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Register Now for July 27, 2020, Pop-Up Conference: Adult Learners - Tailoring Library Services
by Platts, Barbara 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

In our ongoing partnership, the Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association (MHSLA) and the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) invite you to attend our first ever joint MHSLA/MiALA Pop-Up Conference! * When: Monday, July 27, 2020; 8:30AM - 3:00PM * Where: Michigan State University Main Library, Green Room, 366 W. Circle Dr., East Lansing, MI 48824 * What: Learn how academic, academic medical, and hospital libraries around the state are tailoring library services to meet the needs of adult learners. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with colleagues across the state before our two associations host our joint conference in 2021! The day will feature a three-hour continuing education course on Generational Learners followed by two panel discussions. Panel discussion topics * Teaching learners at different education levels * Accommodating learners through collections, services, and accessibility Speaker details coming soon. Registration: Continental breakfast and lunch are included with the cost of registration (parking onsite additional cost). Attendees have the option of joining the conference via Zoom if they are unable to attend in-person. * MiALA/MHSLA Member onsite: $20 * Non-Member onsite: $30 * MiALA/MHSLA Member Zoom (remote conference): $10 * Non-Member Zoom (remote conference): $20 For more information and to register, visit the conference information page: https://miala.org/adult_learners.php Registration will remain open through Monday, July 13. Thank you on behalf of the MHSLA/MiALA Partnership Task Force! We look forward to seeing you there! Jennifer Bowen, University of Detroit Mercy Diane Gardner, McLaren Hospital Flint Heather Ladiski, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Helen Look, University of Michigan Barbara Platts, Munson Healthcare Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University Jessica Sender, Michigan State University Stephanie Swanberg, Oakland University

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IMPORTANT ACTION REQUESTED FROM ALA
by Lester, Kathy 07 Mar '20

07 Mar '20

As of yesterday, the following Michigan Representatives have not yet signed on to the Dear Appropriation Letters for LSTA &/OR IAL. Please see the directions below to reach out to Senator Peters or your Representative if they are on this list. The deadline is Tuesday. So, please take action in the next few days. Thank you, Kathy Lester · Senator Gary Peters · Rep. Debbie Dingell · Rep. Dan Kildee (not on LSTA) · Rep. Andy Levin (not on IAL) · Rep. Brenda Lawrence · Rep. Elissa Slotkin · Rep. Haley Stevens · Rep. Rashida Tlaib FROM KEVIN MAHER, ALA Public Policy & Advocacy Good morning, I just did a scan of where we are on the signatures. The attached file is a list of all the House and Senate members who have not signed the LSTA and/or the IAL letters. I note which letter folks have not signed, if nothing is listed, they have signed neither letter. We are several signatures short of last year and if we can return all of last year’s signees, we should be close to last year. *The deadline to sign the letters is next Tuesday! (Senate deadline may be extended but the House deadline is firm.)* If there is any outreach you can do, today would be the day to do that! Urge your members to call your Representatives and Senators today to request they sign the letters. Feel free to forward to anyone you think is appropriate. - Contact the House of Representatives operator at 202-225-3121 to speak to your Representative. - Ask them to sign the “Grijalva-Young LSTA letter.” They can contact Flavio Bravo at Flavio.bravo(a)mail.house.gov or 202-225-2435 to sign. - Ask them to sign the “Johnson-Young-McGovern IAL Letter.” They can contact Nawaid Ladak at Nawaid.ladak(a)mail.house.gov or 202-225-8885 to sign. - Contact the Senate operator at 202-224-3121 to speak to both of your Senators offices. - Ask them to sign the “Reed-Collins LSTA Letter.” They can contact Elyse Wasch at Elyse.Wasch(a)Reed.Senate.gov or 202-224-4642 to sign. - Ask them to sign the Reed-Stabenow IAL Letter.” They can contact Moira Lenehan at Moira.Lenehan(a)reed.senate.gov or 202-224-4642 to sign. For additional information: - Visit the #FundLibraries <http://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries> campaign page to see if your members of Congress have signed on to the effort. - If not they have not signed, please email your officials and urge them to sign on to the Dear Appropriator Letters in the House and Senate. - Use this template for the Senate <https://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/write-a-letter?3&engagementId=505997> - Use this template for the House. <https://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/write-a-letter?6&engagementId=505968> If you want to take an additional step, call the office directly as listed here: - Contact the House of Representatives operator at 202-225-3121 to speak to your Representative - Ask them to sign the “Grijalva-Young LSTA letter.” They can contact Flavio Bravo at Flavio.bravo(a)mail.house.gov or 202-225-2435 to sign. - Ask them to sign the “Johnson-Young-McGovern IAL Letter.” They can contact Nawaid Ladak at Nawaid.ladak(a)mail.house.gov or 202-225-8885 to sign. - Contact the Senate operator at 202-224-3121 to speak to both of your Senators offices. - Ask them to sign the “Reed-Collins LSTA Letter.” They can contact Elyse Wasch at Elyse.Wasch(a)Reed.Senate.gov or 202-224-4642 to sign. - Ask them to sign the Reed-Stabenow IAL Letter.” They can contact Moira Lenehan at Moira.Lenehan(a)reed.senate.gov or 202-224-4642 to sign. Please share this note with your colleagues, friends, family, and any other library lovers in your life and ask them to make these requests. We need Congress to hear us, loud and clear. Direct any questions to Kevin Maher in the ALA Public Policy & Advocacy office, kmaher(a)alawash.org. Kevin L. Maher Deputy Director, Public Policy & Advocacy (202) 403-8236 ▪ kmaher(a)alawash.org ala.org/wo <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ala.org_wo&d=DwMGaQ…> @kev_mah <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_kev-5Fmah&…> [image: ala_stacked_color] Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA *Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014* Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) *Region 3 Director* American Association of School Librarians (AASL) *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2019-2022* East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimame.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> 810.333.5873

