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JOB POSTING - FT Technology Asst, makerspace
by Jaclyn Miller 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

Hi everyone, We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Technology Assistant. This position plays an essential role in ensuring that the Baldwin Library’s Idea Lab (makerspace) runs smoothly and trouble-free. This is a full time position which includes day, evening and weekend hours. You can view the posting at baldwinlib.org/employment or review the attached document. Applications should be submitted by September 4 at 5pm. Have a great day! Jaclyn -- *Jaclyn Miller* (she/her) *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4682 www.baldwinlib.org

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Register Now - Public Funds and Finance for Library Trustees Webinar
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

August 29, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Public Funds and Finance for Library Trustees Funding the library and monitoring the finances are two of the library trustee's primary responsibilities...but few trustees have training in public finance or experience with the use of public funds. This webinar with cover the basics of the laws governing the use and management of public funds, Fiduciary Duty, as well as information on the responsibility that library trustees have for ensuring that their library is funded to accomplish the mission it is tasked with. Participants in this session will be able to: * Discover the Michigan State legal requirements for the use of public funds. * Identify the financial policies and procedures their library should have in place. * Identify their authority and responsibility over library finances as determined by their establishment law. for more information or to register, visit the Event Registration Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Susie Finkbeiner
by Pam Ballett 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

Hi All! Just wanted to send an open invite to our library event. We will be hosting Michigan Notable Author Susie Finkbeiner on September 4th at 6pm. She will be discussing her book, The All American. [cid:4f47f1a4-d254-4375-a922-5d590179bd3b] Pam Ballett Director Schoolcraft Community Library 330 N Centre Schoolcraft MI 49087 269 679-5959 [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4zo6Pdd7idswbRjh2zFjbRLbu3G…] “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King www.schoolcraftlibrary.org<http://www.schoolcraftlibrary.org/>

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StoryWalk still popular?
by Jean Fellows 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

Hello All: We offer two Story Walks in our community, one in a local park and one in the downtown. The books are wonderful, we add EL activities for families to do at each page stop, they look great--but we're struggling to get quantifiable response on use. The last QR survey has been out on both Story Walks since June-- with 3 responses. Without response data, the thought is we should stop doing them, if nobody in the community is using them. We promote steadily on our Events Calendar, Facebook, etc. We've tried QR codes, entering respondents for a prize drawing, and response is still pitifully small. Is Story Walk over post-Covid? Do people just hate scanning the codes? What else can we do? What are other libraries experiencing? -- Jean Fellows Programming Coordinator Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-627-7014 *The Grand Ledge Area District Library is situated on ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples-- land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.*

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Demco Book Doctor coming to Huntington Woods on September 11
by Matt Church 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

The Demco Book Doctor will be visiting SE Michigan on Wednesday, September 11 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The session will take place at the Huntington Woods Public Library. Registration is live at https://forms.gle/kQh8wG1LMubaugyCA. Hope you'll be able to join us! Matt Church, Library Director *(he/him/his)* Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3449 mchurch(a)berkleymi.gov (Please note City of Berkley email addresses now end in berkleymi.gov) www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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FW: Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

Hello! Please see information below for a workplace mental health webinar opportunity! This webinar is free. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image001.png@01DAF3BC.36F1ABE0] From: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity <LEO(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 9:23 AM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar Bullying and abusive supervision [LEO Banner] Mental Health in the Workplace: Bullying and Abusive Supervision This month's Mental Health in the Workplace webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Michelle Kaminski of Michigan State University, who will discuss bullying and abusive supervision, the impact on mental health, and what can be done about them. Sean Egan, LEO's Deputy Director of Labor who leads the state's workplace mental health initiative, will moderate. Thursday, Aug. 22 2:00 p.m. Join Via Microsoft Teams<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fm…> [join the event button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fm…> To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/WorkplaceMentalHealth<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fleo%2Fin…>, a centralized hub to share resources and strategies aimed at helping employees and employers across the state address mental health in the workplace. ________________________________ Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact LEO-Comms(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LEO-Comms@michigan.gov> by Wednesday, July 16. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested. ________________________________ Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…>. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.…>. This service is provided to you at no charge by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fleo%3Fut…>. ________________________________ This email was sent to membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity *105 West Allegan * Lansing, Michigan 48933 [GovDelivery logo]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com…>

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Labels free to good home!
by Kaitlin Matesich 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

