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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. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image003.png@01D9EB19.EE26F2E0] 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:image004.png@01D9EB19.EE26F2E0]

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Upcoming Virtual Event at BPL- New Perennials: A Love StoryUpcoming Virtual Event at BPL- New Perennials: A Love StoryUpcoming Virtual Event at BPL- New Perennials: A Love StoryUpcoming Virtual Event at BPL- New Perennials: A Love Story
by Mick Howey 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

Hello Michlib-l, Please join us on Zoom at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 26th for New Perennials: A Love Story. New Perennials: A Love Story is a personal introduction to the design principles of the New Perennialists, who gave rise to the hottest gardening trend in the world today-naturalistic landscaping. Join Deborah Chud for her talk on these New Perennial plant combinations and design theory along with some practical “dos and don’ts” for gardeners at every level. Tap https://tinyurl.com/yepx9vab to register. This is a VIRTUAL event. Registration required. Hope to see you there! Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649

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New Resource Hub to Benefit Michigan Communities via $1M in Federal Grant Awarded to LEO and MML
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

FYI on a new place to check on current and upcoming grants available to local governments through the MI Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Municipal League. I would suggest keeping an eye on this project as one of the grants LEO managed this spring allowed construction funding for libraries. Future grant opportunities through them may be fruitful. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> From: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity <LEO(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov<mailto:LEO@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov>> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:02 AM Subject: PRESS RELEASE: New Resource Hub to Benefit Michigan Communities via $1M in Federal Grant Awarded to LEO and MML [LEO Banner] --- PRESS RELEASE --- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 CONTACT: Morgan Schwanky Michigan Municipal League mschwanky(a)mml.org<mailto:mschwanky@mml.org>, 734-669-6320 New Resource Hub to Benefit Michigan Communities via $1M in Federal Grant Awarded to LEO and MML LEO partners with the Michigan Municipal League to create Michigan Local Capacity Enhancement Program to assist local communities with funding and grant opportunities Lansing, Mich.-Today, the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Michigan Municipal League (MML), announced they have partnered to create the Michigan Local Capacity Enhancement Program through a $1 million grant under the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Under the new program, the League will provide local communities with a robust online resource hub (MIFundingHub.org) and technical assistance to support them in understanding, seeking and successfully deploying new grant funds for economic growth, infrastructure and other community projects. "LEO is excited to partner with the League on this local capacity program and to develop the much-needed MI Funding Hub," said LEO Director Susan Corbin. "Michigan Communities of all sizes will have the opportunity to gain knowledge on how to successfully deploy new grant opportunities that will directly impact on their community's and help their residents thrive." With billions in available funding for local units of government through programs like ARPA, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act there is a significant need for communities to track funding opportunities as they become available. For many communities across Michigan, especially those small and medium-sized, navigating this process and developing projects and programs that meet their current and future needs exceeds their capacity. "Here in Saginaw, we've relied on the League to help us decide how to invest our ARPA funding," said Brenda F. Moore, Saginaw Mayor. "This partnership between with the League and the state will ensure that we can continue to depend on this assistance moving forward. It's great news for Michigan's communities and cities like Saginaw." In 2020, the League launched two programs - "ServeMICity" and "MI Water Navigator" - to help communities plan and secure new recovery and infrastructure funding for projects that address long-standing community needs. Through those technical assistance and training programs they've helped hundreds of communities leverage over $200 million in new state and federal funding. "This new funding from LEO will allow the League to build on our already successful technical assistance programs that are helping communities leverage new federal funding for high impact local programs," Dan Gilmartin, CEO and executive director of the League. "This work will provide local governments with the critical information and tools they need to capitalize on this once in a generation opportunity." Gilmartin explained there are billions of dollars in new federal funding available and Michigan has an opportunity to maximize access to these resources by providing support to communities in understanding, seeking and successfully deploying new grant funds for economic growth, infrastructure and other community projects. With additional funding from LEO the League will significantly scale up its technical assistance program for communities including: * Creating a robust online resource hub that provides information on new grants and funding opportunities as well as resources and tools for successfully managing projects. * Providing technical assistance for local governments to assist them in understanding funding opportunities, evaluating local project options and potential grant matches, and directing them to applicable funding sources. * Offering a variety of training and outreach efforts including funding newsletters, grant readiness training, webinars and more. The League will act as the project lead for this initiative and oversee the project timeline, budget, strategic partnership management and continuous improvement activities. Technical assistance for communities is available now, and the online funding and resource hub is projected to be completed in January 2024. To learn more about this program or get technical assistance in navigating funding opportunities, visit MIFundingHub.org or contact the League team at: helpdesk(a)mifundinghub.org<mailto:helpdesk@mifundinghub.org>. ### [LEO Mission and Vision. Visit Michigan.gov/LEO to learn more.]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy…> ________________________________ 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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy…>. 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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVy…>. This service is provided to you at no charge by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVy…>. ________________________________ This email was sent to membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVy…>

