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Re: [Michlib-l] MiYouth Virtual Meetings
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

Hi all, Just a quick note to recap links from today's meeting: * Grants from IMLS - Karren Reish, LSTA Coordinator, ReishK(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:ReishK@Michigan.gov>: Grant documentation, including the grant administration manual is at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Public Library Services grant section. * MeL's World Book Kids & Early Learning with Liz Breed, MeL Coordinator, BreedL(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:BreedL@Michigan.gov>. Link to presentation: MeL's World Book <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b0EmCwsZZm4BkWnEL03w4po8qkuqWuBrP01sIYf…> * Today's notes: https://bit.ly/MiYouth_4_29_20 and the Chatbox from 4.29.20<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MZEELP9BAouEhKz_XZunt3eeWyiW3LSQSC14fgL…>. All past weeks can be found at: https://bit.ly/MiYouthMeetings, we do not record the meetings. * PRIZE Ideas for 2020 to meet community needs: https://bit.ly/MiSummerPrizes * MiYouth List for Virtual Resources: http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual * Upcoming LM webinar training: For a full listing of LM events please see our registration site.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> See you next week when we discuss serving teens specifically... 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/> From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:15 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org; miyouth(a)mcls.org Subject: MiYouth Reminder Just a reminder we meet Wednesday, 4/29, at 10am. This week we'll be hearing about grant opportunities from Karren Reish, World Book Kids & Early Learning eResources from Liz Breed, and discussing summer reading promotion; such as families expectations, opportunities, collaborations, etc. As always, come prepared to share! Wednesday, May 6th we'll be focusing directly on teens as we prepare for a different kind of summer. MiYouth Meetings will be weekly, at 10am on Wednesdays. Please note the added PASSWORD protection: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991<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 Find local AT&T Numbers<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telec…> 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…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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ALA Virtual National Library Legislative and Advocacy Week !
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

Greetings Everyone: Please see information below about ALA's Virtual Advocacy activities in lieu of National Library Legislative Day- which would be occurring next week. Take Care! Clare Good afternoon, Apologies for cross posting. In a non-COVID19 universe, next week would be ALA's day on the Hill as it was originally scheduled. While we were fortunate to have the fly-in-which gave us a targeted in-person opportunity to keep our relationships with members of Congress strong-canceling our grassroots training and Hill Day (and all the excitement that comes with!) it is a real loss. In place of this year's National Library Legislative Day, we are trying out an expanded virtual training. You can find the full schedule on ALA's website: ala.org/advocacy/nlld<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> PPA worked on this plan in close coordination with the Chapter Relations Office, United for Libraries, the Committee on Legislation, and other member advocacy leaders across the association. Chapters are a major part and focus of this effort-we believe a strong network of chapters are the foundation of a strong national organization. We see ALA during this time encouraging all of our advocates to take a leap forward, to expand their skillsets, and to pioneer new forms of digital outreach. A few notes that guided our thinking: * Our vision: library advocates need an opportunity to hear from each other, to train with ALA virtually, and to continue creating connections and relationships with decision makers-and most importantly-the ALA advocacy network right now. * Typically, NLLD has a registration cost and specialized trainings (like the Congressional Management Foundation webinar) are available to ALA members only. During this critical moment, we are opening access to everyone. We are thankful to the Committee on Legislation for supporting us in this change. * Knowing we are all balancing screen time with multiple responsibilities at home, the week is a "design your own path" program based on individual preference and availability. Advocates can tune in every day between May 4 and May 8 for live afternoon sessions and complete advocacy actions when they are able. This digital push is a new frontier for ALA. The experiment will give us new insights about our advocates and our own ability to provide high-quality virtual advocacy instruction. All recordings will be available on our website through May 31. Next week, we are also looking forward to hearing from you as you sharing tips and advocacy advice throughout the week. As always, we look forward to your feedback and appreciate your patience and collaboration as we move forward with this new approach. Thank you, Public Policy and Advocacy Team American Library Association 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://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cens…>. [cid:image001.png@01D61E36.0FCB3050]

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Join us Friday for a dialogue about virtual programming in the post-pandemic library world
by Pam Seabolt 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

We invite you to join MCLS staff for the next dialogue and discussion in our weekly series of conversations around the environment we find ourselves working in right now and what opportunities might exist as we move forward. This week we continue our discussion by taking a deeper dive into removing barriers to library service to discuss best experiences and opportunities for continuing and expanding virtual programming. Part support group, part visioning, let’s share our thoughts and ideas as we innovate ways to create our post-pandemic future. Join us this week on Friday, May 1 at 11:00 EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom. Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues by visiting https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you Friday! ***************************** Pamela Seabolt Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [signature_78008260]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_2144000165] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1447586558] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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A little update on how our curbside is going and an opinion piece (not by me) in LJ
by Reed, Nyama 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

