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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity
by Jessica Nelson 06 Oct '22

06 Oct '22

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Branch Librarian (#481) LOCATION: Comstock Park and Plainfield Twp. Branches BEGINNING PAY RATE: $16.00/hr., 24 Hours/week CLASSIFICATION: Union Represented DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 20, 2022 @ 5:00pm SCHEDULE: Every Week: M 3:00-8:15, W 9:00-5:15, Th 11:45-8:15; Every fourth weekend starting 11/19 @ Plainfield Branch: Sa 8:45-5:15 Sun 12:45-5:15 To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl  <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl> Kent District Library Job Openings - GovernmentJobs<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl> Where We Are a Service Provider. Our Customers are organizations such as federal, state, local, tribal, or other municipal government agencies (including administrative agencies, departments, and offices thereof), private businesses, and educational institutions (including without limitation K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and vocational schools), who use our Services to evaluate job ... www.governmentjobs.com Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will supply reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, to allow access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Jessica Nelson Human Resources Generalist Kent District Library Service Center, 814 W. River Center Dr. NE., Comstock Park, MI 49321 D 616.784.2016| F 616.647.3818 | she/her (what’s this?<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mypronouns.org%2f&c…>) [Signature-tagline300x17]<http://www.kdl.org>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Poll Worker Recruitment
by Reinhardt, Sarah (MDOS) 06 Oct '22

06 Oct '22

Greetings - following up on if Libraries in Michigan can help the Department of State to promote the critical need for more poll workers in Michigan for the November election, as well as the opportunity for your members and supporters to sign-up to serve through the state's non-partisan MVP poll worker recruitment program. Election clerks are staffing and training now, so it's the perfect time to share this opportunity. Looking forward to hearing from you on this. Our MVP stakeholder toolkit with resources for your team to help spread the word (graphics, newsletter language, etc.) is available online on our website, Michigan.gov/DemocracyMVP<https://www.michigan.gov/sos/resources/initiatives/democracy-mvp> (under "Stakeholder Resources"). Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions on this. Many thanks! Sarah Reinhardt Director of Special Projects Michigan Department of State ReinhardtS(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov> ___________________________ From: Reinhardt, Sarah (MDOS) Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 3:58 PM To: <michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org> Subject: MI Poll Worker Recruitment Greetings, I'm reaching out on behalf of the Michigan Department of State to ask for help from Libraries in Michigan in addressing our state's critical need for more poll workers for the November Election in Michigan. Local clerks are seeking workers with skills in organization, customer service, project management and computer software and technology, and typically hire and train workers one to two months in advance of Election Day - so now is the best time to share this opportunity. To meet this need, the Michigan Department of State relies on valued partners, like Libraries in Michigan, to help spread the word and encourage their members and supporters to sign-up through the state's non-partisan poll worker recruitment program, Democracy MVP<http://www.michigan.gov/DemocracyMVP>. We kindly ask for your help to promote this great need and the opportunity to serve by encouraging your members, networks and supporters to sign-up at Michigan.gov/DemocracyMVP<http://www.Michigan.gov/DemocracyMVP>. Attached to this email, you will find a stakeholder toolkit (also available online here<http://www.michigan.gov/DemocracyMVP>) for our statewide, non-partisan election worker recruitment program, Democracy MVP. This toolkit contains sample graphics and language available for your use in promoting this opportunity, as well as a list of Frequently Asked Questions about working elections in Michigan and the Democracy MVP program. I extend our sincere gratitude to you for your help in this important matter, and for your continued partnership with our office. Thank you, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. Sincerely, Sarah Reinhardt Director of Special Projects Michigan Department of State ReinhardtS(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov>

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Extra copies of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau handouts in Spanish
by Katie Rothley 06 Oct '22

06 Oct '22

Dear Michlib-L, Northville District Library received multiple bookmarks and handouts from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Spanish and we would love to pass the extras on to anyone who would like some. Please send your RIDES code and I'll get them in the next delivery for you. Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 ext. 221 [ https://northvillelibrary.org/ | https://northvillelibrary.org/ ]

