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Animal show reccomendations
by Jen Munoz 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

It's that time of year again where we start thinking about Summer Reading Programming. We are looking for an animal centric event for one of our outdoor weekly events. We had Critchlow Alligators this past summer and they were great. Hoping for something else this next year. Price range is 300-500. Thanks in advance Jen -- Jen Munoz Programming Coordinator Buchanan District Library 269-695-3681

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Music books
by BillieJo Bluemer 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Hello, I asked earlier for suggestions on a "music instrument library of things" and want to share after working with the family it was agreed the many instruments would be more useful and better suited to a band program. The same family would now like for us to expand our section on music books and I'm having trouble finding the types of books they would like. We are hoping to find books on individual instruments with history of instruments and including a brief basic section on how to play the instrument. We are not looking for books used in a beginning band program and we'd like the books to be for middle schoolers and higher. The family is looking for something similar to the "Learn to Play Series" by Frank Cappelli (pictured below) which we already own. Would you please share if you know of anything similar or suggest other possible music books? I appreciate anyone with musical knowledge sharing information. Thank you. BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621

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Upcoming Infopeople Courses - Foundations of Library Services, Leadership in Small and Rural, and more!
by Califa Group 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

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Education Opportunities for Digitization & Digital Collections
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Check out these upcoming Digitization and Digital Collections training opportunities from a variety of sources. If you are interested any of the courses below, the Library of Michigan offers a Continuing Education Stipend<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> that could be used to assist with the costs of the classes. Library of Michigan: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… * How to Pick Your Project: Preparing for an Audiovisual Digitization Project Library Juice Academy Courses: https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/all-courses/ * Controlled Vocabularies and Taxonomies * Caring for Collections * Introduction to RDF * Metadata and Description for Digital Special Collections * Fundamentals of Digital Curation in Libraries, Archives and Museums * Introduction to Copyright and Open Licensing for Libraries and Archives * Creating an Oral History Project * RDF, RDFa and Structured Data Vocabularies * Describing Photographs for the Online Catalogue NEDCC Current Training Programs: https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist * Metadata for Digital Preservation * Creating Preservation-Quality Oral Histories * Strategies for Born Digital Collections * Digitizing Scrapbooks * FADGI Demystified * Writing Grants for Audio Preservation and Reformatting * Digitization: Planning for Success Note: The Library of Michigan cannot endorse specific vendors or brands. Libraries should contact vendors and other experts for advice and to ensure that their choice reflects the unique needs of that library. 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

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Digitization and Digital Project Planning Grant Opportunities
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Do you have a digitization or digital collections project that needs funding? Check out these grant opportunities now calling for applications! Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives - Closing November 1, 2023 Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Amplifying Unheard Voices is a grant competition administered by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) for digitizing rare and unique content stewarded by collecting organizations in the US and Canada. Launched in 2021, the program is designed to support efforts to digitize materials that deepen public understanding of the histories of people of color and other communities and populations whose work, experiences, and perspectives have been insufficiently recognized or unattended. You can view the details and apply for the Digitizing Hidden Collections grant on their website<https://www.clir.org/hiddencollections/>. VRA Project Grant - Closing November 3, 2023 The Visual Resources Association Project Grant awards up to $3,000 to support projects in the field of visual resources and image management. The project must be completed within one year from the time the grant is formally accepted. The funds may be used for stand-alone projects or pilots, start-up financing for larger projects, or for a component of a larger project. Collaborative projects and those proposed by groups, whether or not affiliated with an organization or institution, are encouraged. Of particular interest are innovative projects with results that can have a broad impact and be shared with the global community. You can view the details and apply for the VRA grant on their website<https://www.vraweb.org/project-grant>. Michigan History Alliance Grant Program - Closing November 10, 2023 The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is providing grants in amounts ranging up to $2,500 to nonprofit, city or tribal HSM member history organizations that have annual operating budgets less than $250,000 to assist small- to medium-size member historical organizations in their work to preserve and interpret Michigan’s history. You can view the details and apply for the MHA grant on their website<http://hsmichigan.org/awards/mha-grant-program>. Museums for America Program - Closing November 15, 2023 Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Museums for America program supports museums of all sizes and disciplines to undertake projects that strengthen their ability to serve their public. Project activities may include exhibitions, educational or interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community debate and dialogue, audience-focused studies, and/or collections management, curation, care, and conservation. Awards range from $5,000 - $250,000 and can support digitization under the Collections Stewardship and Access category. Information about the Museums for America program and how to apply can be found on their website<https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-america>. Inspire! Grants for Small Museums - Closing November 15, 2023 Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program supports small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through exhibitions, educational/interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community debate and dialogue, audience-focused studies, and/or collections management, curation, care, and conservation. Awards range from $5,000 - $75,000 and can support digitization under the Collections Stewardship and Access category. Information about the Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program and how to apply can be found on their website<https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/inspire-grants-small-museums>. Museums Grants for African American Culture and History - Closing November 15, 2023 Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (AAHC program) is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. Awards range from $5,000 - $500,000 and can support projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Information about the Museums Grants for African American Culture and History program and how to apply can be found on their website<https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museum-grants-african-american-histor…>. Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program - Closing November 15, 2023 Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grant program supports Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge through exhibitions, educational services and programming, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, and collections stewardship. Awards range from $5,000 - $250,000. Information about the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program and how to apply can be found on their website<https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-americannative-hawaiian-museum…>. 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:be2a535a-d8bb-4fd3-ad93-95d8e022280e]

