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ALA News (Extra Edition): Public libraries launch, expand services during COVID-19 pandemic
by Jennifer L. Dean 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

We received an ALA News Extra at the end of last week... Public libraries launch, expand services during COVID-19 pandemic<https://bit.ly/2JSqnp1> As public libraries close their buildings to the public, staff continue to serve their communities in innovative ways. Those are among the chief findings the Public Library Association (PLA) announced today in the broadest survey of public libraries’ response to the pandemic to date, with 2,545 unique responses nationwide. Most respondents (98%) reported their buildings were closed to the public but, in many cases, staff continued to expand access to digital resources, launch virtual programs and coordinate services with local government agencies. Read more<https://bit.ly/2JSqnp1> ALA awards additional 21 Library Census Equity Fund grantees<https://bit.ly/2Rq3Unq> The American Library Association (ALA) and the LOR Foundation announced that 21 additional libraries will receive Library Census Equity Fund mini-grants of $2,000 to bolster their service to hard-to-count communities and help achieve a complete count in the 2020 Census.  Read more<https://bit.ly/2Rq3Unq> DC’s Wonder Woman to lasso up Library Card Sign-up Month 2020<https://bit.ly/2Xqe4Z0> This September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. Read more<https://bit.ly/2Xqe4Z0> New Wonder Woman, Banned Books Week materials, and more from ALA Graphics<https://bit.ly/3aSuXiV> ALA Graphics is excited to announce more than a dozen new products in the summer catalog. Packed with new posters, bookmarks, and incentives for upcoming celebrations and more, there’s something for everyone. Wonder Woman appears on the catalog cover, taking the spotlight as the honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. She encourages everyone to Lasso a Library Card this September on a poster, bookmark, and sticker. Read more<https://bit.ly/3aSuXiV> LLAMA webinar offers a more effective way to give employee feedback<https://bit.ly/2x6bFbj> The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “How to give effective feedback,” at 1:30-3:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 15. This webinar will present proven strategies for creating an environment for productive coaching conversations, discuss best practices on how to give and receive feedback, walk through scenarios of feedback gone wrong, and show how to repair relationships damaged by poorly executed feedback. Read more<https://bit.ly/2x6bFbj> ALA 2020 ELECTION RESULTS Kelly Czarnecki wins 2021-2022 YALSA presidency<https://bit.ly/39YNybE> AWARDS AND GRANTS Andrea Trudeau receives AASL Frances Henne Award<https://bit.ly/2JPLDf9> ALA PUBLISHING ALA Neal-Schuman releases free e-book on disaster planning, response, and recovery<https://bit.ly/2y4Q7M2> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA Board of Directors and ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology Distance Education Coordinator University of Detroit Mercy Libraries / Instructional Design Studio 4001 West McNichols Rd Detroit, MI 48221 313-993-1090 deanjl(a)udmercy.edu [cid:334e61d5-72ac-48cb-8b92-125e7102e00d]

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Join us Friday for a dialogue about the post-pandemic library
by Pam Seabolt 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

We invite you to join MCLS staff for the next dialogue and discussion in our weekly series of conversations around the environment we find ourselves working in right now and what opportunities might exist as we move forward. This week we continue to discuss and co-create the post-pandemic library world. The top images of the preferred post-pandemic library future from last week’s discussion are: * Libraries deemed MOST ESSENTIAL institution in the country * Places to re-connect = libraries * Serving the underserved with new vigor * Taking the library out of the building * Library saves the day with remote patron services * Great community collaborators providing convenient services and leading in safe practices * Reinventing traditional services to meet the needs of today’s worlds * Continue to remove barriers to service and keep those changes in place * Library supports “life-essential” activities Part support group, part visioning, let’s share our thoughts and ideas as we delve deeper into these images of our preferred future. Join us this week on Friday, April 17 at 11:00 EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Zoom. Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues by visiting https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you Friday! *************************** 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_433128032]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_2140500664] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_2014736913] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Curbside Delivery
by Denise Skopczynski 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

The Canton Public Library is looking at the option of offering curbside services to our patrons when we re-open. Since we have never offered this service before we are looking for assistance. 1. Do you use Sierra? Do you have scheduling software? 2. How popular is the service? How many patrons take advantage of this service? 3. How do patrons access this service? 4. How many staff members are necessary to provide this service on your busiest day? 5. How are details of service communicated? We are a class 6 library, servicing almost 100,000 patrons and we are particularly interested in responses from comparable libraries, but welcome any feedback - the more details you can provide the better! Unfortunately, we have a deadline for this, so if you have time could you please get back with us by Thursday, March 16? Thank you so much! Denise [vsmCPLlogo] Denise Skopczynski Circulation Services Process Supervisor Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> [cid:image002.png@01CA7E6F.BE3ABAB0]<http://twitter.com/CantonLibrary> [cid:image003.png@01CA7E6F.BE3ABAB0] <http://www.facebook.com/CantonLibrary> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1242

