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Save The Date - UPRLC Conference 2024
by Lisa Waskin 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

We are happy to announce that the dates and location for the 2024 UPRLC Conference have been set. This year we will be visiting the southern shores of the Upper Peninsula in beautiful Escanaba! The conference will be held at Bay Community College on Wednesday, September 25th-Thursday, September 26th. This year's theme is - Bold Library Futures. Be on the lookout for the Call for Proposals to be coming out in the beginning of February. We are also looking for any interested vendors and/or sponsors for this year's conference. So please mark your calendars now, and keep an eye out for more information in the coming months. If you have questions, please contact me at lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org> or SLC Director, Dillon Geshel at dgeshel(a)superiorlandlibrary.org<mailto:dgeshel@superiorlandlibrary.org> Thank you, Lisa Waskin, Conference Chair 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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Fw: NEWS RELEASE: Unemployment benefits tax forms now available online
by Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

Hi Everyone, I'm just passing this along as I know a lot of people come into the public library asking how to access things related to tax returns. This particular resource is an electronic portal for anyone who collected unemployment benefits from the State of Michigan and needs their year-end tax statement. For those who have follow-up questions, contact information is provided in the press release below. I'm only the messenger : - ). Thanks. ________________________________ From: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity <LEO(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:29 AM To: Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) <WoodGramzaH(a)michigan.gov> Subject: NEWS RELEASE: Unemployment benefits tax forms now available online Requested paper copies to be mailed by end of January; statement used to complete state, federal tax returns [LEO Banner] --- PRESS RELEASE --- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 10, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Nick Assendelft<mailto:AssendelftN@Michigan.gov> 517-388-3135 Unemployment benefits tax forms now available online Claimants who requested paper statements from UIA should receive them in the mail by end of January. It’s time to start thinking about filling out tax returns. If you collected unemployment benefits in 2023, your year-end tax statement is now available online. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has posted to every claimant’s Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) account their individual 1099-G, or "Certain Government Payments," tax statement. If you requested a paper statement, it should arrive in the mail by the end of January. The UIA is generating more than 224,000 total tax forms, which you’ll need as you fill out your state and federal tax returns. It’s easy to view your tax statement online. Follow these steps: 1. Log into MiWAM. 2. Click on the "I Want To" heading. 3. Click on the "1099-G" link. 4. Click on the 1099-G letter for the 2023 tax year and save a copy for your records. For more information on how to download the form, visit UIA's Your 1099-G Tax Form webpage<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy…>. The form shows the total amount of benefits that were paid to you and how much was withheld for state and federal taxes. However, you may have received a lesser amount than is shown due to automatic deductions, such as to repay a benefits overpayment or to fulfill court-ordered payments. If you believe your form is incorrect, request a revised statement by downloading and submitting a Request to Correct Form 1099-G<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy…>. If you received a tax form but did not apply for unemployment benefits in 2023, you could be a victim of identity theft. If you believe that to be the case, fill out and submit a Statement of Identity Theft<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVy…>. New customer-focused resources Timely access to the tax forms is one way the UIA is providing exemplary customer service under Director Julia Dale, whose goal is to transform the agency into a national model of fast, fair, and fraud-free service. UIA has partnered with the Detroit nonprofit design studio Civilla to launch the Claimant Roadmap<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVy…>, a resource that easily explains in six steps how to apply for and understand unemployment benefits. Also new are First-time Filer Coaching Sessions<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVy…>, where applicants can talk with a UIA employee to get any filing questions answered. Correspondence to employers and claimants are being redesigned using a human-centered approach to make letters easier to understand. UIA is in the design phase of its new computer system<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVy…>, which will replace the decade-old MiWAM system used by claimants to file for benefits and employers to pay unemployment taxes. MiWAM uses 2010 technology to address very different needs of 2020 and beyond. The new system, expected to be fully functional in 2025, will incorporate an updated design with robust anti-fraud measures for efficient claims filing and tax processing. The agency’s Advocacy Program<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVy…> has also been strengthened with the addition of new advocates, who are having their pay boosted by 30 percent. The Advocacy Program provides free legal advice to workers and employers who appeal UIA determinations. Agency’s sweeping reforms UIA’s aggressive anti-fraud efforts will be bolstered with the award of a $2,609,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVy…> (USDOL) to hire 30 new limited term employees to pursue bad actors and recover federal and state money stolen from taxpayers. The unemployment insurance examiners and regulation agents will work in UIA’s Fraud and Investigations Division through June 2024. Director Dale recently appointed a Legal Advisor to lead the agency's Legal and Compliance Bureau<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVy…>, which leverages collaborative anti-fraud practices to pursue bad actors. To date, 162 people have been charged, 91 convicted, and 69 sentenced<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVy…>. Working with the state Department of Attorney General, federal prosecutors, and local law enforcement, the UIA puts fraudsters on notice: If you steal money meant for Michigan workers and paid by Michigan businesses, you will be found and prosecuted. Other transformative actions: * Launching the UIA Modernization Workgroup<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVy…>, with representatives from labor, the business community and jobless advocates, to advise the agency on significant improvements in how it can better serve Michigan workers and employers. * Scoring 100 percent for the third year in a row from the USDOL, meeting the reasonable assurance of quality benchmark for employer audits in 2022, 2021, and 2020. * Securing a more than $2.3 million equitable access and communications grant from the USDOL Tiger Teams initiative to redesign and simplify how UIA engages with employers and develop a help center for accessing agency services. * Reassigning staff and resources to address the largest categories of claims that are contributing to the agency’s case backlogs. * Revamping the agency’s public website at Michigan.gov/UIA<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVy…> to be more user-friendly and responsive for those accessing services using cell phones or tablets. * Rebuilding the UI Trust Fund to more than $2.3 billion (and growing), from which weekly benefits are paid to workers. * Approving more than 76,000 overpayment waivers (with more to come) of state and federal benefits paid during the global pandemic, waiving more than $555 million. * Halting overpayment collections on claims filed since March 1, 2020, while the agency addresses pending protests and appeals. More than $13 million has been refunded to workers since May 2022. Need help with a claim or have questions? Speak with an agent Call Customer Service Chat with Ava Schedule an in-person, phone or virtual meeting at Michigan.gov/UIA<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVy…> 1-866-500-0017 During regular business hours Our chat bot can answer many questions at Michigan.gov/UIA<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVy…> [UIA Claimant Roadmap] UIA Claimant Roadmap<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVy…> First-time Filers Coaching Sessions<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVy…> ### [LEO Mission and Vision. Visit Michigan.gov/LEO to learn more.]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVy…> ________________________________ Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVy…>. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVy…>. This service is provided to you at no charge by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVy…>. ________________________________ This email was sent to woodgramzah(a)michigan.gov using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity ·105 West Allegan · Lansing, Michigan 48933 [GovDelivery logo] <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVy…>

