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"Meet and Greet" with Cindy Hunter Morgan, Michigan Notable Book Author, on Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 pm
by Ann Marie Smith 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

"MEET AND GREET" WITH CINDY HUNTER MORGAN MICHIGAN NOTABLE BOOK AUTHOR, HARBORLESS TUESDAY, JUNE 26 AT 6:30 PM We are honored to announce that the <https://www.facebook.com/PickfordCommunityLibrary/?fref=mentions> Pickford Community Library has been selected to host poet Cindy Hunter Morgan as part of the <https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/?fref=mentions> Library of Michigan 2018 Michigan Notable Book Tour. We hope you will join us in giving Professor Morgan a warm welcome on Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 pm. We will have a "meet and greet" with readings by the author and the Enlightened Page-Turners Book Club will provide refreshments. Professor Morgan's book, Harborless, was one of 20 works selected from over 300 submissions in 2017. Harborless "is a collection of poems informed by Great Lakes shipwrecks. Part history and part reinvention, most of the poems are titled after the name of a ship, the year of the wreck, and the lake in which the ship met disaster. The book's time frame spans from wrecks that precede the Civil War to those involving modern ore carriers (Library of Michigan, 2018)." Cindy Hunter Morgan is an assistant professor of creative writing and book arts at Michigan State University. She is also the author of two chapbooks: "The Sultan, The Skater, The Bicycle Maker," which won The Ledge Press 2011 Poetry Chapbook Competition, and "Apple Season," which won the Midwest Writing Center's 2012 Chapbook Contest. To learn more about her work, please visit her website at <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcindyhuntermorgan.com%2F&h=ATPf dAAuStr1A8zLXLYIaFdpJIAbBM30bdjcZ3ih74UkrtsIEegU-gdCdqBLsszIv8N3muUH5MmRqt4G 6OG50VBYGTqRz2I1EPM4vHAc2M62EzhNTiw3B9hP1Fqt6cY9lB4v8SRH> cindyhuntermorgan.com. For more information, contact Library Manager Ann Marie Smith at 906-647-1288 or <mailto:amsmith@uproc.lib.mi.us> amsmith(a)uproc.lib.mi.us. The Pickford Community Library is located at 230 East Main Street in downtown Pickford. We hope to see you there.

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Community Engagement Summit registration now open to all MI library staff
by David Votta 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

MCLS, in partnership with the Library of Michigan, is pleased to announce a Community Engagement Summit to be held in September 2018. Richard C. Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation<https://theharwoodinstitute.org/>, will be the keynote presenter. The day will include other national leaders in community engagement, as well as a panel of Michigan libraries who are making great strides in engaging their own communities. Registration is now open to any Michigan library staff interested in community engagement. This registration will be $50/person. Registration is free to those MI library staff individuals who have completed a Harwood Public Innovators Lab. Details Date: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 Time: 8:30am - 4pm Eastern Location: East Lansing Marriott at University Place<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lanea-east-lansing-marriott-at-univer…>, 300 M.A.C. Ave, East Lansing, MI Map of venue<https://www.google.com/maps/place/East+Lansing+Marriott+at+University+Place…> Cost: Free to MI library staff individuals who have been participants in the Spring 2016, Fall 2016, or Fall 2017 MCLS/Library of Michigan Harwood Public Innovators Cohorts or who have attended a Harwood Institute Public Innovators Lab. $50 for MI library staff who have NOT participated in a Cohort or Lab All registrations includes continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack break. This event is highly subsidized by the Library of Michigan, and is valued at over $150/person. Tentative Agenda (subject to change) 8:30 - 9:30 Registration & continental breakfast 9:30 Welcome & introduction 9:45 Libraries & Engagement: Rich Harwood, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation 11:00 Break 11:15 National community engagement Q&A with Mary Davis Fournier of ALA and Courtney Breese of NCDD 12:15 Lunch (provided) 1:15 Community Mapping: Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus (WI) Public Library 2:15 Break 2:30 Panel discussion, MI libraries engaging their communities 3:45 Reflection & wrap-up 4:00 Adjournment Registration Registration<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/community-engagement-summ…> is open. More Information & Details More information can be found on the event page: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/ce-summit. [IMLS logo.png] This project is supported, in part, by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Deodorizing Smelly Books -- Results
by ehansen＠vicksburglibrary.org 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

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2018 Public Innovators Lab for Libraries - Oct 9-11, 2018 in St. Louis
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

