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Carpet Replacement
by Bret Boulter 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Hi! Our carpet is 25 years old and due for replacement, and because of the scope of the project (58,000 sq ft) we're looking at an RFP process and potentially breaking it into phases. Does anyone have experience with a carpet project this big and care to share their advice? I will summarize for the list. Thank you! -- Bret R Boulter he/him/his Facilities Manager Traverse Area District Library bboulter(a)tadl.org 231-932-8522 (desk) 231-409-9656 (mobile) *Currently reading "**The Art of Logic in an Illogical World" **by Eugenia Cheng*

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Michigan tax forms
by Perri Saunders 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Apparently, I missed the memo about ordering Michigan tax forms. I've never done that before, so maybe I ignored an email. 🙂 Now we're the bad library with no state tax forms. Can anyone tell me how you ordered the forms? Better late than never, I guess... Thanks in advance for any help you can give. Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Policies about showing movies in a library program, Lego Club, Library of Things
by Sanilac District Library 19 Feb '24

19 Feb '24

Our Village Council has approached our library about the possibility of opening a branch in the community center. The Village's motivation is to increase usage of that facility. This collaboration could allow our library the opportunity to offer programs we previously could not consider due to space constraints. I am gathering ideas and information about how the library might use this "library branch." I do not want to duplicate services we already offer since the community center is just a few blocks away. Do any of you out there in libraryland offer any of the the following programs? If so, would you kindly share advice, policies and/or procedures? Ideas we are considering: Movies nights. I know that movie licensing is required. Kate, the Director at White Pine Library Cooperative has been very helpful about this. Lego ClubLibrary of Things Some of these topics have been through the listserv before. I apologize for the repetition. I didn't pay attention to them because I never ever thought our library would be able to do these. Thank you so much for your collective wisdom!Bev Beverly Dear, Director Sanilac District Library 7130 Main Street PO Box 525 Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Phone: 810.622.8623 FAX: 810.622.9041 Website: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Resources [A picture containing map Description automatically generated] 3 upcoming Solar Eclipse Webinars for libraries are coming up from StarNet: https://www.starnetlibraries.org/development/webinars/ ALA ALA President Emily Drabinski announced a call for volunteers to serve on the ALA Core Values Working Groups. Per Council Document #34<https://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/ALA%20CD%…>, approved at the recent LibLearnX 2024 meeting, the ALA Executive Board will assign working groups, committees, or round tables to write interpretations for each Core Value. Volunteers must be active ALA Members. Please note that filling out this form indicates your interest to the ALA Executive Board and does not guarantee an appointment. The ALA Executive Board will make the final appointments to the Working Groups. The deadline is Thursday, February 29, 2024. Link to the form: Core Values Working Group Volunteer Interest Form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/79V6DDF>. YALSA The Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list identifies titles aimed at encouraging reading among teens who dislike to read for whatever reason. The list selects fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novel titles. Criteria for these titles include those with a high interest "hook", a catchy title/cover, sufficient plot to sustain interest, humor when appropriate, and more. 2024 Quick Picks <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQyMTExMyZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPT…> and 2024 Top Ten Quick Picks <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQyMTExMyZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPT…> Social Determinants of Environmental Health Webinar Series Join one or all of the 9 sessions of the Network of the National Library of Medicine's (NNLM) Social Determinants of Environmental Health webinar series<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/sdoeh-webinar-series>. The series runs from March 5 - April 2 starting at 3:00 pm ET. Each session is 1.5 hours long and will include the guest speaker(s) presentation, a Q&A time, and an additional activity to further reflect, discuss, or do. This additional time is also your chance to go beyond just the presentation. The webinar series will also have an accompanying guide with supplemental information about the speaker, the topic, and related NNLM, NLM, NIH, or other organization or association resources for you to peruse and consider offering to your communities. Head to the NNLM website to see a full list of the class titles<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/sdoeh-webinar-series>. In the News... Books and looks: gen Z is 'rediscovering' the public library -<https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/jan/26/books-and-looks-gen-z-is-redi…> The Guardian, 1/26/24 LM Summer Programming Webinars Let the Adventures Begin! Summer Library Programming Round Table (There will be a CSLP prize drawing for attendees!) Thursday, February 22, 2024 2:00-3:30pm ET (90 mins) Join us LIVE - Limited registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> only for those who can attend LIVE, this will not be recorded. Join the conversation on summer library programming with your peers. Looking for programming ideas, performers, or prizes? Bring your ideas, materials, and plans to share with others across Michigan on all things Summer Library Programming for early childhood, school-age, and tweens & teens. We'll also hear from a few key partners that can help make your summer library programming a success. Adventures in Summer Marketing! Thursday, March 14, 2024 2:00-3:00pm ET Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, this webinar will be recorded. Learn some tips and tricks to marketing your summer library programs, plus some special materials to use. All libraries and their communities are unique and while there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to marketing, we are going to explore new ways that you can approach marketing your summer programming. We will explore marketing assets from the Collaborative Summer Library Program, provide resources, and inspire you to engage with your community this summer. All areas of library services including marketing are welcome! Ready to Read Michigan Workshops Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - at KDL's Kentwood Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, May 2, 2024 - at Plymouth District Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> The Library of Michigan invites you to join Mother Goose on the Loose<https://mgol.net/>, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, as we explore The Ready to Read Michigan Parent & Early Childhood Educator Toolkit. The programs in the toolkit are designed for library staff to host throughout the community, engaging and modeling early literacy practices to parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators. Betsy will equip library staff with the information, skills, and ready-to-use tools to promote early literacy through your library, copies of the toolkit will be provided. This RTRM training will start with an introduction/refresher on the how, what and why's of early literacy skills and best storytelling practices. Then we will transition to cover the workshops in the Ready to Read Michigan Toolkit, which are designed specifically for library staff to easily facilitate with parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and under. Lastly, participants will address the important role played by Early Childhood Educators in the development of children from birth to age five, using familiar tips and tools on how to conduct a two-part workshop for Early Childhood Educators at your library, supported by the materials produced by Ready to Read Michigan<https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home>. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is limited, lunch will be provided. These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a good Presidents Day Weekend, 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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Lincoln Township Public Library is hiring!
by Cindy Casper 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Are you curious, creative and fun? Do you have a passion for working with people of all ages? Lincoln Township Public Library in Stevensville, MI is looking for the perfect person to fill our part-time Program Associate - Outreach position. This is a part-time (32 hour) position that with limited benefits. If you have a desire to grow people and communities and thrive on engaging the public, we want to hear from you. Southwest Michigan is nestled along Lake Michigan and offers the ideal location to live, work and play. Explore<https://swmichigan.org/> all the things we have to offer! Apply online here<https://www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org/about-us/get-involved/employment-opp…>. [cid:e18127f7-2b48-4c56-8c1c-461f9fa0728e] [facebook] [instagram] Cindy Casper Head of Library Services Lincoln Township Library [https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/53/tools/email-signature-generator/icons/pho…] 2692851214<tel:2692851214> [https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/53/tools/email-signature-generator/icons/ema…] ccasper(a)lincolnlib.org<mailto:ccasper@lincolnlib.org> [https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/53/tools/email-signature-generator/icons/lin…] https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Copy Cataloging of Video Recordings Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/65568cb1631be04ab07284d7> 3-day class, February 26-28, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557bd95631be04ab08fccf3> 2-day class, February 28-29, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Supervisor Series: Motivating Employees to be Their Best<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557be6a631be04ab08fdaa9> 1-day class, February 29, 10am-3pm Eastern (9am-2pm Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Nominations for Michigan Humanities Awards are open
by Estee Schlenner 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Hi everyone, Michigan Humanities is excited to announce that the nominations for the 2024 Michigan Humanities Awards are open; we invite you to make a nomination or share this opportunity with your networks. 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 Outstanding Humanities Organization 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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Middle Grade book suggestions
by Kaitlin Matesich 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

