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Free Program--join us!
by Betsy Myers 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

I know you know I LOVE authors who donate their time to libraries. We have another fantastic one coming up on October 24th. Robert Swartwood. Do you like Gregg Hurwitz's Orphan X and Mark Greaney's Gray Man? If so, you will like this author. His newest book is the beginning of a series called The Killing Room. I listened to it on audio (through Overdrive). The narrator is a two-time Audie Award-winning Edoardo Ballerini. Mr. Swartwood will be joining us via Zoom, I would love, LOVE to pack the virtual room for him. Share with your patrons, come yourself, put your feet up and find your new favorite thriller. I will be joining in--fingers crossed. I am having wrist surgery that day...one too many times of typing emails to promote fantastic, talented, library loving authors! I just.can't.help.myself. So, please join us! Register at tadl.org/swartwood :) -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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SCAO grant
by Battles, Calvin 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

Hey Michigan Library folks, Nora Ryan from Michigan Legal Help asked me to share this information with you all. In September, the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) announced the 2024 Legal Self-Help Center Grant Program. SCAO will award and disburse $500,000 in grant funding to expand legal self-help center services across the state. SCAO is now accepting applications. Grant applications are due November 12, 2023. You can learn more about the Program and how to apply at the Michigan Supreme Court and SCAO Grant Program page<https://www.courts.michigan.gov/publications/grantsrfps/>. For selected grantees, the grant period will start on January 1, 2024 and end September 30, 2024. Michigan Legal Help will provide technical assistance to grantees and is available to consult on proposals. The last grant cycle saw 15 different programs funded, many of which are still in the implementation phase. You can learn more about the 2023 grant recipients and their projects here<https://www.courts.michigan.gov/news-releases/2023/june/scao-grants-$500k-t…>. If people have any questions, or would like to consult on an application, they can reach out to Charlie Campbell, at ccampbell(a)mplp.org<mailto:ccampbell@mplp.org>. Jackson District Library received one of the SCAO grants earlier this year and the process has gone wonderfully. If you have any questions you are welcome to reach out to me. Calvin Battles My Pronouns: He/Him - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. Adult Services Coordinator Jackson District Library 244 W Michigan Ave O: 517-905-1344 battlesc(a)myjdl.com

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Closing Sunday: Executive Director search - Manistee County Library (MI)
by Beth Barker 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

Executive Director of Library Services - Manistee County Library (MI) The Manistee County Library (MI)<https://www.manisteelibrary.org/> Board of Trustees seeks a thoughtful and engaging leader as its next Executive Director of Library Services. With a $1.5 million budget, 18.5 FTE, and six locations, the library provides over 24,000 residents with essential services and resources through a variety of programming, diverse print and electronic resources, and knowledgeable staff. Library highlights include robust children's programming, a Library of Things collection, and one-on-one technology assistance. In the coming years, the library will be focusing on a renewal of its existing tax millage, an assessment of the organization's facilities, and building lasting relationships with community organizations. Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Manistee County boasts a unique blend of natural beauty and small-town charm that make it a destination for many. The area has a rich history, with Victorian-era architecture adorning the streets of downtown Manistee. The county's arts scene, featuring the historic Ramsdell Theatre, eight museums, and frequent Little River Casino concerts, offers cultural enrichment for all. The area offers hiking, fishing, and water sports across 25 miles of sandy shoreline on Lake Michigan, over 500,000 acres in the Manistee National Forest, multiple inland lakes, 270 miles of rivers, and many four-season fisheries. Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Manistee County Library Board of Trustees, the Executive Director of Library Services plans and directs the services of the library system to provide for the education, reading entertainment, and information needs of the community. The Executive Director of Library Services, as the only staff member with an MLS, is responsible for building and maintaining library collections; developing policies for Board approval to guide library operations; supervising library staff, training new staff members, assisting in negotiations with the libraries' unionized employees, preparing and administering the budget, and performing other administrative functions. Qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school and five years of progressively more responsible experience in library administration with extensive prior supervisory/administrative experience is required. The Library Board, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with long-range planning, training new library workers, involvement with a successful millage effort, and be a team leader who will serve as the face of the library. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $60,000 - $75,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Brian C. Hare<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com> (brianhare(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on Sunday, October 22, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/manistee/. Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (mobile) 330-340-7115 bethbarker(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:bethbarker@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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Taken FREE box of CD cases
by Christina Markowski 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

The box of CDs have been spoken for. We still have a box of gently used audio cases up for grabs. Tina Markowski (she/her) Dept. Head of Public Services Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (989) 356-6188 X16 *Bookworm? Please, I'm a Book Dragon. *

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FREE box of CD cases
by Christina Markowski 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

We have a box of unused cd cases for anyone who might be interested. We also have a box of gently used audio cases. Thanks! Tina Markowski (she/her) Dept. Head of Public Services Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (989) 356-6188 X16 *Bookworm? Please, I'm a Book Dragon. *

