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Program recommendation: The CCC in Michigan
by David Stokes 10 May '24

10 May '24

Hey folks, Last night we hosted Hillary Pine (Northern Lower Peninsula Historian for the DNR & Michigan History Center) at our library for the program: *An Outdoor Army: The CCC in Michigan*. It was well-attended, despite the weather, and Hillary is both very knowledgeable about her topic, and a really good presenter to boot. Fascinating foray into this Great Depression-era program that transformed Michigan’s landscape in ways that can still be seen today. Incidentally, the Higgins Lake Nursery & CCC Museum is a MAP participant-- and it makes for a great day trip, too! David M. Stokes Adult Services Librarian Adult Services Dept. Milford Public Library 330 Family Dr. Milford, MI 48381 248-684-0845, ext. 305 dstokes(a)milfordlibrary.info *Not every book is for everyone, but every book is for someone.*

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VOIP Phone Systems
by Tracy Logan 10 May '24

10 May '24

Hello Great Brain! We want to upgrade from our old analog phone system to a new voip system. There are a lot of factors to consider. Would you, please, answer a few questions about your own voip systems? 1. Do you have a phone system that is easy to use and affordable? What is it and who is the provider? 2. How do you handle it when the internet goes down and your phones are likewise not available? 3. Are there any features to your system that are innovative and essential? Anything you think everybody would be thrilled to have? 4. Are there any concerns that I should be aware of? Any gotcha's you have dealt with? Thank you for your time and replies! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Opioid Crisis Support Kit for Public Libraries - WebJunction
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 May '24

10 May '24

The opioid epidemic was declared a national public health emergency in 2017, and the situation worsened due to the 2020 COVID pandemic. Provisional data from the CDC National Health Statistics Center<https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm> show that from September 2020 to September 2023, opioid overdose deaths in the US increased by 19%, from 88,879 to 105,303. As community anchor institutions, public libraries are leveraging their assets in response to this crisis. To aid staff at public libraries in determining how their library can address opioid use disorder in their community, WebJunction has developed the "Opioid Crisis Support Kit for Public Libraries<https://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/o…>." This resource will help strengthen libraries-and, more broadly, the communities they serve-as the nation continues to struggle with the opioid crisis. The Support Kit<https://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/opioid-crisis.html> was tested by staff in 15 public libraries across the US and enhanced by their feedback. The content includes pragmatic strategies, tools, and other resources to help libraries-including those in rural areas-as they determine their specific communities' needs and define the roles and activities their library is most suited to carry out. The kit will help libraries assess their staff strengths and capacity, identify key partners with whom to collaborate or coordinate, and plan and implement programming and services that support local needs. Upcoming webinar Join WebJunction on May 16, 2024, for a free webinar<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/opioid-crisis-support-kit.ht…> (3:00 pm ET) to learn more about the Support Kit, how it was created, and how to use it. You'll also hear from library staff who participated in the early testing and who were able to implement new programs to meet local needs. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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.

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Professional Development Hours Question
by Jesse Cornea 09 May '24

09 May '24

Hello everyone. Resending this. The Brandon Township Public Library is reviewing its professional development criteria and wondered how other libraries collect their professional development hours. We have just a few questions for anyone who doesn’t mind answering: 1. Do you have a target amount of hours staff are expected to complete? Is this collected quarterly or yearly? 2. What counts for hours? Do you count committee meetings, webinars, or conferences? 3. How are staff encouraged to complete this work? Is time set aside to complete professional development? Is it expected to be completed outside of work? Thank you for your time! We can collect this information for any interested parties and send it back out in a week or so! *Jesse Cornea* Library Associate Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1461 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*

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One week to submit proposals for UPRLC
by Lisa Waskin 09 May '24

09 May '24

This is our last call for proposals for this year's UPRLC Conference. The conference will be held in Escanaba on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula on Wednesday, September 25th and Thursday, September 26th. This year's theme is Bold Library Futures. We are accepting proposals from all types of libraries in all parts of the state. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday, May 17th. The reservation fee will be waived for those proposals we select. To submit a program for review, please fill out a proposal submission form at this link: https://form.jotform.com/240394558704159 by Friday, May 17th. Thank you, Lisa 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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Thoughts on Starting a Library Podcast
by Turbok, Joseph 09 May '24

09 May '24

For those of you who may do podcasts for your library, how do you find the experience? Is it a pain to come up with content on a regular basis? We have debated starting a library podcast but worry about how sustainable it would be long term. Any tips/tricks/thoughts, etc? Joseph Turbok- Senior Librarian for Adult Services St. Clair County Library - Main Library 210 McMorran Blvd. Port Huron, Michigan 48060

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FREE MLA Office Furniture and Supplies
by Rachel Ash 09 May '24

09 May '24

MLA staff will soon be fully remote, and we still have some great stuff that needs to be re-homed. Furniture and some miscellaneous office supplies are still available. It's all FREE to MLA members! Check out this list of the remaining available items (pdf).<https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/14fdb035-61d6-464b-aa44-1206e…> Lisa Buttigieg will be at the MLA office for the next two weeks, May 13 – 17 and May 20 – 24 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Stop by and take whatever is available! First come, first served. Everything must be picked up by June 4! Sorry, no deliveries. For questions or to reserve an item, 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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City employee library cards
by Rebekah Dobski 09 May '24

09 May '24

Hello LibraryLand! :) Wondering if anyone has a library card type that is in anyway different from your regular card for patrons of your legal service area, or if you just mark them differently in your ILS? Any card limits or parameters that are different from your "norm" that would apply? Please let me know! Rebekah Dobski Library Director Hillsdale Community Library CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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Job Posting: Assistant Librarian
by Pratt, Michele - Staff 09 May '24

09 May '24

The Delta College Library is hiring an Assistant Librarian. This is a part-time position (24 hours per week; 45 weeks per year). It's a great opportunity for those currently pursuing their Library Science degree or someone looking for academic experience. The Assistant Librarian assists librarians in duties including reference, instruction, and collection development. For more information and to apply, visit https://delta.peopleadmin.com/postings/6095. Come work with us! Michele Michele M. Pratt, MLIS Manager of Library Programs and Services Delta College 1961 Delta Road University Center, MI 48710 (989) 686-9822

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Items for giveaway
by Jaclyn Miller 09 May '24

09 May '24

Good afternoon, The Baldwin PL in downtown Birmingham has the following items in need of new homes. Pick up of these items as quickly as possible is appreciated. 1. Shelving unit with liftable fronts - measures 56.5" wide, and 66.5" tall. 2. Ottoman (outlets have not been recently tested) - 36" across. 3. Collapsible, movable coat rack - measures 73" wide x 62" high x 24.5" deep when setup; 19.5" wide and 80" tall when folded up. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to claim any of these items for your library. Thanks! 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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