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2020 meetings for MI PR Group - updated
by Kelly Rembert 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Hi Everyone, As soon as I send it out, there are additions and corrections noted below in bold. Thanks, Kelly Hi, We're excited to announce the 2020 meeting schedule for the MI PR Group. The MI PR Group an informal PR group to work together and share our successes, learn from our non-successes and put our brains together to try and tackle issues and help all of our libraries. It is open to anyone who works in library marketing and promotions. If you have topics you would like us to discuss please email your thoughts. Our 2020 Meeting Schedule to add to your calendar: Tuesday, April 14 at 2pm at the Bloomfield Township Public Library - Topics: Covid-19; Census Marketing and Combating Fake News especially in an election year. Wednesday, June 3 at the Bullard Sanford Memorial Library in Vassar A date TBD in September for the day long Unconference at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. Thursday, November 12 at 2pm at the Novi Public Library - one topic will be insights gained from those who attended Library Marketings and Communications Conference. As we fill in more details on dates, times and topics I will update this email and send it out again! Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 ( tel:2487964367) krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Register soon for these MCLS cataloging courses!
by Gwen Haviland 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Upcoming cataloging courses from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basic<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> 3-day class, March 17-19, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-subject-head…> 3-day class, March 17-19, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our 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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waivers and liability forms
by Melissa Malcolm 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Hi all-- A question about a liability form turned into our working on a policy for PR which is tied to a form giving consent to use photographs. The PR and media policy is fine, but we're having difficulty in figuring out procedures for storing and accessing consent and liability forms. If you have patrons sign release of liability forms, or consent forms for photography and use of those photographs, and have found an easy way to access the forms once they've been signed, would you let me know? I'd like to talk to you about managing these documents. Thanks very much. melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library "Where your story begins." 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 <callto:810.664.9521> ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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What we are doing to be proactive about germs
by Reed, Nyama 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

