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MLA 2024 Annual Conference Call for Proposals: PRESS PLAY!
by Tim Wiggins 13 May '24

13 May '24

MLA 2024 Annual Conference Call for Proposals: PRESS PLAY! The MLA 2024 Annual Conference workgroup seeks proposals for breakout sessions to be presented in person, October 16 -18, 2024 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, Michigan. Breakout sessions are 60 minutes in length. Submit your proposals that elevate the ideas of intellectual freedom, networking, equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, programming, management, taking control of hot button issues, and more. The conference theme this year is "Press Play”. Curate a playlist of educational content with the ability to pause for self-care, rewind to learn from the past, and fast-forward to look towards the future. And don’t forget to press play to focus on the movement, reignite your purpose, and dive back into what’s happening right now! This invitation extends to all library professionals and partners from first-time to experienced presenters as well as professional speakers and subject matter experts. https://www.milibraries.org/call-for-proposals -- *Tim Wiggins* Cataloging & Circulation Team Leader *Niles District Library* (269) 683-8545 ext. 104 300-ZV244 tim.wiggins(a)nileslibrary.net

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NDL's 4th Annual Local Author Fair this Saturday, May 18 from 2 - 4 PM
by Katie Rothley 13 May '24

13 May '24

Hello all! Happy Monday, We invite you to join us at the Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St., Northville for our annual Local Author Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 2 - 4 PM. Parking is free (we share the parking lot with the Community Center) and we have 25 local authors who will be available for book signings and answering questions. There will be books for youth, tweens, teens, and adults with a mix of fiction and nonfiction featured. Registration is not required so feel welcome to drop by anytime between 2 and 4 PM! This event is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Northville District Library. Please visit our website <https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=33982> for more information about the event and the authors who will be in attendance. Please let me know if you have any questions. Attached is our local author fair graphic. Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Katie -- 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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Books have been snagged!
by Sonya Evans 13 May '24

13 May '24

The book club set has been snagged. Thanks for all the interest! Sonya Evans L'Anse Area School/Public Library Director

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Book Club selection up for grabs!
by Sonya Evans 13 May '24

13 May '24

Hi I have a set of 8 books each with a DVD. The title is* Julie & Julia, My year of cooking Dangerously* by Julie Powell. Our book club is done with this title, so if you have a book club that would like to try it please send me your RIDES! First email, first get! Thank you! Sonya Evans L'Anse Area School/Public Library Director 201 N. 4th Street L'Anse, MI 49946 (906)524-6213

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ARSL Grant Writing Webinar
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 May '24

13 May '24

FYI for those looking for a webinar on grant writing for small and rural libraries. Catch the ARSL TRAIN! Join us for ARSL's TRAIN (Training, Roundtables, and Informational Networking) series! Once a month, tune in for an online workshop, roundtable, or networking event. TRAIN webinars and workshops are priced accessibly and available to both ARSL members and non-members. Roundtables and networking events are free and limited to members of ARSL. If you're interested in attending a roundtable or getting member pricing for a training, consider joining ARSL<https://www.arsl.org/join-arsl>! All registrants receive access to the TRAIN recording. This Month's TRAIN Winning Grants: Strategies for Rural and Small Library Success! Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:00 am PT /12:00 pm MT/ 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET $15 for ARSL Members & $25 for non-ARSL Members Learn practical strategies for successful grant work! Are you wondering how to get started writing grants for your library or seeking to streamline your grant work to save time and increase success? Applying for a grant doesn't need to be overwhelming. This grant webinar will be engaging, informative, and packed with valuable insights to make the grant process not only manageable but also enjoyable. Learn an easy-to-follow grant process, how to quickly locate grant opportunities, determine what funders are looking for in a successful grant proposal, and discover real library grant success techniques. Practical advice, easy grants for beginners, partnership ideas, and a valuable resource list will be shared. With the grant process demystified, you'll feel empowered, inspired, and ready to win grants for your library! Facilitated by: Stephanie Gerding, MLIS, Library Grant Expert and author of Winning Grants: a How-To Manual for Librarians. Register Here<https://arsl.memberclicks.net/train-form> Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [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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FW: United for Libraries May and June Learning Lives & 'Law and the Right to Read'
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 10 May '24

