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Free COVID-19 Test Ordering resumes today from USPS
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

https://covidtests.gov/ People may order 4 free tests. Tests are delivered free of charge to US households. 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). [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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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Engaging Bigs & Littles During Storytime Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:00 pm ET (90 minutes) Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Looking for new ways to engage families and expand your storytime skills? Join us for this all new 90 minute Ready to Read Michigan webinar! Libraries are community hubs for healthy child and family development. Intentional family engagement begins at birth and Storytime is the place for Youth Librarians to start building strong and lasting relationships with families. Join Narrative Coach, Jen Strauss for this webinar dedicated to family engagement during Storytime, birth to preschool and beyond! In this webinar you will: * Review the Whys, Whats and Ways of Family Engagement. * Learn about Family Engagement resources and training opportunities. * Explore successful Storytime Guidelines. * Enlist the Five Practices of Ready to Read MI to ensure optimal family engagement with ALL NEW take-and-use stories, songs, play, prewriting and writing activities. Resources StarNet Webinar: Apply to Receive a FREE Magnetometer and Contribute to Space Weather Science! October 23, 2024, 3:00 PM ET Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UG7_3b6GQG2Ot9v_VSnkiA Learn how your library can participate in the EZIE Mission, a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU APL) and NASA. Through the EZIE-Mag initiative, you can apply to receive a FREE magnetometer to study space weather and aurora science! The EZIE Mission is unique because it’s the first NASA mission where you and your community can directly engage with space weather and aurora research. They are offering 700 free magnetometers to libraries, classrooms, afterschool programs, and other educational groups across the country. Join this free STAR Net webinar to learn how to apply! WebJunction: Sustaining ecosystems for climate learning and action Thursday, October 24, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Register: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/sustaining-ecosystems-for-cl… Join this webinar to learn how public libraries can develop or expand their role in learning and teaching about climate change, climate science, and climate action. We’ll introduce the STEM Learning Ecosystem Model, which can clarify the need for collaboration across various sectors and organizations to drive meaningful action. You’ll then hear from libraries about their experiences, successes, and challenges working in partnership with others sectors to support climate learning and action. Plus, strategies to enrich existing partnerships and pave the way for future collaboration. Don't miss this opportunity to become a stronger partner in climate education and action. This work is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number 2314180 to the Space Science Institute. Celebrate the 25th annual Lights On Afterschool Oct. 24, 2024! Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things-such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do, and poetry-and discover new skills. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs. Register your library, find a community partner, or to find resources to plan the event here: https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm. Volunteer Opportunity with the Collaborative Summer Library Program Become part of the COLLABORATIVE part of CSLP! Committees are the engine that keeps CSLP moving forward, and vibrant committees lead to a vibrant CSLP. That is why we invite all member library staff members to join a committee annually. Only through your input can we continue to improve. Sign-ups for 2025 CSLP Committees are open until October 15. While the duties vary, committee obligations generally run for one calendar year. All committee work is done virtually, either through email, or through phone or online meetings. You are welcome to sign up for more than 1 committee if your time allows, however each committee has different size and participation criteria. To help you decide which committee to volunteer for, please visit: https://www.cslpreads.org/committees/ to review the responsibilities of each committee. Most CSLP committees are open to all, however some have limited seats or require previous CSLP experience. Apply now! - CSLP Committee Application form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvzK3xUe95oPHwWUWnp-IBjeGT6pPaWqM…> The sign-up period ends October 15. Wishing you a wonderful Fall weekend, 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<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [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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FW: Special Collections Update - September 27, 2024
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

