- Michlib-l - liblists.org

Employment Opportunity: PT Adult Librarian
by Melissa Goins 04 Mar '24

04 Mar '24

Hello all and happy Monday! The Harrison Township Public Library has an opening for a Part-time Adult Librarian (20-25 hours/week). HTPL seeks a personable, enthusiastic team player to join our crew. This position is perfect for new and seasoned librarians alike. Duties are primarily focused on adult programming and feature a flexible schedule, personal time off, sick time, and paid holidays. Full details are attached and can be found at htlibrary.org/employment. Have a great week! ~Melissa Melissa Goins Library Director Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Mt. Clemens *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* ------------------------------ [image: Logo] <https://htlibrary.org> Harrison Township Public Library (586) 329-1261 mgoins(a)htlibrary.org htlibrary.org <http://www.htlibrary.org> [image: Facebook icon] <https://facebook.com/htlibrary> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/HarrisonTwpLib> [image: Youtube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIwmWx3ujEkrzcVOJsxjXw> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrison-township-public-library/> [image: Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/htplibrary/> 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A • Harrison Township, MI 48045

1 0

Suffragettes at the DIA: The Changing Role of Women in America
by Victoria Sower 04 Mar '24

04 Mar '24

Join Baldwin Public Library to Celebrate Women's History Month: *Suffragettes at the DIA* Tuesday, March 5, 2024: 7:00 pm-8:00pm Docent, Kathleen McBroom will discuss the roles of women throughout history through the perspective of art and artists. Tour works by suffragette artists and art which exemplify the challenges women faced before and after the adoption of the 19th Amendment. Click to register for this VIRTUAL event. Suffragettes at the DIA: The Changing Role of Women in America <https://events.getlocalhop.com/suffragettes-at-the-dia-the-changing-role-of…> Victoria Sower, MSLS Adult Services Librarian vicki.sower(a)baldwinlib.org 248.554.4656 Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill Birmingham, MI 48009

2 2

Cell Phone Charging Cords/Stations
by Jessica Bostian 04 Mar '24

04 Mar '24

Good afternoon Michigan libraries! If anyone has experience with providing cell phone charging cords for in-house use, or one of the various cell phone charging stations/devices, I would appreciate any information you can provide me. I like the idea of having a large charging station that is all-inclusive, but the prices can be very high. Individual charging cords are much cheaper; however, and I am curious if there's an effective way to keep these items from disappearing. Thank you, and have a great weekend everyone! Jessica Bostian Assistant Manager/Librarian III Detroit Public Library Social Science, Education & Religion Business, Science & Technology 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 jbostian(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1403

4 3

CIDL Is looking for a Part-Time Librarian!
by Bill Bowman 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

Due to advancement, the Clarkston Independence District Library is seeking creative, passionate, and dedicated candidates for a Part Time Librarian position. Send your resume and cover letter to Silbermand(a)cidlibrary.org<mailto:Silbermand@cidlibrary.org>. Applications accepted until Monday, March 18th. [Copy of Email Signature (18)]

1 0

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars Highlighted Content Align Library Services with Community Aspirations<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/align-library-services-communi…>: The most successful library services are often those that help the community meet its aspirations while also honoring the unique purpose of the library. But balancing the community’s goals and the library’s scope is not always an easy task. When Audrey Barbakoff teaches library workers how to co-create services with their communities, there are questions she hear most often. What if the community’s goals are much different than what we traditionally think of as a library issue? What if they have nothing to do with books, reading, or even education? How do we support the community and stay in scope? Together We Heal: Exploring Mental Health Peer Support at the Library<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/mental-health-peer-support-at-…>: More and more people are turning to libraries for mental health resources. Learn how one library in rural Texas is supporting its community members’ mental health with creative programming and resources that take a whole-person, whole-community approach. Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 20 February<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-acce…> 2024: This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. WebJunction Webinars These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://learn.webjunction.org/>. Creating a person-centered library: supporting patrons while avoiding burnout Wednesday, March 13, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 90 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/creating-person-centered-lib… Are you feeling the strain of serving patrons with complex needs? Is your library seeing increased patron behavioral issues and mental health concerns? This session reviews ideas and approaches for how libraries can support both high-needs patrons and staff. As a result of this webinar, you will be able to: * Articulate the changing needs of library patrons and how these impact staff * Learn strategies for assessing your library’s unique needs * Discuss helpful programs, collaborations, and/or services for high-needs patrons * Apply person-centered strategies to begin creating cultural change in your library * Anticipate potential barriers to change Leadership strategies for building connection and diffusing difficult situations Tuesday, April 30, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/leadership-strategies.html As library staff, our collective morale and goodwill are often eroded by a tidal wave of factors including book challenges, budget constraints, staffing shortages, toxic online discourse, and an increasingly divided culture. In times like these, searching for common ground might sound naïve or idealistic, but intentionally cultivating these mindsets can have a profound effect on your organizational culture, communication, problem-solving, and mental health. This webinar introduces skills grounded in the “Good Inside” approach, and will cover practical strategies to develop empathetic, curiosity-led leadership that assumes good intent in moments of conflict and stress, along with actionable communication skills for connection and cooperation. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

