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[Employment Opportunity] Youth Services Clerical Assistant - Closes Monday, April 24
by BTPL Careers 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

Greetings-- We have a delightful position opening in our Youth Services for someone who enjoys supporting others in their work, likes a colorful and playful environment, but also excels at putting things in order. Read more here: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic clerical assistant committed to high quality library service to children and their families and ready to join the Youth Services team. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V Library, with a service population of 42,000+ people. There is strong community support for the Library, collections, services, and programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. POSITION TITLE: Clerical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours weekly, Monday through Friday; morning and afternoon hours; ability to work flexible schedule year-round (including occasional weekend or evening hours for special programs and events). WAGES & BENEFITS: $ 16.84-22.26 per hour with increase possible upon completion of three-month orientation. RESPONSIBILITIES: DIRECT PUBLIC SERVICE: * provides positive, pleasant professional service to the public assisting the Youth Services librarians * provides support for youth programs * assists public with children’s iPads and Youth Services copier INDIRECT PUBLIC SERVICE: * assists with department services * assists in opening department for service * creates and maintains Youth Services bulletin boards and displays * organizes and maintains in-house programming supplies * updates department inventory lists using Word/Excel * Policy - assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures --- For even more details, see that attached description or go to our website (listed below my signature). Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment-volunteer/

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giving away name plate holders, file labels
by Milan Public Library Youth 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

Hello, We have 5 name plate holders (picture attached) or similar to these for those who don't get attachments: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084C4KZW3/ref=twister_B084BV58ZK?_encoding=UTF8&… We also have a bag of about 12 aluminun label holders for file cabinets. Photo attached. If you would like either of these, please let us know and we'll send them your way. Thank you, Milan Public Library 151 Wabash Street • Milan, MI 48160 (734) 439-1240 • www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Milan-Public-Library-Milan-Michigan/14807483…> • Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/milanpubliclibrary/>

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Presenter at Brandon Township Public Library
by Danielle Hays 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

Hello, everyone! This Wednesday at 6:30 PM, we will have Andrew Kercher present a talk on the forgotten presidents of America. We've had Andrew Kercher present here before and our patrons have thoroughly enjoyed it, so we're excited to have him back. This program is in-person, and anyone is welcome to attend, so please feel free to share with your patrons if you think they might be interested! More info and registration here <https://www.brandonlibrary.org/ecal/#/events/poZrQWa6z9/instances/ooQhoWQZ7…> . Thanks, -- *Danielle Hays* She/Her/Hers Librarian Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St Ortonville, MI 48462 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*

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Contract with Friends organizations
by Emily Whalen 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

Hello, We have begun the process of drafting operating agreements with our Friends Groups and I was wondering if I could also get some examples to help aid in the conversations. We had our legal representative do a presentation and Q&A; however, some are more reluctant than others so any other suggestions or advise is appreciated. Thank you so much & Happy Monday! Emily Whalen Finance Manager Kent District Library | Service Center D: 616.647.4123|M: 616.302.6366|Pronouns: she/her/hers [cid:ba174906-28a7-441c-9d1a-af2d0f5b09fd]<http://kdl.org/>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Contract with Friends organizations
by Emily Whalen 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

Hello, We have begun the process of drafting operating agreements with our Friends Groups and I was wondering if I could also get some examples to help aid in the conversations. We had our legal representative do a presentation and Q&A; however, some are more reluctant than others so any other suggestions or advise is appreciated. Thank you so much & Happy Monday! Emily Whalen Finance Manager Kent District Library | Service Center D: 616.647.4123|M: 616.302.6366|Pronouns: she/her/hers [cid:90a24a32-a7c8-407c-86b3-00a06f65bb9d]<http://kdl.org/> ________________________________ From: Sandra Graham <SGraham(a)kdl.org> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2023 1:07 PM To: Emily Whalen <EWhalen(a)kdl.org> Subject: Fw: [Michlib-l] Contract with Friends organizations Didn't know if you were on Mich-Lib or not...apparently other library's are dealing with this subject, as well as KDL. ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Mary Gallup via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2023 12:47 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Contract with Friends organizations Thank you everyone! I have received lots of responses and examples! Mary Gallup Director Clinton Township Public Library 100 Brown St. Clinton MI 49236 On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 12:12 PM Mary Gallup <director(a)clinton.lib.mi.us<mailto:director@clinton.lib.mi.us>> wrote: My Board wanted to know if we have a contract with our Friends organization, and we do not. I'm thinking they might want us to draft one up. Do any other libraries have signed contracts with their Friends of the Library? If so, would you be so kind as to share? Thanks! Mary Gallup Director Clinton Township Public Library 100 Brown St. Clinton MI 49236

