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book club copies The White Tiger
by Stacy Pasche 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

Hi Everyone, I have ten copies of Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger up for grabs. If you have a book club kit collection, you can have them all. Send me your Rides code. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, MLS she/her/hers Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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MCLS Linked Data Users Group Wikidata Edit-a-thon: Schools
by Heidi Keppen Palmer 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

Join the *Linked Data Users Group of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) <https://www.mcls.org/engagement/linked-data-users-group/>* for a free, semi-synchronous, week-long virtual event that explores Wikidata. No prior experience is necessary! Project staff will provide you with everything you need to create and edit Wikidata entities. - This edit-a-thon will take place the week of April 22-26. An opening event on the 22nd will include an introduction to editing Wikidata. A closing event on the 26th will review and celebrate what we achieved together. A Slack channel will be available to communicate with fellow Wikidata editors throughout the week. - In this edit-a-thon, we will focus on descriptions of local community schools and educational organizations. Participants may create Wikidata entries for their local organizations or create and edit entries for organizations provided by the edit-a-thon staff. - These events are free to all and will take place via Zoom; however, you must register in advance. Join for either event and edit during the week as much as you'd like. We will provide instructions, tools, data sources, and an optional Slack channel for chat. If you have questions, please contact LDUG steering committee chair Marianne Swierenga: *marianne.swierenga(a)wmich.edu <marianne.swierenga(a)wmich.edu>*. *Before the Event* 1. If you don’t already have a Wikimedia account, please create an account on Wikidata.org: *Create Account <https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=W…>* 2. Register for the Opening and/or Closing Events using the Zoom registration links above 3. Complete this *Google form <https://forms.gle/iX27uiJ6KxiWGbt66>* to be added to the Wikidata Event Dashboard *(required)* and MCLS LDUG Slack channel* (optional)*; (Link for existing users: *https://mclsldugwikidata.slack.com <https://mclsldugwikidata.slack.com/>*). 4. *(Recommended*) Complete these three *Wikidata Training Modules <https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/training/wikidata>*: Introduction to Wikidata; Databases and Linked Data; and Adding to Wikidata *For more information and to sign up, visit the **Linked Data Users Group page <https://www.mcls.org/engagement/linked-data-users-group/>**.* Heidi Keppen Palmer LTS Librarian - Mardigian Library University of Michigan-Dearborn 313-583-5401 | she/they My workday may be different than yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your normal working hours. Connect with the Mardigian! <https://instagram.com/mardigianlibrary/> <http://twitter.com/#!/MardigianLib> <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dearborn-MI/Mardigian-Library/67832143686>

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

*apologies for cross-posting* Please join us for our next Digital Collections Office Hours tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? (hint: YES!) * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the first Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… 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 [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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Call for Proposals for UPRLC Conference in September
by Lisa Waskin 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Although the weather in the north may not reflect it this week, Spring is coming and with it the annual UPRLC 2024 Annual Conference call for proposals! This year's theme is Bold Library Futures, and the conference will be held at the Joseph Heirman University Center on the campus of Bay College in Escanaba on September 25th and 26th. Just in time for Fall Colors! To go along with this year's theme, we are looking for Bold ideas, programs, and sessions that look at where libraries will be going in the Future. Areas of special interest include: * Artificial intelligence * The library as community center * Growing your services * Meeting customer service expectations and Defining boundaries * Making positive work/life balance in your library to avoid burnout While these are areas of interest, we welcome other topics as well. If you are passionate about it, tell us why! Each breakout session should be approximately 45-50 minutes long. The UPRLC Annual Conference registration fee will be waived for all those presenting a breakout session at the meeting. To submit a program for review, please fill out a proposal submission form at this link: https://form.jotform.com/240394558704159 by Friday, May 17th. Please submit your proposal and help us create Bold Library Futures across Michigan. We welcome submissions from all library types and from all areas of the state. Thank you! 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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Order free art books from A.R.T. Library Program
by A.R.T Library Program 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Art Resources Transfer offers free books on contemporary art, available for public libraries, public schools, incarcerated readers, and community reading centers to order free of charge. To learn more about our Library Program, we warmly invite you to join our orientation webinar at 2:00 pm EST on Thursday, April 18, 2024. It will guide you through the process of ordering free art books on our website and making use of our educational resources. Mark your calendar and RSVP here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcuqgrD8sH9Uhh8U0Ic5jDJJSO7nj8sGR. If you want to get started right away, simply create an account on our website: https://www.artresourcestransfer.org/register. You can then browse our book catalog, which offers 400+ titles published by leading museums, galleries, and independent presses nationwide: https://www.artresourcestransfer.org/library-program We also offer free online teaching guides and other resources to help you use books in your educational work: https://www.artresourcestransfer.org/resources/guides If you have any questions about participating or placing your order, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at libraryprogram(a)artresourcestransfer.org .

