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FREE to a good home
by Joyce Becker 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

Hello All, The Orion Township Public Library has 37 - double CD cases available. We also have 3 - video game/CD binders that hold around 400 CD's. Pictures attached. Let me know if you are interested. Joyce [cid:image001.png@01DA752E.633257C0] Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlilbrary.org

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Internet Safety Workshops
by Marla Drury 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

Hi Library Land! I was at a meeting at our local Child Advocacy Center yesterday, and a discussion came up about the uptick of children and teens being propositioned by strangers on social media, particularly Snapchat and TikTok. Many mentioned that there is a strong internet safety message being taught to students in lower elementary, but that drops off completely toward middle school and high school. To that end, has anyone partnered with schools and/or local PTOs to provide workshops about internet safety for older students? What programs or resources did you use? I think this is an incredibly important issue and I would love to be able to provide education on keeping your children (and probably the adults, too!) safe while using these apps. Thanks for any input! I will compile responses for anyone interested. [cid:image001.jpg@01DA751E.49042CD0] Marla Drury Juvenile & Young Adult Services Librarian Alma Public Library 500 E. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801 Phone: 989-463-3966 ex. 9581 Website: Alma Public Library<http://www.youseemore.com/alma/default.asp> Email: mdrury(a)myalma.org

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CD Cases to Giveaway
by Jake Rynicki 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

Hey guys, we are doing a project here at Romulus and we are giving away 140 CD Cases with the one unlocker. Please let me know if any of you would like them. We have three boxes totaling 140 cases ready to be shipped out. If any library has cases like these already with the unlocker feel free to ask for them as well. We have a box of 30, a box of 32, and a box of 78. Just reply with how many you want, if you have a unlocker for them, and your code. We would prefer to give to one library to ensure the one unlocker goes with all cases. However, like I said if you have an unlocker for them already feel free to ask for some of the cases too. Jake Rynicki Head of Adult & Support Services Romulus Public Library “ Verba volant, scripta manent .” — Latin Proverb

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Free Webinar: Anxiety in Academia: Librarians' Guide to Recognizing, Responding, and Collaborating for Student Well-Being
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

In this free webinar, Beatriz de la Espriella shares how to collaborate with other campus departments to support student mental health. Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here<https://www.nicheacademy.com/free-webinar-library-boards-and-intellectual-f…>. [NC_Wide_Original-1]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VXkmT35kZBjqW6lwsWK1ZP0…> Share This Event: [Share on Facebook]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VXkmT35kZBjqW6lwsWK1ZP0…> [Share on Twitter] <https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VXkmT35kZBjqW6lwsWK1ZP0…> [Share on Email] <mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicheacademy.com%2Ffree-webinar-library-boards-and-intellectual-freedom-how-to-combat-censorship-with-your-library-trustees%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicheacademy.com%2Ffree-webinar-library-boards-and-intellectual-freedom-how-to-combat-censorship-with-your-library-trustees%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail> [A broken pencil on a multiple choice test]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VXkmT35kZBjqW6lwsWK1ZP0…> You are invited to join the free webinar: Anxiety in Academia: Librarians' Guide to Recognizing, Responding, and Collaborating for Student Well-Being Wed March 27 at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific Join Beatriz de la Espriella for an enlightening webinar tailored for academic library staff, where we delve into the intricate realm of anxiety, its impact on students and how a trauma-informed approach can enhance overall well-being and academic success for students. This webinar is designed to empower librarians with the knowledge to recognize anxiety, their role in supporting student's mental health and the importance of collaboration over direct intervention. This webinar will also explore collaborative strategies with other campus departments equipped to address student's mental health concerns. Objectives: 1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of anxiety, recognizing its manifestations and impact on students within the academic context. 2. Acquire practical strategies for collaborating with other campus departments specialized in addressing mental health issues, fostering a supportive network for students. 3. Cultivate a trauma-informed approach within academic library services, empowering librarians to play a vital role in creating an environment conducive to student well-being. If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact. [Register Now]<https://www.nicheacademy.com/e3t/Ctc/F9+113/c39Mx04/VXkmT35kZBjqW6lwsWK1ZP0…> Regards, Julie Edwards | Niche Academy Librarian & Instructional Designer 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 Lehi UT, 84043 Webinar(a)nicheacademy.com<mailto:Webinar@nicheacademy.com> Niche Academy 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 Lehi, UT 84043 USA

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MI State Legislators Help MASL Celebrate "March is Reading Month!"
by Lester, Kathy 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

The Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) asked Michigan legislators to help us celebrate "March is Reading" month by sending us a photo or short video of themselves with a favorite book from their childhood or one that they currently enjoy sharing with students. We received many great responses! You can find the compilation of these responses here: https://bit.ly/MASLmirm MASL Members will be sharing this with their school communities as they celebrate reading this month. Please feel free to share with your communities as well. All my best, --Kathy Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA Adjunct Faculty, *Wayne State University, School of Information Science* Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014*, **Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL)* President, 2022-2023*, **American Association of School Librarians (AASL)* Councilor At Large*, American Library Association (ALA)* Retired School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach*, **Plymouth-Canton Community Schools* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2013-2022* *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimasl.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> "Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian" --American Association of School Librarians <http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/advocacy/tools/doc…> (AASL)

