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TEI MakerSpace Summer Lease
by Christina Stuck 15 May '20

15 May '20

Hello, all. Back in the fall, I signed a lease agreement with TEI Landmark for one of their maker crates. I was super excited to provide that for my summer programming. Well, as you know, I won't be able too because of covid-19. I have emailed both the man with whom I signed the contract and the actual company itself to discuss options. I have tried multiple times and have gotten no response. Is anyone out there in the same boat? Thank you. Christina Jane Stuck Youth Librarian Charlotte Community Library

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circulation of new DVDs
by Savannah Shilton 15 May '20

15 May '20

Hello, I'm curious how long other libraries lend their new DVDs. Particularly libraries that purchase only 1 copy of a movie. Does your library have a shorter lending period for new DVDs? Do you restrict the number of new DVDs that can be checked out on 1 card? Do you allow holds on new DVDs? Thank you! Savannah Shilton Library Director Putnam District Library 327 N. Main St. PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-9723 -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 May '20

15 May '20

MiYouth Virtual Meetings MiYouth Meetings are weekly, at 10am on Wednesdays; they are not recorded. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…> Password: 454345 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3657 USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 519921 If you've missed past weeks you can find all the notes/chatboxes here: https://bit.ly/MiYouthMeetings<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…>. For a list of various Virtual Resources, including links to publishers, eBooks, trainings, etc: http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual Look for a Summer Reading updates email from me, coming soon... Additional Training/Programming Resources Staff Skills Academy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>: Online CE through the Library of Michigan. LM is excited to present free, online continuing education for Michigan library staff that you can access now from our website. You will need to create a user name and password but it's free and easy and you only need to do it once for any/all of the courses. Each course takes about 30 minutes to complete. Here is a webinar Montana State Library did last week with Kathy McMillan, about using American Sign Language in storytimes - super fun to learn! https://vimeo.com/415984229<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com…> - The webinar recording will only be available until 8/6. Adult Programming Virtual Meetings - On Monday, May 18 at 10:00 am Eastern, we will hear from Don La Barre the Head of Special Collections at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. There is no need to register for this virtual discussion, just login here or just call in using the number listed below on Monday at 10:00 am Eastern. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98381393043?pwd=YkJJUkdGZFV5VEVvckVJY3g3R3h…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…>, Password: 340524. In the News... Researches Examine Long-Term Effects of Students Being Out of School<https://www.npr.org/2020/05/15/856594247/researchers-examine-long-term-effe…>, NPR 5.15.2020. Whitmer Settled the Detroit Literacy Lawsuit. What it Means (and What it Doesn't),<https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2020/05/15/detr…> Detroit Free Press, 5.15.2020 COVID-19 Expected to Slice Deep Cuts Into K-12 Funding<https://www.wkar.org/post/covid-19-expected-slice-deep-cuts-k-12-funding>, WKAR, 5.15.2020 Upcoming Webinars *Eat Up @ Your Library! Summer Food Service for 2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Time/Date TBD - Working on changing that due to unforeseen circumstances and will update attendees ASAP!!!* "Meet Up & Eat Up," the SFSP is going to look a little different this summer, but the need is even greater than ever before. Join this webinar to learn how libraries can play a role in feeding the youth in your community. The Michigan Department of Education aims to feed the whole child the whole year. The Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program Staff will share how to expand the SFSP to your area. The webinar will cover SFSP basics, requirements for sponsors who operate the SFSP, sites who provide healthy meals to children, and site activity options for Summer 2020. Upcoming MeL Webinars A series of webinars has been organized to support public libraries in two areas: 1.) identifying content that can support summer reading and learning, and in some cases that content specifically supports the Imagine Your Story theme this year, and 2.) ideas for marketing MeL content via online platforms. A couple of notes: 1. All sessions will be recorded and links will be provided for those who cannot attend virtually. 2. Registration is being handled directly by our vendors so it will not follow the typical LM registration process. Tuesday, May 19, 10-10:30 AM EST Market your Gale Resources in a Virtual World As your community continues to move towards virtual connections, it is vital that your marketing strategy follow. Join this webinar to learn creative and effective strategies for spreading the word about our Gale resources. In this session we will showcase marketing materials and outreach templates available for Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Business: DemographicsNow and discuss how to best leverage them in your library. