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Library Law Spotlight Webinar: July
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 24 Jul '20

24 Jul '20

This month's Library Law Spotlight Webinar, on JULY 29, 2020 @ 11:00am-12:pm will discuss Library Trustees' authority and duty. The recent months have introduced many uncertainties to libraries and, for some, may have uncovered a few less-than-clear areas of library authority and decision making. This session will review the purpose, responsibilities and limits of public library boards of trustees and answer the age-old questions: What do Boards do? What can Boards do? What should Boards do? If you know someone (board member, director, or staff) who could use an introduction or refresher- or clarification on the duties and responsibilities of Public Library Board Trustees, then this session is for them. If you are a board member, work with board members, or are just curious, join us! Just use the link below to register: https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.… Hope to see you there! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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Last chance to register for Boosting Workplace Wellbeing!
by Gwen Haviland 24 Jul '20

24 Jul '20

Register soon for this new, highly interactive course! This course is designed to introduce you to the PERMAH pillars for wellbeing and to help you develop small actions you can take to increase each of these pillars. Research shows that workplace wellbeing is an important factor in performance and positive change. This course will introduce the definition of, and importance of wellbeing in the workplace. It will also introduce the learner to the PERMAH evidence-based framework for wellbeing developed by Professor Martin Seligman, which suggests that the presence in our lives of positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment, and health all cultivate our wellbeing. During this course, attendees will discuss and develop specific interventions (small actions) they can take to boost each of the PERMAH elements of wellbeing. This is an interactive course that involves discussion, and participants should plan to turn their cameras on for full participation. Boosting Workplace Wellbeing<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/boosting-workplace-wellness-527.html> NEW! 1-day class, July 31, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) 2 LEUs for Indiana library staff! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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REALM Project Updated Webinar Scheduled for August 4
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 24 Jul '20

24 Jul '20

REALM Project Updated Webinar Scheduled for August 4 Through the REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) Project, https://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/COVID-19-research-project.html OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle are conducting research on how long the COVID-19 virus survives on materials that are commonly handled in archives, libraries, and museums. Join staff from OCLC, IMLS, and Battelle for a free WebJunction webinar to learn more about the testing process, how to present results to your stakeholders, project resources to inform your local decisions, and what you can expect from the project in the months to come.  Round 2 of testing was recently completed. Register for the webinar here https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/realm-testing-resource-overv… Archive, library, and museum staff can use the form linked below to submit their questions about the REALM project to the team. We will do our best to respond to questions submitted. The form can be found at https://oc.lc/realm-questions The slides for the webinar will be posted here https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/realm-testing-resource-overv… the day before the session and the recording will be posted afterwards. This webinar is provided by the partners above and any questions regarding the webinar and technical support for the session should be directed to them directly. 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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SRP performer recommendation
by Stair Library 23 Jul '20

23 Jul '20

If you're looking for an SRP performer to round out your summer offerings (virtual or live), Acting Up Theatre Company has a really good Imagine Your Story-themed play with lots of funny cultural references adults will enjoy. We showed it live on Zoom today and also streamed to Facebook Live. Chad Patterson was great to work with. He's still doing some booking for this summer. Here's his email address: actingup03(a)yahoo.com Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517.458.6510

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Remote Lockers for Patron Holds
by John Martin 23 Jul '20

23 Jul '20

We are exploring installing an exterior locker system to provide our patrons 24/7 access to items they have requested. If you have one, or have experience with one, I would love to hear the positives and negatives of the system you have used. Thank you! JM <http://loutitlibrary.org/> John Martin Library Director he/him/his 616.850.6912 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/>

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Are you billing unreturned items from COVID?
by AW Rachel Koehne 23 Jul '20

23 Jul '20

Hi everyone- I wanted to reach out about how your Circulation managers are handling billing of items from the past few months. Typically we allow a patron to have a "claimed returned" on their account for an item they say was returned properly but that staff cannot find on the shelf. What are your plans for (multiple) items that patrons will claim they have returned/ items damaged/ missing pieces from March-now? I definitely understand forgiving bills because of the circumstances and would like to offer as much grace to patrons as possible, but also want a plan in place if a portion of our collection never finds a way back to our shelves. Thank you in advance! Rachel Koehne Circulation Supervisor Henika District Library 149 S Main St Wayland, MI 49348 269.792.2891

