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Commerce Twp. Community Library ZOOM Program On Kellogg's This Wed March 8 @ 7 p.m.
by Alexis Shirk 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

*This is a virtual event. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/commkelloggs <https://tinyurl.com/commkelloggs>* KELLOGG’S! Just saying that magical name conjures up childhood memories of breakfast at the family table with a bowl full of Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, or Rice Krispies! And if a mouthful of sugary cereal wasn’t enough to excite you as a kid, the boxes branded with Kellogg’s mascots certainly did. Colorful images of Tony the Tiger, Toucan Sam, and Snap Crackle & Pop began your day. But of course, Kellogg’s is more than simply a cereal enterprise. Since its beginnings in 1906 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the Kellogg Company has provided quality convenience foods for families and individuals around the world. More than just an international food company whose origins were based on nutrition, Kellogg’s made eating fun. Even today, enjoying Kellogg’s cereals is like spending time with an old friend. Author Christopher Lock will present on the history of the Kellogg Company; its foundation, products, and motivations for commercial growth. He will explore the biography of the Kellogg brothers; their background, personal life, and business interactions. The presentation will then cover the products that made Kellogg’s a household word . . . from nutritional convenience food to the cereals enjoyed by generations of kids, including the brands, the mascots, the marketing & advertising, and the merriment that Kellogg’s brought each day. This presentation will be more than simply a historical account of Kellogg’s . . . it will serve as visual trip down memory lane of the great convenience foods and fun cereals we grew up with and continue to enjoy. Registration and email address is required because a Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day of the program. -- Alexis Shirk Adult Services Librarian Commerce Twp. Community Library Phone: 248-669-8108 x121 "In principle and reality, *libraries* are life-enhancing palaces of wonder." -Gail Honeyman, *Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9999500?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9999500?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Still Time to Register - Library of Michigan's Virtual Millage Series March 2023
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

Greetings, Join us a series of webinars covering the topic of library millages. Each webinar will be recorded and posted at the end of the month. Registration for the series provides you with access to all 4 sessions listed below. Register here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> March 9 at 1:00 pm EST Before Your Millage Hear from LM staff members Clare Membiela and Joe Hamlin on library establishment and how it affects what the library can and cannot do when it comes to a millage. Information on how to find the best millage amount and how that can be calculated will also be discussed. (1.5 hours) March 16 at 1:00 pm EST Legal Issues: Millage Proposals and Millage Campaigns Attorney, Anne Seurynck will provide an overview of the library millage process from a legal perspective. Participants will learn the dos and don'ts of ballots and campaigning in Michigan. (1.5 hours) March 23 at 1:00 pm EST The Legal "Dos and Don'ts" of Campaigning: YES Committees, Libraries, Boards and Friends Groups Attorneys Bill Fahey and Kendall O'Connor will provide information to help libraries legally navigate the often-complicated relationships between the library staff, the board, the friends' and the "YES" Committee in conducting a successful- and legal- millage campaign. (1.5 hours) March 30 at 1:00 pm EST Tips for Obtaining a Millage in Contentious Communities Long-time Kent District Library trustee and library millage campaign consultant Shirley Bruursema will discuss tips and secrets for successfully campaigning in millage-resistant communities, including communities questioning library content and operations. Valerie Meyerson, Petoskey Public Library, Library Director, will share how their library navigated a successful millage campaign in a contentious and difficult time. (2 hours) The four-part series will be recorded and available at the conclusion of the full series. The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins. You only need to register once to receive links to attend all 4 sessions. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Job Posting: Head, Access Services
by Heidi Keppen Palmer 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

