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Help Identifying Book!
by Erin Luetz 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Hello, Collective Brain! I need some help trying to identify a book for a patron. We know that it is either YA or Adult Fiction and have a sketch based on the patron's recollection of the cover (attached below), but that's about it. The patron doesn't remember the author, title, or much about the content beyond that dragons played a heavy role in the plot. If anyone has any ideas as to what it could be, I'd love to hear them! I thought perhaps it was something by Anne McCaffrey, but haven't found a match for the illustration provided. [image: IMG_20240422_172059935.jpg] Thanks for your help, Erin -- Erin Luetz (she/her) Youth Services Librarian Ferndale Area District Library

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Invocation
by Barbara Gordon 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Hello All, I am interested in learning whether libraries have had an invocation at the start of a groundbreaking or ribbon-cutting ceremony. We have an upcoming event and the Board is looking for guidance on this. If you have had an invocation, how did you select the speaker? Are there any important considerations? Thank you! -- Barbara Gordon, MLS Director 319 M-62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 269-357-7822 ext. 101

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Author Visit - Michael Deleware
by Barbara Haywood 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

All are invited to: Attend a special presentation by author Michael Delaware at the Hastings Public Library Community Room on his new book 'Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime'. The story told will be 'Coins for a Horse' about a true crime that happened in Hastings in 1894. Author with a YouTube channel & 'Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past' Podcast on Michigan history. For more details, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com<https://michaeldelaware.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2qgsmyMpyMcozVr5Ex0…> Facebook Event Link - https://www.facebook.com/events/1441717013082553/ Barbara Haywood Marketing & Adult Programs Coordinator Hastings Public Library 227 East State St Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-4263 www.hastingspubliclibrary.org<http://www.hastingspubliclibrary.org> [HPL_Green] This e-mail and any attachments are intended for the sole use of the addressee listed. It may contain confidential and/or legally protected information exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete all copies of the message and any attachments. Please note that e-mails are susceptible to change and we cannot be responsible or liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this e-mail, any delay in its receipt, or damage to your systems. We cannot guarantee that the integrity of this e-mail has been maintained or that this e-mail is free of viruses, interception, or interference. -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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[Employment Opportunity] Youth Services Full-Time Librarian - as well as PT Materials Services Clerical Assistant and Pages
by BTPL Careers 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Greetings-- We have an excellent opportunity for a Youth Services librarian seeking full-time employment (in a delightful department at Bloomfield Township Public Library): POSITION TITLE: Librarian DEPARTMENT: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head HOURS: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends on a flexible basis. WAGES & BENEFITS: $26.95 per hour, increasing to $27.33 per hour upon successfully completing a 90-day orientation period. Paid time-off benefits include vacation, sick, holiday, personal business, and emergency time. Health insurance, dental/optical insurance, term life and disability income insurance provided. Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Employee Assistant Program (EAP). Professional membership and opportunity to participate in professional development available. REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM: * Masters in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. * Professional experience working with children. * Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers and Library users in a team environment. * Broad knowledge of literature, current trends, and developmentally appropriate practices in libraries for young people (birth through middle school) and families. * Strong commitment to providing high quality public service to patrons of all ages and abilities. * Proficiency in modern computing environments, both desktop and mobile. * Ability to create, promote, and execute programs that reflect the interests and needs of the community. * Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to visually review materials and discern vocal and audible tones with or without reasonable accommodation. For the posting, see attached or go to the link below my signature. Also, we have a part time position in Materials Services (formerly known as Technical Services at this Library—also a wonderful department). Go to the link below my signature. We always welcome page applications as well, and kudos to you if you have read this far. Please go to the link below my signature if interested. Happy Friday. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment/

