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FOML 2023 Merit Award Winners
by suejohnson＠mi.rr.com 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

FOML is pleased to announce the following Merit Award winners for their work in 2023. Category of Friends groups serving a population greater than 12,000: Friends of Amy Van Andel established a quarterly rotating art exhibit in the Amy Van Andel Library to diversify the cultural amenities offered by the library, to draw additional patrons to the Library and to provide a venue giving local artists public exposure of their work. They provided a detailed application laying our their plan for implementing this exhibit, including Friends, library staff and the community. Category of Friends groups serving a population less than 12,000: Friends of Huntington Ridge/Pleasant Ridge Library held a Freedom to Read Fest. The event focused on the right to read in a free society. The evening event included interactive activities, a banned books display, matching quotes to a banned book, banned books bingo, and a mugshot display to take a picture with the booking info "I read banned books." The goal was to provide awareness of book banning in Michigan libraries, The also sold Freedom to Read t-shirts which were a big hit. Both Friends group winners will be at the FOML annual meeting to present their projects. To attend register at https://foml.org/2024-annual-membership-meeting/.

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Nominations for Michigan Humanities Awards due Friday
by Estee Schlenner 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Good afternoon, Michigan Humanities invites you to make a nomination for the 2024 Michigan Humanities Awards! Our annual awards program recognizes and celebrates one organization and two individuals who are champions of public humanities. The deadline for nominations is March 1. Recipients of the Humanities Champion of the Year and Outstanding Humanities Organization awards receive $2,500 to use towards a celebration in their community or a project supporting their work. The recipient of the Erik Jones Reading Champion Award receives a $2,500 honorarium. For more information, please visit michiganhumanities.org. Descriptions of the award categories and links to nomination forms are listed below. Erik Jones Reading Champion Award This award recognizes an individual who has significantly supported the development of literacy and a passion for reading in Michigan. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/oWqArEFFqZ3bz7xh8 Humanities Champion of the Year This award recognizes the person whose contributions resulted in outstanding public humanities impact in their community and in our state. Examples are teachers, scholars, librarians, historians, or volunteers who have creatively and successfully brought humanities to the public forum. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/PhjGpxZb7bncHKbH6 Outstanding Humanities Organization This award recognizes organizations that have made a lasting contribution to the enjoyment of public and accessible humanities programming in Michigan. They may have brought to life a book, humanities project, historical project, discussion, or other humanities programs, serving their community and our state. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/PhjGpxZb7bncHKbH6 Please reach out with any questions! We look forward to receiving your nominations. Best, Estee Estee Schlenner (she/her) Communications Officer Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770 ext. 665

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 112, Issue 25
by Megan Novak 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Hi Barbara, We used to have an air fryer in our Library of Things collection at the Royal Oak Public library, but we removed all of our cooking items because they were either returned dirty ( we do not have a dishwasher here and so there is no way to properly sanitize items that are returned this way). Also, many of our items like cookie cutters did not circulate very well. The air fryer that we had did circulate, but it was not always clean upon return. I suppose if you have a dishwasher at your library and a system in place to check for items that are returned dirty and to clean them, then it might not be a problem. We decided not to keep them. Hope that helps a little! :) Best, Megan Novak MA, MLIS Librarian Royal Oak Public Library On Wed, Feb 28, 2024, 12:02 PM <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Program Inquiry (EMAIL TEAM) > 2. FW: [Mar 11-15] Free Substance Abuse training for libraries > (Bradley, Michelle (MDE)) > 3. Table Giveaway (Jake Rynicki) > 4. Air Fryer in Library of Things? (Barbara Beaton) > 5. Computer Class recommendation (Abby Bond) > 6. legal guardians and minor's cards (Tracy Aldrich) > 7. Re: Air Fryer in Library of Things? (Paula Drummond) > 8. Ingram vs Baker and Taylor (Mary Beauchamp) > 9. LM's Library Science Collection - Public Relations & > Marketing (Reish, Karren (MDE)) > 10. Re: legal guardians and minor's cards (Membiela, Clare (MDE)) > 11. Reading Rocks in Rockford (Mark Dunham) > 12. Niche Academy Free Webinar: Library Boards and Intellectual > Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees? > (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)) > 13. Storywalk Inquiry (Autumn Smith) > 14. Re: Storywalk Inquiry (Vicki Shurly) > 15. Re: Killers of the Flower Moon dvd? (Dominic McLaughlin) > 16. Re: Storywalk Inquiry (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)) > 17. Spring Learning Opportunities from UW-Madison iSchool > (UW iSchool CE) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: EMAIL TEAM <hartfordlib(a)yahoo.com> > To: Michlib-l ListServ <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:19:58 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [Michlib-l] Program Inquiry > Dear Librarians, > > Did any library have a forensic science program or know of someone who > offers a program like that? I think it would be an interesting program for > this summer especially if it had some hands-on part of the program. > Regards, > Stephanie Daniels, Director > Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library > 12 Church Street > Hartford, MI 49057 > (269)588-5103 > http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Bradley, Michelle (MDE)" <BradleyM13(a)michigan.gov> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:15:15 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: [Mar 11-15] Free Substance Abuse training for > libraries > > Hello-I am sharing the following information from the Homeless Training > Institute on free substance abuse training: > > > > > > > > *We are hosting a free online training March 11-15 for staff who work with > vulnerable individuals. * > > *The training is Substance Abuse 101: An overview of the effects and risks > of common drugs. * > > > > *We'll be looking at the following drugs: opioids/heroin/fentanyl, > methamphetamine, cocaine/crack, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana. Plus > we'll cover paraphernalia for the different drugs. * > > > > *Please feel free to forward this email and the training information to > libraries in your state. We'd love to have them attend.* > > > > *Thank you for the vital role you play in your community!* > > > > Peace, > > Krissie > > > > Krissie Dowd > Homeless Training Institute > www.HomelessLibrary.co > <https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8Cf…> > > 1050 Glenbrook Way, Suite 480-504 > > Hendersonville, TN 37075 > > _________________________ > > > > *FREE* > > *SUBSTANCE ABUSE 101 * > > *An overview of the effects and risks of common drugs * > > > > *Dates: *March 11-15, 2024 > > *Time: *8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM *(adjusted for your time zone)* > > *Length:* 44 minutes > > *Registration Required:* https://www.homelesstraining.com/free-training/ > <https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8Cf…> > > *Topics covered:* > > · How drugs impact the brain > > · Warning signs (physical and behavioral) > > · Risk of aggression and overdose > > · Paraphernalia to look for > > · *INCLUDES:* Workbook and attendance certificate > > *Drugs Covered: *opioids/heroin/fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine/crack, > alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana > > *Want to see a clip from the training? * > *https://vimeo.com/910416824/22542155de* > <https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8Cf…> > > *About the Trainer: * > > Ryan Dowd is the former executive director of Hesed House (a low-barrier > shelter outside Chicago). Based on 20+ years of experience and tons of > scientific research, Ryan now teaches organizations around the world how to > de-escalate situations with vulnerable individuals. Since 2016, his > trainings have been used by thousands of libraries, nonprofits, local > government, businesses, etc. He is currently building a training series > for McDonald’s on de-escalating conflict with individuals experiencing > homelessness. > > Email *Krissie(a)homelesslibrary.co <Krissie(a)homelesslibrary.co>* if you > have any questions. > > > > > > > > [image: logo] > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jake Rynicki <jrynicki(a)romuluslibrary.org> > To: Michlib <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:15:21 -0800 (PST) > Subject: [Michlib-l] Table Giveaway > Hey everyone, we have a four top table to giveaway (you just have to come > and get it). The table is 29 inches tall and measure 5 feet by 3 feet. We > have been giving away a few tables lately, so to be clear this one has no > outlets to plug devices into. Chairs come with the table seen in the > picture. > > > > > > > Jake Rynicki > Head of Adult & Support Services > Romulus Public Library > > “Think before you speak. Read before you think.” — Fran Lebowitz > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Barbara Beaton <barbara(a)milanlibrary.org> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:31:06 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Air Fryer in Library of Things? > Hello MichLib-L follks! > > We have a small library of things in which the only cooking related items > are an ice cream maker and cookie cutters and cake pans. We've received a > request to acquire an Air Fryer. Our budget is small so before spending a > lot of time considering this, I thought I'd ask for input from any other > libraries which have such items. Are they durable enough for ongoing > checkout? Do they come back clean? If not, how is that situation handled? > > Thanks for any wisdom you can toss my way! > > Barbara > > Barbara Beaton > > Assistant Director/Reference Librarian > > Milan Public Library > > Milan, MI 48160 > > 734-439-1240 > > www.milanlibrary.org > > she/her > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Abby Bond <bonda(a)libcoop.net> > To: <Michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:54:13 -0500 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Computer Class recommendation > > Hello, > > The Eastpointe Library has been having semi-regular computer classes for > (mostly) seniors. Mike Wilson is based in Detroit but is willing to > travel. He's retired himself, so it puts the patrons at ease, and he > teaches interactively so they always come out saying how much they > learned...and asking when he's coming next. So, if you don't have the > ability/time/staff to do your own computer classes, this is a good > alternative. > He charges $125 per class. Our smartphone class was so popular we had to > split it into two groups, which was still only $250 all together. > His phone number is 313-505-3004 or you can email him at > backoncourse(a)att.net > > -- > Sincerely, > > Abby Bond > Head of Adult Services & Technical Services Librarian > Eastpointe Memorial Library > cityofeastpointe.net > bonda(a)libcoop.net > 586-445-5096 > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tracy Aldrich <taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org> > To: "Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:04:42 -0500 > Subject: [Michlib-l] legal guardians and minor's cards > Hi Clare, > > Can you advise us on how to handle the following situation? We have a > mother who didn't want her son to get a card. His grandmother did, and > brought him in and put herself down as the responsible adult on his > application. Staff made him a card, and the mother got angry with us and > wants us to close the account. We have not yet, as we don't actually know > who is the legal guardian (they are both claiming to be.) > > We've been advised (at our director's meetings) that we can't actually > require an adult to show proof of legal guardianship when they ask for a > card for their child, and we never have (what would a parent even show to > prove that? I have no idea, unless they are going through a divorce and > have some sort of official custody papers.) Another director said we > shouldn't do anything to an account unless its authorized by the person > whose name is on that account, in this case, the grandmother, and that it > should be up to the family to sort this out themselves (for example, by the > mother taking the card away and telling the grandmother not to do it again, > I guess.) That's what I've been doing, but the mother is really angry, my > staff are confused, and I am uncertain what to tell them. > > I can tell you this is a common problem for many of us and I think a lot > of us are confused. > > Thanks, > Tracy > > -- > > Tracy Aldrich, Director > Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library > 211 N. Almont Ave. > Imlay City, MI 48444 > > taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org > > 810-724-8043 > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Paula Drummond <drummond(a)ypsilibrary.org> > To: Barbara Beaton <barbara(a)milanlibrary.org> > Cc: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:28:52 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Air Fryer in Library of Things? > Hi Barb, this is Paula at the Ypsilanti District Library. We have an Air > Fryer in our LOT collection, it has been quite popular, in fact. It's a 4 > quart Ninja AF 101 model. You are correct to be concerned about cleanliness > with LOT items, but it has not been a big problem with this product here as > of yet. Currently, a librarian checks over each LOT item between circs for > cleanliness, damages, missing parts, etrc. We don't check the item back in > until we are sure it is good to go. The only thing I have ever had to do > with the Air Fryer is to wash the basket part with some dish soap to get > rid of a bit of grease. But it was not bad, other items have come back in > much worse shape than this. It seems to be holding up well so far. My > husband checked it out recently in fact and made fried chicken and french > fries in it, both turned out well. He said it was pretty easy to use. > That's been our experience. We do consider ease of cleaning as one > consideration when purchasing items for our LOT collection; as I recall > when trying to decide which air fryer to buy, you can find information > about ease of cleaning in places like Consumer Reports. Good luck with > your LOT collection! > > On Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 1:33 PM Barbara Beaton via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > >> Hello MichLib-L follks! >> >> We have a small library of things in which the only cooking related items >> are an ice cream maker and cookie cutters and cake pans. We've received a >> request to acquire an Air Fryer. Our budget is small so before spending a >> lot of time considering this, I thought I'd ask for input from any other >> libraries which have such items. Are they durable enough for ongoing >> checkout? Do they come back clean? If not, how is that situation handled? >> >> Thanks for any wisdom you can toss my way! >> >> Barbara >> >> Barbara Beaton >> >> Assistant Director/Reference Librarian >> >> Milan Public Library >> >> Milan, MI 48160 >> >> 734-439-1240 >> >> www.milanlibrary.org >> >> she/her >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> > > > -- > > Paula C. Drummond > > Head, Adult Services Department > > Ypsilanti District Library > > 5577 Whittaker Road > > Ypsilanti, MI 48197 > > (734) 482-4110 Ext. 1306 > > drummond(a)ypsilibrary.org > <https://husky.ypsilibrary.org/owa/redir.aspx?REF=_mn39L7Y2bDAjtb914NTArR2Qo…> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mary Beauchamp <mbeauchamp(a)petoskeylibrary.org> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:05:58 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Ingram vs Baker and Taylor > > Greetings fellow librarians! > > We have always used Ingram as our book vendor, but it seems that in the > past year they have significantly slowed down in sending us our orders. And > I’m noticing a lot of backorders that are available in secondary > warehouses, but not shipped to us. I’ve been in contact with Ingram, but I > just don’t know if there is anything that they can do, being such a big > company. I do know that they did change their shipping policy last year, > and no only ship if there is a certain amount books to ship or a certain > amount of time goes by. I’m uncertain if this is the reason for the delays. > > > > So my questions to you all: > > If you use Ingram, have you noticed a major delay in the time it takes > between ordering and Ingram shipping the order to you? > > If you use B&T, are you happy with them? Are you happy with the turnaround > time between ordering and receiving books? > > Has anyone switched (in the past few years) from Ingram to B&T, and if so- > did you notice an improvement in services? > > > > *Please send any replies directly to me: > mbeauchamp(a)petoskeylibrary.org <mbeauchamp(a)petoskeylibrary.org>* > > > > I can post a compilation of responses at a later date. > > > > *Mary Beauchamp* > > Collection Development & Reference Librarian > > Petoskey District Library > > 500 E. Mitchell St. > > Petoskey, MI 49770 > > 231-758-3125 > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Reish, Karren (MDE)" <ReishK(a)michigan.gov> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:51:39 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] LM's Library Science Collection - Public Relations & > Marketing > > Public relations and marketing are important aspects of libraries > connecting with their communities. Marketing informs a community that the > library is there and what services and programs are offered. Public > relations manage issues and controversies that impact the library and the > community. Both focus on the library participating with and being heard by > the community. > > LM is highlighting topical Library Science titles from our collection in > occasional emails. Here are selected titles on public relations and > marketing purchased recently. You can search MeLCat for LM titles and you > can also check our New Library Science Collection titles at > https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/libsci. Click on the > ANSWER catalog link and use “Library Science Collection” as one of the > search terms in the Advanced Search – Notes field and you will pull only > the library science collection titles. > > > > Public Relations and Marketing titles: > > - Proving your library's value : persuasive, organized, and memorable > messaging / Alan Fishel, Jillian Wentworth / Neal-Schuman, 2020. > - Library marketing and communications : strategies to increase > relevance and results / Cordelia Anderson / ALA Editions, 2020. > - Start a revolution : stop acting like a library / Ben Bizzle with > Maria Flora / ALA Editions, 2015. > - Marketing and outreach for the academic library : new approaches and > initiatives / edited by Bradford Lee Eden / Rowman & Littlefield, 2016. > - The art of communication : a librarian's guide for successful > leadership, collaboration, and advocacy / Hilda K. Weisburg / Libraries > Unlimited, 2022. > - Marketing and social media : a guide for libraries, archives, and > museums / Lorri Mon and Christie Koontz / Rowman & Littlefield, 2021. > - Marketing with social media : a LITA guide / edited by Beth C. > Thomsett-Scott / Neal-Schuman, 2020. > - Library marketing basics / Mark Aaron Polger / Rowman & Littlefield, > 2019. > > > > *REMINDER: Titles are available through interlibrary loan only right now*, > as our MeLCat delivery is temporarily offline while we prepare to move to a > new catalog. You can find the information on interlibrary loan borrowing > from the Library of Michigan here - > https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/libuseguidelines/guideforl…. > The page references state employees, but libraries may also borrow from the > collection through interlibrary loan. Please feel free to contact me if you > have any issues getting a title. > > > > The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the > Institute of Museum and Library Services. > > > > Have a title you’d like us to purchase? Let me know! > > > > Karren Reish > > Library Grants Coordinator > > Library of Michigan > > 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta > > [image: 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/>. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Membiela, Clare (MDE)" <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> > To: Tracy Aldrich <taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org>, "Membiela, Clare (MDE) via > Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:56:40 +0000 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] legal guardians and minor's cards > > Hi Tracy: > > I will answer this question for you off list and t hen provide a copy for > Michlib-L > > > > 😊 > > Clare > > > > Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. > > Library Law Consultant > > Library of Michigan > > MembielaC(a)michigan.gov > > 517-335-8132 > > > > *The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and > not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your > attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.