10 May '24

Please see information below the signature line for details on upcoming United for Libraries learning opportunities. United for Libraries Learning Live * Let's Move in Libraries: How Library Trustees/Boards, Friends, and Foundations Can Support Community Health Tues., May 14 at 2 p.m. ET * United for Libraries Learning Live: Friends of the Library and the Right to Read: Getting Ready for Banned Books Week Tues., June 11 at 2 p.m. ET Law and the Right to Read: What Your Trustees Need to Know (presented by United for Libraries and the Freedom to Read Foundation) Wed., June 5, 2 p.m. ET Jillian Wentworth (she/hers) Deputy Director, Strategy & Engagement United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 Website: www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united> News & Updates: united.ala.org<http://united.ala.org/> [Learning Live logo]<https://www.ala.org/united/training/learning-live> Let's Move in Libraries: How Library Trustees/Boards, Friends, and Foundations Can Support Community Health Tues., May 14 at 2 p.m. ET Library Trustees/Board Members, Friends of the Library groups, and library Foundations can be valuable partners in supporting community health in libraries. During How Library Trustees/Boards, Friends, and Foundations Can Support Community Health, Join Dr. Noah Lenstra of Let's Move in Libraries<https://letsmovelibraries.org/> and Christine Weinreich of Memphis Library Foundation<https://memphislibraryfoundation.org/> to learn how to work with the library on community health, get ideas for events, get funding, and develop, sustain, and expand partnerships. Chris Chanyasulkit, Trustee at Brookline (Mass.) Public Library, will moderate. We'll talk about everything from addressing social isolation to supporting physical literacy. We'll offer practical strategies and tools to help you connect with and work with funders, while also providing strategies that you can use to support library staff who want to try something new, like a StoryWalk or a creative aging dance class for older adults. Noah will provide the big picture, while Christine will provide an in-depth look at how Memphis Library Foundation works with both the Memphis Public Libraries and the Friends of the Memphis Public Library to support this topic. Learning Live is free to United personal members and those in MA, MD, MI, ND, NE, OR, SC, SD, & VA. [headshot of Noah Lenstra] Dr. Noah Lenstra, MS.LIS., is an associate professor of Library & Information Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He brings a community organizing approach to the research and teaching of public librarianship. His books include Healthy Living at the Library (2020, Bloomsbury) and 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library (2023, American Library Association Editions, co-author Audrey Barbakoff). Since 2016, Dr. Lenstra has managed the Let's Move in Libraries initiative, which he started. [headshot of Christine Weinreich] Christine Weinreich, JD, has been the executive director of the Memphis Library Foundation since 2019. She had almost fourteen years of legal practice before transitioning into grants & development in 2012. Since joining Memphis Public Library Foundation, Christine has worked to support the library as a place of equity, where people from every walk of life can find resources, information, connection, art, and a true civic commons. Register <https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/shrXca38ncol9yU5f> Coming up... [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…] Friends of the Library and the Right to Read: Getting Ready for Banned Books Week Tues., June 11 at 2 p.m. ET Banned Books Week<https://bannedbooksweek.org/> (Sept. 22-28, 2024) is an opportunity for Friends of the Library and library Foundations to support the freedom to read. Learn programming ideas and what Friends groups across the country are planning for the week. Learning Live is free to United personal members and those in MA, MD, MI, ND, NE, OR, SC, SD, & VA. [headshot of Christine Weinreich] Betsy Gomez is the Assistant Director of Communications and Public Outreach for the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, where she is a coordinator for Banned Books Week and Unite Against Book Bans<https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/>. She has been coordinator for the Banned Books Week Coalition, a diverse group of organizations dedicated to defending intellectual freedom during Banned Books Week and beyond, since 2018. Register <https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/shrXca38ncol9yU5f> United for Libraries and Freedom to Read Foundation to present June 5 webinar on 'Law and the Right to Read' [Text - Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries.]<https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pagB8G9nJd6ukYjzj/form> United for Libraries and the Freedom to Read Foundation will present Law and the Right to Read: What Your Trustees Need to Know on Wed., June 5, 2 p.m. Eastern. In this session, attendees will learn the basics of intellectual freedom related to their role, and how First Amendment rights are related to policies and access in public- and public-school libraries. Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and Theresa Chmara, General Counsel of the Freedom to Read Foundation, will be the featured speakers. This webinar is FREE to members of the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and FREE to those in MA, MD, MI, MS, ND, NE, OR, SC, SD, VA. Register <https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pagB8G9nJd6ukYjzj/form> [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/UFL/ufl-newsletter-template/190403-…]<http://www.ala.org/united>

