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Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Outstanding in Their Field Leadership Institute - accepting applications
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

Message from the Association of Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) - for additional information and details, please visit the ARSL web page noted below. -------------------------------------- The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) has announced the Outstanding in Their Field Leadership Institute. This is a wonderful growth opportunity for a group of library folks that may often feel left out of the professional discussion. The Institute is for library workers who are currently working in rural and/or small library from various backgrounds and ethnicities. We're encouraging applications from folks who may not have a Masters in Library and Information Science and maybe not even a college degree. If you love serving your community through librarianship, and your library has very limited funds for professional development or attendance at conferences; if you're a library lifer with or without a library degree and you want to up your library game - this Institute is for you. All participant travel, materials, and instructional expenses (worth approximately $8000) are covered by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). If you're interested in learning more about the Institute or know someone who might be a good fit for this opportunity, please visit the ARSL Outstanding in Their Field website at https://arsloutstanding.org/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farsloutst…>. Applications are due February 24th, 2021. ------------------------------------ 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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PT Librarian Job Posting - Sterling Heights Public Library
by Tammy Turgeon 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

*The Sterling Heights Public Library is looking for a PT Librarian to join our team!* SALARY: $24.3120/hr - $27.3060/hr with paid time off. This is a 19 – 26 hour/week part time position that includes two evening shifts, every other Saturday, and every fifth Sunday (during the school year). HOW TO APPLY: To apply please use this link: https://MI-SterlingHeights.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/JobDetail.aspx?Re… Official City application must be completed in full. Official college transcripts required upon hire. Applicants will be notified by email as to their status in the process. Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020. The Human Resources phone number is: 586-446-2315. JOB DESCRIPTION: Under supervision of the Public Services Area Coordinator, this position is responsible for reference and readers advisory services, collection development activities for various adult collections, instruction in the use of the library and its resources, and adult and technology programming. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Provides information, reference, and referral services in Youth and Adult Services. * Selects, evaluates, and weeds materials for specific areas of the adult collection. * Provides instruction in the use of print and digital resources. * Develops and/or presents adult and technology programs. REQUIREMENTS: * Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA college or university. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Physical strength and dexterity to handle materials and boxes up to 25 pounds in weight and to transport loaded book carts. * Ability to work evening and weekend work schedule. * Knowledge of online databases, reference resources, and public computer applications to assist the general public. * Knowledge of tablet and/or mobile devices and how to use them to access Overdrive, RBDigital, Hoopla, and other digital services. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the general public. NOTE: Applicants are required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen to be conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Sterling Heights prior to start date. LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: February 7, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. Disability Accommodation: Disabled persons needing accommodations for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MALE\FEMALE\DISABILITY -- 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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Does Anyone Know the Titles of These Books
by Linda Austin 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

I thought I would reach out to my fellow colleagues to find the titles of three books that were a trilogy. This is all the patron can remember about the books Except that she read them about 4 years ago. Thank you for your help. All she can remember is the trilogy was split into categories like animal, spirit, and nature. They were all compilations of different authors, poets, activists. The title of one of the books in the trilogy has something to do with 'The Dangerous Beauty of Plants. Maybe the review was by Maureen Corrigan? I am not sure. Oh, it focused on ALL female contributors! Linda Austin Managing Librarian Auburn Area Branch Library (989) 662-2381 ext 207 (Mon, Wed, & Fri.) Managing Librarian Pinconning Branch Library (989) 879-3283 ext 207 (Tues & Thurs)

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Alpena Library FB Live Program: Inner Space to Outer Space Jan 14th
by Jessica Luther 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

Inner Space to Outer Space: The Great Lakes' Contribution to Space Exploration & Research The Great Lakes have served as a training ground throughout the history of aviation. Nineteenth-century balloon ascensions, early military and civilian aircraft development, the quest to break the sound barrier, and rocket launches all occurred on the lakes. An assortment of objects, both human-made and natural, have also fallen from space into the lakes. Join the Alpena County Library's Special Collections Department and Wayne R. Lusardi, State Maritime Archaeologist on Thursday, January 14 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm to hear some of the stories of how the inland seas relate to outer space! This program is in collaboration with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. It will be live-streamed via Facebook and is appropriate for all ages. No registration required. For more information visit the Library’s website www.alpenalibrary.org or Facebook page. *Jessica Luther (she/her)* Assistant Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 2682 US Highway 23 South Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 "Sit down and read. Educate yourself for the coming conflicts."-Mary Harris Jones

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Gigabit Libraries Network Webinar, Friday 11am EST
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

