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(Prelude to) Preservation Week 2023
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

The Library of Congress, Preservation Directorate is hosting four webinars this year for Preservation Week. Although Preservation Week officially starts April 30th we are offering events the week before. Monday through Thursday we will be presenting webinars every day at 11 am (EDT). On Friday April 28, the Library is hosting NEH and FAIC's Held In Trust National Convening onsite. For those interested in virtually attending this conference, please see the link below. Webinars: Mapping our Collections with Scientific Imaging, Monday, April 24, 11 am EDT Presented by Eric Monroe, PhD., Head Scientific Laboratory Section, Preservation Research and Testing Division Many people are unfamiliar with "imaging" in collections care and the various methods by which it can be applied. In our imaging of collections, we add more than a visual image of the library or heritage object, we go beneath the layers, and capture a range of information with various scientific instrumentation. Hear about some of our imaging techniques such as multispectral imaging, IRENE, and more. Register here for Mapping our Collections with Scientific Imaging<https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/4816812224758/WN_EwYjfTidTB2K54dRA…>. Assessing Collections for Space and Condition, Tuesday, April 25, 11 am EDT Presented by Beatriz Haspo, Collections Officer, Collection Management Division The Library of Congress struggles with storage space like any other institution. This webinar will discuss Preservation's efforts to create an integrated approach to space management and collection needs assessment for its vast collection. Register here for Assessing Collections for Space and Condition<https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/1916812228816/WN_isABwTwtSDWR2HsF1…>. Web Archiving at the Library of Congress: Preserving Internet History for Memory and Research, Wednesday, April 26, 11 am EDT Presented by Senior Digital Collection Specialists Lauren Baker, Grace Bicho, and Chase Dooley The Library of Congress Web Archive manages, preserves, and provides access to archived web content selected by subject experts from across the Library. Three experts from the Library's Web Archiving Program team will present an overview of web archiving, highlighting what web archiving is, who does it and why it is important, and how we approach preservation of web content at the Library of Congress using the United States Election Web Archive as an example. Register here for Web Archiving at the Library of Congress<https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/6816812230152/WN_9W4JSSOxQ_SOkKbJx…>. An Introduction to the Conservation Internship at the Library of Congress, Thursday, April 27, 11 am EDT Presented by Advanced Conservation Interns Meredith French, Veronica Mercado, Emily Mercer The photograph, paper, and book sections in the Library of Congress Conservation Laboratory hosts advanced conservation interns from the Buffalo State University and the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation. Book intern, Verónica Mercado, will present on the path students take to pursue art conservation, while photograph intern Emily Mercer and paper intern Meredith French will showcase treatments they are conducting at the lab. Register here for An Introduction to the Conservation Internship at the Library of Congress<https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/4716812233545/WN_Tpmges6IRzulgtGVL…>. All webinars will be recorded and posted on our website, this process usually takes 1-3 months. You can find all our past recordings here<https://www.loc.gov/preservation/outreach/presweek/index_presweek.html>. Please request ADA accommodations at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ada(a)loc.gov. Held in Trust National Convening Friday, April 28 Held in Trust<https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/programs/held-in-trust> is a four-year cooperative agreement between the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) to evaluate the state of preservation and conservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the United States. The Convening will be an exciting way to discuss the findings of the project, suggest future directions for the field, and outline the vision of a thriving, equitable, and just community of practice everyone has helped us create. For more information and registration click here<https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/programs/held-in-trust…>. ------------------------------ Amelia Parks Preservation Education Librarian Library of Congress Washington DC ampar(a)loc.gov

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Free STEM Project Resource - highly recommend
by Lisa Waskin 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

I wanted to share a free resource I became aware of today through Michigan Tech's Mind Trekkers program. I spent a fantastic morning up at Lake Superior State University, which was hosting a Mind Trekkers event for the Eastern Upper Peninsula's middle school students. We had over 400 area students from the Superior District Library's service area come through, and the people from Tech shared with us the resources that are available for free online at their site at https://www.mtu.edu/mindtrekkers/ They have over 200 STEM projects, including instructions, links to YouTube videos, and even where to buy the supplies on Amazon. All Free. Our project was the Human Tuning Fork, and if you haven't done this, I highly recommend trying it. All you need is an all-metal item like a spoon, fork, spatula, or metal slinky (I highly recommend the slinky), some string, and your two index fingers. All of the projects listed on their site would make great in-library programs, as well as easy to make take-home kits for families for all ages. The people from Tech were helpful, friendly, and couldn't thank us enough for participating in the event. If you want more information from them, their contact email is: Mind Trekkers mindtrekkers(a)mtu.edu<mailto:mindtrekkers@mtu.edu>. Thanks, and have a great weekend. Lisa Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Copyright Spring/Summer 2023 Discussion Series Line-Up
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

