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Millage Renewal Passed
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

I am very happy to report that our .5 mill renewal passed with 68% support! We are so pleased, especially during these challenging times. -- 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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Millage Renewal
by Trish Burns 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

The six year operating renewal for the Bay County Library System passed at a rate of 65%. We are pleased! Trish Burns, Director Bay County Library System 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org 989-894-2837 ext.2214 -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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Michigan Digital Preservation Network
by Chelsea Denault 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

Greetings all! And happy World Digital Preservation Day<https://www.dpconline.org/events/world-digital-preservation-day>! First, if you hadn’t already met me – Hello! I’m Chelsea Denault, the new MDPN Coordinator. I joined the MDPN full time in June and have been humbled by the kind and supportive folks I’ve already had the pleasure of working with. And to those I haven’t met yet, I look forward to collaborating with you in the future! I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to reach out any time, even if it is just to share an interesting article, ask a question, or say hello! If you are unfamiliar with the MDPN and digital preservation more generally, digital preservation is a strategy for protecting digital content – like digitized archival collections, photographs, videos – and maintaining its integrity long-term. Having a safely preserved digital copy of important or rare physical materials also means that you’ll have a high-quality backup in the case of a catastrophic event like a flood or fire. MDPN, an initiative funded by the Library of Michigan and coordinated by the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, seeks to build a shared digital preservation system for all libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies across the state in order to share resources and reduce costs among member institutions. - - - We have some exciting updates from the MDPN, as well as ways to get involved with shaping the Network’s future. First – we have a new website! You can find us at mipres.org<http://mipres.org/>. This is an ever-changing, ever-developing site, so do check in every so often. You can keep up to date with events and updates in the “News” section and more information will also be added to the Membership and Governance sections as our Advisory Committee makes determinations about those. And speaking of the Advisory Committee… We’re looking for more interested and engaged individuals to join our Advisory Committee! Building off of the three strategic priorities – Reliable Technological Infrastructure, Financially Self-Sustaining, and Robust & Representative Member Community – the Committee discussed at our last meeting, we are looking to add some more voices to three key subcommittees that will ultimately shape the Network’s future and one ad-hoc committee for a future event: Membership – goal of developing an equitable member fee structure, as well as enumerating what member services the MDPN will provide Governance – goal of developing an inclusive and representative member-run governance structure Technology – goal of identifying and selecting the hardware, systems, software, etc. of the Network’s infrastructure Conference – goal of developing a three-track virtual conference about digital preservation for collections professionals, IT professionals, and administrators/deans Please reach out to me (denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org>) if you are interested in joining any of the above committees. And do feel free to share this opportunity with your networks. We are very interested in fostering a diverse community of voices at this early stage. You do not need to have digital preservation experience to get involved, only interest in learning more. We are also now on Twitter! You can follow us @Mi_MDPN<https://twitter.com/Mi_MDPN>. We’ll post updates about our work, opportunities to get involved, events and workshops, and more there. Follow us (we’ll follow you back, I promise) and connect us with other people, institutions, etc. in the digital preservation world who you think we should follow! Thanks, all, for your interest and support! Stay safe and healthy out there! Best, Chelsea -- Chelsea Denault, Ph.D. Michigan Digital Preservation Network Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services www.mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/>

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Free DVD cases
by Kayla 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

Hello all, My stock of empty DVD cases has overflowed. These cases range in color but I have boxes available for those in need. Please respond back to me with which set you want and your RIDES number. Available boxes: Box 1: 25 single cases Box 2: 27 single cases Box 3: 34 single cases Box 4: 22 single cases Box 5: 52 multiple cases (includes 2, 3, 4 & 6 disk cases) -- Kayla Dies Paw Paw District Library 269.657.3800

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free webinar November 10: Health Insurance Literacy in Public Libraries
by Jennifer Dye 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

