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YALSA updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

ALA COVID-19 Response Page In addition to its Pandemic Preparedness Resources<http://www.ala.org/tools/atoz/pandemic-preparedness> page, ALA has created a COVID-19 Response<http://www.ala.org/tools/ala-covid-19-response> page. The page showcases up-to-date and upcoming resources, webinars, events, and more, specifically from ALA. Learn<http://www.ala.org/tools/ala-covid-19-response> more. Save the Date! 2020 Teens' Top Ten Nominees Announcement The announcement of the 2020 Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> Nominees will take place on Monday, April 27 instead of its usual date during National Library Week. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement on the Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> web page and Twitter<https://twitter.com/yalsa>. Remote Programming Ideas Many of us are under quarantine and our libraries are closed, but that doesn't mean the programs have to stop. Instead of in-house teen programming, we must flex our out-of-the-box brain to come up with some remote programs. There are several teen librarians who are already doing some great remote programs<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/6569/remote-programming> on Instagram and other websites. Check out the Programming HQ<http://hq.yalsa.net/index.html> for some ideas. If you are doing some remote programming that you would like to share, post<http://hq.yalsa.net/programs/share.html> it to the HQ. YALS Journal Archive Did you know you can access a free archive<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/yals/yals-archive/> of our quarterly journal, Young Adult Library Services (YALS)? View<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/yals/yals-archive/> the list of available issues now. Please note that some older issues may not be available. Webinar: Building a Strong Teen Nonfiction Collection Thursday, May 14; 2PM Eastern Join YALSA for a three-part webinar series about collection development. The first part will feature recent Nonfiction Award Committee members in a discussion of all things teen nonfiction! Find out why certain titles rise above the rest, and how that plays into a substantial collection that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, as well as appealing. You will also learn about ways to sell the content to your users, and methods to encourage library staff to target potential nonfiction readers (and who they might be). Learn<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> more and register for $29. Book Award Suggestion Forms Did you know you can suggest titles to be considered a nominee for our book awards? If you've read a recent title that you think would be a good fit, please submit them via the appropriate form below. * 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> YALSA Blog Post Round-Up * Serving Teens During COVID-19<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2020/04/13/serving-teens-during-covid-19/> * Kelly Czarnecki wins 2021-2022 YALSA presidency<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2020/04/09/kelly-czarnecki-elected-2021-2022-yals…> * COVID-19: Guide to Handling Materials<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2020/03/30/covid-19-guide-to-handling-materials/> * Keeping Yourself Engaged While Your Library/School is Closed<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2020/03/26/covid-19-while-your-library-and-or-sch…> * 2020 Hub Reading Challenge - April Check-In<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/04/01/2020-hub-reading-challenge-april…> * Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2021) Nominees Round Up, April 17 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/04/17/best-fiction-for-young-adults-bf…> * Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2021) Nominees Round Up, April 16 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/04/16/great-graphic-novels-ggn2021-nom…> * Amazing Audiobooks (#AA2021) Nominees Round Up, April 15 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/04/15/amazing-audiobooks-aa2021-nomine…> * Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2021) Nominees Round Up, April 14 Edition<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2020/04/14/quick-picks-for-reluctant-reader…> 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/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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Announcing the Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) Grants
by Katie Wittenauer 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Greetings from Michigan Humanities -- Please see below for our announcement of the Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) Grants and join us for the information meeting this Thursday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m. Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/> ________________________________ [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=0449f544-e37e-4aa6-b27a-5dd21131a690&a=1102142…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/3dd6b6bd-38ee-4553-82f6-05547…] Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants Announcement April 20, 2020 Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) Grants In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Humanities is providing emergency CARES Act funding to museums, libraries, archives, historic sites, and other humanities-focused nonprofits impacted by the pandemic throughout Michigan. Michigan Humanities Organizations Pandemic Emergency (H.O.P.E.) Grants of up to $10,000 are now available to provide general operating support with an emphasis on maintaining personnel. Michigan H.O.P.E. Grant FAQs Who is eligible? The applicant organization must be a nonprofit authorized to operate in the state of Michigan. The organization need not be incorporated and may be a public agency. Individuals are not eligible. What amount of funding is available? Applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in Michigan H.O.P.E grant funding. The actual amount awarded might be less than amount requested and will be determined by the MI H.O.P.E. grant review committee. No matching funds are required for Michigan H.O.P.E. grants. When and how can my organization apply? The online application is now open via Michigan Humanities' grant and program online portal. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis beginning the week of April 27, 2020. Organizations will receive an award notification within two weeks of submitting an application. For questions about Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants, please contact James Nelson, Director of Grants, at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>.<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org> Find the application link and additional details on the Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants page of our website.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> Michigan H.O.P.E. Grants information meeting At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, join Michigan Humanities staff members to learn about the Michigan H.O.P.E. Grant opportunities. This information meeting will be held via Zoom and include details about funding eligibility, an overview of the application process, and time for questions from meeting attendees. Registration is required. * Please limit one registrant per organization if at all possible. * The Zoom link and password will be sent to you following registration. * The meeting will be recorded and available for viewing. Register for the information meeting<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> MichiganHumanites.org<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> | 517-372-7770 [Facebook] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> [Twitter] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> [Instagram] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JpGIwkTso8pQG0IS-U08VSizjrd82DwrQ8ZyoOpHSw17…> Michigan Humanities | 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100, Okemos, MI 48864 Unsubscribe kwittenauer(a)mihumanities.org<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001usD4Ls5DPzQ55U0tLB-MfA%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001usD4Ls5DPzQ55U0tLB-MfA%3D&…> | About Constant Contact<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact> Sent by ctaggart(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:ctaggart@mihumanities.org> in collaboration with [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Online Course: - Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for You and Your Library Users (InfoPeople.org)
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for You and Your Library Users<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=901&reset=1> When: May 12th, 2020 12:00 PM-June 8th, 2020 4:30 PM Cost: $200* Host: InfoPeople.org<http://www.infopeople.org/> Description: Would you like to find out more about data privacy and become a better data privacy advocate for your library patrons? It seems like every day you hear of a new data breach. While there is no such thing as foolproof security and privacy, there are many tools and techniques you can learn to greatly decrease your chances of something bad happening. In this 4-week online course you will learn how to use several technologies in order to protect your data from being exposed. With the knowledge from this course you will be able to: * Use several technologies to protect your data in situations such as use of public wi-fi, use of mobile payment systems, and lost or stolen devices. * Understand the advantages of password managers and two-factor authentication and know methods for setting them up. * Find out whether your personal information has been exposed in a data breach, and know what you should do about it. * Understand how your data is being used for targeted advertising and be able to take steps to protect it. * Understand the differences between private web browsing, anonymous web browsing, and encrypted web browsing and be familiar with tools for each. * Know why a person might want to use encryption for text messaging, phone calls, or email, and know how to use technology for this purpose. * Identify options for video and audio privacy when using voice assistants and webcams. By the end of this course learners will be able to create a personal security and privacy action plan for their data as well develop a plan for a privacy workshop or programming in their library. *Did you know that ARSL members can apply for a fee waver for InfoPeople.org courses? Apply for the Rural Library Course Fee Waiver<https://infopeople.org/content/rural-library-course-fee-waiver-form>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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FW: Innovative Ways to Promote the Census to your families
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Please excuse any cross-posting, but there are some great ways compiled by NHSA<http://view.email-nhsa.org/?qs=25c30b3bfac7c0bca50186788f8e687b16df3ba3ef0e…> (below) to engage families in your community through your eNewsletters and social media. 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/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated] To view this email as a web page, go here.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fview.email…> [NHSA Logo]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> Innovative Ways to Promote the Census [http://image.email-nhsa.org/lib/fe9812727561017974/m/2/8bc7aec5-1dc1-4fc9-a…]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> The 2020 U.S. Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 70 million households have already responded–that’s nearly half the country! In the 2010 census, children under four were the most likely age group to go uncounted, with an estimated 2.2 million young children missing, resulting in fewer resources for their communities over the past decade. Let’s make sure we count all kids in 2020!