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LM's Library Science Collection - Public Relations & Marketing
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

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<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [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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Ingram vs Baker and Taylor
by Mary Beauchamp 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

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<mailto:mbeauchamp@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

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Air Fryer in Library of Things?
by Barbara Beaton 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

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<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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Computer Class recommendation
by Abby Bond 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

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

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Table Giveaway
by Jake Rynicki 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

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

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FW: [Mar 11-15] Free Substance Abuse training for libraries
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

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<mailto:Krissie@homelesslibrary.co> if you have any questions.

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Program Inquiry
by EMAIL TEAM 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

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)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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CSLP Newsletter: February 2024
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/afe0ffb1c27d/cslp-newsletter-august-6703182?e=c18caf2bb6> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] CSLP Partner Feature & Webinar Opportunity SciStarter helps bring together millions of curious and concerned people in the world; the thousands of opportunities to engage in real-world research questions in collaboration with researchers, communities, organizations, and companies; and the resources, products, and services that enable people to pursue and enjoy these activities while learning and accelerating important research. Together, we can help answer questions that cannot be answered alone. When we're all involved, the science is better. Learn More Here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/3a970b24-1b85-ab…] Community Driven Science Adventure(s) at Your Library this Summer! Join SciStarter, STAR Net and the National Girls Collaborative Project to gain ideas and resources for connecting public engagement in scientific research with this year's Collaborative Summer Library Program theme: Adventure Begins at Your Library(tm). From counting pollinators and taking photos of biodiversity to observing clouds and measuring light pollution, citizen and community science is a way for everyone to join in the adventures of science. March 27, 2024 * 12:00-1:00 PM PT/ 3:00-4:00 PM EST Webinar Registration Here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Thinking Ahead to 2025 Here at CSLP, our members and staff are always working a year ahead to make sure we have compelling merchandise for your communities to enjoy during summer. We're hard at work on 2025's vibrant theme, Color Our World((tm)), which is all about art and creativity at the library. Our illustrator for 2025 is Mike Mullan (https://www.mullanillustration.com/<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>). Member feedback, brainstorming sessions by State Reps, and survey feedback have prompted a change; instead of 4 sets of age-specific posters/bookmarks, we will produce 3 different designs in 2025: * a children's specific poster (targeting ages 0-12) * a slogan-only poster (targeting teens/adults) * a multigenerational poster (targeting all ages) The children's design has always been the most popular whenever libraries provide feedback. It's our best seller in terms of sales too. Meanwhile, the teen poster often gets mixed feedback from members. Many find the teen artwork skewing too young. Additionally, adult summer reading has gained a lot of traction over the past decade. For 2025, we'll offer the slogan-only option to hopefully better engage both teen and adult audiences. We also recognize that there is an increase in multi-generational families using the library during summer, whether vacationing together or older generations watching younger ones during the school break. We're also seeing growth in multigenerational programming across U.S. libraries, so this new poster will help address that interest. Our aim is for the multigenerational poster to appeal broadly to families in your communities. We will be seeking additional feedback from membership before our 2024 annual meeting about reaching teens, adults, and multigenerational audiences with summer reading marketing materials. We hope to have some of your new ideas on the horizon! In the meantime, we wanted to prepare libraries for our move away from some of the traditional age-specific pieces. We hope this provides more flexibility and appeals to community members. Your direct feedback is always appreciated, email Executive Director, Dawn Krause at dawn.krause(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:dawn.krause@cslpreads.org> if you have thoughts/ideas to share. Libraries and Summer Food Hungry kids don't read. They can't concentrate; their physical, social, and emotional well-being suffers; and they don't participate successfully in library activities. Every summer, 22 million US children who receive free or reduced-price school meals (USDA Child Nutrition Tables<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>), including 11.7 million who live in food-insecure households (USDA Economic Research Service, Household Food Security in the United States in 2020<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>, September 2021), lose access to the daily breakfast and lunch served in school. During the summer, many students also lack the other benefits of school, including engagement, learning, adults present, a temperature-controlled environment - things libraries can provide. The USDA's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) makes free healthy meals and snacks available to young people in communities with high rates of poverty. Many public libraries already participate as meal or snack sites, or provide programming to nearby feeding sites. Libraries can incorporate their summer library program and other fun, literacy-based activities to support child well-being and send children and teens back to school ready to learn. Your library can be part of the solution to childhood hunger. Become an SFSP site or partner with existing sites, publicize the program, and connect your young patrons to healthy food. If