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Summer classes start June 6! Flexible online learning with UW-Madison iSchool
by Anna Palmer 19 Apr '22

19 Apr '22

Creating a Weeding Plan, Library Security, Licensing Digital Content and more! Online Professional Development Information School University of Wisconsin - Madison Free Alumni Webinar series - All are welcome to view! Presented by our talented alumni. Apr 26: STEM Librarianship - May 17: Remote Makerspaces https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/free-webinars/ Upcoming Online Courses & Webinars Anybody may sign up for these instructor-led courses. No required meeting times. Find all course descriptions here: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education Basics of Cataloging [almost full!] Jun 6 - Jul 31 Prune Your Collection: Creating a Weeding Plan Jun 6 - Jul 3 Graphic Design for Librarians Jun 13 - Jul 10 Solving Copyright Dilemmas for K12 Libraries Jun 20 - Jul 17 NEW! Licensing Digital Content: Vendors, Contracts, and Library Users Jun 20 - Aug 14 Library Security: Training for Worst Case Scenarios and Everyday Conflicts Jun 27 - Aug 7 Introduction to Digital Preservation Jul 11 - Sept 4 The Disability Community in the Library Jul 11 - Aug 21 NEW! That's fake news! The Library's Role in Addressing Misinformation in Your Community Jul 11 - Aug 21 Libraries and the Customer Experience Aug 1-28 NEW! Help Library Users Stay Safe Online Aug 1-28 Have a group of 5 or more? Ask about our group discounts Contact Anna Palmer, ahpalmer(a)wisc.edu<mailto:ahpalmer@wisc.edu> Have a group of 5 or more? Ask about our group discounts. Contact Anna Palmer, ahpalmer(a)wisc.edu<mailto:ahpalmer@wisc.edu> Find all course descriptions here: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education

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Mark your calendars for CSLP listening sessions!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 19 Apr '22

19 Apr '22

The CSLP theme/slogan committee has compiled a list of your 2026 theme and 2025 slogan suggestions. Thank you for all the wonderful theme and slogan ideas! Attached is the list of themes<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SGJ48UgEg7Xs0qL9-oDr-Ro25nv5iXYf/view?usp=…> that are ready for voting and slogans that have been grouped together for wordsmithing. Wordsmithing the 2025 slogan will be the focus of our May listening sessions. We invite you to join us for the wordsmithing sessions that will be held in May. We have 2 date/times to choose from. May 9th - 8am /9am /10am /11am May 11th - 12pm /1pm/2pm/3pm This is a chance for libraries to have their voices heard in creating the final slogan list that will be voted on in August at the Annual CSLP Meeting! We encourage everyone to join and speak as they feel comfortable. During and after the sessions we will have resources available for you to share your input on a provided google document. There is no need to register for the sessions. ------------------------------------------------- May 9th Slogan Listening Session - May 9, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 1 hour Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83979416865?pwd=V1lhOSt3SGJQby9GWU1wQUJiY0gyZz09<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.z…> Meeting ID: 839 7941 6865 Passcode: 902503 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kCmZFfz3Z<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.z…> --------------------------------------------------- May 11th Slogan Listening Session - May 11, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 1 hour Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82984385259?pwd=R1RTR2ZRWEl0TmVPS3NoMWl2NmZSdz09<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.z…> Meeting ID: 829 8438 5259 Passcode: 367013 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcjMBA917a<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.z…> Contact Theme/Slogan Committee Chairs Laura Kelly<mailto:Laura.Kelly@state.sd.us> or Donna Throckmorton<mailto:Donna%20Throckmorton%20%3cdthrockmorton@azlibrary.gov%3e> with any questions. Donna Throckmorton Library Services Consultant Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Email: dthrockmorton(a)azlibrary.gov<mailto:dthrockmorton@azlibrary.gov> [cid:image001.jpg@01D853E1.21FBD990] 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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Calling All MeL Mavens!
by Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) 19 Apr '22

19 Apr '22

Congratulations to library staff who completed the MeL Maven training! If you are among the newly minted MeL Mavens, take some time to celebrate your accomplishment. I also have another favor to ask of you. If you finished five modules, but opted not to click through to the screen that showed your certificate, would you please take a moment to do so? In reviewing our stats, we noticed the individuals who clicked all the way through the training are the only ones credited with completing the program. We want everyone to be given the credit they deserve and for our data to be accurate. Thanks so much for double-checking and helping us out. For those of you who have either never started MeL Maven training or have yet to complete it, please consider doing so. The training can be accomplished in small increments over a longer period of time and is really helpful for EVERYONE working within a library setting. I have included a link to get started or to continue your learning journey: https://my.nicheacademy.com/mel/course/20651 or go to mel.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nichea…> and scroll to the bottom of the page. As the new Michigan eLibrary Coordinator, I invite you to share any questions or concerns you may have about our e-resources. Be on the lookout for future invitations to share your experiences with me as I begin planning my listening tour. Thanks! Heather Wood-Gramza Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48911 517.335.1497 woodgramzah(a)michigan.gov<mailto:woodgramzah@michigan.gov> This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Lakeland Library Cooperative Member Services Manager Opening!
by Carol Dawe 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