This is a good one, so I'm passing it on in case you haven't seen it already. I will admit, we started curbside pickup this Monday after 6 weeks of total closure. After consultation with our local health department we moved forward by haivng only 6 staff at a time in the building. At 24,000 sq ft, we can maintain distance. We each wear a mask, but take them off if we are in an office and answering the phone. We put them back on if we are going to talk to another staff member from a distance or will be walking around the building. Staff who pull books and put them outside for pickup wear gloves. The building is fully cleaned and the bathrooms & work areas are disinfected by the cleaning grew every day. We also have wipes and hand sanitizer for staff to use when changing work stations. We have 3 book carts outside numbered 1, 2, & 3. Patrons schedule a 15-minute window of time to pick-up. They are told which cart # their items will be on. When they arrive, the come up to the front door and show a staff member (who is inside and behind the glass) their library card or id. They then can take their items. We started taking returns for the first time in 6 weeks, but only during the curbside pickup times. We have our slots locked and instead have the very large rolling garbage/recycling bins that the Village provides to homeowners. DPW loaned us 8. This way we an easily close the lid once a bin is full and roll it out of the way for quarantine, without touching the items to put them on a cart (as would happen if they came through the slot). We started pickup this Monday (4/27) of only items that have been on our hold shelf for 6 weeks. We emailed all of those patrons to get first dibs for pickup this week. Turns out, we didn't need a whole week for them. Many never called us back and it was not crazy busy. This morning we opened up for new requests. We had been planning to be scheduling the new people next week, but we were able to fit some in at the end of today and the rest on Thu & Fri of this week. The first half hour of open phone lines had the phones ringing off the hook, but now it has slowed down. --------------------<https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=An-Open-Letter-to-Other-Library…> --------------------------------------------------------- Copied and pasted full text with citation info for ease of access. An Open Letter to Other Library Directors | Opinion https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=An-Open-Letter-to-Other-Library… by Royce Kitts<https://www.libraryjournal.com/?authorName=Royce%20Kitts> Apr 28, 2020 | Filed in News<https://www.libraryjournal.com/?subpage=news> Dear Colleagues, As I said to my library board last night, my library science degree and on the job experiences do not qualify me or give me the necessary education to be a hazardous materials specialist or an epidemiologist. We all know that libraries are under attack, especially in regards to funding, pretty much all the time. I think part of our collective fear at this moment is local governments thinking that because we closed that we aren't really that important. I believe some are feeling that tension without verbalizing this sentiment. We worry about the short-term as well as the long-term consequences that our closings will have on our libraries. However, I do not thinking rushing to reopen solves this issue. As I explained to my library board, I will not reopen the library until I can ensure the health and safety of our staff. I will not reopen the library just because the governor cancels the stay at home order. We will be slow and deliberate, because for the first time in my 20 years of being a librarian, the decisions I make mean the life or death of my employees. (Yes. I said that last part. A bit of hyperbole, but honestly, not that much.) Safety will be the top priority. As I explained, the very thing we strive to achieve—engaging the community and filling up the library—is exactly what makes our library vulnerable. I will say that I am glad they back me on this. I feel better for my people, and about the months ahead. To more emphatically state my position in regards to the health and safety of all library workers: If your plan is to begin reopening as soon as possible, or engaging in curbside soon, then I want to see the library director and administrators on the front lines of service. I want them to be the ones to take books out to the cars, handle materials, and empty book drops. Remember, when people say "That's why you make the big bucks" (they don't say that too often in libraries), this means you. Our lower-paid employees are often our most vulnerable in terms of being able to handle sickness and unplanned financial setbacks. Is your desire to reopen worth that risk? Are you certain that giving into pressures (both real and imagined) to reopen, versus your duty to protect the health and safety of your employees, will be in the long term best interest of the library? I encourage all of us, no matter what your opinion, to participate in discussions at the local and county levels, and especially in library-based discussions around this topic. This is our biggest test yet; we will need each other more than ever. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Respectfully, Royce Kitts Director Liberal Memorial Library Liberal, Kansas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed (she / her / hers) Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources.

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Re: [Michlib-l] THIS IS A DUPLICATE SURVEY OF wi-fi access in your parking lot
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

Hi all, This effort has been promoted to the library community by LM already using a different link. If you have already answered this question, please do not take the survey below. I apologize for the confusion. Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan.…> https://mel.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…> http://michlibrary.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmichlibrar…> 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] From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> On Behalf Of Norris, Sonya (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:08 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Please report if you are providing wi-fi access in your parking lot CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> This one is from Eric Frederick of Connect Michigan. Some of you may have already participated, but if you haven't, here's your chance! The Michigan Public Service Commission and the Office of Governor Whitmer are partnering with Connect Michigan to gather information and resources for Michigan residents without home internet access. To this end, we are developing an interactive map that will identify the location of Drive-Up Public Wi-Fi facilities throughout the state. Several providers and institutions have already let us know that they are doing this work. Now we are asking for the location data. We have created a Wi-Fi location survey: https://connectednation.org/michigan/hotspotform<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.email…>. We are looking to gather the following attributes of each hot spot location: Location Name, Full Address or Coordinates, Hot Spot Provider Name, Network Name (if available), Password (if applicable), and any Additional Notes regarding the location. Please complete a survey for each public hot spot location, our goal is to have 500 locations by May 1. If you have several public hot spot locations and would prefer to send them in a table, please respond via email to efrederick(a)connectmi.org<mailto:efrederick@connectmi.org> and we will provide you with a data collection table. Thank you again for helping connect Michigan residents to this essential service. If you can, please respond to Eric with your available information. Also, if you have questions, please direct them to Eric at efrederick(a)connectmi.org<mailto:efrederick@connectmi.org>. Thanks to you all! Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan.…> https://mel.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…> http://michlibrary.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmichlibrar…> 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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Please report if you are providing wi-fi access in your parking lot
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

