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Cass District Library - Need DVD + Audio Book boxes - ZV056
by Shiloh Pawelski 10 May '23

10 May '23

Hi there, all! Would anyone be able to spare some DVD and audio book boxes? We are quite low! Agency code ZV056 Take care, Shiloh -- *Shiloh Pawelski* *Interloan Coordinator * *Cass District Library* 319 M 62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 *269. 357 -7822 ext. 102*

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 May '23

10 May '23

Highlighted Content * Sustainable Libraries: Resources and Webinars for Climate Action<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/sustainable-libraries-resource…>: WebJunction and the Sustainable Libraries Initiative<https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/> are collaborating to offer a set of resources to support libraries as they address the greatest threat to global health and the grandest challenge of our time: climate change. This collection of resources and webinars are designed to help library practitioners by providing real-world examples of libraries successfully engaging in sustainable thinking in ways that align our profession’s core values with decisions around services, programs, governance, operations, and partnerships. * Partner with Indie Authors to Share Diverse Stories<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/partner-with-indie-authors.html>: Despite efforts to increase representation in publishing, the industry remains predominantly white. Authors of color often face a range of challenges, including difficulty finding literary agents, limited access to publishing opportunities, and insufficient marketing and promotion. Richard E. Ashby, Jr. aims to change this through his work with Literacy Nation, which advocates for diversity and inclusion in books and digital resources in libraries. * Introducing a School Librarian's Information Shelf<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/explore-school-library-resourc…>: School librarians and staff help prepare all students for success. A shifting educational landscape presents new opportunities and challenges, requiring fresh approaches to the important work of empowering students. A School Librarian’s Information Shelf offers curated resources with actionable advice, including recorded presentations, topical articles, and practical toolkits. WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://learn.webjunction.org/>. Library Safety and Security: A Holistic Approach Wednesday, May 18, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 90 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-safety-and-security.… Creating a safe environment for the public, staff, and collections is a top concern for libraries. As a public space, this sometimes means that library staff are faced with behavior or events that may feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or illegal. Although we can’t predict or control every situation, we can be prepared to effectively respond to a range of scenarios. This session will present a holistic approach for creating safe environments, through strong community relationships, inclusive policies, and empowered staff. Using a trauma-informed, human-centered lens we will explore strategies to create a library where staff possess the skills, and feel prepared, to manage what comes through the doors. School Librarians Lead Learning and Transformation Tuesday, May 23, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/school-librarians-lead-learn… School libraries play a vital role in preparing students for educational and economic success in our rapidly changing, technologically driven, and globally connected world. School librarians are leading the way by reimagining and redesigning their libraries to support new models of learning, engagement, and partnerships for success. The new School Librarian’s Information Shelf provides videos, articles and tools that offer recommendations and strategies related to creating powerful storytelling for advocacy, designing student-centered spaces, supporting inquiry-driven learning, offering compassionate makerspaces, and implementing innovative virtual teaching and learning practices. Join this webinar for an introduction to the School Librarian’s Information Shelf and to learn more from practitioners who have applied transformative practices to their school libraries. Promoting Voter and Civic Engagement at Your Library Tuesday, June 6, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/promoting-voter-engagement.h… National Voter Registration Day<https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/> (NVRD) is a nonpartisan civic holiday aimed at creating awareness of voter registration opportunities for those who may not otherwise register. Libraries can play a crucial role in promoting voter engagement and education by providing registration forms, hosting candidate events, and offering resources such as voter guides and sample ballots. Libraries can also serve as community hubs for voter engagement activities, bringing together local organizations and elected officials to promote voter participation. Join this webinar to learn about the types of resources and services your library can provide to support voter registration and civic engagement. By participating in NVRD, libraries of all sizes and types can help ensure that all citizens have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote and participate fully in our democracy. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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.

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Clinton Macomb Public Library is hiring! FT Outreach Manager - Children's & Teen Services
by Lisa Hernandez 10 May '23

10 May '23

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is seeking a high quality candidate with outstanding customer service skills to join our library team as a Full-Time Outreach Manager - Children's & Teen Services. This position includes providing excellent districtwide library services, collections, programs and spaces targeted at customers ages birth through 20 through outreach in the library's service area. We offer a pleasant work environment with clean and modern facilities. This position will be based primarily out of the Main Library. This person will report to the Head of Children's & Teen Services. Please visit our website for the complete job post https://cmpl.org/employment/ . Thank you & we look forward to hearing from you.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth webinar 5/18 11am ET
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 May '23

10 May '23

Our friends at the Indiana State Library will be hosting a webinar titled Port in the Storm: How you can support LGBTQ+ Youth next Thursday, 5/18 at 11am ET. Interested folks can register here: https://indianastatelibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3743&l…. There is a link on the registration page that will be open through EOB Friday for folks to submit questions they hope will be addressed. The presenter may not be able to address every single one, but will do her best! Can't attend live? Request the recording here<https://forms.office.com/g/iMpu5MWPaw>. 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.

