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Survey request from doctoral student
by Mary K O'Kelly 04 Apr '24

04 Apr '24

Sharing on behalf of Sean Gaffney, a PhD candidate in Organizational Change Leadership here at WMU and a Florida-based librarian who also teaches in the San Jose State University School of Information online library program. His dissertation project is exploring types of organizational power during digital transformation in libraries, and he is looking for survey respondents who are current library employees at any kind of library, in any kind of role. The survey takes about 15 minutes and does not collect any identifiable information about you or your employer. Sean's contact information is in the consent form on the first page of the survey if you have questions. Here is the link: https://wmich.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_77jwGwlpU55kSVw Mary Mary O'Kelly (she/her) Associate Dean for Education and User Services University Libraries - Western Michigan University mary.okelly(a)wmich.edu<mailto:mary.okelly@wmich.edu>

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MeL Minute: Earth Day eResources for K-12
by Ann Kaskinen 04 Apr '24

04 Apr '24

[A white letter on a blue green and red background Description automatically generated]Every April since 1970, Americans have been celebrating Earth Day and recognizing the importance of protecting Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The eResources in the Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) offer articles on a wide range of topics related to Earth Day that include biodiversity, climate change, deforestation, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, sustainability, and dozens more. The importance of Earth Day and the positive results of the first Earth Day celebration have been felt by Americans for over 5 decades. An article<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> in the April 2023 edition of EcoNews reminds us of the importance of the first Earth Day, as the development of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the passage of the Clean Air Act resulted within a year of that initial celebration. Ultimately, a 66.9 percent decrease in air pollution has been realized because of these landmark changes. In observance of Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, consider sharing the eResources in MeL with the students in your life. Elementary There are two sections that stand out in PebbleGo<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=pe…> Social Studies. Helping the Environment has read-aloud articles on Cleaning up Litter, Composting, Reusing and Recycling, and Saving Water. Additionally, under Holidays there is an article on the activities and history associated with Earth Day. In the eBook K-8 Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> students are introduced to recycling in the title, Go Green by Recycling,<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> and enjoy some Earth-Friendly Earth Day Crafts<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> from the eBook Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>. Middle School Zero Waste Kids,<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> also from the eBook Public Library Collection, explains the process for making recycled paper as well as ideas for repurposing materials and building a compost bin. Under the Earth’s environment at a glance<https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/Earths-environment-at-a-glance/…> in Britannica School Middle<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eb…>, there are several curated lists of linked content on Climate, Ecological Concerns, Environmental Issues, Planet Earth, and related Biographies. High School Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ov…> showcases a wide range of content including videos, audio files, images, viewpoints, and articles such as “Debunking the ‘Recycling Myth’, Starting with Its Symbol” which highlights one woman’s quest to firm up labeling laws. Lastly, Earth Day & the Environmental Movement<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> from the eBook High School Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> delivers a detailed history of what led to Earth Day and the progress and failures since. These eResources are just the tip of the iceberg. Keep exploring to get ready for April 22! If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. The MeL project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Ann Kaskinen MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12 Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-5333 kaskinena(a)mcls.org<mailto:kaskinena@mcls.org> [cid:image003.png@01DA8668.E4189CF0] 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>

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Free Rocking Chair
by Cierra Bakovka 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

We have a rocking chair we no longer use that's looking for a good home. Sturdy with many more years left. Gives a great homey feel to storytime. You must pick it up. Cierra Bakovka, MLIS She/Her Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 mailto:cierra@henikalibrary.org

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white tiger books - gone thanks!
by Stacy Pasche 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

-- Stacy Pasche, MLS she/her/hers Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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book club copies The White Tiger
by Stacy Pasche 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

Hi Everyone, I have ten copies of Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger up for grabs. If you have a book club kit collection, you can have them all. Send me your Rides code. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, MLS she/her/hers Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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MCLS Linked Data Users Group Wikidata Edit-a-thon: Schools
by Heidi Keppen Palmer 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

