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Grant Opportunity: Michigan Architectural Foundation - due April 1, 2023
by Rebekah Craft 10 Feb '23

10 Feb '23

The Michigan Architectural Foundation (MAF) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for MAF's new Education Awareness Grant program. The grants, which will be awarded annually, help support architecture-based education projects and programs to benefit K-12 students throughout the state of Michigan. 2023 grant applications close April 1, 2023. Please see the press release for more information. *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Library Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org | 248-554-4681 [image: image.png] Contact: Angela Jeruzal angelamjeruzal(a)gmail.com 248-568-4564 *Inspiring the Next Generation Through Architecture: Applications for MAF’s Education Awareness Grants Program Being Accepted Through April 1, 2023* *Grants will support architecture-based education projects and programs * *to benefit K-12 students throughout the state of Michigan* DETROIT, Feb. 7, 2023 - The Michigan Architectural Foundation (MAF) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for its new Education Awareness Grants Program. The grants, which will be awarded annually, support architecture-based education projects and programs intended to benefit students K-12 students throughout the state of Michigan. Grant applications close April 1, 2023. “MAF is excited to provide resources through this new grant program to support innovative K-12 architecture-based educational initiatives, and help organizations fuel children’s imaginations and exploration of the built environment,” said Tom Mathison, FAIA, MAF Education Awareness Grants Committee Chair. “As with all MAF programming, initiatives supported by the grants will promote an awareness and understanding of how architecture enriches life in Michigan.” Each year, the grant program will award up to $20,000. Funds may be awarded to a single recipient or to multiple recipients, at the discretion of the MAF Education Awareness Grant Committee. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, and may include but are not limited to public broadcasters, summer camps, neighborhood associations, public libraries, children’s museums, and other non-profit entities. *Grant Application requirements include the following:* · Cover Letter, with an executive summary, explaining why you are requesting this grant, what outcomes you hope to achieve, and how you will spend the funds, if awarded. · Completed Information Sheet and Program Profile · Exhibits, including graphic material, photographs or other imagery appropriate to your case for support. *Grant Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:* · *Promotion:* How does the program promote an understanding and learning of architecture by students ages 18 or younger? · *Audience:* How many students will likely engage with or receive this program either directly or through media channels? · *Leverage:* To what extent will this investment attract other resources or other organizations to support the program’s objectives? · *Need:* How important is the grant money to the organization and its ability to produce the program? · *Results:* What is the likely outcome or result of the program after its completion? The grant application process will open in January of each award year, and close on April 1 of the award year. Grants are awarded once annually, on May 1 of each year. Grant recipients are eligible to receive up to one grant per calendar year. Recipients must apply each year to be eligible in that year. Click here to find out more about the application criteria, requirements, and how to apply. <https://michiganarchitecturalfoundation.org/grants/maf-education-awareness-…> For additional questions about the grant program or the grant application process, contact Tom Mathison, FAIA, MAF Education Awareness Grants Committee Chair, tom(a)mathisonarchitects.com. *The Michigan Architectural Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization **dedicated to advancing awareness of how architecture enriches life. **By serving as a resource for funding, information, and educational architecture-related programs, MAF increases appreciation for architecture, which in turn encourages cohesive, sustainable communities, increases economic value, and adds beauty to our built environment. Visit * *michiganarchitecturalfoundation.org* <https://michiganarchitecturalfoundation.org/>*.* *###*