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Ypsilanti District Library Receives National IMLS grant
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Jul '20

23 Jul '20

Congratulations to Lisa Hoenig and her staff at the Ypsilanti District Library for receiving a National Leadership grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Service! The grant is to expand their TALK program in Michigan and Indiana. The program, TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, is an early literacy text messaging service that Ypsilanti District Library successfully developed with community and library partners through a Collaborative Library Services grant from the Library of Michigan. We look forward to seeing the progress on this project. Congratulations again! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 Out of office on Fridays From: Institute of Museum and Library Services <imlsnews(a)imls.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 12:18 PM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) <ReishK(a)michigan.gov> Subject: IMLS Announces $18.2 Million Investment in U.S. Library Initiatives CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Awards fund digital inclusion, collections access, and library training programs. [https://files.constantcontact.com/546fe8b1501/b25c3c0f-6ea3-4bc1-ba52-4d47e…]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> IMLS Announces $18.2 Million Investment in U.S. Library Initiatives Federal Awards to Fund Lifelong Learning, Digital Inclusion, Collections Access, Library Training Programs [https://files.constantcontact.com/546fe8b1501/9959d8fb-5916-4bdc-83b9-671b9…] Washington, DC— The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced 70 grants totaling $18,256,177 to support libraries across the country. The awards were made through the FY 2020 National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> and the Laura Bush 21<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…>st<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> Century Librarian Program<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…>. The awarded grants search<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> on the IMLS website contains a complete list of grantees and project descriptions. “These award recipients demonstrate the library field’s dedication to furthering successful community programs as well as developing staff at all career levels,” said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper. “Through programs addressing emergency planning, career development, and expanded public platforms, these organizations are increasing public access to library information and resources and building capacity in the library and archives fields.” National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that address significant challenges and opportunities facing the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance theory and practice with new tools, research findings, models, services, practices, or alliances that will be widely used. The National Leadership Grants for Libraries program received 155 preliminary proposals requesting $40,299,262. Eighty-one projects were invited to submit full proposals, and of these, 38 projects<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> were awarded $9,986,563, including: · The Ypsilanti District Library, in partnership with the Library of Michigan and the Midwest Collaborative Library, will scale their early literacy text messaging service, TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, to reach parents of children birth through five years old across Michigan and Indiana. TALK is designed to empower parents to improve their child's school readiness by sending texts with activity suggestions that parents can do with their children. · Florida State University will partner with the State Library of Florida, the Panhandle Library Area Network, COSLA, PLA, emergency management officers, and national disaster experts to explore existing library disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for small and rural public libraries throughout Florida and the nation. Their goal is to develop community-centered, multi-disciplinary, smart, and connected disaster models informed by librarians and geographic information system analyses to strengthen small and rural libraries’ capacity to prepare library personnel to meet local needs and safeguard library resources. · The University of Wisconsin Law Library, in partnership with the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians, the UW Law School Great Lakes Indigenous Law Center, the National Indian Law Library, and the Open Law Library, will develop The Digital Publication of Tribal Laws Pilot Project. The project will develop an open law library platform that will empower libraries to improve access to tribal laws published into the public domain and will demonstrate the benefits of the combined platforms for tribes, their members, academia, the legal profession, and the public by creating a fully-functional tribal legal ecosystem. The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program supports developing a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals to better serve the changing learning and information needs of the American public by enhancing the training and professional development of librarians, developing faculty and library leaders, and recruiting and educating the next generation of librarians. The program received 113 preliminary proposals requesting $31,072,018, and 60 of these were invited to submit full proposals. IMLS is awarding $8,269,614 to 32 projects<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…>, including: · The Black Caucus of the American Library Association will organize a one-day pre-conference event to strengthen support for Black/African American MLIS students. The forum will precede the 2020 National Conference for African American Librarians and will produce a toolkit of resources for librarians and educators to recruit Black/African American librarians, and an online, program-independent iBlackCaucus student group. The project has the potential to provide the communication and resources necessary to support Black librarians early in their careers. · Montana State University will develop an open-access, culturally relevant, and responsive curriculum for school librarian preparation programs with an emphasis on Indigenous perspectives and, using this curriculum, will recruit, train, and support school library professionals in Alaska and Montana. Montana State University will redesign its master’s level Library Media Certificate curriculum to align with best practices for culturally relevant education, including infusing Indigenous perspectives as well as continuing to meet national Library Media Specialist Preparation Standards. · The University of Maryland iSchool will pilot an online national collaborative network of educators and practitioners to enable the sharing and dissemination of computational case studies and lesson plans through an open source, cloud-based interactive platform based on Jupyter Notebooks. This project focuses on participants who have a master’s-level education in order to target the professional development of future practitioners across the nation. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of faculty and library digital leaders. Visit the IMLS website<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> for more information about the National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian programs. Photo courtesy of the Manhattan Beach Library. Click here to view this email online.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. 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Last chance to register for LIVE Soft Skills class!
by Training 23 Jul '20