For those of you interested in learning more about copyright and digital libraries, the Open Copyright Education Advisory Network (OCEAN)<https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/oceancopyright/home> has an upcoming series starting in May covering a variety of copyright-related topics. Please see list below of upcoming discussion topics and registration links to attend virtually. 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] ________________________________ Registration is now open! Join OCEAN<http://oceancopyright.org/> on Zoom for their upcoming Discussion Series. As always, we do not charge fees to attend but registration is required. And finally, we ask that all participants please respect OCEAN's Code of Conduct.<https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/oceancopyright/resources/our-code-of-con…> May 5, 2023 @ noon Eastern: The Internet Archive Case Update and Discussion About Controlled Digital Lending What does the current Federal Court decision in Hachette v. Internet Archive mean for the cultural heritage community? How might it affect the application of fair use in libraries, archives and museums? Once more, join panelists Michelle Wu, Georgetown University<https://gufaculty360.georgetown.edu/s/contact/00336000014RgZwAAK/michelle-wu>, Pia Hunter, Associate Director for Research and Instruction and faculty, University of Illinois, College of Law<https://law.illinois.edu/faculty-research/faculty-profiles/pia-m-hunter/>, and Kyle K. Courtney, Copyright Advisor and Program Manager, Harvard University<https://scholar.harvard.edu/kcourtney/biocv>, and Chair, Library Futures<https://www.libraryfutures.net/board/kyle-courtney> to discuss the implications of the lower court decision and the appeal. <https://miamioh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcuiopjIqGtbNph1ZHdFCZGVcREB6IZ…> Click to Register for The Internet Archive Case Update and Discussion About Controlled Digital Lending<https://miamioh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcuiopjIqGtbNph1ZHdFCZGVcREB6IZ…> June 2, 2023 @ noon Eastern: A Primer on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Should libraries, archives and museums be concerned about potential amendments to Section 230 and if so, why? Currently, section 230 exempts social media platforms from being responsible for the content that they host. Congress is examining the viability of this exemption and considering stricter liability for hosted and moderated content. Join faculty to learn about the copyright adjacent issue of section 230, potential amendments and implications for cultural heritage organizations participating in social media. Join panelists Katherine Klosek, Director Information Policy, ARL<https://www.arl.org/people/katherine-klosek/>, Scott Wilkens, Senior Counsel, Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University<https://knightcolumbia.org/bios/view/-10> and other panelists to learn about the complexity of library, archive and museum social media participation, the proposed changes and the impact they may have on cultural heritage organizations. Click to Register for A Primer on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act<https://miamioh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdeqqrD0vE9WrQ4Rutt4k6SVFK5wuoh…> June 16 @ noon Eastern: All Rights Issues Concerning Preservation in a Contemporary Context What rights issues are implicated in preserving contemporary materials and objects? What are the rights issues related to the preservation of recordings and audio visual materials? What are the hidden rights issues that can pause a preservation project or initiative? Will the law change to address complex media preservation needs? Join panelists Brandon Butler, Intellectual Property and Licensing Director, University of Virginia Library<https://www.library.virginia.edu/staff/bcb4y> and Law and Policy Advisory to the Software Preservation Network<https://www.softwarepreservationnetwork.org/brandon-butler/>, Rina Elster Pantalony, Director Copyright Advisory Services<https://copyright.columbia.edu/about/rina-elster-pantalony-biography.html>, Columbia University Libraries and co-author of WIPO's Preservation Toolkit <https://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/doc_details.jsp?doc_id=597091> and others to discuss all rights issues about the preservation of collections in a contemporary context. Click to Register for All Rights Issues Concerning Preservation in a Contemporary Context<https://miamioh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf-itrjIoEtIe8gtGSCM-wi8aZH6Nrs…> June 30 @ noon Eastern: The Importance of Workflows in Risk Assessment When Sharing Collections Online How do you include risk assessment operationally? Where in a digitization workflow does it arise and should it be addressed? Join authors Jody Elizabeth Bailey, Carrie Hintz, Melanie Kowalski, and Sarah Quigley when they present, discuss and answer questions about their new publication entitled Finding Balance: Collaborative Workflows for Risk Management in Sharing Cultural Heritage Collections Online<https://www.oercommons.org/courses/finding-balance-subtitle-collaborative-w…>, an OER publication that is part of the Scholarly Communications Notebook, an IMLS-funded collection. Click to Register for The Importance of Workflows in Risk Assessment When Sharing Collections Online<https://miamioh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuceurrzIiHdYB9ELd1t7cpqCp9qb_SJ…> Placeholder: Andy Warhol Fair Use Case We are all waiting for the US Supreme Court to release the opinion in the Andy Warhol Fair Use Case<https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/andy-warhol-foundation-for-the-…>. Do you want to be on an announcement list for a Discussion Series event on the US Supreme Court opinion? Registration is forthcoming for an announcement list<https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/oceancopyright/news/our-events-more?auth…>. Best, Carla [https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/LYcHOBF4_7mDVzFdF5J_oqMqH1eA9P71qRRRFIKaN…]<http://miamioh.edu/about-miami/recognition/index.html> Carla Myers Coordinator of Scholarly Communications Miami University Libraries 151 South Campus Avenue, Room 303B Oxford, OH 45056 O: 513-529-3935 | www.lib.miamioh.edu<http://www.lib.miamioh.edu/> The information presented in this email is intended for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice.

