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by Gloria Groves 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

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Favorite Wordpress Themes?
by Melissa Adkins 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

Good Afternoon All, Since the departure of a staff member, I've taken a look at the backend of our website, and it's an utter mess. So many Frankensteined plug-ins, old pages, etc. In attempting to clean things up, I've also discovered that our theme is hard to edit and just not ideal. I plan to revamp the site, and am wondering if anybody has recommendations for a new theme in Wordpress that they find aesthetically pleasing and easy to edit. Any helpful tips or tricks are welcome; it's been a few years since I've done this kind of deep dive on transforming a website. Thanks, Melissa Adkins (she/her) Library Director Ecorse Public Library 4184 W. Jefferson Ave. Ecorse, MI 48229 313-389-2030 ecorselibrary(a)gmail.com

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Workshop Opportunity-Directing Helping Hands: Volunteer Management
by hamilton＠hsmichigan.org 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

The Historical Society of Michigan hosts monthly History Skills Workshops, and this months might be of interest to library staff. Larissa Nuñez, guest services and volunteer coordinator at the Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph, will be presenting on volunteer management. Volunteers are often an integral part of library staffing, but it can be tricky to get the help you need when folks are so busy. Come learn how to attract, train, manage, and reward the people who offer to help your organization. This virtual workshop takes place on Monday, August 28, from 9am to noon. More information and registration can be found at https://www.hsmichigan.org/learn/programs/workshops. If you have further questions, please dont hesitate to reach out by emailing hsm(a)hsmichigan.org <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> or by calling (800) 692-1828. Were more than happy to help! Best, Sarah Hamilton Editor in Chief, HSM Publications Historical Society of Michigan Meijer Center for Michigan History 7435 Westshire Dr. Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 324-1828 Fax: (517) 324-4370 Email: hamilton(a)hsmichigan.org <mailto:hamilton@hsmichigan.org> Web: www.hsmichigan.org <http://www.hsmichigan.org>

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Library of Michigan Public Library Financial Management - 3rd Cohort application open!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

A final reminder to apply by August 24th for the Public Library Financial Management cohort. Please see below for details and the application survey. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan >>> The 3rd Round of the Public Library Financial Management Cohort is open! The first two cohorts have been a great success, thanks in large part to the great work by the participants. If you have managerial financial responsibilities and want to learn more about public library financial management, please review the information below and sign up! The Library of Michigan works to provide library specific administrative training for public library staff. As part of this goal, LM is working with the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government to provide a public library financial management certificate program for a cohort of up to 30 public library staff members. Recommended participants are public library directors, budget administrators, and other public library staff with managerial financial management responsibilities. The cohort is a one-year series of classes focused on governmental financial accounting and policy development. The cohort does not include software or basic accounting instruction. The 3rd Cohort group timeline is October 2023 through September 2024. The Library Financial Management Certification Program includes six online courses: * Budgeting for Libraries * Purchasing * Governmental Accounting for Libraries * Internal Control for Libraries * Payroll Administration * Writing Financial Policies The Library of Michigan is underwriting the program costs. You can find more information on the cohort and classes as well as the application to participate here<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6187764/Library-of-Michigan-Public-Library-F…>. The application deadline is August 24th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. 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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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars Highlighted Content Sustainability 101<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/sustainability-101.html>: As we think about the future of our libraries and how we, as library leaders, help to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, we must confront the realities of climate change. No corner of the world will be left untouched by climate change. The 2019 report of the Lancet Countdown, a widely respected publication in the medical community, noted that “The life of every child born today will be profoundly affected by climate change. Without accelerated intervention, this new era will come to define the health of people at every stage of their lives.” This article is part of the series of resources and webinars<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/sustainable-libraries-resource…> created by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative team, in collaboration with WebJunction, to support libraries in creating a more sustainable future. Tackling Children’s Food Insecurity with Community Partners<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/tackling-food-insecurity.html>: The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) in Little Rock, Arkansas, adopted a strategic plan in 2019 to help identify and eliminate barriers faced by people throughout the communities they served. The City of Little Rock had been simultaneously exploring grant opportunities to help feed underserved children in the local area. CALS, in partnership with city directors, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, won a National League of Cities grant to initiate the project. Together, they partnered with vendors and feeding site sponsors to supply lunch to those who qualify, and the program expanded from there. Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 8 August 2023<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-acce…>: This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. 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/>. Climate Action Planning (Part 1): An Introduction Wednesday, August 16, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific ◆ 90 minutes Recording will be posted to: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/climate-action-planning-1.ht… Climate action requires a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions combined with increasing community resilience, all through a lens of climate justice. Join this webinar to find out where your time and energy can be best spent in the face of the overwhelming nature of climate action. Learn from library practitioners that have been early adopters of climate action through the award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program, to help organize your own thinking on how to implement a climate action plan at your library that will have the biggest impact locally and globally. Libraries Helping Refugees and New Immigrants Learn the US Financial System Tuesday, August 22, 2023 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/new-immigrants-financial-sys… Many refugees arriving in the US have spent all of their lives in a refugee camp before coming to the US, and most immigrants to the US come from countries with minimal infrastructure. Navigating the US financial system is an important skill these individuals must develop to thrive in their new home country. Libraries can provide some of that assistance. In this session, learn about free and trustworthy financial literacy resources developed specifically for new immigrants and refugees. Librarians will share how they work with new immigrant and refugee communities to provide this vital education. Climate Action Planning (Part 2): Disaster Preparedness and Community Resilience Tuesday, September 26, 2023 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 am Pacific ◆ 90 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/climate-action-planning-2.ht… This panel discussion will feature practitioners with deep experience in preparing both their libraries, and their communities, for the impacts of climate change. Our panel will speak to traditional disaster preparedness, business continuity planning, community resilience work, and preparing communities for severe weather events and the increased likelihood of food supply interruptions. While libraries are not first responders, they should be connected with the emergency management community and be positioned as part of both the short-term and long-term “first restorer” network as disruptions amplified by climate change happen with more frequency. 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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Technology Policy
by Bryonna Barton 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

