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Essential Workplace Skills self-paced tutorials free for MCLS members!
by Gwen Haviland 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Have you checked out the newly formatted self-paced tutorials for our Essential Workplace Skills (previously Soft Skills) workshops? We have 5 available for registration here<https://mcls.corsizio.com/?category=6285578539816c62b68e078e> They are: Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Accountability at Work<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628d00575ef266e14fe10b0c> Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Critical Thinking Skills<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60f870b708f3587a66c812a5> Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628d03575ef266a7c5e10d22> Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Thriving in the Midst of Change (our newest workshop)<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628d04445ef26699b0e10d77> Essential Workplace Skills: Introduction to Workplace Etiquette<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/628d012d5ef2661da9e10b59> These are free for MCLS Members and also qualify toward earning an MCLS Certificate of Library Staff Development in Essentials Workplace Skills. For the certificate application and more information click here<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> To take advantage of these free workshops for MCLS members, simply click Register and select your MCLS member library in the Institution Name field and choose MCLS Member in the price area. Not sure if you are a member? Your MCLS member status will display once you start typing the name of your institution in the Institution Name registration field. To become an MCLS member, click here<https://members.mcls.org/w/mlcforms/membership_application_form.cfm> Don't miss out on taking advantage of these excellent workshops! To see other training offered through MCLS, please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org For any questions, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> or call (517) 220-9950. ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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MLA 2022 Annual Conference - one week left to get the best rates!
by Rachel Ash 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Happy Friday!! Want a fun task to check off your to do list today? Complete your registration for MLA 2022 Annual Conference and beat the early bird rush. We are excited to welcome the library community back in person in Port Huron this October 19-21 and hope you will join us! Full conference early bird registration is only $275 for individual members and includes the opening reception, a ticket to the Michigan Library Awards dinner and ceremony, plus meals, snacks, and lots of coffee. Early bird rates expire next Friday, be an early bird to get the best rates and celebrate the long weekend by registering today! Check out the schedule at a glance<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-schedule>, featured speaker lineup<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-featured-speakers>, breakout sessions<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-sessions>, and special events<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-special-events>, then review registration<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference-registration-rates> options and register today at milibraries.org/annual-conference<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference>. Questions? Contact MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org> I look forward to seeing you in Port Huron this Fall! Kind regards, Rachel [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: 517-881-6652 *Please note new number milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Please join us for another Social Media Roundtable, Monday September 19 at 10 AM on Zoom
by Katie Rothley 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Good afternoon everyone, We invite you to join us for our next social media roundtable on Monday, September at 10 AM via Zoom. The link to join us is below. Attend to hear from your peers on social media tips, tricks, platforms, insights, fads, tools, editing and more. This is an informal conversation on everything library social media. Please feel welcome to share any topics of conversation, ideas, or questions to cover, and browse the agenda [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_docume… | here ] . And please share this invitation with any colleagues, staff, or students who may be interested in library social media and/or attending. Northville Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Social Media Roundtable Time: Sep 19 , 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting [ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527673908?pwd=enJQOHIycyt4UEFwTGdKWlIyU1A0dz09 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527673908?pwd=enJQOHIycyt4UEFwTGdKWlIyU1A0dz09 ] Meeting ID: [ callto:895 2767 3908 | 895 2767 3908 ] Passcode: 419481 One tap mobile +13126266799,,89527673908#,,,,*419481# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,89527673908#,,,,*419481# US (New York) Dial by your location [ callto:+1 312 626 6799 | +1 312 626 6799 ] US (Chicago) [ callto:+1 646 558 8656 | +1 646 558 8656 ] US (New York) [ callto:+1 646 931 3860 | +1 646 931 3860 ] US [ callto:+1 301 715 8592 | +1 301 715 8592 ] US (Washington DC) [ callto:+1 309 205 3325 | +1 309 205 3325 ] US [ callto:+1 719 359 4580 | +1 719 359 4580 ] US [ callto:+1 253 215 8782 | +1 253 215 8782 ] US (Tacoma) [ callto:+1 346 248 7799 | +1 346 248 7799 ] US (Houston) [ callto:+1 386 347 5053 | +1 386 347 5053 ] US [ callto:+1 564 217 2000 | +1 564 217 2000 ] US [ callto:+1 669 444 9171 | +1 669 444 9171 ] US [ callto:+1 669 900 9128 | +1 669 900 9128 ] US (San Jose) Meeting ID: [ callto:895 2767 3908 | 895 2767 3908 ] Passcode: 419481 Find your local number: [ https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k8yFcHwGy | https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k8yFcHwGy ] 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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Free Books Available
by Kevin Reiner 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Hello Everyone, We are doing some back-to-school cleaning at James White Library Please reply with your RIDES code and titles you are interested in. These are older general interest topics, but in good condition. [cid:image001.png@01D8BEBF.B888BE70] Kevin Reiner |Resource Sharing Manager Andrews University (zf001, EXN) James White Library 4190 Administration Drive Berrien Springs, MI 49104 269-471-3506 [cid:image002.png@01D8BEBF.B888BE70]