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_chOfFuVRSCu9fb72dhVj8g<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.z…> Wednesday, May 20, 1-1:30 PM EST Britannica School Resources for Learners at Home! Learning from home has quickly become a "new normal" for many. This webinar will demonstrate how content from Britannica School can be used to provide support for online learning. Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hDCpxjG0QZiPEKw_6UFh3g<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritannic…> Thursday, May 21, 1-1:30 PM EST Britannica School Support for Summer Reading Programs! Looking for resources to support your online summer reading programs? Learn about how content from Britannica School aligns with this year's summer reading theme, Imagine Your Story. Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ye6OiRuSaibeJrq3yn4Iw<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritannic…> Thursday, May 21, 3:30-4:30 PM EST World Book eBooks for Summer Reading Imagine your story with World Book eBooks. This webinar will cover a basic overview of our eBooks with a specific focus on how to use these in your 2020 summer-reading programs. This on-the-go digital library contains over 2,500 titles and is available 24/7 with unlimited, simultaneous access. NOTE: MeL's access to World Book eBooks has been extended to June 30, 2020. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8219351201770163726<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Wednesday, May 27, 1-2 PM EST Marketing Supports for World Book Content World Book has plenty of free, pre-created material to help you market access to your patrons. Join us for ideas on how to spread the word and find out where to access promotional material such as social media posts, bookmarks, flyers, and more! Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3736745649420579854<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Thursday, May 28, 10-10:30 AM EST Leverage Gale Business: DemographicsNow to Promote your Resources Losing face to face contact with your patrons makes it difficult to inform them of the resources your library has to offer. Using Gale Business: DemographicsNow you can see your community makeup and communication preferences, to help tailor your marketing campaigns. In this session we will explore how to create reports and maps outlining the demographics of your area and discuss how that information can help you reach patrons in a distance learning world. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xO1sFlsmSIKmfimyLjsAnw<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.z…> Thursday, May 28, 1-2 PM EST PebbleGo Online Summer Program Ideas for K-3 During this webinar, you will learn some simple, but effective, ways to engage your youngest readers in an online setting. PebbleGo's range of topics, activities and reader supports make PebbleGo your go-to resource for fun, stress-free summer learning for kids and their families. Registration Link: https://coughlancompanies.zoom.us/webinar/register/6815893953991/WN_7wKagIH…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoughlanc…> Tuesday, June 2, 1-2 PM EST World Book Early Learning Content for Summer Reading How does Early Learning fit in to your summer reading program? Join us to find out! This webinar will cover ideas on specific stories aligned to the theme of Imagine Your Story. We'll also provide creative ways to use these stories and other features as tools for remote summer reading programs. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5500743830908205070<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Thursday, June 4, 1-2 PM EST World Book Kids Content for Summer Reading How does World Book Kids fit in to your summer reading program? Join us to find out! This webinar will provide insight into how to incorporate various activities and features from World Book Kids for the 2020 summer reading program - Imagine Your Story. Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8966420974332667918<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.…> Have a good weekend, 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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Join MCLS this morning for a different kind of a dialogue
by Pam Seabolt 15 May '20

15 May '20

We invite you to join MCLS staff for the next dialogue and discussion. Our weekly dialogues have been part support group and part visioning, but as libraries are beginning to open and provide services again, we wanted to check in to see how MCLS could support you through this time and into the future. This week, we will be taking a break from our weekly series in order to have a dialogue around what concerns libraries and how MCLS might support them. Join us TODAY, Friday, May 15 at 11:00 am EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom. Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. As always, you can view the recordings and chat logs from previous dialogues by visiting https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you! **************************** Pamela Seabolt Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [signature_1230005980]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_646658337] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1690017880] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Working Together on Planning, Policy and Legal Issues for Reopening a Public Library: The Board, the Attorney and the Librarian Webinar - May 15 at 2:00pm Eastern
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 14 May '20

