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Beginning Workshop- LAST DAY TO COMPLETE THE OLD VERSION
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 13 Oct '23

13 Oct '23

[cid:image001.jpg@01D9FDCB.5ECF90B0]<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/58927> Introducing our new Beginning Workshop! What is Beginning Workshop?<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/58927> This content is designed to support library staff without a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science by providing exposure to a variety of topics and offer practical skills for working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to take part in the course. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 library staff certification<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/cert> from the Library of Michigan, completion of the Beginning Workshop course is obligatory. What is new? New training animations, updated content, all in one tutorial! What does this mean for the old Beginning Workshop? Will my progress/completion be deleted? No progress/completion on the old version will be deleted. However, the old Beginning Workshop will no longer be available starting Oct 13th. Please wrap up any work on the older version today! If you are unable to finish the old workshop by that time, please email us at lm-libtraining(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lm-libtraining@michigan.gov>. [imls logo][Library of Michigan Logo] This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 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:image004.jpg@01D9FDCB.5ECF90B0][cid:image005.png@01D9FDCB.5ECF90B0]

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Save the Date and Call for Proposals
by SEMLOL Executive Board 13 Oct '23

13 Oct '23

The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries <http://www.semlol.org/index.php>, SEMLOL, is seeking presentations and speakers for the Fall membership meeting around the topic of right-sizing your physical collections.The Fall 2023 SEMLOL meeting will take place Friday, December 1st, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. on Zoom. At this meeting, we would like to discuss balancing electronic and physical materials in our library collections. What factors go into your decisions when buying new materials? What goes into your weeding decisions? How do Diversity, Equity & Inclusion considerations impact your decisions to buy digital vs. print? How do the prices of electronic materials impact what you are able to buy, rent, or subscribe to? What access concerns factor into your acquisitions? What have been your pain points and successes in these endeavors? This could be an entry point for talks on: stakeholder education, Open Education Resources, challenged book policies, technological solutions, policy creation, and copyright, among others. We are looking for a 30-45 minute overview presentation to outline these considerations as well as a few 10-20 minute topical talks delving into how specific aspects of this topic have affected your work. Live or pre-recorded content is acceptable, however we would like someone who knows the presentation to attend the meeting for Q&A. Proposal Submission Deadline is noon on Oct 27, 2023. Submit a proposal by sending the title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words using this Google Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuknJF8IwkPhV7SOgLZS2_Fo99g2d2QHG…> by noon on October 27, 2023. Accepted proposals will be notified shortly after. People working in related fields such as Education, IT, Publishing, Law, or Marketing as well as Public and Special Librarians and LIS students are encouraged to submit proposals based on their experiences, jobs, or internships. We look forward to your submissions! SEMLOL Executive Board Amy Seipke - Chair, Executive Board P.S. SEMLOL is still looking for another Executive Board member. If you or anyone you know are a librarian working for an academic institution in Southeastern Michigan and are looking for an opportunity to get involved in the field or take on a leadership role, please consider joining us. The time commitment is small but the help you can provide is big! Contact our current Board at semlol.board(a)gmail.com with a short, informal synopsis of your experience in the field, if you are interested. :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free.www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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MLA Conference Silent Auction Fundraiser
by Lisa Waskin 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Sending out a last call reminder that we are still accepting items for the Silent Auction at this year's MLA Conference in Kalamazoo. All funds raised through the Silent Auction go to support the MLA Equity Fund and the MLA Professional Development Scholarship Fund. You may contact Cindi Place at bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com<mailto:bellairelibrary@torchlake.com> or Lisa Waskin at lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org> with any questions about the items and where to bring them. Thank you and see you in Kalamazoo! Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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CSLP Storefront is now open & Call for Volunteers
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

The Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library" store is NOW OPEN<https://shop.cslpreads.org/>! Reminder, CSLP is a non-profit and any proceeds from these materials to support your summer programming are put right back into the good works of the organization, whose mission is to empower libraries to foster community through inclusive literacy-based programming. Membership is provided to all public libraries across Michigan through the Library of Michigan, thanks in part to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please adhere to the Rules of Use<https://www.cslpreads.org/rules-of-use/> when using CSLP products, manual, and artwork. The 2024 program manual code will be released very soon, look for an email sent directly to library directors from me with manual codes in early October, or complete this form with your official work email to be notified directly<https://forms.gle/79fQ69vMSAfLAH4RA>. Meanwhile, enjoy this sneak peek<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QMtDHHOrz1yWqJGy4mFxuyPt8DSOIWQ6/view> at the 2024 artwork! (Not for sharing with your public yet!) Thank you to all who volunteer for CSLP committees<https://www.cslpreads.org/join-a-cslp-committee/>, the call for 2024 volunteers is open through Wednesday, October 3rd. [cid:image001.png@01D9F517.2DC4DEB0] Cathy Lancaster CSLP<https://www.cslpreads.org/> President 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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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars - October 11, 2023 Highlighted Content New Courses for Library, Archive, and Museum Staff<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/courses-for-library-archive-mu…>: Library, archive, and museum staff face similar challenges when it comes to responding to a crisis, de-escalating conflict, and addressing burnout. Four new on-demand courses provide staff in cultural heritage institutions with information and tools to learn about how to prepare for and handle these situations: * Introduction to Crisis Communications for Libraries, Archives, and Museums * Crisis Communications Planning for Libraries, Archives, and Museums * From Burnout to Balance * De-escalation Strategies for Libraries, Archives, and Museum Staff Mental Health Resources for Libraries<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/mental-health-resources-librar…>: Many people turn to libraries in times of crisis, and mental health concerns are no exception. And while libraries are trusted havens for community members seeking resources, library staff aren’t immune to the challenges faced by community members. In recognition of #MentalHealthMonth, we've collected resources, both in support of library staff mental health, and for you to help inform and support the work you're already doing to serve your community. Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 3 October 2023<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-acce…>: This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. 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 Community Relationships for Better Library Services Tuesday, October 24, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/building-community-relations… Many libraries are increasingly focused on planning library services collaboratively with their communities. Connected Learning, Participatory Design, and Community Led-Libraries are becoming standard practice, but to successfully embark on that work, the first (and ongoing!) thing library staff need to do is build robust and meaningful connections within their communities. In this session, we will explore strategies for finding community partners and building relationships with them with the goal of truly working in collaboration with people they serve. We will discuss strategies for small rural libraries up through large urban systems. You will hear from library staff who have successfully started doing this work in their own communities with partners who serve all ages. You will also learn about the importance of this work and why it needs to be supported by administrators and supervisors. Let’s Talk Race: Community Healing through Conversation Tuesday, November 14, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/lets-talk-race.html Library communities around the country are seeing rising levels of division, distrust, and segregation. Recognizing the need for community healing, library staff at the Richland Library in South Carolina formed the Let’s Talk Race team to explore strategies for deepening community connections and engagement. Since 2016, the Let’s Talk Race team has facilitated more than 250 in-person or online discussions, community forums, and events, reaching more than 4,000 participants, and creating opportunities for civic engagement, community connections, and courageous conversations. Earlier this year, the Richland Library launched the open-source Let’s Talk Race Curriculum<https://www.richlandlibrary.com/lets-talk-race-curriculum>, providing a set of easy-to-follow resources for other libraries, museums, and related organizations to implement with their local communities. The curriculum includes facilitation best practices, conversation guides, videos, and more. The curriculum provides a learning pathway to help get started, build facilitation skills, and create conversation guides to hold your own circles of dialog. Living Our Values Out Loud: Programs that Walk the Talk Tuesday, November 28, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/living-our-values-out-loud.h… >From zero-waste events to upcycling to refreshments, how we choose to carry out our work in libraries says a lot about our values. We can’t just pay lip service to sustainability-we need to practice what we’re talking about! This webinar will be an inspiring discussion with a panel of practitioners who have found ways to design, implement, and evaluate library programs using frameworks that better represent their libraries' values, such as the triple bottom line definition of sustainability and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. 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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Registration open for Panel Discussion: Future applications of AI in creating and managing library metadata
by Mary Ruthko 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Panel Discussion: Future applications of AI in creating and managing library metadata (virtual) October 24, 2023 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern (noon-1:30 Central) Register now at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoce2vqj8pG9eAsxW7zOfucfRgv8zfxU… Join MCLS’s Linked Data Users Group for our virtual fall All-Users Meeting. A panel will discuss potential benefits and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence and machine learning in the library data ecosystem. With experimentation and use of these new technologies reaching the library world, we’ll explore the implications of their use on cataloging and metadata, and how linked data will connect. Panelists include: Philip E. Schreur, Deputy University Librarian, Stanford University Libraries. Caroline Saccucci, Chief of the U.S. Programs, Law, and Literature Division at the Library of Congress. Bring your questions; a Q&A will follow. Learn more about LDUG at https://www.mcls.org/engagement/linked-data-users-group/ 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:6c3bb171-9651-45f4-a566-a6deb5e1d8e3] 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> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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Community Art Project Open House
by bvdlibrary＠acegroup.cc 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Hello, We are inviting everyone to come and celebrate the completion of BVDL's Community Art Project "Fall In"! Local artist Marie Wohadlo has designed our "Fodomosaic" "Fall In", a color-by-number mural project that our community has helped us complete. YOU are invited to celebrate with us! We will also have another project that you can work on and help create! Light refreshments will be served. Also, if anyone is interested in creating a community art project for your library, we encourage you to contact Marie Wohadlo at Marie(a)BIT-by-BIT.me <mailto:Marie@BIT-by-BIT.me> October 28, 2023, 12:00PM to 2:00PM Thank you for sharing! Michelle Guerra Betsie Valley District Library 231-378-2716