Tomorrow at 11:00 am EST is the first Gigabit Libraries Network (GLN) webinar of 2021. Read about tomorrow's topic and speakers and register here. Recordings of these sessions can be found on the GLN website under Pandemic Resources, http://giglibraries.net/page-1712339 REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/part-33-libraries-in-recovery-2021-fiber-to-th… "A library, like other neighborhood anchors, can shift the economics of a new broadband deployment toward viable by bringing cost-effective bandwidth into the neighborhood to be distributed locally." -Joanne Hovis Join in TOMORROW, Friday to help get things started for 2021 as we look back and especially FORWARD to the coming months of change and challenge. We'll hear from Benton Institute Sr. Fellow, Jon Sallet, co-author of "If We Build It, Will They Come? Lessons from Open-Access, Middle-Mile Networks" Jon Sallet returns to give us a look at a top infrastructure policy recommendation that would underpin any effort to finally close the US digital access divide. We'll hear how well this approach has worked and discuss opportunities for libraries to partner with fellow anchor institutions in preparation for a new national infrastructure rebuilding effort. Jordan Arnold, Research Associate with Benton, "Open-access, middle-mile networks can support connections to multiple categories of customers, from libraries to residences." Joanne Hovis, President of CTC Technology<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…>, is a recognized authority on broadband markets and on the evolving role of public-private partnerships in the provision of communications services to the public. "Perhaps no one has more experience in how communities can come together in common purpose to plan and build their own future with critical telecomm infrastructure, than Joanne Hovis." -Don Means "'Middle-mile' networks reach from national and major regional internet backbones to a local connection site (which could be a school or library but which could not be, by definition, a residence)." -- Report, Dec. 1, 2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> How does this approach benefit libraries and how can they participate or advocate in building them? Speakers: Jon Sallet, Senior Fellow, Benton Institute for Broadband and Society<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> Joanne Hovis, President CTC Technology and Energy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiglibrar…> 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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Free Zoom Event from Cromaine Library: The Great Influenza 1/11/21 @ 7pm
by Meagan Brown 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

Hello everyone, I hope this finds you all well. Cromaine has openings for an upcoming Zoom event. Feel free to share with coworkers and patrons. Join OCC Professor Emeritus Dennis Fiems for an exploration of disease and the efforts to control it throughout history. Click *HERE <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17161&backTo=Cale…>* to register with a valid email. One of our librarians will be sending the Zoom information via Cromaine.org email before the event. Have a great night and we hope to see you there! Meagan Brown she/her/hers Adult Services Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library 3688 N. Hartland Rd. <https://maps.google.com/?q=3688+N.+Hartland+Rd.%C2%A0+Hartland,+MI+48353+(8…> Hartland, MI 48353 <https://maps.google.com/?q=3688+N.+Hartland+Rd.%C2%A0+Hartland,+MI+48353+(8…> cromaine.org 810-632-5200 ext. 113

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Great Michigan Read books and materials available
by Katie Wittenauer 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

Dear Michigan library community, Happy new year from Michigan Humanities! If you are interested in receiving free copies of What the Eyes Don't See, by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, and educational materials like reader's and teacher's guides for your library, please visit our website (https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/) for additional details about the current Great Michigan Read program and to register through our online system. We still have books and materials available for sharing with program partners across the state, and registration is free and available by following the steps noted here (https://www.michiganhumanities.org/become-a-2019-20-great-michigan-read-par…) Great Michigan Read programming for What the Eyes Don't See will continue through spring, 2021. In April, we will announce the 2021-22 Great Michigan Read title, and programming for that selection will begin in fall, 2021. We look forward to collaborating with you this year! 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/>

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January Webinars for MeL eResources
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

