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Bulletin Boards/Community Spaces procedures and maintanance
by Pampuch, Carly 21 Feb '24

21 Feb '24

Hello, The Jackson District Library is looking to review procedure regarding how community bulletin boards are maintained, what is allowed to be posted, and guidelines for how long items are left up. We would love to hear your own insights, thoughts, and experiences with providing a community bulletin board space in your branch. Some specific questions I have are: * what kind of material do you allow to be posted? * Do you allow local businesses or individuals to post? * How long do you allow posts to stay up? * Who monitors the community bulletin boards? * How much maintaining does your board take? * Do you allow individuals to post paid services or products, such as lawn care, babysitting, guitar lessons, kittens for sale, etc? * How do you communicate expectations about the bulletin board with your community/patrons? * Do you feel that your bulletin board processes and rules are effective? Do patrons find them reasonable and easy to understand? * Is there anything you would do differently? Of course, I'm sure my questions don't cover everything, so any and all experience you have with community bulletin boards in a library space is welcome. If there is interest I am happy to compile responses and send them out in a week or so. Thanks so much everyone, have a great day! Carly Pampuch (hear name)<https://namedrop.io/carlypampuch> My Pronouns: She/Her – See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. Parma Branch Manager 102 Church St Parma, MI 49269 O: 517-531-4908 Springport Branch Manager 116 Mechanic St Springport, MI 49284 O: 517-905-1459 pampuchc(a)myjdl.com<mailto:pampuchc@myjdl.com> [cid:ffb72788-3bb8-4ecc-b101-04eff398699b]

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Unite Against Book Bans Book Résumés
by Daniel Patton 21 Feb '24

21 Feb '24

Check out these "book résumés" for popular, and often challenged, youth books. bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org<https://bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org/> "Created in partnership with dozens of publishers and with information provided by publishers, librarians, and School Library Journal, Unite Against Book Bans book résumés are easy-to-print documents designed to help support readers’ access to books that are targeted by censors. Each book résumé summarizes the book’s significance and educational value, including a synopsis, reviews from professional journals, awards, accolades, and more. Where possible, the book résumés also include information about how a title has been successfully retained in school districts and libraries after a demand to censor the book. These documents are in a PDF format that can be downloaded and printed for easy sharing with administrators, book review committees, and the public at board meetings." - ALA press release Daniel Patton (he/him) Adult Librarian (313) 481-1764 dpatton(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Detroit Public Library Jefferson Branch 12350 E. Outer Drive<https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pcv2CobHLgQL3GEw5> Detroit, MI 48224<https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pcv2CobHLgQL3GEw5> (313) 481-1760 www.detroitpubliclibrary.org<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org>

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Apply to host the 2025 Children's Literature Lecture with Kyle Lukoff!
by Paris Kelvakis 21 Feb '24

21 Feb '24

The 2025 ALSC Children's Literature Lecture Award Committee is excited to announce the opening of the application to host the 2025 event <https://www.ala.org/alsc/2025-childrens-literature-lecture> featuring award-winning author, Kyle Lukoff. The Children's Literature Lecture <https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/chll> is an annual event, announced at ALA LibLearnX, in which an author, critic, librarian, historian or teacher of children's literature presents a paper that makes a significant contribution to the field. A library, university, special collection, or other appropriate organization can be considered for the host institution. Host sites for the Children's Literature Lecture receive a $2,000 honorarium to help with costs incurred by hosting the lecture. The lecture is administered by ALSC, the Association for Library Services to Children. Applications are due Friday April 5, 2024. Information about host site responsibilities is included in the application materials. The lecture is traditionally held in April or early May. Kyle Lukoff is the author of the middle grade novel Too Bright to See (a 2022 Newbery Honor book, Stonewall Award winner, and a National Book Award finalist), the Stonewall Award-winning picture book When Aidan Became a Brother, and several other impactful and approachable stories for children. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Kyle was a bookseller and librarian.

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Got Metadata? Last Chance to Register for Two Upcoming Webinars!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 21 Feb '24

21 Feb '24

Feel free to share with your networks! Do you have digital local history collections but they aren't being discovered by users? Do you get stumped trying to come up with a meaningful title for photographs in your collection? Do you wonder which controlled vocabulary to use for names, places, or materials? Then join Marianne Swierenga, Cataloging and Metadata Librarian at Western Michigan University Libraries, for this upcoming webinar on the fundamentals of describing unique collections! How to Pick Your Particulars: Descriptive Metadata for Digital Collections When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET What: Increase discoverability of and access to your unique digital collections by learning the basics of descriptive metadata. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Registration is also open for an upcoming webinar from ALA Core: Metadata in Shared Digital Libraries When: Monday, March 4th at 11:00 EST What: Three presentations on metadata in shared digital libraries. Registration: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n5QWHix9S1iI0Z367iIHLw#/regi… Webinars are free but registration is required. This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. 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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Closing Saturday - Job Posting: Full Time Youth Services Librarian, Lenawee District Library
by Trevor Van Valkenburg 21 Feb '24