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New Director Opportunities - Rocky River Public Library (OH) and Minerva Public Library (OH)
by Beth Barker 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Library Director - Rocky River Public Library (OH) The Rocky River Public Library (OH)<https://rrpl.org/> Board of Trustees seeks a proven communicator with strong organizational management skills and a willingness to build community relationships as its next Library Director. A previous Library Journal Star library, RRPL serves the nearly 22,000 residents of the city from a historic single 56,500 sq. ft. branch with 58.43 FTE and a $4.8 million budget. The seven-member Board of Trustees is appointed by the Rocky River City Schools Board of Education. Library highlights include the Cowan Pottery Museum, numerous individualized services for patrons, and membership in the robust CLEVNET consortium. Key initiatives are ongoing implementation of the strategic plan, fiscally responsible management of the public's dollars funding the library, and active leadership that recognizes and appreciates the value of the RRPL staff. Situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Rocky River is a picturesque westside suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Residents enjoy proximity to both the lake and downtown, an excellent school system, and access to the Cleveland Metroparks. This walkable and bikeable city is home to many unique and locally owned retail shops, breweries, restaurants, and service providers. Only 9 miles from downtown Cleveland, you are a short drive to multiple professional sports venues, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and Playhouse Square (the second largest unified arts complex in the U.S.). The region is also home to many private and public higher education institutions like Case Western Reserve University, Baldwin Wallace College, and Cleveland State University as well as the nationally renowned Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Responsibilities: The Library Director's responsibilities include but are not limited to upholding the library's mission and always imparting a positive impression of the library to the public; demonstrating a positive attitude and supporting library goals and objectives; managing the development of the strategic plan and its implementation; networking with peers and community leaders for continuous improvement of the library; modeling and reinforcing excellent customer service; responding swiftly, professionally, and equitably to patron-raised concerns ; coaching, training, and mentoring managers both in the effective performance of their duties and in managing the people who report to them, while interacting and communicating with the entire staff; preparing and presenting monthly reports for the Board of Trustees reporting library activities, issues, etc.; and coordinating communication and information exchange between Fiscal Officer, Deputy Fiscal Officer, HR Generalist, and Deputy Director. Qualifications: A Master of Library Science or Library Information Sciences degree from an ALA-accredited school and a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a public library environment are required. Demonstrated strategic planning and budgetary experience and previous experience at a management level with community agencies and local government are preferred. The ideal candidate will possess previous experience with a renovation or building project, demonstrated success managing a multi-layered organization, and an understanding of how to balance library principles with community needs and expectations. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $110,000 - $120,000 (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 Brian C. Hare<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com> (brianhare(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on May 28, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/rocky-river/. Director - Minerva Public Library (OH) The Minerva Public Library (OH)<https://www.minervalibrary.info/> Board of Trustees seeks a Library Director who is a creative and innovative thinker ready to lead the library into a new future. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who can bring out the best in a dedicated staff, and effectively represent and promote the library in the community with energy and enthusiasm. In a campus-like setting adjacent to Minerva Elementary School and the YMCA, the 24,000-square-foot building was completely renovated in 2003 and provides ample space for programs and meetings as well as a 98,000-item collection. The library's service area includes portions of three counties with just under 12,000 residents. A staff of thirteen (9.5 FTE) serves 6,800 local cardholders. Ohio's Public Library Fund supplies almost all of the current operating budget of $850,000, and thoughtful planning has built a strong capital projects fund. The Director will have the opportunity to set a new course for the library using strategic and facilities planning to develop new programs and services to meet changing community needs and expectations - all while maintaining strong fiscal practices. The Director will also work to develop new partnerships with local agencies and community groups. The Village of Minerva, with a population of 3,680, lies in a corner of rural Stark County within an easy drive of the cities of Canton, Louisville, and Alliance. A friendly, close-knit community, village residents are proud of the local schools, the revived business district, and the completely renovated historic Roxy Theater. Community institutions have strong local support with the Village Government, local schools, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Historical Society all viewing the library as an important community asset. Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director ensures the efficient and effective overall operation of the library; oversees the development and implementation of strategic and operational goals and objectives; develops policies and plans for Board approval and implements practices and procedures to carry them out; works with the Fiscal Officer to develop and manage the library budget; represents the library in the community and collaborates effectively with other community agencies and organizations; assures adequate staffing levels and appropriate training and development of staff; acts as Adult Services Manager and manages and develops the adult materials collection; provides service desk support as needed. Qualifications: A master's degree in library science (M.L.S. or M.L.I.S.) from an American Library Association accredited institution or a bachelor's degree and significant job-related coursework or training, with preference given to candidates with a master's degree. Previous management/supervisory experience in a public library is required. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative and making sound decisions, while working successfully with others and participating effectively as part of a team; the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form; experience in collaboration or partnerships with non-library groups or agencies; and adult collection development and programming experience. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $55,000 - $70,000 (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 Brian C. Hare<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com> (brianhare(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on May 28, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/minerva/. 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 book are gone
by Deb Hemmye 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