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Library of Michigan's Improving Access to Information Grant program - DEADLINE CHANGE
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

Good afternoon. For those interested in the Library of Michigan's Improving Access to Information Grant program, the application deadline has been moved to Friday, June 19th by 5:00 PM EST. The application webinar was today and a recording will be posted next week after captioning is complete. If you have any questions about the grant program, please feel free to contact me. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Respond to patron request for contactless pick up
by Reed, Nyama 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

An email I just sent, in it helps anyone else with wording. Feel free to share. Also, the family member mentioned is not my sister whom I posted about last week. While I'm here, I'll update on Angie - in short, it's not good. She is still sedated and on a respirator 100%. They tried to wean her last week to see if she would wake up or if her lungs would start working on their own. She opened her eyes but did not focus on anything and was unresponsive. Her body started deteriorating bc her lungs weren't kicking in. They had to re-up the medication and the vent. So she is 9 days in and the same condition, which does not bode well. Thank you all for your messages of support, kind thoughts, healing energy, and prayers. We are still hoping she recovers, but I am not also starting to plan... That's hard to say, but the type-A in me needs to do that. I hope you, your staff and your families are are well, safe, and healthy. -------------------------------------------- Thank you for reaching out to the Whitefish Bay Public Library with you offer to help with contactless pick-up. The commonly quoted research has shown the virus can live up to 5 days on the materials that books are typically made from. For quarantine I have seen libraries quarantining items from 2 hours - 5 days with 2-4 days being typical. If we touch an item to then put it in someone's trunk or on a cart for pick-up, that results in shared contact of the items at a matter of minutes or hours. While some libraries are comfortable with that, I am not. On a personal note, I have a family member who was home alone for a full month. She only went out twice: she got coffee; she spent 15 minutes at the grocery store. She is now positive, even with those very minor interactions. Hence, I continue to err on the side of caution and not take any risk for library staff or patrons. I hope you understand even if you may not agree. In the meantime we are heavily promoting the use of our e-materials and we have seen a significant spike in the usage of those materials. I hope we can return to being open as soon as is safely possible. Resource: https://www.webmd.com/lung/how-long-covid-19-lives-on-surfaces "Paper The length of time varies. Some strains of coronavirus live for only a few minutes on paper, while others live for up to 5 days." Based on this we should start making all books out of aluminum or copper. Or at least the covers. (a little levity for the moment) Please feel free to reach out with any other suggestions or comments you have. ------------------------------- Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director

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Hoopla: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone eBook and Audiobook Included in the 1, 150 hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection
by Jim Flury 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

Through April 30, 2020. Link to the Potter info: [ https://go.midwesttape.com/webmail/279222/659726453/8676084af2a300cef8ba109… | https://go.midwesttape.com/webmail/279222/659726453/8676084af2a300cef8ba109… ] Link to Potter marketing materials: [ https://resources.hoopladigital.com/view-files/hoopla/Marketing%20and%20Tra… | https://resources.hoopladigital.com/view-files/hoopla/Marketing%20and%20Tra… ] Link to the 1,150 hoopla "Bonus Borrows" collection, which is complementary to subscribing libraries and does not count against a patron's monthly borrow limit: [ https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/8364?page=1&sort=POPULARITY&umt_te… | https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/8364?page=1&sort=POPULARITY&umt_te… ] 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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It's Time to Take Advantage of Continuing Education Opportunities
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