21 Feb '24

The Lenawee District Library is looking for its next Youth Services Librarian. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) position with an excellent benefits package and pay dependent on qualifications and work experience. See the attached job posting and job description or visit lenawee.lib.mi.us/employment for more information. Applications as well as resumes/cover letters can be emailed to: trevor.vanvalkenburg(a)gmail.com

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Job Posting - Library Aide, Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster
by Amisha Harijan 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

Hi All! Here's an awesome opportunity for that special person who has been looking for a library home. Bring your creativity, appreciation of diverse communities, and three years of library experience to the Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster. We'd love to work with you! In joy, *Amisha Harijan* Library Director Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster Inkster, Michigan 48141 amisha(a)inksterlibrary.org (313) 563-2822 ext. 300

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Detroit Mercy University Chorus & Music Club Concert at Sherwood Forest Branch of DPL
by Megan Summers 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

Hello, Please help us spread the word about this program! Title: Detroit Mercy University Chorus & Music Club Concert Date: Saturday, February 24 Time: 2pm Location: Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit Public Library, 7117 W. Seven Mile, Detroit, MI, 48221 Description: Students from the University of Detroit Mercy Chorus will be joined by members of the school's Music Club for a performance in honor of Black History Month. They will be performing African American spirituals, folk songs, and much more. Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detroit-mercy-university-chorus-music-club-con… Best, Megan Summers (she/her) Assistant Manager Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI, 48221 313-481-1840 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Invitation to Participate in Pinckney Library's Puzzle Swap & Sale on Saturday, March 2
by Hope Siasoco 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

Dear Library Colleagues, NOTE: Please excuse the duplicate email from other listservs. You, your family, friends and community are cordially invited to participate in the Pinckney Community Public Library's first ever *Puzzle Swap & Sale on Saturday, March 2 at Noon - 2pm*. Drop off Puzzles for Swap starting *Friday, February 23* *and ends Thursday, February 29* at the Pinckney Community Public Library's circulation desk (125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI 48169). Donate no more than 10 puzzles. Every puzzle dropped off for the swap gets 1 ticket to use for the first hour of the Swap on March 2. 12pm-1pm: Puzzle Swap 1pm-2pm: Puzzle Sale ($1/puzzle) Open to the public. For more details, please check the information posted on the library's website: https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Puzzle-Swap-March-20… Or call the library's circulation desk at 734-878-3888. We hope very much that you can join us for this event. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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Teen Librarian Position @Tecumseh District Library
by Susan Bach 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

Teen Librarian Position @ Tecumseh District Library Tecumseh District Library, located in a lovely small community south of Ann Arbor, has an opening for a Teen Librarian who is friendly, creative, able to work well with teens and staff, and excited about the resources the library has to offer. This position also includes social media, community outreach and marketing responsibilities. The position is a full time professional position, with good benefits and a salary commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to sbach(a)tecumsehlibrary.org

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MCLS offering Supervisor Series workshops this spring
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services is offering three management-focused virtual workshops in its Supervisor Series this spring. The workshops, held over Zoom, are designed to be as engaging and interactive as an in-person workshop, and each workshop includes individual and group activities, discussion, and hands-on practice. The workshops being offered are: * Motivating Employees to Be Their Best - Thursday, February 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central): This workshop is designed to help supervisors discover how to tailor their leadership and communication style to suit the needs of their employees and find intrinsic methods of motivation. Read more or register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557be6a631be04ab08fdaa9. * Learning to Manage for New Managers - Thursday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central): This workshop is designed to help new managers set themselves up for success by learning strategies to transition from doing the work to managing others. The workshop focuses on managers successfully handling staff, projects, performance, conflict, and themselves. Read more or register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557c918631be04ab0910299. * Effective Communication Strategies for Managers - Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central): This workshop focuses on exploring clear, effective communication, and teaching managers to be relatable, respectable, dependable, and communicative in order to meet employees' needs, handle difficult conversations, and boost their assertiveness. Read more or register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557da37631be04ab0931428. Participants earn 4 hours toward continuing education for each workshop. Each workshop's schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break and several short breaks throughout. To see a full list of MCLS Workshops, visit https://mcls.corsizio.com/. 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@01DA6400.C09A3480] 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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