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There is still time to register for this workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Interactive Digital Collections workshop from MCLS! Creating and Caring for Digital Collections<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/65569055631be04ab072fd70> Interactive! 6-day class, January 31, February 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) 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/> ************************************* 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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EveryLibrary Institute Report: Parent Perceptions of Book Bans, Material Selection, and Reading in School Libraries and Public Libraries, 2024
by Jim Flury 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Good Morning, Great stuff here! [ https://assets.nationbuilder.com/votelibraries/pages/6280/attachments/origi… | https://assets.nationbuilder.com/votelibraries/pages/6280/attachments/origi… ] 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

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Highlighted Content Stronger Together: Collective Impact and Climate Action<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/stronger-together.html>: Climate change is the grandest challenge of our generation. This requires a level of collaboration that has not been seen before. For many years we have waited for governments and businesses to solve for climate change, but the reality of the situation is that every job is a climate job, and every institution is a climate action vehicle. Libraries are uniquely positioned to aid in this effort due to our educational mission; our vision for a stronger future for all through knowledge acquisition and respect for the wisdom of those who came before us; and the trust equity we currently maintain in our communities, on our campuses, and in our schools. 2024 National Day of Racial Healing<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/national-day-of-racial-healing…>: The National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) is an opportunity for people, organizations, and communities to call for racial healing, bring people together in their shared humanity and take action together to create a more just and equitable world. NDORH was created by W.K. Kellogg Foundation in 2017, building on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) initiative, to support a national and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. The National Day of Racial Healing is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Read on for resources and strategies that libraries can use to encourage community participation in this year's National Day of Racial Healing, on January 16, 2024. Sustainable Swag Self-Evaluation Rubric for Vendors and Library Workers<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/sustainable-swag-rubric.html>: Have you ever considered the environmental impact of swag? Whether you're attending a national conference or a local event, you're likely to see examples of pens, tote bags, and trinkets being distributed by libraries and vendors alike. While we all recognize the important role that swag can play in marketing, the American Library Association’s Sustainability Round Table, Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee would like vendors and attendees to begin thinking more critically about the types of swag that are offered, what we pick up, and what we do with those items after the event ends. 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/>. Building Authentic Relationships with Underserved Communities Tuesday, January 30, 2024 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/building-authentic-relations… You know your library could do more to connect with and respond to the systematically excluded communities you serve. But if you're starting with little or no existing connection, how do you build authentic, trust-based relationships? How do you go beyond transactional interactions and guessing at services to effective engagement and participation? This webinar will help you develop a plan for identifying, reaching, and building relationships with communities experiencing oppression. As a result of this webinar, you will be able to: * Articulate the connection between relationship-building and equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice (EDISJ) in library services * Create, maintain, and utilize a simple asset map to understand your community's ecosystem * Apply the principles of asset-based community development to your own projects Switching it Up! Creating a Video Game Collection for Your Library Thursday, February 22, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/video-game-collection.html Video games are a dynamic, modern, popular medium worthy of a place in every library, but starting a collection can feel overwhelming. You might have questions like, how much funding will it require? Are these materials more prone to theft? Is this a juvenile collection, young adult, or one for all ages? This webinar will provide you with practical solutions for all your questions. We’ll walk through the process of creating, maintaining, and promoting a new video game collection. You’ll hear lessons learned and tips for success that Billings Public Library used to create a successful collection, along with strategies from other libraries around the country. You’ll leave ready to get started creating what is sure to be one of your library’s most well-circulating collections. Co-Creating Library Services for Transformative Impact Tuesday, February 22, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/co-creating-library-services… The most relevant and dynamic ideas can grow from collaborating with impacted communities. Co-creation is one of the most effective ways for libraries to turn diversity, equity, and inclusion ideals into real-world services. In this session, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of co-design and explore how to apply them in your library for wildly creative and deeply impactful programs and services. As a result of this webinar, you’ll be able to: * Define co-design and its role in creating library services * Identify multiple ways of sharing power with community * Apply basic principles and techniques from human-centered design to facilitate co-creation * Draw on real-world examples for inspiration 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.

