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Genesee District Libraries
by Amy Goldyn 11 Jan '20

11 Jan '20

All Genesee District Library locations will be closed today due to inclement weather conditions. Amy Goldyn Finance Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504 Phone: 810-230-3334<tel:810-230-3334> Fax: 810-732-1161<tel:810-732-1161>

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Capital Area District Libraries
by Smiley,Trent 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Capital Area District Libraries will be closed Saturday, January 11. Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Personnel Comments
by Anna Curtis 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Hi Everyone, My Board was wondering if any library had a policy regarding employment probation/termination due to disparaging remarks about the library made by employees on social media during non-work time on their personal accounts. I honestly have my doubts, but said I would look into it. Thanks! Anna M. Curtis, Director Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 517-663-0950 x401

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policies/procedures for external book clubs
by Paula Stakley 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Hello. I am wondering if any library has guidelines or policies for requesting books on interlibrary loan for book clubs that are from the community and not run in-house. We have 5 in-house run book clubs. We also have a handful of various community/friend group clubs that come to us for their book club books, with various setups and requests. We'd like to treat them all consistently and I'm interested in hearing from libraries that may already have something in place for this. Thank you! Paula Stakley St. Joseph / Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us

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MARC: An Introduction is filling fast but there are a few spots left!
by Gwen Haviland 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Licensing Electronic Resources is back and MARC: An Introduction is nearly full! Register soon! Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/licensing-electronic-resources-an-introduc…> 2-day class, Jan. 22-23, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) MARC: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/marc-an-introduction-461.html> 3-day class, Jan. 21-23, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Soft Skills: Introduction to Accountability at Work<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-accountability…> (Registration for recording available also!) 1-day class, Jan. 24, 10am - 11:30am Eastern (9am - 10:30am Central) Both live webinar and recording are free to MCLS members! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and 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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Free Programming/Storage Furniture Available
by Kristel Sexton 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

?We have a large piece of free furniture, designed for story times that we can no longer use due to limited space. It's in great condition. It's a large book with "pages" that open with a built-in white board and felt board, plus storage. It measures approximately 7 1/4' (W) x 8 1/3 ' (H) x 2' (D). See attached pictures. You will have to arrange pick up. Please reply off-list to kristel.sexton(a)farmlib.org if interested or if you need more information. Best, Kristel Sexton Head of Children's Services-FH Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48334 kristel.sexton(a)farmlib.org<mailto:kristel.sexton@farmlib.org> (248) 848-4319