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ALSC Proposals sought
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 25 Mar '23

25 Mar '23

The ALSC Education Committee is now accepting proposals for innovative programs for continuing education opportunities for their members. ALSC committees, members, and other interested individuals are encouraged to submit a proposal (ALSC membership is not required).Be part of this exciting professional development opportunity by submitting your program today! Presentations should provide a valuable learning experience and avoid being too limited in scope. Topics of particular interest based on ALSC member feedback include: * Age-specific programming suggestions * Current issues in Intellectual Freedom * Working in Children's Services as a new librarian * Diversity Equity and Inclusion (including accessibility, disability and cultural inclusion) * Advocacy (both professional and community-focused) * Grant Work * Research/Best Practices * Early Literacy * SEL-based collection development * Self-care in challenging times * Administration and management * Partnerships Please note that participants attending ALSC programs are seeking valuable educational experiences; the Education Committee will not select a program session that suggests commercial sales or self-promotion. A presenter stipend is available. Proposals are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. To submit a program proposal for the ALSC Education Committee, please visit the ALSC website for the submission form and instructions: www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/online-education-proposal<https://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/online-education-proposal> Please contact Sarah Polen, Program Officer for Continuing Education, spolen(a)ala.org<mailto:spolen@ala.org>, with questions. 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding. [cid:image001.png@01D95F46.8EA46C30]

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CSLP Newsletter: March 2023
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 25 Mar '23

