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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Resources Girls Who Code is now accepting applications to our virtual Summer Programs <https://girlswhocode.com/assets/downloads/craft-prod/downloads/2025-SP_Flye…> ! High school girls and non-binary students can apply here <https://girlswhocodesm.smapply.io/?utm_source=yesware&utm_medium=email&utm_…> for two incredible program options: the Summer Immersion Program and Pathways. Both programs offer life-changing opportunities for students to gain skills, connections, and confidence-no coding experience required! Celebrate spring Children's Book Week May 5-11, 2025. Stay tuned for details<https://everychildareader.net/cbw/> on sign up, this year's poster artists, and more. Collaborative Summer Library Program The Collaborative Summer Library Program has opened a cohort that they are calling "Building Community-Based Summers," based on the Building Equity Based Summers format that MI is doing this spring (Michigan's cohort is full). Feel free to check it out and apply! Building Community-Based Summers/BEBS video: https://youtu.be/yQOUlEIe6qo Learn more and how to apply: https://www.cslpreads.org/building-community-based-summers/ (this will be a national cohort) CSLP is Hiring! CSLP is now hiring for a full-time, salaried position that is fully remote. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Content Editor to lead the development and delivery of high-quality, engaging content for our Summer Reading Programs. This role combines expertise in summer reading programs for public libraries with exceptional editorial and content creation skills. This opportunity is perfect for a candidate that has worked in libraries but is interested in a non-profit environment where creating compelling and relevant reading programs is their dream job! Details and full job description here: https://www.cslpreads.org/about/employment-opportunties/. This closes on January 31st. Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea February 4, 2025 3:00 pm EST Join SciStarter, STAR Net, and the Collaborative Summer Reading Program for an engaging webinar that explores how libraries can bring the 2024 Summer Reading Theme, Color Our World, to life through Citizen Science<https://scistarter.org/library-resources>. Discover hands-on STEM activities for all ages, from exploring the wonders of space to uncovering the mysteries of the deep sea. Learn how these activities align with the theme and provide opportunities for library users to contribute to real-world scientific research. Gain valuable resources and ideas to integrate citizen science into your library's programming, inspiring curiosity and creativity in your community! Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wPiPm5K1Qcm8_Bl-_lNcfg#/registr… Color Our World: Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST Our friends at the Detroit Zoo are back to bring us engaging STEM programming using colorful animal patterns. Spots, stripes, and more! Animal patterns are all around us, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to engage youth in your community with science activities created just for libraries by the Detroit Zoo. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. ReadSquared Available to all MI Public Libraries through the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/addtl> thanks to support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services The 2025 CSLP summer reading program is available to import into your ReadSquared site! You can import all four age-specific programs (Pre-K, Children, Teen, and Adult), or each one individually. Each program includes: * 1 Banner * 1 Completion Certificate * 1 Board Game with 10 levels * 12 Badges (Registration, Level 1-10, Completion) * 1 Mission * 1 Book List * 1 Bingo Card * New Mini Games How to import the full programs: In the administrative control room site (yoursitename.readsquared/controlroom) go to Programs > Add Program. Select Learn More next to the program you would like to add and select Import on the next screen. You will then find the program in your list of editable programs. Email support(a)r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=Question> if you need assistance with program imports or wrap up. ReadSquared Training Dates: You and your staff can attend training sessions at your convenience. Onboarding covers all the basics of setting up your ReadSquared site and is designed for those new to ReadSquared. Onboarding schedule: - March 6, Thursday, 10 a.m. EST - April 8, Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST - May 14, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST Refresher training is best for those who have used ReadSquared in the past and want to prepare for upcoming summer programs and possibly add more features to their site. These sessions will cover the new theme, site updates, optional features, and promotion. Refresher schedule: - March 25, Tuesday, 10 a.m. EST - April 17, Thursday, 2 p.m. EST - May 7, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST No registration is required, and all training is free. You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join: https://join.me/ReadSquaredTraining<https://wtye-zgpm.maillist-manage.com/click/127503db2093dc08/127503db209208…> In the News... Librarians testify against proposed state library cuts affecting readers, rural libraries<https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/16/south-dakota-pro…> - Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/16/25 The 2025 Texas Legislative Session: Criminalizing Librarians and Teachers<https://www.txftrp.org/criminalizing_librarians_and_teachers> - Texas Freedom to Read Project, 1/24/25 Stay warm, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers

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Nominations wanted for the RUSA John Sessions Memorial Award
by Janet O'Keefe 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Michigan is such a strong Union state, I hope some of you will have someone to nominate, or nominate yourselves. RUSA John Sessions Memorial Award Time is running out to nominate yourself (or someone else!) for the 2025 John Sessions Memorial Award! The Sessions award recognizes a library or library system which has made a significant effort to work with the labor community and by doing so has brought recognition to the history and contribution of the labor movement to the development of the United States. The Sessions award is administered by the American Library Association's (ALA's) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) and is sponsored by the Department for Professional Employees of the AFL-CIO, a coalition of unions including the American Federation of Teachers, the International Association of Firefighters, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, United Steelworkers and more. Nominations are due by February 21, 2025. Self-nominations are permitted. More information is available at: https://www.ala.org/rusa/rusa-john-sessions-memorial-award Janet T. O'Keefe Lead Librarian Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Flint MI 48503 810-249-2579 She/Her/Hers

