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Register now for an upcoming live demo of TALK!
by Mary Ruthko 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) invites you to learn more about TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten! TALK is a text messaging service that encourages parents and caregivers of children under 6 to interact with their children to promote early learning using Every Child Ready to Read practices: talk, sing, read, write, and play. MCLS Director Scott Garrison and Marketing and Communication Coordinator Mary Ruthko are hosting live TALK demonstrations via Zoom covering how signup works, the library portal’s functions, TALK pricing, the marketing and partnership building toolkits participating libraries receive, and more. These demos are designed for libraries not currently using TALK. Wednesday, April 24 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsduivrjkjE9cGZtyGNrmxlEe5xkyB0G… Friday, April 26 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvce-gqTwiHtRWCLyG34jnWQfBh30Gam… Tuesday, April 30 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcuqtqD4vHtfAtrBk-Z7g5wJxRNYTI5… Thursday, May 2 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucumopzopG9zRnOrakXA80VQst0UJX1… If you can't make one of the demos, but would like more information about TALK, please reach out to talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org>. Check out the TALK website at https://textandlearn.org<https://textandlearn.org/> We look forward to connecting with you! Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:807e0a89-ee66-4965-9b65-d010039a05d7] 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> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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Board Meeting Frequency
by Kristina Knezic 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hello All, My Board, which currently meets monthly, is considering reducing the frequency of their meeting schedule. For those libraries whose boards meet less than 12 times a year, especially those that meet every other month, could you please share the pros and cons of meeting less often? Thank you in advance! Kristina Kristina Knezic, Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-471-7074 www.bsclibrary.org

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Passport Acceptance Program
by Kurt Schultz 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

I’m curious if any other libraries in Michigan are set up as Passport Acceptance Centers And How that worked or is working out. Kurt B Schultz Branch Associate Orion Township Public Library Sent from my iPhone

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Great Lakes, Great Read
by Maria McCarville 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

[A blue and green logo Description automatically generated] NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 22, 2024 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ For More Information: Inger Schultz, (734) 945-2880, inger.schultz(a)libraryofthegreatlakes.org Maria McCarville, (989) 755-9833, mmccarville(a)saginawlibrary.org Great Lakes, Great Read Shared-Reading Initiative Announces Book Selections In partnership with libraries, citizen education groups, Sea Grant programs and universities throughout the eight Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces, we are excited to announce the books selected for the 2024 basin-wide shared-reading experience, Great Lakes, Great Read. "The Water Walker" by Joanne Robertson is the children's selection and the adult selection is "The Best Part of Us" by Sally Cole-Misch. "The Water Walker" is the story of a determined Ojibwe grandmother, a "nokomis," named Josephine Mandamin who walks to raise awareness of the need to protect "nibi" (water). Robertson wrote and illustrated the book, which was published in 2017. Published in 2020, Sally Cole-Misch's award-winning novel "The Best Part of Us" explores a family's connections to an island in the Canadian waters of an inland lake just north of Lake Huron, and how those ties are tested through nature and family dynamics. Great Lakes Odyssey Radio Hour Executive Producer Tom Leonard said, "Like never before, the Great Lakes, Great Read unites libraries across the watershed in linking youth and adults to award winning authors passionate about the cultural and ecological significance of our magnificent natural resource." "It's terrific to have two authors whose knowledge and commitment to the Great Lakes is demonstrated so beautifully in their insightful and engaging books for the inaugural year of our region-wide Great Lakes, Great Read," said Inger Schultz, president and co-founder of the Library of the Great Lakes. Swim Drink Fish Canada president Mark Mattson said, "We are thrilled to belong to such an important initiative. Improving our understanding and appreciation of the Great Lakes watershed is a critical element in protecting and restoring it." Both selected authors will be featured in a free webinar series on September 25 and October 2 and 9. All events will start at 7 p.m., ET, and will be open to all. The authors are available for in-person and online conversation and presentations with libraries, book clubs and other groups. The Great Lakes, Great Read website, https://www.greatlakesgreatread.org, offers further details on how to sign up, the authors, their books, book discussion questions, a toolkit, an email list signup option and other resources, including who to contact in each state and province to participate in the program. Please follow Great Lakes, Great Read on Facebook to get the latest updates, https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesgreatread/. This initiative is made possible by an Ideas to Action grant from WiLS in Madison, Wisconsin. In-kind support was provided by the staff with the Wisconsin Water Library at UW Madison, Wisconsin Sea Grant, the Wisconsin Library Association and UW-Parkside. # # # [Series image] [cid:image003.png@01DA94DD.D0B86680] Maria McCarville, MBA MILS Director Public Libraries of Saginaw 505 Janes Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 989.755.9820

