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Retirement
by Hudson CDL Director 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Greetings! Tomorrow, Thursday April 13th from 10-6:30 the Hudson Friends of the Library are hosting an open house for Joann Simmons, soon to be former director of HCDL. If you are in the area, please feel free to drop in and wish her the best in her next chapter! We'd love to see you Thanks! Micki Morgret 517.448.3801 HCDL

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In Need of Packing Envelopes
by Amy Winter 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Hi Library Land, If any library has extra Jiffy bags, bubble bags or packing bags that they have extra of, I wonder if you could send some to our library? We are in need of any size packing material. Please send them to West Branch District Library zv351 Much appreciation! Amy @ West Branch District

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Children's Materials
by Rebecca Hall 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Hi everyone, I have more children's materials to give away. These are for pick-up at our Liberty Street location in Farmington. Here's a link to the Google Drive folder so you can see the materials. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KATKJTrOSB1t4_pnWlVDlSH4fSFzToEJ?us… Reach out if you see something you like and we can arrange a pick up! Materials for Give Away: Alphabet Train Floor Puzzle Balance Boards Ball Ramp 1 Ball Ramp 2 Caterpillar Doll High Chair Duplos 1 Duplos 2 Foam City Set Food Puzzles Miror Blocks Mix & Match Blocks Plush Picnic Basket with Food Pretend Food Red Wings Food Puzzle Solar System Floor Puzzle Trucks Very Hungry Caterpillar Wooden Blocks Becky Hall Children’s Paraprofessional // FCL Farmington Email: rebecca.hall(a)farmlib.org<mailto:rebecca.hall@farmlib.org> Tel: (248) 474-6915 Web: www.farmlib.org<file:///\\fhbackup\commondirs\FCL\Marketing\FCL%20Brand\2022%20Branding\Ema…> Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…>

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RFP: strategic planning consultant for MCLS
by Scott Garrison 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

** apologies for cross-posting (and please share with appropriate persons in your networks) ** MCLS is seeking a strategic planning consultant. Please see our request for proposals at https://www.mcls.org/strategic-planning-rfp, and share widely as may be appropriate. As indicated, proposals are due by May 31 at 5pm Eastern. Thank you, Scott Scott Garrison (he/him/his) Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-489-4071 garrisons(a)mcls.org<mailto:garrisons@mcls.org> [Text Description automatically generated] 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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HTWD is hiring!
by Deb Hemmye 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

The Huntington Woods library is looking for a part-time youth librarian to work with our full-time youth services provider. Since this is a totally new position, it can be tailored somewhat to your strengths, but we especially are hoping to reach the upper elementary and teen audience. Those still in library school are encouraged to apply. The position closes Friday, May 5th at 5 p.m. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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Feedback-based Director Evaluations?
by Dan Hutchins 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Hi all,Currently, the trustees of my library board use a score-based system to evaluate my performance as library director. My board would like to move away from a score based system to one based entirely upon feedback, and asked me to find example evaluation forms. I was wondering if any of my fellow directors are evaluated using feedback only, and if so, would any of you be willing to share the evaluation template used in your evaluation process? Thank you, Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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MiYouth recap from 4/11
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Great conversations around behavioral issues & social emotional learning in libraries yesterday - as always, there's never enough time! Here are some follow-up resources: * TALK: Text to Learn for Kindergarten<https://texttolearn.com/for-libraries/> * MeL eResources for Youth Social Emotional Learning and Programming<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RHz38nmo4OTZ2b3YqyI9I6AUpuiSUhPe/view?usp=…> * Unattended children resources * Unattended Minors<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1By1GxFeeqQVxoKH2uO9h6iTNUI05vGiF/view?usp=…>: Tips for libraries to consider for policies (April 2022) * Unattended children - best policies<https://blog.librarylaw.com/librarylaw/2007/01/unattended_chil.html> from LibraryLaw Blog (2007) * Who Is Responsible for Those Who Cannot Be Responsible for Themselves at the Library?<https://libraries.idaho.gov/who-is-responsible-for-those-who-cannot-be-resp…> (ICfL, 2017) Our next MiYouth virtual call will be the 2nd Tuesday in September! See you all then, 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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Spring Survey 2023- Evaluation of LSTA funded Services and Programs
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

The Library of Michigan collects evaluation feedback of our services each year so we can provide data to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a requirement of our Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding grant. Our 2023 spring survey covers the following programs: * Public Library Financial Management Guide<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89754--…> * Counting Opinions' LibPas (Annual Report)<https://mi.countingopinions.com/> * Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> * WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> * United for Libraries<http://www.ala.org/united/> * Ploud<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89757--…> * Support services provided by E-Rate Central<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89752--…> * ReadSquared * MeL Marketing Materials- Social Media<https://mel.org/library-staff/promote/digital-print-assets> * PCI Webinars If you or anyone in your library have participated in or used the programs/services above in the previous 12 months, please take a moment to give us very brief feedback using the survey link below. You can submit a response for one or more of the programs/services listed above. Please share the survey widely with other staff in your library that may have also used of the programs/services too. Survey link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7289344/3e3b0fc49c68 We really appreciate the time you take to provide us with feedback each year. Thank you all very much for helping us with these annual reporting requirements for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We will keep this survey open through Friday, May 12th. These projects were made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding. [cid:image002.png@01D96D2D.F4C7F000]

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2023 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

ALSC's Quicklists Consulting Committee has updated their Summer Reading Lists with new and exciting titles for 2023. The lists are full of book titles to keep children engaged in reading throughout the summer. Four Summer Reading lists are available for birth-preschool and grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Each list is available here to download for free. Titles on the 2023 Summer Reading Lists were compiled and annotated by members of ALSC's Quicklists Consulting Committee. ALSC reading lists are created as a resource for children's librarians to share with patrons. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore these titles to find resources that may match or spark their child's interest. Birth - Pre-K PDF<https://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/compubs/booklists…> Kindergarten - Grade 2 PDF<https://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/compubs/booklists…> Grades 3 - 5 PDF<https://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/compubs/booklists…> Grades 6 - 8 PDF<https://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/compubs/booklists…> Quick reminder that there are also new support materials including editable reading logs to match the theme available in the Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2023 "All Together Now!" online manual. To access the manual, you will need to visit the CSLP website at: www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org/>. Once there, hover over the "Manual Downloads" button located on the menu bar. From the drop-down menu, select 2023 All Together Now. You will be prompted to enter your access code made available to library directors this past Fall in an email from me. Check out the "Additional Content" tab for a download of Customizable Calendars for planning/programming, available as Adobe PDF, Word, or PowerPoint formats. This tab also offers access to new Customizable Reading Logs, trifolds that you can use Adobe<https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/edit-pdf.html> to edit in your library information or even use the template to create your own reading lists. Finally, the 2023 CSLP Social Media Toolkit and the 2023 CSLP Fonts are all available in the tab for easy access. This program is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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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Free Book Club Sets CLAIMED
by Tracy Logan 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

Sorry guys! You have to be quick on the draw out here in the wild west! -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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