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zv-341 - rubber bands
by Joyce Gendron 17 Mar '22

17 Mar '22

Hey all! Happy Friday! Our library could use a small box of rubber bands for RIDES. Any of you have any extras? Thank you, Joyce M. Gendron Waldron District Library Zv-341

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Libraries with Video Games - Question
by Lorry Traver 17 Mar '22

17 Mar '22

Hi all, I believe I asked a similar question last year, but I am curious for those who have video games available for your patrons to check out, is there a reputable online store with highly discounted materials in nice condition? I typically purchase our materials from Disc Replay in Flint, but was hoping to find a provider online that would ship the items to me. It can get pretty difficult to find an afternoon to be away from the library to go video game shopping. Thanks! -- "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." - Dr. Seuss *Lorry Traver* Youth Services Coordinator Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 ltraver(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043

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Job posting
by LaPorte, Toni 17 Mar '22

17 Mar '22

Please excuse duplication. The Livonia Public Library is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Branch Librarian (Head of Adult Services) at the Bennett Civic Center Library. Starting Salary is $70,324.80 Annually. Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, holidays, vacation, and more. Please see attached announcement for job description and how to apply. Thanks, Toni [cid:LivoniaLibrary-150_448311fd-878c-427d-a2b3-a583dea86bcb.png]<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> Toni LaPorte Library Director Livonia Public Library (734) 466-2451 tlaporte(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org www.livoniapubliclibrary.org<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> [cid:SocialLink_Facebook_32x32_f4cd0f65-1d29-42e1-8c6b-fa4525a26a66.png] <https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> [cid:SocialLink_Twitter_32x32_88eae9ba-dbc6-4e96-8fbb-583ba4e951d4.png] <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> [cid:SocialLink_Youtube_32x32_aebcc362-2268-4807-a71b-51f1c09418fd.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ> This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you.

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MeL Minute: Welcome to our new MeL Coordinator!
by Laura Warren-Gross 17 Mar '22

17 Mar '22

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, we’re excited to welcome Heather Wood-Gramza as the new MeL Coordinator. Back in October of 2020, Heather and Vanessa Walstra wrote a MeL Minute about practicing self-care<https://www.mel.org/blog/MeL-is-Magical-Self-Care-Edition-64010>. Little did she know then that less than two years later she would be working as part of the MeL team. We sat down with Heather via Zoom last week to get to know her better and wanted to share some of what we learned. Heather first came to the library world via a school library. When the recession hit, she moved into public libraries, working with teens while earning her MLIS at Wayne State. After attaining her degree, Heather held a variety of positions including Branch Manager in the Kent District Library system before transitioning to the Director at Howard Miller Public Library in Zeeland. Heather has been an advocate for MeL. From encouraging educators to allow students to use eBooks<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> as sources for research to using AtoZdatabases<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=at…> to connect the city to new businesses, she has used MeL for a wide variety of purposes and sees its value among various audiences. We should not be surprised that Heather is a MeL Maven. After all, she is the person who named the MeL Maven Badge<https://www.mel.org/blog/MeL-Badge-Contest-Winner>. After completing her Badge, Heather encouraged her staff to add the Badge to their goals to get them excited about helping patrons find information using the MeL eResources. Heather loves to brainstorm and generate ideas for new services. In fact, she instituted curbside library services pre-pandemic and was able to share her knowledge and experience to help other libraries pivot when the pandemic began. We wanted to know which eResources Heather likes best and how she has used them. She shared that she has used AtoZdatabases<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=at…> extensively, including to create lists of people who are new to town to make sure they are welcomed. Heather also showed us a quilling project she created using instructions<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> from Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>. In her life outside of libraries, Heather loves the outdoors and activities such as camping and biking. She and her husband have three children including a daughter who is a student at Ferris State University and two sons, one who is getting married this spring and one who will graduate from college in May. Heather is excited to be working with libraries in different way and we know she is going to bring lots of fresh, new ideas. Welcome, Heather! 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 and Ann Kaskinen 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 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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MCLS seeking Serials Cataloging instructor
by Gwen Haviland 17 Mar '22