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Demco® Pressure-Sensitive Book Pockets : 5 Boxes Available!
by Kevin Reiner 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Hello Everyone, Have we got a deal for you. Five full boxes of Demco® Pressure-Sensitive Book Pockets (Low Back, 500 per box) can be yours! $25.00/box or $110 for all five boxes. For Price Comparison: [cid:image002.jpg@01D8BEC1.97DC1C60] Actual product: [cid:image003.jpg@01D8BEC1.97DC1C60] [cid:image004.jpg@01D8BEC1.97DC1C60] [cid:image005.jpg@01D8BEC1.97DC1C60] Please reply to this email with your RIDES code. Checks can be made out to Andrews University and mailed to my attention at the address below. Please confirm before sending payment. Shipment will be made through RIDES once payment has been received. Act fast! This deal won’t last long! Kevin Reiner |Resource Sharing Manager Andrews University (zf001, EXN) James White Library 4190 Administration Drive Berrien Springs, MI 49104 269-471-3506 [cid:image001.png@01D8BEC0.F48F4D20]

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Negotiation 101 for Librarians from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Register soon for this seldom offered workshop! Negotiation 101 for Librarians<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/62854bd039816c721c8e0560> 1-day class, September 15, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate program, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Michigan Legal Help phone number?
by Dan Hutchins 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Hi all,Does anyone happen to have the phone number for Michigan Legal Help? I'm not actually looking for legal help, rather I would like to speak with a member of their staff. Thank you, Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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MCLS Offices closing at 3pm 9/2/2022
by Tara Kanon 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Hello all - The MCLS offices will be closing at 3pm on Friday, September 2nd and will remain closed through Monday, September 5th. We will be back on Tuesday, September 6th 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> Thank you, Tara Kanon MeLCat Support Specialist & Statewide Delivery Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 489-4324 kanont(a)mcls.org<mailto:kanont@mcls.org> [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D8BEB0.0CEC8BA0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Job Posting: JDL Branch Manager
by Breed, Liz 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Good Morning, Jackson District Library has an opening for a Branch Manager at our Meijer location<https://myjdl.com/locations/meijer-branch>. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with the ability to lead, organize, problem solve, and create and maintain community connections. The candidate should also appreciate teamwork, take pride in providing prompt and friendly service to customers of all ages, and have a passion for serving the Jackson community. Salary is $28.44/hour. For job details, and to submit your cover letter and resume, please visit our website to complete our online application<https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/2535449.html>. Posting closes September 11. Have a great day! Liz Liz Breed (she/her) Assistant Director Jackson District Library 244 W Michigan Ave Jackson, MI 49201 breedl(a)myjdl.com<mailto:breedl@myjdl.com> O: 517-905-1309 C: 586-567-2631 [cid:ffb72788-3bb8-4ecc-b101-04eff398699b]

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FREE MLA Connect Event: Intellectual Freedom - Library Law, the Constitution and Compliance
by Rachel Ash 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Good morning! We hope you’ll join MLA and Library Law Attorney Anne Seurynck on Tuesday, September 13, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM for a FREE MLA Connect Event: Intellectual Freedom - Library Law, the Constitution and Compliance. This virtual event is free to attend. Please note, that any legal information will be solely for informational and discussion purposes and is not to be considered legal advice. Check out the details below and register today<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aVqlxBzL2ftUQ_Z8G3z66Y8vHzLpf4UfNlyfT_QHnt4…>. Intellectual Freedom: Library Law, the Constitution and Compliance September 13, 2022 2:00 - 4:00 PM Library policies and procedures are important tools when protecting your community’s right to intellectual freedom. The unique legal position of libraries requires careful consideration when developing policies. Learn about must-have policies, common mistakes, and how your policies can help you respond to book challenges and other pressures in your community. Topics will include First Amendment issues, patron privacy, and a new twist on censorship challenges - Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliance. Join MLA and Anne Seurynck, Foster, Swift, Collins, and Smith, for an overview of the legal issues to consider when developing policies and responding to community and internal pressures, and learn more about best practices to ensure your library policies are in compliance with the E-Rate program while maintaining patron privacy and intellectual freedom. This session is free to attend but registration is required. Speaker Anne Seurynck Foster, Swift Collins and Smith Anne is a shareholder and President of the Foster Swift Law Firm. Her focus has been on the representation of libraries. Anne counsels clients on policies, library privacy concerns, constitutional law questions, millage and funding issues, patron problems and other issues affecting public libraries. Register: https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.de… [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: 517-881-6652 *Please note new number milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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