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Ecorse Public Library, Part Time Library Assistant
by Melissa Adkins 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Hello All, Just a reminder that Ecorse Public Library is still taking applications for a part-time Library Assistant. This position is 24 hours per week, some evenings and Saturdays required. The pay is $16 hourly. We are accepting new applicants until Friday, September 1st at 4:30pm. The full job description is attached, or you can check the TLN Jobs board for a full posting. If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to me at [ mailto:madkins@ecorse.lib.mi.us | madkins(a)ecorse.lib.mi.us ] . If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Thanks, Melissa Adkins (she/her) Library Director Ecorse Public Library 4184 W. Jefferson Ave. Ecorse, MI 48229 313-389-2030 ecorselibrary(a)gmail.com

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MLC Iconic Michigan Project - great opportunity for student engagement
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Greetings Michigan librarians! Earlier this year, PBS released a series called Iconic America<https://www.pbs.org/weta/iconic-america/>. This series takes viewers on a journey through American history and identity by looking at the sights and symbols that define ideas and places around our country. Michigan Learning Channel is excited to bring this series to communities in our state with a student media and storytelling project called Iconic Michigan. We will provide free media making kits to Michigan librarians who commit to either partnering with a local teacher or creating a program of their own to support young people investigating, researching, producing, and storytelling about icons in their own communities. Participating librarians and educators will receive a detailed project guide to help with facilitating the local research and media production elements; students will also have access to a downloadable journal to help them navigate the planning and production process. Sites will also receive media kits which include tripods, light kits, gimbals, and other tools designed to support mobile (cell phone) video production. After the project conclusion, librarians will keep their media kits for ongoing programming and/or to be added into circulation! We have partnered with the Library of Michigan and PBS Books to ensure that public libraries have full access to resources and support to offer this project to their communities! The project is open to all, but the media kits are limited to we are asking that any interested librarians submit this application to indicate interest by August 31, 2023<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSescVFIRoleSLOshdeUKB6WBUjUQkeR7kZ…>. Please note that you do not have to have a confirmed design for your project or a confirmed partnership. We fully expect that you will want to confirm participation before making formal plans - this is just to ensure you are committed to the project and that you have the capacity for a partnership during the upcoming school year. If you have any questions about the project or the application, please reach out to the Michigan Learning Channel Program Director Matt Hamilton at mhamilton(a)dptv.org<mailto:mhamilton@dptv.org>. Thank you! Matt Hamilton (he/they) learn about pronouns here!<https://pronouns.org/> Program Director, Michigan Learning Channel [Learn more about the new Michigan Learning Channel]<https://www.michiganlearning.org/?emailsig> Partnering with teachers and families. On TV. Online. Statewide. Visit MichiganLearning.org and Watch Live<https://www.michiganlearning.org/?emailsig> 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/>

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ESL/ELL/ESOL Programming
by Shannon O'Leary 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Hi Everyone! I am inquiring about what kind of ESL/ESOL/ELL or English Language Support Programs you offer your community! We do quite a bit here at Novi but I'm looking for new ideas that could help bring a breath of fresh air to our old programs! Also we have gotten lots of questions about ESL/ELL/ESOL programs for kids and I am drawing a blank. So to summarize: What kind of ESL/ESOL/ELL or English Language Support Programs do you offer your community? Do you do anything for children or mostly adults? Any information you give would be highly appreciated! Thank you so much! Shannon O'Leary *Shannon O'Leary *| International Librarian (she/her/hers) Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Office: * 248-349-0720 Ext: 7287 www.novilibrary.org Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> *Inform. Inspire. Include.* <https://mysignature.io/editor?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=signature&utm…>

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Info on Talewise?
by Jean Fellows 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Hello All: We're considering booking a performer from and organization called Talewise. Has anyone worked with them? Good new/bad news? -- Jean Fellows (she/hers) Programming Coordinator Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-627-7014 *The Grand Ledge Area District Library is situated on ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples-- land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. For more information, see the article from Central Michigan University Library:https://blogs.cmich.edu/library/2019/11/26/the-1819-treaty-of-sagin…. <https://blogs.cmich.edu/library/2019/11/26/the-1819-treaty-of-saginaw/#:~:t….>*

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MAP Adds TWO New Detroit Based Destination Partners
by Jim Flury 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Good Morning, Those of us who have worked (and played) with the Michigan Activity Pass program for a decade or (approaching) two will recall that these two venues [ https://detroithistorical.org/detroit-historical-museum/plan-your-visit/gen… | https://detroithistorical.org/detroit-historical-museum/plan-your-visit/gen… ] and [ https://detroithistorical.org/dossin-great-lakes-museum/plan-your-visit/gen… | https://detroithistorical.org/dossin-great-lakes-museum/plan-your-visit/gen… ] were "founding members" of MAP when the program launched in 2007. Back then the two venues constituted about 10% of the total number of MAP destination partners. They were popular with MAP patrons but both found it necessary to leave the program following a successful run of a number of years. This morning I am pleased to welcome (back) both Detroit Historical Museum AND Dossin Great Lakes Museum to the Michigan Activity Pass program! Please share this great MAP news with your patrons via your social media. The "terms of the pass" for both are as follows: "MAP pass holders receive one free admission. Please mention MAP at the museum front desk." Thank you to Detroit Historical Society [ https://detroithistorical.org/ | https://detroithistorical.org/ ] for its support of the Michigan Activity Pass program! Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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Next MCLS Virtual Dialogue is September 14!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