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Trustee Roundtables in July and Trustee 101 and 102 in September
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Oct '22

06 Oct '22

Please pass along the information about upcoming trustee training events to your own public library board members. The Library of Michigan will be holding two in-person Trustee Roundtables in July. July 11, 2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm - Farmington Community Library, Liberty Street Branch for more information or to register, visit the Event Registration Page.<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> July 14, 2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm - Petoskey, Carnegie Building for more information or to register, visit the Event Registration Page.<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> These two events provide an opportunity for public library trustees to meet with other trustees from around the state and discuss issues facing Michigan public libraries. Participants will also learn about resources available from the Library of Michigan. We hope to see many of you at the two locations in July. If you are unable to attend this summer look out for an announcement for a similar event to be held virtually in the late fall. Bring your questions and your best advice! In September we have the return of online trustee training. September 13, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Trustee Training 101: The Basics, visit the Event Registration Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> An introduction to being a Library Trustee. What to know, who to ask and how to avoid pitfalls. September 20, 1:00pm-2:30pm - Trustee Training 102: Advanced Trustee, visit the Event Registration Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> This session will build on the information in "Library Board 101" and discuss topics such as handling board discord, member recruitment, officer duties and more. Let us know if you have questions, at LM-LibTraining(a)michgan.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining@michgan.gov> Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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Let's Read Together - MLC Reading Challenge
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Oct '22

06 Oct '22

Today the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) kicked-off their Fall reading challenge, "Let's Read Together." You may hear families, caregivers, or educators in your community asking about it, or even see the MLC reading challenge logs floating around your libraries. It runs through November, challenging youth to read for 1,000 minutes. Here are some resources to learn more: MLC Let's Read Together Website: https://www.michiganlearning.org/resource/letsread/ Let's Read Together Reading Log: https://www.michiganlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Lets-Read-Toget… Facebook Live Event Recording: https://www.facebook.com/events/442591961062793 For support from your local station, or any questions on the challenge, please contact your regional MLC Engagement Coordinator: https://www.michiganlearning.org/resource/meet-the-michigan-learning-channe…. Today's kick-off was a Facebook Live event that featured MeL's K-12 Engagement Specialist, Ann Kaskinen, so you might hear a peak of interest in MeL eResources, too! Thanks, 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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MeL Minute: Celebrate Indigenous People and Culture with MeL
by Laura Warren-Gross 06 Oct '22

06 Oct '22

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]Michigan recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday in October. Home to the Anishinaabe people, known as Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi), Michiganders can learn about Indigenous and Native culture by visiting cultural sites such as the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways<http://www.sagchip.org/ziibiwing/>, attending events like traditional Powwows, and learning from the Maawndoonganan: Anishinaabe Resource Manual<https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.202/021.ccf.myftpupload.com/wp-conte…> which accompanies the Michigan Social Studies Standards. Additionally, the Michigan eLibrary<https://www.mel.org/welcome> (MeL) provides journals and eBooks which can help everyone become more knowledgeable and inclusive. NoveList Plus NoveList Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> can help libraries promote Native and Indigenous characters and authors. One available tool is a guide that provides NoveList search strategies for Exploring Books by Culture<https://www.ebsco.com/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/NoveLi…>. The NoveList staff has gathered information to assist with book and author discovery in their Explore Diversity Resources<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> page. To feature Anishinaabe authors and characters, consider books by Louise Erdrich<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, Robin Wall Kimmerer<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, Brenda Child<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, Carole Lindstrom<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, and Cynthia Leitich Smith<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>. It is also important to know that NoveList has undertaken a project to improve subject headings<https://www.ebsco.com/blogs/novelist/announcing-improved-subject-headings-r…> that relate to Indigenous cultures. Academic Search Complete MeL also includes access to scholarly research across many disciplines in Academic Search Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>. Current research studies by Native and Indigenous experts on a variety of topics including history, anthropology, arts, epidemiology, cultural traditions, and Native languages, as well as book reviews, are included in full-text journals such as: * American Indian Quarterly<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Peer reviewed journal from the University of Nebraska Press (1990-present) * American Indian & Alaska Native Mental Health Research: The Journal of the National Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Peer reviewed journal from the University of Colorado Denver (2003-present) * Tribal College: Journal of American Indian Higher Education<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Published quarterly by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (2000-present) eBook Public Library Collection Another option to expand your community’s access Native and Indigenous characters, authors, and content is to use QR codes to share eBooks from the eBook Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> such as: * All Our Relations: Native Struggles for Land and Life<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> by Winona LaDuke provides cultural and historical perspective on the ongoing struggles against environmental and cultural degradation from multiple perspectives. * The 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book: Revised and Expanded<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> by Gord Hill is an illustrated history of resistance and activism by Indigenous people in the Americas. The MeL eResources provide historical context and current research from Native and Indigenous voices to all Michigan residents. Special thanks to Angela Badke, Ojibwa Community Library and Anne Heidemann, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library for reading an early draft of this MeL Minute and providing helpful feedback. If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, please explore the MeL eResource Access Page.<https://www.mcls.org/mel/mel-databases/help/remote-access/> Contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Hey front line staff: The MeL Maven Badge is a 6-part Information Literacy and eResource adventure designed for you. Start earning your Badge today at MeL.org<https://mel.org/welcome>! 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