14 May '20

Register here for live access or to be emailed a link of the recording: http://www.ala.org/united/legal Working Together on Planning, Policy and Legal Issues for Reopening a Public Library: The Board, the Attorney and the Librarian Friday, May 15, 2020, 2:00 pm Eastern Presented by the Public Policy & Advocacy Office, Chapter Relations Office, and United for Libraries Libraries across the country are in various stages in the process of reopening library facilities. It is critical that libraries and their boards work together with their attorney and others to ask legal questions, change policies as needed, anticipate, communicate, and prepare. We are pleased to be joined by the team from East Lansing Public Library in Michigan, who will discuss how they developed their guidelines, digesting information for insight and decisions, and communicating with stakeholders. Join us for the next in a series of conversations about planning for the reopening of libraries. ________________________________ Speakers Kristin Shelley, Library Director, East Lansing (Mich.) Public Library, and President of Michigan Library Association Thomas Yeadon, City Attorney, East Lansing, Mich., and Partner, McGinty, Hitch, Housefield, Person, Yeadon & Anderson, P.C. Amy Zaagman, President, East Lansing (Mich.) Public Library Board of Trustees, and Executive Director, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Schedule: Tue-Fri, 8-5

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Free Webinar: Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Why and How
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 14 May '20

14 May '20

Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Why and How<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=909&reset=1> May 21 @ 1:00 PM ET Cost: Free Often residential and day programs for people with developmental disabilities bring clients to their local public library to visit, however, these groups don't really engage with the library's many services or programs. Adults with developmental disabilities also come to the library on their own. Many times, individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are directed to youth services and not the adult departments which are more appropriate. This confusion could present a barrier to offering these patrons more than just a place to visit. Would you like to offer programming for adults with developmental disabilities rather than just a place to visit? Join us for this one-hour webinar devoted to an exploration of a range of topics related to programming in your libraries for the adults with developmental disabilities in your community. Presenters Carrie Banks (Brooklyn Public Library) and Barbara Klipper (Autism Welcome Here grant) will cover the barriers and benefits of programming, best practices, and what is meant by a "culture of inclusion." They'll also leave you with some sample program ideas you can bring to your library and give you a preview of what else will be covered in the book on this subject they are currently writing for the publishing division of ALA. And, of course, there will be time for your questions and concerns to be voiced and addressed. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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Curbside Hours
by Andrea Smalley 14 May '20

14 May '20

Hello All, My supervisor has asked for feedback from other Michigan libraries on planned or implemented curbside services hours. If you would be willing to reply informally and off-list what you are planning, we would appreciate it. Specifically, could you let me know: 1) Either what hours you plan to provide curbside or how many (ie: 11:00 to 7:00 pm weekdays, 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturdays, or 50 hours weekly) 2) If you are planning mid-day breaks in open curbside hours Thanks so much, Andrea Smalley Youth Services Librarian Portage District Library www.portagelibrary.info (269) 585-8724 she/her/hers

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Curbside
by bellairelibrary＠torchlake.com 14 May '20

14 May '20

Andrea, We are planning to use our same regular hours Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat 10am-2pn for curbside service. -- Cindi L. Place Director, Bellaire Public Library bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com 231-533-8814

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YALSA May 2020 Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 14 May '20