The University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks an energetic, innovative, service-oriented and collaborative professional to serve as the Head, Access Services for the Mardigian Library. This position is a member of the senior management team of the library and the ideal candidate will bring substantial academic library knowledge and customer service experience to the position.The successful individual will provide strong leadership for the Access Services department as well as the Mardigian Library by demonstrating strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, analytical, decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. For further information and to apply go to: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/230947/head-access-services Heidi Keppen Palmer LTS Librarian - Mardigian Library University of Michigan-Dearborn 313-583-5401 | she/they My workday may be different than yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your normal working hours. Connect with the Mardigian! <https://instagram.com/mardigianlibrary/> <http://twitter.com/#!/MardigianLib> <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dearborn-MI/Mardigian-Library/67832143686>

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FREE ALA webinar "What to do when a comics challenge comes: DURING a challenge"
by Daniel Patton 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

Join the ALA Graphic Novel and Comics Roundtable on Wed March 15th at 5:00pm EST as we continue our #LibcomixOnline webinar series: "Be Prepared! What to do when a comics challenge comes" * BEFORE a challenge: Jan 18. 2023 at 4:00pm CT (missed this webinar? Never fear - recording LINK<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-event…> & Resources<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>) · DURING a challenge: Mar 15, 2023 at 5:00pm EST Register NOW<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> * AFTER a challenge: May 17.2023 at 4:00pm CT Our panel on Mar 15th at 5:00pm EST will discuss and share their strategies for managing DURING the challenge process - including practical advice on challenge procedures, what they learned, and why this visual format continues to be disproportionately targeted. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/PreparingForChallenges2<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> Speakers: * Ziba Pérez Public Librarian, zine creator, and L.A. Zine Fest 2023 organizer in the city of Los Angeles * Kelly Jensen Editor at Book Riot * Dawn Zimmerer Adult & Youth Services Director at Madison County Library System in Mississippi * Eti Berland (moderator) Youth Services School Engagement Librarian at the Wilmette Public Library and member of the GNCRT Addressing Comic Book Challenges Committee Daniel Patton (he/him) Librarian II Popular Library/Music, Arts and Literature Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48202 dpatton(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org<mailto:dpatton@detroitpubliclibrary.org>

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Out of the library
by cschaeff＠baycountylibrary.org 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

I will be back in the library on Monday, March 13. If you need assistance before that time, please call the Children's Department at 989.893.9566 opt 4. Thank you.

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Book banning and employment contracts
by Lance Werner 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

Good morning! We have been dealing with a tidal wave of book challenges. I have held off efforts (through my political connections) to place book banning advocates on the Kent District Library (KDL) Board of Trustees. Unfortunately, I am sure it is only a matter of time before we have book banning advocates on our board. I have been training everyone internally and throughout Michigan on effectively addressing book bans. I have a leg up. I am an attorney with a special emphasis on library law. One of my goals is to do everything that I can to hinder book banning efforts throughout the state. It is the most important work of my career. As a means to that end, it occurred to me that bad behavior requires stiff consequences. I am in favor of hitting the opposition in the pocket book. I theorize that many of the book banning advocates are also on the cheap side. In fact, it has been my experience in West Michigan that cheap trumps (no pun intended) bigotry. So I have modified, and more importantly the KDL Board has modified, my employment contract. My contract now says that if I should get fired for refusing to comply with an unconstitutional book banning request or anything else that is unconstitutional, I will receive treble severance. It will amount to four years of severance to be paid out in a lump sum. It will also create negative media for the book banning advocates and will draw attention to the issue. It is meant as a deterrent. I have the same employment clauses in place for the entire leadership team. Our collection development and programming departments are protected by the union. The idea is to make bad decisions and actions extremely expensive. It is an insurance policy and I can fearlessly fight for our constitutional rights. As can the leadership team. I have attached the applicable sections for your information and hopefully use. The lowest level of behavior we accept is the highest we can expect and require. This issue will continue unless we fight for every millimeter. Anything that we lose will be gone. Good luck my friends, Lance Werner Executive Director Kent District Library

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New materials in CSLP Online Manual
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

New support materials 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<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…>. 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. Enjoy, 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@01D9500F.ED528500]

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Job Opportunity
by Lawrence Marble 05 Mar '23