This one is from Eric Frederick of Connect Michigan. Some of you may have already participated, but if you haven't, here's your chance! The Michigan Public Service Commission and the Office of Governor Whitmer are partnering with Connect Michigan to gather information and resources for Michigan residents without home internet access. To this end, we are developing an interactive map that will identify the location of Drive-Up Public Wi-Fi facilities throughout the state. Several providers and institutions have already let us know that they are doing this work. Now we are asking for the location data. We have created a Wi-Fi location survey: https://connectednation.org/michigan/hotspotform<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.email…>. We are looking to gather the following attributes of each hot spot location: Location Name, Full Address or Coordinates, Hot Spot Provider Name, Network Name (if available), Password (if applicable), and any Additional Notes regarding the location. Please complete a survey for each public hot spot location, our goal is to have 500 locations by May 1. If you have several public hot spot locations and would prefer to send them in a table, please respond via email to efrederick(a)connectmi.org<mailto:efrederick@connectmi.org> and we will provide you with a data collection table. Thank you again for helping connect Michigan residents to this essential service. If you can, please respond to Eric with your available information. Also, if you have questions, please direct them to Eric at efrederick(a)connectmi.org<mailto:efrederick@connectmi.org>. Thanks to you all! Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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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Join the conversation tomorrow morning at 10am at the MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Emotional Health During COVID-19
by Rachel Ash 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Emotional Health During COVID-19 Join MLA and Casey J. Coker, Bronson Health, for a conversation about what self-care and community support look like and mean to you. This is a time of uncertainty and we need to be intentional about how we care for ourselves and our community. In this conversation, we will discuss ways to adapt our expectations, increase self-compassion, focus on mindful awareness and support each other! Each week we provide a platform for you to ask questions, share ideas, and provide input to other library professionals struggling with the global health crisis, remote work, and how to prepare for the future. This coffee hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meeting on the Zoom platform. A recording of the session will be available on the MLA website for those unable to attend the live event. Fill out this short form to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlf-qgrDwiGNRMWG9jRbpAEEbT6wXiiIwI [Web Icon resized] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Free Webinar on your Library
by Casey Branch 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

We are hosting a free Webinar on tips for a safe reopening of your Library. Would you mind forwarding this link to folks in your district and/or region who would be interested? I would like to make this event available to all who can benefit from the information we will be providing. Thank you. To register click on the link below. May 12 Webinar: COVID-19: Safety Tips for Reopening Your Library <https://ideas.demco.com/webinar/covid-19-safety-tips-for-reopening-your-lib…> *COVID-19: Safety Tips for Reopening Your Library* *May 12, 2020,2:00 p.m. ET* *https://ideas.demco.com/ <https://ideas.demco.com/>* *Sincerely,* *Jane Chronister* > Business Development Representative 517-242-7512 www.demcointeriors.com www.demco.comhttp://www.ssldl.info

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April 30th is Día: Children's Book Day
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

Well friends, April 30th sure snuck up! Tomorrow is Día! ALSC wants you to know: Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures. Each year, libraries and other organizers host gatherings to celebrate. Although the celebrations will look different now, there are always ways to celebrate the special connection between children and books. Share what your library is doing to #sharebookjoy while keeping safe distances. You can still register any of your virtual Día program on our Día registry<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> and visit our website for resources<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> including booklists, posters, and other program materials you can use virtually. Booklists & images for social media are available: http://dia.ala.org/content/free-program-downloads Thanks, 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…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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New online training opportunity from MCLS! ed2go Online Courses
by Gwen Haviland 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

MCLS has partnered with Cengage's ed2go to offer hundreds of online training courses at discounted prices for MCLS members! Following are some featured courses: Computer Skills for the Workplace<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/computer-skills-for-the-workplace> Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Tutorial 24 course hours for only $99! Accounting Fundamentals<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/accounting-fundamentals> Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Tutorial 24 course hours for only $99! Fundamentals of Supervision and Management (Instructor-Led)<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/fundamentals-of-supervision-and-m…> 24 course hours for only $99! Fundamentals of Supervision and Management (Self-Paced Tutorial)<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/fundamentals-supervision-manageme…> 24 course hours for only $99! Check out the complete list of discounted ed2go courses for MCLS members here https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/ Check out the complete list of ed2go courses here http://www.ed2go.com/mclslap/ Important note: To register, you will need to create an online account and pay by credit card. Your MCLS login cannot be used to register for these courses. ************************************* 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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