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Online learning through August! Webinars, Courses, Self-paced Tutorials
by Anna Palmer 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Serving Families Experiencing Homelessness, 1st Gen Student Success, Social Justice Storytimes and more! Online Professional Development Information School University of Wisconsin - Madison Have a group of 5 or more? Ask about our 20% off group discounts! Contact Anna Palmer, ahpalmer(a)wisc.edu<mailto:ahpalmer@wisc.edu> Free Alumni Webinar series - All are welcome to view! Presented by our talented alumni. https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/free-webinars Library Design - STEM Librarianship - Remote Makerspaces Tutorials - Self-paced. Start as soon as you register. https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education Spanish for Libraries Privacy in Libraries Budgeting for Libraries Community-Centered Planning - Available in July! Upcoming Online Courses & Webinars- Register 2 weeks before the start date for 10% off Anybody may sign up for these instructor-led courses. No required meeting times! https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education NEW! Promoting First-Generation Student Success through Academic Library Services Mar 21 - May 1 Storytime: An Opportunity for Social Justice Mar 28 - May 8 Building Your Management Toolkit Apr 4 - May 15 NEW! Designing Accessible Library Spaces Apr 4 - May 15 NEW! Know Your Community: Survey Design for Results Apr 4 - May 1 NEW! Webinar - Services to Families Experiencing Homelessness April 6 & 13 Basics of Cataloging Jun 6 - Jul 21 Prune Your Collection: Creating a Weeding Plan Jun 6 - Jul 3 Graphic Design for Librarians Jun 13 - Jul 10 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 August 1-28 https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education

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Please take this survey and help me figure out some patterns in how public library folks have been feeling during the pandemic!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Hello! You are invited to take a fifteen-minute, anonymous survey about U.S. public librarianship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to gain insight about moral decision-making and behaviors in public libraries as they have adapted since March 2020. We hope you will participate if you are over the age of 18 and working in a U.S. public library. You can take the survey until April 19, 2022, at https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eaFpwrZZEVSNPts . Thank you! Kristin Fontichiaro Clinical Professor University of Michigan School of Information -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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IRAL Mahjongg Replacement
by Director 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Hello everyone, I could use some advice about a "dead" program that I want to replace with something else. Our Mahjongg program used to run every Saturday at 10:30 a.m., but we haven't had anyone show up for the past few months. I'd like to replace the game with another similar one that will draw more interest from the community - think retirees with time on their hands. If anyone has had better luck with another game at their library or any suggestions, please let me know! Thank you, Kelsey Rutkowski *--------------------------------------* *Library Director* *Indian River Area Library* 3546 S Straits Hwy PO Box 160 Indian River, MI 49749 (231) 238-8581 indianriverlibrary.org

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meeting room policy - library use only
by Stacy Pasche 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Does anyone have a meeting room/facilities use policy for spaces that are for library use only? We are not renting our spaces to the public. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, MLS she/her/hers Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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Outreach Plan
by Anna Merritt 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Hello All, Our library is starting to initiate an outreach plan. We have never had anything official when it came to taking the library and its services out into our community. We are looking to put a plan together to cover things such as * Setting up a library table at community events * Connecting and partnering with our local school system (including offering student cards) * Offering a delivery/pickup service for homebound patrons We are a level 3 library and want to start off with a realistic and doable plan for our staff size of 10 (do not plan on hiring anyone specifically for outreach right away) If anyone has an outreach plan that they would be willing to share to give us some ideas, we would be very appreciative! Thanks so much! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Don't miss this class on Licensing Electronic Resources from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

There is still time to register for this workshop from MCLS! Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/61951d197161ca6607f62121> 2-day class, March 16-17, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 4 LEUs for Indiana library staff! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org<https://mcls.corsizio.com/> To learn about our 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 (800) 530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Fwd: CFP: WGSS Poster Session at ALA Annual
by Monica Porter 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Good morning colleagues, FYI - ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section 2022 Research Poster Session: Call for Proposals. Please share with your networks. Sincerely, Monica Porter *************************************************************************************** *Monica Porter, MLIS* *Public Services & Outreach Librarian,* *104 Hatcher Graduate Library* *University of Michigan* *Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190* *monicadp(a)umich.edu* <monicadp(a)umich.edu> *734-764-4827 - Hatcher Graduate Library* *734-615-9065 - Donald Hall Library* *pronouns: she, her, hers* *"I have learned that SUCCESS is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life * *as by the obstacles which they have overcome while trying to succeed." - Booker T Washington* *************************************************************************************** ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gilley, Jennifer <jrg15(a)psu.edu> Date: Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 11:39 AM Subject: CFP: WGSS Poster Session at ALA Annual *ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section* *2022 Research Poster Session: Call for Proposals* The Women and Gender Studies Section (WGSS) invites proposals for the 2022 WGSS Research Poster Session, which will be held on *Saturday, June 25th*, as part of the ALA Annual Conference, from June 23-28, 2022. The potential scope of the topics includes, but is not limited to, teaching partnerships, critical information literacy initiatives, critical cataloging, archival practices, collection development, and scholarly communications related to women and gender studies. Topics dealing with feminism and librarianship are also welcome. This year we are particularly encouraging posters related to the theme of the WGSS program: *Classification and Justice: Unfinished Work in Resource Description*. See the bottom of this email for the full program description. The deadline for submitting an application for the poster session is *March 30th**, 2022*. Following a double-blind peer-review process, applicants will be notified in April if their submission has been accepted for presentation at the conference. Start your application process now at https://2022.alaannual.org/general-information/submit-poster-session You must login to the site using your ALA username and password, or create a username and password for the site before you submit your application. Jennifer Gilley Chair, Research Committee Women and Gender Studies Section ACRL ************************ *WGSS Program Classification and Justice: Unfinished Work in Resource Description * A panel discussion with Emily Drabinski and Staci Ross exploring the work still needed to rid Library of Congress Subject Headings and other schemas of sexism, racism, and other prejudicial language. Understanding cataloging through the lens of power changes how we think about this ostensibly neutral work. This panel presentation will explore the longstanding harm of how we categorize people and identities in classification systems. We’ll discuss actions all librarians can take to further the work of critical cataloging regardless of their day to day work with resource description.

