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FREE MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries
by Rachel Ash 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Join MLA and EveryLibrary next Thursday, August 15 at 10:00 AM on Zoom for our FREE MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkd--urD8pHNShErH19UN-NihFWEPew9… Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries Thursday, August 15, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 AM Project 2025 from the Heritage Foundation outlines a policy agenda that presents potential risks and challenges for public, school, and academic libraries. In July 2024, EveryLibrary released a brief detailing how the policy proposals could lead to the elimination of federal funding and the rolling back of enforcement of protections for students, families, and the right to read. View "Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries" from EveryLibrary (pdf).<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/Project_2025_Consequences_for_Libra…> EveryLibrary<https://www.everylibrary.org/> Associate Director Peter Bromberg and Senior Policy Analyst Kathleen McEvoy will join MLA’s August Advocacy Hour on Zoom to discuss the potential implications of Project 2025 for libraries. This session will highlight specific aspects of the Project 2025 framework that endanger the library ecosystem, outline broader implications the plan would have on society, and prepare library advocates and stakeholders to safeguard the independence, diversity, and essential services that libraries provide to all Americans. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkd--urD8pHNShErH19UN-NihFWEPew9… Questions? Contact MLA at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required. This advocacy hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform. The session will be recorded. Please note recordings of all MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand on our website at milibraries.org<https://mla.mclms.net/en/>. [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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FCL is hiring
by Crystal Peterson 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Farmington Community Library is proud to be a welcoming space for everyone in the Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan community. Both FCL locations serve as public spaces for ideas, create collaboration between neighbors and businesses, and offer services that meet community needs. The library actively seeks individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance our mission to be a diverse and equitable organization. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team and reflect the community we serve. We are currently seeking a candidate to fill: Part- Librarian - Teen Services (Full-time, Non-exempt) posting. Crystal Peterson Executive Assistant Phone: 248-848-430<tel:248-848-4302>3 Fax: 248-553-6892<tel:248-553-6892> Email: Crystal.Peterson(a)farmlib.org<mailto:Crystal.Peterson@farmlib.org> Web: www.Farmlib.org<http://www.farmlib.org/> Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…> "The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." -Albert Einstein

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Call for Summer Reading Survey Responses The Collaborative Summer Library Program's (CSLP) annual survey is now open and will close Friday, September 13, 2024. CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership! All public libraries in Michigan are CSLP members thanks to the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/ByVXqjCaH2BgrrGeA. If you would like to view the survey in PDF form before completing it, you can find that here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dUE0SiO3G6QhBx_8ZHjfXZHABF9MsShT/view?usp=…. Professional Development Day of the Dead Storytime<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> 08/14/2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET PCI Webinar brought to you by Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more about the joyous Mexican Festival of Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos), which is celebrated each year on November 1st & 2nd, and be prepared to conduct a Day of the Dead Storytime for various age groups using materials your library has or can order. Free PLA Webinar: Yoga and Mindfulness Techniques for Calm Kids (and Librarians!)<https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/calmkids?_zs=Nibv…> August 21, 2024, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Join this free webinar<https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/calmkids?_zs=Nibv…> to learn to integrate joyful yoga and mindfulness into the programs you already do, or start to create a complete yoga and mindfulness program at your library The 2024 LJ/SLJ Public Library Youth Services Leadership Summit, hosted by Library Journal and School Library Journal, is taking place in Ohio, September 26-27 at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. The Summit will bring together current and aspiring youth services leaders from across the country for a day and a half of timely and actionable learning, sharing, and connection. This is a FREE event and registration is required. More information and registration: https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/public-library-youth-leadership-summit Have a good one, 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. Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image001.png@01DAEA41.814A6080] [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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Mackinac Island program
by Rochelle Collins 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Hi, Can you give me the contact info for Ron Sadler? Thanks. Rochelle A. Collins Reference Librarian Alice and Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ex. 2208 rcollins(a)baycountylibrary.org

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Vernors program
by Rochelle Collins 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Could I have the contact info please for Keith? Rochelle A. Collins Reference Librarian Alice and Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ex. 2208 rcollins(a)baycountylibrary.org

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Free Montel Pull Out Media Browsing Box Shelves
by Diane McKee 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

64 (!!) Montel Pull Out Browsing Box shelves - can hold many kinds of items! Free for pick up. -- Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 ext. 114 www.howelllibrary.org

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Free Montel Shelving - Hinged Periodical Display & Storage Shelves
by Diane McKee 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

The Howell Carnegie Library has 27 Montel hinged periodical display and storage shelves available to be picked up! The shelves are 35" wide and 14" deep. They are unassembled and easily transported and they come with their own bag of screws! -- Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 ext. 114 www.howelllibrary.org

