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MCLS Virtual Dialogue about Motivation - There's Still Time to Register!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

How do you get motivated about doing the tasks that you really aren't looking forward to doing? What strategies can you learn from others to motivate yourself to get all that work done? Motivation is the topic of MCLS's first Virtual Dialogue of 2023, on Tuesday, January 17, at 10:30am-noon Eastern (9:30-11am Central). Registration is open now at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues-2023. One of the bright spots during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was our Virtual Dialogue series, and we're thrilled to bring them back. The Virtual Dialogues aren't a webinar or workshop, but instead are an opportunity for librarians and library workers at all levels and in all library types to talk about issues impacting their work. During the dialogue, we will spend time sharing thoughts, ideas, and insights with other participants. Additional dialogues are planned for March 15, May 11, July 11, September 14, and November 15, on topics that are important to you! You can register at the link for one, a few, or all of the dialogues. We can't wait to engage with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her/hers) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Team Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (517) 481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01D921AA.C3F301A0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D921AA.C3F301A0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D921AA.C3F301A0] <https://mcls.org/>

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MiLibraryQuest - Dungeons and Dragons
by MiLibrary Quest 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

Hello, All libraries in Michigan are invited to participate in MiLibraryQuest: Winter 2023, an online event for teens throughout the state. The Quest will begin on February 1. The theme will be Dungeons and Dragons. Teens will solve riddles, participate in the quest, and enter for a chance to win a prize from their library. This is our 5th biannual Quest. The format this time will be different from previous Quests. Instead of clues on each library's website, the Quest will be housed primarily on the MiLibraryQuest website. The format change will make it even easier for your library to participate. All you need to do is: 1. sign up to participate (here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZbYK_o_GM_XHA-N0TDXe7K4cpfExqh7N…>) and 2. award a prize to a teen from your library who participates (at the end of the Quest). The prize can be anything you choose - a book, a gift card, a leftover Summer Reading prize, whatever you choose! We will also provide publicity information. How you choose to publicize the Quest - online, in your library, in your community - is up to you. It's a fun program for your teens with very little time commitment from you! If you'd like to participate, please sign up here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZbYK_o_GM_XHA-N0TDXe7K4cpfExqh7N…> by Friday, January 13. All participating libraries are invited to our Zoom meeting next Wednesday afternoon (January 11) to see details of this Quest. We will send the Zoom link to all libraries who sign up. If you have any questions in the meantime, please let us know at milibraryquest(a)gmail.com. The Quest Team Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MiLibrary-Quest-101788845136786> ~ Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/milibraryquest/> ~ Website <https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1>

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STOP
by Trinity Jones 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Hi please remove me from the mail list thank you

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Director Opening at White Pine District Library
by White Pine District Library 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

The White Pine District Library in Stanton is seeking a New Library Director! Position: Director Location: 106 E. Walnut St. Stanton, MI 48888 Phone: 989-831-4327 Terms: Part-time- approximately 30 hours per week. Hourly rate between $19 and $22 per hour based upon education and experience, some paid vacation, sick and personal time. Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; preferably some experience with library work, Quick Books, grant writing and leadership role; must have good communication skills and willingness to promote our library within the community; will need to attend training and be certified by the Library of Michigan; see more on the "job opportunity" page of the library’s website at: whitepinelibrary.org The Board will be taking letters of interest and resumes beginning January 9th and closing the application process on February 28th. Must be able to fill the position sometime this spring or early summer. Please bring your letter of interest along with your resume to the library or mail it to the physical address.

