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FW: Virtual Copyright Office Hours
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Please see the message below from MLS, especially if you’re considering virtual programming. 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/> Date: Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12:32 PM Subject: [mls-academiclibrarians] Virtual Copyright Office Hours Dear academic colleagues, I have heard from Kyle Courtney (librarian/lawyer/resident copyright expert at Harvard U.) that a group of library copyright experts from around the country have organized Virtual Copyright Office Hours<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.c…> for higher education institutions that “supporting rapidly shifting in-person instruction and research to remote.” K-12 libraries also welcome. Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. As a reminder, this resource and many others are available on our Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Massachusetts Libraries Resource Guide<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fguides.ma…>, which we will continue to update as we hear about new resources. Best, Kelly Jo Woodside, Consultant Massachusetts Library System<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.massli…> kelly(a)masslibsystem.org<mailto:kelly@masslibsystem.org> Toll free in MA: 866-627-7228 x314 508-357-2121 x314 http://guides.masslibsystem.org/kelly<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fguides.mas…> pronouns: she/her/hers

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SBBDL closing
by Nellie Danke 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16 through Sunday, April 5. The closure may be extended as further recommendations are received through the CDC and other government health agencies. All scheduled programs, meetings, room reservations and home deliveries are canceled during this closure. A listing of questions & answers about this closure will be posted to our website, www.sbbdl.org <http://www.sbbdl.org/?fbclid=IwAR2eaSIu9JQwu306DxGqxkQi2j4s_tn6dpUGkkYgsPvc…>, soon. -- Danielle 'Nellie' Danke Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 sbbdl.org

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RIDES and COVID-19 - We thought the Polar Vortex was bad...
by Sue Alt 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

We are all doing the best we can and things are changing rapidly! * Some libraries are still receiving RIDES delivery service. Those who are suspending service are listed on the label maker as Not Participating. The label maker is updated regularly with changes. * DO NOT send items or totes to MCLS ZY001! Hold on to things being sent to closed libraries. * Materials currently in transit to closed libraries will be held at the courier warehouses. * All green totes *must* be used for RIDES only. * Do not send non-circulating material in RIDES at this time. ** If your library wants to CONTINUE delivery service, let us know via the RIDES Assistance form https://mcls.org/rideshelp Watch for updates at https://mcls.org/melcatcovid. We will continue to send out information via the RIDES, MeLCat, Michlib-l lists. Patience everyone. Thanks Sue Sue Alt MeLCat Support and Delivery Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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MeLCat COVID-19 Update #1
by Debbi Schaubman 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

All, MeLCat requesting has been turned off until further notice. • Please do NOT fill any requests for any libraries at this time. Do not cancel them. Just let them sit. • You can check in your own materials that have been returned to you via the delivery system. • If you received materials for your patrons, you may check them out to patrons. • You can check in MeLCat materials your patrons have returned to you. We will continue to send out MeLCat information via the MeLCat list and Michlib-l. That information will also be available at https://mcls.org/melcatcovid. Additional RIDES-specific information will be sent via the RIDES listserv. Thank you all for your patience and hard work. Debbi ***************************************************** Debbi Schaubman Manager, Shared Library Systems Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 113 (517) 492-3889 fax schaubmand(a)mcls.org<mailto:schaubmd@mcls.org> [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D31C1F.C333C470] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Library closing
by John Sheridan 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

The West Branch District Library is closed until April 6. John Sheridan, Director West Branch District Library West Branch, MI. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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Dearborn Public Library Closing Beginning March 16
by Tansek, Matthew 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

In cooperation with statewide efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Dearborn Public Library will close beginning today, March 16th, at 4:00 p.m. All library fines will not be charged during this period. Matthew Tansek | Library Systems Specialist Henry Ford Centennial Library Direct: 313.943.3653 mtansek(a)ci.dearborn.mi.us<mailto:mtansek@ci.dearborn.mi.us> Dearborn Public Library - Start here, go anywhere

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Closed
by Shelly Wykes 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

The Litchfield District Library is closed today till April 6 th. To help slow the spread of coronavirus. Everyone take care and be safe. Thank you Shelly Wykes Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Responses to "If you're closed and still have staff come in"
by Amber Hughey 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

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Harbor Springs Library Closed
by Amelie Dawson 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

The Harbor Springs Library will be closed from March 16-April 6 to help curb the spread of COVID-19. There will be staff in the building offering curbside service. Amelie Dawson Harbor Springs Library Director 206 S. Spring St Harbor Springs, MI 49740 231-526-2531 www.harborspringslibrary.org <http://www.harborspringslibrary.org/>

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Cadillac Wexford Public Library Closing
by Tracy Logan 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

*Cadillac Public Library and Branches Temporarily Closing* To protect the health of the Wexford County community, the Cadillac Wexford Public Library and its branches including the Manton Public Library, the Mesick Public Library, and the Buckley Public Library will close temporarily. The Cadillac Library will close at noon on Monday, March 16 through April 4th 2020. The local health situation will be reassessed at this time and plans made to open or continue the closure. The Manton, Mesick, and Buckley branches are closed effective Saturday, March 14 through April 4th. Library facilities will not be available to the public, physical books and materials will not be available for check out and all library programs and events are cancelled during this time period. Due dates for physical materials will be extended automatically and no overdue fines will be generated during this period. While the library’s physical space and materials will not be available, our online collections are still up and running. Residents and land owners of Wexford County can apply for a library card online through the library website at www.cadillaclibrary.org. Wifi access in the library’s parking lot will also be available from 9-6 p.m.. Staff will continue library programming and community engagement through social media and online platforms. This is a fluid situation and we learn more everyday about the effects of coronavirus and what measures community agencies should take. Services may be adjusted accordingly. The health and safety of library staff, patrons, and community members is our top priority during this unprecedented time and we thank everyone for their patience and understanding. -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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