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Upcoming MLA Webinar--SUPPORTING TRANS STAFF AND COMMUNITY IN YOUR LIBRARY: TRANS ALLYSHIP PART 1
by Katharyn Haas 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

Hello, all! Upcoming MLA webinar announcement: SUPPORTING TRANS STAFF AND COMMUNITY IN YOUR LIBRARY: TRANS ALLYSHIP PART 1<https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de…> Part 1: November 9, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 AM Part 2: January 11, 2023 10:00 - 11:30 AM MLA Connect Exploration: Keynote discussions with field leaders exploring the most pressing questions for our field today and into the future. How can library workers and leaders support trans staff and patrons in our spaces? How can we make our trans employees feel valued and accepted, and our patrons feel safe? This can be daunting if you are not sure what to do, especially in the context of heightened tension around LGBTQ+ inclusive materials and programs. We will discuss barriers faced by many trans folks in the workplace and solutions to overcoming these obstacles to create a safer, more inclusive library where everyone can belong. MLA is proud to invite Farmington Hills based organization Stand with Trans to join us for a 2-part webinar series on how to be a better ally in your library. The second session will build on the first and each will address issues such as what it means to be transgender, why pronouns are important, understanding the gender spectrum, language dos/don’ts, vocabulary, statistics, and allyship, with plenty of time for discussion and Q&A. REGISTER<https://mla.memberclicks.net/mlaconnect-nov09> About Stand with Trans Stand with Trans is saving lives one person at a time, one day at a time. We help trans youth build resilience, gain confidence and find hope for a future filled with joy. Founded in 2015 by a passionate mom, the organization continues to grow, serving an international population of families. Learn more at www.standwithtrans.org<http://www.standwithtrans.org/> SwT Mission Statement Stand with Trans empowers and supports transgender youth and their loved ones. SwT Vision Statement Our vision is a world where gender diverse youth are validated and celebrated. Speaker [Roz Gould Keither]Roz Gould Keith (she/hers) Executive Director and Founder, Stand with Trans I am a wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, ally and advocate. I began this journey in 2013 when my son came out as transgender. We navigated the journey together so he could get what he needed to transition socially, emotionally, psychologically and medically. It took nearly a year to find appropriate resources to support my child. At that point I knew that we needed to be a support for others out there like us. There was a lot to learn and I’m still learning. Language has evolved, access to support has become more accessible and conversations around trans identities are more prevalent. Stand with Trans is here to provide life-saving resources and programs for trans youth and their parents. We want our young trans and nonbinary individuals to know they are loved, to thrive in a complicated world, and to be accepted for who they are without stigma, shame, or harm. Please contact MLA or Amber Sheerin (asheerin(a)milibraries.org) with any questions. Katharyn Haas Adult Services Librarian Adult Programming Coordinator Portage District Library she/her/hers 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002 (269) 585-8711 portagelibrary.info

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Chinese Books Gone
by Candy Mahoney 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

Thank you for your interest! -- Candace Mahoney (she/her) Circulation Supervisor Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-6431

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Help MCLS choose virtual dialogue topics!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

MCLS's popular virtual dialogues are coming back, and we want to know: What do you want to talk about? Fill out this brief survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/268S65B to let us know what is top of mind for you right now at your job, organization, and community. One of the bright spots during the early days of the pandemic was our virtual dialogue series, and we are thrilled to bring them back. The Engagement, Consulting, and Training Team will host a dialogue every other month, beginning in January 2023, to give staff at all levels and from libraries of all types an opportunity to connect around the topics that are important to you. Our first dialogue is scheduled for January 17 at 10:30 a.m.; watch for registration soon. We are looking forward to this great opportunity and hope to see you there! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her/hers) Library Strategist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (517) 481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01D8EAB2.9AA32110]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D8EAB2.9AA32110] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D8EAB2.9AA32110] <https://mcls.org/>

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Chinese Books Available
by Candy Mahoney 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

Most of these are on Buddhism, though there is one biography of Mother Teresa. I cannot vouch for their legitimacy, as one book that came in with this batch was a slanderous anti-Tibetan piece put out by the Chinese govt. (That book is not included.) The yellow ones are by a Buddhist center in Taiwan, and appear to be valid. If you have a use for these, please reply with your RIDES code. -- Candace Mahoney (she/her) Circulation Supervisor Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-6431

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Free PCI Webinars
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

Greetings! Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars uses the GoToMeeting platform. * Managing Change When You're Not in Charge: How to Keep Your Sanity During Organizational Change<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> November 2 at 2pm ET * "Using Food as Medicine in Your Everyday Life" with Gina Cousineau<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> November 9 at 2pm EST * Cataloging Moving Images with Bobby Bothmann<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> November 16 at 2pm EST * Giving Thanks for Everything! with Andrew Sanderbeck<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> November 22 at 2pm EST * What Do Older Patrons Need?: Understanding Creative Wellbeing in Later Life with Jon Kay<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> November 30 at 2pm EST Are you or your staff looking to develop your skills with professional development opportunities either in or out of state? The Library Continuing Education Stipend program<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> can support travel and registration costs by providing financial support for library staff continuing education. To find the full array of training and continuing education opportunities supported and offered by the Library of Michigan visit the Continuing Education site at Michigan.gov/LibraryCE<http://www.michigan.gov/LIBRARYCE>. Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact us at LM-LibTraining(a)michgian.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining@michgian.gov> Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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TAB groups
by Joelle Wake 27 Oct '22