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Youth & Teen Services Update
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Grants from LM! The Library of Michigan grants programs are open for 2020/2021! There are three grants programs open for applications this year and detailed information on the grant programs, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the applications, are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> in the respective grant sections. CSLP The 2020 Manuals are available online for download at www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org> and your library should have received directions for accessing them last October/November. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have not been able to access your manual. I do have a small number of USB's available, so let me know if you need one. Please note the CSLP state reps have voted to switch the themes around to better suit the artists for 2022/2023, so Sophie Blackall will be illustrating the Oceanography theme in 2022 and Frank Morrison the "All Together Now" in 2023. POSTER ART: Due to limited resources and a short timeline, CSLP has only been able to provide 1 simply designed poster replacement. The Library of Michigan feels it is important for public libraries to have access to all the poster art, and with the Rules of Use<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> in mind, created the following updated 2020 posters: http://bit.ly/LM2020CSLP<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FL…>, to be downloaded & printed by public libraries for their summer library program use. Ready to Read Michigan The 2020 Ready to Read Michigan toolkits for public libraries will be shipping soon! This year's book is A Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes and the programming guide will be available online soon. Keep an eye out for your kits & my emails! ALSC Save the date. The 2020 ALA Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at 8 a.m. ET from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia. Watch live at ala.unikron.com<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> or on the American Library Association Facebook page. #alayma20 YALSA 2020 Great Graphic Novels for Teens List The official titles of YALSA's 2020 Great Graphic Novels for Teens<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> list have been announced. The list<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> consists of 103 titles selected from 178 official nominations, which were posted and discussed in blogposts on The Hub<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…>. The books, recommended for those ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. View<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> the full list. Money Smart Week Free Books - still available! Sign up today! Money Smart Week 2020 (MSW)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> will kick off National Financial Literacy Month. Michigan's MSW Campaign is once again offering Money Smart Kids Read for interested public libraries to incorporate into story times, March 28-April 18, 2020. 2020 title: Save It! A Moneybunny Book by Cinders McLeod. What to do? * Plan your money-themed story time(s) NOW, to take place between March 28-April 18, 2020 - NOTICE THE 3-WEEK WINDOW TO HOST MONEY SMART WEEK PROGRAMS! * Register as a Money Smart Week host partner, TODAY; go to www.MoneySmartWeek.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MoneyS…> and click "GETINVOLVED". You'll receive notices about FREE resources, like BOOKMARKS, POSTERS, and more. * Complete the questionnaire for FREE BOOKS<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> and, via RIDES/TLN, we'll send you enough books for each attending family to keep a copy! * Many libraries also plan money-themed programs for TEENS and ADULTS during Money Smart Week. * As soon as you have your story time event planned, before January 30th, enter your event(s) in the MoneySmartWeek.org online event calendar. Even if it's a private event, you MUST enter it in the system. * After your event takes place, it is imperative that you enter your attendance number! * Stay in touch with the Michigan Money Smart Week Campaign! Go to - and LIKE - our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MoneySmartWeekMichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebo…>. Special THANKS to our generous 7-year-running Money Smart Kids Read underwriting partner, Michigan Credit Unions. Thanks also to the Library of Michigan, Michigan Library Association, and The Library Network & RIDES for their support! Questions may be directed to Michigan Money Smart Week Chair, Kelly Masters; MoneySmartMichigan(a)gmail.com<mailto:MoneySmartMichigan@gmail.com>. LM Youth Services Webinars Starting a School Outreach Program from Scratch: What Worked, What Didn't, and Everything In Between<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> A webinar with Clinton-Macomb Public Library's Amy Young and Brittany Wesner Wednesday, January 15, 2020 2:00 PM ET We will discuss how Clinton-Macomb Public Library went from little school outreach to developing a streamlined plan that allows us to see over 20,000 students a year. Specifically, we will focus on how developing curriculum-based, grade specific programs helped us to appeal to teachers and administrators while still attracting students to participate. These strategies can be adapted to serve communities of any size. Additionally, we will talk about the differences between curriculum-based school outreach and relationship-based school outreach as well as how to meet the need of schools from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live. Stepping Gently Outside of Your Comfort Zone! With Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:00 PM ET So...you have been doing Storytime for years! You have a reliable plan and you have developed your own special storytime groove! That is wonderful! But...maybe it's time shake it up and try something new! In this interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will encourage you to step gently out of your comfort zone and create storytime programs with a new twist and some unique razz-a-ma-taz! Jen will be presenting innovative, "Out of the Box" ideas for storytime planning and model NEW use-right-away songs, stories and activities. In this webinar you will: * Learn how to insert cool yoga moves into your next storytime * Add more movement using oddly interactive props and games * Learn to use large group writing projects as a story time finale * Sandwich each storytime with memorable beginnings and endings beyond songs * Collaborate with community partners to offer a Pop-up Storytimes in new and different places! This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Parade of Elephants: Ready to Read Michigan 2020 with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Thursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 PM ET In 2020, the Library of Michigan's Ready to Read Michigan program will feature the book, Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes. In this informative and interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will feature Parade of Elephants and then share a plethora of ideas to build a storytime for your youngest patrons using this sweet, action-filled story. In this webinar you will: * Be introduced to the book: Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes with several examples for how to share it with your youngest patrons and caregivers. * Include the Five Practices with Elephant songs, dances and activities! * Sing and tell other interactive songs and stories that partner well with the featured book. * Learn "Act it Out and Play Options" for the theme that include patterns, counting, colors and opposites. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Beyond Storytime: The Care and Feeding of Teens at Your Library with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, March 24, 2020 2:00 PM ET "If you feed them, they might come", but food alone will not keep teens coming back to your library for more! A sense of place, belonging and strong programming will. Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out "why they act that way" and what it takes to really connect with tweens and teens at your library. In this webinar you will: * Understand the workings of the teenage brain * Learn new programming ideas that will entice teens * Find out how to create a Teen Advocacy Group & attract teen volunteers * Discover ways to funnel teen creativity into programs that focus on contribution * Learn how to collaborate with community partners that offer what teens need This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a great weekend, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Add your thoughts to a review and updating of the state's strategic plan to make Michigan a Top 10 education state. Take a quick survey<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surve…> to offer your input. [cid:image001.jpg@01D5C7C5.6465B710]

