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MeL eResources - Links not displaying
by Megan Dudek 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Hi all, All the MeL eResources are up and running, but we’ve noticed an issue if you go to MeL.org -> eResources -> and then click on either the Public Libraries, K-12 Schools, or Browse All eResources options, the links aren’t displaying. We are working to fix that and will let you know when those are back. Any questions or issues, please contact us at melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek (she/her) Shared Library Systems Manager Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2794 dudekm(a)mcls.org<mailto:dudekm@mcls.org> [Text Description automatically generated] 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>

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2023 Michigan Author Award Call for Nominations
by Babarskis, Melinda (MDE) 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

2023 Michigan Author Award: Call for Nominations The Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/LibraryofMichigan> and Michigan Center for the Book<https://www.michigan.gov/MCFB> are accepting nominations for the 2023 Michigan Author Award. Submissions are due through our online form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenfytWr97cdAbyYUIynND9tc3uvVIgGvZ…> by October 16, 2023. The Michigan Author Award is a lifetime achievement award that celebrates the collective career of a Michigan author. Over the years the award has been given to a diverse collection of writers working in a variety of genres and styles. Recent recipients include Michael Zadoorian, Mitch Albom, Jaimy Gordon, and Beverly Jenkins. Find a complete list of past honorees on the Michigan Author Award<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/mcfb/michigan-author-a…> page. Anyone is eligible to submit a nomination and the award is granted based on the quality and body of the author's work. The number of nominations per author is not taken into consideration when selecting the Michigan Author Award winner. The author must meet the following qualifications to be considered eligible for the award: * The author must either be a current resident of Michigan, a long-time resident of Michigan recently relocated or an author whose works are identified with Michigan because of subject matter and/or setting in Michigan. * The author's work may be in the form of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, or any other literary format the Michigan Author Award Group finds acceptable. * The author must have a body of work encompassing at least three published titles for adults, teens, or children. * Authors who self-publish are eligible for consideration, as long as their work is available in libraries. * The author must be living at the time of the nomination. * The author must have a publishing career spanning a minimum of five years. Please submit your nominations by Monday, October 16, 2023 using our online form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenfytWr97cdAbyYUIynND9tc3uvVIgGvZ…>. Submit questions to Librarian(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Librarian@Michigan.gov> or call 517-335-1477. Sincerely, Mindy Babarskis Reference Librarian Michigan Collection Library of Michigan (517) 335-1457 BabarskisM(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BabarskisM@michigan.gov> Interested in donating to the Library of Michigan or the Library of Michigan Foundation? Visit our Make a Gift<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/make-a-gift> webpage to learn more.

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Fundraiser T-Shirt Sale
by Alison Anderson 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Hello, The Friends of Spring Lake District Library are having a t-shirt/tote bag sale to raise funds for our building remodel. Here is the store link: https://trophyhousebrands.chipply.com/sllibrary/store.aspx The store closes July 31st. Thank you! Alison Anderson (Taylor) Library Services Manager (616) 840-3756 [image: facebook icon] <https://www.facebook.com/SpringLakeDistrictLibrary/> [image: instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/springlakedistrictlibrary/> sllib.org