The next MCLS Virtual Dialogue is Thursday, September 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central)! Join us as we continue discussing components of a growth mindset with fellow library workers. Library workers from all experience levels and library types are welcome! This month, we will talk about how to determine and frame success, and how to celebrate once we've achieved that success. MCLS Virtual Dialogues aren't your traditional webinar or online workshop experience. Instead, the MCLS team facilitates an engaging and supportive space where library workers discuss the topic through guided questions that encourage participants to build on their strengths and find new ways of thinking about issues. We believe the answers are in the room, and we find that participants walk away feeling connected, inspired, and rejuvenated. Register for free today at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues-2023 to receive a Zoom link. We hope to see you September 14! 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@01D9D9CD.498F9550] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Zoom Program: Preparing Your Garden for Winter (Detroit Public Library)
by Megan Summers 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Please share with your patrons! Event Title: Preparing Your Garden for Winter Date/Time: Wednesday, August 30, at 6:00pm Description: The dog days of summer may be upon us, but it’s already time to start thinking about preparing your garden for winter. Are some of your plants disappointing? Is one plant too happy (and eating its neighbors)? Are you interested in saving seeds for next year? Lindsey Kerr, Consumer Horticulture Educator from MSU Extension, will answer all your questions in this interactive Zoom presentation coordinated by the Detroit Public Library. Please register on Eventbrite to receive Zoom access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preparing-your-garden-for-winter-on-zoom-ticke… Best, Megan Summers (she/her) Librarian II Jefferson Branch Detroit Public Library 12350 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234 (313) 481-1760 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Orion Township Public Library is looking for a new full time Maintenance Assistant
by Joyce Becker 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

The Orion Township Public Library is accepting applications for a full time maintenance assistant position. Please see attached posting for full job description and qualifications. Joyce [cid:image001.png@01D9B4BB.7260F0A0] Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlilbrary.org

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Help for First-Time Unemployment Insurance Users
by Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is offering is offering coaching sessions for individuals filing for unemployment benefits for the first time. The full press release can be found here. Feel free to share this with those seeking assistance. LEO - UIA offers new coaching sessions for first-time filers seeking jobless benefits (michigan.gov)<https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2023/08/21/uia-offers-new-coaching-sessio…> Heather Wood-Gramza Michigan eLibrary Coordinator she l her l hers [cid:image001.png@01D9D9A1.E318DDC0] Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo Street PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Office: 517.335.1497 The Michigan School Meals program allows for all public school students, grades Pre-K to 12, to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Learn more<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/michigan-school-meals>. [cid:image002.jpg@01D9D9A1.E318DDC0]

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Project Literacy - Pathways to Success Grant Program (FUNDING AVAILABLE)
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

For those interested in a workforce literacy project for skilled immigrants to improve employment opportunities, please take a look at the program below. The cohort is being done through the Connecticut State Library and the Howard County Library System in MD, but it open to libraries around the country. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> Sharing a wonderful opportunity offered by our partners at the Howard County Library System, MD. This project is open to any library serving a diverse community. Would your library like to join Howard County Library System's Pathways to Success: Professional Development for Skilled New Americans library cohort? Pathways to Success mitigates unemployment and underemployment by expanding services customized for skilled immigrants. The secondary goal of the program is to train other libraries to adapt this model (or parts thereof) to start their own program serving New Americans in their communities. If your library is in a diverse community, Pathways to Success is an opportunity for you to improve services for that community. Howard County is an extremely diverse county. Over 20% of Howard County residents were born outside of the country (Institute for Immigration Research, 2022). Unfortunately, 40% of immigrants (vs. 29% of U.S.-born workers) still hold jobs that require mechanical skills and are not necessarily high-wage jobs (Bennett, 2020). Immigrants are still not attaining well-paying jobs at comparable rates to the native born, and limited English proficiency is correlated with lower wages (Bernstein & Vilter, 2018). The four basic service levels of the Pathways to Success model are as follows: English classes, comprehensive English classes, job search & networking classes, and workforce preparation. Participants also meet 1:1 with instructors to focus on projects, resumes, interviews, job searches, and anything that is difficult to pursue in class. Desirable outcomes for participants include finding a well-paying job in their field of training or expertise, finding a job that is better than their current job, preparing to find a job, or preparing to return to postsecondary education or training. * Cohort libraries receive a $2,000 stipend. * Cohort libraries must: * Commit to the project for one year. * Have support to apply knowledge gained from the project in their own library. Cohort libraries are expected to: * Complete the training from October 2023 through May 2024. Each member should plan on devoting about three hours a month to the project Training includes: * Taking part in one 6-hour training to learn about the four service models * Attending a minimum of three advisory board meetings and participating in three intake interviews of skilled immigrants * Observing a minimum of three one-hour language and/or workforce preparation classes * Meeting with the Project Team bimonthly to draft and refine plans for local implementation of service models * Completing an evaluation questionnaire of the training at the conclusion of the project, and a follow-up survey 12 weeks after the training Key Dates: * September 22 - deadline to apply * Week of September 25 - HCLS interviews library applicants * October 8 - libraries will be notified of acceptance If you think your library would like to join our cohort, please complete the application below by September 22: https://forms.office.com/r/QgzfVs9Jsa Please let me know if you have any questions, Kindest regards Dawn [Macintosh HD:Users:jeff:Desktop:CT_State_Library_Email_Logo.jpg] Dawn La Valle |Director, Division of Library Development | Dawn.lavalle(a)ct.gov<mailto:Dawn.lavalle@ct.gov> | Hartford Office: (860) 757-6665| http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/home | 231 Capitol Ave. Hartford CT 06106 | Fax: (860) 757-6503 [icon-facebook2]<http://facebook.com/csldld>[icon-twitter2]<https://twitter.com/csldld>

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