Working from home? Now is the perfect opportunity to take advantage online continuing education. Check out this small sample of CE offerings. Data for Decision Making<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=895&reset=1> May 5, 1:00PM ET Format: Webinar Cost: Free Host: InfoPeople.org<http://www.infopeople.org/> Do you want to be more intentional and strategic when preparing, implementing or evaluating library initiatives? Are you looking for inspiration and ideas to find and effectively use data to inform goals, projects and reports? There's a webinar for that! Join presenters Lisa Dale and Mark Fink, who will share some of what they have learned about working with data effectively, and how you can strategically incorporate data to inform goals and decisions using what's already available to you - no costly analytics tools required. Topics will include inventorying potential data sources, finding and using helpful data sets, and moving forward intentionally. Leadership Essentials<https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/071-leadership-essentials/?attr…> May 4 - May 31, Format: Online Course Cost: $175 Host: Library Juice Academy<https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/> During this course you will explore who you want to be as a leader and leverage leadership models to help you apply this content to a broader institutional context. This will enable you to support others in growing as professionals through applications of inclusive leadership, intentional change, and building on your strengths. Social Work Students and Public Library Partnerships<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/social-work-students-library…> April 29, 3:00 ET Format: Webinar Cost: Free Host: WebJunction<http://www.webjunction.org/> Librarianship and social work have many shared values, including meeting the expanding and evolving needs of individuals and the community. Nearly 80 public libraries in the U.S. have collaborated with social work programs or schools of social work, to provide valuable learning opportunities for social work interns, and to connect community members with crucial services which exist beyond standard library offerings. Libraries or social work educators looking for ways to initiate collaborations with social work interns should join this webinar to understand the benefits, and a few challenges, to partnering with an institution or individual. Explore the types of intern assignments at the library that align with key social work competencies, from needs assessment to 1:1 patron referrals, and from staff training to outreach programs. And finally, discover how these internships can work for libraries of all types and sizes, including those in small and rural communities. How to Plan Classes and Presentations<https://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/> April 22, 2:00 ET Format: Webinar Cost: Free Host: Colorado State Library<https://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/category/upcoming/> If you're standing in front of an audience with the intent to share information, having a solidly constructed plan will help ensure that you get your message across in the best possible way. Learn to set objectives and structure your class or presentation in a way that not only reaches your goals but also engages your audience and ensures they'll really get what you're saying and remember it after they've left the room. Whether you're teaching parents about early literacy, giving a presentation to a community group or teaching seniors how to use their iPads, this method of planning will prepare you to deliver top-notch classes and presentations to audiences big and little. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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Job Posting - Head of Adult Services
by Bryan J. Cloutier 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

Oxford Public Library, Oxford, Michigan Position Adult Services Department Head (This is a management-level position) Education & Experience Required: Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university. 5 years progressively more responsible professional library experience in a service-oriented setting, with at least 3 years at a supervisory capacity. Proven successful knowledge of library practices, including experience with collection development, departmental scheduling, and tracking departmental budgets. Preferred: Proven knowledge of library automation software, B & T Title Source, online event scheduling software, online newsletters, public pc management software and an archival certification is advantageous, but not required. Nature of the Work Due to retirement, the Oxford Public Library seeks an energetic, creative and public service-oriented professional to lead its Adult Services Department. Under the direction of the Library Director, the Head of Adult Services is responsible for all aspects of administration and management of the department's staff, oversees planning and implementation of a wide variety of library programs, including budgeting and long-range planning, collection development, marketing, social media and compilation of department statistical data. About the Library The Oxford Public Library serves a charming, historical community of 20,000 + residents in northern Oakland County. The library facility itself is approximately 24,000 sq ft and houses a collection-size consistently around 82,000. In 2019 the library circulated over 234,000 items, and hosted 640 community-based programs that were attended by nearly 37,000 participants. In August of 2020 the Library will be commencing on a major capital campaign to expand its Youth and Adult Services Departments, and to renovate its existing facility. As part of this process its Adult Services Department will also be adding a Michigan History Room and Archives. Salary Salaried/Overtime Exemption, Minimum 40 hours per week. Salary Range: $45,000 to $65,000 annually, DOQ. An outstanding benefits package included. Application Deadline Open until filled. Interviews to commence in Spring of 2020. Application Process Send a current resume, cover letter and three professional references to: Oxford Public Library Attn: Bryan J. Cloutier, Library Director & CEO Via email to: bcloutier(a)miopl.org

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Managing Stress and Anxiety Webinar Recording from PLA
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

Listen to the recording from the most recent of the PLA Free Webinar Series: Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19. The topic of the April 9 webinar was "Managing Stress and Anxiety". http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/covid-19/managing-… In times of uncertainty, self-care needs to be a top priority. Library managers need to be thinking of the well-being of their staff, and staff need to be thinking of the well-being of their patrons. How do we manage stress and working with an anxious public during these difficult times? In this webinar, participants will hear from members of the PLA Social Worker Task Force on ways to approach self-care, prioritize well-being, and manage stress and anxiety. (Handouts and chat transcript are included.) For a full list of PLA's On-Demand free webinar recordings please visit: http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/covid-19/managing-… Shannon 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/> 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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Updated time since previous promotion for MCLS webinar
by Gwen Haviland 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

There is still time to register for this MCLS webinar! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Intermediate<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> 3-day class, April 21-23, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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