25 Mar '23

The CSLP March Newsletter is below, or you can also access it at this link : https://mailchi.mp/96ed1c9cb6df/cslp-newsletter-august-6266893?e=c18caf2bb6 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/> View this email in your browser<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.m…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/_compresseds/3a58d66e-b…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> Summer Reading Buddies By Joe Burke, Director Altamont Free Library Are you looking for a simple but powerful and helpful idea for a few teen volunteers at your library this summer that will help improve literacy skills among struggling early-elementary school readers? How about a nearly free program idea that will improve your library’s partnership with your local schools? I’d like to suggest the Summer Reading Buddies Program (SRB) as something that checks all of those boxes and more! The Summer Reading Buddies Program was developed at Altamont Free Library in Altamont, NY in the spring of 2021 when Altamont Elementary School Reading Teachers Katie Barker and Katie Meckem observed that the previous year of pandemic-interrupted schooling had resulted in substantial reading delays among many of their students. In order to help get some of those students caught up, we decided to train high school juniors and seniors to act as literacy coaches. We pair incoming first grade students with demonstrated need for additional literacy instruction with the teen tutors and schedule weekly meetings between them at the library throughout the summer. During each 45-minute session, the tutors and students play reading games, practice sight words, read to one another, and browse the library collection. Our first year, we had six tutors and six students, but expanded that to six tutors and twelve students in 2022. Since the program came together well after our annual budget had been approved in 2021, there was no money for the program and we used materials that the library and the reading teachers already had access to. When we ran the program a second time, we received a $750 grant for the program and we put that money towards a set of easy-readers at various reading levels, whiteboards, magnetic letters, and a few other supplies for reading games. SRB does not have to be a resource-intensive program, but it can be a time-intensive one, so any library that is interested in starting their own children’s literacy tutoring program should start planning right away. Contact your local elementary school’s reading teachers to identify students that are in need of supplemental literacy coaching, identify a few reliable teen volunteers, and start putting a schedule in place, which is the most difficult part of the program. You can find the training slides and reading games we use at AFL on our website at altamontfreelibrary.org/srb-word-games, but it’s important to build your local tutoring program around games and exercises that your local reading teachers use so that the students have a continuity of experience from the school year into the summer. The program has been successful in every way we could hope for: We’ve had positive evaluations from tutors, students, and parents, and improved reading test scores for participants. More importantly, we’ve heard from many parents that their kids enjoy reading more, and are more likely to read independently after participating in SRB. Meanwhile, the tutors get volunteer hours, and the opportunity to be a mentor to kids that need one. It’s a win-win-win! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/a1a4f489-35ba-77…] USDA "Farm to School" Program Submitted by Mary Jo Parker, CSLP Child and Community Well-Being Committee “Farm to School" program can be found in all 50 states, D.C and U.S. territories. It is a grassroots program, and anyone can get involved. This was the invitation that I needed to use resources from the Farm to School program in South Dakota to provide education in the area of where does our food come from. My library is fortunate to have a children’s garden where throughout the growing season the harvest from the garden is used as snacks or used in teaching of nutrition lessons. How can we expand? Field trips to farms that produce food sold directly to consumers through Farmers Markets or CSA’s (community supported agriculture). Bringing in producers with some product to lead lessons on how they market and produce food in their operation. If you are interested in learning more the following resources are a great place to start. https://www.farmtoschool.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> https://www.fns.usda.gov/f2s<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> CSLP Partners With Strategic Businesses To Increase Engagement Submitted by Tomeka Roulhac, CSLP Social Media Committee CSLP has two partnerships that believe reading is key. The first is Sticktogether. Sticktogether engages a wide range of ages as a community building activity. It has become a popular STEM/STEAM activity among school and library makerspaces. They can also be used as reward/incentive programs for books read and returned. Sticktogether partnership began in 2021 with "Tails and Tales" sticker kits. Kits reflect the summer themes and to reinforce this year’s theme. Sticktogether suggests images like “The World We Share”, “USA Map”, “Create”, “Hot Air Balloons”, “Heart & Hands”, and “Cooperation”. At our branch, we simply put one out each summer for patrons to complete at their leisure. We’ve been told it’s very relaxing. The sticker mosaics have quickly grown from physical boards to Virtual, Pixel Art Kits, and coming soon Puzzle Faces! I encourage you to follow their page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> and join the group. In the group they offer free virtual puzzles and color sudoku for members. As a "thank you" to CSLP Sticktogether Purchasers, they are offering 15% discount to purchase additional Standard Size Sticker Poster Kits ($30 value). Use code CSLP15. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/1c11d767-10b5-ed…] Our second partnership is School Life. It’s current owners, Stacey and Kim, recognized a need for teachers to reward and motivate students with low cost, custom products. But Brag Tags have gone beyond the school walls and into our libraries with staff saying: “Finally! Our readers are setting goals and reading for a purpose.” “Amazing product – fantastic motivator.” “Brag Tags for the Win.” Brag Tags are laminated, waterproof military style dog tags that show off your accomplishments. Now available in not just dog tag shape but circle, paw, and balloon to name a few, Brag Tags are gaining popularity among libraries. CSLP has partnered with School Life the past few years to offer tags that reflect the summer’s theme. The collectible aspect helps drive the excitement and motivation to get more. At our branch we hand them out at registration and for attending a program. We have used them to celebrate Fire Prevention Week and Red Ribbon Week as well. With so many themes, including reading, holidays, and (NEW) genres there are so many possibilities to choose from. Have you gotten your “All Together Now” tags? How do you plan to use them this year? [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/90878b60-a009-29…] CSLP Store is open for 2023’s All Together Now!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> Was this forwarded to you? Click here to sign up for your own copy of the newsletter!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> [Facebook]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> [Pinterest]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> [Twitter]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> [Website]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcslpreads…> Copyright © 2023 Collaborative Summer Library Program, All rights reserved. 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FW: Special Collections Update - March 25, 2023
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 25 Mar '23