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JOB: Executive Director, South Bend, Indiana
by John Keister 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Executive Director, St Joseph County Public Library (South Bend, Indiana) Whitewater rafting and kayaking <https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/east-race-waterway> in an urban setting, just steps away from a library? This is one of the many rewards of serving as Executive Director of the St Joe County Public Library <https://johnkeister.com/stjoe/> in South Bend, Indiana. You will have an opportunity to lead a very talented staff, work with a supportive board, and enjoy the strong support of a diverse community that embraces its library. The library, with 10 locations, a budget of about $16.6 million, and a staff of 128 FTE, serves more than 168,000 residents of South Bend and portions of St Joseph County. South Bend, home of the University of Notre Dame, is a community on the move. It boasts world class museums, a range of festivals, vibrant arts scene, eclectic dining and nightlife, and a reasonable cost of living. The city is situated about 90 miles east of downtown Chicago, linked by major highways, Amtrak, and South Shore commuter rail. Salary $96,000 to $144,000/year, negotiable based on experience. Excellent benefits. Please visit johnkeister.com/stjoe/ <https://johnkeister.com/stjoe/> for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries. Please apply by April 5 for first consideration. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries johnkeister.com <https://www.johnkeister.com/> stjoe(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:stjoe@johnkeister.com> 847-955-0541

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Clare Membiela on Free Speech in the 13th Shifting Landscapes tonight!
by Thomas Trahey 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Mason County District Library and Abondia Center begin to explore Truth & Politics in the public lecture series Shifting Landscapes on Monday March 7, with Clare Membiela presenting *Upholding First Amendment Rights – Free Speech, Expression, and Access to Information *at 7-8:30 pm at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, and on Zoom. Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan, will discuss public libraries’ role in upholding the First Amendment day in and day out. The series will open with an examination of the role of public libraries in supporting and upholding the First Amendment. Public libraries have existed in the colonial “New World” since the early 1710s. Libraries have defended the right of every person to read what they want without restriction. First amendment constitutionalists, including the Supreme Court, have upheld the role of public libraries to ensure freedom of speech and expression as well as freedom to learn. As the Library of Michigan itself states, freedom of speech is “not only about outward expression but also knowledge and expression consumed.” Recently libraries, even in Michigan, have been questioned about their commitment to “unbiased, non-partisan forums where all patrons should have the right to read what they wish without fear of retribution or censure.” Other programs in Shifting Landscapes’ examination of Truth & Politics include on March 14 - *What’s In an Ideology and What Are the Consequences?: Rethinking Masculinity*, presented by Jessica Houser, professor of psychology, West Shore Community College. The final Truth & Politics event will take place March 21 - *Communicating Across the Fence—or the Aisle*, presented by Brian Harrison, visiting assistant professor of political science, Carleton College. In April, the Shifting Landscapes series focuses on Economics (Apr 4, 11, 18). This 2021-2022 series is exploring six areas of our lives that have been reshaped during the Covid-19 epidemic and the many events that have occurred in the past 2 years. Truth and politics is the fifth topic in the Shifting Landscapes series. In asking questions about the nature and purpose of politics, and freedom of expression, the Shifting Landscapes’ series seeks to address questions on people’s minds. It also hopes the information helps people get more from news sources, as well as professionals and others about social issues and news that matters to them. Events are free, live or by Zoom. Tickets are not necessary but registration is helpful. To register: mcdl.pub/sl-register. To simply join the Zoom presentation, go to mcdl.pub/SL-zoom. The link will be live about 6:45 pm on the day of the presentation. For information check the Mason County District Library website: mcdlibrary.org or contact Thomas Trahey, Mason County District Library at ttrahey(a)mcdlibrary.org or Brooke Portmann, director of Abondia Center, at baportmann312(a)gmail.com This project has been funded by grants from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231-843-8465

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Zoom Event TOMORROW: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia - March 8 at 2 PM
by Latonia Phillips 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Hello The Commerce Township Community Library is hosting a new program tomorrow titled: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia, presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Please share this with patrons, co-workers, and friends. SUMMARY: Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources. March 8 at 2 PM via ZOOM REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/ctcl-alzheimers1 <http://tinyurl.com/ctcl-ctcl-alzheimers1> 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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