Hello all, we are a class 4 library in rural Michigan, serving just over 12,000 individuals. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their technology policy, specifically if it has a section addressing minor use and violation protocol. We have had issues recently with minors violating our overall policy, but no policy guidelines for minors who violate the it and no specific guidelines for minor use. Thank you in advanced! Best, *Bryonna Barton* Library Director Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 517-663-0950 x401 bbarton(a)eradl.org

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Free "Public Librarianship in Contentious Times" event 9/19 in Ann Arbor & via livestream. Free hotel rooms (details apply)
by Kristin Fontichiaro 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

Hello! The U-M School of Information and the Michigan Library Association are co-sponsoring PUBLIC LIBRARIANSHIP IN CONTENTIOUS TIMES, a day of expert presentations, conversation, and activity around the First Amendment. Since COVID-19, outside groups – often well-funded and formed online – have mobilized to demand the removal of library books whose characters, plots, biographies, or information do not agree with their individual beliefs. These demands for libraries to bypass First Amendment rights are causing unprecedented friction for a profession whose core beliefs include access for all and collections that represent a wide range of perspectives and human experiences. In this daylong conference, we’ll hear from experts on online communities, social media policies for public institutions, and online privacy and security. You’ll learn more about the resources available to libraries – from toolkits to public opinion surveys - from the Michigan Library Association. You’ll gain insight about how you can find calm and empowerment as you work to maintain First Amendment rights for all in your community. And you’ll have time to talk with other public librarians and those who care about access to information. While this event is geared for public librarians, all are welcome, including library trustees, library school or iSchool students, library workers from other library types, and First Amendment advocates. *ON-CAMPUS ATTENDEES *receive free breakfast and lunch, parking, and access to all agenda activities. Attendees who register by September 5 will receive a complimentary copy of *Free Speech: From Core Values to Current Debates* <https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/free-speech/1915381BFB4FF7EAB7F3F4C0DC…>, co-authored by keynote speaker Len Niehoff and E. Thomas Sullivan. Michigan public library employees who register by August 16 and live more than one hour from Ann Arbor may request complimentary overnight accommodations when registering. VIRTUAL ATTENDEES receive free, live Zoom Webinar access to the welcome and panel discussion, keynote address, and MLA resources presentation. *This event is co-sponsored by the **University of Michigan School of Information* <http://si.umich.edu/>* and the **Michigan Library Association* <https://www.milibraries.org/>*. **Support provided by UMSI's William W. Bishop Lectureship Fund and Frost Open Access Fund.* Register and find more information here: http://umsi.info/bannedbooks -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Ecorse Public Library Job Opening - Library Assistant
by Alice Howard 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

Ecorse Public Library is hiring! We are hiring a part time library assistant to join our team! Information included in the attached job description. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * 24 hours per week, including weekends * $16 per hour HOW TO APPLY/CONTACT: Applications are available at the [ https://www.ecorsemi.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportuniti… | City of Ecorse website ] . Please send a completed application, cover letter, and resume to: Melissa Adkins Library Director 4184 W Jefferson Ecorse, MI 48229 [ mailto:madkins@ecorse.lib.mi.us | madkins(a)ecorse.lib.mi.us ] _______________ Alice Howard (she/her) Librarian and Programming Coordinator Ecorse Public Library 4184 W. Jefferson Ave. Ecorse, MI 48229

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Free labels
by Gloria Groves 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Hello, We have the following free labels available. Please send your rides #. [image: image.png] [image: image.png] -- Gloria Groves (She/Her/Hers) Supervisor - Circulation Services 517-265-2265 ggroves(a)adrian.lib.mi.us

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makerspace/AV lab ideas
by Laura Hauch 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Hello library land, We are applying for a large grant, and my director told me to create a dream list of things we would want for a makerspace/smart lab/ AV lab/studio type space. If you have a space like this, what do you have in it? What do you recommend? What should I look into? I appreciate any help! -- *Laura Hauch* Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org

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