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> As a trusted voice in communities, Head Start plays an important role in spreading the word about the importance of filling out the census. With many census promotion measures moved online due to COVID-19, it’s particularly important to find ways to reach families who may not have digital access. How about placing printed materials in students’ grab-and-go lunch bags? Check out this blog from the National Count All Kids Committee<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> for innovative ways that early education advocates like you can promote the 2020 census right now. Still have centers open? Head Start California has also done an amazing job of ensuring every kid is counted by setting up tablets in the lobbies of Head Start programs that are still open to serve essential workers, so that when parents come in to drop off their children, they can answer the census online. Read more about their efforts here<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…>! Additional resources to help promote the 2020 Census: * Nickelodeon<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> videos, flyers, and social media tools free to download and share. * Statistics in Schools<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> resources that can be used for at-home and distance learning. * Sesame Street<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> PSAs, flyers, and worksheets. Learn more about Census Bureau adjustments due to COVID-19<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…>. [Facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> [Twitter]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> [Instagram]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> Instagram<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> [LinkedIn]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> LinkedIn<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> This email was sent by the National Head Start Association 1651 Prince St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States We respect your right to privacy - view our policy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…> [http://image.email-nhsa.org/lib/fe9812727561017974/m/1/88c41e79-6765-4dd2-a…]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.emai…>

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Register now! LM MiYouth Webinars - Spring 2020
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

The Library of Michigan knows that schedules are ever-changing at this point, but we wanted to offer some engaging professional development for Youth Services staff over the coming weeks... All the training listed below will support in-library and/or virtual programming for youth and teen services. All MiYouth webinars listed below will be recorded and sent to registrants, so sign-up today. For a full listing of LM events please see our registration site.<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventL…> Singing Our Way to Literacy!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told Friday, April 24, 2020 10:00 AM ET Singing with children is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to increase reading and writing readiness. It also serves as "Storytime Glue." You don't have to sing well to share music with kids - you just need give yourself permission! Join, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss for a webinar filled with rhythms, rhymes, songs and silliness. Learn to use simple rhythm instruments and props to move and groove with kids. Discover how singing refines auditory discrimination and sequencing, improves listening skills, creates phonological awareness, print awareness, enriches vocabulary and uplifts our mood! Webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event. Registered attendees will get a link to the recording after the webinar. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Motion<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…>! with Longway Planetarium's Laurie Bone Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:00 AM ET In this STEM training, Longway Planetarium's Laurie Bone will provide background information about forces and motion, and share connections to the Next Generation Science Standards. Some easy, tried and true activities that you can do virtually with your patrons using everyday household items will be demonstrated. Webinar participants will also receive links to information sheets that support each activity so that you can create a "Motion" STEM program, either in the library or virtually, for your families. Wandoo Reader Overview with DEMCO Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:00 PM ET Link will be sent to account holders from Demco, so make sure you look for support(a)evancedsolutions.com<mailto:support@evancedsolutions.com> or check with your director. Wandoo Reader Deep Dive with DEMCO Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:00 PM ET Link will be sent to account holders from Demco, so make sure you look for support(a)evancedsolutions.com<mailto:support@evancedsolutions.com> or check with your director. Childhood Trauma in a Time of Crisis<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Dr. Amelia Siders, Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan Tuesday, May 5, 2020 2:00 PM ET For some children, home is not a safe place. Take a deeper look at what some children might be experiencing in this time of crisis, how it might affect learning, how to recognize the signs of abuse, and how public libraries might best serve these children. Dr. Amelia Siders will be our presenter, she is the Director of Clinical Practice Development and Education, at the Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan. Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) partner with prosecutors, law enforcement, and protective services to coordinate the investigation of child maltreatment-often child sexual abuse. CACs also provide support to child survivors of abuse so that those kids can get back to being kids. DIY Puppets and Props to Support Imagine Your Story<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told Friday, May 8, 2020 10:00 AM ET "Story" is a part of a child's first language and key to exploring and understanding their world. Imaginative play is essential to a healthy childhood and a more compassionate, fulfilling adulthood. And so, providing children opportunities for open-ended narrative play with puppets and props will not only allow them to develop social skills like sharing and cooperation, it will also help use their imagination to grow in language and literacy! In this webinar, facilitated by Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss, learn how to provide children with simple puppets and props from every-day household items to provide "anytime, anywhere" opportunities for narrative play. STEM in the Kitchen<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Longway Planetarium's Laurie Bone Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:00 AM ET In this STEM training Longway Planetarium's Laurie Bone will introduce some basic chemistry concepts while demonstrating fun and easy-to-do chemistry activities straight from the kitchen. Activities that you can do virtually with your patrons using everyday kitchen tools will be demonstrated. Webinar participants will also receive links to information sheets that support each activity so that you can create a "STEM in the Kitchen" program, either in the library or virtually, for your families. Literacy All Day, Every Day: How to Present Easy-to- Use Language and Literacy Tips to Parents and Caregivers<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:00 AM ET Parents and caregivers know the value of the storytime programs; librarians not only provide valuable language experiences, they model good practices! But how do we help parents understand that language experience is something they can provide for their children all-day, every day? Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will model a Ready-to-Use Parent Presentation that librarians can use to encourage parents to engage their children in quality language experiences during the course of a regular day with their kids. These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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Freegal
by Ahlers, Teresa 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Hello all, For those libraries who have Freegal- Who do you get it from? How do you and your patrons like it? Thanks in advance! Terrie Ahlers Supervisor of Adult Services 1710 W. Saint Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 989-837-3451 tahlers(a)midland-mi.org

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Update on my sister
by Reed, Nyama 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Dear Friends, I mentioned my sister a couple weeks ago when first posting about dealing with covid and having medical paperwork ready "just in case." I regret to say my sister, Angie, passed away Thu 4/16 around 4pm in Michigan. She was 37 and has two daughters, 15 and 18. While she had two negative covid tests, the doctors still considered her positive bc of her symptoms and how her body responded to treatment. Thank you all for your love, support, and warm thoughts the last couple of weeks. I hope you are all able to stay safe and well during these times. Sincerely, 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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Ancestry.com One Month Remote Access Extension For Public Libraries
by Jim Flury 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Good Morning, Most of you probably know this already but in case not, ProQuest is extending remote access for Ancestry.com for public libraries until the end of May. Remote access to Ancestry.com for public libraries was due to expire April 30. [ https://support.proquest.com/articledetail?id=kA13r0000003VNdCAM | https://support.proquest.com/articledetail?id=kA13r0000003VNdCAM ] 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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June B. Mendel Award Winner 2020: Portage Lake District Library
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

This week, we'll be highlighting each of the winners of RLC 2020. Today is the June B. Mendel Excellence Award for Small and Rural Library Service. It comes with a $1,000 cash prize. The winner is: Portage Lake District Library. Director: Dillon Geshel Service population: circa 11,100 Superiorland co-op 5 full-time, 15 part-time staff The Portage Lake District Library (PLDL) has become the heart of the rural Upper Peninsula community of Houghton, Portage Township and Hancock, Michigan. PLDL has refocused its community programming efforts towards hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that leverage unique staff expertise to provide programs for learning and engagement. This initiative has resulted in cooking demos, graphic design and coding classes, do-it yourself slime-making events, and a 7-day arts and ecology expedition to a remote forested island in Lake Superior. Over the summer, PLDL continued to expand a series of programs hosted at the Downtown Houghton Farmer's Market, a weekly market co-hosted by the PLDL and the City of Houghton co-host a Farmer's Market. The library brings Braille story walks, story time events, scavenger hunts, live music, and Biblio Bistro. BB offered a quick and easy cooking class using fresh produce from the weekly market. In partnership with a Registered Dietician from a local hospital, library staff prepped and cooked meals and provided recipes and dietary information for event attendees. This year also saw a continuation of Market Bucks, an innovative food voucher program for Summer Reading Program participants. Children and families who finished the reading program were awarded a $5 voucher to the farmer's market, enabling