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FREE - gently used DVD cases AND Magazine holders
by Veronica Pitchford 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

Hi, We have a plethora of clear DVD cases and metal magazine holders available for free! (exact number unknown) See image attachments. I can send boxes through RIDES or you can pick them up. Thanks for looking! Sincerely, Veronica Pitchford (she/her) Assistant Director Flat River Community Library 200 W Judd St Greenville MI 48838 (616) 754-6359 ext 106

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New International Language Books Up for Grabs
by Amy Lee 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

Hello all, The Canton Public Library has some new international language books that have been removed from our collection and are available. They include the following: 8 Kannada 13 Malayalam 29 Tamil Please respond to me at leea(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:leea@cantonpl.org> if you're interested. Thanks, Amy Amy J. Lee | Librarian Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1125

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CSLP Virtual Summer Symposium - December 07, 2023
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Oct '23

16 Oct '23

CSLP's Virtual Summer Symposium Thursday, December 7, 2023 11 am to 4:30 pm EST Registration Opens on November 10, 2022 SAVE the DATE! The Collaborative Summer Library Program's Summer Symposium (FREE) is a half-day virtual offering for public library staff to connect, learn, and collaborate as we plan for summer library programming around the 2024 theme of Adventure Begins at your Library. Sessions will include: * Simplifying the Adventure of Summer Reading: Observations from a Seasoned Storyteller - Jenifer Strauss * 2024 Manual Highlights: Adventure Begins at Your Library! - Alyssa Graybeal and manual committee chairs. * Once Upon an Adventure: Practical Tips for Gathering Stories to Promote Your Library - Angela Hursh * Taking Adventure Outdoors: Programming and Partnerships facilitated by Amanda Raiche Not able to attend the virtual event live? Recordings will be available after the event. If you expect to only view the recorded sessions, you can sign-up at registration to have an email sent when the recordings are posted. [A white and red poster with text Description automatically generated]

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Do you have a great laminator?
by Kelly Rembert 15 Oct '23

15 Oct '23

Hi Everyone, Our laminator is over 30 years old and has been a workhorse but is now at the end of its life. Do you have a laminator you like that is serving you well. All suggestions are welcome as I start the look for a new one. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Youth & Teen Services
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Oct '23

13 Oct '23

Cloudy (and rainy) on Eclipse Day? The weather in Michigan is always a toss-up, so remember, if you're planning an event<https://www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activitie…> for tomorrow's (10/14/23) Annular Solar Eclipse don't cancel it! You can share a live feed from NASA TV<https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/> from their eclipse viewing locations, or via the San Francisco Exploratorium<https://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse>, and still hold your space science activities around it. CSLP's 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library! Public Library directors were send an email from me on Tuesday, 10/10/23, that included the manual code for CSLP's 2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library!"<https://www.cslpreads.org/2024-adventure-begins-at-your-library/> (Subject: "2024 CSLP Manual Code for summer library programming") If you are public library staff that needs access and has not seen their code passed along yet, or you're a director who didn't receive it, please complete this form with your official work email to be notified directly<https://forms.gle/79fQ69vMSAfLAH4RA>. I'll send them out weekly to any requests from public library staff. Reminder: the storefront<https://shop.cslpreads.org/> is also now open. Happy planning! ALSC ALSC is excited to open the Call for Proposals for the 2024 National Institute! The 2024 National Institute will convene in Denver, Colorado, from September 19-21. The 2024 National Institute theme is "Standing Up for Stories." Submit your proposals on new research, innovative ideas, and best practices regarding literacy, collection development, library advocacy in youth services, youth programming, and more! All presenters will receive a discounted registration rate. Learn more and submit your program proposal on the ALSC website: https://www.ala.org/alsc/confevents/institute/ed-programs. Program proposals are due on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 by 11:59pm CT. In the News... Implementation of Universal School Meals During COVID-19 and Beyond: School Food Authority and Parent Perspectives<https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/resource/implementation-universal-sch…> - No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices, 10/11/23 Upcoming LM Youth Services Workshops Leap into Science 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Thursday, November 2, 2023 - at the Library of Michigan<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> The Detroit Zoological Society and the Library of Michigan are excited to announce the return of Leap into Science training for public libraries. Participating public libraries will receive information and training on what you need to run the Leap "Light & Shadow," "Wind," and "Balance" based STEM programs. Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. Attending this training would make you a Partner Organization in our on-going Michigan Cohort. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is limited. Transforming Teen Services 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday, November 20, 2023 - at the Library of Michigan<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Join the growing LM cohort of Transforming Teen Services as we explore YALSA's core concepts of "Connected Learning" and "Computational Thinking," discuss how public libraries are already using it, and how to implement it in library communities. Discussion will center on the use of these practices to support equity in youth programming. Breakout sessions will further best practices regarding trending topics related to teen services. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their work with teens and discussion questions! Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is limited, lunch will be provided. These workshops are made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Have a good weekend, 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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