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Seeking librarians who have taught digital skills to participate in research!
by Tanisha Afnan 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

Hello, We are super interested in the work library staff do, particularly in their efforts towards digital literacy education. A group of researchers at the University of Michigan would like to learn from your insights in a 60-minute individual interview session. We are looking for adults who have either taught or been involved with an organization that teaches digital literacy skills, particularly related to privacy and security topics. Our team hopes to eventually develop resources that are useful for educators and community leaders, and can help to better support student learning about privacy related topics. All participant information will be anonymized and stored securely if you choose to participate, and you will receive $25 upon completion of the interview. Please email us back at privacyinstrumentstudy(a)umich.edu if you are interested! Thank you, Tanisha Afnan

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The University of Michigan-Dearborn is hiring an Archivist in the Mardigian Library
by Holly Sorscher 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

Part Time One Year Term Limited Assistant or Associate Archivist The University of Michigan-Dearborn Mardigian Library has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant or Associate Archivist to support the work of the University wide Inclusive History Project <https://president.umich.edu/initiatives-and-focus-areas/inclusive-history-p…>. The successful candidate will collaborate with library colleagues, faculty, and co-curricular areas across campus to manage, preserve, and make accessible the University of Michigan-Dearborn Campus Archive collections. For further information and to apply go to: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/244828/assistantassociate-archivist -- Holly V. Sorscher Associate Director Mardigian Library University of Michigan-Dearborn (313) 593-5695 *Pronouns <https://www.mypronouns.org/>: *she|her|hers [image: A button with "Hear my name" text for name playback in email signature] <https://www.name-coach.com/holly-sorscher>

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

Resources International Children's Book Day 2024<https://www.usbby.org/news> April 2, 2024 - "Cross the Seas on the Wing of your Imagination" sponsored by IBBY Japan. Download high resolution digital materials<https://www.ibby.org/awards-activities/activities/international-childrens-b…> to decorate your event, share posts about it. #ICBD24 USBBY's 2024 Outstanding International Books List<https://www.usbby.org/news/2024-outstanding-international-books-list-announ…> has also just been announced. Learn more & stay connected at: https://www.usbby.org/news. 2024 Bill Morris Seminar Applications for the 2024 Bill Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training are now open! Applications will close on March 15, 2024 at 5pm CST. Find more information, including applications requirements, on the ALSC website<https://www.ala.org/alsc/confevents/morris-endowment-activities/morrissemin…>. Morris Seminar participants will gather on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Hilton Denver City Center in Denver, Colorado, to learn together about children's media evaluation techniques. Participants will hear from experts in the field of children's media evaluation, as well as from those who have served on ALSC's media evaluation committees, to develop their professional evaluation skills. The day will consist of a mix of keynote speakers and panel discussions from ALSC member leaders, including past evaluation committee members and chairs, and seminar-style evaluation discussions with participants, led by experienced member leaders. Through the support of the ALSC William C. Morris Endowment, ALSC offers this training seminar at no charge to attendees; this includes all materials, breakfast and lunch. To help defray additional costs for hotel and other expenses, a $450 stipend for each attendee will be provided from the Morris Endowment. Further, should they choose to stay and further their professional development beyond the seminar, the participants at the seminar will be eligible for a reduced registration rate for ALSC 2024 National Institute<https://www.ala.org/alsc/confsce/institute>. The 2024 Morris Seminar application opens January 29, 2024, and will remain open through March 15, 2024. Notification of application status and acceptance/regrets is expected in early May. Teen Services Fundamentals An InfoPeople Online Learning Course March 5 - April 1, 2024 Teen-centric library service is rooted in the practice of connectedness. Whether you're working to build stronger relationships with the teens in your community, creating a welcoming, safe haven for the teens that you're already seeing in the library, or supporting information literacy and learning- each interaction with a teen patron is an opportunity to connect and engage. During this course, librarian Christina Fuller-Gregory will provide you with practical, actionable, and timely applications for moving beyond simply welcoming teens into the library to developing best practices to ensure that the teens you serve view the library as a trusted resource, where they feel seen, respected, and valued. Learn more and register for this four week course here<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1103>. In the News... FYI Podcast - Black History Month Programming Study<https://publiclibrariesonline.org/2023/12/new-fyi-episode-black-history-mon…> - Public Libraries Online, 12/18/23 How a Free Early Learning Program Educates Toddlers, Teen Parents and Their Families<https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-01-18-how-a-free-early-learning-program-e…> - EdSurge, 1/18/24 Ready to Read Michigan Workshops Rescheduled to May 2024 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…>! LM Summer Programming Webinars Let the Adventures Begin! Summer Library Programming Round Table (There will be a CSLP prize drawing for attendees!) Thursday, February 22, 2024 2:00-3:30pm ET (90 mins) Join us LIVE - Limited registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> only for those who can attend LIVE, this will not be recorded. Join the conversation on summer library programming with your peers. Looking for programming ideas, performers, or prizes? Bring your ideas, materials, and plans to share with others across Michigan on all things Summer Library Programming for early childhood, school-age, and tweens & teens. We'll also hear from a few key partners that can help make your summer library programming a success. Adventures in Summer Marketing! 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! These programs are 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/>.

