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Public Library Association Conference 2024
by Larry Neal 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

Hi everyone, I am pleased to share a personal invitation from Pat Losinski, Director of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, to attend the PLA Conference this year. In addition, pre-conference tours are being offered of several of CML's buildings. The ones I have seen are inspiring in design and worth the trip on their own. Attached is an overview. I am super excited about attending PLA this year and hope to see you there as well! Larry ======= Dear Michigan Colleagues: The Public Library Association<https://www.ala.org/pla/> and Columbus Metropolitan Library<http://www.columbuslibrary.org/> invite you to join thousands of our public library colleagues, supporters and exhibitors in Columbus, Ohio, April 3-5, to celebrate all things public libraries! This year's PLA Conference will offer more than 100 thoughtfully curated education sessions, inspiring speakers and authors, engaging networking opportunities, career services, micro-learning moments, and bustling exhibits featuring the latest in products, services, and innovations. Library tours and an all-conference welcome reception will take place on April 2. Columbus is a collaborative, open and dynamic place to visit. Check out this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNo1tHdyGy4&list=PLSZnVL8lSacs7yKqWhOsCKugE…> about Columbus. Celebrated for its incredible arts, entertainment, literary and culinary offerings, exciting professional sports teams and spectacular sprawling green spaces. Columbus has something for everyone. And while I might be more than a bit biased, Columbus has great libraries too. I've attached a PDF featuring some of the 14 new building projects opened since 2014 (with 4 additional groundbreakings in 2025). Various library tour options will be available on April 2 and our Main Library will host an all-conference welcome/dessert reception on that evening. The PLA Conference is where public libraries shine-where public library issues, ideas and innovators take center stage. Together, let's shape the future of public libraries. I look forward to seeing you in Columbus. Sincerely, Pat Patrick Losinski │ CEO Columbus Metropolitan Library │ Main Library 96 S. Grant Ave. │ Columbus, OH 43215 614.849.1000 office plosinski(a)columbuslibrary.org<mailto:plosinski@columbuslibrary.org>

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Spanish book spine labels
by Christina Stuck 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

Hello, friends. Is anyone willing to part with 5-10 español spine label stickers? We have bilingual stickers, but not Spanish ones. Let me know and I can give you our Rides #. Thanks! Christina Jane Stuck Director of Youth Services Charlotte Community Library "What can I do to turn that 'yeah, no' into a 'no, yeah'?" Charlie Berens

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vision boards
by Stacy Pasche 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

Has anyone done a program on vision boards and would they mind sharing their notes???? We think it would be a fun library program and good use of our old magazines. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, MLS she/her/hers Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours! (NEW DAY/TIME for 2024)
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

Digital Collections Office Hours have a new day and time for 2024 and will now be held on Thursday mornings. Please join us for our next Digital Collections Office Hours tomorrow, Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the first Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… 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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Children's Furniture and "Monkey Mitt" Fingerplay sets
by Jocelyn Levin 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Hi All, Please forgive my cross posting. Lyon Twp. Library has a children's size table with a set of four chairs to offer to any library who might be able to use them. They are too large to go through delivery, so you would need to pick them up. The Round Table is 25" tall with a 35.75" diameter. Chairs are 27.25" tall, 16" wide, and 15" deep. We also have a number of "Monkey Mitt" fingerplay sets. These will easily fit in a small mailing envelope, so just provide your library's MeL delivery number and I will send them over. Up for grabs are: - 1 Furry Glove - 1 Black Glove - 1 Monkey Mitt Rhymes Book - 5 Little Pumpkins - 3 Blind Mice - 3 Little Kittens - 5 Little Monkeys - 5 Little Ducks - 5 Little Bears - Colored Seals - B-I-N-G-O - The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly - Little Red Riding Hood (2 different sets) If you only want some of these, let me know and I'm happy to split them for different libraries. Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin(a)ltpl.org **Please note new email address** *My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See **www.mypronouns.org* <http://www.mypronouns.org/>* to learn more.* Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org

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Stools Looking For A New Home
by Eileen Pock 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Hello! Portland District Library is looking to rehome stools from our teen room. We have 4 of them available, two green and two red. We are asking $5 per stool and they would have to be picked up from our library. Please let me know if you are interested or have any questions about them! I've attached a photo for reference. Thanks! Eileen Pock, MLIS Youth Librarian Portland District Library