Lakeland Library Cooperative in Grand Rapids, Michigan is pleased to announce a new position, Member Services Manager that we would like to fill very quickly so this person can be part of our new strategic planning process. Do you want to join an enthusiastic and dedicated team that supports and serves a 42-member public library cooperative covering 8 West Michigan counties? The Lakeland Library Cooperative in Grand Rapids is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the new role of Member Services Manager. The Member Services Manager will have a broad understanding of and commitment to public libraries, their staff members, and the patrons they serve. This individual must have the ability to communicate effectively in both large and small group settings and provide support and assistance to the cooperative membership. A focus on outreach, technology, training, and advocacy is essential. This position reports to the Cooperative Director. This individual will work with front line and support staff in youth, adult and circulation services, provide training, resources and support, This position reports to the Cooperative Director and works closely with Lakeland staff and library staff members. The salary range for this exempt position is $55,000-$70,000 for a 40-hour work week. A generous benefits package is available including health, dental and vision insurance, MERS and other retirement options, 8 holidays, 5 personal days, 12 sick days and 3 weeks of vacation. This is a hybrid position with work being done remotely and at the LLC office in Grand Rapids. The individual will come into the Grand Rapids office on a regularly determined weekly schedule and as needed in case of special projects and emergencies. Please send a resume, detailed cover letter and the name and contact information for three references to [ mailto:carol@llcoop.org | carol(a)llcoop.org ] by April 30th, 2022. A full job description is available here: [ https://llcoop.org/employment-opportunities/ | https://llcoop.org/employment-opportunities/ ] Carol Dawe Cooperative Director 616-559-5253 x2001 630-207-1205 (cell) [ http://www.llcoop.org/ | www.llcoop.org ] [ http://www.llcoop.org/ ] [ http://www.llcoop.org/ ] Lakeland Library Cooperative | 4138 3 Mile Rd NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 616-559-5253 x2001 Our mission is to strengthen our member libraries covering eight west Michigan counties by providing the means to share resources, services and expertise for the benefit of individuals and communities.

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Final Shifting Landscapes tonight at 7pm
by Thomas Trahey 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

The final Shifting Landscapes presentation will be tonight, Monday April 18, 7:00 pm. Professor Paul Pierson will present *A Mixed Economy.* Pierson is the John Gross Professor of Political Science at the University of California at Berkeley. Pierson’s teaching and research includes the fields of American politics and public policy, comparative political economy, and social theory. Pierson will trace the economic and political history of the United States over the last century. He’ll show how a viable mixed economy—where both government and business each have their own roles while also working collaboratively—has long been the dominant force of America’s prosperity. Pierson, co-author with Jacob Hacker of *American Amnesia: How the War on Government Led Us to Forget What Made America Prosper*, will show how a viable mixed economy—where both effective democratic government and well-functioning markets each have their own roles while also working collaboratively—has long been the dominant force of America’s prosperity. Pierson will discuss “with clear eyes” the failings of our society because we’ve forgotten this essential truth. He will then identify the central role the government has played in our prosperity during and in the decades following WWII. Finally, he will argue that we can and we must restore “a well-functioning politics,” one that promotes shared prosperity in order for there to be both future market success and an effective democratic society. Shifting Landscapes is a presentation of the Mason County District Library and the Abondia Center with support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and Michigan Humanitites. Join us at 7pm on Zoom at mcdl.pub/sl-zoom or live at LACA in downtown Ludington. A recording will be available later this week. Register <http://mcdl.pub/sl-register> and we will send you a link to the recording. -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231-843-8465

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No Kid Hungry’s Center for Best Practices – Nutrition Program Resources for Libraries
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