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Alpena County Library hosting Spark! Places of Innovation Exhibit
by Jessica Luther 10 May '23

10 May '23

Through a highly competitive application process, the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library was selected as a host site for the newest Smithsonian Museum on Main Street's national traveling exhibit, Spark! Places of Innovation. Facilitated jointly by Michigan Humanities and the Smithsonian Museum, the exhibit will begin its tour of Michigan in Alpena on May 20, 2023, and will be on display through July 1st. Spark! Places of Innovation explores the unique combination of places, people, and circumstances that sparks innovation and invention in rural communities. Inspired by an exhibition by the National Museum of American History, the exhibition features stories gathered from diverse communities across the nation. Photographs, engaging interactives, objects, videos, and augmented reality bring a multilayered experience to reveal the leaders, challenges, successes, and future of innovation in each town. People in small towns are revitalizing old neighborhoods, rejuvenating historic districts, establishing local industries, creating new festivals and cultural attractions, and much more. They are discovering the hidden potential in their places—often in local or regional history, sometimes in contemporary change such as new industry or demographic shifts, and always in the hearts of their people—and generating ideas that bring that potential to life. These small towns have big ideas for creating a better today and a more hopeful tomorrow. As part of the project, the Library will be creating its own traveling exhibit highlighting the innovation and creativity of the Alpena community throughout history and how that innovation impacted the region. A kick-off celebration and ribbon cutting will be held on May 20th beginning at 9:00 am. Activities will include a maker fair featuring local artisans and creators, games, an open MakerLab, and presentations with historians. A detailed schedule is listed below. The team at the Library has put together a variety of programs to complement the exhibit throughout the summer illustrating the different ways small towns inspire innovation. Led by Tina Markowski in the Adult Service Department, the project has been a wonderful way for different departments to collaborate on developing programs for the community. She worked with Nancy Mousseau in the IT and MakerLab departments and Don La Barre of Special Collections to put together an impressive slate of activities. The schedule of activities for the kickoff celebration is as follows: 9:30 am- Welcome from Jennifer Rupp, President and CEO of Michigan Humanities, and Tina Markowski, Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library 9:40 am- Exhibition Ribbon Cutting 10 am-3 pm- Maker Fair and open MakerLab 11 am- Inventing Economies of Speed: How Steam Engines Changed the World, State Historian Thomas Henthorn 1 pm- The Alpena Cement Industry - Sparking Innovation on Thunder Bay's shores for over 100 Years, Author Stephen Tongue For more information about the exhibit and activities, visit the Library’s website www.alpenalibrary.org. Spark: Places of Innovation has been made possible by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Spark: Places of Innovation is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils across the country. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. *Jessica Luther (she/her) * Interim Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [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_…>

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packing peanuts - ZV-341
by Joyce Gendron 10 May '23

10 May '23

Hey, all of you fabulous librarians! Our library could use some packing peanuts - enough to fill about two shoe boxes. And..Go! (Thank you!!) Joyce Gendron Waldron District Library ZV-341

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Genealogy events
by Jen Hassell 10 May '23

10 May '23

Hey Mich-lib, Are you or your patrons interested in genealogy? Baldwin Public Library is hosting a monthly series from May - September led by librarian and archivist Robbie Terman. The May events is hybrid so registrants can attend in person or virtually. The remaining months will be presented via Zoom as virtual only. You can pick which topics interest you and register below, it is not necessary to attend them all. May 11th: Studying the Census <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/W1h8UmJQDM/instances/dGB3apSGV…> June 8th: Interpreting Immigration Records <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/mOFL86WFOW/instances/M3oL5ElG4…> July 13th: Where are the Women? <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/G5g130Uenu/instances/Cmu6Hjm7o…> August 10th: Beyond the Brick Wall <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/qHEDkjaSwz/instances/3sqfWh1zb…> September 14th: Trees Made Easy <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/6ly9tKV5qu/instances/pCVvN0xgR…> Hope that some of you can join us! Jen Hassell Pronouns: she/her/hers Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4655 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/5861909?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/5861909?utm_medi…> [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_…>

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New Director at Alpena County Library
by Jessica Luther 09 May '23

09 May '23

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library Board of Trustees is delighted to announce they have selected a new director to lead the library into its next chapter. Debra Greenacre, currently the Executive Director of the Manistee County Library, will be taking the helm beginning June 15, 2023. Debra has 20 years of experience as a librarian, with 11 of those years serving in a director capacity. Board of Trustees President Joseph Garber shared, “I am very pleased and excited with the hiring of Debra Greenacre as Library Director. Debra has all of the qualifications, experience, and skills needed to lead and manage our Library. Debra has great vision and ideas to keep the Library moving forward to provide quality programming and a collection that will meet the needs of all our patrons.” When discussing the transition with Greenacre, she said, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join the dedicated team at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library as the Library Director. I look forward to moving to Alpena and connecting with the community." The search for a new library director was extensive and thorough, being facilitated by library human resources consultant, Brian Mortimore SPHR, of Mortimore Consulting, LLC. A public open house will be held for the community to welcome Greenacre with a date to be announced in the near future. *Jessica Luther (she/her) * Interim Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [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_…>

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MCLS's Next Virtual Dialogue is Thursday!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 09 May '23

09 May '23

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services' next Virtual Dialogue is coming up this week! Gather with fellow librarians and library workers on Thursday, May 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) to discuss big picture thinking and its role in cultivating a growth mindset. Librarians and library workers at all levels and library types are invited to share and learn from each other! MCLS's Virtual Dialogues aren't a webinar or a workshop; instead, it's an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and insights with other participants as we connect and engage around a topic that impacts libraries. Register now for Thursday's Virtual Dialogue. Registration is open at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues-2023. You can also register for future dialogues, all around a different component of cultivating a growth mindset in libraries. Dialogues are scheduled for July 11, September 14, and November 8. We hope you can join us and look forward to connecting with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, & Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01D9828E.6BDC0AD0] 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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Free Color Toner
by Pam Ballett 09 May '23

09 May '23

Hi All! We have color toner replacement for MX36 for a Sharp copy machine: yellow, magenta and cyan. Let me know if you can use it and I'll send it through RIDES! Pam Ballett Director Schoolcraft Community Library 330 N Centre Schoolcraft MI 49087 269 679-5959 “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King www.schoolcraftlibrary.org

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