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Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners Meeting -- October 26
by Whitledge, Bryan R 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

The Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners (MMDP) will convene for our first in-person meeting since 2019. Join us Thursday, October 26 at the Library of Michigan in Lansing for a full day of presentations, idea sharing, and networking. As always, registration is free for all attendees, and it includes lunch. REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/MMDPFall2023 As with all of our meetings, we will bring together a wide range of professionals and students engaged in creating and curating digital collections in Michigan and the surrounding region, including librarians, archivists, museum curators, historians, students, educators, and more. The goal of this meeting will be to provide an opportunity for information professionals and others who work with digital cultural heritage to come together and make connections. The program features helpful tips for working with born digital and digitized records, information about digital training programs in Michigan, and updates about digital projects--large and small--across the state, from the UP to the Metro region and everywhere in between. View the program: https://tinyurl.com/MMDP2023Program Register today: https://tinyurl.com/MMDPFall2023 Bryan Whitledge, on behalf of the MMDP Planning Team

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Job Opportunity - Project Coordinator at AADL
by Heidi Pratt 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Hello, The Ann Arbor District Library is currently hiring for a full-time Project Coordinator. Please see below for how to apply and for further details. If you are interested in applying, please visit: [ https://aadl.org/aboutus/employment | https://aadl.org/aboutus/employment ] Heidi Pratt Human Resources Associate Ann Arbor District Library [ mailto:hr@aadl.org | hr(a)aadl.org ] Job Title: Project Coordinator Department: Communications & Marketing Supervisor: Communications & Marketing Manager Hiring Range: $46,743 - $54,127 Union Position: Yes Benefits: Yes Hours: Full Time Opening: October 10, 2023 Closing: October 24, 2023 at 9pm Position Summary Under the direction of the Communications and Marketing Manager, the Project Coordinator helps identify tasks, scope, and deliverables for major events, projects, and communications and marketing initiatives to ensure that work is identified and carried out on time and on budget. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: * Produce detailed project plans for incoming projects, working with project and event leads to identify project tasks, scope, and deliverables. Ensure that appropriate collaboration points are built into project plans. * Work with AADL staff to coordinate assigned projects in all phases of the delivery process; including kickoff, scoping, and delivery. * Set the expectations for the project teams at large, communicating clear benchmarks, clarifying deliverables, and prioritizing tasks. * Develop detailed project plans based on schedule, scope, and timeline constraints. * Monitor project timelines, communication milestones, and deadlines. * Report project status to managers and applicable teams. * Prepare accurate, thoughtful status reports and track action items, uncertainties, and issues. * Ensure that data is captured accurately and monitored regularly in financial and resource management tools. * Ensure that all deliverables are reviewed for quality internally prior to production. * Escalate project issues and risks to supervisors and managers. * Schedule meetings in a timely manner. When attending meetings, take comprehensive and accurate notes and distribute to team. * Seek information needed to troubleshoot issues, escalate uncertainties to managers, and support team to implement agreed-upon solutions. * Support the delivery of high-quality work on time and on budget. * Collaborate with team members to craft and redefine processes to create new efficiencies and/or a better end product. * Support AADL partnerships by providing regular updates on projects and facilitating conversations vital to project success. * Work with vendors and manage requisitions in AADL’s finance tool. * Work on other projects and assignments as assigned. Minimum Qualifications include: * Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Work experience in a role where project coordinating was a major part of the position. * Strong project management skills including the ability to organize work, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail. Must be flexible and willing to work in situations with multiple deadlines. * Knowledge and experience using work management software like Airtable, Notion, Monday.com, and similar products. * Skilled in utilizing a variety of office software applications (including database and Microsoft Office applications). * Strong public service commitment and positive attitude. * Ability to collaborate with Library staff throughout the organization. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team with accuracy and attention to detail. * Ability to communicate effectively in a friendly and courteous manner. * Strong listening skills and an ability to communicate design ideas to others. * Ability to work with vendors to procure pricing, materials, process, and delivery of various goods. Preferred Qualifications include: * GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) or nonprofit event production experience. * Two years of work experience in a role where project coordinating was a major part of the position. * A deep understanding and working knowledge of Airtable. The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. The Ann Arbor District Library is an EEO Employer. The Ann Arbor District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

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Full-time Maintenance Assistant Needed
by Joyce Becker 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Hello, The Orion Township Public Library is currently hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant. Please see attached posting for further details and how to apply. Joyce [cid:image001.png@01D9A04E.876840B0] 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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