No Kid Hungry’s Center for Best Practices – Nutrition Program Resources for Libraries No Kid Hungry<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nokid…>’s Center for Best Practices<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpract…> has created a space just for libraries! This webpage houses information for libraries on both the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP or Summer Meals) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program (CACFP At-Risk or Afterschool Meals). Learn more about each program and how libraries can share their strengths to increase access to healthy food in their communities. Planning and implementation resources are also available, along with training opportunities. Check out the webpage today: https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/programs/summer-and-afterschool-meals…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpract…> Have feedback on the webpage or want to share a resource from your state? Contact bestpractices(a)strength.org<mailto:bestpractices@strength.org>. Gather at the Virtual Table: Community Conversations on Food and Librarianship Thursday, May 12, Noon – 3:30 pm ET All are welcome to join this free, interactive national event on how food and librarianship can (and do!) come together. Enjoy a keynote address by Sarah Anderson with Oldways<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foldwayspt…>, a food and nutrition nonprofit helping people live healthier, happier lives. Oldways helps people rediscover and embrace the healthy, sustainable joys of the “old ways” of shared cultural traditions. After the keynote, attendees will move into breakout rooms in which you'll have the opportunity to converse with your colleagues about topics of interest at your library, from culinary literacy and food programming, to family engagement, to addressing food insecurity and food waste. Learn more and complete the interest form here: http://bit.ly/foodinlibraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Ff…> Or jump directly to the registration form: https://uncg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkduugrDwjHNAzKrUoKHKL4iUviTxM1RlZ<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcg.zoom…> As of now, the USDA child nutrition waivers (that have facilitated connecting kids and meals for the past 2 years) are still set to expire on June 30. Following is an explainer and ideas, also from No Kid Hungry and the library representatives’ group. There is currently legislation introduced in both the US Senate and House to extend the child nutrition waivers. No Kid Hungry is recommending that sites, sponsors, and others involved in SFSP plan as if the waivers will be eliminated. Regulatory Update (courtesy of No Kid Hungry<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbestpracti…>) Congress did not extend the USDA’s authority to issue nationwide child nutrition waivers past the 2021-22 school year. Without this Congressional authority, the USDA’s ability to offer flexibility is limited. As of now, aside from on-site monitoring waivers, all nationwide waivers related to SFSP expire on June 30, 2022. The USDA does not have authority to extend or issue nationwide waivers beyond June 30. Relevant waivers set to expire on June 30 include: · Increased community eligibility (without the waivers, only sites located in areas where at least 50% of children are eligible for free/reduced price school meals are eligible to be SFSP/CACFP sites) · Take-home meals and delivered meals (i.e. not eaten on site) · Parents or guardians permitted to pick up meals without children present. · Multiple days’ worth of meals permitted to be picked up at once. As of now, CACFP At-risk Afterschool Meals<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fns.u…> sites will also need to return to operating without waivers beginning July 1, 2022. At this time, No Kid Hungry encourages libraries and other SFSP and CACFP sites and sponsors to plan as if waivers will not be available for this summer or next school year. Strategies for Action (compiled by No Kid Hungry) Libraries offer a unique benefit to the community and to the SFSP/CACFP programs. Strategies can be taken to leverage these strengths to increase access to meals for kids and teens in the community. Collaboration · Create a team or task force to strategize and plan for summer food access in your community. Seek expertise from local schools, elected officials, and other youth-serving organizations. · Contact your local school to see how you might collaborate. Some schools have full or part-time social workers that could be a great resource. · Work with your local youth-serving organizations to coordinate efforts. There will be additional barriers and challenges this year, but libraries can act and partner to overcome them. Congregate Feeding · The congregate feeding requirement means that many families may struggle with transportation to meal sites. Consider partnering with local transportation agencies (if available) to provide free bus passes to students. No public transportation? Work with your local school or bus agency to see if they’d be willing to set up a summer bus route to the library. · Offer library services on mobile meal routes offered by other summer food programs. · Offering activities is a great way to draw and engage kids and teens at meal sites, and libraries offer expertise and unique strengths in programming. Area Eligibility · Many sites this year will not be eligible to participate as an open summer meal site due to area eligibility. See if your site qualifies<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpract…>. · If you are not eligible for SFSP, libraries can still offer meals and groceries to community members. Consider opening a Little Free Pantry<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fletsmovel…> or partnering with a regional food bank. The dollar goes farther at a food bank than at a grocery store. · There might be an open site close to your library. Consider promoting the meal site to patrons visiting the library. Staffing and Funding Resources · Consider volunteers or AmeriCorps VISTA<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericorp…> members for future years · Work with the faith-based community. If your region has a pastoral association and/or churches active in your community, they may be willing to help fund programs and to provide volunteers. · Seek out grant opportunities, local funding, and partnerships. · Consider whether you can fund meals/snacks yourself through library budget and donations (example from Kansas<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%…>) 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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Laser tag
by EMAIL TEAM 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

Dear Librarians, Has any library done a laser tag program for their teens and tweens? If so what equipment did you use? Was it indoor or outdoor? I am considering doing something like this. We have had Joel Tracy's Nerf program which has been successful everytime. You info is appreciated. Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Employee's children at work
by Kat Boyer 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

Hello all, Do any of you have policies dealing with employees bringing their children to work with them? Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [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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wage percentage of budget
by Perri Saunders 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

We're class II, but I'm interested in all sizes of libraries: What percentage of your total budget accounts for wages and benefits? I want to stay in line with the norm, but I don't know what the norm is. Thanks so much, Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Social Media Policy
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 18 Apr '22

18 Apr '22

Greetings, one and all! We are in need of a social media policy. I've looked at several examples online, but I'd love to hear from people who are happy with their policy, as well. If you have a moment to send yours along, I'd be very grateful for the help! Thanks for your time! -Sharon Sharon Crotser-Toy Director Watervliet District Library 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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