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 Feb '23

10 Feb '23

YALSA Membership Meeting February 16, 2023 - 7 pm ET JOIN US ON ZOOM<https://ala-events.zoom.us/j/99729259738?pwd=UEx4K2h0ajBNVmMxOEU5Qkt3Y013dz…> FOR OUR MEMBERSHIP MEETING! OPEN TO ALL! Want to know more information? Contact Letitia Smith at Ismith(a)ala.org<mailto:Ismith@ala.org?subject=Membership%20> Excellence in Nonfiction Award Celebration Wednesday Feb. 15th from 7-8 pm Central. Registration is free to all: Zoom registration link<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mS8LkHynQZ-AkzqK2Q4vpQ>. YALSA Selected Lists Now Available The 2023 Selected Book Lists are now available. Amazing Audio Books for Young Adults<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>, Best Fiction for Young Adults<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> and Great Graphic Novels for Teens<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> have all been listed. ALSC ALSC YMA Book Clubs (Dates vary, registration available<https://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/webinararchive#book-clubs>) The 2023 award-winning #kidlit titles have been announced! Want to chat with like-minded readers about those awesome books that took home the medals and honors this year? Join an ALSC Book Chat and gather with a small group to discuss the winners. Led by former award chairs, synchronous and asynchronous chat sessions will be offered, providing an informal space for sharing perspectives, book recommendations, and just celebrating the #kidlit vibe with fellow book lovers. Whether you're a new-to-#kidlit adult reader or former award committee member, join an ALSC Book Chat to connect with other enthusiasts and enjoy an hour+ talking books! Learn more at: https://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/webinararchive#book-clubs. Collaborative Summer Library Program Citizen Science at Your Library Citizen Science<https://scistarter.org/library> is now an official CSLP Partner<https://www.cslpreads.org/our-partners/>! Be sure to join their "All Together Now" webinar on March 29th. Details on how to join are on their site: https://scistarter.org/all-together-now-citizen-science-in-your-summer-re - no need to register, just mark your calendars. (I do not know if it will be recorded) Slogan/Theme gathering for 2026/2027 Have you ever thought about where our Collaborative Summer Library Program's (CSLP) themes and slogans come from? Who thinks them up? How does CSLP select each year's slogan? Well, the answer is YOU! Each year CSLP seeks feedback from Michigan library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions. Libraries from across the nation contribute too and together we come to consensus. So now is your time to SHINE! Please complete this brief survey<https://forms.gle/o6YBhe8NzFBLzW7B8> to suggest a Slogan for the 2026 theme of Dinosaurs, (artist: Kaylani Juanita http://kaylanijuanita.com) and a fresh, new Theme for 2027. For a list of previous theme and slogans go to: https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/. Please share your suggestions via this form<https://forms.gle/o6YBhe8NzFBLzW7B8> by Friday, February 24th. Michigan's top picks will be submitted to CSLP to compile with other suggestions from across the country. [cid:image004.png@01D93D46.C42CDDA0] All Together Now Summer Symposium recordings to support your program planning are available at: https://www.cslpreads.org/all-together-now-2022/ CSLP Summer Program Manual Spotlight READS & Deeds Book Club - Books can inspire us to action! Read and discuss these books, then take part in a group service project that benefits your community and spreads kindness. Found in your CSLP manual, chapter 3 - page 73. If you need a manual code, please complete this form<https://forms.gle/mvcGV8ni3H6mVnug9> using your official public library email information. Grant Opportunity Improving Access to Information Grants - How to Apply : Literacy, Digital Inclusion and Programming March 2, 2023 - 1:00-2:30 pm ET The Library of Michigan Improving Access to Information Grant program for 2024 is open! Please join us for a webinar on how to apply for the Literacy, Digital Inclusion and Library Programming priorities. This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries and library cooperatives with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or to develop library services that provide users improved access to information. Three of the four priorities are to improve access to services & information in areas of literacy; to improve access to information for community users with limited online access, e.g. improving equity through digital inclusion; or to develop improved library programming. This webinar will focus on these three priorities. Register now<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> - recording will be sent to registrants. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In the News... How Can Literary Spaces Support Neurodivergent Readers and Writers?<https://lithub.com/how-can-literary-spaces-support-neurodivergent-readers-a…> - Literary Hub, 2/2/23 USBBY Announces the 2023 Outstanding International Books List<https://www.slj.com/story/USBBY-announces-the-2023-outstanding-internationa…> - School Library Journal, 2/9/23 Have a great weekend, 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. It's February. It's when we CELEBRATE... Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month! [Logo Description automatically generated]

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In need of DVD Shipping boxes
by Autumn Smith 10 Feb '23

10 Feb '23

Greetings all, Our library is in need of cardboard dvd shipping boxes if any libraries have any to share. Thanks and have a great weekend! Autumn Smith Assistant Director The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 407 South Lane Street Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) www.blissfieldlibrary.org Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

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Free Non-locking DVD cases
by Deb Hemmye 10 Feb '23

10 Feb '23

We have14 black non-locking DVD cases and 6 non-locking Blu-Ray DVD cases that need a new home. Thanks! Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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Love Data Week 2023: Feb 13-17th
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 09 Feb '23

09 Feb '23

[Gray and white promotional image for Love Data Week 2022] Love Data Week starts February 13, 2023. "Data: Agent of Change" starts February 14. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3JV5tpi. #LoveData23 About The theme this year is Data: Agent of Change. Love Data Week is about inspiring your community to use data to bring about changes that matter. Policy change, environmental change, social change... we can move mountains with the right data guiding our decisions. This year, we are focused on helping new and seasoned data users find data training and other resources that can help move the needle on the issues they care about. FAQ * What is Love Data Week? Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, taking place every year during the week of Valentine's day. Universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, corporations and individuals are encouraged to host and participate in data-related events and activities. * Who can participate in Love Data Week? Love Data Week is an international, public activity. Each year individual organizations host their own events and activities. The Love Data Week committee maintains a list of all events and activities. * Is Love Data Week a conference? Love Data Week is not a conference. It is a variety of events and activities hosted online, or in person locally around the world. Participants are encouraged to explore the variety of offerings found in the full listing of events and activities and to register for each individually. * How can I get involved? Submit your events and activities through the form found on this page. At the end of Love Data Week, a call for new committee members is sent via email. Please sign up for Love Data Week updates via email<http://eepurl.com/hNARJP>. Questions? Send an email to LoveDataWeek(a)umich.edu<mailto:LoveDataWeek@umich.edu?subject=Love%20Data%20Week%20event%20submission> Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 It's February. It's when we CELEBRATE... Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month! [Logo Description automatically generated][cid:image003.png@01D93C8C.AA0A9AD0]