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Libraries eligible for Capital Improvement Grants - application deadline Aug. 31, 2023
by Debbie Mikula 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) Michigan Community Center Grant Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. August 31, 2023 via EGrAMS https://www.michigan.gov/leo/boards-comms-councils/mcsc/nfr/community-cente… Community Center Grants Schedule Date Activity June 29, 2023 RFP Posted July 12, 2023 Community Center Grant webinar<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodOqurTksGdRKA6QVjBthvT_oD6_p7i…> July 13, 2023 EGrAMS webinar<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldeiqqT0uE9YDyMVPHOt1okQchoKA8h…> August 31, 2023 Deadline for Submission October 23, 2023 Awardees Notified October 30, 2023 Project Agreements issued to successful applicants December 31, 2024 All awarded grant funds must be committed to third-party contracts October 31, 2026 All grant funded projects must be complete Technical Assistance It is highly recommended that you register and participate in the webinars being provided to assist in preparing your grant application. A recording will be sent to all who register for the webinar. 1. Community Center Grant Webinar will be held at 10 a.m. on July 12. Register in advance for the Community Center Grant webinar<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodOqurTksGdRKA6QVjBthvT_oD6_p7i…>. The webinar will be recorded and made available after the presentation. 1. EGrAMS Webinar will be held at 11 a.m. on July 13 Register in advance for the EGrAMS webinar<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldeiqqT0uE9YDyMVPHOt1okQchoKA8h…>. The session will be recorded and made available after the presentation. Application Process The EGrAMS Online Application System is available at https://egrams-mi.com/LEO Begin by creating a “user profile” affiliated with LEO. Once your profile is complete, find the Community Center Grant Application. Grant Award Opportunities – Up to $2,500,000 Organizations can apply for a Capital Project Grant, a Program grant, or they can apply for both a Capital Project Grant and a Program Grant. The total request in all circumstances cannot exceed $2,500,000. 1. Capital Project Grants Projects could include but are not limited to: new construction, remodeling existing structures, purchasing land, purchasing equipment, purchasing and installing energy efficient heating and/or cooling equipment, installing renewable energy systems, weatherizing facility, replacing roof and windows, installing/updating recreation fields. 1. Program Grants Project examples could include but are not limited to mentoring, STEM education, environmental justice activities, renewable energy information, disaster preparedness, outdoor education, before or after-school education, volunteer programs, youth volunteer efforts, career or workforce training, programming for women, recreational or athletic activities, senior activities, veteran support activities, food access, and wraparound services (health services, behavioral services, licensed childcare). Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants – Entities that provide Community Center activities could include, Municipalities. Local government agencies, Consortium of local governments, Nonprofits, Faith-based organizations (providing nonreligious services to public), Schools, Colleges, or Universities. Noneligible Applicants: for-profit entities, hospitals, trade associations, credit unions, insurance trusts, fraternal order. Eligibility Requirements A Community Center, for the purpose of this project, is defined as a building or other place in which people may gather to receive support services and to participate in social, educational, recreational, and cultural activities. Centers are typically free and open to the community in which they are located or serve. Community Center grants will provide financial assistance to strengthen Michigan communities by enhancing services that provide education support, workforce training, health services, recreation activities, older adult programming, meeting space, and other community needs. Preference will be given to communities that are below the average median income, according to the most recent federal decennial census and to Centers serving the ALICE population. Eligible Eligible costs: acquisition of property, planning and design costs – including architectural plans, construction and materials costs, renovation costs, infrastructure to equip facilities as needed, programming, and development. Attachments (Both documents are the same) * MCC Grant RFP * MCC Grant Handbook * P. 18 Capital Project Scoring Summary * P. 18 Program Scoring Summary ## [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 5 Direct: 517-881-1266 dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Pronouns: she/her/hers Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Reminder: Book and Author Grant Opportunity
by Katie Greer 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Hi all, This is just a reminder that grant applications for our *new* Robert Gaylor IDEA aware are due August 14th! Below is the original message, as a refresher. :) The Book and Author Society (www.bookandauthor.org) is very excited to announce that, after a several-year hiatus due to a global plague, our author luncheons will be returning this fall! Please mark your calendars for October 11, from 11:30-2pm at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center in Livonia--details on featured authors and ticket sales will be forthcoming later this summer. During the luncheon we will be presenting a brand new grant, created in honor of our former president and one of our founding members, Robert Gaylor . The Robert Gaylor IDEA award complements the spirit of the Gaylor Collection at Oakland University <https://library.oakland.edu/collections/special/gaylor.html>, which contains “many titles of historical significance related to GLBT lives” from the mid-20th century to the present, and represents a lifetime of careful stewardship of the records of these communities. This *$2000 grant *will be awarded to a library or literacy organization in the metropolitan-Detroit area for the *purpose of supporting a collection, technological needs, or programming to support inclusion, diversity, equity, or accessibility (IDEA).* Grant applications are due by *August 14, at the link below. *Winners will be notified prior to the luncheon and will be provided with two complimentary tickets to the luncheon. https://oakland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fnR2NrPZ80Tr7w Any questions, please feel free to contact board(a)bookandauthor.org or use the "contact us" form on our website. Thank you all, and we hope to see you in October! -- Katie Greer she / her Google Scholar Profile <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NiJtDi0AAAAJ&hl=en> Associate Professor Kresge Library, Oakland University 2200 N. Squirrel Rd. Rochester, MI 48309 248.370.2480

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Join us next week for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Reminder that the next Digital Collections Office Hours will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 2:30-3:30pm. 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? * 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 Wednesday of every month from 2:30-3:30pm 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’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Logo, company name Description automatically generated]

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Library of Things form
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

Does anyone have a sample of a form a patron would sign acknowledging what is in a kit or collection being checked out and the liability limitations? Thanks for any information you may have. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Logo, company name Description automatically generated]

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Video Game Vendors
by Emily Peoples 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

After many, many requests from young patrons, we have started to revive our video game collection. For those of you who have one, where do you buy your games and why? We are currently using Amazon, but I'm wondering what vendors may be out there. I will gladly compile answers for anyone interested. -- Emily Peoples Children's Librarian Romeo District Library emilyp(a)romeodistrictlibrary.org 586-752-0603 ext. 1034

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Author Visit
by Rochelle Collins 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

Hi everyone, We recently had Susie Finkbeiner in for a talk about here most recent book The All-American and it was great. Susie's written 9 books so she knows how to put on a good program. She explained about her inspiration, research and just some really funny stories on the whole process. Lots of question at the end, always a good sign, and everyone commented on how much they had enjoyed it as they left. The bonus is she's from Michigan. Her contact is: susiefink(a)gmail.com I highly recommend her. Rochelle A. Collins Reference Librarian Alice and Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 rcollins(a)baycountylibrary.org

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FREE event--tonight
by Betsy Myers 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

I thought the FREE might grab your eye! :) I just love authors who take time out of their busy schedules and donate time to libraries. Tonight we host Suzanne Woods Fisher--WOW! I am so very excited that I may not be able to speak when I meet her on Zoom. Suzanne.Woods.Fisher. How wonderful. And the best part?! You can join us too! Anyone from anywhere can join in, meet her, talk about her latest book and learn about the history of ice cream. Pretty appropriate on this 90 degree day during National Ice Cream Month. Just register at tadl.org/icecream and then follow the registration link at 6:30pm. I hope to see you there! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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