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars – April 24, 2024 Highlighted Content Helping libraries to be autism-ready<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/helping-libraries-be-autism-re…>: Imagine a child standing in front of a brightly lit room at their local public library. Lively music is playing, and bubbles are bouncing all around. Children and adults fill the room, talking loudly and playing with toys. In the distance is a colorful rug with letters on it where everyone will gather for storytime. Does the child go right in, look for friends, and find a spot on the rug? Or do they stop, cover their ears, close their eyes, and take a deep breath? And what do the parents decide is best for their child, perhaps remembering a previous negative experience? These questions are important to consider when creating autism-inclusive programming. Read this article to learn more about how the University of Washington’s new Autism-Ready Libraries Toolkit can help. Singing the unsung heroes that make libraries successful<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/singing-unsung-library-heroes.…>: Community partnerships play an important role in creating successful libraries, and Berks County Public Library in Pennsylvania is no exception. Each year, the library honors individuals and groups in the community who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to library service in the community. In March 2024, Noah Lenstra interviewed Emily Orischak, Community Relations Coordinator, Berks County Public Libraries, to learn more about the library system’s 21 years of running an awards celebration. Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 16 April<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-acce…> 2024: This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. WebJunction Webinars These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://learn.webjunction.org/>. Leadership strategies for building connection and diffusing difficult situations Tuesday, April 30, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/leadership-strategies.html As library staff, our collective morale and goodwill are often eroded by a tidal wave of factors including book challenges, budget constraints, staffing shortages, toxic online discourse, and an increasingly divided culture. In times like these, searching for common ground might sound naïve or idealistic, but intentionally cultivating these mindsets can have a profound effect on your organizational culture, communication, problem-solving, and mental health. This webinar introduces skills grounded in the “Good Inside” approach, and will cover practical strategies to develop empathetic, curiosity-led leadership that assumes good intent in moments of conflict and stress, along with actionable communication skills for connection and cooperation. Supporting healthy communities: Public library responses to the opioid crisis Thursday, May 16, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/opioid-crisis-support-kit.ht… The opioid crisis continues to rage unabated in our communities and worsened in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public libraries have a critical opportunity to support the information needs of patrons dealing with and impacted by substance misuse. Related programming and services are deeply connected to addressing health equity, and they help libraries link community members to critical information that can improve their lives and the lives of loved ones. WebJunction has released the “Opioid Crisis Support Kit for Public Libraries” to help library staff assess their strengths and capacity, identify key local partners with whom to collaborate or coordinate, and plan and implement programming and services that contribute to addressing the opioid crisis. Join this webinar to learn how libraries have found success and purpose with the Support Kit and gain insights to empower your community toward healthier outcomes. Cardholder signup policies: Access in practice Wednesday, May 22, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/cardholder-signup-policies.h… In 2023, BPL launched a research project to collect and study cardholder signup policies from public libraries across the nation. The project aims to identify the range of policies and procedures which govern cardholder access as well as the rationale used for establishing these policies. Research findings have been summarized in a report made available to the library field beginning spring 2024. Join us for a discussion about the inspiration for this study, how the research was conducted, and key findings and takeaways using data from more than 1,800 public libraries across the United States. Supporting domestic and sexual violence survivors at your library Thursday, June 6, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 90 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/supporting-domestic-and-sexu… Libraries are in a unique position to offer resources and referrals to those experiencing domestic and sexual violence and stalking. In this webinar, learn how to identify the signs of domestic/sexual violence and stalking, what/when/how to say something to a survivor, and how to provide resources to someone who does not disclose abuse. You will learn how to:  * Identify ways to research and navigate reporting laws and resources for survivors and allies in your state * Recognize best practices for listening to a disclosure * Select ways to improve your library's programs and procedures for survivors * Collaborate with crisis centers and other local partners to support survivors 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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Ethics Policy or Ethics Statement
by aestelle otsegolibrary.org 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Good morning, I have been attending the Public Libraries Financial Management Class and recently finished the Internal Controls portion of the class. One fraud prevention control they mentioned was having in place an Ethics Policy or Ethics statement for employees. We do not currently have one at ODL so I was curious what this looks like for libraries. If you currently have an Ethics Policy or Ethics statement in your employee handbook or financial procedures can you please send me a copy or link? Have a lovely day and thanks for sharing if you are able! Thanks Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director * Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE * INTERACT * INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 https://otsegolibrary.org/

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Frank Uhle, Michigan Notable Book Author, at Madonna University
by Olsen, Josh 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Hello everyone, Please join us, if you can, for an evening with Frank Uhle and his 2024 Michigan Notable Book, Cinema Ann Arbor, on Thursday, April 25th from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Madonna University Welcome Center. All are welcome, an ASL interpreter will be on site, and there will be snacks and light refreshments. [cid:d975bc86-21a0-45d1-8098-c66e84dd6e3e] Josh Olsen (he/him) Director of Library Services Madonna University jolsen(a)madonna.edu 734-432-5684

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Two Upcoming Events
by Lester, Kathy 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Hi All, Below is the information for two upcoming events. Please attend if you are able. --Kathy Tomorrow Evening 4/25 at 6:30pm EST Beyond Book Banning @ Bloomfield Township Library MASL members Toni Isaac & Kathy Lester are part of the panel Registration not required. [image: Book Banning Event.png] Sunday, 5/5 @ Detroit Public Library (Main Library) w/ Author Laura Pappano (Laura had interviewed me while I was AASL President for her book and asked if I would be willing to help her in conversation at this event.) [image: author series state of public schools.jpg] 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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Lift Tables for Sale
by Emily Whalen 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Happy Wednesday! The Kent District Library has eight (8) lift tables for sale. These are giant back savers with a foot pump that hydraulically raises the platform! Two wheels swivel with brake and two are rigid. Capacity is up to 770 lbs. and platform is 36 x 20''. Price is $250 each, or $400 for two. Pick-up only! Payment will need to be either exact change for cash (our Finance Department cannot make change) or check payable to Kent District Library. [cid:744cf77b-e0f2-4950-b1c4-4da162a15124] With gratitude, Emily Whalen, CGFM Finance Manager Kent District Library | Service Center D: 616.647.4123|Pronouns: she/her/hers What's this?<https://www.mypronouns.org/> [cid:3b18294c-3c42-401e-ad19-5e1e3ffee1c1]<http://kdl.org/> Certified Government Financial Manager<https://www.credly.com/badges/c888f30f-5888-4cc5-92f5-84a0012b8e9e/public_u…> [cid:49f1decd-7c64-4008-aa96-bdaad6130974]

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Job Posting: Technical Services Assistant, Monroe County Community College Library
by Liz Hartig 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Good Morning! The Monroe County Community College Library is hiring a Technical Services Assistant. Salary: $19.30 - $20.48 Hourly Full -time Location: Monroe, MI Job Type: Full-time Department: Library The Technical Services Assistant provides assistance to the Reference/Technical Services Librarian in acquiring, processing, maintaining, and cataloging library materials including electronic resources, books, serials, electronic media, and archival materials. The Technical Services Assistant also assists with various operations of the library including collaborating with vendors to troubleshoot library databases and software, assisting with library database management, and gathering statistics. The full job posting and application can be found here: TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT | Job Details tab | Career Pages (schooljobs.com)<https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/monroeccc/jobs/4473683/technical-service…> Thank you so much, Elizabeth Hartig, MLIS, MS Faculty Reference Librarian/ Public Services Co-Coordinator of One Book One Community Monroe County Community College 734.384.4162 ehartig(a)monroeccc.edu she/her/hers

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