All of the YA books are gone. Stay tuned for Batch #2! Deb Hemmye (she, her, hers) Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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Art Items in Makerspace Areas
by COO Elyshia Hoekstra 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Happy Friday Library Land, I am looking for some ideas. We recently had a former patron pass away and a fair-ish monetary donation was made to the library in his memory. Both he and his wife were artists, and one of our ideas was to add an art aspect to our makerspace area. However, I'm not sure what that would look like. Do any of you have any art pieces included in your makerspace areas? What do you have? Is it messy and/or expensive to maintain? Does it see a lot of traffic? Anything else I should keep in mind? You can reply to me off list at [ mailto:cooeh@llcoop.org | cooeh(a)llcoop.org ] . Thanks! Elyshia Hoekstra, Director Coopersville Area District Library 616-837-6809

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Register for MCLS Virtual Dialogue in May!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services invites you to connect with fellow librarians and library workers at our next Virtual Dialogue on Thursday, May 11, at 10:30am-noon Eastern (9:30-11am Central). Come share and learn from each other as we discuss big picture thinking and its role in cultivating a growth mindset. Registration is open now for dialogues on May 11, July 11, September 14, and November 8, at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues-2023. MCLS's Virtual Dialogues aren't a webinar or a workshop; instead, they are an opportunity for librarians and library workers from all levels and all types of libraries to talk about issues that are important to them by sharing thoughts, ideas, and insights with each other. We hope you can join us on May 11! 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@01D97440.5F36B4D0] 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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YA books
by Deb Hemmye 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

We are starting to weed our Young Adult collection and are hoping someone else might be able to save these books from a landfill (despite the fact that we send them to our recycling center, I have my doubts as to whether they actually get recycled). I've gone through all of our discards and removed any with yellowed pages, stains, tears, water wrinkles, etc. Most of these have only circ'd a couple of times. If you're interested, please send your Rides handle and the titles you want, or you can take the entire box. If there is interest, we have many, many more to come. Thanks! Deb Hemmye (she, her, hers) Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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Printing Error in Romantic Comedy
by Melissa C. 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Hi All, Just a heads-up, I came across a printing error in a hardcover copy of Curtis Sittenfeld's new book *Romantic Comedy*. Pages 152-185 are a reprint of pages 121-152, so there are 30 pages missing from the novel (and it's at a juicy part, too). You may want to check your copies. ISBN 9780399590948 Melissa Connolly Youth & Teen Services Librarian Oak Park Public Library mconnolly(a)oakparkmi.gov 248-691-7480 -- mac3g4(a)gmail.com

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free online astronomy program, April 25, Chasing Dark Skies - For Love of Milky Way Photography
by Jennifer Dye 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Adrian Bradley joins us again to show how to take photographs of the Milky Way. First you need to find a place where you can see it, despite the light bathing our night skies. Adrian explores how to take clear pictures using fairly standard photographic equipment. But if you happen to have a high-powered telescope and a top-of-the-line camera, his suggestions will still be useful. Adrian is active in many astronomical communities both nationally and locally. He has shared his experience about astrophotography several times for the DPL/WSU Planetarium series. DPL continues partnering with WSU's planetarium on these talks related to astronomy. Zoom link will be sent to registrants before program. Tuesday, April 25 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-milky-way-photography.eventbrite.com [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F492100499%2F13…]<https://dpl-milky-way-photography.eventbrite.com/> Chasing Dark Skies - For Love of Milky Way Photography<https://dpl-milky-way-photography.eventbrite.com/> Learn to take photographs showing the Milky Way. dpl-milky-way-photography.eventbrite.com Jennifer Jennifer Dye Acting Manager Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Knapp Branch 13330 Conant 313-481-1771 M, W, Sat 10-6 Tu, Th 12-8 Detroit, Michigan 48212

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