Reminder - registration is now open for the 2018 Public Innovators Lab for Libraries, an offering of ALA and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. See below for more information. CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation announce a three-day training opportunity to help libraries strengthen their role as agents of positive change in their communities. The Public Innovators Lab for Libraries will be held Oct. 9 to 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Librarians, community partners and stakeholders in libraries of all types - public, academic, school and special libraries - are invited to attend. Learn more about the ALA/Harwood Institute Public Innovators Lab for Libraries.<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harwood-public-innovators-lab-for-libraries-oc…> Participants must register online<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/harwood-public-innovators-lab-for-libraries-oct…> by Friday, Sept. 28. The cost is $995 per person, and team participation is encouraged. Through discussions, hands-on activities and collaborations with like-minded library professionals, participants will learn to: * tap libraries' natural values to contribute to the greater good and bring their communities together * surface people's shared aspirations for their communities and help bring them to life * convene and lead productive, insightful community conversations * become stewards of public knowledge "The Public Innovators Lab was moving, challenging and world-rocking - in the best possible way," said Erica Freudenberger, former director of the Red Hook (New York) Public Library. Read a case study about Red Hook Public Library's work with the Harwood Institute.<http://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communit…> ALA and the Harwood Institute have collaborated to offer six Public Innovators Labs, and the two organizations worked together on ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) initiative. The collaboration is based on the idea that libraries, by virtue of their trusted position in their communities, are uniquely suited to help solve challenges of all types, from illiteracy to drug epidemics to distrust in government. The Public Innovators Lab for Libraries is based on Harwood's Turning Outward approach, which emphasizes making the community the reference point for getting things done. This shift in orientation is achieved through practical steps: taking measures to better understand communities; being proactive about community issues; and putting community ambitions first. Libraries and library professionals around the country are using the Harwood Institute's approach to: * lead conversations with community members to better understand their goals and concerns * develop library strategic plans that benefit the library and the greater community * connect with underserved segments of the library's service area * overcome political gridlock * create professional development opportunities that meet the library system's needs Read additional success stories of libraries using the Harwood Institute's Turning Outward approach.<http://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communit…> The Public Innovators Lab for Libraries is offered as part of the ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) initiative<http://www.ala.org/LTC>. The initiative addresses a critical need within the library field by developing and distributing new tools, resources and support for librarians to engage with their communities in new ways. About the American Library Association The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with approximately 57,000 members in academic, public, school, government and special libraries. The mission of the American Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. About The Harwood Institute The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation is a national nonprofit organization based in Bethesda, Maryland, that teaches and coaches people and organizations to solve pressing problems and change how communities work together. The institute is guided by Richard C. Harwood, whose transformational work during the past 25 years has spread to thousands of communities nationally and worldwide, from small towns to large cities.

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After hours auditorium or meeting room use
by Kat Boyer 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

Hi all, Once again we are considering revising our meeting room policy and I wondered if any of you offer after-hours rental and if so could I see what your policy is concerning that rental/use? Thank you, Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Wandoo Reader patron instructions
by Michele Wittkopp 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

Last week I asked if anyone had a handout for patrons explaining Wandoo Reader registration and their Family Management Portal. I am passing along the two responses I got and the instructions I came up with. My instructions are a little long but I wanted to be specific and hopefully avoid a ton of patron questions. We started pre-registration last Friday and it seems to be going well. We have 10 branches and over 250 patrons of all ages registered! Happy reading! Michele Wittkopp Youth Coordinator Muskegon Area District Library 4845 Airline Road Muskegon MI 49444 231-737-6248 [Love your library no Fruitport oval rev 0516]

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CD & Book cases ALL GONE
by Don Priest 12 Jun '18

12 Jun '18

The CD & Book cases have been claimed. Don Priest Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 734-258-3002 ext. 3003

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CD & Book cases
by Don Priest 12 Jun '18

12 Jun '18

We've got two big boxes of cases that hold 2 CDs, as well as a place for a thin book. They'd be good for audiobook kits, perhaps, or something like Great Courses or similar. Total, I have about 66 of these, and no further use for them here. If anyone is interested, let me know, along with your RIDES library code, and I'll send them along. Thanks! Don Priest Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 734-258-3002 ext. 3003

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Eliminating Fines
by Pam Seabolt 12 Jun '18

12 Jun '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Eliminating Fines Join us Thursday, June 21, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. Our special guests will be Ruth Frasur, former Director of the Hagerstown-Jefferson Township Public Library in Indiana and Kimberly Feltner, Director of Public Services with the Branch District Library in Michigan. Ruth and Kimberly will chat with us about how their libraries eliminated fines and answer questions about the process. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our May chat on Digital Privacy Literacy? We archived<https://twitter.com/mclsorg/timelines/997190808792166400> it for you. *************************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Job Posting - Substitute Librarian - Chelsea District Library
by Keegan Sulecki 12 Jun '18

12 Jun '18

Chelsea District Library is a nationally recognized library located in historic downtown Chelsea. We do much more than provide books and materials – we are an integral part of the Chelsea community. We are seeking a Substitute Librarian to staff both our Youth & Adult Information Service desks. As a Substitute Librarian at the Chelsea District Library, you will follow our customer service standards to provide a positive experience for all patrons, answering questions over the phone and in person. Please find the full job posting attached. Send application and resume with cover letter to: Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 Attn: Chris Berggren Phone: 734-475-8732 x 211 Fax: 734-475-6190 Email: cberggren(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org *Closing Date: Monday, June 25 by 5 PM* Keegan Sulecki *Head of Information Services* Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X218 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e: ksulecki(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary>

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