The Detroit Public Library has partnered with the Wayne State Shiffman Library on a webinar to address unmet patron information needs in choosing health insurance. Presented by Emily Vardell of Emporia State University, whose research interests are in the area of health information behavior. More information about Professor Vardell and the presentation is available on the Eventbrite registration link. The program will be available Tuesday, November 10, from 2-3 EST via GoToMeeting. The link will be sent to registrants. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-insurance-literacy-in-public-libraries-… I'm looking forward to this because there is a lot to be aware of in helping people to choose health insurance, without unintentionally going over lines that shouldn't be crossed. Jennifer Jennifer Dye BST/SSER, Assistant Manager Main Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave. Tu-Sat 10-6 Detroit, Michigan 48202 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Public Library Millage Election Results
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

Hello Everyone, I have updated the Michigan Public Library Millage Election Results<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_Michigan_Public_Lib…> .pdf on The Library of Michigan's page. I currently have information for 11 libraries who had 13 millage proposals on November 3rd. 12 of the 13 proposals were successful. If your library had a millage on the ballot and does not appear on the .pdf, please contact me with the following information. * Millage rate * Whether it was a renewal, increase or new millage * The term of the millage (ex: 2020-2024) * Yes Votes and No Votes tally * The year the millage would take effect * The type of millage (Operating, Building Bond, etc) Thank you, Joe Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-335-1501 Fax: 517-335-1522 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-335-1501 Fax: 517-335-1522 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00

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Free Virtual Holiday Writing Workshops From the Ypsilanti District Library
by Paula Drummond 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

The Ypsilanti District Library is offering two free, virtual workshops for anyone who would like to give the gift of writing this holiday season, no library card required. Your patrons may appreciate these opportunities to create a unique and memorable gift from home. Everyone is welcome to attend by registering in advance online, please see details below and help us spread the word. Thanks! Workshop #1: Capturing Your Holidays Through Writing Wed, Nov 11th, 6-7:30 pm Join the Ypsilanti District Library and YpsiWrites at a virtual workshop for adults and teens where we’ll explore different genres and ways to capture holiday traditions and memories, including recipes, cards and letters, memory and photo books, stories, and more. We’ll explore strategies and resources for capturing holiday memories through writing and do some brainstorming. Come to our second workshop on Dec 12th to share and polish your work. Register here for the Nov 12th event to get the Zoom link: https://www.ypsilibrary.org/event/capturing-your-holidays-through-writing/ Workshop #2: Writing as a Gift Sat, Dec 12th, 11-12:30 pm Join the Ypsilanti District Library and YpsiWrites at our second virtual writing workshop for adults and teens. If you attended our November workshop, you’ll be invited to share what you’ve been working on since then. If you’re a new participant, you’ll look at examples of writing given as gifts and respond to prompts that will help you create your own writing gifts. Writers should expect to come away with drafts of writing that can be polished and gifted. Young writers (ages 6-13) and families can also participate! We’ll divide into breakout rooms and have special activities for kids. Write using multiple prompts which can be shared with a loved one — near or far — as a gift. Register here for the Dec 12th event to get the Zoom link: https://www.ypsilibrary.org/event/writing-as-a-gift/

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Suburban Library Cooperative Internship Program
by Tammy Turgeon 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