Hello Library Land! Currently cleaning out some cabinets and have a number of classification labels that we would love to rehome, send us your rides codes - first come first served! (photo at bottom) We currently have: 6 boxes of brodart "Easy Books" stickers (5 boxes are circa 1968 for you collectors out there!) 5 boxes of demco "New" stickers SKU:12803120 3 boxes of demco round "14 Day Loan" stickers SKU:12802540 2 boxes of brodart "Reference" stickers (circa 1968 and yes by some unknown force their adhesive is as strong as ever!) 1/2 box of demco "Spanish" stickers SKU:12852270 2 boxes of demco "Young Adult" stickers SKU:12800430 2 boxes of demco round "Reference" Stickers SKU:12802650 1 small roll of demco "Holiday" stickers (no box) 1 roll of demco all-in-one "CD" stickers (no box, sticker includes classification label and label protector) [image: IMG_6917.HEIC.jpg] -- *Kaitlin Matesich* *Patron Services Librarian* *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St. Frankfort, MI* My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org to learn more*.*

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Last Chance to Register: Learn How To Host a Community Scanning Day!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

How to Pick Your Program: Hosting a Community Scanning Day When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET What: Find ways to build your digital collections and broaden user access to local history by hosting a community scanning day. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Hosting a Community Scanning Day can be a great way to help patrons share and preserve their history, but it is also an opportunity to expand your own local history collections. Join Biz Gallo, Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator at the Library of Michigan, for this webinar on hosting a Community Scanning Day. In this session you will learn how to plan, market, and implement a successful digitization day at your organization. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [cid:43530945-fbd3-49b0-a5ee-1714d5cc6957] Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [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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Looking for a Consensus on Nonresident Card Fees
by Amanda Hanson 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

Hello Collective Library Brain, I am reviewing our fee structure for issuing nonresident cards to patrons who are outside of our legal service area. I can tell from the reports issued by LOM that several Michigan libraries offer this type of card and at different rates. I am looking for “best practices” which are justifiable when setting a fee for this service. Howard Miller Library recently moved into the Class V library size according to the LOM classification system with just over 26,000 patrons in our legal service area and contracted service areas. Our current rate for a nonresident card is $50 and has been set since 2001. We provide limited service with this card, not full access to the LLC collection and materials and no digital access either. I have no idea how the $50 rate was determined (I became director in Sept 2022) and would like to find the best way to calculate a current and fair rate for this nonresident card service. I have all of Clare’s information that she has given to us about different ways to calculate this fee: 1. Total income (local + other local operational income / Total population served (legal service area + contracted service areas 2. Total library expenditures (as detailed in the Annual State Aid Report) / Total population served (legal service area + contracted service areas) 3. Or use the total number of households in lieu of total individual population counts when doing the above calculations If your library has a nonresident card, would you be willing to share how you determined the fee you charge for it so that I can see if there is a consensus on how Michigan public libraries calculate these fees? Do you use one of the calculations above or a different one to determine your fee? I am willing to compile any responses and share with the group for everyone’s edification. Thanks so much for considering a response to this query 😊. Have a wonderful rest of your day. Amanda H. [Logo]<https://www.cityofzeeland.com/> Amanda Hanson | Director Howard Miller Library & Community Center 14 S. Church Street | Zeeland, Michigan, 49464 p: 616.748.5901 | c: 616.368.9567 e: ahanson(a)cityofzeeland.com | w: www.cityofzeeland.com<http://www.cityofzeeland.com/>

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Accessibility Checker in Canva
by Katie Rothley 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

Hey TLN and Michlib-L friends, I learned about this recently. You can use it to view your design's color contrast and accessibility with your text (type). Many individuals with vision impairments need clear contrast between colors and especially the type you are using when compared to the colors. Canva also presents whether there are issues with alternative text for each of the elements in your design, which you can also add to your Canva files. To find it in your design file, go to *File > Settings > Check Design Accessibility* I did some research and Meta will automatically attach alternative text to your images, but the problem with that is that it may not be accurate or complete because of the limitations of AI. They haven't added the option to include alternative text when you go to create events on your page, but when you do regular posts, there is an option to edit within the post and add alternative text. The recommendation is to describe the image and what the important information is that is included in the image for screen readers unless you're listing that in the description or caption. I'm not a lawyer so I don't know the legalese for this. Feel welcome to share this fact with people in your consortiums who may not be on Michlib-L or who are not in my consortium, TLN. Katie -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org

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