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New MAP Partner Destination: Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in Petoskey
by Jim Flury 06 Oct '22

06 Oct '22

Good Morning, I am pleased to share the news that Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in Petoskey [ https://glcorchestra.org/ | https://glcorchestra.org/ ] has joined the Michigan Activity Pass program! GLCO will be a great addition to our already extensive group of "up north" MAP partner destinations. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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Seed Saving Program at the Alpena Library
by Jessica Luther 05 Oct '22

05 Oct '22

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library will be hosting a Seed-Saving Panel on Monday, October 17th at 6:30 PM. This event will be held via Zoom and in-person at the library. Michigan State University Educator, Abbey Palmer, and Queen City Seed Library's Mike Riesterer are back to share more seed-saving tips and tricks. This time, they will demonstrate how to process seeds from beans and squash, showcase some of their seed-saving tools, and answer questions! This informal panel's discussion topic, how to save and store seeds for the next planting season, will interest beginners and experts alike. Patron's own stories of seed saving are welcome and encouraged! Join in person or virtually at https://bit.ly/3M6jL5N. Abbey Palmer serves as a Community Food Systems Educator based in Alger County and works with schools and farms throughout the Upper Peninsula. She coordinates educational activities for people of all ages at MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (UPREC). Her areas of focus include land-based learning for K-14 students and their teachers, season extension, food policy councils, and small-scale seed system resilience. Abbey holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers Workshop in fiction and a BA in Literature from Northern Michigan University. She has worked in food systems since 2011 and spent several years engaged in diversified vegetable production using off-grid farming methods. Mike Riesterer is a volunteer who helped establish the Queen City Seed Library at Peter White Public Library. He helps to maintain the Queen City Seed Library and its Facebook page; @queencityseedlibrary. Mike works with Peterwhite Public Library and volunteers to host annual seed swaps in the spring. For more information, visit www.alpenalibrary.org. *Jessica Luther (she/her) * Interim Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [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_…>

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MAME 49 - still time to register
by Carma Roesch 05 Oct '22

05 Oct '22

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Call for Proposal Deadline Approaching
by SEMLOL Executive Board 05 Oct '22

05 Oct '22

Hi All I would like to remind you that the deadline for submitting your presentation proposal for the upcoming SEMLOL Fall meeting will be this Friday October 7th, 2022. If you need to review the call for proposals it is posted on our website <http://www.semlol.org/>. We look forward to reviewing all the amazing proposals and curating an interesting and thought-provoking meeting on Nov 18th! SEMLOL Executive Board Amy Seipke - Chair, Executive Board P.S. Please also remember to fill out a new membership application <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxtWttW_7qz5wT3zI9Rarlof2kO0lxXyT…> if you have not already done so. (Then, if you are eligible, your organization will be able to nominate an Executive Board member and vote in the new Board election at our Spring meeting.)

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