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Voice-over IP
by Joe Gross 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

Good Morning! I received some very helpful responses to my questions about VOiP for libraries-thanks again to all of you who sent your thoughts and experiences! It would seem that a number of libraries have had good experience with VOiP, and Ring Central (through TLN) is a common suggestion for provider, along with some caveats. I also had a number of requests to share the information. The comments are attached and are all pasted below, let me know if formatting messes things up enough that you need something sent directly: Locally you may want to speak with CTS, Bloomingdale or Moss in GR https://www.mosstele.com/ for ideas, prices. TLN uses a voip solution called RingCentral. It's entirely cloud based - no on premise equipment. Only the desk phones would need to be purchased if you wish or if no one is at the library, you could use your cell phones with the app installed so you can save on paying for desk phones at this time. The cost is approximately $30/month per user on the TLN contract. A user is defined as a person that has a desk phone or the application installed on their cell phone. When the application is installed on your cell phone, when someone calls the library or your extension, it will ring on your cell phone. The caller will not know you're not physically at the library since the call is going through the app. When you make a call for library business, you can make it through the RingCentral app and the library phone number will appear on their caller id rather than your cell#. RingCentral also has a meetings application that's included that you can use for videoconferencing. It's similar to Zoom. RingCentral is easy to use. There is a web portal to setup all the features for your library. You are able to support your own library as an admin. RingCentral would assign an implementation manager to walk you through the settings and recording greetings, etc. Analog systems normally require on premise equipment which requires a maintenance contract and replacement within ten years. In addition, depending upon the phone system, you may have to be onsite to make any changes. In the event of a power outage, your library has no phone access. RingCentral is up 24/7 and if there's a power outage, it has no effect because it's hosted in the cloud. You can change the library greeting remotely from your cell phone to let patrons know your library is closed. Happy to reply. We are a class V public library with one building. We implemented VOIP in 2016, and I think we learned a lot from our experience since then. * Make sure you have adequate resources. VOIP doesn't use a lot of bandwidth, so it doesn't eat up a lot of your inbound internet. Hopefully your connection is reliable though. Ethernet infrastructure within your building is important of course. Often the phone itself can accommodate sharing a single ethernet cable with a computer if that is a necessity, but then you get into VLANs if you want to separate the traffic. It's my preference for the phones to have their own physical ethernet cables. We use POE switches to power the phones, which are Polycom. * We have our phone system on its own segment of IP space, and have gone a step further and physically placed it on its own little basic firewall. Owing to this, there is no interconnection between the phone network and the computer network all the way back to the WAN router. We had some initial reluctance from our provider to firewall our phone system because it denies them the ability to easily get in to troubleshoot and reprogram equipment. If the phones are on their own firewall, you could conceivably grant the phone tech a remote connection to the network without opening up anything else. I haven't had to do this, because our phone tech can talk me through things over the phone. Putting the phones on their own firewall can also help you troubleshoot your own network. If you've lost internet access on your computers, but the phones are still working, it gives you a big jump on solving the problem. * In our experience, VOIP is not as reliable as our prior landline system. Before, we had a Lucent Merlin system that hung on the wall for 20 years, requiring practically zero maintenance, and the local Ma Bell phone exchange is 300 feet from our front door. We had rock solid uptime, but higher prices for the lines and calls; so that's a trade-off. We have had some issues with our VOIP services that have required an on-site visit from a tech. It should be clear up front when you sign up how in-depth your support is, and what the expectations are for the local tech to troubleshoot and work through problems. Your relationship with your phone provider is now something you will probably have to manage more than you used to. * An advantage with VOIP is that it's easier to program equipment, such as changing the name of an extension when you hire someone new, adding speed-dials, etc. * We have been thankful for our VOIP system during this time, as it makes working remotely much easier. This includes call forwarding, voice and web access to our voicemail and call history. For an additional fee, we can get an app to install on our cell phones to replicate our desk phones (make/receive calls, access to contacts, and easier access to voicemail). Also, inside the library, we can move our phones around (as long as they are routed to a POE switch) without having to reprogram the phone, whereas on our old system the physical line dictated the phone extension and settings. * We went with a phone company that serves customers in our region (the UP). They now offer unlimited calling in the continental US as part of the base pricing structure, and we found that was hard to beat. We have each phone set up with a real 10-digit inbound number. It's also possible to cut costs by using the menu system to route incoming calls to certain phones instead of giving them all real numbers. Some providers will try to cut costs by doing "buddy phones" where one real phone number is shared between two or more physical phones (which all ring when that number is called). There are so many options that you have for configuration and call management, that I can't even begin to scratch the surface. Your RFP should be clear on expectations for real phone numbers for extensions, etc. * Our fiber connection is through Merit. If I were looking to move to another provider, I would definitely want a new bid/quote from Merit's VOIP partner, Telnet. * We still have two traditional landline numbers. One is for our elevator only. The other is shared between our fax and credit card machines. There's probably a way to eliminate those in favor of VOIP, but as of now we've decided to keep them for convenience and redundancy, and the fax service revenue helps pay that bill. ___________________________________________________________________ We actually use the RingCentral service, which has an app that we can download onto our cell phones. You go into the app and it links to our phone system at the library. So when we make outgoing calls, we don't have to be at the library, we can do it from our personal cell phones, but we are using the RingCentral app that uses the library's numbers instead. RingCentral is a Voice over IP service that we use in house, but which also has a cloud based app that can be used on a cell phone it requires a subscription, which we have through our consortia TLN We moved from a 20 year old analog system to VoIP and couldn't be happier!! We worked with Technology Solutions (see https://nrr.ninja/) based on two library director's recommendations prior to the No Reservation Recommendations website and we would also highly recommend them. We have had downtime for a few minutes from time to time, but nothing noticeable at all. We are a Class IV library in a rural setting. I hope this helps. We moved from an analog phone system to a VOIP system roughly two years ago. We replaced an Avaya system that was about 10 - 12 years old with a Mitel MiVoice Business Express system with BSB Communications as our vendor. Our RFP specifically limited the proposals to locally hosted VOIP systems. Our initial research in preparing the RFP led us to believe that cloud hosted VOIP systems would be much more expensive. We did receive one response to our RFP that included a cloud solution and that quote aligned with that expectation. While we ultimately went with BSB / Mitel, the Zultys MX solution quoted by Technology Solutions was an extremely close 2nd. Mitel appeared a bit more polished but the features were nearly identical to Mitel from what I remember. We've had issues since the migration, the biggest being periodic issues with call quality. Before moving to VOIP: * Check with your Internet provider to see if they can tag and prioritize incoming voice packets. With our current TLN / AT&T Internet connection, we're not able to do this and it limits our ability to enable Quality of Service and prioritize voice packets to ensure good call quality during times of peak network activity. * If your provider can't tag and prioritize, make sure you have plenty of bandwidth or create a plan to throttle it. When we began noticing call quality issues when our bandwidth was maxing out due to online gaming in the Teen Room, we had to begin throttling our Teen computers. We also became more diligent about making sure software updates were pushed out before or after public hours. It took months of logging issues and troubleshooting with TLN, our SIP trunk provider (TelNet World Wide), and BSB to figure this out. Other issues involved kinks and bugs with some of the extra features like the desktop app and mobile app. These were heavily pushed during the sales pitch but by the time we got them working the way we expected, most staff had lost interest in using them. Admittedly, these features were more intriguing to the IT department than the rest of the staff anyway. They're especially useful now that staff is working remotely though. The softphone option allows staff members to remotely receive work calls and to place calls and have the call appear to be coming from a desk phone extension / direct dial number. We have used VOIP for several years now. We got it from our IT people. We just recently switched to a company called Pulsar 360. Under our old company, Skytalk Plus (which was bought out by S-Net), it could take an unacceptably long time to get fax confirmations and, sometimes, the voice quality wasn't good. Joe Gross Director Ransom District Library www.ransomlibrary.org<http://www.ransomlibrary.org> -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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You're invited! Join the MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Library Advocacy - tomorrow at 10am!