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Submissions are open for the John Dana Cotton Award
by Katie Rothley 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

If you're not familiar with the John Dana Cotton Award, read more about it and apply here <https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2024/03/submissions-now-open-2024-john…> . But in a nutshell, it is an award for Marketing and Public Relations efforts for up to eight libraries. Applications for the JCD Award should be submitted electronically and received by May 10, 2024 -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org

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Invite: Virtual WSU SIS Program: Beyond Barriers: Conversations on Equity in Information Conference
by Lester, Kathy 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Please see the information below forwarded from Wayne State University School of Information. You can register here <https://events.wayne.edu/2024/04/04/beyond-barriers-conversations-on-equity…> . *****See the Attached Flyer for Zoom Registration and Details***** The School of Information Sciences will host its first Beyond Barriers: Conversations on Equity in Information Conference from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 4. The topic of this virtual mini conference is Diverse Youth Literature and will feature guest speakers, student presentations and a faculty panel discussion. Featured Speakers: *Desiree Cooper* A 2015 Kresge Artist Fellow, *Desiree Cooper <https://www.descooper.com/bio>* is a former attorney, Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and community activist. She is an evocative speaker on the themes of racial and gender equality, reproductive freedom, family-positive public policy and the welfare of women and girls. Cooper’s latest publication is a children’s picture book, Nothing Special, published by the Wayne State University Press. The book is based upon the friendship between her father and grandson. It has earned a starred review from *Booklist*, inclusion in the New York Public Library’s list of the Top Ten Children’s Books of 2022, and winner of the 2023 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People. She was a founding board member of Cave Canem, a national residency for black poets, and has received residencies at Kimbilio and Ragdale. Having forged a 30-year career in Detroit, she now lives in the Virginia Beach area where she cares for her aging mother and raises her three grandchildren. *Sarah Park Dahlen* *Sarah Park Dahlen <https://sarahpark.com/>* joined the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois as an associate professor in August 2021. She previously served as an associate professor of library and information science at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dahlen's research addresses Korean adoption in children’s literature, Frank Carpenter and Frances Carpenter’s writings for children, and diversity in children's literature and library education. She is co-editor of the scholarly journal *Research on Diversity in Youth Literature <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sophia.stkate.edu/rdyl/__;!!DZ3fjg!odmAJ…>*, with Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez; co-editor of *Harry Potter and the Other: Race, Justice, and Difference in the Wizarding World* (2022) with Ebony Elizabeth Thomas; and co-creator of the 2015 and 2018 *Diversity in Children's Books Infographics <https://readingspark.wordpress.com/2019/06/19/picture-this-diversity-in-chi…>*, with David Huyck, which are based on data from the Cooperative Children's Book Center at the School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her honors include the Leadership Award from the iSchool's Alumni Association (2016), Faculty Teaching and Advising Award from St. Catherine University (2021), and the Mentoring Award from the Children's Literature Association (2021). She has served on several children's book award committees, including the National Book Award jury for Young People's Literature, and curates the youth literature programming at the Asian American Literature Festival hosted by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Library of Congress. *Mimi Olson* *Melissa "Mimi" Olson <https://www.mimiolson.com/>* is a former journalist and communications specialist with more than 25 years of experience writing, presenting and developing workshops. Publications include pieces in *Metro Parent, Jack and Jill, High Five, Pulse*, and *Highlights * magazines. Olson’s debut novel is *Middle School is No Place for Magic*, published by the Ann Arbor District Library’s Fifth Avenue Press. The book was listed as an Amazon Hot New Release in the #1 Teen and YA Fiction Category: Being a Teen in September 2023. Olson also developed and hosts MG Workshops, a short story workshop for middle grade students that is available both in-person and virtually. Olson, the youngest of five kids became an aunt at the age of three. It was her great-nieces and nephews that gave her nickname Mimi. She lives in Ann Arbor with her husband, daughter and two very spoiled cats. *Sonia Alejandra Rodriguez* *Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez <https://soniaarodriguez.com/>* (she/they) is a Professor in the English Department at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY, where they teach composition, literature, and creative writing. Sonia Alejandra received their Ph.D. in English from the Department of English at the University of California, Riverside. Their research introduces “conocimiento narratives” as a way to read realist fiction within Latinx children’s and young adult literature. They are currently working on a monograph on this topic. Sonia Alejandra earned an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) from The City College of New York (CUNY). They’ve participated in writing workshops at Tin House, VONA, and Kweli. Contact Amber Case 313-577-1825 *acase(a)wayne.edu <acase(a)wayne.edu>* Cost Free Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA Adjunct Faculty, *Wayne State University, School of Information Science* Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014*, **Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL)* President, 2022-2023*, **American Association of School Librarians (AASL)* Councilor At Large*, American Library Association (ALA)* Retired School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach*, **Plymouth-Canton Community Schools* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2013-2022* *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimasl.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> "Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian" --American Association of School Librarians <http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/advocacy/tools/doc…> (AASL)