23 Jul '20

Registration closing soon for Workplace Etiquette Soft Skills course! Soft Skills: Introduction to Workplace Etiquette<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-workplace-etiq…> (LIVE session) 1-day class, July 30, 9:30am - 11am Eastern (8:30am - 10am Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Classic Literature Collection
by Andrea Estelle 23 Jul '20

23 Jul '20

Hi Everyone We are building a new Classics collection at Otsego District Library and wondered if any of you have already pulled your classics into a separate location what criteria you are using to determine to define your classics. Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director . Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE . INTERACT . INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <https://otsegolibrary.org/> https://otsegolibrary.org/

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 23 Jul '20

23 Jul '20

Programming Resources Cast members of the Netflix reboot of The Baby-Sitter Club recorded a video PSA highlighting library resources for children and families. You can help spread the message by posting the video to your website, social media pages, and more! Find the details at http://www.ala.org/advocacy/baby-sitters-club-video-psa. The Collaborative Summer Library Program is having their "End of Summer Sale!". Everything in the store is 50% off at check out - Luke Kralik, the Organizational Coordinator said, "If you have been on the fence about adding a dozen unicorn headbands to your wardrobe, now is the time!" But in all seriousness, remember you can use "Imagine Your Story" throughout this coming school year, so if you need bags for grab & go's or the puppet for storytime, now is your chance. Sale ends next week (discount shows in your final cart). https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> The new #MiLibraryQuest20 is happening now! 92 libraries across Michigan are participating and the Quest Team hopes to expand it & open to others come Fall 2020. Check out the details at www.Mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…>. If your library is not participating you are still welcome to share the challenge with teens in your community. Continuing Education Opportunities & Webinars Using Texts to Promote Libraries & Literacy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, September 15 2:00 PM ET In October 2017, the Ypsilanti District Library launched TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, an early literacy text messaging service, with LSTA grant funding. With the support of community partners, the successful project reached over 1,000 families across Washtenaw County via text, offering activities parents could do with children 5 and under to prepare them for school and beyond. Find out more about this pilot project that may become available to libraries statewide in 2021. This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. It is brought to you by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Staff from the University of Maine have designed a program called the Racial Justice Challenge, which will run the week of August 3rd. Anyone with an internet connection and an email address can join: The Racial Justice Challenge is around the corner and we hope you'll join us! Each day, for five days, you'll receive an email with several tasks designed to learn, listen, share, and take action regarding race, racism, and antiracism. We'll explore how to be antiracist (versus "not racist"), move beyond a single story, examine issues of race in the media, and design a personalized racial justice plan. The Challenge will take place from August 3 - August 7, 2020. To join, sign up online<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceahtAABNPaZhxz7Kp1eSMStO24MUvcj1…>. Have questions? Contact Jen Bonnet, jenbonnet(a)maine.edu<mailto:jenbonnet@maine.edu<mailto:jenbonnet@maine.edu%3cmailto:jenbonnet@maine.edu>>. This program is sponsored by UMaine's Fogler Library and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion. Constellations: Science and Stories in the Sky<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/sky-stories/> from Star NET Libraries Tuesday, July 28, 4:00 pm EDT Summer is the finest part of the year for stargazing because it offers warm nights and the beauty of the Milky Way running straight overhead. The constellations we see have been passed down to us across generations, with patterns that reflect different stories from around the world. As part of STAR Net's Sky Stories campaign, the