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Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Part 2
by Anna Merritt 30 May '24

30 May '24

Hello All, Getting some interested libraries regarding a jigsaw puzzle exchange (see original message below). Here is the link to the spreadsheet. If you're library would like to participate, please feel free to add your info. It will be up to each individual interested in borrowing to contact the library and follow up. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GHfZAlunFXi09Ni25Vv_oIqNYT_IHqGIVxO… Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Hello All, With programming & sustainability in mind, I was wondering if any libraries who have hosted Jigsaw Puzzle Competition programs would be interested in participating in a swap & borrow program? I was thinking that a spreadsheet could be kept with the library's name, contact person, & list of what puzzles they have & how many. Libraries who are interested in hosting a jigsaw puzzle program could reach out to a library on the list and borrow and/or swap puzzles through RIDES. This might be a more sustainable and cost saving alternative for some libraries. Please let me know if you HAVE jigsaw puzzles from past programs and would be willing to participate in a borrow/swap. Thanks! -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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MeL Minute: Becoming a Digital Nomad
by Laura Warren-Gross 30 May '24

30 May '24

[A white letter on a blue green and red background Description automatically generated]As the housing market has become unaffordable for some and the way people work has become more flexible, a new nomadic lifestyle has emerged. Whether it’s living the #VanLife, staying in a short-term rental, or even house- or pet-sitting in exchange for accommodation, people who chose to engage in wanderlust might also be part of a new group of workers who perform their work on the road rather than in a traditional office setting. These digital nomads, as they are known, have ushered in a new wave of workplace concerns and benefits. The Michigan eLibrary (MeL)<https://mel.org/welcome> can help provide context for a work-travel lifestyle that might be the future of work. Though being a digital nomad is more common now than ever before, people who live this way are often misunderstood. MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> has several publications with articles covering this trend. ComputerWorld<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> includes "Bashing 4 New Myths About Digital Nomads: The Digital Nomad Honeymoon is Over, and the Backlash has Begun. Here are the New Myths—and the Facts—About Digital Nomads<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>" to help explain what is really happening versus what people might assume from the outside. From the perspective of several Human Resource professionals, having digital nomads on a team can have positive benefits for employers and employees, as well as causing some administrative drawbacks. "Digital Nomadism in the Workplace: Top Insights from HR Leaders On Policies and Perspectives<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>" in Leadership Excellence<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> provides some context for why a business might thrive or struggle. In Geographical<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>, "Nomad’s Land<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>" suggests that this type of work-travel lifestyle is a new norm—both for those who are looking for adventure and those who are escaping high costs in their home country. If this sounds like a lifestyle you would like to try, Computerworld (Online Only) <https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> offers "10 Must-Have Security Tips for Digital Nomads<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>" to help you work more safely. To discover places where digital nomad visas are common, read "Want to Work from Spain?: Apply for a New Digital Nomad Visa<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>" in News India Times<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>. Finally, if exploring closer to home across Michigan and even the United States is of interest, check out the eBook Public Library Collection’s<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> The Van Conversion Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Converting a Campervan<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> as a way to get started on the road. As always, MeL<https://mel.org/welcome> is loaded with information about the latest topics and trends. Take time to explore the wide variety of content you can find in 70+ free eResources—you never know what you might discover! If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image003.png@01DAB11E.47661AA0] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> [cid:image004.png@01DAB11E.47661AA0]

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FREE THINGS from Saline District Library!
by Jessica Lash 29 May '24

29 May '24

Saline District Library is starting renovations soon and we have been cleaning out a bunch of cabinets and cupboards. Most of these can be sent through RIDES... with the exception of the piano. That will need to be picked up (but is FREE!!!) -- Jessica Lash Assistant Director Saline District Library jess(a)salinelibrary.org 734.401.1262

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Presenter on American Sign Language
by Adrianne Schinkai 29 May '24

29 May '24

Good afternoon all, I'm wondering if anyone knows of a presenter who can teach a beginners class of American Sign Language. My library is located in Kalamazoo. All suggestions are welcome. Thanks so much! -- *Adrianne M. Schinkai* MLIS, Certification Level 1 with the Library of Michigan she/her/hers amschinkai(a)gmail.com (248) 331-7834 Currently reading: *Crashing Through *by Robert Kurson and *Babel *by RF Kuang

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Whiteboard for sale
by Abby Cummings 29 May '24

29 May '24

Whole thing: 3'6.5 x 6'0 White board: 3'2.5 x 4'5.5 Magnetic and on-wheels Must pick up at Henika District Library (149 S Main St. Wayland, MI 49348) Asking $50 or best offer. It's just too big for our space. Thanks!