The Suburban Library Cooperative has an exciting new opportunity for a local MLIS student! We have an internship that will provide you with a variety of experiences in five different public libraries (Fraser, Mount Clemens, Roseville, Troy and Warren) and at the Suburban Library Cooperative in Sterling Heights from September 2019 - August 2020. The selected intern will get experience in administration, programming, reference, archives, outreach, automation systems, and more. Details are below: Suburban Library Cooperative Intern $15.00/hr. General: The Suburban Library Cooperative is seeking a student who is currently enrolled in a Library Science Master’s Degree program at an accredited college or university for a paid, part-time internship. The Intern will complete service rotations at designated SLC libraries, as well as at the Suburban Library Cooperative. The intern will learn to provide reference service/bibliographic instruction to adults, teens and children; assist patrons with library technology and mobile devices individually and in a classroom setting; assist with programming and collection development; and learn other aspects of Library operations, including Circulation, Technical Services, Community Engagement, Marketing, and Library Administration. This unique opportunity will allow the student to gain practical library knowledge and skills, while working alongside professional librarians and staff, in a variety of library settings. This position has a term length of 1 year, working 15 - 20 hours per week (including evening and weekend hours). Applicants should be enthusiastic about public service, exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a working knowledge of library technology, preferably SIRSI and/or Polaris. Familiarity with mobile devices (including tablets and eReaders) is essential. • Bachelor’s Degree • Completion of at least 12 credit hours in an accredited Library Science Master's program • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work successfully with patrons of all ages • Strong commitment to customer service • Attention to detail • Applicants must submit proof of educational attainment (latest transcript) at time of application. • As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a background check Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, three references, and latest transcript to: Tammy Turgeon, Director, Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Boulevard Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1125 or email: turgeont(a)libcoop.net *All questions regarding the application process should be directed to 586-685-5750 Application deadline is June 30, 2019 Expected starting date is September 2019 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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Program Inquiry
by Katie Rothley 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

Dear Michlib-L, I'm wondering if anyone has some great presenters they've had good success with for college preparedness, job interviewing skills, entertainment, or health-related topics that they could share. Thanks in advance! Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Outreach Librarian Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI 48178 https://www.lyon.lib.mi.us/ (248) 437-8800 ext. 618

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Author Series
by Charmaine Wawrzyniec 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

Sent on Behalf of the Monroe County Historical Museum: The Monroe County Museum System assembles national and local historians and invites all to our Online Speaker Series 2020-2021. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors came to the Monroe County Museum System (MCMS) to learn about the past. Now, the MCMS team is proud to deliver history to our community via this year’s Online Speaker Series. >From November through March, people anywhere can join Monroe citizens online on select evenings to experience in-person virtual presentations from cutting-edge historians across the U.S. The presenters will share pertinent topics and new scholarship that connect our county’s stories with bigger movements in American history. “Realizing our mission in service to our community, while keeping everyone safe, presents challenges,” explained Museum Deputy Director JJ Przewozniak. “But in this case,” he continued, “we had two significant opportunities: we could host a more diverse and scholarly group than ever before, and we could really expand our audience. Now, people anywhere can participate with our community.” Featured in the series is Alex Kershaw, presenting on Thursday, November 19. Kershaw is an honorary colonel in the 116th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Division, and is the widely acclaimed and award-winning author of several New York Times best-selling books about WWII. He has an honorary doctorate in military history and is a director of the National WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. An adaptation of his 2012 book, The Liberator, will be released on Netflix November 11. Headlining the series is Peter Cozzens, presenting on Thursday January 21, 2021. He’ll be discussing Tecumseh and the Prophet (released October 2020), the first biography of the great Shawnee leader in more than twenty years, and the first to make clear that his misunderstood younger brother, Tenskwatawa, was an equal partner in the last great pan-Indian alliance against the United States. Cozzens is a celebrated author or editor of sixteen acclaimed books on the American Civil War and the Indian Wars of the American West, and a member of the Advisory Council of the Lincoln Prize. Kershaw and Cozzens are part of a group of ten speakers in total, including Ric Mixter, Theodore J. Karamanski (Loyola University Chicago), James E. Mueller (University of North Texas), and Craig Wilson (Mackinac State Historic Parks), among others. All featured books are available for checkout through the Monroe County Library System. Visit www.mymcls.com to reserve your copy. Please visit www.monroecountymuseum.com or our Facebook page for regularly updated info, including webinar links and speaker information. Mission Statement of the Monroe County Museum Charmaine Wawrzyniec Curator Lawrence A. Frost Collection of Custeriana Ellis Library and Reference Center 3700 South Custer Monroe, MI 48117 734-241-5277

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