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URGENT: Take Action: Federal Funding For Libraries
by Lester, Kathy 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

Dear Library Community, I'm passing on the below message from the American Library Association to ask you to reach out to your federal representative to ask them to sign on to letters of support for LSTA & IAL. The LSTA funds support the public library grants available from the Library of Michigan and support other programs such as MEL The Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) programs provide funding grants to high needs school districts for their school libraries/literacy programs. {Lansing & Ypsilanti received funds from IAL in the last grant cycle.} *The best action is to call your representative's office (see phone script below) -- and follow up with an email .* Both Michigan Senators have signed the LSTA & IAL letters. However, the only Michigan Representatives that have signed the LSTA letter are Debbie Dingall & Tlaib Rashida. *NO representatives from Michigan have signed the IAL letter*. You can also quickly send an email to your representative by using the form at this webpage: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries {Make sure the email that you will send mentions the deadline!} Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! --Kathy As you know, ALA launched <https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2024/04/ala-launches-fy-2025-fundli…> our federal FY 2025 #FundLibraries campaign last Monday with the release of two dear appropriator letters in support of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) programs. *Yesterday morning the deadline for submitting signatures for the House letters has been set for Monday, April 29! We have until EOB on Monday to get signatures. * Right now, we are far off from our goal of reaching the same number of signatures as we had on the letters last year. We could really use support from ALA chapter communications and from chapter leaders to get more signatures. We are asking you to make calls to your own Representatives and then follow up by email. The directions are as follows: 1. Call your Representative's office. 2. Ask for the education/library staffer for your Member of Congress. 3. Deliver the short message below. 4. Follow up with an email with template email message (provided below), which includes links to the dear appropriator letters. The phone script, email and social posts should be customized with the name of the Representative and, ideally, indicate if they have signed both, one or neither letter. The chart on ALA's #FundLibraries web page <https://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries> tells you which letters (if any) your Representative has signed. Of course, if they have signed one of the letters, do thank them! We appreciate your voices and your influence as chapter leaders. Even though the states that receive IAL funding put it to good use – building a foundation of literacy in high-need places – every year we must prod legislators for signatures. The combination of partisan gridlock, election year politics and a proposed 4% cut to LSTA from the White House could translate into decreased funding for LSTA in FY 2025. Thank you for being a part of this national push, especially at a time when you're fighting battles in your own states. If you have any questions about these federal programs or ALA's #FundLibraries campaign, please contact Kris Stewart, Grassroots Communications Manager ( kstewart(a)alawash.org) *PHONE SCRIPT for calls to members of the U.S. House of Representatives* Check ALA's updated chart on signature status: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries#Sign%20ons <https://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries#Sign%20ons> Hello, I am the [title] of the [State] Library Association contacting you because [your boss] has supported libraries in recent years. Two bipartisan Dear Appropriator letters are circulating to support library funding, and we note that [your boss] has not yet signed [either of these letters]. One letter supports the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), which returns valuable resources to your state every year. That letter is led by Representatives Raul Grijalva and Don Bacon. On behalf of the members of the [State] Library Association, I am asking all members of the House [State] delegation to sign the Grijalva-Bacon LSTA letter. The second letter supports the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program, which is the only federal program directly supporting literacy initiatives in school libraries. The letter is led by Representatives Jim McGovern and Don Bacon. Again, on behalf of the members of the [State] Library Association, I am asking [your boss] and all members of the [State] House delegation to sign the McGovern-Bacon IAL letter. The deadline to sign these letters is Monday! Thank you for passing along my request soon. *EMAIL TEMPLATE* (to follow up after phone calls) Hello. I am following up on my earlier call urging [your boss] to support libraries in our community in the FY 2025 budget. Every day, libraries provide valuable, no-fee services to children and families, veterans, unemployed, small businesses and entrepreneurs, seniors, and many others. In many communities, libraries are the only resource for broadband access, computing devices, and digital services. Two bipartisan FY 2025 Dear Appropriator letters are circulating which support of library funding and we note that [your boss] has not yet signed [either of these letters]. On behalf of the members of the [State] Library Association, I am asking all members of the House [State] delegation to sign [both the LSTA and IAL letters]. One letter (text here <https://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/FY%2025%2…>) supports the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and is led by Reps. Raul Grijalva and Don Bacon. LSTA provides valuable resources for public libraries in our state and resources for many of your constituents. The second letter (text here <https://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/FY%2025%2…>) supports school libraries through the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program in the Department of Education. The IAL letter is led by Reps. Jim McGovern and Don Bacon. To sign the Grijalva-Bacon LSTA letter, contact Dorothy Holley at Dorothy.Holley(a)mail.house.gov or 225-2435. To sign the McGovern-Bacon IAL letter, contact Isabella Edo at Isabella.Edo(a)mail.house.gov or 225-6101. *Please note that the deadline to sign these letters is Wednesday, May 1. * Thank you for sharing my request today. [closing valediction/signature] *SOCIAL MEDIA AND LISTSERV POSTS* In addition to making phone calls and sending emails to your own congressional leaders, posting strategically in support of the campaign from your personal social media accounts can move the needle. Here are some suggestions and samples to work from (keeping in mind that customization/using an authentic voice is best): - use the hashtag #FundLibraries - tag your members of Congress and urge them to sign the letters that help their constituents - include the May 1 deadline for House signatures For your convenience, feel free to repost/quote post one of ALA's social media posts: - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ALALibrary/status/1783562902059843737 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation/posts/pfbid022vxWKKWzBb… - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/american-library-association_fundlibraries-a… If you're posting on X/Twitter or Threads (which have a maximum word count), be sure to separate the copy below into a two-post thread. The first post is geared toward getting chapter members and library advocates to act, while the second post is geared directly at your elected officials. Here is a sample: Fellow [@YourAssociation] members: I just asked my senators and representative to sign letters to fully fund the LSTA and IAL programs. Check your legislators' sign-on status here and join me to ask Congress to #FundLibraries: [LINK: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries] [@RepHandle], [State] libraries are counting on federal funding to support summer reading, workforce programs, & more. Please stand with us & #FundLibraries by signing letters supporting the LSTA and IAL programs before the May 1 deadline. [LINK: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries] Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA Adjunct Faculty, *Wayne State University, School of Information Science* Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014*, **Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL)* President, 2022-2023*, **American Association of School Librarians (AASL)* Councilor At Large*, American Library Association (ALA)* Retired School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach*, **Plymouth-Canton Community Schools* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2013-2022* *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimasl.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> "Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian" --American Association of School Librarians <http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/advocacy/tools/doc…> (AASL)