them to buy fresh, local produce while also helping to sustain our local food economy. Over the last three years, Market Bucks has become a staple of their Summer Reading Program. Through a partnership with the Rabbit Island Foundation, the library launched an artist-in-residence program for area students. Rabbit Island School is a unique, place-based arts and ecology expedition. In July, the library awarded five full scholarships to area high school students who spent a week on the island, reading, writing, painting, sketching, carving spoons, creating natural dye from plants, cooking, fishing, identifying local flora and fauna, and building an island community. In October, the Rabbit Island School participants presented their work at an art exhibit for their peers, families, and public patrons. A packed room of community members attended the exhibit, which included an art display, a documentary film about their experience, and a photo slideshow. Over the last year, PLDL has also been working with a neighboring school district to revitalize a school public library for students and public patrons. After decades of limited services at the Hancock School Public Library, the school district entered into a contract with PLDL to increase services and resources. Using a nominal amount of contractual revenue, the Hancock Library has been able to add new open hours, hire a dedicated staff, provide oversight from PLDL's MLIS Director Dillon Geshel, and perhaps most importantly, make trained librarians available to students during all hours of the school day. Since PLDL began managing the Hancock library in November of 2018, the overall circulation of library materials has more than doubled; library card sign-ups have more than tripled, and thousands more patrons visited the library compared to the prior year. In 2019, after the library's recent strategic planning process revealed a pressing need for additional quiet and collaborative work spaces at PLDL, an exciting new resource was also made available to our patrons. A collaboration with Houghton County's first co-working space, 101 Quincy, made a 2-day pass available for checkout to library patrons. Library cardholders could checkout the pass to spend time in a shared, creative workspace designed for individuals and groups who need a place to work. This resource proved to be a great option for self-employed library patrons looking for comfortable, shared workspace. Please join me in congratulating the staff of the Portage Lake District Library on their FaceBook page<https://www.facebook.com/pldl.org/>. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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Re-Opening Guidelines from East Lansing
by Debbie Mikula 18 Apr '20

18 Apr '20

Kristin Shelley, Director of the East Lansing Public Library shared her draft of re-opening guidelines at this week’s MLA Coffee Hour. Here it is for your perusal: East Lansing Public Library Guidelines for Reopening after a Pandemic: These guidelines are an outline on phasing in the opening of the library after a closure due to a pandemic. They are not intended to answer all questions, but rather are meant to guide staff and to be a fluid, working document as information continues to develop. Library services and workflow will change as we determine how to be public facing and serve the needs of the public. The staff composition and duties will change because workflow will be different. The reality is that we may not need the number of staff that we currently have or have them in the positions that they are currently working. Staff must be flexible and able to shift job tasks quickly. We will communicate guidelines and progress of plan often to staff. A minimum number of circulation and page staff with a supervisor(s) will report first to clean, disinfect then shelve items returned during the closure, once staff are able to return to working in the library. Staff who can work from home, until the library is fully open, will be encouraged to do so. Returned items will be quarantined for 24 hours before being disinfected and shelved. Library will be “readied” for full public reopening. Plexiglas shields will be in place at Service Desk and public computers –Library Design Associates has a design for these, but ELPL used a local sign company to make these for us (Foresight Supersign). Administrative staff will report to the library to set up signs, shields, gloves, masks, hand sanitizer stations and “holding room” (see below) prior to library being reopened to the public. Service hours will be determined, and an optimum amount of staff will be scheduled. Staff hours may be reduced or changed depending on service hours and need. Public hours may be phased in over a few weeks (i.e. open later and close earlier.) There may be limits on how many patrons will be allowed in the building at a time. We will follow the guidelines of the health department. We are investigating purchasing bookmark timers from Amazon to handout as patrons enter—patrons have 30-45 minutes to be in the library—when leave another patron can come in—keep optimum number of patrons in the building at a time. Changes in services will be communicated to the staff and community. Staff with be trained on new services. Curbside service will be instituted and ready to roll out before the building is reopen to the public. Curbside delivery will be encouraged and launched as a service point to help with physical distancing. ELPL may use the front portion of the foyer between the two sets of automatic, sliding doors for this service before we fully reopen to the public or the staff area silver doors by the drive-up book return. Outside hold lockers will be purchased and installed. Possible companies include D-Tech, Bibliotheca, American Locker and Leid Products. Additional hotspots will be purchased and laptops for checkout—ordered and additional 30 T-Mobile hotspots. Materials by mail will be expanded to patrons who want to use this service, again this allows for physical distancing