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Cedar Springs Library Director Opening
by Carol Dawe 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Good afternoon, The Cedar Springs Public Library Board is seeking an enthusiastic, engaging, self-starter to serve as their director in this growing and thriving rural community located just twenty miles north of downtown Grand Rapids. With a growing population of 10,123, and a budget of approximately $250,000 with significant additional revenue being added in each of the next three years, Cedar Springs Public Library will continue to provide, improve and enhance its physical and digital materials, online databases, services, programs, and resources for all ages. This position offers the best of what librarianship has to offer: a beautifully maintained facility built in 2017, a dedicated and creative staff, a supportive board and community and the ability to build on the existing strong partnerships with the city and contracting Solon township, local schools, businesses, and organizations. Salary is $57,500. For further details and information on applying: [ http://cedarspringslibrary.org/employment/ | http://cedarspringslibrary.org/employment/ ] Thanks and have a great day. Carol Carol Dawe (she/her) Cooperative Director 616-559-5253 x2001 630-207-1205 (cell-preferred number) [ http://www.llcoop.org/ | www.llcoop.org ]

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Chair suggestions
by Rebekah Dobski 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Hello all, Wondering if anyone has leather (or other easy-to-clean material) chair/seating suggestions that don't quite break the bank! We recently were donated $1,000 and would like to purchase 4-6 chairs with this money, or at least have most of it covered by that. Thanks, Rebekah Dobski Library Director Hillsdale Community Library 11 E. Bacon St Hillsdale, MI 49242 517-437-6472 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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email distribution
by Sandy Herp 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

I've recently accepted a Director of Engagement position at the Oxford Public Library and planning to enhance our communications and email distribution. I have a corporate background and familiar with Mailchimp, but understand that LibraryAware is a popular choice with libraries. Are there other email platforms that libraries use? [cid:image001.png@01DA5377.5A29E680]

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Fw: Join the Internet Archive’s Free Community History Web Archiving Program
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Passing along this information for public libraries interested in web archiving. Note: The Library of Michigan cannot endorse specific vendors or brands. Libraries should contact vendors and other experts for advice and to ensure that their choice reflects the unique needs of that library. 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 ________________________________ Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:53:56 -0600 From: Monique Lassere <monique(a)ARCHIVE.ORG> Subject: Join the Internet Archive’s Free Community History Web Archiving Program *Apologies for cross-posting The Internet Archive is now accepting applications from public libraries, local and community archives, and other cultural heritage organizations in the United States to join Community Webs<https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/>, our Community History Web Archiving Program. Community Webs is fully funded by non-profit Internet Archive. There is no cost to participating organizations. Community Webs seeks to empower cultural heritage organizations to work with their communities to build community-focused archives of websites, social media and other web content documenting local histories and voices that are typically underrepresented in the historic record. The program offers free multi-year subscriptions to Archive-It<https://archive-it.org/> and Vault<https://webservices.archive.org/pages/vault>, training and technical support, as well as resources for networking, professional development and in support of scholarly research. Read more about Archive-It<https://archive-it.org/>, a web archiving service, and Vault<https://webservices.archive.org/pages/vault>, IA’s digital preservation repository and storage system here: https://webservices.archive.org/. We currently have 170 participants from across Canada, the US and internationally. Some examples of what our current participants have been up to include: Community Archives of Belleville & Hastings County<https://archive-it.org/home/cabhc> is building collections of websites documenting local community groups, media, and elections Regina Public Library<https://archive-it.org/home/reginalibrary> is creating web collections on local news, arts and culture, and Pride celebrations The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture @ New York Public Library<https://archive-it.org/home/schomburgcenter> is building collections on the #Syllabus Movement and other aspects of the Black experience in the US and beyond The Choctaw Cultural Center<https://archive-it.org/home/choctawculturalcenter> is creating web collections on the Nation’s history and culture, Tribal elections, and educational programs To find out more about the program, visit the Community Webs website<https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/about.html>, Call for Applications<https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/apply/>, and view our program announcements<https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/news/>. For general information about web archiving, please see here: https://netpreserve.org/web-archiving/. We are now accepting applications from United States organizations on a rolling basis. Apply online today: https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/cfa/ Have questions? Please reach out to the Community Webs team at commwebsinfo(a)archive.org or join us at the next Information Session for Prospective Members on Wednesday, February 7th, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern! Register for the session here<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUudOuurjsjHNy4ulPdwFAzJJ-z4TBx54…>. We hope to hear from you soon! Monique Lassere Program Officer, Archiving and Data Services Internet Archive monique(a)archive.org

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