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Free Furniture
by Brzozowski, Erin 09 Feb '23

09 Feb '23

Hello, Due to an upcoming renovation, we have some free furniture<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zRNfP2KOP5wPfze1gHrCQa-rW6sesIZ4/ed…> available. The linked spreadsheet will be updated once pick-up is arranged. Pick-up is only available on February 23, 24, and February 27 - March 2, from 9-5. Please email me to express interest and arrange pick-up. Thank you, Erin Brzozowski (hear it<https://namedrop.io/erinbrzozowski>) (She/Her) Eastern Branch Manager Jackson District Library 3125 E. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49202 517-788-4074 brzozowskie(a)myjdl.com<mailto:brzozowskie@myjdl.com> [Email Logo]

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Hotspot Advice
by Wendy Chapman 09 Feb '23

09 Feb '23

Hello! We've been circulating Hotspots as part of our Library of Things collection for some time now, but are considering alternatives to our current service provider. For those who are dealing with Hotspots who do you use as a service provider? How many Hotspots are you circulating? Do you have issues with Hotspots "slowing down" or hitting a "data limit" even though you have them on un unlimited plan? How is customer service with your provider? Any other advice regarding circulation time limits/renewals? How often do you find that you have Hotspots sitting on the shelf not circulating? Any advice in this area would be appreciated. You can e-mail me directly at w.chapman(a)buchananlibrary.com<mailto:w.chapman@buchananlibrary.com> with your thoughts. Thanks! Wendy L. Chapman Library of Things Manager Buchanan District Library 269.695.3681 www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org/> [cid:image002.png@01D93C97.32061D10]

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Lead the Way: Libraries at the Heart of Community Engagement Conference
by UW iSchool CE 09 Feb '23

09 Feb '23

Lead the Way Conference Libraries at the Heart of Community Engagement April 24-25 Pyle Center, Madison, WI Join us for the Lead the Way conference in Madison, WI.. Learn strategies for building community partnerships, strategic planning, programs to engage the community, and more at this practical and engaging conference. With sessions that range from community partnerships that make summer reading a success, to getting the most out of focus groups, and marketing to your community you are sure to walk away with some new ideas and strategies. Full details and registration: go.wisc.edu/ischool-engage<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-engage> Other Spring Learning Opportunities from UW-Madison iSchool Spring Online Courses There’s still time to register for our instructor-led online courses. Register at least two weeks early and save 10%. * (NEW!) Trans-Inclusive Librarianship, Feb 20 - Mar 19 * Copyright in Libraries, Mar 6 - Apr 16 * (NEW!) Expanding your Reach with Partnership Marketing, Mar 6 - Apr 2 * (NEW!) Reference Desk Ready!, Mar 13 - May 7 * (NEW!) Navigating Book and Program Challenges for Public Libraries, Mar 20 - Apr 30 * Designing for Accessibility, Mar 27 - Apr 30 * Promoting First-Generation Student Success Through Academic Library Services, Apr 3 - May 14 See full course offerings & register: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education Spring Webinar Series Registration is now open from our FREE Spring Webinar series! * Serving Homeschooling Families in Your Community (Mar 1) * Sexual and Reproductive Health Information at the Library ( Mar 21) * Consortium Cooperation: Ways to improve overall collection development through ordering collaboration (Apr 11) Webinar details: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/free-webinars/ Please direct any questions to ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu.

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Questions about Colibri book covering system
by Jenn Bishop 09 Feb '23

09 Feb '23

Hello! We are looking into purchasing a Colibri book covering system for our library. If you currently use this product, can you please send information about your experience with it and if you would purchase it again? 1. How loud is it? (some of the videos we have watched make it sound pretty loud) 2. Is the machine durable? We have seen some covers come through MeLCat and they seem durable. 3. What is the maintenance of the machine? Are there parts that wear out/need to be replaced regularly? 4. Anything else you feel useful for us to consider? Thank you for your input! -- Jenn Bishop Library Technical Assistant I Shelby Township Library zv808 (586)726-2342 (586)739-7414 X-2342

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2023 Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) registration opens Monday February 13
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Feb '23

09 Feb '23

Hello, Registration for the 2023 Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) opens Monday, February 13 at 1:00 PM Eastern. A total of 115 spots are available for this immersive learning experience about public library data and evaluation, which will occur July 23-26, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. To learn more about RIPL, please see the event website: https://www.ripleffect.org/2023/. Thank you, The RIPL Team info(a)ripleffect.org<mailto:info@ripleffect.org>

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