1 0

Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

Resources Día The El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Día)<https://www.ala.org/alsc/initiatives/dia> initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In conjunction with the initiative, the Association for Library Service to Children's Quicklists Consulting committee has compiled four new lists of awesome books for kids, birth to age 14, FULL of engaging titles that represent children and families from many backgrounds! They are available in English AND Spanish and are free to download at https://bit.ly/3OU5UCe. Online Safety Was asked for some .gov & .org internet safety resources to share with parents, so I thought I'd pass them along. If you have others, please do share! * FBI's got some resources if you search "Internet Safety," though what I looked through seems slightly outdated. * NetSmartz: https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz/home * Internet Crimes Against Children: https://www.icactaskforce.org/internetsafety (some great links at the bottom of this page) * National Cybersecurity Alliance: https://staysafeonline.org/resources/protecting-our-kids-data-privacy-is-pa… * Dept of Homeland Security: https://www.ice.gov/topics/iGuardians * Remember McGruff<https://mcgruff.org/>?! I'm seriously excited to see he's still around... https://ymiclassroom.com/lesson-plans/go-for-real/ A great event opportunity from... Ohio State (Ok, yes, I said it. Don't hate me. It looks really cool!) Registration is now open for Excellence in Children's Literature: The Ohio State University Newbery Award Symposium taking place in Columbus on November 15, 2024 and featuring Kwame Alexander, Derrick Barnes, Amina Luqman-Dawson, Jason Reynolds, and Carole Boston Weatherford. For more details or to register, go to the event website<https://ehe.osu.edu/events/excellence-in-childrens-literature-ohio-state-un…>. Women's History Month To celebrate, National Girls Collaborative Project has compiled the following resources to support and encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM: * Career Girls: A comprehensive video-based career exploration tool<https://www.careergirls.org/> for girls featuring diverse women STEM role models. It's free to use and contains 16,000 videos, as well as career quizzes and resources. * IF/THEN® Collection: Created in partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the Association of Science and Technology Centers, the IF/THEN® Collection<https://www.ifthencollection.org/> is a free digital library with photos, videos, posters, activities, and other assets featuring diverse women STEM innovators - all available for educational and other non-commercial use. * National Women's History Museum: Explore resources, including lesson plans, biographies, and posters of women in STEM trailblazers throughout history<https://www.womenshistory.org/students-educators/digital-classroom-resources>. Search by the theme "STEM". * Portray Her 2.0: Representations of Women STEM Characters in Media report. Developed by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, in partnership with IF/THEN®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, this groundbreaking report summarizes how women in STEM are portrayed on TV and film and includes a number of valuable recommendations for the field. Learn more<https://seejane.org/research-informs-empowers/portray-her-2-0-an-analysis-o…>. In the News... Committing to Equity: Reaching marginalized youth requires an authentic approach<https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2024/01/02/committing-to-equity/> - American Libraries, 1/2/24 Together We Heal: Exploring Mental Health Peer Support at the Library<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/mental-health-peer-support-at-…> - WebJunction, 2/20/24 What We Learned From Drag Queen Storytime (It Might Not Be What You Think!)<https://publiclibrariesonline.org/2024/02/what-we-learned-from-drag-queen-s…> - Public Libraries Online, 2/5/24 Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school<https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874> - WMU News, 2/27/24 Last chance to register: Adventures in Summer Marketing!<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, March 14, 2024 2:00-3:00pm ET Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, this webinar will be recorded. Learn some tips and tricks to marketing your summer library programs, plus some special materials to use. All libraries and their communities are unique and while there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to marketing, we are going to explore new ways that you can approach marketing your summer programming. We will explore marketing assets from the Collaborative Summer Library Program, provide resources, and inspire you to engage with your community this summer. All areas of library services including marketing are welcome! Ready to Read Michigan Workshops Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - at KDL's Kentwood Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, May 2, 2024 - at Plymouth District Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> The Library of Michigan invites you to join Mother Goose on the Loose<https://mgol.net/>, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, as we explore The Ready to Read Michigan Parent & Early Childhood Educator Toolkit. The programs in the toolkit are designed for library staff to host throughout the community, engaging and modeling early literacy practices to parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators. Betsy will equip library staff with the information, skills, and ready-to-use tools to promote early literacy through your library, copies of the toolkit will be provided. This RTRM training will start with an introduction/refresher on the how, what and why's of early literacy skills and best storytelling practices. Then we will transition to cover the workshops in the Ready to Read Michigan Toolkit, which are designed specifically for library staff to easily facilitate with parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and under. Lastly, participants will address the important role played by Early Childhood Educators in the development of children from birth to age five, using familiar tips and tools on how to conduct a two-part workshop for Early Childhood Educators at your library, supported by the materials produced by Ready to Read Michigan<https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home>. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is limited, lunch will be provided. If you were previously registered for the October workshops, you are still in our reservation system. If the May 2024 dates do not work for you, then please contact Becky Wartella WartellaB(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:WartellaB@Michigan.gov?subject=RTRM%20Workshop> to remove you from the workshop. If you were not previously registered, there are a few seats left at both locations, so be sure to register<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>! This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [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/>.

