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Reference Research Forum CFP
by Janet O'Keefe 01 Dec '22

01 Dec '22

Please consider submitting your research for this. The Reference Research Forum is always a highlight of the year for RSS. The RUSA Reference Services Section (RSS) Reference & Statistics committee welcomes proposals for the 29th Annual Reference Research Forum to be held at ALA Annual in Chicago. Proposals are due by January 30, 2023. Please see the call for proposals for detailed submission guidelines and instructions<https://www.ala.org/rusa/sections/rss/rsssection/rsscomm/rssresstat/referen…>. Questions may be directed to Meg Galasso (galasso(a)iu.edu<mailto:galasso@iu.edu>) and Jennifer Hunter (jenhunter(a)princeton.edu<mailto:jenhunter@princeton.edu>), 2022-2023 co-chairs of the RUSA RSS Research and Statistics committee. Janet T. O'Keefe Librarian Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Flint MI 48503 810-249-2579

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New Documents for November 2022
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 Dec '22

01 Dec '22

Good morning. A list of new documents have been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note this month: - National Defense Strategy of the United States of America: including the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review and the 2022 Missile Defense Review. - [Michigan] Winter Energy Appraisal: Winter Outlook 2022-2023. - Civil rights in America: racial discrimination in housing. - The Rising Threat of Domestic Terrorism: A Review of the Federal Response to Domestic Terrorism and the Spread of Extremist Content on Social Media. - Protecting America: Cold War defensive sites. - Overview of refugees fleeing religious persecution globally. - DRAFT Michigan Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Update 2023-2027. - Health conditions among individuals with a history of homelessness. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/151290696/November%202022%20New%20Docume… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Join MLA on Zoom this morning at 10AM to learn more about HealthiestYou
by Rachel Ash 01 Dec '22

01 Dec '22

Good morning! I wanted to send a quick reminder for those interested in learning more about HealthiestYou: MLA’s info session is this morning at 10:00AM! HealthiestYou is a new affordable option for providing your library staff with access to free healthcare. Check out this flyer that explains the program from a member's perspective<https://mla.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/MLA_HealthiestYou%20New%20Member%2…> or click here for a one-minute video<https://vimeo.com/461574904> about how the program works. Join MLA and Corey Cushing from Teladoc Health on Zoom this morning at 10:00 AM to learn more, see a demo of the HealthiestYou app, get your questions answered, and get ready to enroll. It’s free to attend this informational session. Visit our website to register: https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de… Questions? Contact us at MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org>. Rachel [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: 517-881-6652 *Please note new number milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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MeL Minute: K-8 Resources for Winter-Themed Instruction
by Ann Kaskinen 01 Dec '22

01 Dec '22

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]With the snowy season upon us, there is no better time to explore a variety of winter-related resources in the Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) for students and teachers. The professional journals, eBook Collections, and encyclopedias in MeL provide some lesson ideas for teachers as well as resources that students can explore on their own. Blizzards & Snowflakes Two great video clips to get the snow flying are from Britannica School<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eb>. One helps us understand how snow crystals form<https://school.eb.com/levels/high/assembly/view/227392>, and the other explains why snow crunches<https://school.eb.com/levels/high/assembly/view/193811> when we walk through it. Also from Britannica School are articles, images, and additional video clips to help students understand snow<https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/snow/277106>. Remember, Britannica offers leveled content. Although the article opens at the middle school level (2), it can be changed to elementary (1) or high school (3) reading levels as well. In the eBook K-8 Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> searching the keyword blizzard brings back a mixture of fiction and nonfiction titles<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, including a title for early learners: How to Survive a Blizzard<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>. Keep in mind that eBooks from this collection (and several others) can be shared with multiple users on multiple devices simultaneously; there are no holds or wait times! Precipitation Matters<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, an article from Science & Children<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, a publication in Education Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, offers hands-on lesson ideas for examining snowflakes. Winter Solstice Understand the Differences between Solstices and Equinoxes<https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/assembly/view/248637> is an engaging, 3-minute, Britannica Demystified video clip. Also available through Britannica School is an article<https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/solstice/623562> that describes a solstice and includes an image. By setting limiters in NoveList K-8 Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, book titles on winter solstice<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> and other winter-related themes can easily be searched and reviewed. Hibernation To get the earliest learners thinking about animal behavior this winter, Science Spin K-1<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from Primary Search<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> has Ready, Set, Snooze! article and activity<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> about groundhog behavior. The corresponding article<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from the Science Spin K-1 (Teacher’s Guide)<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> can be found in Education Source. A keyword search of hibernation in the eBook K-8 Collection garners 14 results<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, including titles on bears, insects and frogs. Scholastic News (Edition 5/6)<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> has a fun, yet informative article, Heavyweight Champ<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, from Middle Search Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> that describes the Alaskan Brown Bear packing on the pounds for winter. There is much to discover in the MeL eResources on various winter subject matter; this is only just the tip of the iceberg! If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Ann Kaskinen MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12 Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1-517-325-5333

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Tote of Jiffy Bags
by Karri Slater 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Houghton Lake Public Library has a tote of different size bags up for grabs.If you would like them please send your ZV code and I will get them sent out to you.

