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FREE plastic magazine holders/cannisters
by Pratt, Michele - Staff 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

We have several hundred magazine holders of various sizes; all are the same color (see attached picture). Most are in like-new condition. Please contact me if you are interested or if you would like more details. Michele Michele M. Pratt, MLIS Manager of Library Programs & Services Delta College Library (989) 686-9822

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Program vetting
by Deb Hemmye 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hi all, Do any of you have written policies regarding what kinds of programs you will allow and how your vet your presenters? I'm referring to library programs, not rentals. If someone approaches you about doing a program at the library, whether free or for a fee, how do you vet them? Do you have something in writing that your staff can follow in order to ascertain whether or not the individual or group is worth having? If you're curious, this is why I ask: tomorrow we are having a special children's storytime called Jewish Folktales (we have a very high Jewish population in the two communities we serve). A Rabbi reached out to us and said that he does storytelling as a side hobby (he's free) and would love to do some storytelling for us at the library. When one of our city commissioners (we are a municipal library) saw the posting, she became very concerned because, according to this commissioner, the Rabbi belongs to an "ultraconservative, proselytizing Jewish sect" and she is questioning our willingness to have a program leader who did not come recommended and who, in fact, reached out to us. And that's where we're at. Thanks! Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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KDL has Lift Tables for Sale
by Elvia Myers 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Happy Wednesday! The Kent District Library has eight (8) lift tables for sale. These are giant back savers with a foot pump that hydraulically raises the platform! Two wheels swivel with brake and two are rigid. Capacity is up to 770 lbs. and platform is 36 x 20''. Price is $250 each, or $400 for two. Pick-up only! Payment will need to be either exact change for cash (our Finance Department cannot make change) or check payable to Kent District Library. [cid:20739f7f-4888-4ba0-84e9-5d76d01a15ba] Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Happy Reading 📚, Elvia Myers Executive Assistant Kent District Library 814 West River Center Drive NE Comstock Park, MI 49321 616.784.6074

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Form for touring a Library
by Andrus, Miriam 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hello Library Land, We frequently host tours for various groups at our Library annually. Do you utilize a form for schools, civic organizations, or preschools to submit when requesting a tour appointment? We want to improve our tour scheduling process by moving away from email. Any suggestions or ideas to enhance this workflow would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, -Miriam [cid:image002.jpg@01DA9596.F7B24760] Miriam Andrus Director, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640 989-837-3431 direct www.gadml.org<http://www.gadml.org> [cid:image004.png@01DA9596.F7B24760]<http://www.facebook.com/gracedowlibrary>[cid:image006.png@01DA9596.F7B24760]<http://www.twitter.com/cityofmidlandmi>[cid:image008.png@01DA9596.F7B24760]<http://www.instagram.com/gracedowlibrary>[cid:image010.png@01DA9596.F7B24760]<http://www.youtube.com/citymidland>

