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Fwd: The future of ALA is about YOU!
by Lance Werner 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

Hello library family! ALA ballots are out. Once again, I wholeheartedly endorse Kelvin Watson for ALA President-Elect. He is pragmatic and has a great deal of public library experience. He is also extremely innovative. I believe he is the best candidate for the job. Have an amazing week! Lance Werner Director, Kent District Library 616-784-2007<tel:616-784-2007> // lwerner(a)kdl.org<mailto:lwerner@kdl.org> Begin forwarded message: From: Kelvin Watson <watsonk(a)lvccld.org> Date: March 16, 2022 at 9:08:20 AM EDT To: Lance Werner <LWerner(a)kdl.org> Subject: The future of ALA is about YOU! [https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmessages.librarycustomer…]<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2femail.librarycustomer.or…> CANDIDATE FOR ALA PRESIDENT 2023-2024 [https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmessages.librarycustomer…] Greetings colleagues: It has been an incredible privilege to hear your concerns and ideas over the last several months, and this has formed my platform for ALA president. If I am entrusted with this important role, I will pursue the following list of priorities that you have helped me develop. But this list is only a start. Throughout the next two years, I will continue to seek out your ideas and solutions to the challenges that we face together. My plan includes: * Advocating for our role as defenders of intellectual freedom * Advocating for safety and fairness in our workplaces * Taking steps to realize greater diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social justice for all library workers * Advocating for our public, academic, school, and special libraries * Leveraging my proven fiscal experience to raise funds and reinvest in our people and profession * Supporting and furthering ALA’s sustainability goals This election is about you and your hopes for the future of ALA. As a country, and a profession, we face changes and challenges that have not been seen in a generation. We must stand together as advocates for what we believe in and not waver against a loud and vocal minority. This is why I am asking for your vote for ALA President, so that with your help, all staff in our ecosystem can work together to implement proven models of success. With sincere appreciation, Kelvin Watson What People Are Saying "Kelvin is a mentor to many, an effective spokesperson on library issues, and the best candidate to lead ALA into the future. He has my highest endorsement for ALA President." —Sari Feldman, ALA President 2015–2016 "Kelvin’s leadership experience, both as a library director and a past president of BCALA, have prepared him to be an effective and exciting leader for our association." —Dr. Martin Garnar, Director of Amherst College Library "The ALA will benefit from his ability to see clear paths, engage others to transform to meet the future, and yet empathize with our struggles to move forward in difficult times." —Michael Blackwell, Director of St. Mary's County Library "Kelvin’s leadership & partnership with school libraries to increase student access to electronic material is an asset that school librarians appreciate and look for in our future ALA president." —Emmanuel Faulkner, MLIS, MCS, Educational Specialist at Baltimore City Public Schools & Past President of Maryland Association of School Libraries "Kelvin Watson is an outstanding library administrator and community leader. His experience and commitment to ALA and the profession will make an important difference." —Jim Neal, University Librarian Emeritus of Columbia University, Past ALA President & Treasurer, ALA Honorary Member "I worked closely with Kelvin on the PLA Board of Directors and valued his thought partnership, leadership, and willingness to step up and take on important, strategic work!" —Michelle Jeske, City Librarian and Executive Director, Denver Public Library "As an ALA Spectrum Scholar, Kelvin has set the model for how to support libraries in all we do. Experience is so important in the role of ALA President and he will do the BEST for us." —Kay K. Runge, PLA President 2000–2001, Exhibitors Roundtable Board & Director Emerita of Des Moines Public Library 2001–2007 "If elected ALA President, I believe Kelvin will inspire library leaders from all library types & across generations to tirelessly work for the bright future our noble profession deserves." —Jon E. Cawthorne, Ph.D, Dean of Wayne State University Libraries, includes School of Information Sciences; ACRL President 2020–2021 & Co-Founder of ACRL Diversity Alliance "Kelvin Watson is exactly the leader we need at the helm of ALA. He will be a strong, inclusive, and collaborative leader who will engage the membership in very effective ways." —Maureen Sullivan, President of the ACRL 1998-1999 & ALA President 2012-2013 Visit My Website to Learn More<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2femail.librarycustomer.or…> Kelvin Watson Candidate for ALA President 2023–2024 KelvinWatsonForLibraries.com<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2femail.librarycustomer.or…> [Facebook]<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2femail.librarycustomer.or…> [Twitter] <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2femail.librarycustomer.or…> [LinkedIn] <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2femail.librarycustomer.or…> To unsubscribe from these emails, click here<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2femail.librarycustomer.or…>.