to continue while providing library materials to patrons. We may partner with Michigan State University Libraries on this service since they already fully offer this service. Online library card application and issuing will continue, be encouraged, and the norm. At the point that the library opens to the public, good hygiene and physical distancing signs will be in place in the public areas and restrooms, these signs may include floor markers on where patrons should stand to wait for assistance at the Service Desk. The floor marker signs are available from First Impression Print and Marketing (www.fipprint.com.) Both staff and public spaces will be reconfigured, as much as possible, to allow for physical distancing. Some public computers may need to be “out of service” to maintain social distancing. Again, Plexiglas shields may be placed around the computers. A regimen for cleaning computers, monitors, mice after every use will be put in place, as other libraries instituted after the Swine Flu. The use of meeting rooms will not be permitted unless physical distancing can be guaranteed, and the number of meeting attendees is 10 or less. Once the meeting rooms fully reopen, we will follow the guidelines of allowable numbers of people in a gathering set by the Governor/health department. Areas of the building may be cordoned off when we first reopen—for example the small study rooms, the fireplace seating area. Stacks may be open to two people at a time. The Children’s Area may be limited to a few families at a time. Toys will be slowly reintroduced to the children’s area and only the play things that are easily disinfected. Regularly scheduled cleaning of toys and the Children’s Area will happen many times throughout the day. Staff will encourage patrons to use self-checkout stations to check out most materials. In person programming will not happen for at least one month after opening or until physical distancing and the number of people who can gather together are relaxed. Programming will continue online including, but not limited to, Summer Reading Program, storytimes, teen programs, craft, job help tutorials and book discussions. Volunteers, which includes library volunteers, Peckham and Friends of the Library, will not be in the building until the library can reopen to the public. Physical distancing will be maintained when we reopen, therefore, we will restrict the number of volunteers in the staff area/nonpublic areas to one at any given time. Library staff will not accept donations of materials for the Friends of the Library for two months after the library fully opens to the public. This will give staff time to become comfortable with the new services offered and to configure the staff area for curbside pickup. Collection development and selection will continue to shift to digital collections, and the budget will shift to further develop digital collections. Staff Hygiene and Safety: Much of the cleaning guidelines and staff hygiene and safety guidelines came from a webinar conducted by the CDC. (Mitigating COVID-19 When Managing Paper-Based, Circulating, and Other Types of Collections<https://youtu.be/iuuczmz4BR0>.) There is a link to a list of EPA suggested disinfectants at cdc.gov. Staff need to have their temperature taken at the staff door * If they have a temperature of 99 degrees or up, they need to go home * Staff will wear masks while working and gloves will be encouraged. We will follow guidelines of the health department on this. Good hygiene signs will be posted in the staff areas Staff and public areas will be thoroughly cleaned before the library re-opens * Only staff (determined number pages, circulation staff and supervisors) needed to clean/disinfect returned materials, shelve materials will report the first few days. * Public and staff areas will be cleaned routinely and often throughout the day with disinfectant. * Restrooms both staff and public will be cleaned several times per day. We will work with the custodial services company to schedule more cleanings. High-risk staff need to make the best and most responsible decision for themselves on whether they will return to work, and they need to share this decision with library administration as soon as possible. A “holding room,” for a staff member or patron who exhibits symptoms of a coronavirus, will be designated where a staff member or a patron will remain until they can go home or safely leave. The room will be cordoned off for 24 hours, after someone has been placed in it. If we can we will open the windows. After the 24-hour period, the room will be professionally cleaned with soap and water then disinfected. New Cleaning Guidelines From Pandemic Plan: Opening: Staff member #1 Wipe down with disinfectant wipes or cleaner: Door handles Tops/backs of plastic/wood chairs Check-in station Self-checks, clean and then clean screens with Windex Cart/book truck handles Any other areas you see fit to clean Staff member #2 - Service Desk staff member Wipe down with disinfectant wipes or cleaner: Service desk surfaces Computers Monitors Scanners Mice Copier/print station (public and staff) Any other areas you see fit to clean Staff member #3 - PIC Wipe down with disinfectant wipes or cleaner: Public computers, clean and then clean screens with Windex Catalog computers, clean and then clean screens with Windex Maker Studio computers, clean and then clean screens with Windex iPads, clean and then clean screens with Windex Mice Any other areas you see fit to clean Cleaning after opening: Service Desk staff members Wipe down with disinfectant wipes or cleaner throughout the shift: Service Desk Computers—clean after every user Mice Scanners Any other areas you see fit to clean PIC - wipe down surfaces while patrolling Resources to refer to: ala.org cdc.gov epa.gov Here is a link to another reopening plan that is in phases from a Wyoming library that is more generic: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2flibrary.wyo.gov%2fwp-co…

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