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ALA #TakeActionDay!
by Lester, Kathy 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Today is *#TakeActionForLibrariesDay,* a part of the National Library Week Celebration. ALA is asking all advocates to take action by asking your US Legislators to endorse the Right to Read Act and support equity of access to effective school libraries staffed by certified school librarians. It is easy to take action at this link: https://t.co/Oa2kTyeJpe Here is one Twitter post about this: https://twitter.com/ALALibrary/status/1651613954177728514 Please take action and spread the word! Below is some information about the US Right to Read Act 2023. Thank you so much! --Kathy Lester As AASL President, I'm so excited to announce that Senator Reed and Representative Grijalva reintroduced the Right to Read Act yesterday with endorsement from ALA, AASL, NEA, AFT, NCTE, and PEN America. AASL has worked diligently and collaboratively with the ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office and Senator Reed's and Representative Grijalva's Offices on this bill which is intended to increase equity of access for all students to effective school libraries staffed by state-certified school librarians. It supports recruitment, retention, and professional development for state-certified school librarians. The legislation also protects the Constitutional rights of students to access information and school libraries and would extend liability protection to all education staff including school librarians. Finally, the Right to Read Act improves federal collection of statistics about school libraries. Here are: Senator Reed's Tweet: https://twitter.com/SenJackReed/status/1651320178364252160 Senator Reed's Press Release: https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/as-some-states-seek-to-ban-librar… ALA's Press Release: https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/04/ala-aasl-praise-library-leg… Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA *Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014, * Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) *President, 2022-2023* American Association of School Librarians (AASL) *Councilor At Large* American Library Association (ALA) *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach, * *East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2019-2022* *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimasl.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> "Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian" --American Association of School Librarians <http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/advocacy/tools/doc…> (AASL)

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Resources for working with challenging Friends Group
by Elizabeth Campion 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Hi! I'm looking for information on the requirements of a Friends of the Library Group to be deemed active. I realize some groups have bylaws that require regular meetings, treasurer's reports, etc. But what if a group does not have bylaws. As a 501(c)3 are they required to have regular meetings? What if they don't? What if a group is raising money through used book sales in the library but has not given any of the proceeds to the library in years? What other requirements might there be for a group to maintain its status. Thank you, Elizabeth Campion, President Board of Trustees Harper Woods Public Library

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Free: DVD cases
by Melissa Goins 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Good afternoon, We have about 80 DVD cases (non-locking) that need a new home. We use locking cases and move them immediately. They are new. A handful are Blu-ray. Send your RIDES code if you would like them. ~Melissa Melissa Goins Library Director *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* ------------------------------ [image: Logo] <https://htlibrary.org> Harrison Township Public Library (586) 329-1261 mgoins(a)htlibrary.org www.htlibrary.org [image: Facebook icon] <https://facebook.com/htlibrary> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/HarrisonTwpLib> [image: Youtube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIwmWx3ujEkrzcVOJsxjXw> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrison-township-public-library/> [image: Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/htplibrary/> 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A • Harrison Township, MI 48045

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Upcoming DPL Zoom Program About Detroit's Jewish History
by Megan Summers 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Good afternoon! May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and the Detroit Public Library is honoring our city's Jewish history by hosting a virtual discussion with the Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage. Please help us spread the word! Title: The First 100 Years of Jewish Detroit: 1850-1950 Date/Time: Wed, May 24, 2023, 6:00 PM Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-first-100-years-of-jewish-detroit-1850-195… In the span of a century, Detroit’s Jewish population grew from 51 people to more than 80,000. Join Archivists Laura Gottlieb and Robbie Terman from the Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage as they explore why Jewish people flocked to Detroit and how they created a thriving community. Robbie Terman is the Director of the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Laura Gottlieb is the Director of Cultural Resources at Temple Beth El where she oversees the Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives and Prentis Memorial Library. Both archivists hold a Master of Library and Information Science and Certification in Archival Administration from Wayne State University. As part of the Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage, Robbie and Laura team up to bring history to life through engaging events, exhibits, lectures, workshops, and more. To learn more about the Jampel Center, visit mijewishheritage.org. This free event will take place on Zoom. Please register in order to receive an email with the link to join on the day of the program. Best, Megan Summers (she/her) Librarian II Jefferson Branch Detroit Public Library 12350 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234 (313) 481-1760 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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New Job Opportunity- Director - Hennepin County Library (MN)
by Beth Barker 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Director - Hennepin County Library (MN) The Hennepin County Library (MN)<http://hclib.org/> seeks a leader with a combination of confidence and humility, vision and curiosity, and a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as its next Library Director. Consistently rated one of the top public library systems in the country, Hennepin County Library serves 1.3 million residents over 611 square miles, including the city of Minneapolis, through its 41 libraries, outreach services, and website. Hennepin County is the largest county government in Minnesota and the Library is one department within the Resident Services line of business. Hennepin County and its departments have organized themselves strategically around reducing interconnected disparities that separate our residents who are thriving from those who are not. The Library Director will work closely with other departments to leverage library programs and services to improve life outcomes for all residents. The Director will be responsible for the $71.9 million operating budget along with strong support from local government, area partner organizations, and the expertise of talented library staff (535 FTE). Hennepin County Library's highlights include the popular and engaging Mary Ann Key Book Club, its work in countywide disparity reduction, a longstanding commitment to excellence in services to youth, and participation in the Metropolitan Library Services Agency. With 100+ lakes and the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities metro area offers an unparalleled quality of life that includes diverse communities, exceptional school districts, distinguished universities including the University of Minnesota, a vibrant arts/theater/music community, easily accessible natural resources, and six professional sports teams. The region is a foodie's delight with a booming restaurant scene full of James Beard award nominees, including some of the country's top Black, Native, Hmong, and Latino/a/x chefs and restauranteurs. As the most populous county in Minnesota, Hennepin has all the amenities of a large metro area. With ten Fortune 500 companies, the county is home to public and private institutions that reinvest in their communities. In recent years, the area has received accolades for the top 5 best park systems in America (The Trust for the Public Land, 2022), the top 3 happiest states in the US (WalletHub, 2022), and the most vibrant art communities in America (National Center for Arts Research, 2022). Responsibilities: The Director's responsibilities include but are not limited to meeting the expectations of patrons and communicating customer focus to the organization; providing effective leadership to direct reports and the organization as an experienced, visionary leader; establishing trusting and respectful relationships with others; communicating a compelling and inspired vision and sense of core purpose; developing relationships with partners on the county, regional, state and national level; establishing effective relationships with labor organizations, communities, advisory boards, and elected officials; fostering commitment and building support for a diverse and inclusive organization that reflects the residents we serve; and managing a broad spectrum of resources including staff, financial and capital projects, and technology. Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria for consideration: * Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school and seven years of management or administrative experience * Master's degree in a related field and seven years of management or administrative experience * Bachelor's degree in a related field and nine years of management or administrative experience The ideal candidate will have experience leading through cycles of change; an understanding of and ability to communicate and engage with a broad diversity of individuals; experience inspiring an organization's leaders to dream confidently; and demonstrating a strong social and emotional awareness as a leader. Compensation: The targeted salary range is $190,000 - $213,562 (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 Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> (karenmiller(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on June 4, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/hennepin/. Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (cell) 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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YA Labels for grabs
by Kathleen Dimond 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

