- Michlib-l - liblists.org

display unit gone
by Diane Eisenga 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

Claimed! Diane Diane Eisenga, Director McBain Community Library 231-825-2197

1 0

Display Unit
by Diane Eisenga 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

Free - Pick Up Only We downsized our magazine subscriptions so we no longer need the space this display unit provided. Diane Diane Eisenga, Director McBain Community Library 231-825-2197

1 0

ALA grant for libraries serving incarcerated people or assisting those re-entering society
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

FYI for those libraries with programs for incarcerated or recently released people or those who would like to begin such a program. The ALA Building Library Capacity Grant is for up to $10,000 and the deadline is April 12th. There is more information below and at https://www.ala.org/aboutala/Building-Library-Capacity-Grants. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta ________________________________ The American Library Association (ALA) announces the opening of the second year of the ALA Building Library Capacity Grants that will provide grants to libraries serving incarcerated prople or assisting those re-entering society. Up to sixteen $10,000 grants will be given to successful applicants nationwide. The application site is open now. The application deadline is April 12, 2024, with awards announced at the end of May. There will be a virtual grant information session on Tuesday, March 19 at 3 p.m. Central Time. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, nearly 2 million individuals were incarcerated in 2023 in the United States- in prisons, jails, juvenile correctional centers, and other detention institutions. Research shows that increasing the literacy rates and strengthening the library and information access opportunities for detained and formerly detained individuals often correlates to successful rehabilitation and reentry. The grants are intended to bolster library operations and services including literacy and other skill development, developing collections, staffing, expanding outreach, as well as maintaining and amplifying existing service strategies or adding new ones to make an impact. "The American Library Association is committed to library access for everyone, especially for those whose access is too often unfairly restricted. These grants directly contribute to our mission," said ALA President Emily Drabinski, "ALA truly appreciates the generous support and long-standing commitment of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to assist under resourced libraries serving underserved or marginalized communities post-pandemic." The grant is open to 1) libraries already serving incarcerated people or providing services to those re-entering society, or 2) those who would like to use the grant to begin serving incarcerated people or starting services for those re-entering society. It is open for both libraries in carceral institutions and those outside carceral institutions. The ALA Building Library Capacity Grants are supported through a three-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Each year focuses on helping add capacity to different segments of the library community. About the American Library Association \

1 0

MeL Minute: The Complexities of Nutrition
by Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

[cid:18200a54-bdca-4f76-8410-198d622c24f6] The Complexities of Nutrition The Dietary Guidelines for Americans<https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/2020-2025-dietary-guidelines-on…>, released every 5 years by the US Department of Health and Human Services, encourage individuals to prioritize healthy eating in every life stage, to consume food that is dense in nutrients across food groups, to stay within daily caloric guidelines, and to limit added sugars, saturated fat, sodium, and alcohol. While the path to good health through nutrition appears to be straightforward, it is a more complex matter. The eResources available through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL)<mel.org> offer information on additional factors that are thought to contribute to the obesity epidemic in America. Access to Healthy Foods Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ov…> offers content that allows individuals to take a critical look at factors impacting health and nutrition<https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=OVIC&u=lom_accessmich&id=GALE|PC3021900120&v=…>. One factor is access to affordable, healthy, nutrient-dense foods. The Impact of Food Environments on Obesity Rates<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>, a research article published in the Journal of Obesity<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>, outlined the correlation between the prevalence of food deserts, food swamps and obesity. For the purposes of this study, food deserts were defined as areas lacking grocery stores with healthy foods and food swamps as areas that were primarily inundated with fast-food restaurants and convenience stores. The findings suggested that community gardens<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>, farmers' markets<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>, modified zoning regulations, and incentives<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> for grocers to do business in lower-income areas could help toward healthier outcomes for residents. Corporate Influence The report, How food companies influence evidence and opinion<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>, illustrates how leaders within the food industry were seeking ways to influence public policy, discredit research or studies that were conducted outside of those already sponsored by those corporations, and to gain positions on boards of medical and other health related organizations. The article Beyond Nutrition and physical activity: food industry shaping of the very principles of scientific integrity<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> highlights the conflict of interest that occurs when corporations sponsor research related to health. Not unlike the studies sponsored by tobacco companies to deny the harms of secondhand smoke, those involved in the food industry have shaped research and disseminated information that meets its interests. Resources at the Ready For those interested in learning more about health equity and initiatives to improve health and nutrition outcomes for all, MeL offers eBooks such as A Health Equity Approach to Obesity Efforts<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>, Driving Action and Progress on Obesity Prevention and Treatment<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>, and Advancing Obesity Solutions Through Investments in the Built Environment<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Heather Wood-Gramza 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.