05 Mar '23

The Auburn Hills Public Library seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Information Technology Technician with a commitment to excellent public service to join our team. Information Technology Technician (Full-time 40 hours week) Salary: $42,000-$54,800 a year Benefits: Sick days, vacation, paid holidays, health, vision, dental, Retirement benefits: (Defined Contribution Plans) 401 and 457 Hours: 40 hours per week, includes days/evenings and occasional weekends Job Qualifications: * Associate Degree with concentration in computer science or equivalent studies * Ability to create and maintain an effective working relationship * Ability to serve the public with courtesy and tact * Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills * Ability to prepare records and reports * Successfully pass a background check & pre-employment screening Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of library systems and services preferred * Experience in IT support and website management tools * Knowledge of computer network hardware and software * Knowledge in dealing with cyber security best practices * Knowledge of antivirus software and malware remediation * Strong hardware troubleshooting skills and familiarity with remote support Primary Duties & Responsibilities: * Oversee Library’s network infrastructure including firewall, servers and switches * Maintain Envisionware self-checks and updates to the system * Maintain the Library’s public computers and loanable devices including backups, updates and anti-virus software. * Maintain the Library’s email system through Office 365 * Maintain the Library’s VoIP phone system * Protect the Library from cyber security threats * Assists staff in routine troubleshooting * Interact with the public and assist them with technology questions and issues Other Duties & Responsibilities: * Maintain inventory database for all Library equipment * Upgrade computer software, hardware, and other equipment * Collect, evaluate, and report on usage statistics and trends * Develop and revise user training manuals and procedures * Communicate changes in technology to the Director and other staff * Investigate, plan, and implement new projects to move the Library forward * Work alongside with part-time IT Assistant(s) * Serve as the face for the Library in outreach events within the community * Other duties as assigned Necessary Skills, and Abilities: * Ability to maintain confidentiality * Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks * Ability to function in a professional manner, work independently, and use good judgment * Physical mobility, vision, hearing and manual dexterity essentials. * Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to: Christina Bowers at bowersc(a)ahplibrary.org Deadline: Friday, March 17 by 5 p.m. [Logo]<https://www.ahplibrary.org/> Lawrence Marble Director phone: (248) 370-8125 email: marblel(a)ahplibrary.org 3400 East Seyburn Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 [Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/AHPLibrary/> [Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/AHPLibrary> [Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/ahplibrary/>

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Holocaust resource book free to Michigan libraries
by Margaret Lincoln 04 Mar '23

04 Mar '23

Dear Educators & Librarians, We are pleased to once again provide your library with a copy of *Through Eva’s Eyes <http://search.mel.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb24064791>*, the inspiring story of a remarkable Holocaust survivor Eva K. Unterman. This beautifully written book is the work of Eva’s granddaughter, Phoebe Unterman. Please read the accompanying letter <https://tinyurl.com/EvaUntermanBook2023> with additional background about Mrs. Unterman along with supporting teaching materials. Michigan libraries participating in RIDES Delivery may request a free copy of *Through Eva’s Eyes* by completing the form at https://tinyurl.com/EvaUntermanBookRequest *This offer is made to libraries which did not receive a book during the first distribution in February.* Thank you for your commitment to educate and respond to the Holocaust in today’s world. *Margaret Lincoln, PhD* Lakeview High School Librarian <https://www.lakeviewspartans.org/Page/524> National Honor Society Advisor Phone: 269.565.3730 Email: MLincoln(a)LakeviewSpartans.org "Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian" -- American Association of School Librarians (AASL) <https://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/about/govern/docs…>

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free toner
by Erin Zabonick 04 Mar '23

04 Mar '23

We have 1 black toner available to give to the first to claim. CE505A/CF280A Thanks! Erin Zabonick Assistant Director/Adult and YA Librarian Three Rivers Public Library - READ. LEARN. DREAM. - 88 North Main Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666 [cid:feeb7bf9-2a1e-4f75-af48-eb6692be5b40]

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