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Mount Clemens Public Library is Hiring
by Kathy McKinney 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Mount Clemens Public Library is hiring a Part Time Circulation Clerk. The job description is attached. We are looking for candidates who are customer service oriented, energetic, aspiring, and innovative. If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you. Kathy McKinney Assistant Director | Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Ave Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 586-469-6200 ext 108 kmckinney(a)mtclib.org

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Job Opening: Assistant Director of Public Services (Full-Time) at Novi Public Library
by Julie Farkas 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

*JOB DESCRIPTION* *JOB TITLE:** Assistant Director of Public Services (Full-Time)* *REPORTS TO:** Director* The Novi Public Library (NPL) is a vibrant, fast-paced class six library located within Oakland County. The Library was awarded the "Community Builder Award" in 2021 from the Novi Chamber of Commerce for its innovative approach to reaching its community by introducing the first self-service kiosk in Michigan, called Lakeshore Lending Library. NPL proudly serves a diverse community with a population of 65,000+. This position is being reinstituted in the organization after many years. With a new Strategic Plan (2023 – 2028) in place and growing needs from the Novi community for services, outreach, programming and collections, the Administrative Team is looking for an additional leader to meet those expectations and build relationships. *PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:* 1. Manages Library and building operations in the absence of the Director; responds to emergencies and provides support, as needed; acts quickly, exercising good judgment. 2. Directly supervises: Head of Information Services, Communications Manager and oversees the library’s café partnership with our local school district. Works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Building Operations and Head of Information Technology to meet the facility and technology needs as it relates to public services. 3. Has state-of-the-art knowledge of the Library and its departments; provides day-to-day management of the Library and departments including supervision, interacting with the public, evaluating, training, hiring, scheduling, emergency preparedness, budgeting and recommending department and Library needs. 4. Works as a member of the Management Team to create, interpret, update and communicate library policies and procedures in conjunction with the Library’s Mission, Vision, Values and goals set forth in the Strategic Plan. 5. Leads the Library’s new Strategic Planning initiatives; serves as a face for the Library; engages in outreach and events in the Novi community; participates in and manages staff on various library, professional and community committees and projects as assigned. *OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:* 1. Oversees the Information Services Department management of all collection (digital resources, periodicals, etc.) development duties with a budget of approximately $500,000 annually; ensures selection, ordering, budgeting, weeding, promotion/marketing is done in an efficient and cost effective manner; oversees the exploration of new and improved collections based on trends and community needs; manages community surveys related to public service needs. 2. Fosters a culture of customer service excellence. Is an example of positivity and collaboration with staff and the public; works closely with staff to create a culture of learning, creativity, inclusivity and fun for the Novi community. 3. Works directly with the Director to investigate and respond to material challenges; utilizing the library’s Collection Development Policy and Reconsideration Form as guides to inform the Library Board of Trustees, staff and community as needed. 4. Manages and executes contracts related to Information Services, Marketing and Public Relations and café services in collaboration with the Information Services Department Head and the Communications Manager; oversees space needs for the youth, teen and adult public service areas as it relates to usage; executes furniture and space renovations in cooperation with vendors. 5. Plans for emerging technologies for public use in collaboration with the Information Technology Department while demonstrating continuous efforts to improve public operations; collaborates with the Information Technology Department and iCube Makerspace committee to ensure adequate staffing, training and technology for public programming needs. 6. Provides expertise for software and hardware needs in the Information Services Department as it pertains to staff productivity, training and public usage; oversees the investigation of new technologies, processes and new uses for technology. Oversees staff training opportunities to ensure all staff have the tools and knowledge to assist library users. 