27 Oct '22

Does anyone hold new books for their TAB groups? We hold new books for up to two weeks, so our TAB group gets first pick. We do check holds before keeping them. Please share similar situations or a different process you have! Thank you, Joelle Wake Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Digitization Survey Extravaganza Closes Monday!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 27 Oct '22

27 Oct '22

Sharing this last call for contributing data to the surveys below on behalf of the Digital Library Federation (DLF) Assessment Interest Group on Cost. Feel free to contribute your feedback to any or all of these surveys to help gather information about digitization in cultural heritage organizations! Surveys close Monday, October 31st! Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>! Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Logo, company name Description automatically generated] ________________________________ From: DLF Project Managers Group email list <DLF-PM-GROUP(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> on behalf of Suzanne M Preate <0000005ea2149e4c-dmarc-request(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 4:17 PM To: DLF-PM-GROUP(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG <DLF-PM-GROUP(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> Subject: Digitization Survey Extravaganza! CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov **Apologies for cross posting** Do you work in the field of cultural heritage digitization? If so, members of the Digital Library Federation (DLF) Assessment Interest Group on Cost<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.digl…> request your input via the following surveys. The goal of these surveys is to obtain a picture of the current "state of play", so that practitioners who are planning a digitization project or advocating for digitization funding can make decisions informed by community best practices and experiences. Please complete the surveys of your choosing by October 31, 2022. * Best Practices: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F… * This survey is designed to gather and share experiences about digitization practices and standards adhered to at different institutions. * Time estimate: 15-20 minutes * Equipment Vendors: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F… * This survey is designed to gather and share experiences working with digitization equipment vendors. * Time estimate: 5-10 minutes * Images per Linear Feet (aka, how many images per box did you get): https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F… * This survey is designed to gather data about how many images result from different containers, material type, and capture methodology combinations. This data will be used to help institutions during project planning. * Time estimate: 5 minutes * Reformatting Service Vendors: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F… * This survey is designed to gather and share experiences working with reformatting service vendors. * Time estimate: 5-10 minutes The data gathered through these surveys will assist us in our efforts to produce resources to inform our colleagues in their work around cost assessment of digitization in the cultural heritage field. The surveys do collect email addresses but will not be shared outside of the DLF Assessment Interest Group unless you agree to share your information. Feel free to forward to interested colleagues both in and out of your organization. Thank you for your support! The DLF AIG Cost Assessment Group<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.digl…> P.S. Anyone interested in digitization practices or costs associated with digitization practice are welcome to join the DLF-AIG Cost Group. More information about meetings may be found here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.digl…>. Suzanne Preate (she/her/hers) Digital Initiatives Librarian Syracuse University Libraries 315.443.4243 smpreate(a)syr.edu<mailto:smpreate@syr.edu> 222 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244 library.syracuse.edu<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.s…> Syracuse University ########################################################################

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Book Review Committee Selection
by Samantha Roslund 27 Oct '22

27 Oct '22

Hi there, I'm reaching out to ask how any of you have pulled together book challenge/review committees in the past. Our policy states that we will have staff and community members on the committee. How have you selected members from your communities? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Sam Roslund -- Samantha Roslund Harper Creek High School Librarian Harper Creek Community Schools 7454 B Dr N, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 441-6550 roslunds(a)harpercreek.net sroslund(a)umich.edu http://samantharoslund.weebly.com/

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Japanese books up for grabs
by Candy Mahoney 26 Oct '22

26 Oct '22

If anyone would like these small Japanese books, please respond with your RIDES code. They each measure roughly 6' x 4.25". Thanks! -- Candace Mahoney (she/her) Circulation Supervisor Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-6431

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United for Libraries resources unavailable November 4 through Sunday November 6, 2022
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 26 Oct '22

26 Oct '22

See notice from United for Libraries, below. NOTE that resources can be downloaded before Friday November 4th for use during the outage period. The ALA eLearning site<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felearning…> will be down Fri., Nov. 4 through Sun., Nov. 6, due to an upgrade. United for Libraries resources hosted on ALA eLearning will be unavailable during that time (including Short Takes for Trustees, Trustee Academy, access to United Virtual recordings, tip sheets, toolkits, etc.). If anyone in your state needs access to a toolkit or tip sheet during that time, they may download it in advance of the outage. (Staff will monitor emails to united(a)ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org> to respond to any urgent requests for resources during Nov. 4-6). Thank you, Jillian Jillian Wentworth Manager of Marketing & Membership (she/her/hers) United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 Website: www.ala.org/united<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> News & Updates: united.ala.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Funited.ala…> Thanks! 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

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