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Job Posting: Director, Milllington Arbela District Library
by Erin Schmandt 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Posting on behalf of the Millington Arbela District Library Board: [X]Millington Arbela District Library JOB POSTING: Library Director The Millington Arbela District Library is accepting resumes for the position of Library Director. Opportunity: The Millington Arbela District Library is a Class III library serving a population of over 7,000 in the Village of Millington and Millington and Arbela Townships. Millington is a charming rural community located in the Thumb of Michigan yet conveniently located to thenearby cities of Frankenmuth, Birch Run, Saginaw, Flint, and Bay City. The Southern Links Trailway trail head is located two blocks from the library and brings a variety of recreational opportunities. The Village and surrounding areas have many quaint antique shops, local eateries, parks and hosts many community events, including The Millington Summer Festival and Christmas in the Village. The library is open 57 hours, six days a week with a staff of nineand an approximate annual budget of $330,000. The Millington Arbela District Library is a member of the White Pine Library Cooperative. The Board is seeking a dynamic, positive individual to lead the library. The successful candidate will be a “hands-on” administrator, be visible in the library and in the community, have a vision for library service, and have the ability to articulate that vision to the Board, the staff, and the public. Candidates will have strong technology skills and a vision for the use of technology in providing library services, be an excellent communicator, and have experience in managing and directing employees. A complete job description is available at http://millingtonlibrary.info/ . Key Expectations: The Library Director serves as the executive officer of the library, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees. The Director is responsible for all library functions, including: • Day to day operations • Delivery of library services and programing • Strategic planning, technology, and budgeting • Supervision and management functions • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, professional groups, library employees and the general public. Essential Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree plus 2-3 years of library experience in an increasingly responsible supervisory and/or administrative position • Have completed or have the ability to obtain a Level 3 certification from the Library of Michigan within 1 year of hire date • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, patrons, vendors, and trustees Desired Qualifications: • Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree • Long range and strategic planning experience • A working knowledge of budget preparation, use of QuickBooks software, grant writing and fundraising. Salary and Benefits: Starting Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 based on qualifications and experience. Benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, personal days, health insurance and MERS retirement. Job Type: Full time Contact: The Millington Arbela District Library is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for applications is September 13th,2024. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references to: millingtondirectorsearch(a)gmail.com<mailto:millingtondirectorsearch@gmail.com>

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Invitation to Participate in Pinckney Library's Fall 2024 Puzzle Swap & Sale on Saturday, August 17 from 12pm-2pm
by Hope Siasoco 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Dear Library Colleagues, * Note: Please excuse the cross-posting for this event. Due to the success of our first ever Puzzle Swap & Sale last Spring, the Pinckney Library is once again hosting another Puzzle Swap & Sale on Saturday, August 17, 2024, starting at 12pm. Drop off puzzles for swap beginning Monday, August 5, 2024 through Friday, August 16, 2024. Each puzzle dropped off for swap will receive 1 ticket that can be used the first 30 minutes of the swap on Saturday, August 17th. No more than 10 puzzles will be accepted per person. The puzzle sale will start at 12:30pm and end at 2pm. (For more information, please call the Pinckney Library at 734-878-3888 or visit us at https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Puzzle-Swap-August-2… ) We'd like to thank our Friends Group for providing volunteers for this event. We hope very much that you can join us on Saturday, August 17th starting at 12noon! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director P.S. On August 17th from 10am - 2pm, the Friends of the Pinckney Library will be hosting their August 2024 Monthly Book Sale at the West Side of the Library. ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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MCLS welcomes new eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager Sarah Beaubien
by Mary Ruthko 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

CROSS-POSTED [cid:3eaece7e-faf2-49c2-a8c4-7f55335b094f] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2024 For more information, please contact: Scott Garrison Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) garrisons(a)mcls.org Midwest Collaborative for Library Services welcomes new eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager Sarah Beaubien Lansing, MI—The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Beaubien as eLicensing and Collection Resources (eLCR) Manager, effective September 3, 2024. Beaubien brings a wealth of experience in library leadership and collection and budget management. She joins MCLS from her current role as Associate University Librarian (Academic) at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. In this role, she has been instrumental in steering the Archival & Special Collections, Digital Strategies & Technologies, and Learning & Curriculum Support teams. Beaubien has also been a key player in the library’s engagement with the university's academic mission and has coordinated the library's contributions to the Institutional Quality Assurance Process. Before this role, she was Associate Dean of Curriculum, Research, and User Services at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Beaubien’s extensive expertise encompasses management, budget oversight, collections, scholarly communication, instruction, user services, library facilities, and pandemic planning. Her return to Michigan marks a significant step for MCLS as it continues to advance its mission of facilitating resource sharing and collaborating with other organizations to benefit Indiana and Michigan libraries. "In previous positions in Michigan academic libraries, I benefited from engaging with MCLS trainings, workshops, collections licensing, and the Michigan Shared Print Initiative (MI SPI). I'm delighted to join the excellent team at MCLS and look forward to working with member libraries, the board, and vendor partners to offer collections and services to Indiana and Michigan libraries," Beaubien said. Executive Director Scott Garrison looks forward to welcoming Beaubien to MCLS’s team, noting that “Sarah’s years of experience, emphasis on building relationships across the library landscape, and ability to lead the eLCR team and join our dedicated management team will serve MCLS and our libraries very well in coming years. As we navigate the transition from Stephanie Davis to Sarah Beaubien in this role, I’m confident that we will be in a great position to continue forward. We wish Stephanie a long, happy, and healthy retirement, and I hope you’ll join us in welcoming Sarah to this very important role at MCLS.” *** 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:550d5393-942c-45dc-964c-5141ca941601] 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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