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Tween Writing Club
by Liz Emery 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Hello, We have gotten a request from a patron to do a Tween Writing Club at our library, and I am looking for some feedback from any other libraries who may offer this program. Do library staff run the program, or let the kids take the lead? Do you create activities or prompts, or just give independent writing time for kids to work on what they're already writing? Thank you for any input you may have. Liz Emery -- <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Elizabeth Emery Library Assistant II she/her (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6916 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGvakceRtYoYlJabcxzAcw>

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Library Cell Phone plans
by Andrea Ingmire 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Hi all, We have a library cell phone plan, and a couple of us have library paid cell phones as a part of that plan. I'm curious if any of you have moved away from library paid plans to more of a flat subsidy for employees who use their personal cell for work related tasks? More and more our supervisors have been using their personal cell phones to handle library business, especially in relation to dealing with patron issues calling police etc. While we can't afford to add everyone to our cell phone plan, it makes me think that there should be some form of compensation paid to our supervisors for this purpose. I wondered what other libraries did in this regard. Many thanks, Andrea ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [logo-blue -building] Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) www.pwpl.info<http://www.pwpl.info/>

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Allegan District Library is Hiring: Youth Services Librarian
by Devin Erlandson 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Good morning, Allegan District Library is hiring a Youth Services Librarian. Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Youth Services Librarian plans, organizes and conducts youth services, including programming and collection development for children from birth to age 17. Works closely with the Adult Programming and Marketing Coordinator for outreach and marketing for community youth. This is a full-time benefited position (health insurance, HRA for vision/dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as generous Paid Time Off). This position is exempt, starting salary is $40,000. Requirements for the Youth Services Librarian include, but are not limited to, a Master’s Degree in educational, library-related, or family services-related field, and two years of experience working with youth in an educational- or library-related setting. Interviews will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled. For more information, including the full job description, and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.alleganlibrary.org/news_detail_T8_R82.php -- Devin Erlandson (she/her) Assistant Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org A lifetime of learning, growth, and connection.

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Label Printer Recommendations
by Melissa Adkins 30 Nov '22

30 Nov '22

Good Morning All, I'm looking to purchase some new label printers. I've generally been satisfied with the Dymo LabelWriter 440 in the past, but I've heard some concerning things about the newer 550 model. I'm not familiar with the wireless version, either, and was wondering if anybody can give me some insight into their experiences with these, or recommend alternatives that they like. Feel free to contact me off list if needed! Thanks! Melissa Adkins (she/her) Library Director Ecorse Public Library 4184 W. Jefferson Ave. Ecorse, MI 48229

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Justice Department Launches New Americans with Disabilities Act Website
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Hello! Please see below an announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding a new website covering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This site contains very useful and informative materials for employees, employers, businesses and government entities navigating topics such as accommodations and requirements. The new page can be found at The Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.gov<https://www.ada.gov/> Take care! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "The dissemination of ideas can accomplish nothing if otherwise willing addressees are not free to receive and consider them. It would be a barren marketplace of ideas that had only sellers and no buyers." Lamont v. Postmaster General, 381 U.S. 301 From: U.S. Department of Justice <usdoj(a)public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:09 PM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Justice Department Launches New Americans with Disabilities Act Website CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Last week the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has launched a new and improved version of its Americans with Disabilities Act website, ada.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. The updated version of the website is designed to more effectively serve the public and help expand access for people with disabilities. The website works well with mobile devices, includes easy-to-use navigation tools, and is written in plain language. More information is available here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. To find out more about the ADA, visit ada.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> or call the Justice Department's toll-free ADA information line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-833-610-1264 (TDD). ________________________________ [Instagram icon]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | [FaceBook icon] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | [YouTube icon] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | [Twitter icon] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> ________________________________ You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW * Washington, DC 20530 * 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | Department of Justice Privacy Policy <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…> | GovDelivery Privacy Policy <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>

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