by Rachel Ash 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Library Advocacy Grab a mug of your favorite beverage and join MLA, Megan Cusick, American Library Association (ALA) and Bob Devries, Governmental Consultant Services Inc. as we discuss COVID-19 relief legislation and the impact of both Federal and State legislative action on Michigan libraries during this week's MLA Connect Coffee Hour. Each the 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 event will be available on the MLA website for those unable to attend the live event. Fill out this short form to register, no login required! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAude2trD0pH9e4qrvdm10Q5OmKAYR4y3at Coffee Hour Agenda 10:00 – 10:05am Welcome and Introductions 10:05 – 10:25am: Federal Legislation in Response to COVID-19 10:25 – 10:45am Megan Cusick Q&A 10:45 – 11:10am State Legislative Impacts on Michigan Libraries 11:10 – 11:30am Bob Devries Q&A Federal Legislation in Response to COVID-19 Megan Cusick, American Library Association Librarians, library workers, volunteers and trustees are operating in unchartered territory, largely working remotely while adapting the delivery of services and resources to meet community needs. At the same time, the strain on state and local budgets is clear. Congress, too, is navigating new terrain. The CARES Act was the third coronavirus response bill passed and the first to address the unprecedented impact and reach of COVID-19. The $2 trillion bill includes provisions specifically for libraries as well as other provisions that may impact libraries, nonprofits, and our communities overall. Now Congress is back at work on a fourth bill. Throughout this time, ALA has worked with our legislative champions, our coalition partners, affinity organizations, elected officials at all levels of government, our member leaders, and others to ensure that libraries are recognized as essential to the response, recovery and resilience of our communities. State Legislative Impacts on Michigan Libraries Due to COVID-19 Bob Devries, Governmental Consultant Services Inc. Governor Whitmer’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ seems to be having the desired effect of flattening the curve of COVID-19 in Michigan, but it’s impact on the economy is substantial and Michigan is likely to see the largest budget deficit in the state’s history. Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic stretch into nearly every facet of life including a dramatic impact on the state legislative calendar and upcoming elections, as well as the budget. Many of the impacts are yet to be seen but join us as we talk through some of the ways this will change the state, our communities, and our libraries in the weeks and months ahead. [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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State of America's Libraries, 2020: American Library Association
by Jim Flury 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

Good Morning, Below is a link to the ALA State of America's Libraries report for 2020. As is noted in the report, at press time Covid-19 was making its presence felt in and on all types of libraries. The result is that libraries are now more important, relevant and necessary than ever before. [ http://www.ala.org/news/sites/ala.org.news/files/content/State-of-Americas-… | http://www.ala.org/news/sites/ala.org.news/files/content/State-of-Americas-… ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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YALSA updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

ALA COVID-19 Response Page In addition to its Pandemic Preparedness Resources<http://www.ala.org/tools/atoz/pandemic-preparedness> page, ALA has created a COVID-19 Response<http://www.ala.org/tools/ala-covid-19-response> page. The page showcases up-to-date and upcoming resources, webinars, events, and more, specifically from ALA. Learn<http://www.ala.org/tools/ala-covid-19-response> more. Save the Date! 2020 Teens' Top Ten Nominees Announcement The announcement of the 2020 Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> Nominees will take place on Monday, April 27 instead of its usual date during National Library Week. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement on the Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> web page and Twitter<https://twitter.com/yalsa>. Remote Programming Ideas Many of us are under quarantine and our libraries are closed, but that doesn't mean the programs have to stop. Instead of in-house teen programming, we must flex our out-of-the-box brain to come up with some remote programs. There are several teen librarians who are already doing some great remote programs<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/6569/remote-programming> on Instagram and other websites. Check out the Programming HQ<http://hq.yalsa.net/index.html> for some ideas. If you are doing some remote programming that you would like to share, post<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/share.html> it to the HQ. YALS Journal Archive Did you know you can access a free archive<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/yals/yals-archive/> of our quarterly journal, Young Adult Library Services (YALS)? View<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/yals/yals-archive/> the list of available issues now. Please note that some older issues may not be available. Webinar: Building a Strong Teen Nonfiction Collection Thursday, May 14; 2PM Eastern Join YALSA for a three-part webinar series about collection development. The first part will feature recent Nonfiction Award Committee members in a discussion of all things teen nonfiction! Find out why certain titles rise above the rest, and how that plays into a substantial collection that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, as well as appealing. You will also learn about ways to sell the content to your users, and methods to encourage library staff to target potential nonfiction readers (and who they might be). Learn<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> more and register for $29. Book Award Suggestion Forms Did you know you can suggest titles to be considered a nominee for our book awards? 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Announcing the Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) Grants