* > > > > “the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, > contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” *Griswold v. Connecticut, > 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965).* > > > > [image: 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/> > > > > *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Tracy > Aldrich via Michlib-l > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 27, 2024 2:05 PM > *To:* Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Subject:* [Michlib-l] legal guardians and minor's cards > > > > *CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to > abuse(a)michigan.gov <abuse(a)michigan.gov>* > > > > Hi Clare, > > > > Can you advise us on how to handle the following situation? We have a > mother who didn't want her son to get a card. His grandmother did, and > brought him in and put herself down as the responsible adult on his > application. Staff made him a card, and the mother got angry with us and > wants us to close the account. We have not yet, as we don't actually know > who is the legal guardian (they are both claiming to be.) > > > > We've been advised (at our director's meetings) that we can't actually > require an adult to show proof of legal guardianship when they ask for a > card for their child, and we never have (what would a parent even show to > prove that? I have no idea, unless they are going through a divorce and > have some sort of official custody papers.) Another director said we > shouldn't do anything to an account unless its authorized by the person > whose name is on that account, in this case, the grandmother, and that it > should be up to the family to sort this out themselves (for example, by the > mother taking the card away and telling the grandmother not to do it again, > I guess.) That's what I've been doing, but the mother is really angry, my > staff are confused, and I am uncertain what to tell them. > > > > I can tell you this is a common problem for many of us and I think a lot > of us are confused. > > > > Thanks, > > Tracy > > > > -- > > > > Tracy Aldrich, Director > > Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library > > 211 N. Almont Ave. > > Imlay City, MI 48444 > > > > taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org > > > > 810-724-8043 > > > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mark Dunham <mark_a_dunham(a)yahoo.com> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:34:34 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [Michlib-l] Reading Rocks in Rockford > Reading Rocks in Rockford, an annual celebration of the love of reading > now in its fifteenth year, is looking for authors of children’s books to > participate in Authors’ Row. > This integral part of the festival allows readers to meet local authors. > If you or someone you know has published a children’s book and would like > to participate, please email Mark Dunham or Amber Hath at mdunham(a)kdl.org > or ahath(a)kdl.org for further information or to register. > The event happens June 1. Applications to participate are due April 1, > 2024. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)" <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> > To: "michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:25:09 +0000 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Niche Academy Free Webinar: Library Boards and > Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees > > > > In this free webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford-Barniskis share > how to educate library boards on book challenges and intellectual freedom > > Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here > <https://www.nicheacademy.com/free-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across…> > . > > [image: NC_Wide_Original-1] > <https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> > > Share This Event: > > [image: Share on Facebook] > <https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> > [image: Share on Twitter] > <https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> > [image: Share on Email] > <?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicheacademy.com%2Ffree-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across-the-disciplines%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicheacademy.com%2Ffree-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across-the-disciplines%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail> > > [image: A book shelf with empty spaces] > <https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> > > *You are invited to join the free webinar:* > > *Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with > Your Library Trustees * > > *Wed March 13 at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific* > > As book bans and challenges continue to spread across the U.S., many > public libraries are looking for ways to combat censorship or proactively > prepare for such situations. In this climate, your library board of > trustees can be a valuable asset. > > In this webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford Barniskis will > discuss forming and shaping your library board, educating them about book > challenges and intellectual freedom, and fielding questions and concerns > from the board. We will leave plenty of time for questions and discussion > from the audience. > > If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and > register. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact. > > [image: Register Now] > <https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> > > Regards, > > Julie Edwards | Niche Academy > Librarian & Instructional Designer > 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 > Lehi UT, 84043 > Webinar(a)nicheacademy.com > > Niche Academy 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 Lehi, UT 84043 USA > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Autumn Smith <smith(a)blissfieldlibrary.org> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:56:00 -0500 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Storywalk Inquiry > Good morning Library Land! > > We have an amazing opportunity to partner with our local Great Start to > install a permanent Storywalk. We need our Village Council to sign off on > the project since it will be placed on Village property in a local park. > The Council has voiced concerns about the annual operating costs and > concerns that Storywalks could one day fall out of favor and decline so > drastically in popularity that removal of the infrastructure would be > necessary. > > I am reaching out to any library who has a permanent Storywalk who is > willing to share their experience. What is the annual operating cost of a > Storywalk? How long have you had a Storywalk? Have you developed a method > to get a rough estimate of how frequently the Storywalk is utilized? What > has the Storywalk experience been like in general for your library and > community? Were there any obstacles or are there any ongoing issues with > the Storywalk? > Any and all information is greatly appreciated as we work to bring this > exciting and enriching opportunity to our community. > > Thank you for your time and have great day! > > Autumn Smith > Assistant Director > > *The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library* > 407 South Lane Street > Blissfield, MI 49228 > 517-486-2858 > 517-486-3565 (fax) > www.blissfieldlibrary.org > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Vicki Shurly <vshurly(a)tadl.org> > To: Autumn Smith <smith(a)blissfieldlibrary.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:56:55 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Storywalk Inquiry > Our StoryWalk is in our Children’s Garden. Patrons love it. We did not > have any issues with permitting or permission from our township as the > signs are on our property. We change the stories frequently for seasons, > holidays, themed events, summer reading club, but the signs could be used > for other temporary displays as well - local history, library info, etc. > adults love the walk as well. The one issue we have had is that the pages > in the display still need to be laminated despite the plexiglass. Not a > huge issue, but know that going forward. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 28, 2024, at 8:57 AM, Autumn Smith via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > > > Good morning Library Land! > > We have an amazing opportunity to partner with our local Great Start to > install a permanent Storywalk. We need our Village Council to sign off on > the project since it will be placed on Village property in a local park. > The Council has voiced concerns about the annual operating costs and > concerns that Storywalks could one day fall out of favor and decline so > drastically in popularity that removal of the infrastructure would be > necessary. > > I am reaching out to any library who has a permanent Storywalk who is > willing to share their experience. What is the annual operating cost of a > Storywalk? How long have you had a Storywalk? Have you developed a method > to get a rough estimate of how frequently the Storywalk is utilized? What > has the Storywalk experience been like in general for your library and > community? Were there any obstacles or are there any ongoing issues with > the Storywalk? > Any and all information is greatly appreciated as we work to bring this > exciting and enriching opportunity to our community. > > Thank you for your time and have great day! > > Autumn Smith > Assistant Director > > *The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library* > 407 South Lane Street > Blissfield, MI 49228 > 517-486-2858 > 517-486-3565 (fax) > www.blissfieldlibrary.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > >

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Looking for your extra shelving
by Carolyn S. Smith 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

We are looking for extra metal shelving that you no longer need. The size we need is 7 3/4" deep by almost 36" long. The attached picture is for reference (not the actual depth we need). We are looking for about 10 of these. We will pick up. Thank you for your consideration. Carolyn Smith Branch Librarian Dearborn Heights Libraries John F. Kennedy, Jr. Branch 313-791-6055 [cid:d50ff597-e7d3-4d08-a416-169bc290fb49] LEGAL CONFIDENTIAL: This E-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. The information and/or documents in this message are privileged and confidential, for use only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution, use or copying of the contents of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately and delete this message from your system.