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IRead Summer Reading Canva
by Director ＠ NADL 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Hello! We are doing the IREAD Summer Reading program. Would anyone have any Canva shareable social media graphics for IREAD Summer Reading 2024 - Read Renew Repeat? THANKS MUCH!! Mary Mary Franklin | Interim Director a: 44 North State Rd | Newaygo, MI 49337 e: mailto:mary@newaygolibrary.org | w:http://newaygolibrary.org/ p: 231 652 6723 https://www.facebook.com/Newaygo-Area-District-Library-174353817596/ https://www.twitter.com/newaygolibrary/ https://www.instagram.com/newaygolibrary/ http://pinterest.com/newaygolibrary/

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Full-time Adult Librarian Opportunity
by Melissa Goins 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Hello everyone, The Harrison Township Public Library has a full-time opportunity. We seek a seasoned professional for a Full-time Adult Librarian position. This position includes programming, collection development of both physical and electronic materials, and excellent customer service. Our library is small and growing, so the ability to adapt as we evolve is important. If you like developing new ideas, working directly with the public, and an engaged atmosphere, we encourage you to apply. All details and the complete job description are attached as well as available at htlibrary.org/about/employment. Have a great week! ~Melissa Melissa Goins Library Director Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Mt. Clemens *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* ------------------------------ [image: Logo] <https://htlibrary.org> Harrison Township Public Library (586) 329-1261 mgoins(a)htlibrary.org htlibrary.org <http://www.htlibrary.org> [image: Facebook icon] <https://facebook.com/htlibrary> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/HarrisonTwpLib> [image: Youtube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIwmWx3ujEkrzcVOJsxjXw> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrison-township-public-library/> [image: Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/htplibrary/> 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A • Harrison Township, MI 48045

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[FREE EVENT] Lakeland Library Cooperative Presents: AI in Libraries: A Practical Guide for Non-Techies with Nick Tanzi
by LL Amber McLain 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Hi Everyone! The Lakeland Library Cooperative Continuing Education Committee would like to invite you to attend our latest program: AI in Libraries: A Practical Guide for Non-Techies with Nick Tanzi , which will take place April 10 at 2 PM . This event will be hosted on Zoom and will be recorded. We're told that the age of AI is here--but what does that mean for our libraries? An exploration of the promise and peril of the technology, along with what we'll need to do to prepare ourselves and our organizations going forward. Please register for the event here: [ https://events.getlocalhop.com/ai-in-libraries-a-practical-guide-for-nontec… | https://events.getlocalhop.com/ai-in-libraries-a-practical-guide-for-nontec… ] We look forward to seeing you. As always, please feel free to reply to this email for more information or with any questions. Thank you, Amber Amber McLain (she/her) Member Services Manager Phone: 616-482-9600

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