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Program Recommendation
by Brannon McCullough 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hello Library Peeps, Last week, the Commerce Township Community Library was visited by Emily Cord Duthinh who presented “Finding Edith: Surviving the Holocaust in Plain Sight.” The program is based on the book of the same name which tells the story of her mother, the late Edith Mayer Cord. It’s an incredible story of survival, and one of the rare Holocaust stories to include family pictures to go along with the story. As a presenter, Emily tells her mother’s story with passion, and seems genuinely proud to carry on her mother’s legacy. I highly recommend this program, especially given Emily’s rare perspective as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor. She accepted an honorarium from our library, but contact her at this email for more info: Eduthinh(a)yahoo.com -- Brannon McCullough (he/him) Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Road Commerce Twp., MI 48382 *Phone*: 248-669-8108 Ext. 114 *Fax*: 248-387-6240 *Email*: bmccullough(a)commercelibrary.info Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/33635961?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/33635961?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Registration Closing Soon for Adaptive Technology Event
by Wambaugh, Stephanie (LEO) 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Libraries Without Walls: Empowering Access, Inspiring Innovation This in-person program<https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/bureau-of-services-for-blind-…> on Thursday May 9th will introduce you to various adaptive technologies and help you gain an understanding of the skills needed to successfully use them. Patrons, caregivers, students, and professionals alike will find the sessions informative and useful. The Keynote address will be given by Michael May, Executive Director of the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind. Crashing through: a story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see by Robert Kurson (DB 63747 / BR 17156) is a profile of Michael, who was blinded at age three and later became a champion skier, CIA analyst, and entrepreneur. Attendees will then choose breakout sessions and visit vendor tables that meet their individual needs. For a full list of sessions, descriptions, and times, view the program schedule. <https://www.michigan.gov/leo/-/media/Project/Websites/leo/Documents/BSBP-BT…> Registration<https://bit.ly/4crBUHL> for this program closes this Thursday, April 25th. This program is brought to you by the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons' Braille and Talking Book Library and the Michigan Department of Education - Low Incidence Outreach. Registration Closing Soon! Libraries Without Walls Event (govdelivery.com)<https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILEO/bulletins/39846c2> Thank you, Stephanie Wambaugh, Librarian 12 Team Lead and Outreach Services Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) Bureau of Services for Blind Persons P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 1-800-992-9012 Fax: 1-517-284-2885 wambaughs(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wambaughs@michigan.gov> LEGAL NOTICE: This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically.

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Magazine and Periodicals Vendor Suggestions
by Benjamin Knight 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hello Libraryland, I'm reaching out to see if you have any periodicals subscription vendors (e.g. the people that manage your magazine and/or membership subscriptions) that you'd like to recommend! We're exploring new vendor options, and I'd like to cast a wide net. If you have a suggestion, please reply to me off-list. Thank you so much! -- *Ben Knight* he/him/his <https://www.mypronouns.org/> *Librarian I -- Collection Services* Grand Rapids Public Library Main Library | 111 Library St NE | 49503 616-988-5402 x5473 <16169885402,5473> | www.grpl.org

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Program Recommendation
by Sara Horn 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hello Everyone, A few weeks ago we had the pleasure to host Enda Reilly for his Songs and Stories of Ireland program. He was great and every patron loved hearing and singing long with him. You can find more information about his programs here: https://endareilly.com/home. His contact information is on the website, but email address is endareilly(a)gmail.com<mailto:endareilly@gmail.com>. Best, Sara Horn Adult Services/ Local History Librarian Charlotte Community Library 517-543-8859 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813

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Register now for an upcoming live demo of TALK!
by Mary Ruthko 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) invites you to learn more about TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten! TALK is a text messaging service that encourages parents and caregivers of children under 6 to interact with their children to promote early learning using Every Child Ready to Read practices: talk, sing, read, write, and play. MCLS Director Scott Garrison and Marketing and Communication Coordinator Mary Ruthko are hosting live TALK demonstrations via Zoom covering how signup works, the library portal’s functions, TALK pricing, the marketing and partnership building toolkits participating libraries receive, and more. These demos are designed for libraries not currently using TALK. Wednesday, April 24 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsduivrjkjE9cGZtyGNrmxlEe5xkyB0G… Friday, April 26 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvce-gqTwiHtRWCLyG34jnWQfBh30Gam… Tuesday, April 30 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcuqtqD4vHtfAtrBk-Z7g5wJxRNYTI5… Thursday, May 2 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucumopzopG9zRnOrakXA80VQst0UJX1… If you can't make one of the demos, but would like more information about TALK, please reach out to talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org>. Check out the TALK website at https://textandlearn.org<https://textandlearn.org/> We look forward to connecting with you! Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:807e0a89-ee66-4965-9b65-d010039a05d7] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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Board Meeting Frequency
by Kristina Knezic 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hello All, My Board, which currently meets monthly, is considering reducing the frequency of their meeting schedule. For those libraries whose boards meet less than 12 times a year, especially those that meet every other month, could you please share the pros and cons of meeting less often? Thank you in advance! Kristina Kristina Knezic, Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-471-7074 www.bsclibrary.org

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