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Register for these workshops while they are available!
by Gwen Haviland 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

There is still time to register for these upcoming workshops! The Mystery of MARC Fixed Fields Solved<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/646e8fdd27812a7fa432e937> Just 4 spots remain! 2-day class, November 28-29, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Cataloging Related Works and Expressions<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/646e751c27812a7fa42bd768> Offered only once/year! 1-day class, November 30, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Basics of RDA Conceptual Models<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/646e919c27812a7fa43352d1> Offered only once/year! 1-day class, December 5, 2023, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Cataloging with Variant Titles<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/646e7a2627812a7fa42d53e7> Offered only once/year! 1-day class, December 8, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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MeL eResource Office Hours
by Laura Warren-Gross 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Do you have questions about the MeL eResources? Would it help to walk through an eResource step-by-step? Do you have questions about MeL content, features, or access? If so, dropping in for MeL eResource Office Hours might be just right for you. Office hours will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month 10:00-10:30AM via Zoom. The next session is Wednesday, November 22, 2023 10:00-10:30AM and all Michigan library staff are invited. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucO6qrDgoGtxJrOJHb_zkgS-4t7zgYr… [A blue and white poster with a clipboard and a green label Description automatically generated] This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image002.png@01DA1947.881B8BD0] 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> [cid:image003.png@01DA1947.881B8BD0]

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Troy Public Library Job Posting EXTENDED -- Part-time Adult Services Librarian
by Constance L Doherty 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Hi, this posting now closes on November 24. Could you please continue to post it (or re-post) until then? Thanks very much. Connie Doherty [cid:image001.jpg@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://troypl.org/> Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7591 [cid:image002.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image003.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image004.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://twitter.com/troylib> From: Constance L Doherty Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2023 3:26 PM To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Troy Public Library Job Posting -- Part-time Adult Services Librarian The Troy Public Library has an opening for a part-time librarian (20 hours per week) in the Adult Information Services Department. This position starts at $25-$30 per hour (depending upon qualifications) with opportunities for growth up to $34 per hour, and offers 40 hours paid time off per calendar year. If you are creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about public librarianship and customer service, please apply here<https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3119738>. Posting closes November 15, 2023. [cid:image001.jpg@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://troypl.org/> Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7591 [cid:image002.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image003.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image004.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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Space is still available! Early Childhood Workshop at Bay County Library System
by Dena Moscheck 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Space is still available at Bay County Library System's upcoming Early Childhood Workshop: Sharing STEM with Young Children, presented by the Sloan Museum of Discovery! This FREE workshop, developed specifically for librarians, early childhood educators, teachers and parents, will take place at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library (500 Center Ave, Bay City, MI, 48708) on Saturday, December 2, from 10am-12pm. Interested in doing STEM with your little learners in your center, school, or home? Join staff from the Sloan Museum of Discovery as they share some of their favorite STEM activities in this fast-paced, hands-on session. The STEM activities presented will focus on Pre-K to grade 3. Attendees will leave a detailed write up of each activity, as well as a signed certificate of attendance and credit in MiRegistry, if needed. To register click here: https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/early-childhood-workshop-sharing-ste… Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. My contact info is below. Hope to see you there! Dena Moscheck (she/they) Children's Coordinator Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave, Bay City MI 48708 (989) 893-9566 x2130 dmoscheck(a)baycountylibrary.org BCLS Children's Facebook Page

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FT Librarian Position
by Laura Fromwiller 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Good Morning, The Brandon Township Public Library is searching for a full time Public Services Librarian to join our dynamic team. This full time position includes paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, life insurance, health, dental and vision coverage, MERS defined contribution and optional 457 plan. Pay scale is $20.64-$24.67 in ten steps. Please see the attached job description for additional details. The deadline to apply is December 15th with a start date in mid January. If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to lfromwiller(a)brandonlibrary.org. Feel free to contact me with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! Laura Laura Fromwiller, Director Brandon Township Public Library (248) 627-1474

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Background checks
by Ann Manko 16 Nov '23

16 Nov '23

All, Do you require background checks for performers or community partners who are conducting programs or activities on your behalf without library staff present? For instance, if you offer a teen or children's writing class led by a local author, would you require a background check if library staff were not present during the class? Thank you for your input in advance. Ann Manko Adult Services Librarian: Fiction Librarian Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48502 810-232-7111

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Register Now - GetSetUp Orientation Webinar
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

Greetings, November 17, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - GetSetUp Orientation This webinar is designed for public library directors, managers, and adult services staff. Participants will learn how to navigate and how to promote GetSetUp, a lifelong learning platform designed for adults ages 50+. After the workshop participants should be able to describe GetSetUp to potential patrons, assist them in creating their own account, and how to use the platform to augment their library's adult programming. For more information or to register, visit the Event Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Join MLA on Zoom tomorrow at 10:00 AM for our November MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Michigan Freedom to Read Act!
by Rachel Ash 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: PROPOSED LEGISLATION: Michigan Freedom to Read Act Thursday, November 16 10:00 – 11:00 AM Tomorrow, Thursday, November 16, join MLA on Zoom at 10:00 AM for our November Advocacy Hour. We will be discussing proposed legislation that addresses the Freedom to Read. MLA Board President, Dillon Geshel, Advocacy Committee Chair, Jenny Marr, and Intellectual Freedom Task Force Chair, Juliane Morian will be joined by Bob DeVries, MLA’s lobbyist, and members of the Michigan House of Representatives as we share the draft of the legislation and discuss the actions librarians, library workers, and advocates can take to protect intellectual freedom and the right to read and get this legislation passed. There will also be time for Q&A. Plan to bring your questions and join the conversation! Free to attend! Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodOitqzMrHNZSNcsSrvbU9lQwqiXk8M… Save the Dates! Future Advocacy Hours: Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM – December Advocacy Hour – join John Chrastka from EveryLibrary and a representative from GLAAD as they review the June release of “Book Bans: A Guide to Community Response and Action". Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM – January Advocacy Hour – join Sojourner Jones in a full session on de-escalation training in our libraries. Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required. Questions? Contact us at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> MLA Connect Advocacy Hours are an opportunity for the library community to learn more about MLA's advocacy and legislative priorities including funding, elections, property taxes, literacy, internet access, privacy, intellectual freedom, and more. Each month, we will address a new topic and share any pending legislation introduced in the House or Senate that could impact the Michigan library community. Monthly sessions will take place generally on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM. This advocacy hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform. Please note recordings of all MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand on our website at milibraries.org<https://mla.mclms.net/en/>. [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 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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Book kit claimed
by Angie Martin-Schwarze 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

The book club kit was claimed very quickly! Angie From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Angie Martin-Schwarze via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:58 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Book kit available - Breathe by Joyce Carol Oates I have a book club set of 8 copies of "Breathe" by Joyce Carol Oates available. Please let me know your RIDES number if you would like to have it. Thanks, Angie Martin-Schwarze Canton Public Library

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Book kit available - Breathe by Joyce Carol Oates
by Angie Martin-Schwarze 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

I have a book club set of 8 copies of "Breathe" by Joyce Carol Oates available. Please let me know your RIDES number if you would like to have it. Thanks, Angie Martin-Schwarze Canton Public Library

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