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Apply NOW for the Digital Collections Stewardship Facilitated Learning Group!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 10 May '24

10 May '24

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS STEWARDSHIP FACILITATED LEARNING GROUP About the Program The Library of Michigan is recruiting participants for a facilitated learning group to complete the WebJunction Digital Collections Stewardship Series<https://learn.webjunction.org/course/index.php?categoryid=61>. Many people find that learning with a group helps them stay motivated and learn better, which can be especially important when exploring new digital technologies and workflows. By the end of the series, you will have: * Built a community of peers that you can lean on beyond the program. * Engaged with a diverse group that shares your interest in digital collections. * Put theory into practice with hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts and develop practical skills essential for creating and preserving digital content. * Gained the skills necessary to successfully create and care for digital collections. The learning group will meet monthly via Zoom starting August 2024 through April 2025. Each course in the eight-part series will take approximately one hour to complete individually and cohort participants should expect to spend one additional hour meeting with the cohort for facilitated discussions each month. To Apply Complete the online application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIDRZbL28vXNlid98iwzcbj650WirQ9IG…> by May 31, 2024 to be considered. Applicants from public or academic libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural memory institutions that can commit to the program will be considered. Please share with program flyer<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eAPtZ3Thr0fJqRhBfFor7ib7TVNI1dqV/view> with those that may be interested in your organization and contact Biz Gallo (gallob(a)michigan.gov) for questions regarding the program. Funding is provided in part by the I<https://www.imls.gov/>nstitute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> 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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UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session with Rod Sadler 🕵 ♂🔎 about "Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer"
by Victor R. Volkman 10 May '24

10 May '24

In case you would like to pass this along to your patrons... Just in time for Summer Vacation reading! UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session with Rod Sadler 🕵️‍♂️🔎 about "Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer" *Official Seal of the U.P. Notable Books <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> UP Notable Book Club:* The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) has scheduled author events with winners of the /UP Notable Book List/. The 37th event is with author and retired career policeman Rod Sadler who will take us through suspects, means, motives, and opportunity in this famous unsolved case. Details include interesting copycat type murders, suspected and convicted serial killers, and the progress of forensics in the ensuing years between 1960 and today. /*When: */June 13th, 2024 at 7 pm Eastern / 6 pm Central /*Where: */on the Zoom platform -- please contact Evelyn Gathu in advance by egathu(a)crystalfallslibrary.org <mailto:egathu@crystalfallslibrary.org?subject=UPNotableBooks&body=Please-send-me-the-zoom-link>, or by phone at (906) 875-3344. We recommend you borrow a copy of these books from your local library or purchase from your local bookseller in advance to get the most out of these events. *ROD SADLER *worked as a police officer in Mid-Michigan for thirty years, retiring in 2012. He began researching his first book after discovering the story of a brutal 1897 murder in Williamston, Michigan, a town where he had spent his childhood. His great-grandfather served as the sheriff at the time of the murder, and he was integral part of the investigation. After returning to college late in his law enforcement career, he discovered his love for writing, and he decided to write about what he knows best...true crime. In Rod's books, you'll find an enormous amount of research into the murders he writes about. His attention to detail allows him to craft intriguing, detailed accounts of a series of Michigan murders. <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>"Sadler’s book investigates in detail many violent and psychotic offenders who were swept up, interviewed, and finally exonerated or left with no conclusive details. Of particular interest was an oddly similar case at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois where three young women had been tied up and brutally beaten to death in March 1960. Chester Weger, the perpetrator of that crime, was exonerated only because he had been released from an Illinois jail on July 24th and reported for work on time on July 25th. Still, Sadler cannot shake the idea that a serial killer may have been involved and a final chapter on serial killer Jerald Winegart raises disturbing questions about how the case might have been resolved with long-term evidence retention. Throughout the book, the reader will learn how hard a real-life detective has to work and how many dozens of dead ends they will hit along the way. Having stayed on Mackinac Island several times, beginning with my honeymoon in 1990, I was fascinated by the level of detail and familiar hotels, bars, and other establishments that are still around. Whether you are a fan of Mackinac Island in particular or cold-case crimes, there is a treasure trove of historical detail to enjoy in Rod Sadler’s “Grim Paradise”. Sadler sincerely hopes that this work may jog the memory of a reader and provide a missing puzzle piece for this nearly forgotten but heartless crime." -- *Victor R. Volkman, Read the entire review on /U.P. Book Review/ <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>* More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, /U.P. Book Review, /and UPPAA can be found on www.UPNotable.com *<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)* Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with over 100 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing. # # # -- Regards, Victor R. Volkman, President L H Press Inc. www.LHPress.com