1 0

Job Opening: Systems Administrator in Traverse City
by Danielle Baldwin 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

Traverse Area District Library is seeking a skilled, team-oriented individual who excels in information technology to provide computer and telecommunication systems engineering and maintenance for the Traverse Area District Library. This individual will report to the Assistant Director for Technology and perform a variety of tasks to include engineering and maintaining the District’s computer and telecommunications systems, creating documentation for systems, performing routine security and backup audits, providing user support, and other technology related work. Please see the job description <https://www.tadl.org/sites/default/files/content/careers/Job%20Posting%20-%…> for detailed information about this excellent opportunity! *Requirements*: - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field with at least one year of experience in a similar position - Alternatively: A High school diploma with at least five years of experience in a similar position - Experience with VMWare, VEAM, and Asterisk PBX applications and Meraki network infrastructure preferred - Valid Driver’s License and/or available transportation *Salary*: $55,523.20 - $66,518.40 according to the current union contract *Benefits*: - 20 days of Paid Time Off - 9 Paid Holidays, including your birthday - MERS Pension with employer contribution of 8% (employee 3%) - 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution of between 2-5.5% - Medical insurance: Current plan options through Priority Health with Single coverage at $60.58, Double coverage at $133.27, and Family coverage at $163.56 per month - Dental insurance: Covered at 100% for all coverage levels - Vision insurance: Covered at 100% for Single coverage, $3.76 for Double and $13.16 for Family (monthly rates) - Short Term and Long Term Disability - Life and AD&D Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - TADL is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness student loan program (PSLF) *To Apply*: Please submit your resume, a fully completed TADL application <https://www.tadl.org/sites/default/files/content/applications/Employment%20…> form along with a cover letter to: Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 or by email to jobs(a)tadl.org. Questions can be directed to us via email or please call (231) 932-8549. *Danielle Baldwin* Finance and Human Resources Manager Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 dbaldwin(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549 www.tadl.org

1 0

Bids
by Lynne Wiercinski 06 Mar '24

06 Mar '24

We are planning a renovation/addition and and will be needing to begin getting bids for architectural services. Would anyone out there who has recently gone through the process be willing to share their requests for proposals to help me get started? Any advice or examples welcome as this is definitely new territory for us. Thanks in advance! Lynne Wiercinski, Director Ironwood Carnegie Library 235 East Aurora Ironwood, MI 49938 906.932.4789

1 0

Lost Child Procedures
by Scott Morey 06 Mar '24

06 Mar '24

Good afternoon and greetings to all you beautiful people of Michigan Library Land! We are looking to refine our procedures when someone reports that they have lost a child that was in their care inside the library. If you'd be willing to share how you handle such situations, we'd very much appreciate it / I'll owe you a slice of cherry pie next time you are in Traverse City. If there is interest, I can also compile all responses and share back to the list in a couple weeks. Cheers, Scott W. Morey he/him/his Assistant Director for Technology Traverse Area District Library smorey(a)tadl.org (231) 932-8531

1 0

Fw: Recordings at Risk - Apply by April 17 for up to $50, 000 for digitization
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 06 Mar '24

06 Mar '24

If you're interested in applying for the Recordings at Risk grant for audiovisual digitization, check out CLIR's webinar this afternoon for answers to your questions! 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/>. ________________________________ CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov [clir-brandmark-with-2-line] CLIR Grants and Programs Announcement [rar11_cfp_announcement__800_x_500_px__720]<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…> The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is accepting applications from collecting organizations in the United States for the digital reformatting of audio and audiovisual materials for the Recordings at Risk<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…> grant program. Generously funded by the Mellon Foundation<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…> Recordings at Risk focuses on digitally preserving “at-risk” recorded content of significant importance to researchers and the general public. CLIR will grant awards ranging between $10,000 and $50,000 for digital reformatting projects scheduled between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 17, 2024, with award announcements scheduled for August 2024. For more information, visit the Apply for an Award page<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…>. A live Question & Answer Session will take place today, March 6, at 2:00 PM ET. Register below to receive meeting information. Register for today's Question & Answer Session with the CLIR Grants Team<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…> [Facebook]<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…> [LinkedIn]<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…> [X]<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…> [Instagram]<https://d2nctl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/OR+113/d2nCTL04/VVVkDd2h9LjyW1_PK…> [clir-white-with-wordmark] Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