7. Ensures building safety, accessibility and security at opening and closing; writes detailed, clear and concise incidents reports, obtaining case numbers in the event of public safety involvement. 8. Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish library and department goals. 9. Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with a commitment to new technology and building related needs in order for services to remain current and appropriate for staff and guests. 10. Communicates effectively with guests, co-workers and professional colleagues. 11. Represents the Library in various local business, consortium and statewide activities. 12. Performs other duties as assigned. *JOB QUALIFICATIONS:* 1. Master’s Degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited school. 2. Four or more years of management experience including two years of direct supervisory experience with professional librarian staff. 3. Knowledge of adult, teen and youth literature. 4. Demonstrated experience with Strategic Planning, concentrating on community and staff engagement, development and execution. 5. Demonstrated experience with analyzing data for effective decision making as it relates to budgets and collection development. 6. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with public use technologies in libraries, including but not limited to computer reservation software, meeting room reservation software, public printing and makerspace technologies. 7. Dedicated to public service and providing positive customer service; enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and approachable. 8. Values diversity in the workplace and in the community; ability to work with guests of varied backgrounds, ages and abilities. 9. Strong obligation to confidentiality. 10. Punctuality and dependability. 11. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 12. Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers and databases, and other computer related technology. 13. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills. 14. Ability to speak multiple languages is helpful. 15. May require a valid Michigan driver’s license based on assignment. *WORKING ENVIRONMENT:* 1. Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential. 2. Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and / or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts, seeing, keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds, operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. 3. Evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are required. *Salary:* $70,283 – $98,404 depending on qualifications *Benefits:* This position offers medical, dental and life insurance, as well as a retirement plan and time benefits. The retirement plan is a Defined Contribution plan, with employees contributing 3% and the City of Novi contributing 9% (increasing from 6%, effective July 1, 2024). Time Benefits are earned beginning on the date of hire and include personal business time (6 days annually), sick time (1 day each month), Vacation time (7 hours per month to start, increases based on years of service) and 12 paid Holidays per year. *Hours:* Forty (40) hours per week, includes days/evenings, weekends (management rotation of every 4-5 weeks). Application Deadline: *Monday, May 17, 2024 at 5:00pm* *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified* *Julie Farkas* - Library Director (she/her/hers) Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Office: * 248-869-7233 | *Mobile: * 248-331-7815 www.novilibrary.org *Cultivate Learning. Inspire Creativity. Foster Inclusivity.*

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Upcoming cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557dcc3631be04ab0936729> 3-day class, May 7-9, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557dd10631be04ab0936a0b> 3-day class, May 7-9, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Passport Canva Template for Summer Reading Log for Adults (using CSLP branding)
by Katie Rothley 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

If anyone is interested. You'll just need to customize it for your library! <https://www.canva.com/design/DAGDcuciD9E/qWzmL3ZcLFsMyWIpSP1ggw/view?utm_co…> It's 8.5"x11", folded in half. Let me know if you have any trouble accessing it. I took our logo out but left the QR code in. If you have any questions about how to create a QR code, please feel welcome to ask me! Or just get rid of it! Feel free to cross-post to other consortiums. :) -- 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 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/32729040?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/32729040?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.