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Job Posting - Student Assistant, Library of Michigan -- Application Deadline Jan 20
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Student Assistant Salary - $9.65 - $12.00 Hourly Location - Lansing, MI Closing - 1/20/2020 5:00 PM Eastern Job Description - This position is in the Library of Michigan. Duties entail processing, labeling and re-housing of library materials, assisting with MeLCat work, as well as shelving, assisting with mail and in the digitization of library materials. Many of the assignments require various computer software, and some tasks are repetitious in nature. Required Education and Experience - Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. Experience - No specific type or amount is required. Additional Requirements and Information - The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. Position Description: https://civilservice.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20Student%2020-005.doc View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf

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New (Ferndale Library) Podcast Episode
by Jeff Milo 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Hello! Happy Friday These podcast episodes are going to be dropping weekly on Friday mornings, on the major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. https://alittletooquiet.podbean.com/e/a-little-too-quiet-library-history-sc… This week, we're talking a lot about Friends groups, sci-fi book clubs, and the "patience and fortitude" necessary for community members to come together to support their libraries.

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Additional E-rate Notes
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Thanks to Sheryl Knox for this explanation about Cat 2 funding and encouragement to take advantage of E-Rate discounts. I have a couple of additional notes: * Coming to the Small and Rural Libraries Conference? There will be an E-Rate panel with me, Joe Polasek, and Matt Stark of the MiSEN about the new horizon of E-Rate in Michigan. It's not your last director's program any longer with the MiSEN! Check the booklet for time and location. * Not quite sure what the MiSEN is or how it could benefit you? It's a Michigan fiber network originally built for schools that now is open to libraries. Libraries are responsible for the last mile connection and then they would benefit from: * Up to 10 Gig at under 50 cents a MB * A consortium application where the library workload for cat 1 funding would be reduced to signing a yearly Letter of Agreement * You're still on your own for cat 2 so if you're interested in those discounts, don't miss Joe's webinar! * Joe Polasek has 100% of his time devoted to E-Rate and while he is assigned to schools, he's a strong advocate for libraries. We're lucky to have him! I am still the library coordinator. The email address to contact for help is erate(a)michigan.gov<mailto:erate@michigan.gov> - that will reach Joe, myself, and our consultant at E-Rate Central so you get to the best person to address your concern most quickly. Have a great day. 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/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D579DC.B445FFB0] Family Matters is an outreach effort to equip families of children with disabilities by offering free information and resources. Visit Family Matters<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>, call OSE Information Line at 888-320-8384 or Email: mde-ose(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mde-ose@michigan.gov>. From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Knox,Sheryl Cormicle via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:00 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Webinar on E-rate Category 2 Changes Michigan's State E-rate Coordinator, Joe Polasek, is offering a webinar describing and answering questions about how the E-rate Category 2 funding for this year and subsequent years is going to work. Why should you care? E-rate Category 2 funding can be used for network equipment, cabling, WiFi systems, firewalls, and support services. Of course there are footnotes and details, which you can read about here<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usac.…>. The way I look at it, if there are pressures on my budget because of things like declining penal fines or lower library fine revenue, then why not claim more of the money that my community is paying into the USF system anyway? I have to buy these things for my library regardless, so let's allow the feds to pay part of the bill. This webinar is NOT an overall "how to apply for E-rate". It IS about how the funding formula for the Category 2 program is changing. Spoiler: the pool of money you are eligible for is probably bigger than ever. E-Rate Category 2 Changes for the Coming E-Rate Funding Years By Joe Polasek Friday, January 24, 2020 9:30 - 10:30 am Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/555783979?pwd=SVdaSEdQV25ndThHYVlHaWRQdkV2QT09<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> By telephone: 646-876-9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 555 783 979 ______________________________________________ Sheryl Cormicle Knox, Technology Director Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6347 | knoxs(a)cadl.org<mailto:knoxs@cadl.org> http://www.cadl.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cadl.o…>| facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.c…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.co…>

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