Join the *Linked Data Users Group of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) <https://www.mcls.org/engagement/linked-data-users-group/>* for a free, semi-synchronous, week-long virtual event that explores Wikidata. No prior experience is necessary! Project staff will provide you with everything you need to create and edit Wikidata entities. - This edit-a-thon will take place the week of April 22-26. An opening event on the 22nd will include an introduction to editing Wikidata. A closing event on the 26th will review and celebrate what we achieved together. A Slack channel will be available to communicate with fellow Wikidata editors throughout the week. - In this edit-a-thon, we will focus on descriptions of local community schools and educational organizations. Participants may create Wikidata entries for their local organizations or create and edit entries for organizations provided by the edit-a-thon staff. - These events are free to all and will take place via Zoom; however, you must register in advance. Join for either event and edit during the week as much as you'd like. We will provide instructions, tools, data sources, and an optional Slack channel for chat. If you have questions, please contact LDUG steering committee chair Marianne Swierenga: *marianne.swierenga(a)wmich.edu <marianne.swierenga(a)wmich.edu>*. *Before the Event* 1. If you don’t already have a Wikimedia account, please create an account on Wikidata.org: *Create Account <https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=W…>* 2. Register for the Opening and/or Closing Events using the Zoom registration links above 3. Complete this *Google form <https://forms.gle/iX27uiJ6KxiWGbt66>* to be added to the Wikidata Event Dashboard *(required)* and MCLS LDUG Slack channel* (optional)*; (Link for existing users: *https://mclsldugwikidata.slack.com <https://mclsldugwikidata.slack.com/>*). 4. *(Recommended*) Complete these three *Wikidata Training Modules <https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/training/wikidata>*: Introduction to Wikidata; Databases and Linked Data; and Adding to Wikidata *For more information and to sign up, visit the **Linked Data Users Group page <https://www.mcls.org/engagement/linked-data-users-group/>**.* Heidi Keppen Palmer LTS Librarian - Mardigian Library University of Michigan-Dearborn 313-583-5401 | she/they My workday may be different than yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your normal working hours. Connect with the Mardigian! <https://instagram.com/mardigianlibrary/> <http://twitter.com/#!/MardigianLib> <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dearborn-MI/Mardigian-Library/67832143686>

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

*apologies for cross-posting* Please join us for our next Digital Collections Office Hours tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? (hint: YES!) * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the first Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [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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Call for Proposals for UPRLC Conference in September
by Lisa Waskin 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Although the weather in the north may not reflect it this week, Spring is coming and with it the annual UPRLC 2024 Annual Conference call for proposals! This year's theme is Bold Library Futures, and the conference will be held at the Joseph Heirman University Center on the campus of Bay College in Escanaba on September 25th and 26th. Just in time for Fall Colors! To go along with this year's theme, we are looking for Bold ideas, programs, and sessions that look at where libraries will be going in the Future. Areas of special interest include: * Artificial intelligence * The library as community center * Growing your services * Meeting customer service expectations and Defining boundaries * Making positive work/life balance in your library to avoid burnout While these are areas of interest, we welcome other topics as well. If you are passionate about it, tell us why! Each breakout session should be approximately 45-50 minutes long. The UPRLC Annual Conference registration fee will be waived for all those presenting a breakout session at the meeting. To submit a program for review, please fill out a proposal submission form at this link: https://form.jotform.com/240394558704159 by Friday, May 17th. Please submit your proposal and help us create Bold Library Futures across Michigan. We welcome submissions from all library types and from all areas of the state. Thank you! Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Order free art books from A.R.T. Library Program
by A.R.T Library Program 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Art Resources Transfer offers free books on contemporary art, available for public libraries, public schools, incarcerated readers, and community reading centers to order free of charge. To learn more about our Library Program, we warmly invite you to join our orientation webinar at 2:00 pm EST on Thursday, April 18, 2024. It will guide you through the process of ordering free art books on our website and making use of our educational resources. Mark your calendar and RSVP here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcuqgrD8sH9Uhh8U0Ic5jDJJSO7nj8sGR. If you want to get started right away, simply create an account on our website: https://www.artresourcestransfer.org/register. You can then browse our book catalog, which offers 400+ titles published by leading museums, galleries, and independent presses nationwide: https://www.artresourcestransfer.org/library-program We also offer free online teaching guides and other resources to help you use books in your educational work: https://www.artresourcestransfer.org/resources/guides If you have any questions about participating or placing your order, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at libraryprogram(a)artresourcestransfer.org .

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Submissions are open for the John Dana Cotton Award
by Katie Rothley 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

If you're not familiar with the John Dana Cotton Award, read more about it and apply here <https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2024/03/submissions-now-open-2024-john…> . But in a nutshell, it is an award for Marketing and Public Relations efforts for up to eight libraries. Applications for the JCD Award should be submitted electronically and received by May 10, 2024 -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org

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