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posting inquiry
by suejohnson＠mi.rr.com 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

I sent the following email on 2/21/2024 regarding the FOML Annual Meeting. I have not seen it come through yet. Did you receive it? Please post: Friends of Michigan Libraries Annual Membership Meeting, April 11, 10 am FOML is excited about the Annual Meeting for 2024! For the first time we are offering a blended meeting. It will be held at the Library of Michigan in Lansing for those who are close enough to attend in person. If that is too far for you to travel, join us via Zoom. In the morning, everyone will hear Debbie Mikula, MLA Executive Director, talking about “Library Friends & Right to Read: What Should We Know?” and meet our 2024 Merit Award winners. We will break for lunch and those on Zoom can raid your refrigerators. Participants on-site have the option of having lunch catered by Panera. There will be 4 choices including two vegetarian selections. Lunch will cost an additional $15 that will be added to the registration fee when you register. Those who do not wish to have lunch, select the “No Lunch” option and bring your own. For the afternoon, on-site participants will engage in Table Talk and get to meet and share ideas with the other participants. Those on Zoom will have a Connect with Friends session to share ideas and discuss issues with their Zoom neighbors. Can’t wait to get together again! Follow this link to register. https://foml.org/2024-annual-membership-meeting/ The deadline for registration is Tuesday, April 4. We look forward to having you join us.

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Spring Learning Opportunities from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Spring Online Courses Reference Desk Ready, Mar 11 – May 5 go.wisc.edu/n3477i<https://go.wisc.edu/n3477i> The reference desk has always been a place for patrons to bring their questions, curiosity, and desire for answers. Whether staffing a physical reference desk in the library or helping users online, this class will provide the search and information skills you need to effectively serve library patrons’ needs. This class is for anyone working at a library reference desk, whether you are a new staff member or looking to refresh your skills. [NEW] Creating a Welcoming Space for Immigrant and Refugee Families, Apr 8 – May 5 go.wisc.edu/m690r6<https://go.wisc.edu/m690r6> While immigrant and refugee children and families are a growing presence in many of our communities, it is difficult to know how we can best serve them. Through this course, you will learn about and explore best practices for cultivating a welcoming space and supportive library services to immigrant and refugee children and families both in and beyond the physical library walls. * [NEW] STEAM for Youth Services, Mar 4 – Mar 31 * Babies in the Library, Mar 18 – Apr 28 * Libraries and the Customer Experience, Apr 1 – Apr 28 * Trauma-Informed Care: An Introduction for Libraries, Apr 8 – May 19 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff Registration Ending Soon! March 21 - 22, 2024 in Madison, WI $325 (with slide scale options) Register today: go.wisc.edu/c02752<https://go.wisc.edu/c02752> Power Up brings together youth services librarians and staff from public libraries, schools, after-school programs, museums, and other community partners. This year our opening keynote will be Past President of ALSC and REFORMA and award-winning author Lucia Gonzalez. Closing out the conference will be Mimi Ito, author of eight books, including Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out: Youth Living and Learning with New Media. Creating Your New Library: Library Space Planning 101 Three-Part Webinar Series Register today: go.wisc.edu/s3sg50<https://go.wisc.edu/s3sg50> Are you looking to make a big or small change to your library’s space, but don’t know where to start? Join John Thompson, consultant and author of “WHAT THE $@!! AM I GETTING MYSELF INTO? A Library Building and Space Planning Guidebook.’” In this three part webinar series, we walk through the initial steps of assessing your current public library spaces, how to lay the foundation for a successful project, and resources and tools to aid you through your journey. Participants will leave feeling more confident and armed with resources to help create a successful project. Each webinar is presented live, and webinar attendees will also have access to an online course space with webinar recording, additional resources, and optional discussion board. * Part 1 - Time to Dream: Assessing Library Space & Service Needs March 5, 1-2 pm CST * Part 2 - Creating Your Vision March 12, 1-2 pm CST * Part 3 - Making it Happen March 19, 1-2 pm CST * – Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu<mailto:ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu>

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Storywalk Inquiry
