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Free PCI Webinars
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

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. * Can You Help Me? How Libraries Can Help Non-profits in Your Community Thrive<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> January 18 at 2pm EST * See Your Library Through Your Patron's Eyes<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> January 25 at 2pm EST * Readers' Advisory Year in Review: 2022 with Becky Spratford<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> February 1 at 2pm EST * Respond, Don't React<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> February 8 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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Loutit District Library is Hiring!
by Ellen Peters 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Hello everyone, Loutit District Library is hiring! Come join our growing team and work near beautiful Lake Michigan! We are hiring the following positions: *Assistant Director (full-time)* *Community Engagement Librarian (full-time)* *Administrative Assistant (part-time)* To view the full job descriptions and application process, please go to our website: https://www.loutitlibrary.org/work-at-loutit-district-library/ Loutit District Library does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, marital or veteran status, religion, age, or handicap in employment or the provision of services. Loutit District Library is a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Ellen Peters Executive Director she/hers (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6912 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Free BOCD
by Deb Hemmye 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

We have weeded many books on CD, mostly YA fiction, that have either never been checked out or checked out only once or twice. The attached photos only represent about half of what we have - reply offline for more titles. The cases are in good shape, too, if you just need cases. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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MCLS closed Monday for MLK Day
by Mary Ruthko 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

The MCLS offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will be back on Tuesday, Jan. 17 to answer your MCLS, MeL eResources, MeLCat, and RIDES questions. MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement & Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> Have a wonderful weekend! Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> 517-507-4149 [cid:8b7da296-f331-4281-8a7d-9858be9d343b] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Free Book Bins and Return Chutes
by Quyen Edwards 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Free Items are available for pick-up at Portage District Library. Please email off list to claim using the highlighted numbers and schedule pick-up, first come first serve. Quyên Edwards Assistant to the Director/Library Board Secretary Portage District Library 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002 (269) 585-8701 she/her/hers [cid:e708b10d-162f-4ee2-a58a-0d7b97d15fe5] #1 Library Logo metal book bin 30' x 30.5" x 28" spring loaded on 3 inch swivel casters 7.5" x 18" cutout on one side for external opening [cid:72611e18-fb7b-44c5-bb99-3b26fb6a8e22] #2 Kingsley Single Drop black metal book bin 31" x 31" x 32.75" total height spring loaded, 6" casters (2 swivel with locking components, 2 fixed center) [cid:373cd3ed-eac4-4411-bf74-7d298aa33144] #3 Maple Wood single drop book bin 34" x 35" x 33" total height on 2" swivel casters some scratches [cid:de83722a-213a-4576-8560-0c92003f3d91] #4 Two Book chutes Cover plate 18" x "10" Opening 15.5" x 13.75" Chute 7" x 14.5" [cid:0090a2a1-be75-40e5-bfe5-4a1da788ba0e] #5 "Item Return" Metal book chute Cover plate 18" x 13" stainless steel opening 15" x 4" [cid:00585165-42a1-4947-a80c-e16b54f38a28] #6 "Did you verify" Metal Chute Cover plate 14" x 7" Opening 11" x 4" with spring loaded flap [cid:2d6c58e8-f923-4845-ab4b-a6c680f5b4ca] #7 Metal chute Opening 19.5" x 4

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Disc Cleaning/Restoration Machines
by Ted Gregory 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Hello, We at the Mackinaw Area Public LIbrary are currently looking at purchasing a machine to maintain our DVD collection, ideally one that both cleans and repairs. Most of our research so far keeps leading to the JFJ Easy Pro machines. Any stories of experiences with these or with alternatives would be appreciated. Many thanks, -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Lateness policy
by Kat Boyer 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Our library's handbook says that staff should not be late but isn't very specific about the policy. Do any of you have examples of more complete late/attendance policies? One thing I'm looking for especially is guidance for what happens if someone is late without notifying a supervisor of an issue.