After much discussion this week with library staff, other library directors, and lots of online homework - this is the email I sent to staff this morning. Below that is info I sent my leadership team with lots of data from the CDC. Wash your hands, cover your coughs, and if you are sick stay home Hello Team, The Leadership Team has been discussing how best to respond to and prepare for germs in the library, whether COVID-19, the flu, or the really bad cold that hit several of us a couple weeks ago. It is important to note that we have a culture of conscientiousness at our Library, which results in staff coming to work even when sick because they don't want to let down their coworkers. In the current environment, we need to change our definition of "conscientiousness" to mean staying home and not spreading germs. If you have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, etc, please stay home until you are symptom free for 24 hours; truly symptom free, not that the symptoms went away because you took cold/flu medicine. If you are simply congested or have a cough, use your best judgement as to whether you feel up to coming to work or if you should stay home. Also, if your cough feels like it is related do our dry library air we have humidifiers you can put near your work station to help that specific area feel better. We will deal with desk coverage as needed based on call-ins. If you feel an illness coming on, please email the Leadership Team as a group asap. That way if your specific department head is off for the day, another department head can find a substitute. If we reach a situation where there are not enough staff to run the library, we will investigate offering reduced services or closing. We have never reached that point before and we hope we don't any time soon, but best to plan ahead. What are we doing to be proactive? Library-wide 1. The cleaning company is wiping all high touch points every night, such as doors, tables tops, keyboards, phones, etc. They upgraded from the regular antibacterial cleaner to a hospital grade cleaner. 2. We have put out Kleenex, antibacterial wipes, and sanitizing lotion for staff and patrons to use. 3. We put up signs in the public restrooms reminding people to wash their hands. * https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html 4. We plan to put up signs on the front doors and website that say something like: Feeling Sick? Stay Home and Enjoy these Library Resources * Check out this website for our inspiration: https://www.greenwichlibrary.org/feeling-sick-stay-home-enjoy-library-resou… 5. Staff should wipe down keyboards and phones at all shift changes, and in between as needed 6. FYI, other libraries the Library Director spoke with said they allow staff to use gloves if they want to. Currently we are leaving the decision up to each staff member. There are disposable gloves available if you prefer to wear those while handling materials. Please let your department head know when the supply is running low. 7. Each department is adjusting workflows to reduce touch-points with patrons. Alas, it is impossible to eliminate touch-points with “items.” * Circ Services * Providing sanitizing lotion and Kleenex to patrons * Having patrons scan their own cards * Wiping down laptops when they are returned * Youth Services * Providing sanitizing lotion and Kleenex to patrons * During Storytime registration next week YS staff will remind caregivers to skip storytime if they or the child is ill. * Wiping down Chromebooks when they are returned * Created a “Yucky” basket for parents to place toys kids chewed or sneezed on. * Rotating which toys are available to play with so some sit in the back each day and let the germs die off or get cleaned. From what is available online, most viruses can live on an inanimate object for only 48-72 hours. * There is not enough data yet to know if COVID-19 acts like a cold, flu, or something that lasts longer so our current approach is to be cautious. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/how-long-do-cold-and-flu-viruses-stay-…<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/how-long-do-cold-and-flu-viruses-stay-…> * Adult Services * Providing sanitizing lotion and Kleenex to patrons * Contacting people registered for programs and gently reminding them to stay home if they are sick. 8. The Library Director will be going to Costco this weekend and plans to purchase more sanitizing gel, wipes, and hand lotion (bc our hands are getting dried out from the alcohol). Anything else you think we should purchase at this time? 9. The Head of Circulation is working on a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan as recommended by the CDC for workplaces. Such a plan will describe who makes the plan to close the library and the phone-tree for contacting staff to inform them. (see link below for more details) As always if you have any comments, questions, or concerns feel free to stop by my office or email me any time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's are some good summaries from Wisconsin.gov and the CDC 1) https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/index.htm “While we have one confirmed case of coronavirus here in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers and DHS Secretary designee Andrea Palm emphasize that the risk to the general public is very low… Wash your hands, cover your coughs, and if you are sick stay home.” (emphasize added by Library Director: this is the key take-away from everything available at this point) 2) https://www.nlm.nih.gov/dis_courses/coop/index.html This course defines and describes continuity of operations (COOP) planning and why it is important for libraries to have a continuity plan in case of emergencies. 3) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/election-polling-locati… “This guidance provides recommendations on the routine cleaning and disinfection of … areas and associated electronic equipment …. It suggests actions that … workers can take to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by limiting the survival of the virus in the environment.” 4) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business… * Library Director’s take-aways, follow link to read full text * Recommended strategies for employers to use now: * “Actively encourage sick employees to stay home * Employees who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness are recommended to stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever (100.4° F [37.8° C] or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants). Employees should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick. * Separate sick employees * CDC recommends that employees who appear to have acute respiratory illness symptoms (i.e. cough, shortness of breath) upon arrival to work or become sick during the day should be separated from other employees and be sent home immediately. Sick employees should cover their noses and mouths with a tissue when coughing or sneezing (or an elbow or shoulder if no tissue is available). * Emphasize staying home when sick, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees * Perform routine environmental cleaning * Advise employees before traveling to take certain steps * Ensure employees who become sick while traveling or on temporary assignment understand that they should notify their supervisor and should promptly call a healthcare provider for advice if needed. * Additional Measures in Response to Currently Occurring Sporadic Importations of the COVID-19 * Employees who are well but who have a sick family member at home with COVID-19 should notify their supervisor and refer to CDC guidance for how to conduct a risk assessment<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/risk-assessment.html> of their potential exposure. * If an employee is confirmed to have COVID-19, employers should inform fellow employees of their possible exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace but maintain confidentiality as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees exposed to a co-worker with confirmed COVID-19 should refer to CDC guidance for how to conduct a risk assessment<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/risk-assessment.html> of their potential exposure.” Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed (she / her / hers) Library Director Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line)

