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Upcoming MeLCat downtime March 18 at 8:30 AM
by Jackie Licalzi 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Good afternoon, As requesting is already suspended, we're moving forward a day late with the MeLCat (elibrary.mel.org) upgrade on Wednesday, March 18, at 8:30 AM. We will send a message when the upgrade & testing is complete. MeLCat Implications: 1. MeLCat renewals may get a "server unavailable" message. 2. Library staff can process materials, but updates are held until the server comes back up. MyMeLCat Implications: 1. Users can access their MeLCat requests through other methods: -- DCB library users by a direct link: [DCB1] https://dcb1.mel.org/patroninfo [DCB2] https://dcb2.mel.org/patroninfo [DCB3] https://dcb3.mel.org/patroninfo [DCB4] https://dcb4.mel.org/patroninfo -- Innovative & Polaris/API library users by the local library account login page. MeL eResources Implications: 1. The MeL eResources at https://mel.org/az.php will verify Michigan users based on the IP address of their computer. 2. Unrecognized Michigan IP addresses cannot use their MeLCat login or driver's license information for authentication. Questions? Please contact us at melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org>. Thanks - Jackie Jackie Licalzi MeLCat System Administrator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 Ext 146 licalzij(a)mcls.org<mailto:licalzij@mcls.org>

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Map Available to Find Meals for Children During School Closure
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

From: MDE Communications <MDE(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 3:54 PM To: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> Subject: News Release: Map Available to Find Meals for Children During School Closure [MDE Banner 2016] Forwarding News Release: [State Emergency Operations Center] Map Available to Find Meals for Children During School Closure LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that an online map has been developed for families to find locations where meals are being provided during this period of school closure. The map can be found at: https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>, and will be updated twice each day during the closure period. These meals, served under the program called Unanticipated School Closure Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), are available to all children at no cost. Up to two meals per day may be served to all children ages 0-18. This includes students with disabilities ages 18-26 with an active individual education program (IEP). This program assists Michigan's school districts and community partners to ensure that kids receive nutritious meals during the school closure announced by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on March 12, 2020. Schools and sponsors that participate in Unanticipated School Closure SFSP help ensure children do not experience a lapse in food security now that schools are closed starting March 16, 2020, through April 5, 2020. For questions about Michigan's Summer Food Service Program or Unanticipated School Closure, contact MDE at 517-241-5374 or mde-sfsp(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mde-sfsp@michigan.gov>. We respectfully request that TV stations, when applicable, provide this information on a crawl at the bottom of their broadcast, and radio stations announce this as a Public Service Announcement during the day. Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> and CDC.gov/Coronavirus<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. ### Contact: Martin Ackley, Michigan Department of Education, 517-241-4395 JIC News Release 027_Map Available to Find Meals for Children During School Closure.pdf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> Questions? Contact Us<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> STAY CONNECTED: [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/facebook.gif] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/twitter.gif] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/youtube.gif] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/envelope.gif] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ This email was sent to lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Department of Education * 608 W. Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30008 * Lansing, MI 48909

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Employment Opportunity: Head of Adult & Reference Services
by Rob Bristow 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Join our team! The Georgetown Township Public Library is now accepting applications for a full-time Head of Adult & Reference Services. The Georgetown Township Public Library is housed in a beautiful, new 31,000 sf facility and serves a population of roughly 50,000. Primary duties of the position include: collection development, program planning and implementation, community outreach, and oversight of reference desk services. Master's in Library Science Degree and previous comparable library experience required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. More information, including a more complete job description and link to apply online is available at https://www.gtwp.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&Job… Thanks, Rob Library Director Georgetown Township Public Library 616.457.9620 www.gtpl.org

