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balloon artist
by Perri Saunders 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

We are looking in southwest lower Michigan for a balloon artist to attend one of our summer events. Does anyone have any contacts? Thanks in advance, 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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Reference Desk Suggestions
by Susan Bach 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Hello All, Our library is planning to purchase a new Reference desk, so I'm looking for suggestions. I'm looking for something that is well made, sturdy and comfortable. Our current Reference desk isn't huge and has an L format. Has anyone purchased a Reference desk recently that they would recommend? Thanks so much for your feedback! Susan Bach Tecumseh District Library

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Extra 1040 Instructions Booklets
by Amy Winter 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

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REViSED Dearborn Public Library Zoom Talk on Michigan Notable Book Trout Water
by Lodge, Daniel 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

My bad! Please ignore the last message - had the wrong date. Dan Be sure to join us for a Zoom talk here at the Dearborn Public Library on Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30pm with author Josh Greenberg regarding his 2022 Michigan Notable Book Trout Water. Mr. Greenberg's book is his journal of the encounters he experiences while fishing on the Au Sable - reading the movement of the river water, studying the play of light on the water - and how it helps him to realize that there's more to catching fish than catching fish. The Program Flyer is attached to this email. The Michigan Notable Book Program is sponsored by the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Center for the Book and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities. Click here to register and receive a Zoom Meeting Link for the Event: https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=10451&ag… Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Dearborn Public Library Zoom Talk on Michigan Notable Book Trout Water
by Lodge, Daniel 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Be sure to join us for a Zoom talk here at the Dearborn Public Library on Thursday, March 31st at 6:30pm with author Josh Greenberg regarding his 2022 Michigan Notable Book Trout Water. Mr. Greenberg's book is his journal of the encounters he experiences while fishing on the Au Sable - reading the movement of the river water, studying the play of light on the water - and how it helps him to realize that there's more to catching fish than catching fish. The Program Flyer is attached to this email. The Michigan Notable Book Program is sponsored by the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Center for the Book and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities. Click here to register and receive a Zoom Meeting Link for the Event: https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=10451&ag… Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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FREE Gale webinar series
by Laura Warren-Gross 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Gale and MeL have teamed up to provide a FREE webinar series in April and May. Michigan library staff members are invited to join us to learn more about Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Business: DemographicsNow. Free SCECH hours available to Michigan educators who attend the live webinars. Recordings will be sent to all who register in case you are unable to attend the live events. Information and registration links below. We look forward to sharing these excellent eResources with you! [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated] Promote Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints within your Learning Community (For Grades 9-12 Staff) April 13, 2022 3:30-4:30 You have access to Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints through MeL. This extensive and valuable resource focuses on the varied viewpoints surrounding today's most talked about topics, as well as tools and features to support organized research. In this session, intended for high school library staff, we will discuss how to promote this resource to your learning community through best practices and our support site. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5lBwc6pcSLi-g7ESrlPFJA Leverage Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Within the Science Classroom April 27, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints provides access to pro-con information on many of the top-studied scientific topics, including Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, and Genetic Modification. The resource also contains valuable tools to support organized and effective research. Join this session, intended for high school librarians and science staff to review the content and tools within this resource. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FE2GTxUSiyrjbF6xcYHFw Top Ten Tools to Support Research Within Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints May 4, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints has many tools to support researchers from high school students to adult learners, including Highlights and Notes, Topic Finder, and Google/Microsoft Integrations. Join this session, intended for high school, academic, and public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to engage learners and drive effective research. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-AnvvVZ9SgOlyGyCTt8saw [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated] Discover Ways to Support All Patron Types with Gale Business: DemographicsNow May 18, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale Business: DemographicsNow provides patrons with data and statistics for the entirety of the United States and allows for selection of Geographic Area and a large selection of variables to build detailed reports. Tools within this resource can support many types of patrons, including small business owners, business students, potential entrepreneurs, and even general researchers. Join this session, intended for public library staff, to examine real-world cases of how to support these different patron types. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5fdfX3jfQw2P1sKF4tXK1A Top Ten Tools within Gale Business: DemographicsNow May 25, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale Business: DemographicsNow is a powerful and expansive resource providing up to date demographic information on businesses, spending habits, and more within the United States. Join this session, intended for public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to support your patrons. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdM0WYf0SZm_aFmjxsOygA Laura Warren-Gross Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1 800 530 9019 ext 152 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Quiet Study Room Policy
by Lisa Cox 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Hi Was looking for a sample of a quiet study room policy. Particularly focusing on the age limit. If anyone has a link or copy that you can send me. Thank you