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Cricut Program Ideas
by Lorry Traver 29 May '24

29 May '24

Hi all, If you have held programs in the past, highlighting the Cricut, whether during the program or using it to prep the program beforehand, would you be willing to share your ideas and successes with me? If you had anything that did not work well, I would love to hear about those too if you are willing to share. Thank you so much! -- *"I think books are like people, in the sense that they'll turn up in your life when you most need them." - Emma Thompson* *Lorry Traver* Public Services Librarian Brandon Township Library 248-627-1460

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Study tables and chairs for sale!
by Jessica Lash 29 May '24

29 May '24

Saline District Library is starting renovations soon and has some study tables and chair sets to sell. There are ten sets: five tables with power and five with lamps and power. We are asking $100 for each set. Please find a PDF attached with pictures, descriptions, and measurements. Contact me off-list if you have any questions or are interested in a set. We want to get these out quickly—by June 7th, if possible. -- Jessica Lash Assistant Director Saline District Library jess(a)salinelibrary.org 734.401.1262

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Updated List of Children's Materials Available
by Becky Hall 29 May '24

29 May '24

Hi all, Here's an updated list of the children's materials available. I've removed the items that have already been spoken for and added a Giant Plush Caterpillar. These items are for pick up from the downtown Farmington location on Liberty street. You can view the items in this google drive folder or see the list below. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KATKJTrOSB1t4_pnWlVDlSH4fSFzToEJ?us… Animal Puzzle Apple Sequencing Puzzle Banana Sequencing Puzzle Carrot Finger Puppet Set Cat in the Hat Lacing Ernie Puzzle Giant Plush Caterpillar Humpty Dumpty Puzzle Pyramid Number Puzzle Periodic Table of Elements Blocks Plush Fish Ramp Walking Ducks Sesame Street Puzzle Snowman Sequencing Puzzles Spring Puzzle Stacking Toy Turtle Puzzle Becky Hall Information Services Specialist // FCL Farmington Email: rebecca.hall(a)farmlib.org<mailto:rebecca.hall@farmlib.org> Tel: (248) 473-3119 Web: www.farmlib.org Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…>

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FREE Copier!!
by Rachel Ash 29 May '24

29 May '24

MLA will soon be fully remote, but we still have a Kyocera copier to rehome. It’s a full-color, heavy-duty machine and it’s all yours for the low, low price of FREE! [cid:image002.png@01DAB1B5.4981A100] It must be picked up by Friday, May 31. It’s big, sorry, no deliveries. For questions or to arrange pickup, call or email Lisa Buttigieg at (517) 881-1683 or lbuttigieg(a)milibraries.org<mailto:lbuttigieg@milibraries.org>. [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association PO Box 27337 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: (517) 881-6652 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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BAVC Preservation x Mapping the Magnetic Media Landscape Survey
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 29 May '24

29 May '24

Your voice holds the power to make a difference! If you’re knowledgeable of, or responsible for, the care and preservation of analog audiovisual material, join our friends at BAVC Media in taking the Mapping the Magnetic Media Landscape Survey<https://ga9rmr10qsn.typeform.com/to/M7MkWseL>. Please complete and submit your responses by May 31, 2024. The questions will inquire about your role, archive you work with and its audience, the training you and your colleagues have, and your organization’s digitization workflows and policies. The purpose of this survey is to develop an expansive, data driven understanding of the field of analog audiovisual media digitization and conservation in the United States. The resulting data will be used to identify and respond to our greatest challenges in the changing field of audiovisual preservation. Upon submitting your responses, you will receive access to “Ask BAVC Preservation Anything” sessions. These offerings will be free community working sessions where you can ask our team your toughest technical questions and connect with other survey respondents! As a thank you for your participation, all survey responders receive access to three online courses in magnetic media preservation called Ask BAVC Preservation Anything. These online forums, led by BAVC’s team of preservation specialists, bring cultural workers and technicians together to answer your real-world preservation questions and challenges. Click here to take the survey today!<https://ga9rmr10qsn.typeform.com/to/M7MkWseL> 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 [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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