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Employment Opportunity - Circulation Assistant
by B. Kristen Valyi-Hax 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

The Harper Woods Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-service focused person to work as a Circulation Assistant. Evening and weekend hours will be required. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and proficiency with computers are required. Library experience with the Polaris software is preferred. The pay rate is $10.10 per hour. A full job description can be seen at http://www.harperwoodslibrary.org/about-us/employment.html. Applications can be obtained in the Harper Woods City Offices or online at https://tinyurl.com/yjl6dqcc and should be turned in to the Harper Woods City Clerk’s office. Applications received by January 19, 2023 will be given first priority. The City of Harper Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- B. Kristen Valyi-Hax Director Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-343-2575 313-343-2127 (fax)

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Adding open hours?
by Don Priest 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

I am hoping to be able to add more open hours later this year; we are not open on Fridays, and I'd like to offer at least a few hours of service. Normally, we are open 10am - 9pm Monday through Thursday, then 10am - 5pm Saturdays. I don't think we'll be able to offer a full 7 hours like we do on Saturday, I want to start smaller with about 4 hours. I'm not sure when to put those hours, though, morning or afternoon? I'm sure someone will be displeased no matter what we do! I'd love to hear from libraries that are open for a short time any day of the week, and how you decided upon what hours to offer. I'm also interested in hearing from anyone that may have added hours like this recently, and how it has worked out, any changes you needed to make, etc. I'm not sure how to handle staffing, for instance; can I get by with our current staff, or does that spread us too thin the rest of the week? Lots to consider, I appreciate all input! Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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PR report examples
by Laura Puckett 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Hello, Does anyone have examples of what their library's public relations report looks like? We use what is provided from HootSuite (our social media management tool) but we were curious to see how other libraries organize their reports. Thank you very much, -- Laura Puckett PR and Technology Instruction Associate Librarian Van Buren District Library 200 N Phelps St Decatur, MI 49045 269-423-4771

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Seeking Michigan Authors
by Jean Fellows 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Hello All: I'm seeking a resource/list etc. of Michigan authors and poets with contact information, so I can invite them to our Author Events to share and promote their books at our library. I can't seem to locate a comprehensive one-- does anyone know if such a thing exists, and if so can you share it with me? Or what other resources you use to locate authors for your library? Thanks! -- Jean Fellows (she/hers) Programming Coordinator Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-627-7014 *The Grand Ledge Area District Library is situated on ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples-- land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. For more information, see the article from Central Michigan University Library:https://blogs.cmich.edu/library/2019/11/26/the-1819-treaty-of-sagin…. <https://blogs.cmich.edu/library/2019/11/26/the-1819-treaty-of-saginaw/#:~:t….>*

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Registration now open: All Together Now with the Detroit Zoo!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

"All Together Now!" With the Detroit Zoo<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Tuesday, February 9, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST The Detroit Zoological Society is excited to partner with libraries again on another summer of reading! During this workshop, you'll receive activity outlines that give an animal twist to the "All Together Now" theme. From exploring animal group names to thinking about the global efforts of conservation, each activity is designed to help learners think about how we all are part of one biosphere. Presenter: Zahraa Aljebori, Senior Education Specialist, Detroit Zoological Society Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins. Please register if you cannot attend live, a recording will be emailed. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. 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.

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Call for Poetry
by Betsy Myers 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

There are just 20 days left to enter Poets' Night Out 2023! Do you or do you know someone who lives in, owns property in, or attends school in Alcona, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, or Wexford counties AND loves to write poetry? If so, submit entries by the 25th of January either dropped off at the Traverse Area District Library (main library) OR postmarked by that date. There are specific submission instructions for seniors, students and everyone else which can be found at tadl.org/pno. There are even submissions for classrooms--so if you know a teacher who may be interested in submitting class poems--send this info their way. Poets’ Night Out is an annual juried poetry contest and poetry reading event. Winners will have their poems printed in an annual chapbook as well as being asked to read their poems at an evening event on Sunday April 23, 2023 at 7:00pm. This is a fun, relaxed, no pressure event where everyone just loves poetry and wants to celebrate and bask in the ambience of beautiful words. Help spread the word! We want to break submission records this year! Attached is a poster of the event if libraries would like to post. (tyia) -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502 I just finished The Whittiers by Danielle Steel. It was a nice, sweet, all about family read. I also just listened to the latest by Phillip Margolin, Murder at Black Oaks and was pleasantly surprised my favorite narrator Therese Plummer read it! Highly recommend.

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