25 Mar '23

Karen Dionne Headlining Night for Notables, Michael Zadoorian Named 2022 Michigan Author Award, & 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - March 25, 2023 Karen Dionne Headlining Night for Notables, Michael Zadoorian Named 2022 Michigan Author Award, & 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour [Karen Dionne]Karen Dionne Headlining Night for Notables 2-time Michigan Notable Books recipient Karen Dionne<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> will be headlining the upcoming the Night for Notables reception on Saturday April 22, 2023 at the Library of Michigan. Karen Dionne is the USA Today and #1 internationally bestselling author of the award-winning psychological suspense novel The Marsh King's Daughter published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in the US and in 26 other languages, and The Wicked Sister, also from G.P. Putnam's Sons. The Marsh King's Daughter was named one of the best books of 2017 by iBooks, Hudson Booksellers, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Irish Independent, Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, and many other booksellers and reviewers, and is soon to be a major motion picture<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> starring Ben Mendelsohn and Daisy Ridley. Both The Marsh King's Daughter and The Wicked Sister were selected as Michigan Notable Books<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> by the Library of Michigan<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. The Wicked Sister was also chosen by Publishers Weekly as one of the Best Thrillers of 2020. Hear Karen Dionne's keynote address and meet authors from the 2023 Michigan Notable Books list at Night for Notables. Find registration information and other details for the Night for Notables reception on the Library of Michigan Foundation's website www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.com/mnbnightfornotables<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> of by contacting Tricia Headley at HeadleyP(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:HeadleyP@Michigan.gov>. ________________________________ [Michael Zadoorian headshot]Michael Zadoorian Named 2022 Michigan Author Award Recipiant The Library of Michigan and Michigan Center for the Book are pleased to announce Michael Zadoorian<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> as the recipient of the 2022 Michigan Author Award. Zadoorian is the critically acclaimed author of four novels, including the international bestseller, The Leisure Seeker, which was made into a Sony Pictures Classics film<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland. His other books are Second Hand, Beautiful Music, and The Narcissism of Small Differences as well as a story collection, The Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit. He is a recipient of a Kresge Artist Fellowship in the Literary Arts, the Columbia University Anahid Literary award, the Great Lakes Colleges Association New Writers award, and the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association (GLIBA) Great Lakes Great Reads award. Zadoorian's The Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit and Beautiful Music were both honored as Michigan Notable Books<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> by the Library of Michigan. His work has appeared in The Literary Review, Beloit Fiction Journal, American Short Fiction, Witness, Great Lakes Review, North American Review, Literary Hub, The Millions, and Huffington Post, and has been translated into over twenty languages worldwide. Zadoorian is a lifelong resident of the Detroit area, initially growing up in northwest Detroit. He earned his bachelor's degree in communications and master's degree in English, creative writing from Wayne State University. He lives with his wife, Rita Simmons in Ferndale, Michigan. Find a complete press release announcement<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> on the Library of Michigan's website. Learn more about the Michigan Author Award program<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> on the Michigan Center for the Book site: www.Michigan.gov/MCFB<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. [Michael Zadoorian Books] Books and short story collection by Michael Zadoorian. ________________________________ 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour This week the Library of Michigan has started rolling out the tour dates and locations for the 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour featuring authors from the 2023 Michigan Notable Books<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> list touring libraries across the state. Look to see if a Notable Books author is visiting your community by looking on the Tour page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> of the Michigan Notable Books website: www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. Host libraries are encouraged to take advantage of the promotional materials<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> available for promoting their author visit that are on the Michigan Notable Books website<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. Promotional items include social media graphics, downloadable/printable tabletop signage, bookmarks, brochures, and other useful items. Please direct questions about the 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour to 517-335-1477 or Michigan-Notable-Books(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Michigan-Notable-Books@michigan.gov>. [2022 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour collage] Photos from the 2022 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. [LM Library Card]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. 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Trent Smiley - CADL Marketing Director
by Duimstra,Scott 24 Mar '23

24 Mar '23

Hi everyone, At CADL, we have one of the best Marketing Directors, Trent Smiley. I’m sad for CADL, but happy for Trent, to announce that he is retiring from CADL on Friday, May 19 and taking a position at the Free Library of Philadelphia as their Marketing Director. While at CADL, Trent has guided us into digital marketing, used SEO and Google Analytics to create better ads and promotions, created effective messaging for getting our millages passed, developed and expanded our local media and business partnerships, negotiated sponsorships with large community partners, and the list goes on and on. We even had a library commercial on our local channels during the Grammys and Super Bowl!!! He’s done countless presentations on marketing at many conferences and has offered his expertise to several libraries in Michigan and around the nation. On a professional and personal level, I’ve so enjoyed working with Trent and he will be missed. If we were a sports franchise, we would definitely retire Trent’s jersey and raise it into the rafters at CADL. Please take a moment and reach out to Trent to send your congratulations and best wishes (smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org>). Now, I have to find Trent’s replacement as well. 😊 If you know of anyone who’d like to work for an awarding winning library system with great media and community partners, please direct them to CADL’s website<https://www.cadl.org/jobs/marketing-director>. Thank you, Scott Scott Duimstra Executive Director Pronouns: he, him, his Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-0813| duimstras(a)cadl.org<mailto:duimstras@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org_&d=DwMF-g&…> | Facebook: www.facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_cadlib…>

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Cataloging and MeLCat workshops!
by Gwen Haviland 24 Mar '23

24 Mar '23

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Original Cataloging of Archival Materials Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/637401228a81a43ee0763176> 3-day class, April 4-6, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! BIBFRAME: An Overview<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/633ed12e56154eb70a434caf> 1-day class, April 6, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! MeLCat Reports<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6374016d8a81a43ee0763670> For MI MeLCat library staff only please 1-day class, April 5, 10-11am Eastern (9-10am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate program, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> 517-220-9950

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