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MEL Packing Supplies Needed @ zv299
by Maggie Jones 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Hi, everyone! We are in need of bubble mailers and book sized boxes for packaging MEL. If you have extra supplies that you wouldn't mind sharing, please send them our way at zv299 St. Joseph Maud Preston Palenske Library. Thank you! Maggie Jones Adult, Teen, & Technical Services Supervisor St. Joseph Public Library 269-983-7167

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Collaborative Summer Library Program The recordings and handouts are available for the "All Together Now!" Summer Symposium: https://www.cslpreads.org/all-together-now-2022/. You don't want to miss ALA Ex. Director Tracie D. Hall's Keynote, it really fires you up for summer library programming! To request the CSLP Manual Code: https://forms.gle/WCBBGRD2mAGssGKd8 - please submit using an official work email, otherwise I will need to send the code to your director's official email. Resources ALA Youth Media Awards Webcast! Are you ready?! Won't be long now. The 2023 Youth Media Awards press conference is Monday, January 30, at 8:00 a.m. CT, during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> in New Orleans. For those unable to join us in person, we are pleased to announce two virtual viewing options: * Watch the livestream<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> * Join us on the ALA Facebook page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> The ALA Youth Media Awards, including the Newbery, Coretta Scott King, Caldecott, Sibert, and Printz awards, are chosen by our colleagues and recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent. This year's announcements include two ALA Affiliate Awards, the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…> and Sydney Taylor Book Award<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanli…>. Online or in New Orleans, we hope to see you there! 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://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>) 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://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> 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<mailto:milibraryquest@gmail.com>. YALSA's 2023 Young Adult Services Symposium - SAVE-THE-DATE The 2023 Young Adult Services Symposium will be held Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Arch in St. Louis, MO. The room rate for the Symposium attendees is $149 a night plus state and local taxes. Additional information regarding the 2023 Symposium will be available soon: https://www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium. Virtual Webinars & Workshops for Youth Services Staff from LM Ready to Read Storytime Tune-Up! With Jenifer Strauss<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, January 19, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET Ready to Read Michigan goals are to equip public library staff with information, skills, and tools needed for them to promote early literacy in their community and to engage families using the 5 practices of Every Child Ready to Read. In this 90 minute webinar, Jen will: * Share basic early childhood brain science to help you make the connection between Storytime activities and your young patron's growing brains. * Review the Ready to Read Five Practices and give participants a plethora of program ideas for each of the five practices to use right away. * Introduce a Template that will help you include the five practices in your Storytime plans. * Discuss our role as Language and Literacy Mentors for parents and caregivers. * Present ideas for collaborating with Community Partners for Storytime along with ways to share resources that will help families with young children. Come ready to Sing, Play, Read, Talk and Write our way to Literacy! Summer Library Program 2023 Round Table #1<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Tuesday, January 24, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET Summer Library Program 2023 Round Table #2<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:30 am - Noon ET Attend either date above and bring your summer program ideas, no matter the age group to share at our virtual round tables. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one program idea to share with the group. Program ideas may or may not be related to the CSLP theme "All Together Now," and can be geared for any age, including teens & adults. We want to hear what your library is up to and what you're excited about! We will also have the opportunity to discover all of the exciting ways the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) and PBS Kids can support engagement and learning in your community this summer. See a sampling of the MLC summer program resources, including specific All Together Now themed activities and resources, on-demand videos and hands-on activities from a variety of local, regional, and national educational partners, and ideas for in-person events and programming provided by the MLC engagement team. Attendees of this round table will walk away with ideas and contacts to customize the summer program for your community. These virtual round tables will not be recorded. "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. These projects are 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. "Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals." -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 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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Job Opening
by Atkins-Eddins,Angela 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Capital Area District Libraries is looking for a Administrative Assistant for our Administrative Offices. CADL is a progressive, forward thinking system serving over 240,000 community members located in Ingham County, Michigan. We have 13 branches and 220 staff members dedicated to serving our diverse communities. Our staff is excellent and truly cares about each other. Our unique approach to providing superior customer service earned us the 2019 State Librarian's Excellence Award and in 2020 a CADL librarian was named Michigan Public Librarian of the Year. We are committed to our Mission Statement "Empowering our diverse communities to learn, imagine and connect." Qualified applicants can apply using our website at http://www.cadl.org/about/opportunities/job-openings/

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