by Katie Wittenauer 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Greetings from Michigan Humanities -- Please see below for our announcement of the Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) Grants and join us for the information meeting this Thursday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m. 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/> ________________________________ [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0449f544-e37e-4aa6-b27a-5dd21131a690&a=1102142…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/3dd6b6bd-38ee-4553-82f6-05547…] Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants Announcement April 20, 2020 Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) Grants In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Humanities is providing emergency CARES Act funding to museums, libraries, archives, historic sites, and other humanities-focused nonprofits impacted by the pandemic throughout Michigan. Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) Grants of up to $10,000 are now available to provide general operating support with an emphasis on maintaining personnel. Michigan H.O.P.E. Grant FAQs Who is eligible? The applicant organization must be a nonprofit authorized to operate in the state of Michigan. The organization need not be incorporated and may be a public agency. Individuals are not eligible. What amount of funding is available? Applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in Michigan H.O.P.E grant funding. The actual amount awarded might be less than amount requested and will be determined by the MI H.O.P.E. grant review committee. No matching funds are required for Michigan H.O.P.E. grants. When and how can my organization apply? The online application is now open via Michigan Humanities' grant and program online portal. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis beginning the week of April 27, 2020. Organizations will receive an award notification within two weeks of submitting an application. For questions about Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants, please contact James Nelson, Director of Grants, at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>.<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org> Find the application link and additional details on the Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants page of our website.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants information meeting At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, join Michigan Humanities staff members to learn about the Michigan H.O.P.E. Grant opportunities. This information meeting will be held via Zoom and include details about funding eligibility, an overview of the application process, and time for questions from meeting attendees. Registration is required. * Please limit one registrant per organization if at all possible. * The Zoom link and password will be sent to you following registration. * The meeting will be recorded and available for viewing. Register for the information meeting<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> MichiganHumanites.org<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> | 517-372-7770 [Facebook] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> [Twitter] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> [Instagram] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> Michigan Humanities | 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100, Okemos, MI 48864 Unsubscribe kwittenauer(a)mihumanities.org<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001usD4Ls5DPzQ55U0tLB-MfA%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001usD4Ls5DPzQ55U0tLB-MfA%3D&…> | About Constant Contact<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact> Sent by ctaggart(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:ctaggart@mihumanities.org> in collaboration with [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Online Course: - Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for You and Your Library Users (InfoPeople.org)
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for You and Your Library Users<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=901&reset=1> When: May 12th, 2020 12:00 PM-June 8th, 2020 4:30 PM Cost: $200* Host: InfoPeople.org<http://www.infopeople.org/> Description: Would you like to find out more about data privacy and become a better data privacy advocate for your library patrons? It seems like every day you hear of a new data breach. While there is no such thing as foolproof security and privacy, there are many tools and techniques you can learn to greatly decrease your chances of something bad happening. In this 4-week online course you will learn how to use several technologies in order to protect your data from being exposed. With the knowledge from this course you will be able to: * Use several technologies to protect your data in situations such as use of public wi-fi, use of mobile payment systems, and lost or stolen devices. * Understand the advantages of password managers and two-factor authentication and know methods for setting them up. * Find out whether your personal information has been exposed in a data breach, and know what you should do about it. * Understand how your