs.org/ripl-data-boot-camp/ 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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Fax options?
by Tamara Denby 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Hello to my fellow Michigan librarians! I need to pick your collective brains if you don't mind :) Our library does a fair amount of faxing for our patrons, and we're happy to provide that service. However, we're finding that the multifunction printers we have used are not the easiest option for sending faxes, especially longer faxes with multiple pages--they are slow, jam up/misfeed all the time, and generally cause my staff a lot of frustration. I've read about some alternatives, such as online fax services. I'm just not sure if the cost for such a service is justified. Which leads me to my question: Does any library wish to share: 1. how they send faxes 2. their experience with online fax services 3. other insight or advice? I would be very grateful! And, as always, I would be happy to share the responses I receive if anyone else is in the same situation. Tamara --

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Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL - Women of Opposite Sides of the Law
by Mick Howey 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Dear Michlib-l, Please join us at 7:00 pm on January 13, 2021 as we host the authors D.M. Testa and Shayne Davidson’s event Women on Opposite Sides of the Law. Please find the event description below: Three smart, independent women, two who were criminal attorneys and one who was a career criminal, stood on opposite sides of the law, yet they confronted many of the same challenges and discrimination, persevering in a world where men made up the rules. Jessie Levy and Bess Robbins defended six members of the infamous John Dillinger gang in the early 1930s. Sophie Lyons was one of the most notorious female criminals of the nineteenth century. Testa and Davidson will discuss these three women who spent their lives on opposite sides of the law; what they had in common, how society viewed their chosen fields and the cultural forces which drove them. Through their own intriguing stories, we’ll answer how they succeeded in places where women normally weren’t welcome. D.M. Testa is the author of “Defending the Dillinger Gang: Jessie Levy and Bess Robbins in the Courtroom” and Shayne Davidson authored “Queen of the Burglars: The Scandalous Life of Sophie Lyons.” Please tap https://bit.ly/3pSMBdr to register for the free program which will be via Zoom. Thanks and hope that you can make it! Best, Mick Howey Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library mick.howey(a)baldwinlib.org

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Payroll information Class 1 and 2
by bellairelibrary＠torchlake.com 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

If anyone is willing to share with me your payroll rates for hourly library staff as well as director's salaries for 2021 I would be very grateful. My board has asked for pay rate increase requests for all of my staff and they also want some comparable rates from other Class 1 and 2 libraries. Thanks! -- Cindi L. Place, MLIS Director, Bellaire Public Library bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com 231-533-8814

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Vacation time for full time employees
by Oscoda County Library 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Good morning: Could you please share with me how much vacation time you provide to your full time employees. If you allow employees to transfer time to other employees would you share your policy/procedure covering this/ Thank you in advance! Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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[Job Opportunities] Systems Clerical Assistant (Computer Help Desk) and Library Page
by BTPL Careers 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Greetings-- We have some openings at Bloomfield Township Public Library. * Systems Clerical Assistant (https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Systems-Clerical-Assistant-15-h… * <https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Systems-Clerical-Assistant-15-h…> Library Page (Circulation or Adult Services) https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021.01_-Page-Circulation-and-A… <https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Systems-Clerical-Assistant-15-h…> See the links to learn more about either posting. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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NRR monthly reminder
by Rebecca Higgerson 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Here is your monthly reminder to add your recommendations to https://nrr.ninja/ Please remember that any authorized person in your organization can add recommended vendors. *Accountant* [image: Bookkeeper, Accountant, Office, Coffee] *Attorney* [image: Lawyer, Scales Of Justice, Judge] *Electrican* [image: Electrician, Fist, Power, Electricity, Storm] Thanks! *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER* *No Reservation Recommendations: your source for colleague-approved vendors!* https://nrr.ninja/ [image: RH Email Signature-100]

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