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Smokey the bear reading Challenge
by EMAIL TEAM 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

Dear Librarians, Are any of your libraries participating in the Smokey the Bear Reading challenge? If so what are your requirements for prizes if any? Also does any one recommend a company for digitizing the local newspaper to be able to search from their website. We had Graphic Sciences (ScanItToday) do our newspapers in 2010, but they no longer do that service. We have to contact DTSearch for support. Is there another company with better software? Stephanie Daniels, Directer Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Millage Question Informational Mailing Examples?
by Dan Hutchins 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Hi all, I'm looking for examples of informational post cards or fliers your organization may have mailed to members of your community regarding a library millage proposal. While I have seen many examples of calls to action or "vote yes" types of literature, I haven't seen too many purely informational ones. Any and all samples are greatly appreciated. Thank you! Dan Hutchins Executive Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer @ Plymouth District Library
by Sarah Winter 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Hi all! Please excuse any cross-posting. Please feel free to share this free event with your colleagues, students, and patrons. Flyer is attached. The Plymouth District Library is honored to host Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer for an author talk and poetry reading on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at 2pm. Comer will be joined by Detroit-based poet Brittany Rogers, and the event will be supported by 27th Letter Books to sell copies of Comer's work. Registration can be found here. <https://plymouth.librarycalendar.com/event/author-visit-michigan-poet-laure…> Nandi Comer is the Poet Laureate of Michigan and the author of American Family: A Syndrome and Tapping Out, which was awarded the 2020 Society of Midland Authors Award and the 2020 Julie Suk Award. She is the co-director of Detroit Lit. Brittany Rogers is a poet, mother, educator, and native Detroiter. She has work published or forthcoming in Mississippi Review, The Metro Times, The Offing, Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora, and Oprah Daily. Her work has been anthologized in The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic and Best of the Net. She is Editor-in-Chief for Muzzle Magazine and co-host of Poetry Foundation’s VS Podcast. Thanks! - Sarah -- Sarah Winter (she/her <https://pronouns.org/what-and-why>) | Adult Services Librarian Plymouth District Library | 223 S. Main Street | Plymouth, MI 48170 (734) 453-0750 ext. 241 plymouthlibrary.org/ Currently Reading: *Three Women by Lisa Taddeo <https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/42201100>*

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program ??
by Susan Wess 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Anyone done an Antique Roadshow type program in SE MI? thanks susan Susan Wess, M.L.I.S. Director [https://email24.godaddy.com/download.php?rand=856291&folder=INBOX.Sent_Item…] 151 Wabash St. Milan, MI 48160 734.439.1240 734.439.5625 -- FAX

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Talk Story 2024 Grant Application
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

[Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture] 2024 Grant Information Program Overview Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture is a family literacy initiative that connects Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI), and American Indigenous or Alaskan Native (AIAN) communities across generations. The Talk Story micro-grant celebrates and explores AANHPI and AIAN stories through books, oral traditions, and cultural arts to provide interactive and enriching experiences for all ages. This grant provides financial support to libraries and community organizations who are motivated to promote intergenerational literacy through programming, services, and collections. Talk Story programs may be conducted in-person or virtually. The Grant Information and Application fields can be accessed on the APALA website: apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/<https://www.apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/> and the AILA website: ailanet.org<https://ailanet.org/>. To submit your proposal, please use the online form: https://forms.gle/3vUy3EuCFUxBuiKZ9. If you need an alternative method for submitting your application, please do not hesitate to reach out to the program contact of the organization through which you intend to apply for a Talk Story grant. Deadline: March 15, 2024 Awards Announced: May 1, 2024 Grant Amount: $500 Grants Offered: 4 total; 2 by each organization Grant Period: May 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024 Program Contact familyliteracy(a)apalaweb.org<mailto:familyliteracy@apalaweb.org> AILA.TalkStory(a)gmail.com<mailto:AILA.TalkStory@gmail.com> Eligibility Libraries, archives, museums, and community organizations that serve AANHPI and/or AIAN children and their families are eligible to apply. With the exception of cross-border tribal organizations, all organizations must be based in the United States or U.S. territories. Organizations who have previously been awarded two Talk Story grants are ineligible for additional awards. Application Applications must be received by March 15, 2024 11:59pm AoE. Please submit a complete and detailed application<https://forms.gle/3vUy3EuCFUxBuiKZ9> including a statement of financial or economic need, narrative describing how the grant addresses community needs and promotes the Talk Story mission, an explanation of how your program empowers AANHPI and/or AIAN communities, and a proposed budget. You may apply for either an APALA grant OR an AILA grant. You may NOT apply to both organizations. Selection Criteria Awards will be announced no later than May 1, 2024. Applications will be reviewed by the APALA and AILA joint Family Literacy Focus committees. Awardees will be selected from amongst completed applications. Selection is based upon creativity and originality of the implementation of the Talk Story program, accuracy in portrayal of AANHPI/AIAN cultures, and financial need. Selection will also be based upon involvement of the library, community, and community organizations as participants, leaders, and promoters of the proposed Talk Story program. Preference will be given to proposals that reflect the core values of family literacy, intergenerational programming and service, and cultural literacy, and representation of AANHPI and AIAN identities and communities. Projects that actively disrupt stereotypes, decenter colonialism, and hold space for AANHPI/AIAN agency will be heavily considered. Use of Funds Funds must be used by November 30, 2024. Funds may be used to purchase library materials such as books, audiovisual materials, supplies for activities/crafts, programming costs such as hiring a storyteller, etc. * At least 25% of funds must be used for library materials. * No more than 10% of funds may be used for refreshments and decorations. * Funds must be used to support at least one AANHPI or AIAN themed program for children and their families at the institution that receives the grant. Funds may be used for virtual programming. Reporting Final Financial Report and Narrative Report are due by December 31, 2024. Reports must be submitted to the Family Literacy Focus committee Co-chair(s) affiliated with the organization who issued your grant funds (APALA or AILA) by December 31, 2024. Final reports are expected to reflect and describe the agreed upon program, service, or activities. If modifications to the programs and activities need to occur after the dispersal of grant funds, your grant monitor must be contacted immediately. Grant reports which do not indicate funds were spent appropriately will result in the recipient/awardee returning the financial award for a full or partial amount. Reports should include the following components: * A description of the program, activities, or service supported by grant funds. * An explanation of how grant funds were used to support programs and activities. * Report should outline how the program will continue to benefit AANHPI and/or AIAN children and their families in the future and if the program can potentially serve as a model project for other libraries/tribal libraries/organizations. * Please include photographs taken during the program. Where possible, include a statement or permission slip acknowledging release for use by APALA or AILA to promote Talk Story on their websites, newsletters, and social media accounts. ------------------------------

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Recordings Now available! CSLP Summer Symposium 2023
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

If you missed any of the CSLP Summer Symposium sessions, the recordings and other resources are now available on the CSLP Summer Symposium 2023 page<https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/>. We would appreciate your feedback once you have viewed any of the sessions by completing the Summer Symposium Evaluations: https://forms.gle/PqKDiTA8UM2tJecD7. [A white rectangular sign with red text Description automatically generated] We hope your New Year is full of adventures! CSLP Summer Symposium Committee

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Full-Time Marketing/PR Librarian at Brighton District Library
by Jennifer Osborne 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Hi everyone, The Brighton District Library seeks a community-minded and public service-oriented full-time Marketing and P/R Librarian. The ideal candidate should have a vested interest in innovative library services and a commitment to serving the public. Resumes, cover letters, and applications are due by 5pm, Friday, January 12. Click here for the posting and application <https://brightonlibrary.info/employment-opportunities/> Jennifer Osborne Head of Adult Services Brighton District Library 810-229-6571 x225 josborne(a)brightonlibrary.info

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Job Posting, Baldwin (Birmingham) Public Library
by Jaclyn Miller 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Hi everyone, The Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham is currently accepting applications for the positions of: - Access Services Library Assistant I. This is a part time position with day, evening and weekend hours. - Adult and/or Youth Services Substitute Librarians. Please see the job posting for shift information. The job postings and application are available at www.baldwinlib.org/employment, and are attached. Both postings close on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Happy new year, Jaclyn -- *Jaclyn Miller* (she/her) *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4682 www.baldwinlib.org

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FCL is Hiring
by Crystal Peterson 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '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 candidates to fill the position of Children's Substitute Librarian Please see attached job 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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Job Posting: Assistant Library Branch Manager
by LaRae Bane 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

Hi! I was hoping to post our Assistant Branch Manager position on your list-serv. The candidates could apply here: https://jobs.lever.co/acpl/76dec8ff-e83d-4e1c-9dfa-48cf08ade2b8 Thanks! LaRae Bane (she/hers) Director of Human Resources Allen County Public Library lbane(a)acpl.lib.in.us (260) 421-1234 (office) (260) 421-1389 (fax) "Enriching the community through lifelong learning and discovery." [cid:8513b223-b70b-4fc5-9eb7-a1f79573d63a]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/8579483a1c0248a990fd7d0acca1bcb9…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/8579483a1c0248a990fd7d0acca1bcb9…>

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