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Executive Director search - Manistee County Library (MI)
by Beth Barker 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '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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USA Hockey NTDP in Plymouth Joins MAP!
by Jim Flury 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

All, I am pleased to announce USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in Plymouth has joined the Michigan Activity Pass program! [ https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/ | https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/ ] Come to USA Hockey Arena (formerly Compuware Arena) and see the most talented American born young hockey players in the United States. NTDP alumni include Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings. For your convenience, a copy of the 2023-2024 USA Hockey NTDP's Home Schedule, including Promotions, is attached. The "Terms of the MAP Pass" for USA Hockey NTDP are as follows: "No online orders for the MAP pass discount. Instead, please call 734-453-0818 and mention MAP to receive your MAP pass discount. If no answer, please leave a voicemail and someone will return your call. USA Hockey tickets for MAP are $12.00, which represents a savings of $4.00 to $9.00 per ticket. Parking is included, and kids 3 and under are free. MAP pass discount is NOT VALID for the January 6, 2024 game." The puck drops in Plymouth next Friday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. vs. the Green Bay Gamblers. Hope to see your MAP library patrons there! Thank you for your support and promotion 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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Last chance to register for the Ready to Read MI training...
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Have you been wanting to explore new ways to engage parents and caregivers in early literacy, using the tools most familiar to you? Does your library want to do more outreach to early childhood educators and providers? Then this workshop is for you! All the tools, tips, and curriculum are designed specifically for public library staff to use. Space is limited and registration closes early next week. Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - at Plymouth District Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, October 5, 20223 - at KDL's Kentwood Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> The Library of Michigan invites you to join "Mother Goose on the Loose," Betsy Diamant-Cohen, as we explore The Ready to Read Michigan Parent & Early Childhood Educator Toolkit. The programs in the toolkit are designed for library staff to host throughout the community, engaging and modeling early literacy practices to parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators. Betsy will equip library staff with the information, skills, and ready-to-use tools to promote early literacy through your library, copies of the toolkit will be provided. This RTRM training will start with an introduction/refresher on the how, what and why's of early literacy skills and best storytelling practices. Then we will transition to cover the workshops in the Ready to Read Michigan Toolkit, which are designed specifically for library staff to easily facilitate with parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and under. Lastly, participants will address the important role played by Early Childhood Educators in the development of children from birth to age five, using familiar tips and tools on how to conduct a two-part workshop for Early Childhood Educators at your library, supported by the materials produced by Ready to Read Michigan<https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home>. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is limited, lunch will be provided. 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. 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:image001.jpg@01D9EC82.9A1F0C90]

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by TERRI HART 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Unsubscribe Terri Hart Library Director Franklin High School Livonia, MI 48150 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/68080611?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/68080611?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_…> September is Library Card Sign-up Month Get Yours!

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MeL Minute: Using MeL to Research Remote and Hybrid Working Conditions
by Laura Warren-Gross 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

[A white letter on a blue green and red background Description automatically generated]Though the pandemic demonstrated just how many jobs could be completed successfully from home for many who had never done so before, it has also caused corporations and nonprofit organizations alike to consider offering remote and hybrid work opportunities as an additional employee recruiting and retention tool. Working from home can be attractive to employees and employers and creating a work environment and culture that is conducive to remote work can also be mutually beneficial. The Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) includes articles and eBooks that can be used to begin answering some common questions people have about working remotely. Does remote work foster innovation? In an article titled "Remote Work Can Be Better for Innovation Than In-Person Meetings<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>" in Scientific American Mind, a publication from Academic Search Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, Gleb Tsipursky suggests seven steps for asynchronous virtual brainstorming that can lead to generating more original ideas than in-person brainstorming sessions. These steps allow introverts and lower-status team members to have an equal voice, both of whom are often overlooked during in-person meetings. Can workplaces create a solid culture with remote workers? Also included in Academic Search Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, Lucas Mearian, a reporter for Computerworld (Online Only), interviewed Jessica Kriegel about what business leaders need to do to create a workplace culture in "Q&A: How to Create Workplace Culture in a Time of Remote Work<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>." Kriegel shares that workplace culture is not about perks but is more focused on “. . . the feelings we share that shape our beliefs.” She encourages rewarding risk-taking and meeting intentionally rather than punitive systems that heavily monitor employees. What policies need to be in place for successful remote work? In terms of both human resources and technology, having clear policies can make all the difference for a smooth-running organization. "Managing Remote Work: 7 Tips for Creating Effective Employer Policies<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>" in Employee Benefit Plan Review, a publication in Associates Programs Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, provides excellent ideas to help organizations shore up policies for remote workers. How can I learn more about successful remote work? The eBook Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> includes several eBooks that can get any organization started on the path to remote work, including: The Long-Distance Teammate: Staying Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> by Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> by Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel Working Virtually: Transforming the Mobile Workplace<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> by Trina Hoefling The Remote Facilitator’s Pocket Guide<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> by Kirsten Clacey and Jay-Allen Morris Now that remote and hybrid work have become a normal part of workplace culture, it’s a great time to use the MeL eResources<https://mel.org/az.php> to learn more about what is possible. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. 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