1 0

MCLS Listening Tour Continues – Space Still Available!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

We are halfway through our Listening Tour and there is still space for you to give your input as we craft our strategic plan for the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services! These Listening Tour sessions are an opportunity for you to share your wisdom and creativity to help us co-create our next chapter together. We’ve had some great input from participants so far and we appreciate everybody who participates! There is still space in the following sessions: * Academic libraries – Monday, March 4, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern (2-3:30 p.m. Central) * K-12 school libraries – Tuesday, March 5, 4-5:30 p.m. Eastern (3-4:30 p.m. Central) * All library types – Thursday, March 7, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern (2-3:30 p.m. Central) * Special libraries & library organizations – Friday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) Please join us and help us shape our future together! You can read more and register for a session at https://www.mcls.org/engagement/listening-tour-2024. If you are unable to attend but are interested in sharing feedback, please email engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> to set up a time for a one-on-one interview. Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, & Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01DA6BE9.2C80EE10] 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>

1 0

Average Book Prices, 2023
by Jim Flury 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

All, Below is a link to the 2023 edition of TLN's 22nd annual "Average Book Prices" document. The data is taken from the March 1, 2024 issue of School Library Journal. [ https://cdn.ymaws.com/tln.org/resource/resmgr/documents/services/acquisitio… | https://cdn.ymaws.com/tln.org/resource/resmgr/documents/services/acquisitio… ] The document is also available on the TLN website, at the below link: [ https://tln.org/page/purchasing | https://tln.org/page/purchasing ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

1 0

UPRLC Conference Call for Proposals Now Open
by Lisa Waskin 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

Happy March 1st! It's a beautiful sunny day here in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and we are excited to announce the UPRLC 2024 Annual Conference call for proposals! This year's conference will be held in Escanaba at the Joseph Heirman University Center on the campus at Bay College! This year's theme is Bold Library Futures, and we are focusing on looking ahead at what is up and coming in our libraries and in the communities. The conference will be held on September 25th and 26th, just in time for the start of Fall Colors. We are seeking proposals for Breakout Sessions and specifically looking for new ideas, programs, and sessions that help us explore a bold and positive future for our libraries. Some examples of this would be: * Artificial intelligence * The library as community center * Library access in a post-pandemic world * Shifting customer service expectations and boundaries * Tackling personal and professional burnout 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! If you have any questions about submitting, please contact me or Dillon. Thank you! Lisa Waskin, UPRLC Conference Chair lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org> And Dillon Geshel, Superiorland Library Cooperative Director dgeshel(a)superiorlandlibrary.org<mailto:dgeshel@superiorlandlibrary.org> 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>

1 0

Petitioning at the Library
by Sara Horn 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

Hello Hive Mind! A member of my Library Board asked me to gather some different perspectives and policies regarding having petitions at the library. An organization has inquired if they could have a table/a few individuals stand near our building entrance with their petition(s). If your library has had experience with this and/or a policy regarding this type of situation, I would greatly appreciate you sharing with me. Thank you! Sara Horn Adult Services/ Local History Librarian Charlotte Community Library 517-543-8859 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813

1 0