14 May '20

News from the Young Adult Library Services Association 2020 Teens' Top Ten Announced The 2020 Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> nominees were announced in late April. If you haven't already, view<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> the list of the 25 nominees, along with annotations, on the Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> web page. Encourage teens to read the nominees so they can prepare to vote starting August 15. If your library offers e-books of any of the titles, this is a great opportunity to have teens learn about and utilize the digital resources your library provides. Remote Program Ideas So you've created an Instagram or Facebook account and now you need programming ideas? Check out the Programming HQ for ideas<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/6646/remote-programming-on-instagram> on how to engage teens though the Instagram poll and question feature in Insta-stories. If you don't have a teen services Instagram account, check out this post<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/6643/how-to-start-an-instagram-account-for-tee…> for tips on how to create one. Be sure to also check out this post<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/6569/remote-programming> to see what other libraries have been doing on Instagram, as well as these Zoom programming ideas<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/6622/zoom-programming> and digital escape room ideas<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/6595/digital-escape-rooms>. Do you have any remote programs that you'd like to share<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/share.html> with your fellow colleagues? Submit<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/share.html> your program to YALSA's Teen Programming HQ<http://hq.yalsa.net/index.html>. Upcoming YALSA Webinars * Strategies to Increase Adult Books Titles for Teens<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> June 11, 2020; Thursday, 2PM Eastern * Identifying the Best Fit Audiobooks for Your Teens<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> July 9, 2020; Thursday, 2PM Eastern Registration: $29/each webinar<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/Conferen…> or $59/annual webinar subscription <http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=eventsconf&Template=/Conference/Con…> (subscribers are automatically registered for each webinar approximately two weeks before the webinar takes place). Learn<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> more about each webinar. Webinars-on-Demand If you are looking for additional professional development opportunities, consider YALSA's list of webinars-on-demand<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/webinars-on-demand>. Webinar recordings can be purchased for $29 each or become a YALSA webinar subscriber ($59) and gain access to 12 months of YALSA live webinars and all webinar archives. Learn<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/webinars-on-demand> more. 2020 ALA/YALSA Book and Media Awards Ceremonies YALSA is working with REFORMA, ALSC, ODLOS and Booklist to develop a virtual event scheduled throughout the day on Sunday, June 28 to celebrate the Printz and Odyssey Awards. The Alex Award will be celebrated after the June webinar<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar#Upcoming%20Live%20Webinars> and the Edwards winner will be celebrated as part of the Symposium. More details will be shared as soon as they are finalized. New Research Journal Articles YALSA's research journal, the Journal of Research on Libraries & Young Adults (JRLYA)<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/> has published Vol. 11 N. 2 featuring the following articles: * The Darkest Themes: Perceptions of Teen-on-Teen Gun Violence in Schools as Portrayed in Teen Literature * When Libraries Aren't Challenged: Librarians Discuss a Lack of Patron Challenges to Their Collections Read the articles on the JRLYA website<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/>. Libraries Respond: COVID-19 Survey In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Public Library Association (PLA) is coordinating with several ALA units and other library organizations<http://www.ala.org/tools/libraries-respond-covid-19-survey#partners> to survey<http://www.ala.org/tools/libraries-respond-covid-19-survey> the library community to understand the current impacts the crisis is having on their operations, programs, services, and finances. All completed respondents will be automatically entered to win one of ten $30 gift certificates to the ALA Store. Complete<http://www.ala.org/tools/libraries-respond-covid-19-survey> the survey by May 18 at 11:59pm CST. Learn<http://www.ala.org/tools/libraries-respond-covid-19-survey> more. Book Awards & Lists Suggestion Forms Have you read a good book recently? Submit it to be considered a nominee for our 2021 selected book lists or book awards via the following forms: Book Lists * Amazing Audiobooks<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> * Best Fiction for Young Adults<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> * Great Graphic Novels for Teens<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> * Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> Book Awards * Alex Awards<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/alex-award-suggestion-form> * Edwards Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/margaret-edwards-award-suggestion-form> * Morris Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/william-c-morris-award-suggestion-form> * Nonfiction Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction-award-suggestion-form> * Odyssey Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/odyssey-award-suggestion-form> * Printz Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/michael-l-printz-award-suggestion-form> Blog Post Round-Up * Making Face Shields with Maker Hardware at the Great Neck Library<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2020/04/23/making-face-shields-with-maker-hardwar…> * Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2021) Nominees, May 12 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/05/12/quick-picks-for-reluctant-reader…> * Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2021) Nominees Round Up, May 8 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/05/08/best-fiction-for-young-adults-bf…> * Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2021) Nominees Round Up, May 7 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/05/08/great-graphic-novels-ggn2021-nom…> * Amazing Audiobooks (#AA2021) Nominees Round Up, May 6 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/05/06/amazing-audiobooks-aa2021-nomine…> * 2020 Hub Reading Challenge - May Check-In<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/05/01/2020-hub-reading-challenge-may-c…> 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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Online chat services
by Mark Grotelueschen 14 May '20

14 May '20

Hello, Does any library who uses an online chat service have any recommendations for products/companies that have worked well for you? Our library system is looking into adding this as an additional virtual service. Appreciate any recommendations. Mark Grotelueschen Head of Reference Services Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ext.2212 mgrotelueschen(a)baycountylibrary.org

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