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Author Amanda Barratt
by Kirsten Wellnitz 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

Join us Wed, Feb 7, 6:00 pm at the Alice & Jack Wirt Library for a presentation from bestselling author Amanda Barratt as she explores the true events that inspired her latest historical novel The Warsaw Sisters. More information can be found on our event calendar here: https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/author-amanda-barratt-resistance-and… Kirsten Wellnitz Managing Librarian Alice & Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ext. 2111

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REMINDER - 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour Host Application
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

REMINDER - Today is the final day to submit an application to host a Michigan Notable Books author as part of the 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. Go to www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<http://www.michigan.gov/NotableBooks> for the link to the application. The Michigan Notable Books Author Tour will take place between April through June at 50 locations throughout the state. Please direct any questions to Michigan-Notable-Books(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Michigan-Notable-Books@michigan.gov> or call 517-335-1457. Thanks! Adam Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | 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/>

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

Register soon for these workshops from MCLS! MeLCat Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557bb53631be04ab08f714e> For MeLCat Michigan library staff only please 3-day class, February 13-15, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Original Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557bae9631be04ab08f5946> Two spots left!! Updated!! 3-day class, February 13-15, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! Qualifies for 6 PGPs for Indiana school library staff! Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> through the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan>. ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Fees
by Sarah Skinner 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

Hello, Michigan Library Folks! Does your library rent out spaces for meetings/parties/presentations (community room, etc.)? What kind of fee do you charge? Bonus points if you have a policy that you can email me! I am in the process of revising some policies and wanted to see what other libraries are charging. I am also wondering what you charge for copies at your library. We have not raised our fees in over 25 years so it may be time! Do you charge for scanning and faxing as well? Thank you in advance for any information you can provide! Kind regards, Sarah Skinner, MLIS Executive Director (she/her) *"The most important asset of any library goes home at night – the library staff." ~**Timothy Healy*

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Navigating Material Challenges for Library Trustees - Free MLA Connect Advocacy Hour!
by Rachel Ash 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

Navigating Material Challenges for Library Trustees Thursday, February 15, 2024 6:00 - 7:15 PM MLA is working alongside the Michigan Cooperative Director's Association and Library of Michigan staff to host a virtual trustee training event on Thursday, February 15 from 6:00 - 7:15 PM. As libraries in Michigan and around the country grapple with an unprecedented number of book bans and challenges, this event will help orient library trustees to their role and responsibilities when it comes to material challenges. Attendees will learn about the importance of established library policy, the roles and responsibilities of trustees, and more when faced with challenges to intellectual freedom. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters at the end of the session. Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required. Register to join us! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrf-GoqzIqHtzmigbmVkL3yOScNenecl… Presenters * Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director of the Woodlands Library Cooperative * Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant at the Library of Michigan * Eric Palmer, Director of the Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative * Kate Van Auken, Director of the White Pine Library Cooperative * Carol Dawe, Director of the Lakeland Library Cooperative * Mallorie DeVilbiss, Director of the Suburban Library Cooperative * Dillon Geshel, Director of the Superiorland Library Cooperative Questions? Contact us at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org>. Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required. MLA Connect Advocacy Hours are an opportunity for the library community to learn more about MLA's advocacy and legislative priorities including funding, elections, property taxes, literacy, internet access, privacy, intellectual freedom, and more. Each month, we will address a new topic and share any pending legislation introduced in the House or Senate that could impact the Michigan library community. Monthly sessions will take place generally on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM. This advocacy hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform. Please note recordings of all MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand on our website at milibraries.org. [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association PO Box 27337 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: (517) 881-6652 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Upcoming Infopeople Courses - Managing Conflict, Teen Services, and more
by Califa Group 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

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Job Postings - Detroit Public Library - Assistant Manager (Adult & Children/Youth Services)
by Tiffani Simon 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

Greetings All: Please review the attached. Regards, Tiffani M. Simon, MLIS, MBA Assistant Director, Human Resources Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313.481.1330 (m) 313.269.4044 (f) 313.481.1482 tsimon(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org "The Detroit Public Library enlightens and empowers people by providing Diverse and Dynamic Pathways to Literacy and Learning."

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