by Autumn Smith 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Good morning Library Land! We have an amazing opportunity to partner with our local Great Start to install a permanent Storywalk. We need our Village Council to sign off on the project since it will be placed on Village property in a local park. The Council has voiced concerns about the annual operating costs and concerns that Storywalks could one day fall out of favor and decline so drastically in popularity that removal of the infrastructure would be necessary. I am reaching out to any library who has a permanent Storywalk who is willing to share their experience. What is the annual operating cost of a Storywalk? How long have you had a Storywalk? Have you developed a method to get a rough estimate of how frequently the Storywalk is utilized? What has the Storywalk experience been like in general for your library and community? Were there any obstacles or are there any ongoing issues with the Storywalk? Any and all information is greatly appreciated as we work to bring this exciting and enriching opportunity to our community. Thank you for your time and have great day! Autumn Smith Assistant Director The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 407 South Lane Street Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) http://www.blissfieldlibrary.org/

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Niche Academy Free Webinar: Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

In this free webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford-Barniskis share how to educate library boards on book challenges and intellectual freedom Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here<https://www.nicheacademy.com/free-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across…>. [NC_Wide_Original-1]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> Share This Event: [Share on Facebook]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> [Share on Twitter] <https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> [Share on Email] <mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicheacademy.com%2Ffree-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across-the-disciplines%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicheacademy.com%2Ffree-webinar-building-critical-thinking-across-the-disciplines%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail> [A book shelf with empty spaces]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> You are invited to join the free webinar: Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees Wed March 13 at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific As book bans and challenges continue to spread across the U.S., many public libraries are looking for ways to combat censorship or proactively prepare for such situations. In this climate, your library board of trustees can be a valuable asset. In this webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford Barniskis will discuss forming and shaping your library board, educating them about book challenges and intellectual freedom, and fielding questions and concerns from the board. We will leave plenty of time for questions and discussion from the audience. If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact. [Register Now]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VWW2Kv2VTkYsW1d6rnh83wr…> Regards, Julie Edwards | Niche Academy Librarian & Instructional Designer 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 Lehi UT, 84043 Webinar(a)nicheacademy.com<mailto:Webinar@nicheacademy.com> Niche Academy 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 Lehi, UT 84043 USA

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Reading Rocks in Rockford
by Mark Dunham 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Reading Rocks in Rockford, an annual celebration of the love of reading now in its fifteenth year, is looking for authors of children’s books to participate in Authors’ Row. This integral part of the festival allows readers to meet local authors. If you or someone you know has published a children’s book and would like to participate, please email Mark Dunham or Amber Hath at mdunham(a)kdl.org or ahath(a)kdl.org for further information or to register.The event happens June 1. Applications to participate are due April 1, 2024.

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legal guardians and minor's cards
by Tracy Aldrich 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Hi Clare, Can you advise us on how to handle the following situation? We have a mother who didn't want her son to get a card. His grandmother did, and brought him in and put herself down as the responsible adult on his application. Staff made him a card, and the mother got angry with us and wants us to close the account. We have not yet, as we don't actually know who is the legal guardian (they are both claiming to be.) We've been advised (at our director's meetings) that we can't actually require an adult to show proof of legal guardianship when they ask for a card for their child, and we never have (what would a parent even show to prove that? I have no idea, unless they are going through a divorce and have some sort of official custody papers.) Another director said we shouldn't do anything to an account unless its authorized by the person whose name is on that account, in this case, the grandmother, and that it should be up to the family to sort this out themselves (for example, by the mother taking the card away and telling the grandmother not to do it again, I guess.) That's what I've been doing, but the mother is really angry, my staff are confused, and I am uncertain what to tell them. I can tell you this is a common problem for many of us and I think a lot of us are confused. Thanks, Tracy -- Tracy Aldrich, Director Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043

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