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Voting Safely with Detroit League of Women Voters
by Jennifer Dye 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

The Detroit League of Women Voters partners with Detroit Public Library in an online information session addressing voting safely November 3. Registration requested: https://dpl-voting-september.eventbrite.com<https://dpl-voting-september.eventbrite.com/> Zoom link will be sent to registrants Friday, September 11 Jennifer Jennifer Dye BST/SSER, Assistant Manager Main Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave. currently closed to the public Detroit, Michigan 48202 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Press Release: Water Resources Discussion Planned by SSLDL
by Amelia Yunker 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

We also have a Facebook event <https://www.facebook.com/events/225118325531357/> for this event for easy sharing if you would like to help us promote in that manner. Thank you. Amelia Yunker Salem-South Lyon District Library 248-437-6431 ayunker(a)ssldl.info FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water Resources Discussion Planned by Library Four water resource representatives from Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties and South Lyon will join forces to answer your questions about your water. Held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM, and hosted by the Salem-South Lyon District Library and the South Lyon Community Television, the Water Roundtable will include · Douglas Varney, Director of the Department of Public Works and Utilities for the City of South Lyon · Jim Nash, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner · Evan N. Pratt, P.E., Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner · Brian Jonckheere, Livingston County Water Drain Commissioner Panelists will address concerns from the public and answer questions about the prevention of PFAS and contaminants, how the COVID crisis has impacted water resources, well safety, groundwater, meter accuracy, storm water management, ongoing innovations, and much more. Sign up through the Library’s calendar <https://ssldl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=8486&backTo=Calendar…>to attend through Zoom, or participate in real-time through the Library’s Facebook page <http://www.facebook.com/ssldl>. This event is held in conjunction with National Infrastructure Week from September 14-21, Oakland County’s award winning Water Infrastructure 101 program, and the Great Michigan Read. This year’s selection for the Great Michigan Read -- *What the Eyes Don’t See* by Mona Hanna-Attisha -- is available at local libraries and relays Hanna-Attisha’s involvement in diagnosing the Flint water crisis. The 2019-2020 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Meijer Foundation. “Educating the public is vitally important and I thank all our local libraries for their great partnership. Most people understand the public health and environmental impacts of what we do but don’t know how our systems work.” said Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash. “We serve three different communities in three different counties, and pride ourselves in equal access to information to all our users.” says Amelia Yunker from the Salem-South Lyon District Library. “We’re thankful that the Water Commissioners and Director were available to provide open and comprehensive dialogue.” This event will be recorded and made available for future viewing through the Library’s webpage and the Community Television Channel. Any questions about the program can be answered by visiting the library or by calling (248) 437-6431. CONTACT: Amelia Yunker, Salem-South Lyon District Library (248) 437-6431 -- Amelia Yunker MLIS Head of Adult Services Salem-South Lyon District Library ayunker(a)ssldl.info (248) 437-6431 [image: America's STAR Libraries 2018]

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Free Library Leadership Webinars September 21
by Betty Adams 05 Sep '20

05 Sep '20

Hello all, Below is a direct copy & paste from someone I follow on LinkedIn (Pat Wagner). They are hosting three free Library Leadership Webinars that may be of interest to some on this listserv. She has given me permission to share her post. Free #Library <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=library&highlightedUpdateUr…> Leadership Webinars: September 21, 2020 Over 27 years ago I had the opportunity to design and facilitate my first library leadership institute. Several key models from the leadership institutes emerged over the years and have become stand-alone presentations. #library <https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=library&highlightedUpdateUr…> 1. Free Webinar: Everyday Library Leadership Series: The Organizational Map: What's Different About Leadership September 21, 2020, 10:00 am MDT https://lnkd.in/eu59kkm How is leadership different from management, supervision, and professional and technical work? 2. Free Webinar: Everyday Library Leadership Series: Positive Influence: Earning Trust and Respect September 21, 2020, 12:00 pm MDT https://lnkd.in/eFCfAvm Why is positive influence the most valuable tool that any leader can wield? 3. Free Webinar: Everyday Library Leadership Series: Library Leadership Ethics September 21, 2020, 2:00 pm MDT https://lnkd.in/eqEHUa4 Four principles that set standards for making decisions and taking action can earn trust and respect inside and outside the library. -- -Betty Adams Library Director Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster, MI badams(a)inksterlibrary.org Main Coordinator Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Detroit teamdolly(a)wayne.edu

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Job Opening - Circulation Department Head, Peter White Public Library
by Andrea Ingmire 05 Sep '20

05 Sep '20

Another opportunity to join us in the beautiful UP! Work with a dynamic team in a progressive community. Job Title: Circulation Department Head (Full-time) Apply to: Andrea Ingmire, Library Director, aing(a)uproc.lib.mi.us Application Deadline:* 9/18/2020; 5:00 pm* Application Requirements: Email application materials to Andrea Ingmire, Library Director. Application materials must include: PWPL Application ( https://pwpl.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EmploymentApp_fillable.pdf) resume and cover letter which specifically addresses essential functions and responsibilities of this position. Salary starting: $20.57/hr; $41,715/annual Benefits: Full benefit package including: MERS retirement, Health Insurance, Generous PTO Union wage scale: Circulation Department Head Hours of Work: Full-time 39 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours are required. Representation: AFSCME Represented Employee ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *Andrea IngmireLibrary DirectorPeter White Public Library* (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) *http://pwpl.info/ <http://pwpl.info/>*