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Registration Open for Digitization & Digital Collections Training Opportunities
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

Registration is open for several digitization and digital collections related training opportunities. Check out information and registration links below! Managing Large-Scale Digitization Projects (DPOE-N) When: Wednesday, January 24th & Friday, January 26th, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET What: This workshop will provide an overview of planning and managing large-scale digitization projects through their entire lifecycle, including selection and preparation of materials, metadata creation, digitization, quality control, digital asset management and preservation, providing access, promotion, and assessment. The workshop will focus on archival collections of text and images but the strategies shared could also be applied to audiovisual materials or other formats. Register*: https://airtable.com/appjiUFI2BklUQ3xu/shrtiJY1JxQBrHXqn?prefill_Applicatio… *Register by Friday, January 12, 2024 How to Pick Your Particulars: Descriptive Metadata for Digital Collections When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET What: Increase discoverability of and access to your unique digital collections by learning the basics of descriptive metadata. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Let the Sunshine: Digitizing Public Records When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET What: Board Minutes, Financial Statements, and Agendas are just some examples of the many public records that libraries maintain. But it can be difficult to find and share information in analog form. Digitizing public records is a great way to improve access to public records, both for library staff and the public, but there are many factors to consider before digitizing your public records. This session will provide an overview of public records and their requirements for access, how to plan and execute a digitization project, and legal and privacy considerations for providing access to digitized content. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) How to Pick Your Policy: Creating a Digital Preservation Policy When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET What: Ensure long-term access to your digital collections by learning how to craft, implement, and maintain a digital preservation policy. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… How to Pick Your (Web) Presence: Creating & Sharing Digital Collections When: Tuesday, June 27, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET What: Discover why and how to create digital collections and share them with users online. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… How to Pick Your Program: Hosting a Community Scanning Day When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET What: Find ways to build your digital collections and broaden user access to local history by hosting a community scanning day. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. agenda<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JvXF2XK-fk9OZ4n6co1Az4qUde2QEquj/view?usp=…> 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 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:f06e75a5-4ae9-45cb-9689-29512ec6cc3f]

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Registration now open for Michigan Library Advocacy Day!
by Rachel Ash 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

Registration is open for Michigan Library Advocacy Day! View complete details and register at milibraries.org/advocacy-day<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Cu0PsQGyg9PhQA3_QkY7oJXRaEkpeqd3700Ld570OWg…>. This event will sell out. Register now to secure your spot! On Tuesday, April 16, the Michigan library community will gather at the Capitol in Lansing to meet with legislators and advocate for all Michigan Libraries! Library supporters from all over Michigan will be meeting with their legislators to build relationships while they advocate for library funding and support, and educate lawmakers about library issues. Registration is only $25 and includes an Advocacy Day t-shirt, a boxed lunch, and a custom agenda. MLA will schedule a meeting between you and your legislator(s) or legislative staff. You do not need to be a member of MLA to register to attend Advocacy Day, but you do need to be prepared to meet one-on-one or in a small group with your legislator or their staff. This is the most important part of Advocacy Day. But you don't need prior experience to participate! Training for all advocates will be held via Zoom on Monday, April 1 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. When you register for Advocacy Day, you will automatically be registered for the virtual advocacy training session. We know that Strong Libraries = A Stronger Michigan. Mark your calendars now, register today, and join us at the Capitol in Lansing to meet with your legislators on a day dedicated to advocating for libraries and celebrating the right to read! We can't wait to welcome you to the capital city! Registration is first come-first served and is limited to 150 attendees. View complete details and register at milibraries.org/advocacy-day<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Cu0PsQGyg9PhQA3_QkY7oJXRaEkpeqd3700Ld570OWg…>. Questions? Click here to review answers to FAQs.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Cu0PsQGyg9PhQA3_QkY7oJXRaEkpeqd3700Ld570OWg…> Contact us at mla(a)milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> if you have additional questions. [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association PO Box 27337 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: (517) 881-6652 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Composting at the Library
by Anna Merritt 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

