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Metro Detroit Book & Author Society Grants
by Glenn Fischer 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Greeting everyone! The Metro Detroit Book & Author Society is now accepting applications for the $2,000 James C. Dance Award for the Arts grant and the $2,000 Mary J. Ritter Literacy Award grant. Please note: This year, we're moving to an online-only application process. No more printing, scanning, and attaching of forms! A link to the application form and guidelines for the Spring Luncheon on May 18th, 2020 is available at: bookandauthor.org/grants Applications are due no later than April 15th, 2020. ---------- Glenn Fischer Vice President, Metro-Detroit Book and Author Society Technology Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library www.cromaine.org

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National Library Legislative Day: How Friends, Trustees, and Foundations Can Get Involved-United for Libraries Free Webinar
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

United for Libraries is hosting a live webinar for members, "National Library Legislative Day: How Friends, Trustees, and Foundations Can Get Involved<http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars/mmf>," on Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Emily Wagner, Deputy Director of Advocacy Communications, ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy Office, will discuss what we can we expect in 2020 for library policy and funding. Hear about the latest library advocacy issues as the country heads to the polls for a momentously important election. Learn about National Library Legislative Day, a two-day educational event where attendees learn from policy experts and raise awareness among federal legislators about how and why libraries are vital to communities across America. Deborah Doyle, chair of the United for Libraries Legislative Committee will give tips for advocates, and share her experiences meeting with legislators and advocating for libraries. The live session and its recording are free for United for Libraries members (including Statewide Group Members). To register, United for Libraries members should login to the members-only zones: www.ala.org/united/trusteezone<http://www.ala.org/united/trusteezone>, www.ala.org/united/friendszone<http://www.ala.org/united/friendszone>, or www.ala.org/united/states<http://www.ala.org/united/states> for Statewide Group Members. Members can also receive a registration link by emailing united(a)ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org>. The Library of Michigan provides all Michigan public libraries with membership in United for Libraries. Please follow instructions for statewide group members when registering. For full details see the ALA press release here http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2020/02/united-libraries-host-nation… Shannon White Library Development Manager 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> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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CSLP Newsletter: February 2020
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Great ideas & resources below to help your library #ImagineYourStory this summer.... View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] The 2020 Incentive Catalog is live! Click here to view! https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/32e3a985-df50-41…] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Puss-in-Boots Puppet Play! - Alas and alack! My brothers have inherited our father’s mill and donkey, and all I have is a cat. A sweet kitty, but still – it’s a cat! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/_compresseds/8ada7e70-c…] We've all been there. Just when life seems to offer fame and fortune on a silver platter, someone gives you a cat. Usually, this event does not translate into a very interesting story, and certainly not one you would consider basing a puppet show script on. However, do not despair! CSLP's own Treasurer, Anne Lemay, has a wonderful adaptation of a Puss-in-Boots story. This adaptation is stage ready, and perfect for a summer performance. The complete script can be found in the Online Manual, and through this direct link: https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/puss-in-boots-puppet-p…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Need a star for the show? Puss-in-Boots puppets are available in the CSLP online store: https://www.cslpreads.org/product/2020-plush-puppet/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Did you have a program that was out of this world? Do you have an innovative idea to help patrons "Imagine Their Story"? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Imagine Your Story with Canva by April Mazza As CSLP state representative for Massachusetts, I collect statistics and information from nearly 300 public libraries throughout the Commonwealth regarding their summer library programs. One common theme from year-to-year is the desire for more marketing ideas and promotional tools. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/5ecde7c2-3e3d-41…] I was thinking about how to support this need when I learned of CSLP’s revised Rules of Use, which now allows for members to use artwork and slogans on any print materials. I also happen to use Canva, a free, web-based design tool, and have taught workshops on how libraries can use it to create engaging print and digital materials. It seemed like all these things aligned into a new learning opportunity I called “Imagine Your Story with Canva: Using Visuals to Enhance and Promote Your Summer Library Program”. In addition to covering CSLP resources such as the ROU, fonts and colors, and downloading the artwork from the manual, we also make use of the new Social Media Toolkit which has fantastic suggestions for social media content and an easy to implement timeline. The in-person, hands-on workshops are accompanied by an online guide: http://guides.masslibsystem.org/slp/2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fguides.mas…> which will be updated in the next few weeks as new resources become available. I have made many of my designs available as templates on the guide and I invite you to access them through Canva (you can easily register for a free account if you do not have one). You will then be able to customize any of the designs to fit your library’s summer program. If you are new to Canva, check out the “Getting Started with Canva” link under “Resources” where you will find a recorded webinar as well as links to Canva tutorials on everything from tips & tricks to design skills. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/f6019a20-c99f-4f…] Increasingly, public libraries are feeding hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s Child and Community Well-Being committee is developing resources to support and encourage library participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives to support health, wellness, and community well-being. These resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. Food for Thought at the Somerville Public Library by Lilly Sundell-Thomas, Deputy Director and Meg Ragland, Programming and Outreach Librarian Somerville Public Library, Somerville, MA People in Somerville, Massachusetts, love to garden. But in a city with more than 80,000 residents packed into just over 4 square miles, the safe and affordable opportunities to do so are pretty limited. Wait list times for a community garden plot can take as long as two years! We wondered: could we transform some of the library’s green space into a teaching garden, and build programming around it to promote health and wellness, teach practical life skills, and build community? [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/69ad7309-3d12-4f…] In 2018 we applied for, and were awarded, a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and in 2019 we began an urban gardening initiative at the Somerville Public Library (SPL), which we named “Food For Thought”. Using the grant funding and partnerships with local businesses and organizations, SPL created a raised-bed teaching garden on the Central Library lawn to provide residents of all ages with the opportunity to learn about and experience hands-on planting, harvesting, and maintenance of the garden, and to develop their capacity to garden at home in containers and the small green spaces available in Somerville. Supporting programs and activities included hands-on gardening workshops throughout the growing season, an Arbor Day and Urban Gardening Fair and a harvest festival, urban gardening lectures, cooking workshops, mobile library pop-ups, and children’s programming. The Arbor Day/Urban Gardening Fair is a great example of the power of community partnerships. The fair was a community event that took place during the City’s SustainaVille week (SustainaVille is home to the City’s programs and initiatives to reduce the community’s contribution to climate change). The program was originally slated to be a community planting day to celebrate the Library’s new gardens, but we were able to widen the scope to become a mini-sustainability fair by partnering with the Somerville Office of Sustainability & Environment and the Somerville Urban Forestry Division. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/56015a6a-0269-45…] Our event included not only planting of the raised bed gardens, but also crafts and activities for kids (the worm bin was a huge hit), tables from local gardening and environmental organizations, and tree planting at a nearby park. Based on the success of the program and building on the foundation afforded by the LSTA grant, we’re very excited “Food for Thought” will continue into its second year in 2020! What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2020: Theme/Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy; Slogan/”Imagine Your Story” Artist/LeUyen Pham 2021: Theme/Animals; Slogan/”Tails and Tales” Artist/Salina Yoon 2022: Theme/Oceanography; Slogan/TBD Artist/Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme/TBD; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/53439c2e-a9d…] Was this forwarded to you? Click here to sign up for your own copy of the newsletter!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com…> [Facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [Pinterest]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> [Twitter]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [Website]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> _______________________________________________