This one is for the Reading Advisory magicians, I need your help: Do you know of a (or multiple!) middle grade books that involve a long term school project? I am working with a 5th grade teacher to find a book to read as a class during their 6-7 week research project. It would be awesome to have part of the narrative mirroring what the students are going through with their projects. As of right now the only books I could think of are The Science Of Breakable Things by Tae Kellerman Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park Beatles Lightly Toasted by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Any other titles to share would be greatly appreciated. -- *Kaitlin Matesich* *Youth Services Coordinator* *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St. Frankfort, MI* My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org to learn more*.*

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MI PR Group upcoming meeting reminder - Tuesday, August 15
by Kelly Rembert 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Hi Everyone, Here is your friendly reminder about an upcoming roundtable meeting of the MI PR Group on Tuesday, August 15 at 10am on Zoom. We will have an informal meeting with no fixed topics just wherever our questions and conversations lead us. If you have questions bring them along and the group can chime in on it! The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) August 15, 2022 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09> Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Zoom is a publicly traded company headquartered in San Jose, CA. us06web.zoom.us  Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Beginning Workshop Module in Niche Temporarily Unavailable
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Good afternoon, Due to a technical issue, the "Beginning Workship" module in the Library of Michigan's Niche Academy is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience and will send an update when it is back online. Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [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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