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Library of Things Storage
by Dan Major 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Hi All, OTPL is looking to get our library of things spruced up and we’re looking for storage solutions for items of a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Would anyone mind sharing photos of their collection and/or storage solutions/vendors? [cid:image001.png@01DA4A33.E7C49AA0] Dan Major Interim Head of Adult Services Orion Township Public Library  825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362  Phone: (248) 693-3000 x 413 orionlibrary.org 

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VOX book collections - Evaluation survey
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Good afternoon, if you received one or more VOX book collections from the Library of Michigan in 2023, we have a quick, very short evaluation survey for the books. If you could please respond in the next few days, we would appreciate it. Even if you did not get a VOX book collection, we are also looking for suggestions on topics you may be interested in for a possible 2024 book collections offer. SURVEY - https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7684569/VOX-book-collections Thanks so much for your time and suggestions! Please contact me with any questions or concerns. 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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Library Aide I Westland Public Library
by Sherri West 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

[WPL_Logo] WILLIAM P. FAUST Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway * Westland, Michigan 48185-9118 (734) 326-6123 * www.westlandlibrary.org Position Announcement LIBRARY AIDE I For Internal and External Applicants Date: January 18, 2024 Closing Date: February 2, 2024 Reports to: Head of Technical Services Position Available: Immediately SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, the Library Aide I position is responsible for checking in library materials, as well as shelving and shelf reading duties. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. Requires that a candidate be at least 14 years of age. 2. If under 18, the employee must be able to furnish a work permit. Schedule: Part time, 16-20 hours per week. Flexible schedule to include days, nights and weekends. Union Position: Westland Library Union SEIU Local 517M (non-Supervisory) Salary: Starting at $12.36 per hour Benefits: For employees working 20 or more hours per week a prorated vacation leave, persona leave and paid holidays. An employer provided contribution to retirement (401a) after meeting service requirements. Applications are available at www.westlandlibrary.org<http://www.westlandlibrary.org> Please submit a completed application, along with a cover letter and resume to: Sherri West HR Assistant 6123 Central City Parkway Westland MI 48185 Sherri.west(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Sherri.west@westlandlibrary.org> This library is an EEO Employer.

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MCLS offices closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
by Mary Ruthko 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Hello everyone, MCLS offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will be back on Tuesday, Jan. 16 to answer your questions. Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement & Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp TALK: talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org> MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:4f64ff49-2434-4d6a-a4ae-d4848e3affe5] 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> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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Printer
by Diane Moyer 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

We have a used Canon Imagerunner Advance printer that we are getting ready to sale. It comes with Ink, great printer, we bought a new one that has a fax attached to it. Must pick up at Dryden Library. $500.00 Diane Moyer Diane Moyer, Director Dryden Township Library 5480 Main St. PO Box 280 Dryden, MI 48428 810-796-3586 moyer.diane(a)Outlook.com www.drydentownshiplibrary.org<http://www.drydentownshiplibrary.org>

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ReadSquared Update Coming Soon
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

ReadSquared is provided to Michigan's public libraries in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. To learn more or sign-up for a site for your library, please see the Library of Michigan's ReadSquared information on our website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/addtl>. ReadSquared's support email info and spring training schedule are linked below. [https://stratus.campaign-image.com/images/177052000026979004_zc_v1_17047352…]<https://wtye-zgph.maillist-manage.net/click/127503db20617bd5/127503db20616a…> ReadSquared is excited to announce an updated administrative interface! To create a more user friendly ReadSquared control room, we made some enhancements to the menus and page layouts. These design changes will simplify program setup and management for you and your staff, with all the same functionality you had in our previous versions. Look for your site updates the week of February 5, 2024. We do not anticipate any extended downtime during this update, however you may experience some brief interruption. Email support if you have any questions at support(a)r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=>. Summer CSLP and iREAD themes will be available to import at that time as well. Additional items in this update include: * New Filters - When importing Programs and Missions, there is now an option to filter the lists by theme or type. * New Imports - Bingo card templates with pre-populated cells are available to import. Cards tie in with theme and reading level, and are ready to publish to your programs. Note: this new feature does clear old Bingo cards, so we encourage you to run reports on old and archived Bingos if you would like to keep the content. * New Branding - ReadSquared also has an updated look, with a newly designed logo and website in the works. Training and Support * If you have any questions about the update or setting up your site, email support <mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=Help%20Request> and get same-day assistance. * Spring training<https://wtye-zgph.maillist-manage.net/click/127503db20617bd5/127503db20616a…> will be offered online, and is free to attend at your convenience, no need to sign up. We will also post recorded sessions if you are unable to attend any of our scheduled trainings. * Look for reminder emails in the coming weeks with additional information as we get closer to launch. Thank you for choosing ReadSquared for your reading programs!

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Cleaning Staff
by Cierra Bakovka 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Hi all, We haven't been satisfied with our contracted cleaning service in some time. We are considering hiring someone as a member of staff who's job would be performing cleaning services in our building. For those doing that already, what are you paying? Pros and cons? Things you wish you would have thought of? Cierra Bakovka, MLIS She/Her Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 mailto:cierra@henikalibrary.org

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