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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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PSA Shipwreck
by Kelly Haug 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Good morning, Just wanted to send you some information on our upcoming event at the Library-via Zoom Seeking the LORD: The Search for the JARVIS LORD Shipwreck with Ross Richardson via Zoom January 27, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The final resting place of the "Jarvis Lord" freighter had been a mystery for 135 years, until shipwreck hunter Ross Richardson found her. Registration is required for this event. Limit 500 participants. LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/seeking-the-lord-the-search-for-the-jarvis-lord-…> Thank you, -- Kelly Haug Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library

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Register today - only 12 spots left...
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Jan '21

12 Jan '21

Registration closes tomorrow for Thursday's workshop. It is interactive so come prepared to share sound & video. Collaborate with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:00 - 3:00 PM This is a Two-Hour Remote Interactive Presentation with Pam Victor, President, Happier Valley Comedy. We ask you attend live with access to video/microphone. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone this secret: In this remote interactive presentation, professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can use these trade secrets for building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. You'll receive fun, hands-on experience with why we overuse "no" to restrict progress, and how we can get to a "yes" mindset in order to move forward together with more positivity and creativity. Through humorous stories and impactful exercises, you learn how to use improv superpowers to improve brainstorming, flexibility with change, team empowerment, and creative problem solving. Participants also receive links to instructional demonstrations of improv games to play online or in-person with young patrons, families, and friends. Space is limited. To Register: https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> 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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES NEW LIBRARIAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR
by Farrell Howe 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 11, 2021 CONTACT: Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library farrellh(a)kpl.gov<mailto:farrellh@kpl.gov> 269-553-7879 Kalamazoo Public Library Announces New Scholarship Fund to Promote the Training and Hiring of Librarians of Color Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2021 Kalamazoo, MI–Monday, January 11, 2021. Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> (KPL) is proud to announce a new scholarship for people of color interested in obtaining their master’s degree in library science, the Amanda Green Scholarship<https://www.kpl.gov/about/support-the-library/amanda-green-scholarship/aman…>. According to recent studies conducted by the Department for Professional Employees<https://www.dpeaflcio.org/factsheets/library-professionals-facts-and-figures>, in 2019, just 5.3% of librarians identified as Black or African American, 7.1 percent as Hispanic or Latino, and 3.5 percent as Asian-American or Pacific Islander. These numbers reveal an overall lack of diversity in librarianship. In response, KPL created the Amanda Green Scholarship, named after a former library assistant in Teen Services at KPL, to promote the library profession to people of color. By providing monetary assistance to individuals seeking a master’s degree from an accredited library science program, the library hopes to promote the training and hiring of more librarians of color in Kalamazoo and other communities. The scholarship is managed by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation<http://www.kalfound.org/> and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2021. The first scholarship will be awarded for a student expected to attend a graduate-level library science program in fall 2021. “Libraries need a more diverse workforce to better represent the communities they serve, and KPL is eager to encourage a love for librarianship and improve pathways for students of color,” said KPL Director Ryan Wieber. “Our goal is to inspire future KPL librarians, but the hope is to attract more people of color to library work overall—wherever they may end up professionally.” Eligibility Criteria Individuals wishing to apply for the scholarship must fulfill the following qualifications: * Reside in Kalamazoo County or be a graduate of a Kalamazoo County High School. * Earned an undergraduate degree or will be earning one within a year of applying. * Enrolled in graduate school at least part time. * Attend a school that is accredited by the American Library Association in the field of Library and Information Sciences. * Be a Person of Color. Award Amount Applicant(s) will be awarded $5,000 per semester if attending as a full-time student and $2,500 per semester if attending as a part time student. The size of the award can be determined in part by the funds available. For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s website<https://www.kalfound.org/Scholarships/HowtoApply/tabid/236/Default.aspx>. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021. Why KPL is Offering This Scholarship In 2016, the Kalamazoo Public Library board passed a resolution<https://www.kpl.gov/about/social-justice-resolution/> that reaffirms the library’s commitment to, “address equal justice under the law, racial justice and institutional racism, social-economic divisions in our community and human dignity for all through our programs, services, policies, practices and the empowerment of staff to serve our community with these values as priorities.” In addition, the library’s 2019–22 strategic plan<https://www.kpl.gov/about/the-kpl-plan/> establishes Advancing Equity and Inclusion as a priority with a goal of developing and maintaining an informed and compassionate library staff that reflects the makeup of our diverse community. KPL is committed toward making this a reality! About Amanda Green Amanda Green worked at KPL for 23 years (1988–2012.) Many of those years she spent in Teen Services working to give all teens the opportunity to improve their lives. Her passion and support of KPL’s mission to support and mentor teens has been passed on for years. Those who are interested in donating to the Amanda Green Scholarship may do so here<https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=EARWjaf1NZ90Eizb5pIrGUMlWHwngZLSP9hbdhz…>. ####

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Testing
by Keegan M Sulecki 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Testing [cid:image001.jpg@01D6E837.FDC72360]<https://troypl.org/> Keegan Sulecki Head of Youth Services 510 W. Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.524.3543 [cid:image002.png@01D6E837.FDC72360]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image003.png@01D6E837.FDC72360] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image004.png@01D6E837.FDC72360] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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