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Circulation Clerk- Job Posting
by Laura Mancini 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and customer service oriented candidate for a part-time position in the Library’s Circulation Services Department. Position: Circulation Clerk 21 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a Union Position Salary Range: $15.97-$19.69 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time Essential Duties Include: * Answers incoming calls and directs library visitors and callers to appropriate public service desks * Assists with database maintenance * Carries out procedures for accurately checking library materials in and out of integrated library system * Handles monetary transactions * Issues library cards according to library policy * Monitors incoming materials for damaged or missing pieces and takes appropriate action * Processes interlibrary loan requests * Provides positive, pleasant, and professional service to the public at the Circulation Desk * Sorts and Distributes delivery items * Works on special departmental projects * Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: * High school diploma * Ability to adapt to change in the work environment * Ability to learn quickly and accurately and follow instruction * Ability to prioritize duties and tasks * Ability to push carts of library books and other materials * Ability to show concern for the feelings of others * Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch * Demonstrate attention to detail * Experience in working independently and as part of a team * Have dependable and punctual attendance * Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Have a strong public service orientation * Knowledge and proficiency in working with computers * Possess critical thinking skills * Willingness to seek out assistance as needed in answering questions from library patrons or resolving conflicts Deadline for application: May 8, 2024 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Business Operations Specialist Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert(a)northvillelibrary.org Application can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 Laura Mancini, MLIS Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020 lmancini(a)northvillelibrary.org

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There's Still Time: Freedom to Read Foundation Grant and Scholarship Applications Are Open
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Please excuse any cross-posting There's Still Time: Banned Books Week Grant and Conable Scholarship Applications Are Open Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund Grants for Programs During Banned Books Week Each year the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) distributes grants to organizations to support activities that raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship issues during the annual Banned Books Weeks celebration (September 22-28, 2024). Staff at all types of libraries, schools, universities, and non-profit community organizations are encouraged to apply. Grants are awarded for $1,000 and applications are accepted now through April 30, 2024. Grants are evaluated based on the following criteria: * IMAGINATION: What makes your plan unique? How have you integrated the concept of Freed Between the Lines? * SCHEDULE/ACTION PLAN: Include key dates, responsibilities, and collaboration with other groups to carry out a creative project. * PR PLAN: What are the ways you will promote your event and who is your intended audience? Do you have a media and social media plan? How will your promotion be creative, unique and eye-catching? * BUDGET: Please detail your proposed budget. Institutions, and other groups they are working with, should partially contribute to the funding of proposed events rather than solely relying on the grant. Do not designate all of these grant funds for the purchase of books, or as an honorarium for one speaker. * EVALUATION: Detail how you will evaluate the success of your program. To be eligible for a grant, organizations must not have been a recipient of an FTRF grant within the past five years. FTRF Founder Judith F. Krug was a fierce proponent of education and intellectual freedom. During Krug's lengthy career she worked non-stop to prevent censorship and protect First Amendment rights. Apply here<https://airtable.com/app3mKtZ2b0w0g2UK/shrqhRjWJJvLNlJXL> or visit the Freedom to Read Foundation<http://www.ftrf.org/?page=Krug_BBW> online to apply and learn more about past recipients and their projects through the Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund<https://www.ftrf.org/page/Krug_BBW>. Contact Joyce McIntosh at jmcintosh(a)ala.org<mailto:jmcintosh@ala.org> or Karen Gianni at kgianni(a)ala.org<mailto:kgianni@ala.org> with questions. Apply now with this application<https://airtable.com/app3mKtZ2b0w0g2UK/shrqhRjWJJvLNlJXL>.<https://airtable.com/app3mKtZ2b0w0g2UK/shrqhRjWJJvLNlJXL> 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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Spring Cleaning
by Katrina Gormley 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

We've been doing some spring cleaning and have a lot of labels and cases we'd like to send on to good homes. See the attached document to see what we have up for grabs. If you see something you'd like, send me your RIDES code and we'll send it your way! ~Katrina [Signature2][MeL_Badge_Maven_small_v.1]