American Museum of Natural History's Carter Emmart will show you how to identify the constellations and will introduce you to a few of these stories while exploring some of the science behind the familiar patterns in the sky. This live OpenSpace webcast is brought to you by the STAR Library Network's NASA@ My Library program in partnership with the Lunar and Planetary Institute, the American Library Association, and the American Museum of Natural History. For more information and the webcast link: http://www.starnetlibraries.org/sky-stories/. Whose Turn Is It Anyway? Online Board Gaming and Libraries<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/online-board-gaming-and-libr…> from WebJunction Tuesday, July 28, 3:00 pm EDT Closed buildings and social distancing doesn't need to mean the end of engaging and fun board game groups hosted by libraries. Many libraries have worked hard to organize board game groups, while others are still considering how to get started. Using popular and free online board gaming platforms (Board Game Arena, Yucata, Tabletopia, Tabletop Simulator, and Boitejeux), communities of gamers can continue meeting safely online. This webinar will explore how to make the transition to online board gaming, moderate meetups, and facilitate discussions among participants. The session will be applicable to those looking to move online and anyone interested in starting their first gaming group. Presented by: John Pappas, Head Librarian, Elkins Park Free Public Library, Cheltenham Township Library System (PA), and author of the Board in the Library<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/board-in-the-library-part-one.…> series on WebJunction; and Bebo, author, photographer, video producer and founder of Be Bold Games<https://www.beboldgames.com/> Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) will be hosting a two day virtual conference, scheduled for October 8, 12:00-5:00 MT, and October 9, 8:00-5:00 MT, and we are seeking presenters for both days. The first day will be CLEL's first ever Leadership Institute; this event will advance the leadership skills of all participants to empower them to lead from where they are in their libraries and communities, regardless of position, experience, or skill level. The second day will focus on general topics for all library staff that serve young children and their families and caregivers. For 2020, both days of the conference will be exclusively online for the first time, while providing the high quality continuing education, networking opportunities, inspiration, and great ideas of prior CLEL Conferences. Please click on this link to see additional information about the conference and to submit your session proposal for either day (or both days!) of the conference: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PRVJ26G<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surve…> Proposal deadline: August 1, 2020 Have questions about the CLEL Conference or Leadership Institute? Please contact Beth Crist, Colorado State Library, crist_b(a)cde.state.co.us<mailto:crist_b@cde.state.co.us>. Resources ALA's new COVID-19 Recovery site is live: http://www.ala.org/tools/covid-19-recovery In the News... HGSE Faculty Ready New App Targeting Children's Literacy Skills<https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/20/07/hgse-faculty-ready-new-app-targeting…> - Harvard Graduate School of Education, 7.13.20. Experts raise laundry list of concerns as debate continues over kids returning to the classroom<https://www.wxyz.com/news/coronavirus/experts-raise-laundry-list-of-concern…> - WXYZ News, 7.22.20 Michigan's own Rep Andy Levin (D-MI 9th District) introduced & Rep Elissa Slotkin (D-MI 8th District) co-signed The Library Stabilization Fund Act<http://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/libfunding…> in US Congress, and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced it in the Senate: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/articl…. MiYouth Virtual Meetings Next Wednesday, July 29th and August 12th at 10am, we'll discuss how SRPs went and take steps towards brainstorming safe ideas for Fall 2020 public engagement. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0Q…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…> Password: 454345 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3657 USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 519921 Have a good weekend, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. 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