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FREE Journal or Magazine Display Shelves and FREE Bookends
by Suzanne Schimanski-Gross 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Hello - We have 40 journal/magazine display shelves (35.5" long) and 60 plastic bookends to give away. The journal shelves do not lift. They are fixed in the position pictured below. Please respond by March 26 to make arrangements for pick up. It might be possible to send the bookends via RIDES. Kind regards, Suzanne [image: IMG_6371.jpg] [image: IMG_6370.jpg] [image: IMG_6928.jpg] -- *Contact Us!* <https://ltu.libwizard.com/id/c2547ce5bccec69da2a90f42fca75571> Suzanne Schimanski-Gross *(she, her, hers)* Head Reference and Instruction Librarian Lawrence Technological University 21000 W. Ten Mile Rd Southfield, MI 48075 sschimans(a)ltu.edu Phone 248.204.3000 Fax 248.204.3005

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FOIA Request
by Kay Hurd 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

I have received 2 separate requests for financial records from American Transparency. Is anyone else getting this? If so, how are you handling it? This is my first time. Thanks, Kay E. Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair P.O. Box 517 Almont, MI. 48003-0517 810-798-3100 voice 810-798-2208 fax director(a)adlmi.org khurd(a)adlmi.org www.adlmi.org 03/08/2024 Records Access Officer, Pursuant to the FOIA, this is a request for an electronic copy of all payment transactions for Almont District Library for calendar year 2023 or fiscal year 2022-2023. This could be considered one of the following reports: Vendor Payment Checkbook Report, Checkbook Register, Expenditure Data, Transactional Detail Payments, Online Checkbook, or Disbursements. Here is an online example from the City of San Anonio, Texas (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Finance/bfi/registers#50043241-fy2019) We would accept any existing report which contains a minimum of the Payee Name, Amount and Date of each transaction. The principal purpose of this is to make this information more accessible to the public and to disseminate information regarding the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. This request is not for personal or commercial benefit and we are exercising the general rights of the public. For this reason we are requesting a waiver of fees. If there is a fee for this data, please obtain my approval in writing prior to proceeding with this request. All documents can be e-mailed to Michigan(a)OpenTheBooks.com <mailto:Michigan@OpenTheBooks.com>. We would prefer a file format of csv or xlsx. If any records or portions of records are withheld, please provide the exemption and the name of the individual responsible for the decision. Thank you for your prompt consideration of my request. If you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please e-mail me at Michigan(a)OpenTheBooks.com <mailto:Michigan@OpenTheBooks.com>. Sincerely, Christopher Schreiner American Transparency P.O. Box 970999 Boca Raton, FL 33497-0999 03/08/2024 Records Access Officer Pursuant to the FOIA, this is a request for a copy of the following records: An electronic file (ie Excel, PDF, Word) of any and all Almont District Library employees including part-time, temporary, seasonal employees and elected officials for year of 2023 (fiscal or calendar year). Each employee record should contain the year of compensation, first name, middle initial, last name, hire date (mm-dd-yyyy), base salary amount, bonus amount, overtime amount, gross annual wages and position title. The principal purpose of this is to make this information more accessible to the public and to access and disseminate information regarding the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. This request is not principally for personal or commercial benefit. Our agency is just exercising the general rights of the public. For these reasons, we are requesting a waiver of fees. If there is a charge for this service, please obtain my approval in writing prior to proceeding with request. All documents can be e-mailed to Michigan(a)OpenTheBooks.com <mailto:Michigan@OpenTheBooks.com> or mailed in electronic format (preferred format would be .csv or .xls). If any documents are not provided in the format specified, please provide the state or federal statutes relied upon for that decision. If any record or portion of a record responsive to this request is contained in a record or portion of a record deemed unresponsive to the request, I would like to inspect the entire document. Under the Open Records Act/Freedom of Information Act, all non-exempt portions of any partially-exempt documents must be disclosed. If any records or portions of records are withheld, please state the exemption on which you rely, the basis on which the exemption is invoked, and the name of the individual responsible for the decision. Thank you for your prompt consideration of my request. If you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please e-mail me at Michigan(a)OpenTheBooks.com <mailto:Michigan@OpenTheBooks.com>. Sincerely, Christopher Schreiner American Transparency P.O. Box 970999 Boca Raton, FL 33497-0999

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Outside Library Returns
by Kimberly Feltner 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Good afternoon. We are in the market for two new outside drop boxes. We are looking at purchasing a drive-up and walk-up model. Does anyone have a recommendation for a drop box they love? Conversely, does anyone have a drop box they hate? Thank you for the help! Kimberly -- Kimberly Feltner Assistant Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater, MI 49036 Phone: (517) 278-2341 ext. 123 Fax: (517) 278-2342 http://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org

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Free: Freedom Machine
by Christian Dunham 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Freedom Machine to give away. Has a coaxial connection, comes with ancient CRT TV and wooden stand if you want them. Picture attached. ------------------------------------ Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library facebook.com/vassarlibrary vassarlibrary.org 989-823-2171

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Toner available for sale at Fraser Public Library
by conwayb＠libcoop.net 11 Mar '24

11 Mar '24

Fraser Public Library has toner available to sell. Not asking full price. If you would be interested in making an offer, respond to this message or contact Brenda at Fraser Public Library at 586-293-2055. 1. Kyocera TK 8347 - set of 4 - cyan, magenta, yellow, black - worth $285 for set or $71 each on Amazon 2. Kyocera Copy Star Taskalfa 2551 ci - black and cyan - worth $84 each on Amazon 3. Kyocera TK 8327 - magenta and yellow - worth $40 each on amazon. Thank you, Brenda Conway, Head of Circulation/Administrative Assistant Fraser Public Library - 15240 15 Mile Rd. Fraser MI 48026 --

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