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Free books available
by Trixie L. McMeeking 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Good afternoon, We have several hundred copies of the book "Tears That Changed a Nation" by Charles Tucker, available to send to you for FREE! Charles Tucker is a Coldwater, MI native and this book was organized and typed by a Homer native Marcia Butters. Her son has several boxes of this title and is looking to donate them to whomever wants a copy. Attached you will find a photo of the front of the book and two photos of the book description. Send your ZV number and we will happily ship them out to you. Trixie L. McMeeking Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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REMINDER: Spring Survey- Evaluation of LSTA funded Services and Programs CLOSES MAY 10th
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

The Library of Michigan collects evaluation feedback of our services each year so we can provide data to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a requirement of our Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding grant. Our 2024 spring survey covers the following programs: * Counting Opinions' LibPas (Annual Report)<https://mi.countingopinions.com/> * Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> * WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> * United for Libraries<http://www.ala.org/united/> * Ploud<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89757--…> * MeL Marketing Materials<https://www.mel.org/library-staff/promote/digital-print-assets> * Support services provided by E-Rate Central<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89752--…> * PCI Webinars<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> If you or your library have participated in or used the programs/services above in the previous 12 months, please take a moment to give us very brief feedback using the survey link below. You can submit a response for one or more of the programs/services listed above. Please share the survey widely with other staff in your library that may have also used of the programs/services too. Survey link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7750024/Annual-Spring-Survey-2024 We really appreciate the time you take to provide us with feedback each year. Thank you all very much for helping us with these annual reporting requirements for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We will keep this survey open through May 10th. These projects are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. [Logo Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 The Michigan School Meals program allows for all public school students, grades Pre-K to 12, to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Learn more<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/michigan-school-meals>. [cid:image002.jpg@01DA94BC.CDBFC2F0][cid:image003.png@01DA94BC.CDBFC2F0]

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Summer Quest for teens
by MiLibrary Quest 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Hello, Michigan Librarians! Your library is invited to participate in the Summer 2024 MiLibraryQuest for teens. It is SUPER easy for a library to participate. You only need to publicize the event to your teens (using promotional materials we have designed or your own) and award a prize (of your choice - very small is fine!) to one participant from your library. Recent Quests have had between 110 and 175 teens from across the state submit entries. The Summer Quest will be in the format of an escape room which can be solved entirely online or as an in-person event at your library. Teens will solve a series of challenges (logic and math puzzles, math, riddles, etc.) to determine the location of a new Camp Half-Blood. It is designed to tie in to the CSLP’s theme of Adventure Begins at Your Library and interest in Percy Jackson. Details: Summer Quest will begin on June 19 and end on July 31 All you have to do as a participating library is: - Promote the event to your teens (Promotional templates will be provided by the Quest team.) - Award at least one prize to a teen from your library who completes the Quest (The prize can be as small or as big as you choose. Examples of what other libraries have awarded are in #8 of our FAQs here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvmCHw80gQGl_Hca31Y63OLQK2W1YDCSP3Uvr58…> .) OPTIONAL things your library can do: - OPTIONAL: If you would like to have a part of the Quest on your website, you can sign up to have a clue on your library’s website. - OPTIONAL: You can host an in-person program for teens to solve the Quest. Libraries can sign up to participate here (https://bit.ly/QuestSignUp2024) by May 15. If you want to be one of the libraries who posts a unique clue on your library’s website, you’ll need to sign up prior to May 1. Teens will: - Access the Escape Room on the MiLibraryQuest website. - Complete the Quest (on their own or with friends) either online or in-person at a library. - After completing the Quest, fill out the online form provided by the Quest to enter to win a prize from their local library. Additional information is in the FAQs here: https://bit.ly/SummerQuest2024FAQs If your library would like to participate, please sign up by May 15 (May 1, if you’d like to have a clue on your website) here: https://bit.ly/QuestSignUp2024 If you have any questions, please email MiLibraryQuest(a)gmail.com. A little history: Following library closures in spring 2020 and a shift to virtual programming, a group of librarians from throughout the state began meeting to collaborate on virtual teen programming. We created MiLibraryQuest, a virtual scavenger hunt, for all teens throughout the state as a summer event. We have now offered seven Quests with more than one-fourth of Michigan libraries systems and hundreds of teens participating. Current Quests maintain the virtual option and include in-person options now that we are back to in-person programs at our libraries. We hope you will be a part of MiLibraryQuest this summer! The Quest Team Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MiLibrary-Quest-101788845136786> ~ Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/milibraryquest/> ~ Website <https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1>

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