Greetings! There are a variety of MeL eResource webinars scheduled for this month. These are shorter - 15-30 minutes - and focused on specific topics. Recordings will be available for those who can't attend the live sessions. EBSCO eResources New Year, New You: EBSCO Wellness eResources Thursday, January 21, 3:30-4:00pm EST The EBSCO Wellness eResources available in MeL offer a wide range of health and self-care resources. Learn more about connections to journaling, meditation, yoga, and many other activities to support not only your patrons but also you! Join Jason High, our EBSCO trainer, for a quick overview on how to use our eBook collections, Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center, eJournals, and more. Registration: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?MTID=tb6abd65d881156…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febscotrai…> New Year, New You: EBSCO Legal and Financial Health eResources Tuesday, January 26, 11:30am-12:00pm EST Help your patrons access reliable legal and financial support resources from MeL. Learn more about connections to credit repair, estate planning, personal finance, and many other topics. Join Jason High, our EBSCO trainer, for a quick overview on how to use our eBook collections, Legal Information Reference Center (including accessing NOLO eBooks and connections to Michigan legal forms), eJournals, and more. Registration: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?MTID=ta9713bfaf6d911…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febscotrai…> Gale eResources Webinars will be recorded and posted to the Gale support site<https://support.gale.com/training/> for anyone unable to attend. The recording will also be sent to anyone who registered. 15 Minutes to Mastery Series 1. Enhance Virtual Reference with Gale's Get Link Thursday, January 14 2020, 1:00 - 1:15 PM ET Gale's Get Link tool can help you easily share content when serving your patrons and students virtually. In this 15 minutes to mastery session, we'll share how to easily direct users into relevant content from your Gale resources. Registration: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/8616075392912/WN_s7RlRggzTaeI1Ht3k… 1. Expand Research Skills with Gale's Highlights and Notes Thursday, January 21, 2021, 2:00 - 2:15 PM ET Gale's Highlights and Notes helps users develop and expand their research skills. In this 15 minutes to mastery session, we'll share best practices and unique ideas for using the Highlights and Notes tool to support researchers of all levels. Registration: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/8816076197437/WN_wsBEyf1OQti5J_NTQ… 1. Jumpstart Student Projects with Gale's Topic Pages Thursday, January 28, 2021, 2:00 - 2:15 PM ET Gale's Topic Pages make starting a research project instantaneous with suggested subjects, topic overviews, and multiple content types curated on a single page. In this 15 minute session, we'll share how Topic Pages can get your students out of topic indecision and into authoritative content to support their simplest or most complex research projects. Registration: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/8216076529187/WN_3MVLFVMdRjWr8FAZ9… 30 Minute Webinar Support Hybrid Learning with Gale Tuesday January 26, 2020 2:00-2:30 ET A hybrid learning environment poses a unique issue: connecting virtual and classroom instruction to keep consistency for students. In this thirty-minute session we will explore how Gale can help make that connection through LMS integration, collaboration tools (including Google Classroom) and our Highlights and Notes feature. Registration: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016075449338/WN_nGlpt6yRTEKomGgSA… Train the Trainer Slide Deck Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints Library Training Presentation for Instructors This simple slide deck is available to support library training staff as they introduce Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints to their colleagues. Slides can be copied and edited as needed to best suit individual libraries. https://support.gale.com/doc/ovic-librarytraining-inst Have a great day! 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:image002.png@01D6E431.9D48E960]

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Porteus Kiosk - MeLCat Certificate Issue
by Bruce MacDonald 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

I am transitioning our OPACS from Windows to Porteus Kiosk <https://porteus-kiosk.org/>, a locked down lightweight linux OS that has been discussed here before on a couple occasions. I'm running Porteus with Firefox as the chosen browser. I love it, mostly. For those of you who are already using Porteus, what are you doing about access to the MeLCat catalog? Our OPAC includes links to MeLCat to steer people there if we don't have an item in our catalog. The problem is that the MeLCat site gives a certificate error in Firefox "SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER", which has to be overridden by clicking "advanced" and "accept the risk and continue". Once that is done, it adds the MeLCat certificate as an exception to the Firefox security rules, and will then work fine. However, because of the nature of Porteus, that exception is wiped out when the OPAC reboots, and the error will return. I don't want our patrons to see a full-screen error message saying that MeL is an insecure website. In Porteus I've tried several workarounds, including using Chrome, which accepts the MeLCat site certificate, but Chrome does not integrate all the options available in Porteus, as compared to Firefox. Another option I found in the Porteus forums is to recompile the Porteus ISO file, and force it to insert files containing a certificate exception into the Firefox profile as it is created at the time of installation. That seems really cumbersome though, and I will have to redo that each time I want to upgrade Porteus with a new ISO. Has anybody else had this problem and come up with a solution? BTW - Maybe the real solution is the certificate? This error will show up on any Firefox browser. Also, I have had to add an exception to our Kaspersky antivirus to allow my Windows machines to connect to mel.org, which it blocked by default because of the same certificate issue. Thanks, Bruce MacDonald Peter White Public Library Marquette, MI

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NEA Big Read Funding Opportunity
by Debbie Mikula 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read 2021-22 Are you looking for support to bring your community together, share the joy of a good book, and find inspiration in new stories and ideas? Arts Midwest is still accepting applications for the 2021-2022 National Endowment for the Arts Big Read<https://artsmidwest.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b6f65b4276da930253374…> program. Organizations can access up to $20,000 in support for community-wide reading programs, whether those are those are held in-person, virtual, socially-distanced, or a combination. Applications are due January 27. First Time Applicant? Arts Midwest is here to help you with your application. Email us<mailto:neabigread@artsmidwest.org?subject=15%20Minute%20Consultation%20> to set up a 15-minute consultation on your application. Resource: Sharing Stories Webinar This webinar about the NEA Big Read features stories from two former grantees as well as a presentation on this year's book selection. Watch the full recording here<https://artsmidwest.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b6f65b4276da930253374…>, and take in some key takeaways from past grantees over on the Arts Midwest blog<https://artsmidwest.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b6f65b4276da930253374…>. learn more <https://artsmidwest.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b6f65b4276da930253374…> [Web Icon resized] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI. 48911 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 224 Cell: 517-404-3533 dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org>

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