1 0

United for Libraries Live Webinar: Media and Crisis Communications for Trustees & Friends' 3/12
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 06 Mar '24

06 Mar '24

Hello! Please see information below on the United for Libraries webinar on media and Crisis Communication for Trustees and Friends. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [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/> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries> [twitter]<https://twitter.com/ala_united> [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…]<https://www.ala.org/united/training/learning-live> Media and Crisis Communications for Trustees & Friends Tues., March 12 at 2 p.m. ET Is your library's Board of Trustees and/or Friends of the Library group prepared for a crisis? How can you support your library's communications policies and procedures? This session, presented by longtime senior communications and marketing executive Kathleen McEvoy, will go over how to develop a solid communication plan, what to know about working with the media, tips on communicating the library's value, how to respond to inquiries about book bans/censorship, and more. This program will offer tips for board members and Friends, as well as those who work with them. Learning Live is free to those in Michigan. [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…] Kathleen McEvoy is Secretary of the United for Libraries Board of Directors, and a longtime senior communications and marketing executive with more than 17 years experience working with libraries and information providers. She co-chaired the United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Taskforce and has served on a variety of ALA committees, including the United for Libraries Board Corporate at Large; United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom and Public Policy & Advocacy Committee; United for Libraries Conference Program Committee, and the United for Libraries Finance & Audit Task Force. Register <https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/shrXca38ncol9yU5f> [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/UFL/ufl-newsletter-template/190403-…]<http://www.ala.org/united> 225 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601 ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united>

1 0

Job Opening: Adult Services Librarian, Full-Time
by Drew Macaulay 06 Mar '24

06 Mar '24

Adult Services Librarian, Full-Time Hours: 40 hours/week, includes evenings and weekends Salary: Begins at $48,000/year as part of a 10-step wage scale Benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield (medical, dental, vision, Rx), Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, 401(a) plan, Optional 457 and Roth IRA plans offered, paid holidays, PTO, paid professional memberships and development opportunities Reports to: Head of Adult Services, Drew Macaulay Classification: Union Represented The Ferndale Area District Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic librarian to join our Adult Services team. The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for connecting people with resources, and be committed to equity and inclusion while serving a diverse community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ● Assist with reference desk duties, answer reference questions, and provide readers’ advisory services to library patrons ● Create a welcoming environment by providing the highest level of customer service to patrons of all ages while enforcing library policies equitably ● Ability to effectively use and teach current technology and information literacy to patrons of all ages ● Serve as the Person in Charge of the building, when assigned. Must be knowledgeable about and able to make decisions in situations dealing with emergency procedures and conflict resolution ● Maintain effective communication within the department, with other library departments, and with library management ● Cooperate as a team member with all library staff in performing any duties essential to the achievement of efficient library operations ● Actively participate in orientation programs, in-service training, and continuing education opportunities ● Select, order, evaluate, and weed Adult collections ● Help maintain a clean, safe facility, and a productive, organized work environment ● Plan and implement library programs: in-person, virtual, and hybrid ● Flexibility in schedule including evenings and weekends Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ● Knowledge of current trends in library service to patrons served by the department ● Ability to work with library patrons of varied backgrounds to maintain effective interpersonal relationships; deal tactfully with the public; ability to speak and write effectively ● Self-motivated and able to exercise initiative and independent judgment ● Possess appropriate computer skills and have an awareness of the role of technology in the everyday lives of library patrons ● Demonstrate skills necessary to analyze and interpret information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop and implement effective strategies Education and Experience Requirements: ● Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution* ● 1 to 3 years of experience in a public library preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, customer service experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. ● Environment: Library environment; extensive public contact. ● Mobility: Sufficient mobility to work in a library setting; operate office equipment ● Vision: Vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens, and other printed documents FLSA status: Non-exempt How to Apply / Contact Please submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references and a completed employment application <https://fadl.org/sites/default/files/About%20Us/fadl-employment-app-fillabl…> as a single PDF document to drew(a)fadl.org by end of day on Wednesday, March 13th. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. 9 Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220 www.fadl.org 248-546-2504 The Ferndale Area District Library is an equal opportunity employer. -- Drew Macaulay, MLIS (she/her) Head of Adult Services Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 546-2504

1 0