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Soft Skills webinar from MCLS - *free to members* - Resilience in the Workplace
by Gwen Haviland 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Are you feeling uncertainty or challenged with a different work flow or possibly working at home? The following recording regarding Resilience in the Workplace may be a help and encouragement at this time. Please click on the link to register for this webinar that is free to members of MCLS. Soft Skills: Introduction to Resilience in the Workplace - Recording<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-resilience-in-…> Maybe you have time for some professional development. Please check out our others Soft Skills courses that are available as recordings and free to MCLS members. We hope these will be helpful. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/on-demand-training.html For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org ************************************* 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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Curbside Service in light of Governor's Executive Order 2020-9 Closing Libraries
by Stanczak, Cindy 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

For discussion: Given this new executive order, what's the thought on curbside delivery? Note that the executive order includes " Places of public accommodation subject to this section are encouraged to offer food and beverage using delivery service, window service, walk-up service, drive-through service, or drive-up service, and to use precautions in doing so to mitigate the potential transmission of COVID-19, including social distancing." Is curbside delivery in the spirit of the order? Thoughts? Cynthia Stanczak, MLS Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <MI(a)countingopinions.com> Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 12:02 PM Subject: Governor's Executive Order 2020-9 Closes Libraries To: <director(a)albionlibrary.org> Cc: <support(a)countingopinions.com> Dear Ms. Cynthia Stanczak, As a result of the COVID-19 virus Michigan’s libraries will be closed “as soon as possible, but no later than 3:00 PM on March 16 and continuing until March 30 at 11:59 PM.” The complete text of the Executive Order can be found at: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/03/16/file_attachmen… Thank you Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909

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MCLS Webinar: GALE Online Health Science Resources (March 18, 2020)
by Services 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