MyHeritage Virtual Program, "The Searching Eye" Exhibit, Michigan Author Award Event, Michigan Words, and Michigan Yearbooks Campaign [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - September 27, 2024 MyHeritage Virtual Program, "The Searching Eye" Exhibit, Michigan Author Award Event, Michigan Words, and Michigan Yearbooks Campaign [Library of Michigan Programs for the Public]Virtual Program: MyHeritage Library Edition for Power Users Thursday, October 3, 2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Zoom Register For This Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2…> MyHeritage Library Edition is a family history database available through the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical documents, images, and public records. Go beyond the basics of navigating MyHeritage and learn advanced strategies for discovering records within its collections. Find registration information and more at Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. ________________________________ [Zadoorian Exhibit]Upcoming Exhibit - "The Searching Eye" Come explore a different view of Detroit through "The Searching Eye: Images of Mid-Century Detroit" photo exhibit at the Library of Michigan. Opening Saturday, October 12, 2024 in the Library of Michigan's Lake Erie Room, the exhibit highlights the work of industrial photographer, Norman Zadoorian, father of award-winning Michigan author Michael Zadoorian<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.michaelzadoorian.com%2F/…>. Over the course of his career, Norman photographed nuclear power plants, supermarkets, strikes, local politicos, and workers from all walks of life. The photographs in "The Searching Eye" are unique glimpses of mid-century Detroit from mid-1940s to mid-1960s and are complimented with essays composed by Norman's son Michael. More information soon at Michigan.gov/LibraryExhibits<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. ________________________________ Celebrating 2023-24 Michigan Author Award Recipient Anne-Marie Oomen The Library of Michigan celebrated 2023-24 Michigan Author Award recipient Anne-Marie Oomen<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fanne-marieoomen.com%2F/1/01…> during an event on Saturday, September 7 in the Library's Lake Erie Room. The program included refreshments, remarks from State Librarian Randy Riley, and a choreographed Q&A presentation with Annie-Marie. Anne-Marie has been honored previously by the Library of Michigan for writing several Michigan Notable Books<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> selections, including As Long as I Know You: the Mom Book (2023), Pulling Down the Barn (2005), House of Fields (2007), and The Lake Michigan Mermaid (with Linda Nemec Foster) (2019). Her edited work ELEMENTAL: A Collection of Michigan Nonfiction was also a Michigan Notable Book title in 2019. Learn more about the Michigan Author Award by visiting the Michigan Center for the Book site: Michigan.gov/MCFB<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. The nomination period for the 2025 Michigan Author Award recipient will start in December. [Michigan Author Award Event Anne-Marie Oomen] Michigan Author Award event at the Library of Michigan. ________________________________ Michigan Words Poetry Billboards Explore Michigan poetry and poets through the Michigan Words Project<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>! Developed as part of the Michigan Poet Laureate program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>, Michigan Words is a statewide billboard campaign celebrating contemporary Michigan poetry. The billboards feature excerpts of the works of contemporary Michigan poets. The full poem as well as biographical information about the poet is available on the Michigan Words<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> site. The three featured poets and their works are: * M. Bartley Seigel - In the Bone-Cracking Cold<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> * Brittany Rogers - Detroit Pastoral<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> * Jonah Mixon-Webster - Rising Moons in the Needles of Trees Bring Us Water<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> Find billboards featuring excepts by the poets in Detroit, Flint, Marquette, and Escanaba. Look for more information by visiting Michigan.gov/MichiganWords<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. [Michigan Words Poet Laureate Jonah Mixon-Webster] A billboard featuring Johan Mixon-Webster and an excerpt of "Rising Moons in the Needles of Trees Bring Us Water" near Flint. ________________________________ "We Want Your Yearbooks" Campaign Continues A big thank you to all the libraries, organizations, and individuals who have contributed to the Library of Michigan's "We Want Your Yearbooks" campaign! The response we have received so far has been amazing as we work to build a comprehensive collection of Michigan yearbooks. We also appreciate the efforts by everyone who has assisted in publicizing the project. Despite the response so far, there are still many schools not represented in the Library of Michigan's yearbook collection. Look for periodic posts about the initiative on the Library of Michigan's social media accounts as the campaign continues throughout the fall season. More information about the project as well as downloadable/printable graphics to help spread the word is available at Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. [Yearbooks] Donation of yearbooks and other school-related publications. [Library Card 2023]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. Apply online at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryCard<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryC…>. Donate to the Collections of the Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Find more information on the types of items accepted at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryG…>. Sign-Up for the Special Collections Update Go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/signup/24046<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…> [Bookmark and Share]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fa…> Issue URL: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/bulletins/3b87f4c ________________________________ [https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryo…> Questions? Contact Us<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> Your generous tax-deductible gift today will help assure The Library of Michigan Foundation<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.libraryofmichiganfoundat…> continues to support the Library of Michigan in improving crucial services and ensuring a rich literary culture. STAY CONNECTED: [Visit us on Facebook]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FL…> [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2019/01/2362…]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLibraryofMich…> [Sign up for email updates]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Facc…> [Instagram Icon]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flibrary…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Facc…> | Help<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.…> ________________________________ This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Michigan * 702 W. Kalamazoo St * P.O. Box 30007 * Lansing, MI 48909-7507 * 1-877-479-0021