17 Mar '22

What has been the most requested course from MCLS in recent years you ask?! Serials Cataloging! Do you have experience with online teaching and extensive knowledge of Serials Cataloging? Would you be willing and able to develop and then teach an online workshop for MCLS in our July - December 2022 semester? If so, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> to express interest and also please fill out our MCLS Instructor Application found at the bottom of the page here<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/> on our website. For any questions, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> or call 800-530-9019 ext. 404. ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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U.P. Notable Books Club Announces 3rd Year Lineup of Local Authors
by Victor R. Volkman 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

For Immediate Release… *Contact: Victor Volkman (734) 417-4266 President(a)UPPAA.org* www.UPPAA.org <http://www.UPPAA.org> U.P. Notable Books Club Announces 3rd Year Lineup of Local Authors *Official Seal of the U.P. Notable Books <http://www.upnotable.com/2020/04/02/announcing-1st-annual-u-p-notable-books…>*Reading local authors has great informational and educational value and contributes toward cultural enrichment. Continuing into their second year of book selections,*the U.P. Notable Books Club *is hosting a series of discussions with authors of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to engage community members with local authors. All residents of the U.P. are invited to participate with no cost or obligation. To date, 15 authors have already appeared in the program and many of their appearances can be seen on the *http://video.UPPAA.org* <http://video.UPPAA.org> channel. From June 9, 2021 to January 12, 2023, eight additional authors will do Zoom talks with readers, both revealing new background details as well as answering reader questions about their work. Readers can buy these eight books, or check them out from their local library in order to discuss with the authors. Many are available in eBook editions at the Great Lakes Digital Library thanks to the efforts of Superiorland Library Co-op. Authors participating in year three will include * Ellen Airgood -- "Tin Camp Road" * Joanna Walitalo -- "Woodburnings: .Highlights from the First Five Years " * Phil Bellfy -- " U.P. Colony: The Story of Resource Exploitation in Upper Michigan" * Raymond Luczak -- "Once Upon a Twin: Poems" * Terri Martin -- "The Home Wind" * Karen Dionne -- "The Wicked Sister" * Carole Hare -- "Legend of Kitchi-iti-kipi" * Sharon Kennedy -- "The Sideroad Kids: Tales from Chippewa County " The complete event schedule is available online at www.UPNotable.com <http://www.UPNotable.com>, click on the "*Join Book Club*" button “What inspires me the most about our club is the positive feedback from Local Authors and Patrons alike,” says Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library, who is the creator and organizer of the club. “After every book club meeting we have, I get emails from patrons thanking me for creating the club.” She tells that the library circulation has definitely increased because of the book club, indicating an increased love of reading the works of local authors in the community. *UP Notable Books Club authors: Karen Dionne, Phil Bellfy, and Sharon M, Kennedy* Why local authors are less read, on the whole, than those widely publicized in mainstream media seems a matter of presumption or prejudgment. And Gathu agrees: “I think some people do not believe that books written by local authors are as good as those produced nationally, and this book club is really helping to deflate that stigma!” She tells that she had read in the local paper that the first ever U.P. Notable Books List was created by the editors of the U.P. Reader and UPPAA (Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association). This led her to contact UPPAA President, Victor R. Volkman, and he was thrilled with the idea of local authors interacting with the readers in the community. More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, U.P. Book Review, and UPPAA can be found at www.UPNotable.com <http://www.upnotable.com/>. ** ***About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)* **Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with more than 100 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org <https://uppaa.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing and publishing books. ** *# # #* -- Regards, Victor R. Volkman, President L H Press Inc. www.LHPress.com

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Michigan Humanities Awards--deadline extended!
by Estee Schlenner 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

Good afternoon, The deadline for the 2022 Michigan Humanities Awards has been extended to April 1st! Each award recipient will receive $2500 from Michigan Humanities and will have a celebration in their community. Awards will be given in these three areas: -Outstanding Humanities Organization -Humanities Champion of the Year–Individual -Community Impact Partner of the Year 2021 To submit a nomination, click here: https://forms.gle/n4jxcpzJG4jXcSv2A<https://forms.gle/n4jxcpzJG4jXcSv2A?fbclid=IwAR2mcPILcFyJeCI1IADpkTo8xCPU7N…> Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Best, Estee Estee Schlenner (she/her) Programs and Communications Coordinator Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770 ext. 665

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(Responses) What do you use for credit/debit cards?
by Amber Hughey 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

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State of Michigan Tax Forms Needed
by Chrissy Streeter 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