MCLS to Host GALE Online Health Science Resources Webinar-Thursday, March 18, 2020 Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) has partnered with Gale to offer members a health and science package with reputable, reliable content. Together, we can make an impact on education by delivering essential, credible, and up-to-date content from powerful research platforms with vetted sources. A 30-minute instructional webinar featuring the updated Gale Interactives for Chemistry, Human Anatomy, and Science will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2:30-3pm Eastern (1:30-2pm Central). Register today!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-uA1xt6umrHZfZSbQ1AtEYZ4HwfeM5ed…> MCLS is currently spotlighting the following GALE Health Science resources: * GALE eBooks * GALE Interactive Chemistry * GALE Interactive Human Anatomy * GALE Interactive Science * GALE OneFile Health and Medicine * GALE OneFile Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine * GALE OneFile Nursing and Allied Health For more information, contact MCLS Group Purchasing at services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> or (800) 530-9019 ext 401. Stephanie D. Davis, M.S./M.B.A. Manager Group Purchasing Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 154 daviss(a)mcls.org<mailto:daviss@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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MeLCat COVID-19 Update #2
by Megan Dudek 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Hi all - With MeLCat now shut down, please * Go through your RIDES totes and check in ALL OF YOUR items * DO NOT run/print your paging slips * DO NOT fill any MeLCat requests * Just let those requests sit there. We are working on clearing those. * Continue sending exports to the data drop. If files are manually prepared, continue at whatever frequency you are able to complete. Auto- and manual data loading will continue. If you want to CONTINUE RIDES service, please let us know via https://mcls.org/rideshelp Everything is going to be fine. We are here for you. Contact us at melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> with any questions/issues/concerns. Watch for updates at https://mcls.org/melcatcovid. We will continue to send out information via the MeLCat, RIDES, Michlib-l lists. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeLCat Training & MeL Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 153 [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D31BE8.29D76160] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Fw: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
by Reed, Nyama 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Since some listservs won't allow me to share an attached picture and this was set up as a pic with a link, I have copied/pasted the info on the page here. https://www.libraryedge.org/coronavirus Learn How Other Libraries Are Responding The following examples highlight how public libraries of all sizes have expanded their online resources to keep their communities safe and informed. Robey Memorial Library<https://www.waukon.lib.ia.us/online-resources/egovt-resources/health-and-he…> (pop. 7,952) in Iowa and Caruthersville Public Library<http://cville.lib.mo.us/health-resources/> (pop. 6,168) in Missouri publish extensive links to health/wellness information sources on their web pages for residents to access at any time. East Brunswick Public Library<https://ilove.ebpl.org/corona-virus> (pop. 47,512) in New Jersey developed a directory of local, state, national and international agencies offering reliable information and timely updates about the coronavirus, including travel notices and mental health support. Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library<https://www.evpl.org/posts/evpl-and-coronavirus/> (pop. 180,974) in Indiana has developed fact sheets on coronavirus precautions and symptoms in multiple languages and provides information about taking advantage of their digital collection (including a newsletter with title recommendations). Athens Regional Library System<http://athenslibrary.org/186-services/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/8363-r…> (pop. 226,216) in Georgia has aggregated information on the outbreak response at the local and state level, including the local public health district. Los Angeles Public Library<https://www.lapl.org/coronavirus> (pop. 4,030,904) in California has developed an online information hub, readily available in both English and Spanish, providing tips for safety precautions and warnings about verified symptoms. Have a wonderful day, 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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Fwd: [econtent] Free, Simultaneous Access Duke Classics eBooks Collection and Audiobooks Collection "Purchases" Completed
by Jim Flury 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Fyi, in case other OverDrive library cooperatives or standalone OverDrive libraries are interested. 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 From: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> To: "econtent" <econtent(a)lists.tln.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:14:04 PM Subject: [econtent] Free, Simultaneous Access Duke Classics eBooks Collection and Audiobooks Collection "Purchases" Completed All, Although I am decidedly not an OverDrive selector by any stretch of anyone's imagination, I made the executive decision to "purchase" the free, 4,171 title simultaneous access Duke Classics eBook collection, as well as the free, 12 title simultaneous access Duke Classics eAudiobook collection. Those who have served as Download Destination selectors in the past will recall that we used to negotiate to get the Duke Classics titles for free. Eventually OverDrive decided to charge for the Duke Classics titles, at which point we let them expire. [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__company.overdrive.com_… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__company.overdrive.com_… | https://company.overdrive.com/2020/03/16/alert-no-cost-and-low-cost-ebook-a… ] 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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FW: Free TumbleBooks for Libraries
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Please see the offer below to all public libraries. I'm compiling a list of other "free" offerings to share out, if you know of any please feel free to email me the link off-list. Thank you, 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/> From: TumbleBooks <info(a)tumblebooks.com<mailto:info@tumblebooks.com>> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 7:49 AM Subject: TumbleBooks Offers Databases for Free to Public Libraries Toronto March 15, 2020 TumbleBooks, a world leader in online children's book databases, announced today it will make its family of online libraries available for free to all public libraries until at least August 31. Its flagship product, TumbleBooklibrary ( www.tumblebooklibrary.com [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>) is a collection of animated talking picture books, read-alongs, ebooks, quizzes, lesson plans, and educational games which is used by thousands of schools and public libraries in over 100 countries across the world. It is inviting public libraries across North America to email info(a)tumblebooks.com<mailto:info@tumblebooks.com> with subject line Free TumbleBooks in order to recieve free links to all three TumbleBook databases so they can be shared and accessed by their patrons from the comfort and safety of their homes. President and CEO Ron Zevy issued this statement: "During these difficult times we, like you, are only concerned with the safety and well being of our children. We put business concerns aside and work for the greater good of the community. We hope and pray our content can provide much needed entertainment, distraction, and education." TumbleBooks, based in Toronto, Canada owns and operates TumbleBookLibrary, TumbleMath, and TeenBookCloud. For more information contact: Rz(a)tumblebooks.com<mailto:Rz@tumblebooks.com> This email was sent to fmay(a)cityofcaldwell.org<mailto:fmay@cityofcaldwell.org> why did I get this? [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> unsubscribe from this list [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> update subscription preferences [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> Tumblebooks * 1560 Avenue Road, Unit 300 * Toronto, Ontario M5M 3X5 * Canada

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