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NEW: President & CEO search - The Enoch Pratt Free Library (MD)
by Beth Barker 10 May '24

10 May '24

President & Chief Executive Officer - The Enoch Pratt Free Library (MD) The Board of Trustees of The Enoch Pratt Free Library<https://www.prattlibrary.org/> (the Pratt) of Baltimore seeks a dynamic and experienced library professional to lead the historic and unique organization as President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Pratt is one of the oldest free public library systems in the United States serving the 569,000+ residents of the City of Baltimore through its 22 locations. In an unusually expanded mission, it also serves the 6.1 million residents of Maryland as the State Library Resource Center. Governed by combined Boards of Trustees and Directors, served by a seasoned staff of 447, and sustained by a $56.1 million annual operating budget, the Enoch Pratt Free Library seeks a CEO who will direct a community-minded facilities master plan, advance strategic partnerships, provide equitable and responsive programs, strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion as a foundation of the healthy organizational culture, and narrow the digital divide with intentional programs that address access to relevant technologies. On January 21, 1882, Enoch Pratt (a Baltimore banker and investor) gave Baltimore City a free library, which he stipulated, "shall be for all, rich or poor without distinction of race or color." The Enoch Pratt Free Library continues to contribute historical and cultural significance to the unique city it serves. Baltimore offers a diverse array of architecture to appreciate throughout its many neighborhoods, opportunities to immerse oneself in the arts and cultural heritage institutions and is a magnet for bibliophiles with its rich literary history and accompanying sites of interest.<https://baltimore.org/what-to-do/baltimore-a-book-lovers-dream/> Geographically located with convenient access to other notable cities such as Washington DC, New York City, and Philadelphia, the waterfronts, parks and promenades of Baltimore boast beautiful views, recreational opportunities, and delicious dining experiences. Responsibilities: The CEO directs the Pratt's strategic planning process; ensures compliance with the law and the MOU between the Maryland State Library Agency and the Enoch Pratt Free Library; supports board committee activities and implements board policies; serves as the primary fundraiser for the institution; actively cultivates relationships with donors and hosts multiple fundraising events; manages the Trustee Budget; approves annual City and State budgets; implements maintenance of a 22-branch system along with new branch development; directs, develops and implements capital project plans; ensures that staff are providing world class customer service through appropriate oversight of library leadership; ensures that staff welfare and morale are maintained; promotes transparent and up-to-date communication; provides performance evaluations for all direct reports; ensures a positive labor-management relationship that is aligned with the Pratt's values, culture and organizational goals; exercises leadership in instituting innovative and non-traditional services; serves as a standing member of the Mayor's Cabinet; participates as an active member of Maryland Association of Public Library Administrators; champions strategic initiatives, policy changes, and best practices that create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for the Pratt's staff and patrons. Qualifications: A master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university is required. Seven to ten years of progressive senior management-level responsibilities in a multibranch library system is required. Technical knowledge with cloud-based software, current electronic technology in data-based information systems, traditional and emerging library service models are required. The board is looking for a professional with executive experience in strategic planning, working under the direction of a Board of Directors or Trustees, supervision of senior-level staff, leading in a contemporary urban setting, facilities management, fiscal administration and fundraising. A history of successful change management, including the design and implementation of new approaches to emerging demands or needs is important. Demonstrated leadership in a unionized environment with collective bargaining experience and active leadership in national and state-wide associations are preferred. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $240,000 - $285,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications), moving expenses, and an excellent fringe benefits package are included. For further information visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by on clicking on The Enoch Pratt Free Library and the apply button. For full consideration, submit an application by Sunday, June 16, 2024. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links on our website<https://host.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/jobboard.aspx?JOBSHARE7RJDQNXJ4OVSSMJIA…> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Patron Services vs circ/ref
by Stef Reed 10 May '24

10 May '24

Hello all, Those of you have shifted into a Patron Services model from separate circulation and reference desks and staffing roles, could you share job descriptions for your front-facing (non-supervisory) staff in that department? Do you have any tips and tricks on the transition? Thank you! Stef Reed (she/they) Director Flat River Community Library 200 W. Judd St. Greenville, MI 48838 (616) 754-6359 Ext. 102 stefr(a)flatriverlibrary.org

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