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Questions About Providing Digital Access for Public School Students
by Melissa Alan 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

Greetings! Looking for tips and anecdotal advice from public libraries who have worked with public schools to provide access to digital resources for students via Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, etc. Our public library piloted a program in 2016 that gave middle school students digital only library cards to access Overdrive. I was not here for this program but am being asked about bringing it back with students having access to Libby. We'd love to provide these resources - along with educational outreach - but want to work through potential issues: * We would ask the school to communicate clearly with parents/guardians. This would include providing an opt out option. Wondering if anyone has handouts or communications for a program such as this? These digital collections are not segmented like our physical collections - how to communicate this to parents/guardians? * If several students are opted out, did this greatly impact the goals of the program? * Logistics on handling digital only cards with our other digital resources such as Kanopy and Hoopla: currently these cards would provide access to all our digital resources. Has anyone found a way to handle this? * Anything else? Thanks for your time and input! Melissa Matuscak Alan (she/hers) Circulation Department Head Peter White Public Library 217 N. Front St. Marquette, Michigan 49855 Library: (906) 228-9510 Office: (906) 226-4310 Fax: (906) 226-1783 malan(a)pwpl.info<mailto:malan@pwpl.info> http://pwpl.info<http://pwpl.info/>

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Food for Thought: MLA 2023 Annual Conference
by Rebekah Craft 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

Have you started a successful program, service, or initiative at your library that you are excited to share with others? Share your program, service, or initiative with us to help us compile a recipe book for your colleagues filled with ready-made plans to expand your library's offerings in our online form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcAqt3Z6tYQHrX3-HsGsLlLS1bchtr6tc…> . You'll have the opportunity to fill out a paper recipe card at the MLA Annual Conference Reception, hosted at Kalamazoo Public Library. If you're not attending the conference or have multiple programs or services to share, please use this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcAqt3Z6tYQHrX3-HsGsLlLS1bchtr6tc…> . After the conference, the compiled digital recipe book will be shared with all conference attendees and on the MLA website. Thanks for collaborating with us! MLA 2023 Conference Planning Committee PS. It's not too late to register for the conference! Visit https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference for more information. *--* *Rebekah Craft *she/her *Library Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org | 248-554-4681

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Q&A session with members of the Marquette Poets Circle about "Superior Voyage"
by Victor R. Volkman 19 Sep '23

19 Sep '23

Please feel free to share this with your patrons and others who may be interested! UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session with members of the Marquette Poets Circle about "Superior Voyage" *Official Seal of the U.P. Notable Books <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> UP Notable Book Club:* The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) has scheduled author events with winners of the /UP Notable Book List/. The 31st event is with three of the members of the Marquette Poets Circle: *Marty Achatz, Milton J. Bates, Lisa Fosmo, and Beverly Matherne *as they talk about /Superior Voyage, /the group's second anthology.The circle was formed in 2012 by Matt Maki, Claudia Drosen, and Janeen Pergrin Rastall to celebrate poetry and guide each member in finding his or her inner poet. In a true spirit of community, the circle has held workshops, Open Mic nights, and readings for more than a decade. / Superior Voyage/ includes the work of no less than forty-two poets with each contributor fielding two to six entries. /*When: */October 12th, 2023 at 7 pm Eastern / 6 pm Central /*Where: */https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81060583495?pwd=dmZuOVBFOWZreitRMGlYbWRmNGJhQT09 Meeting ID: 810 6058 3495 Passcode: voyage /**/ *(Left to Right: Marty Achatz, Milton J. Bates, Lisa Fosmo, and Beverly Matherne)* *MARTY ACHATZ* lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and children. He has taught for NMU's English Department since 1998. He holds a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry. His work has appeared in many journals, anthologies, the book-length collection /The Mysteries of the Rosary,/ and two spoken word albums, /Slow Dancing with Bigfoot/ and /Christmas with Bigfoot/. Marty served two consecutive terms as U.P. Poet Laureate and is currently President of the U.P. Poet Laureate Foundation. Marty is also the Adult Programming Coordinator for Peter White Public Library. *MILTON J. BATES* is the author of books about the poet Wallace Stevens, the Vietnam War and the Bark River watershed in Wisconsin. His poetry includes the collection /Stand Still in the Light /(2019) and two chapbooks, /Always on Fire /(2016) and /As They Were (2018)./ He lives with his wife, Puck, in Marquette, Michigan. *LISA FOSMO* is an Upper Peninsula Michigan poet, from Escanaba. She has been published in various regional journals and anthologies of note. She currently serves as a judge for the National Poetry contests of the NSFPS, and is the newly elected Vice President of the U.P. Poet Laureate Foundation. She is the author of a full-length book of poetry /Mercy is a Bright Darkness/,, Golden Dragonfly Press (2023). *BEVERLY MATHERNE*, 2023 and 2024 U.P. Poet Laureate, is professor emerita of English at Northern Michigan University and the author of seven bilingual books of poetry; her latest,/Love Potions, Teas, Incantations/. Beverly served in NMU’s Department of English as director of the Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing, director of the department’s visiting writing series, and poetry editor of/Passages North/ literary magazine. Widely published, she has received seven first-place prizes, including the Hackney Literary Award for Poetry, and four Pushcart nominations. Widely traveled, she has done over 360 readings across the U.S., Canada, and France―and in Wales, Belgium, Germany, and Spain. Cover of the book SUPERIOR VOYAGE <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> "...you might ask yourself, 'But what is U.P. poetry?'. You wouldn’t be wrong to expect many of the typical themes to revolve around the majesty of Mother Superior, the fleeting glories of springtime, and the striking characteristics of the abundant wildlife of the region. You’ll also find traditional poetry topics including the celebration of love, laments of loss, and meditations on the universal human conditions. However, anything and everything is fair game for poetry including dinosaurs, Bigfoot, Marilyn Monroe, and current events like the war in Ukraine, and the continuing scars from covid-19. Sprinkled amongst the poems are also a number of short story vignettes which I found haunting and evocative like musical tone poems. "In my opinion, poetry is most effective when it can provoke a reaction with a minim of words. Superior Voyage succeeds very well in that metric and should be imbibed slowly, like a fine draught of whisky. Whether your tastes lean toward celebration of the natural world, a humorous or ironic look at human foibles, or a deeper glimpse into a land that has formed its people as hard as the people have tried to form the land, there’s an enjoyable read for you in this /Superior Voyage/." -- Victor R. Volkman, /Marquette Monthly/. You may also wish to read Tyler R. Tichelaar's complete review <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> at /U.P. Book Review/ More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, /U.P. Book Review, /and UPPAA can be found on www.UPNotable.com <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> *<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)* Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with over 100 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing. # # # -- Regards, Victor R. Volkman, President L H Press Inc. www.LHPress.com