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Storytime for Presenters
by smase mmll.org 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Hello All, We are opening up registration for our Storytime for Presenters workshops. They will be offered in four quadrants of our library cooperative, but anyone can sign up to attend. Only $20 for non-members. March 6th session (Alden) - register by March 2nd March 13th session (Ludington) - register by March 9th March 18th session (Mecosta) - register by March 13th March 25th session (Benzonia) - register by March 20th See all information and registration link here: https://www.mmll.org/workshops-webinars/workshops ~Sheryl ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sheryl L. Mase, Director <mailto:smase@mmll.org> Mid-Michigan Library League 201 N. Mitchell, Suite 302, Cadillac MI 49601 phone: 231-775-3037 fax: 231-775-1749 smase(a)mmll.org<mailto:smase@mmll.org> ~ visit us on facebook<https://www.facebook.com/4mmll>

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Job Posting: Library Director, Menomonee Fall, WI
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Menomonee Falls Public Library in Wisconsin is seeking a new library director. You'll find more information at: https://www.menomoneefallslibrary.org/library-director/ 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>

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Advanced rates for Spring Institute expire today!
by Rachel Ash 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

If you haven't yet registered or you are still considering attending but haven't decided- I wanted to send a reminder to encourage you to join us at Spring Institute next month. We are really excited about Spring Institute this year and we hope you can make it! We have an awesome lineup of speakers, sessions and special events. Guest speakers include acclaimed author Alex Gino and Cori Doerrfeld, author and illustrator of our 2019 Mitten Award winner The Rabbit Listened! Plus, fun networking activities and events planned throughout the conference will help you build and strengthen relationships with your Michigan colleagues! >From the Wednesday evening reception at the University of Michigan Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery, to our popular "Cool Things my Library Does" reception, a Bookmobile rally, and trivia challenge lunch- we've planned Spring Institute so attendees can have fun while learning and networking. And the best part? Everything is included with registration! Register today at www.milibraries.com/spring-institute<http://www.milibraries.com/spring-institute> We can't wait to see you there! [Web Icon resized] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Library of Things Barcoding Responses
by Jonesville District Library 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Thank you to all who responded to my original request about how you barcode washable items in your "Library of Things" collections. There were 12 libraries that responded. It was pretty much split down the middle on how to barcode items. Most use either: 1. a binder or file with pictures and barcodes of the items 2. a plastic bag or case with barcodes attached Here are the basics from each response: Cromaine has sports equipment that they write the barcode number on with a sharpie. Ransom has cake pans they keep off site and a book with pictures and barcodes - a patron can browse and put in a request. Adrian puts cake pans in puppet bags with barcodes on bag. They also include a laminated sheet of basic instructions of icing a cake. Houghton Lake puts their items such as cake pans, hotspots, and stem kits in barcoded cases. Menominee County has 2 binders with pictures and barcodes. They keep the actual items out of patron reach until selected from the binder. Bayliss writes barcodes on cake pans using a sharpie - rewriting as needed. They also use a binder with pictures and barcodes. Herrick uses cases with tags that are zip-tied to the case. They credit the idea from Capital Area District Library. Howard Miller uses zippered totes with tags. North Adams assigns their puppets a number and write it on the tag of the puppet. A binder with the numbers and barcodes is at the circulation desk. Dewitt uses bags with laminated barcodes zip-tied to it. Three Oaks uses a card file with barcoded cards. They have no markings on their cake pans and have had no issues so far. Richfield Township uses a Binder with tabs and laminated sheets with barcodes. I hope this info helps other libraries as much as it did for my library. We have not started a "Library of Things" collection yet, but I hope to soon. Love the idea of keeping the items in storage (out of patron reach) until needed. Thanks again for all your responses! -Laura Orlowski, director Jonesville District Library

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Registration for the 2020 Beginning Workshop is Now Open
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Greetings! Registration for the 2020 Beginning Workshop<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> is now open! To register, visit the Library of Michigan's event registration system<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofm…>. Beginning Workshop is an intensive 3-day workshop for library staff seeking a level 3 or 4 certificate. Content is geared towards attendees with little or no previous library experience. Subjects include collections, customer service, technology, library law, programming, and much more. For details on the agenda and lodging reservations visit: http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop.<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michiga…> Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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HP Reveal Replacement...
by Gail Nartker 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Hello Library Community - We were using HP Reveal with our Teen Newsletter. The free program allowed us to insert live videos in to the paper newsletter and people with the HP Reveal app could watch the videos. As HP Reveal is no longer available we are looking for another free program that would allow us to continue to do this. Is anyone using something that you might want to recommend? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks! Gail Gail Nartker, Director Sandusky District Library 55 East Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810.648.2644 http://sandusky.lib.mi.us

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Free Toner/Drum Units
by Erin Schmandt 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

I have some new printer supplies that would be free to whomever can use them: 2 Brother DR-110CL drum units 1 Brother TN-115C (Cyan) Please contact me off-list. Erin N. Schmandt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 x102 [Caro-Area-District-Library-Logo]

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