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Looking for photographer program for this summer
by Amber Hughey 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Looking in the mid-michigan/thumbish area, but can definitely go outside that area. Any suggestions? Thanks! Amber L Hughey, MLIS She/Hers Director Bridgeport Public Library zv041 3399 Williamson Saginaw MI 48601 989-777-6030 ext 4

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Attention All College Football Fans
by Daniel Lodge 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Everyone - We have a great program coming up here at the Dearborn Library. - On Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30pm, We will be talking virtually with famed Sports Journalist Armen Keteyian about his new book *The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football's Era of Chaos. * I hope you can join us either virtually or in-person. Please visit our Events page at our website dearbornlibrary.org. Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Job Posting: Adult Librarian (Full Time)
by Garrett Hungerford 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

The Redford Township District Library is seeking an enthusiastic and service-oriented Adult Librarian to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and delivering programs, providing reference services, and curating collections that meet the needs of our adult patrons. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community engagement and committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive library environment. Salary & Benefits - Salary range: $51,000 - $61,500 annually ($24.52 to $29.57 per hour), based on experience. - Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid for employees, 80% for dependents). - Retirement plan with 6.5% employer matching. - Generous paid time off, including holidays and a paid birthday. - The library encourages ongoing professional development and provides tuition reimbursement. - Additional benefits such as life insurance and disability coverage. How to Apply - Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by visiting rtdl.org/about/employment/. - Applications received by February 7th, 2025, will receive first consideration. Garrett Hungerford, Director Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 Phone: (313) 531-2640 Fax: (313) 794-9031 Email: ghungerford(a)rtdl.org Website: https://www.rtdl.org/ Schedule a Meeting: View Calendar <https://calendly.com/ghungerford>

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Applications Open for LM's Public Library Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building Cohort
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Public Library Artificial Intelligence AI Capacity Building Cohort<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/financialmanagement…> Library of Michigan is working with The Galecia Group to provide an interactive capacity building series on AI for up to 24 public library staff members. Recommended participants are library staff who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in AI technologies in topics of particular interest to public libraries. Each session will include 60-90 minutes of instruction and at least 60 minutes of hands-on work using Galecia's PLAID (Public Library AI Demonstration) training platform. The AI Capacity Building Cohort Series includes five live, interactive, online sessions: * Bot-Builder Workshop: Participants will follow along as the instructor builds a simple, functional AI agent ("bot") during the webinar. Participants can optionally follow along to build their own simple bot. * Introduction to HuggingFace: HuggingFace is a global online repository of open source and open-model/-weights AI tools that can be customized, downloaded, and mixed. Participants will try some basic HF tools and learn how this platform can be used for AI tasks and training. * AI-Driven Community Engagement: Participants will use AI to plan a needs assessment survey, analyze patron and community feedback, and implement community-driven action items. * AI in the Archives: Participants will build an AI-based computer vision tool to analyze and catalog historical documents, photographs, and artifacts. * AI Hackathon: Focusing on participant projects. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF PARTICIPANTS To take part in the cohort, applicants must complete a prerequisite of the AI Video Training Series<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/pathway/80254> developed by the Galecia Group, which is available now in the LM Niche Academy, prior to the start of the Cohort sessions. Participants must commit to attending all five live, interactive sessions. In return, LM will cover the cost of program participation. To participate successfully in the live, online, interactive sessions, you will need internet access, a desktop or laptop computer with video and audio capabilities, and uninterrupted time. SCHEDULE: The cohort schedule is from March 2025 through May 2025 Session 1: March 13 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 2: March 27 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 3: April 10 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 4: April 24 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 5: May 15 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. APPLY FOR THE COHORT * Application<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8126902/Public-Library-AI-Capacity-Building-…> - Deadline to apply is January 31, 2025 * Agreement Form<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…> - Download, complete and upload in application as a pdf. Please contact Michelle Bradley BradleyM13(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BradleyM13@michigan.gov> or 517-335-1507 with any questions. Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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reminder: DigMichNews award application deadline
by Marsh, Carrie 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

This is a friendly reminder of the January 31, 2025 application deadline for the Clarke Historical Library's annual competitive grant program to digitize a Michigan newspaper and host it in the DigMichNews database<https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/>. Read about the application requirements and apply online<https://www.cmich.edu/research/clarke-historical-library/services/digmich-n…>. The Clarke's Digital Michigan Newspaper Grant program is supported by the Robert and Susan Clarke Endowment, with additional funding partly provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library of Michigan and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Carrie Marsh (she/her) Director, Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University

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CD Kwik cases
by Don Priest 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

We have several boxes of Kwik single CD security cases to give away. Each box contains several dozen cases (exact counts not available). Please respond with your RIDES code if you would like some. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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Formalwear Swap Changing Rooms
by Heather Pacheco 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Hi, all. If your library has held a formalwear/prom dress sharing/swap event, can you share with me what you came up with for changing room setup (both what worked and what didn't)? Thanks! -- *Heather Pacheco* (she/her) Community Relations Specialist, Plymouth District Library 223 South Main Street | Plymouth, MI 48170 734-453-0750 <callto:734-453-0750> ext. 242 | plymouthlibrary.org <https://webmail.tln.org/plymouthlibrary.org>

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MI PR Group recording
by Kelly Rembert 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Thanks to all that joined today's MI PR Group meeting - the recording is up at: https://youtu.be/08JlcVM_Z5k. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Looking ahead we have a special guest on Tuesday, December 19 - Storm Kopitsch from Fowlerville District Library for #LibraryTikTok: Libraries Take Over Tiktok. Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) December 19, 2022 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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