We have 4 boxes of 500 YA labels to rehome. Please let me know if you're interested. [image: image.png] Kathy Dimond -- Kathleen Dimond Manchester District Library 912 City Street Manchester, MI 48158 734.428.8045 kdimond(a)manchesterlibrary.info

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Update Great British Baking Show Presentation
by Jackie Hay 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Hello Everyone: Thank you for the overwhelming response! We're probably set on partner libraries; however, here's the speaker's website if you would like to arrange a similar program. https://teawithclaire.com/ Thank you! Jackie Hay *Jackie Hay* (she/her) Adult Services Librarian Rochester Hills Public Library jackie.hay(a)rhpl.org 248-650-7156

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Program recommendation: Irene Miller "Into No Man's Land"
by David Stokes 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Hello there, Last night we hosted author & Holocaust survivor Irene Miller for her memoir* Into No Man's Land: A Historical Memoir*. Her presentation was both powerful and captivating, while her message of tolerance, and the dangers of totalitarianism, remain timely & relevant today. She is an in-demand speaker who presents widely in Michigan, the United States and Canada at at professional conferences, military groups, at NASA Space Center, labor unions, churches, schools, universities, adult education centers, and many other organizations and social clubs. If you've not had her out to your library before I highly recommend her. Her website for more info: https://www.irenemillerspeaker.com/home David M. Stokes Adult Services Librarian Adult Services Dept. Milford Public Library 330 Family Dr. Milford, MI 48381 248-684-0845, ext. 305 dstokes(a)milfordlibrary.info *"The first chapter sells the book; the last chapter sells the next book."-Mickey Spillane* <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free.www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Great British Baking Show Presentation
by Jackie Hay 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Hello Everyone: Rochester Hills Public Library is looking for 3-4 libraries to partner with us for a Great British Bake Off Presentation from Claire Evans. Claire has presented at several libraries on a variety of UK food and travel topics. Her Great British Bake Off themed presentation is centered around tea, regional specialties, and their origins. The deadline to partner with us is June 9th. Patrons will sign up through our event calendar and the program will be presented through Zoom. Cost per library will be $137 billed to their organization. The date and time is set for September 7th at 7 PM which will coincide with the new season of The Great British Bake Off Show. Please let us know if you are interested in partnering with us for a great program! Thank you, Jackie Hay *Jackie Hay* (she/her) Adult Services Librarian Rochester Hills Public Library jackie.hay(a)rhpl.org 248-650-7156

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Register Now - Library Law Spotlight: Actions NOT Words- Addressing Illegal and Harmful Behavior Using Existing Laws
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

May 5, 2023, 10:00am-11:30am (ET) - Actions NOT Words - Addressing Illegal and Harmful Behavior Using Existing Laws Verbal abuse, harassment, stalking, theft, threats, vandalism. Michigan libraries are experiencing a rise in the incidents of disturbing and frightening patron behavior connected to book challenges and other controversial topics. While there are few laws that specifically protect libraries, there are existing laws that criminalize certain behaviors. This session will discuss these laws and how to recognize whether behavior might fall within their limits, and, how to initiate a legal complaint. Participants in this event will be able to: 1) Identify Michigan laws protecting against theft, assault, harassment, stalking and other behaviors on the rise in libraries. 2) Discover how to recognize if a behavior might fall under one of these laws. 3) Identify steps to take to initiate appropriate legal action to deter illegal behavior. Instructor: Clare Membiela, MLS, JD, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan 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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