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[Job posting] Digital Collections Librarian at Wayne State University
by Clayton Hayes 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

The Wayne State University Library System seeks a Librarian to join our Discovery Services Unit, creating and ensuring access to world-class Digital Collections in the heart of Detroit. This position description is being circulated widely in an effort to ensure that every potential candidate has the opportunity to apply. If this area of librarianship is of interest to you, please consider applying. *********** Digital Collections Librarian I/II/III The Wayne State University Library System (WSULS) seeks an innovative, service-oriented Digital Collections Librarian (I/II/III) to advance the University's mission to create and advance knowledge, prepare a diverse student body to thrive, and positively impact local and global communities. The university mission embodies 150 years of educational excellence and access: its students, staff, and faculty are driven to transcend historical and divisive inequities in our society. Our mission of access and proud culture of diversity demands a Librarian who embraces an environment of inclusion that extends beyond simple tolerance by leveraging the power of peoples' individual identities and diverse perspectives to create and curate truly inclusive and accessible collections. https://guides.lib.wayne.edu/c.php?g=946843&p=7268174 https://digital.library.wayne.edu Position Description: The Digital Collections Librarian works in the Discovery Services Unit under the supervision of the Assistant Dean. In conjunction with the Digital Publishing and Web teams, and especially with the Reuther Library (the largest Labor archive in North America), this individual will work in concert with the Technical Services Archivist to effect access and discovery of a range of library- and archive-curated digital materials. The Digital Collections Librarian will be focused on the establishment of access systems and the design of user interfaces to ensure community engagement with Wayne State University Libraries' diverse digital collections. Early opportunities will include evaluating Wayne State's existing digital collections platform for extension, adaptation to integrate with other systems, or replacement; advancing our implementations of digital archival management systems and their integration with digital collection infrastructure; and evaluating potential print and digital collections for inclusion in our online offerings. Essential Job Functions: * With key archivists, coordinate colleagues to effect access and discovery of digital collections * Evaluate and implement (in partnership with technical colleagues) access systems appropriate to a range of digital objects * Develop and theme user interfaces for access systems to digital collections * Where necessary, coordinate digitization efforts for the Library System * Identify, curate, or otherwise evaluate or implement potential additions to the Library System's digital collections * Collaborate with partners inside and outside the library on digital collections-related initiatives, evaluating goals, requirements, and scope to meet partner needs * Translate ideas developed in collaboration with partners into actionable workflows and infrastructure in the library * Provide project management for ongoing initiatives * Monitor professional trends in assigned areas and make recommendations such that services and resources are kept up to date with current best practice Qualifications: * Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA- accredited library school * Demonstrated experience using web scripting technologies to theme or otherwise implement user interfaces * Experience creating, managing or otherwise administering library or archive digital collections * Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in a higher education setting * Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently to manage projects and initiatives and set priorities * Competency in identifying, analysing, and solving problems * Curiosity and a commitment to learn where knowledge gaps exist * Highly developed written and verbal communication skills * Basic familiarity with archival principles and practice Preferred Qualifications: * Experience instantiating and working with the evolving ecosystem of digital tools, such as Omeka, and their dependencies * Experience with scripting at the operating system level * Demonstrated proficiency in common supporting metadata technologies such as XML/XSLT and/or RDF * Knowledge of developing technologies, standards, and best practices in digital collection management, policy and preservation * Experience administering ArchiveSpace and/or Archivematica Appointment/Benefits This is a full-time, regular, 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment as Academic Staff, represented by the AAUP-AFT on an Employment Security Status track. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee/dependent life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off. Application Apply for this position online at https://jobs.wayne.edu. Search for posting number 045004. Include a cover letter detailing your suitability to the functions and qualifications in the job description. Questions to jnf(a)wayne.edu<mailto:jnf@wayne.edu>. Clayton Hayes he/him/his Publishing/Learning & Research Support Librarian Librarian for Honors, KHS, Mathematics, and Urban Studies & Planning Interim Librarian for the College of Engineering ORCID<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3598-2708> || Schedule an Appointment<https://wayne.libcal.com/appointments/clayton>

