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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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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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