Hi everyone, Our library never received our shipment of State of Michigan Tax Booklets and Forms. We are awaiting a reshipment, but our patrons are in desperate need of booklets and forms. Do any of you have extra State Tax booklets/forms you would be willing to send to Manistee County Library? Thank you, Chrissy Streeter

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Intellectual Freedom: When the Challenges Are Truly Political
by Rachel Ash 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

MLA is partnering with MAME to welcome John Chrastka, Executive Director of EveryLibrary, for an MLA Connect Advocacy Hour conversation about censorship and responding to book challenges. Join us tomorrow, live on Zoom at 10:00 AM or catch the replay on Zoom (with live Q&A time with John) at 4:30 PM! Register for 10:00 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpde-pqT0tGNFeMhMT4-8zfgpcCErNJu… Register for 4:30 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scOGvrjgjH9AQKNCzhUv53RRFLLSNxK… We hope to see you tomorrow! Kind regards, Rachel This Thursday, join us live on Zoom at 10:00 AM or check out the replay with live Q&A at 4:30 PM! [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f13ddaf4-f8c2-4249-ab40-19e2a58d39db&a=110452…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/7d89ae7e-eff8-4e41-933f-7cefb…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fEnTjuZoGha-2Rc98hD5Jk-ObSCyamas8epP69H8WHg…> MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Intellectual Freedom: When the Challenges Are Truly Political Tomorrow, Thursday, March 17 we are pleased to partner with the Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) to welcome John Chrastka, founder of EveryLibrary, for an MLA Connect Advocacy Hour about censorship and responding to book challenges. Join us live on March 17 at 10:00 AM or join the afternoon replay (with live Q & A with John) at 4:30 PM. [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/d416c05a-7675-494b-9cae-7b8cc…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fEnTjuZoGha-2Rc98hD5Jk-ObSCyamas8epP69H8WHg…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/c5063f2a-749e-439b-87e4-461a3…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fEnTjuZoGha-2Rc98hD5Jk-ObSCyamas8epP69H8WHg…> When a book or materials challenge is made by people with legitimate interests in the outcome, however difficult it is to discuss, there will be an outcome in line with the First Amendment and your library's values. However, there is an entirely different class of book bans that are political, politicized, and performative which must be understood in order to be properly engaged. For public libraries, these challenges are used to attack the library's funding, its staff, or even its existence. In school libraries, these performative and politicized challenges seem to attack or negate the students the books represent. In order to face these unusual types of challenges, library leaders in both public and school settings need to see that these challenges are more expansive than previous intellectual freedom fights - and need to be prepared to engage them on multiple fronts at once. Join MLA and MAME for a discussion with EveryLibrary Executive Director John Chrastka about ways to anticipate and answer highly politicized challenges with integrity to your mission and compassion for the community or students your library serves. There are two sessions to choose from: Join us live at 10:00 AM or join the afternoon replay (with live Q & A with John) at 4:30 PM. Use the buttons below to register! REGISTER FOR 10:00 AM<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fEnTjuZoGha-2Rc98hD5Jk-ObSCyamas8epP69H8WHg…> REGISTER FOR 4:30 PM<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fEnTjuZoGha-2Rc98hD5Jk-ObSCyamas8epP69H8WHg…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/54e9b05e-8c72-4312-afb9-bfc8d…] John Chrastka is a long-time library trustee, supporter, and advocate, and the founder and executive director of EveryLibrary.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fEnTjuZoGha-2Rc98hD5Jk-ObSCyamas8epP69H8WHg…> Mr. Chrastka is a former partner in AssociaDirect, a Chicago-based consultancy focused on supporting associations in membership recruitment, conference, and governance activities. He is a former president and member of the Board of Trustees for the Berwyn (IL) Public Library (2006 – 2015) and is a former president of the Reaching Across Illinois Libraries System (RAILS) multi-type library system. Prior to his work at AssociaDirect, he was Director for Membership Development at the American Library Association (ALA). He was named a 2014 Mover & Shaker by Library Journal. Questions? Contact us at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> MLA Connect Advocacy Hours are an opportunity for the library community to learn more about MLA's advocacy and legislative priorities including funding, elections, property taxes, literacy, internet access, privacy, intellectual freedom, and more. Each month, we will address a new topic and share any pending legislation introduced in the House or Senate that could impact the Michigan library community. This advocacy hour is free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join the live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform. 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