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Invitation: Friends of Michigan Libraries annual meeting with guest speaker Cordelia Anderson
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Please share with your Friends groups! The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) will hold its annual membership meeting by Zoom on Thursday, April 7, at 10:00 am. Register today so you can hear useful information about Friends, including comments from the FOML 2021 Merit Award winners and their award-winning projects. After FOML members vote on the election of FOML officers and board members for 2022, Cordelia Anderson, CEO, Cordelia Anderson Consulting, will present “How Library Friends Can Be Super Supporters.” You won’t want to miss her strategies that you can use to work in partnership with library staff to raise awareness and to communicate the value and impact of your library. The cost is $10 to FOML members and $20 to non-members. You can check your membership status on the FOML website at https://foml.org/foml-current-membership/ Click on the following link to register: https://fomlevents.org/events/2022-annual-membership-meeting/ We look forward to your participation in this important FOML membership meeting on April 7. -- Kate Pohjola Andrade (pronounce) <https://namedrop.io/katepohjolaandrade> Woodlands Library Cooperative <https://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9469 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services <https://www.mcls.org/> *No Reservation Recommendations* <https://nrr.ninja>: your source for colleague-approved vendors! she/her/hers Schedule a meeting <https://calendly.com/wlc-kate>

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Recording link to today's MI PR Group
by Kelly Rembert 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Hi Everyone, Thanks for a great meeting today, we covered a lot of topics and a lot of good ideas. The recording is up on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8SqFcWp6qO0. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing" or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! The upcoming meeting schedule is: Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) Apr 19, 2022 10:00 AM May 17, 2022 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Byline by a Michigan author
by Emanuela DeCenso 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Hello everyone, Farmington Community Library hosted Kimberly Paulson, in person last night. Kimberly is a freelance attorney, a writer, and a parent of two adorable teenagers. Her presentation about her first published title Byline was extraordinarily charismatic and interactive. Highly informative, engaging, and educational. I recommend Kim wholeheartedly to all of you. Her contact information is below, along with some information about her book. kapaulsonesq(a)gmail.com https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59952711-byline?from_choice=false&from_… [https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/16406…]<https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59952711-byline?from_choice=false&from_…> Byline by Kimberly Paulson - goodreads.com<https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59952711-byline?from_choice=false&from_…> Byline book. Read 14 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The murder of a university student and the subsequent arrest of a homeless m... www.goodreads.com Thank you, Emma Emanuela DeCenso Adult Services Librarian II Farmington Community Library [cid:b9343beb-7a78-41e4-a792-2bc0fa1425df] emanuela.decenso(a)farmlib.org 248-473-3117 "It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know the sense of wonder and humility." Rachel Carson

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Irene Miller, Holocaust survivor and author
by McFadden-Keesling, Allison C 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Hello! Author and Holocaust survivor, Irene Miller has spoken at Oakland Community College (OCC) both in person and via Zoom. She is an inspiring and engaging speaker. Irene is speaking again at OCC via Zoom on Wednesday March 23, 2022 from noon - 1pm. Free and open the public, if interested, please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-survivor-irene-miller-tickets-256080… Irene carefully walks listeners through her family's journey during the Holocaust. They attempt to escape Poland but end up in the frozen landscape called "No Man's Land." We travel with her (and her parents and sister) as the young Irene survives a Siberian labor camp, faces starvation in Uzbekistan, and ultimately lives in orphanages. It's a powerful and compelling story of struggle and loss but ultimately survival and courage. Despite all her hardships, Irene has a positive and loving spirit that will not be dampened. I believe all in attendance at Irene Miller's speeches are better for having heard her story. Irene's memoir, "Into No Man's Land," is as moving and poignant as her speeches. To learn more: https://www.irenemillerspeaker.com/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.irenemillerspeaker…> Allison McFadden-Keesling acmcfadd(a)oaklandcc.edu<mailto:acmcfadd@oaklandcc.edu> Oakland Community College Highland Lakes Campus Library Faculty

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zv-341 - enfold systems
by Joyce Gendron 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Hey Librarians! Do any of you that use the Enfold system for your website have your OPAC listed? We are trying to set it up here, and need a certain code to do so. Talk to me! Joyce M. Gendron Waldron District Library

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Survey on Statewide Digitization Resources is Now Open!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

The Library of Michigan needs your help! The Library of Michigan, in collaboration with the University of Michigan School of Information, has launched a brief survey to better ascertain the current resources and future needs related to digitization across the state. The findings of the survey will be used to make recommendations for services and programming to support digital access to and preservation of Michigan's cultural record. This survey is voluntary, anonymous, and takes approximately five minutes to complete. If you have any questions about how your information will be used, or about the survey, please feel free to contact Biz Gallo (GalloB(a)michigan.gov) Click here to take the Survey of Statewide Digitization Resources!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> The survey is open now through April 5, 2022. We encourage you to share this survey with other Michigan libraries and cultural heritage institutions. Thank you for your time and help improving the Library of Michigan's digitization initiatives! Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>!

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Library Director searches
by Nannette Miller 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Hello Library Land! I recently announced my retirement from the Elk Rapids District Library (😁) and the board is asking my advice about a director search. I've never been on this end of one, so I'm asking you all for help. Given the unique challenges in Elk Rapids, would it be better to hire a professional search firm even though we are only a Class II library? How many of you have done so, who did you work with, and how much did it cost? Did you add community members to your search committee? Thank you so much for your collective wisdom over the years. I will miss my tribe of librarians! Nannette Miller -- Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director(a)gmail.com | elkrapidslibrary.org

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***GONE*** FREE - Large Bulletin Board Locking Case
by Lorry Traver 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Thanks for playing - the bulletin board has been spoken for. -- "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 <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Extra packing material
by Carla Rumsey, Director, Vermontville Township Library 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

We have a large package of envelopes were willing to share. Carla Rumsey Director Vermontville Township Library 120 E First Street P.O. Box G Vermontville, MI 49096 http://vmtlib.michlib.org Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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