Looking for advice from libraries that offer Food Waste Collection/Compost drop-off. Does your library have a community compost or do you work with an entity in your area to drop-off/pick up the compost donations? Our community is small, but, as far as I know, no entities in the area have community composting. Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Fading Labels
by Jessica Himstedt 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

Greetings! I am currently using a Dymo Labelwriter 450 for call number labels. They come in a roll. They have been fading terribly fast and I'm wondering if anyone else is having the same issue, and if so, how are you dealing with it? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! *Jessica Himstedt, MLIS* *Librarian - Acquisitions/Cataloging* *Secretary - MCC DEI Council - Executive Council * *Secretary - MCC DEI Council - Workforce Partnerships Council* *Mott Community College Library* *1401 E. Court Street* *Flint, MI 48503* *810.762.5649* *jessica.himst <jessica.himstedt(a)mcc.edu>**edt(a)mcc.edu <jessica.himstedt(a)mcc.edu>* *she/her/herself* *"There is nothing wrong with a parent deciding a certain book is not right for his/her child. There is a colossal problem with a parent deciding that, therefore, no child should be allowed to read that book." - Jodi Picoult* *The mission of Mott Community College is to provide high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services that cultivate student success and individual development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.*

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Summer Programming Slogan for 2027 and 2028 Themes survey open!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

Have you ever thought about where summer library themes and slogans come from? Who thinks them up? How we select each year's slogan? Well, the answer is YOU! Each year the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) seeks feedback from Michigan library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions. Libraries from across the nation also contribute, and together, we come to consensus. Now is your time to be heard! Please complete this brief survey<https://forms.gle/ertcz2EMkqtvcVC49> to suggest a slogan for the 2027 theme of Mystery/Detective/Suspense and afresh, new theme for 2028. Some tips for developing themes and slogans: * Adaptable for all ages * Translatable into Spanish * Avoid puns and wordplay * Catchy, memorable, concise * Inclusive, accessible, applicable across settings For a list of previous themes and slogans go to: https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/. Please share your suggestions<https://forms.gle/ertcz2EMkqtvcVC49> by Friday, February 16th, 2024. 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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Job Posting - Detroit Public Library - Assistant Manager
by Tiffani Simon 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

Greetings All: Please review the attached. Regards, Tiffani M. Simon, MLIS, MBA Assistant Director, Human Resources Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313.481.1330 (m) 313.269.4044 (f) 313.481.1482 tsimon(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org "The Detroit Public Library enlightens and empowers people by providing Diverse and Dynamic Pathways to Literacy and Learning."

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Crafting/Gardening Books Needed
by Anna Merritt 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

Hello All, I am in need of 20 or so large, glossy paged craft/gardening books for an upcoming craft program. If anyone has any in their book sale/withdrawal piles and would be willing to send them through RIDES, it would be most appreciated. Attn: Anna ZV283 Thanks so much!!! Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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2024 Labor Law Poster ordering is open
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

Hello Michigan Library Friends, The ordering period for the* 2024 Labor Law Poster* set is open now. You can ONLY reserve your set by filling out the form found at this link: https://forms.gle/5S2dXF5jMGSUje5W8 Labor Law Posters are required for all work locations and need to be current. Woodlands Library Cooperative purchases our sets through the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, which keeps funds in Michigan, and best of all, you can tell those aggressive and sometimes shady vendors who hound you and your staff that you're taken care of for the year. *Pricing*: $30 per set and there's only one option - a one sheet laminated poster this year. We will ship to your library in a poster tube, along with a copy of your invoice. WLC's pricing includes any and all updates from the Michigan Chamber throughout the year. *Deadline: Monday, January, 29, 2024 at 5:00pm* The form: https://forms.gle/5S2dXF5jMGSUje5W8 Questions? Get in touch! Thank you! kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade <https://namedrop.io/katepohjolaandrade> (she/her/hers) Woodlands Library Cooperative <https://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9460 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text *No Reservation Recommendations* <https://nrr.ninja>: your source for colleague-approved vendors! Schedule a meeting <https://doodle.com/bp/katepohjolaandrade/meet-with-me>

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