data is being used for targeted advertising and be able to take steps to protect it. * Understand the differences between private web browsing, anonymous web browsing, and encrypted web browsing and be familiar with tools for each. * Know why a person might want to use encryption for text messaging, phone calls, or email, and know how to use technology for this purpose. * Identify options for video and audio privacy when using voice assistants and webcams. By the end of this course learners will be able to create a personal security and privacy action plan for their data as well develop a plan for a privacy workshop or programming in their library. *Did you know that ARSL members can apply for a fee waver for InfoPeople.org courses? Apply for the Rural Library Course Fee Waiver<https://infopeople.org/content/rural-library-course-fee-waiver-form>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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FW: Innovative Ways to Promote the Census to your families
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Please excuse any cross-posting, but there are some great ways compiled by NHSA<http://view.email-nhsa.org/?qs=25c30b3bfac7c0bca50186788f8e687b16df3ba3ef0e…> (below) to engage families in your community through your eNewsletters and social media. 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] To view this email as a web page, go here.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fview.email…> [NHSA Logo]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> Innovative Ways to Promote the Census [http://image.email-nhsa.org/lib/fe9812727561017974/m/2/8bc7aec5-1dc1-4fc9-a…]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> The 2020 U.S. Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 70 million households have already responded–that’s nearly half the country! In the 2010 census, children under four were the most likely age group to go uncounted, with an estimated 2.2 million young children missing, resulting in fewer resources for their communities over the past decade. Let’s make sure we count all kids in 2020!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> As a trusted voice in communities, Head Start plays an important role in spreading the word about the importance of filling out the census. With many census promotion measures moved online due to COVID-19, it’s particularly important to find ways to reach families who may not have digital access. How about placing printed materials in students’ grab-and-go lunch bags? Check out this blog from the National Count All Kids Committee<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> for innovative ways that early education advocates like you can promote the 2020 census right now. Still have centers open? Head Start California has also done an amazing job of ensuring every kid is counted by setting up tablets in the lobbies of Head Start programs that are still open to serve essential workers, so that when parents come in to drop off their children, they can answer the census online. Read more about their efforts here<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…>! Additional resources to help promote the 2020 Census: * Nickelodeon<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> videos, flyers, and social media tools free to download and share. * Statistics in Schools<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> resources that can be used for at-home and distance learning. * Sesame Street<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> PSAs, flyers, and worksheets. Learn more about Census Bureau adjustments due to COVID-19<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…>. [Facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> [Twitter]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> [Instagram]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> Instagram<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> [LinkedIn]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> LinkedIn<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> This email was sent by the National Head Start Association 1651 Prince St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States We respect your right to privacy - view our policy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> [http://image.email-nhsa.org/lib/fe9812727561017974/m/1/88c41e79-6765-4dd2-a…]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…>

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Register now! LM MiYouth Webinars - Spring 2020
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

The Library of Michigan knows that schedules are ever-changing at this point, but we wanted to offer some engaging professional development for Youth Services staff over the coming weeks... All the training listed below will support in-library and/or virtual programming for youth and teen services. All MiYouth webinars listed below will be recorded and sent to registrants, so sign-up today. For a full listing of LM events please see our registration site.<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventL…> Singing Our Way to Literacy!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told Friday, April 24, 2020 10:00 AM ET Singing with children is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to increase reading and writing readiness. It also serves as "Storytime Glue." You don't have to sing well to share music with kids - you just need give yourself permission! Join, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss for a webinar filled with rhythms, rhymes, songs and silliness. Learn to use simple rhythm instruments and props to move and groove with kids. Discover how singing refines auditory discrimination and sequencing, improves listening skills, creates phonological awareness, print awareness, enriches vocabulary and uplifts our mood! Webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event. Registered attendees will get a link to the recording after the webinar. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Motion<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…>! with Longway Planetarium's Laurie Bone Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:00 AM ET In this STEM training, Longway Planetarium's Laurie Bone will provide background information about forces and motion, and share connections to the Next Generation Science Standards. Some easy, tried and true activities that you can do virtually with your patrons using everyday household items will be demonstrated. Webinar participants will also receive links to information sheets that support each activity so that you can create a "Motion" STEM program, either in the library or virtually, for your families. Wandoo Reader Overview with DEMCO Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:00 PM ET Link will be sent to account holders from Demco, so make sure you look for support(a)evancedsolutions.com<mailto:support@evancedsolutions.com> or check with your director. Wandoo Reader Deep Dive with DEMCO Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:00 PM ET Link will be sent to account holders from Demco, so make sure you look for support(a)evancedsolutions.com<mailto:support@evancedsolutions.com> or check with your director. Childhood Trauma in a Time of Crisis<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Dr. Amelia Siders, Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan Tuesday, May 5, 2020 2:00 PM ET For some children, home is not a safe place. Take a deeper look at what some children might be experiencing in this time of crisis, how it might affect learning, how to recognize the signs of abuse, and how public libraries might best serve these children. Dr. Amelia Siders will be our presenter, she is the Director of Clinical Practice Development and Education, at the Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan. Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) partner with prosecutors, law enforcement, and protective services to coordinate the investigation of child maltreatment-often child sexual abuse. CACs also provide support to child survivors of abuse so that those kids can get back to being kids. DIY Puppets and Props to Support Imagine Your Story<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told Friday, May 8, 2020 10:00 AM ET "Story" is a part of a child's first language and key to exploring and understanding their world. Imaginative play is essential to a healthy childhood and a more compassionate, fulfilling adulthood. And so, providing children opportunities for open-ended narrative play with puppets and props will not only allow them to develop social skills like sharing and cooperation, it will also help use their imagination to grow in language and literacy! In this webinar, facilitated by Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss, learn how to provide children with simple puppets and props from every-day household items to provide "anytime, anywhere" opportunities for narrative play. STEM in the Kitchen<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Longway Planetarium's Laurie Bone Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:00 AM ET In this STEM training Longway Planetarium's Laurie Bone will introduce some basic chemistry concepts while demonstrating fun and easy-to-do chemistry activities straight from the kitchen. Activities that you can do virtually with your patrons using everyday kitchen tools will be demonstrated. Webinar participants will also receive links to information sheets that support each activity so that you can create a "STEM in the Kitchen" program, either in the library or virtually, for your families. Literacy All Day, Every Day: How to Present Easy-to- Use Language and Literacy Tips to Parents and Caregivers<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:00 AM ET Parents and caregivers know the value of the storytime programs; librarians not only provide valuable language experiences, they model good practices! But how do we help parents understand that language experience is something they can provide for their children all-day, every day? Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will model a Ready-to-Use Parent Presentation that librarians can use to encourage parents to engage their children in quality language experiences during the course of a regular day with their kids. These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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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Freegal
by Ahlers, Teresa 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Hello all, For those libraries who have Freegal- Who do you get it from? How do you and your patrons like it? Thanks in advance! Terrie Ahlers Supervisor of Adult Services 1710 W. Saint Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 989-837-3451 tahlers(a)midland-mi.org

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Update on my sister
by Reed, Nyama 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Dear Friends, I mentioned my sister a couple weeks ago when first posting about dealing with covid and having medical paperwork ready "just in case." I regret to say my sister, Angie, passed away Thu 4/16 around 4pm in Michigan. She was 37 and has two daughters, 15 and 18. While she had two negative covid tests, the doctors still considered her positive bc of her symptoms and how her body responded to treatment. Thank you all for your love, support, and warm thoughts the last couple of weeks. I hope you are all able to stay safe and well during these times. 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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