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Outdoor spaces
by Gretchen Evans 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

Hi everyone, Our library is looking for inspiration to develop an outdoor space for our patrons. If your library grounds have unique features or if you have seen an outdoor space that you admire, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Gretchen Evans, Director Paw Paw District Library 609 W Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 269-657-3800

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The wait is over! LMCC20 Registration Is Open!
by Smiley,Trent 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

FYI Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…> View this email in your browser<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mailchi.mp_librarymark…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/29f1ba1c0f714205dd223c822/images/c1f1a994-7c1…] Registration for the first online Library Marketing and Communications Conference is now open! [https://mcusercontent.com/29f1ba1c0f714205dd223c822/images/093a8199-d09f-4a…]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> Thank you for your patience and eager enthusiasm as LMCC has pivoted this year, just like many of our library pals, and gone virtual! Our Board-led planning team has carefully curated a program for you that brings timely tips, ideas, and inspiration around library marketing and communications. We are excited to officially invite you to LMCC20 Online!<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> If you’re involved in marketing, communications, public relations, social media, or outreach in academic, public, and special libraries, this is the conference for you. Whether this is your first time to check out LMCC, or if you’ve attended every year, we hope you will join us for this special online event in November. Come to learn, be inspired, and meet up virtually with your library marketing peers. The online, LIVE, event will be held November 4th, 5th, and 6th, with a total of 9 sessions spread over the 3 days, plus time for live, online networking with speakers and colleagues. Wednesday, Nov. 4th 2pm - 5pm ET Thursday, Nov. 5th 11am – 2pm ET Friday, Nov. 6th 11am – 2pm ET Sessions and speakers were selected with an eye towards what is timely and relevant in this very different year for us all, but especially how our libraries operate and communicate. We know many of you put into practice all those tips and best practices learned over the last 5 years of LMCC events and online discussion! Sessions Address Topics Such As: internal communication, crisis communications (when the crisis keeps going!), ways to market your library digitally, social media, marketing virtual programs, tech tips in all online library marketing, marketing diversity & inclusion, accessibility, and more. [We are still finalizing session speakers - watch out for conference updates.] There are two registration options [details here]:<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> LIVE ATTENDANCE : $199 - includes all the live sessions, networking/discussion sessions at the end of each day, PLUS access to the recordings and handouts of all sessions. Recordings will be available for 3 months. RECORDING ONLY: $99 - Allows you to watch + learn from LMCC sessions on your own time. This option includes access to conference recordings and handouts for 3 months after the event. Please note, even though LMCC20 is online this year, we still have digital ‘space’ caps and LIVE ATTENDANCE registration is limited. Be sure to register quickly! We look forward to seeing many of you online with us in November! And stay tuned for more ways to be involved with LMCC and help us continue to bring you the best in library marketing and communications. Questions? Contact LMC(a)amigos.org<mailto:LMC@amigos.org?subject=LMCC20%20Questions> or call 972-851-8000 [Facebook]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> Facebook<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> [Twitter]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> Twitter<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> [Website]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> Website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> [Email]<mailto:info@lmcconference.org> Email<mailto:info@lmcconference.org> Copyright © 2019 Library Marketing and Communications Conference, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you indicated you were interested in hearing from the Library Marketing and Communications Conference planning committee by signing up on our website, or attending one of our events. Our mailing address is: Library Marketing and Communications Conference 1190 Meramec Station Road, Suite 207 Ballwin, MO 63021-6902 unsubscribe from this list<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> update subscription preferences<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__librarymarketingconfer…> ________________________________ This email has been scanned for spam and viruses by Proofpoint Essentials. Click here<https://us1.proofpointessentials.com/index01.php?mod_id=11&mod_option=logit…> to report this email as spam.

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New set of Featured Niche courses
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

New Set of Featured Niche Courses: Of Note: * Incident Reporting for Libraries<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/18298> * CDC Zombie Preparedness and So Much More<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/18219> Management Skills: * Supervisors: Managing Conflict [From the Pioneer Library System]<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/17225> * Motivational Skills for Supervisors<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/10408> Mental Health and Customer Service: * A Trauma-Informed Approach to Librarianship<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/18112> * Whole Person Librarianship<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/18746> * CDC Supporting Children and Adolescents through COVID-19<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/17867> * Mental Health Awareness and COVID-19<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/15074> Have a good weekend, all. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D682CF.6E929670] The MDE Fall 2020 Virtual Continuous Improvement Conference, October 20, 2020 Equity for Continuous Improvement: Opportunities, Environments, and Supports. For conference details and registration visit Fall 2020 MDE Virtual Continuous Improvement Conference<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgomasa.org…>.

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packing materials
by Jamie Lisanby 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

Thanks to everyone who responded and is sending materials. WIDL should have enough when they get here, so no more needed for now. Thanks again and have a great weekend. ~ Jamie

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Popular MCLS cataloging webinar has openings!
by Gwen Haviland 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

Don't miss your chance for MARC: An Introduction from MCLS! MARC: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/marc-an-introduction-549.html> 3-day class, September 15-17, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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RIDES: When Things Go Wrong webinar
by Gwen Haviland 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

Register soon for this RIDES webinar from MCLS! (For staff of RIDES libraries only) RIDES: When Things Go Wrong<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rides-when-things-go-wrong-550.html> 1-day class, September 15, 2pm - 3pm Eastern (1pm - 2pm Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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