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CIDL - RFP for Audit Services
by Julie Meredith 19 Sep '23

19 Sep '23

The Clarkston Independence District Library is accepting proposals for audit services. The RFP is available on the library's website at: https://cidlibrary.org/rfp The deadline for proposals is Friday, September 29th. If you are working with an auditor that you would recommend, please forward this on to them. Thank you! Julie Julie Meredith Director Clarkston Independence District Library juliem(a)cidlibrary.org<mailto:juliem@cidlibrary.org> 248-657-4289

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Rosie the Riveter
by Kirsten Wellnitz 19 Sep '23

19 Sep '23

Join us on Zoom tomorrow Wed, Sep 20, 6:00 pm for Rosie the Riveter with presenter Bailey Sisoy-Moore. More information can be found on our event calendar here: https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/evening-sessions-rosie-riveter Kirsten Wellnitz Managing Librarian Alice & Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ext. 2111

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Friends of MI Libraries: Talk About Friends - Oct 6, Alpena Library
by Rebekah Craft 18 Sep '23

18 Sep '23

Hello Michlib_L, Please join us for the Friends of Michigan Libraries Talk About Friends on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 9:15 am – 12:30 pm at the Alpena George N. Fletcher Public Library in Alpena. This program offers the opportunity for Friends to meet and share information. There will be a presentation by the Library of Michigan about the best practices for Friends, and most of the time will be devoted to talk tables where everyone can share information about their Friends organization. This event is open to all Michigan Friends. Registration is online with payment of $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Follow this link to register. https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-october-6/ The deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 4. Be sure to sign up to attend the FOML Talk about Friends event on October 6, 2023 at the Alpena George N. Fletcher Public Library, 211 N 2st Avenue, Alpena. Friends of Michigan Libraries *--* *Rebekah Craft *she/her *Library Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org | 248-554-4681

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Reminder! International Collection Librarian's Round Table Fall Meeting
by Shannon O'Leary 18 Sep '23

18 Sep '23

Hello Again Everyone! Please excuse the cross posting. The International Collection Librarian's Round Table (or ICLR) will be meeting virtually on Friday, November 10th at 2pm. Please join us to discuss tips and tricks on selecting for your International or World Language Collections, ESL/ELL/ESOL Programming, resources and more. For more information or questions, please feel free to reach out to me! Below is the zoom link containing the link for our Fall Meeting. Topic: ICLR Fall Meeting 2023 Time: Nov 10, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81433964968 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81433964968&sa=D&sou…> Meeting ID: 814 3396 4968 Passcode: 570155 Hope to see you there! Shannnon O'Leary *Shannon O'Leary *| International Librarian (she/her/hers) Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Office: * 248-349-0720 Ext: 7287 www.novilibrary.org Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?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_…> *Inform. Inspire. Include.* <https://mysignature.io/editor?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=signature&utm…>

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