your community is not eligible for SFSP, you have other options for helping to feed young people. The CSLP Child and Community Well-Being committee has created this how-to guide to help libraries get started<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>. If you are interested in more Libraries and Summer Food networking, feel free to join the "CSLP - Feeding the Whole Child: Libraries and Food" Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2383790818612681/<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>. RESOURCE LIST * CSLP Summer Meals Factsheet<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> * CSLP Summer Meals Talking Points Flyer<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> * Read Up! A mini-manual for summer feeding sites<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/add490a7-a99f-bb…] Product Feature New in the store! We had an overwhelmingly positive response to our first ever hoodie offering with the Love My Library slogan on it. We have a few more Love My Library hoodies in the store, but we'll no longer be using this slogan and they're running out fast. Our Themes and Slogans Committee came up with a new slogan for us - Libraries Are Life. This version comes in a charcoal color so maybe you need both for your wardrobe of library wear? Don't forget your hoodie for those cool summer nights or those chilly library interiors when the AC is blowing this summer! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/8ab7ec76-50a9-8f…] Shop Here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Toolkit for Inclusive Teen Internships Summer internships can be a great way to reach new audiences, develop new connections, and provide leadership opportunities for staff. If you are planning to host a teen intern this summer - or are curious and don't know where to start - the Public Library Association's Internship Toolkit is a start-to-finish guide for implementing an internship program at the library. Based on PLA's Inclusive Internship Initiative<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>, the free, downloadable toolkit includes templates, best practices, and case studies to make your program a success. View Internship Toolkit<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Adventure Partner [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/5c12a3b5-2783-21…] More than ever, the role of libraries is particularly important in helping children learn and thrive through reading. Make sure your library's summer reading program is the best it can be with the new CSLP Adventure Begins at Your Library Brag Tags. Proven to increase summer reading participation! 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Re: [Michlib-l] Oscar Nominated Documentary Short...
by Daniel Patton 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Sorry, it's titled "The ABCs of Book Banning" ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2024 12:00 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 112, Issue 23 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Detroit Public Library. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to michlib-l(a)mcls.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail3.mcl…<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. MCLS Listening Tour Starts Today! (Jenny Kobiela-Mondor) 2. Job Announcements @ Ypsilanti District Library (Lisa Hoenig) 3. Beginning Workshop Module in Niche is back online (Bradley, Michelle (MDE)) 4. ACH Policies (WCCL Amy Stockwell) 5. Library of Michigan Book Offers 2024 (Bacon, Betsy (MDE)) 6. Free Mic Set - Missed Wireless Receiver (Anna Merritt) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:56:20 +0000 From: Jenny Kobiela-Mondor <kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org> To: "Michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] MCLS Listening Tour Starts Today! Message-ID: <PH7PR19MB7364FA6B57E1A42C7785AE9DA75A2(a)PH7PR19MB7364.namprd19.prod.outlook.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" There is still space for you to give your input as we craft our strategic plan for the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services! Please join us during our Listening Tour. We have ten 90-minute Listening Sessions planned - beginning today and running through March 8. This is an opportunity for you to share your wisdom and creativity to help us co-create our next chapter together. Listening sessions are planned for: * Public libraries - Monday, Feb. 26, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern (2-2:30 p.m. Central) * Academic libraries - Tuesday, February 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) * Special libraries & library organizations - Wednesday, February 28, 2-3:30 p.m. Eastern (1-2:30 p.m. Central) * K-12 school libraries - Thursday, February 29, 4:30-6 p.m. Eastern (3:30-5 p.m. Central) * All library types - Friday, March 1, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) * Academic libraries - Monday, March 4, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern (2-3:30 p.m. Central) * K-12 school libraries - Tuesday, March 5, 4-5:30 p.m. Eastern (3-4:30 p.m. Central) * Public libraries - Thursday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) * All library types - Thursday, March 7, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern (2-3:30 p.m. Central) * Special libraries & library organizations - Friday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) Please join us and help us shape our future together! You can read more and register for a session at https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.…<https://www.mcls.org/engagement/listening-tour-2024>. If you are unable to attend but are interested in sharing feedback, please email engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> to set up a time for a one-on-one interview. Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, & Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01DA6891.AB713280] mcls.org<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.…<https://www.mcls.org/>> | Facebook<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>> | X<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…<https://twitter.com/mclsorg>> | LinkedIn<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>>

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Oscar Nominated Documentary Short "The ABC's of Book Bans" FREE to watch on Youtube
by Daniel Patton 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Worth a watch! The ABCs of Book Bans<https://youtu.be/b4c6QQv_M8U?si=st7aIaPdwnermq_r> Daniel Patton (he/him) Adult Librarian (313) 481-1764 dpatton(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Detroit Public Library Jefferson Branch 12350 E. Outer Drive<https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pcv2CobHLgQL3GEw5> Detroit, MI 48224<https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pcv2CobHLgQL3GEw5> (313) 481-1760 www.detroitpubliclibrary.org<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org>

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