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Upcoming Infopeople Courses - collection development, communication, and more!
by Califa Group 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Don't miss out on these upcoming learning opportunities from Infopeople. View in browser<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> [Califa + Infopeople, helping libraries think differently.]<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> Don't Miss These Upcoming Infopeople Learning Opportunities: [Collection Development Using an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lens, an Infopeople course. October 1 to October 21, 2023. Instructor: Mahasin J. Abuwi Aleem. Fee: $175. 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[Learn More - Description: Rectangle: Rounded Corners: Learn More] Don't Like Deadlines? [https://storage.mlcdn.com/account_image/478958/9nxv0gIxgB2BbNxLzbC5umJmECcK…]<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> Infopeople On-Demand Infopeople On-Demand<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjox…> means learning whenever, wherever. Jump into a topic and move at your own pace. Courses are always there when you need them. No rushing. No deadlines. Just you and the learning. [Find Your Next Course - Description: Rectangle: Rounded Corners: Find Your Next Course] [Normalizing Discussions of Race with Children, an Infopeople On-Demand course. Instructor: Becki Loughlin. Fee: $100. 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MEL packing materials available claimed
by Sara Ault 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Thanks, everyone. -- Sara Ault Circulation Manager & Adult Collection Development Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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MEL packing materials available
by Sara Ault 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

We have a box of small/medium MEL packing envelopes that need a new home. Anyone interested? Send me your code and we will send them out to you. Sara -- Sara Ault Circulation Manager & Adult Collection Development Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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Brand Standard in Policies
by Kari Besancon 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Good Morning Everyone, I am curious if any of you out in library land have a brand standard (licensing) policy as part of your policies? If so, would you mind sharing? Thank you! -- Kari Besancon (Bə-sank’-in), MLIS District Director Iosco-Arenac District Library zv323 989-362-2651 k.besancon(a)vlc.lib.mi.us

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Thank you All
by Lisa Waskin 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

I want to share a sincere thank you to everyone who has participated in the UPRLC Conferences for the past few years, from the SLC staff, to the conference committee members, our speakers and attendees. It has been my pleasure to chair this conference with all of you. I think this may have been our best conference yet. Some of you know this already, but I will be stepping down as conference chair. This was my last one. I know next year's conference will be even better and I encourage everyone to get involved. It has been amazing. ❤️ Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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TLN Statewide Collection Development Lists: New Pilot Project
by Jim Flury 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

All, Library cooperative directors, please share this email with your member libraries. TLN is pleased to announce a new, statewide, pilot project for public libraries. Beginning October 1 , 2024, in conjunction with our vendor partner Brodart, TLN will offer three curated monthly collection development lists, one each of Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile/Tween, and Teen, free of charge to public libraries that wish to receive them . TLN member libraries have benefited from this service in the past and we are happy to extend this pilot to any public library in the state that may be interested. The lists, created by a TLN librarian with three+ decades of experience in this realm, generally consist of 400 to 500 Adult Nonfiction titles, 300 to 400 Juvenile/Tween titles, and 100 to 150 Teen titles. When available, multiple full text reviews from professional journals Booklist, Library Journal Pre-pub Alert, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Kirkus, Horn Book, Publisher's Weekly, and Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, will accompany the title to assist you in your collection development decision making process. Libraries can use the lists to quickly select titles and can easily place orders to Brodart for their desired titles with a click of a button. Attached is a PDF copy of the TLN Adult Order List dated September, 2024. We wanted libraries to be able to see a copy of an active list. If you would like to sign up for this exciting new statewide pilot project, please contact either Jim Flury at The Library Network, email [ mailto:jflury@tln.org | jflury(a)tln.org ] or Brodart's Michigan Library Services Consultant Kim Langenderfer, email [ mailto:Kim.Langenderfer@brodart.com | Kim.Langenderfer(a)brodart.com ] Libraries that already use the program through TLN do not have to sign up again. Please let Jim Flury know if you have any questions concerning this service, either via email [ mailto:jflury@tln.org | jflury(a)tln.org ] or by phone 248-536-3100 ext. 133. Thank you! Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 , ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address: jflury(a)tln.org

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Kids Book Club Recommendations
by Lorry Traver 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Hi all, I am starting a new book club for 5th and 6th graders and am trying to find some great book recommendations for our meetings. I would like to have about 4 for them to choose from at each monthly meeting, each book from a different genre. Do you have any recommendations? I would like titles that are fairly new (2019 and newer), but not so new that we won't be able to borrow copies for them to read. 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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