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Summer Library Programming The 2020 CSLP Manual is online! Check with your director or Youth Services Coordinator for the access code, or contact me if your library has not requested one yet. There is 1 print copy available via MeLCat: http://search.mel.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb40270866. A recorded webinar with planning ideas is available: Imagine Your Story: Ideas & Tips from the Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council<https://youtu.be/WrHglCmfszI> [Recorded 1/7/2020] Programming ideas and tips for the Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2020 summer reading program, "Imagine Your Story," are shared from your peers in the field. Presenters: Kaelyn Christian of Georgetown Township Public Library; Anne Clark of the Bay County Library System; Liz Clauder of Bloomfield Township Library; Lindsay Fricke of the Novi Public Library; Dena Moscheck, Bay County Library System; Monica Porter of the University of Michigan Library; Gillian Streeter of the Muskegon Area District Library; Stephanie Wambaugh of the Braille and Talking Book Library, and Cathy Lancaster, Library of Michigan. Updated Posters are available at: http://bit.ly/LM2020CSLP Download & print in-house or order from a local printer! Directions and sizes are included in the file with the Bit.ly. Grant Opportunity The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has opened its 2020 application for their Youth Literacy Grant: https://www.dgliteracy.org/grant-programs/. Applications due to them by May 21st. Health & Cleaning in Youth Spaces Danielle Margarida in the Office of Library & Information Services at the Rhode Island Department of Administration (she's my counterpart in RI) has compiled a list of resources for cleaning and sanitizing toys, manipulatives, spaces, etc. * Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfection Frequency Table<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.naeyc…> - Document from NAEYC outlining when and how to clean early childhood environments. * Green Cleaning Toolkit for Early Care and Education<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.g…> - From the EPA, includes information about when to clean vs. sanitize vs. disinfect and how to select appropriate non-toxic cleaning products. Also provides recommendations on when to use bleach and the dilution ratio. * Cleaners, Sanitizers & Disinfectants<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healt…> - From the American Academy of Pediatrics, offers guidelines for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing objects and surfaces. * Best Practices for Cleaning Play and Learn Spaces<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alsc.…> - ALSC blog post providing an overview of cleaning toys and children's areas. * Guidance on non-toxic cleaning products: * Environmental Working Group<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ewg.o…> * Green Seal <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgreenseal…> * Additional Resources for Kids & Families Kid Friendly Explanation of the Coronavirus<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.o…> - Comic that includes information from healthcare experts interviewed for an NPR story. Can also be printed and folded into a zine. Best Storytelling Practices Webinar Series Beyond Storytime: The Care and Feeding of Teens at Your Library with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, March 24, 2020 2:00 PM ET "If you feed them, they might come", but food alone will not keep teens coming back to your library for more! A sense of place, belonging and strong programming will. Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out "why they act that way" and what it takes to really connect with tweens and teens at your library. In this webinar you will: * Understand the workings of the teenage brain * Learn new programming ideas that will entice teens * Find out how to create a Teen Advocacy Group & attract teen volunteers * Discover ways to funnel teen creativity into programs that focus on contribution * Learn how to collaborate with community partners that offer what teens need This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Look for a Ready to Read Michigan email update from me soon! 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/>

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FOML and FOML Trustee Alliance Workshops, March 26-27 - Registration open!
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Registration is now open for the Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) March 2020 workshops to be held at the Portage District Library in Portage, MI. Please share with your Friends group and library trustees! On Thursday, March 26, FOML will present a workshop for Friends focusing on sustainability with a presentation by Cordelia Anderson, Library Consultant, "Engaging with More Diverse Audiences." Also on Thursday, FOML will hold its annual membership meeting and present an award to the winner of the 2019 Outstanding Friends of the Library. * Register at this link for the Thursday, March 26th workshop: https://fomlevents.org/events/spring-workshop-and-fred-ruffner-symposium-20… On Friday, March 27, the FOML Trustee Alliance will present a trustees workshop focusing on sustainability with a presentation by Cordelia Anderson entitled "Spreading the Word About Library Relevancy." * Register at this link for the March 27th workshop: https://fomlevents.org/events/trustee-alliance-workshop-2020/ Registration fees for the workshops are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Registration includes refreshments and lunch. A full agenda for each day's event can be found on the registration site. These workshops offer wonderful opportunities to engage with others in learning about developing and sustaining services to Michigan library communities. For additional information about the Friends of Michigan libraries be sure to visit http://foml.org/ or connect with FOML on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FOMLibraries/ These workshops are funded in part with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Job Posting
by Molly Wunderlich 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

The Van Buren District Library is looking for a branch manager for our Bangor Branch location. Responsibilities include: administration of branch facility, supervision of staff, planning and oversight of classes & events, public relations & social media duties, development of the branch library’s collections, and assisting library users with reference and digital resources including eBooks, downloadable content, and databases. Required qualifications include:Bachelor degree and library experience. Ability to work with the community, ability to provide excellent customer service, and computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and Internet utilities also required. Experience working with children strongly preferred. This position is 30-34 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours are required.Salary range:$18.21 -$20.19 per hour, dependent on qualifications.Includes some benefits, but not health insurance. Return cover letter, resume and professional references to: Molly Wunderlich, Associate Director mwunderlich(a)vbdl.org Please visit our website for more information. Molly Wunderlich Associate Director Van Buren District Library 200 N. Phelps Decatur MI 49045 269-423-4771

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