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Furniture up for grabs
by Debbie Mikula 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

FREE MLA Office Furniture Up For Grabs In two months, the MLA staff will be fully remote and that means lots of great stuff needs to be re-homed. First dibs go to our organizational library members for free. Call or email Lisa at (517) 881-1683 or lbuttigieg(a)milibraries.org<mailto:lbuttigieg@milibraries.org> to see photos, get measurements, or see what else we have and arrange for pickup before June 4. Sorry, no deliveries, pick up only! First come, first served! · 5 Lovely Wood Desks – 2 U-shaped (one with credenza), 2 L-shaped, 1 L-shaped welcome/reception desk · 8 Purple Chairs · A Few Desk Chairs · Small Round Table · 5 Fold-down Heavy Duty 6' Tables · 12 Stackable Chairs with Grey Cloth Covers · 2 Stackable Chairs with Arms · 2 Stackable Chairs with Black Covers · 2 Stand-up Portable Desks · 5 Vinyl Floor Protectors · Large Screen TV · Box of Electrical Cords · Small Refrigerator · Microwave · Dishes, Silverware, etc. · 5 Large Black Frames · Copy Machine · Desk Phones (5-6) · Coat Rack · 4 Small Wooden Shelf Units – 3-4 shelves each · Box of Metal Stakes for Yard Signs · 2 Projector Screens · Extra-large Michigan Map · Lots of other misc. supplies/equipment [A stack of chairs in a room Description automatically generated][A desk on a carpet Description automatically generated][A desk with a computer and a chair Description automatically generated][A desk in a room Description automatically generated][An office with a desk and computer Description automatically generated] [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association PO Box 27337 Lansing, MI. 48909 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 5 Direct: 517-881-1266 dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Pronouns: she/her/hers Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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RFID Tags
by Andrus, Miriam 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Hello Library Land - Our library is no longer using RFID tags on our books. As such, we have a few thousand tags that we are wanting to sell at a reduced rate to a library. The majority of them were purchase from Envisionware this year. Please reply to me off list and let me know if you are interested. Thank you, -Miriam [cid:image011.jpg@01DA971C.19AF5390] Miriam Andrus Director, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640 989-837-3431 direct www.gadml.org<http://www.gadml.org> [cid:image012.png@01DA971C.19AF5390]<http://www.facebook.com/gracedowlibrary>[cid:image013.png@01DA971C.19AF5390]<http://www.twitter.com/cityofmidlandmi>[cid:image014.png@01DA971C.19AF5390]<http://www.instagram.com/gracedowlibrary>[cid:image015.png@01DA971C.19AF5390]<http://www.youtube.com/citymidland>

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Ideas for Bingo Program
by Anna Merritt 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Hello All, Our library has recently partnered with a local non-profit that assists with teens & adults with developmental disabilities. We plan on hosting a monthly BINGO program. I am looking for help in a catchy name for the event and ideas on how to properly word the marketing, so that it is clear as to who the program is targeted towards. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :) 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/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Janie Paul author talk
by Stair Library 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Good morning! If you're looking for something to do and happen to be in the neighborhood (Ha!...Ohio border southwest of Adrian) Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m., come bop in to Stair District Library in Morenci for a visit with Michigan Notable Book author Janie Paul, a former art professor at the University of Michigan and the senior curator and co-founder of the Exhibitions of Artists in Michigan Prisons. She'll be speaking at the library about her incredibly interesting book, *Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance*, which features photos of art created by incarcerated people accompanied by their essays. (Heck, make Morenci your destination! We know you're not likely to "happen to be in the neighborhood!" Or, plan to visit one of the other four libraries hosting Janie Paul as part of the wonderful Michigan Notable Books program sponsored by the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation and Michigan Humanities: Center Line, Bellaire, Harrison, and Richland. Click on "May Dates, Authors, and Locations" at this link: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/public/mnb/current-michigan-nota… ) Janie Paul's talk and slide show will be followed by a Q&A session, book sales and signing, and hearty refreshments. See flyer attached. Also featured: an art exhibit featuring works from incarcerated people from Janie Paul's art collection as well as works from local residents' collections, a display of other coffee table books, and other 2024 Michigan Notable Books. Art Studio Hours have ended, but ask to try out art supplies from our Art Cart during regular library hours. Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517.458.6510 stairlib.org M&W: 10-7 T&Th: 1-5 F&S: 10-2

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Free program--tonight!
by Betsy Myers 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

I wanted to catch you all before you left for the day. We have the best program tonight (in person) but also via Zoom. So that means you can all join us at 6:30pm for Dr. Edward Balian as he talks about his book, Turn the Page, the Bob Seger Story. You are all in Michigan so you should know Bob Seger....he was Like a Rock, a staple here. Just register via Zoom at tadl.org/turnthepage and tune in at 6:30pm. Check out this cool turntable the author brought to spin some records! (attached) -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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