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Need some help from public libraries that are City departments
by Bartles, Maryanne 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Dearborn Public was created under Act 164 of 1877 and has been managed by our Library Commission since 1920. Dearborn is re-writing the City Charter and there has been language brought forward to change the Library Commission to an advisory-only role and to have the Library Director appointed by the Mayor. I am wondering if any other municipal libraries are managed this way. All City library Directors, if you could answer the following questions, I would be most appreciative. 1. How is your library board selected. Are they appointed by the mayor? How many board members do you have and what is their term of office? Can they be re-appointed? 1. What is the role of your library board? Do they make all library policy decisions and manage the budget? Or, are they advisory only and give input to the Mayor, who is the final decision-maker for the library?. 1. How is your library director selected? Does your board interview, select and appoint the Director? And, do they have the authority to fire the Director? Or is it a mayoral appointed, similar to any other department head, who would serve at the will of the Mayor and, potentially, only as long as the Mayor was in office? Maryanne Bartles Library Director Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Mi 48126 313-943-2049 [cid:image002.jpg@01D848C4.58C9CE00]

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Zoom Event TOMORROW - Alzheimer's: 10 Warning Signs at 2 PM
by Latonia Phillips 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Hello The Commerce Township Community Library is hosting a new ZOOM event titled *Alzheimer's: 10 Warning Signs*. Presented by Karen Kline, Alzheimer's Association. Please share this with patrons, co-workers, and friends. *Description*: Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us IN PERSON at Commerce Township Community Library or VIA ZOOM to learn 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. *Tuesday, April 5 at 2 PM * *Register here*: tinyurl.com/ctcl-10signs *Please Note*: The ZOOM access link will be emailed to participants on the day of the program. Latonia Phillips (she/her) Adult Reference Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Road Commerce Twp., MI 48382 *Phone*: 248-669-8108 Ext. 115 *Fax*: 248-387-6240 *Email*: lphillips(a)commercelibrary.info -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Highlighted WebJunction Content for April * Host Your Own Cardboard Carnival<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: It started as part of a Saturday program with underrepresented students in STEM, paired with mentors from Northwestern University to work on monthly engineering design projects. After several years of one-off projects, the Evanston (IL) Public Library teen services staff and their partners asked, "How can we get students to pursue a long-term project to build and strengthen STEM skills and bring the community together to celebrate their work?” From this, the concept of Evanston’s Cardboard Carnival was born. * Libraries Learn from Eviction Focus<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: As a continuation of the Improving Access to Civil Legal Justice initiative, WebJunction focused on the eviction crisis, developing resources that strengthen library staff’s ability to respond to eviction questions with confidence and help close the justice gap in their communities. The complexity of eviction law and the high stakes involved make this a tricky reference topic, but we’re confident that you can expand your reference skills with the help of these resources. * Socially Connected Communities: Solutions for Social Isolation<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: A new report on Socially Connected Communities: Solutions for Social Isolation published by Healthy Places by Design highlights how librarians and other leaders can work together to address this issue. The report was developed based on a series of conversations in 2020 with nearly 60 people from diverse places and organizations who candidly shared their efforts to reduce social isolation. WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.web…>. Broadband Improvements: Free Planning Tools for Libraries Wednesday, April 20, 2022 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/broadband-improvements.html<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Access to the internet through broadband connections has become a critical service in libraries, allowing staff and patrons to learn, connect and grow. But libraries with limited support for information technology (IT) may be challenged with how to assess broadband and related technologies to keep these services up to date. Join this session to learn how to use the Toward Gigbagit Libraries toolkit―a free, self-service guide created to help libraries understand and improve their IT capacities and broadband resources. The toolkit can help staff better articulate the library’s needs to leadership, policy makers, and broadband service providers, in order to improve on digitally serving the community and planning for the future. Digital Collections at Your Library: Community, Culture, and Connection Tuesday, April 26, 2022 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/digital-collections-at-your-…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Digital collections at your library can preserve local histories and artifacts at risk of being lost. They offer an opportunity to represent the diversity of stories and voices in your community likely missing from your physical collection. But they are resource-intensive, requiring new skills, technology, and an ongoing commitment to maintain them. Understanding the full lifecycle of digital stewardship is critical to successfully providing digital collections. In this webinar, practitioners will share how their digital collections have enabled their community members to connect with unique histories and cultures, increase appreciation of local history, and foster connections across generations. You’ll also learn about a new series of free courses developed for small public libraries and tribal archives, libraries, museums. 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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