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Stem Kits
by EMAIL TEAM 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Dear Librarians, Do any of the libraries circulate Stem Kits? If yes, can you recommend any? What has been your experience with circulating STEM kits for elementary school age children? Does any library circulate STEM Kits to middle school students? Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Fax Machine Ink
by Tracy Logan 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Fax Machine Ink Available: Brother brand, PC 201 Printing Cartridge $15 a box. Purchased in the spring- still good. Let me know off list. Thanks, folks! -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Sharing Patron Crowd Fundraisers on the Library Facebook?
by Deckerville Library Director 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Hello all, We recently had a patron request that we share a personal crowd fundraiser through the library's Facebook page. I am wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on this that they are willing to share? Our current social media policy says that posts must be in line with our mission statement, which does include "services...for personal enrichment" I would be happy to share compiled responses with anyone who is interested. Thank you! Jen Deckerville Public Library (zv089) (810) 376-8015 3542 North Main Street Deckerville, Michigan 48427

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2021 Public Library Staff and Diversity Survey — Make Sure Your Library is Counted!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

2021 Public Library Staff and Diversity Survey — Make Sure Your Library is Counted! All US public libraries are invited to complete the 2021 Public Library Staff & Diversity Survey! The results will help the field better understand staff roles, hiring and retention practices, and equity, diversity, and inclusion work. Your participation can help ensure all types of libraries across the country are well-represented! The survey was developed by PLA’s Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment Committee<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> in response to discussions and demand for actionable data about evolving staff roles and diversity and inclusion efforts. Your library’s participation in this survey is essential to make the results powerful and actionable. Your input will enable PLA and ALA to share nationally representative data with the field and plan relevant professional development opportunities. Log into your library’s free Benchmark<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…> account to complete the survey by December 10. If you are not sure of your library’s login details or have any other questions about the survey, please contact plabenchmark(a)ala.org<mailto:plabenchmark@ala.org>. Survey participants are eligible for discounted Benchmark subscriptions! A subscription is not required to participate in the survey. More information about Benchmark can be at www.ala.org/pla/data/benchmark<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. Samantha Lopez Manager, Marketing and Membership American Library Association | Public Library Association She/Her/Hers Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the MeL Maven Badge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…>! [cid:image001.png@01D7E056.441030C0] [cid:image002.png@01D7E056.441030C0]

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TAKEN: One box of CD sleeves available
by Christina Markowski 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

This is no longer available, thank you! Tina Markowski Dept. Head of Public Services Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (989) 356-6188 X16

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One box of CD sleeves available
by Christina Markowski 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

I have a box of CD sleeves for the first library to claim them. Please send me your RIDES code. Thank you! Tina Markowski Dept. Head of Public Services Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (989) 356-6188 X16

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Planning anime/manga trivia online for teens
by Lorry Traver 22 Nov '21

22 Nov '21

Hi all, I am planning an event in January for a virtual anime/manga trivia, probably using Kahoot to conduct the trivia. My question for you is, what types of questions should I ask? I know very little about manga/anime and I know there is a lot out there so I really don't know where to start. Has anyone else done anything similar? If so, did you have questions that seemed to be pretty popular with the teens, things they knew already? I don't want to set up a trivia that is too difficult to be enjoyable. Should I stick with one specific manga/anime or touch on a few different ones? Thanks for your help! -- "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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Sign up for teen virtual event MiLibraryQuest: Winter Quest 2022
by MiLibrary Quest 22 Nov '21

22 Nov '21

Hello! Your library is invited to participate in the fourth statewide MiLibraryQuest for teens. MiLibraryQuest: Winter 2022 will be held from February 1 through March 15. After world-famous thief Lupin steals a best-selling Michigan author’s laptop, it’s up to Michigan teens to find and decipher the clues the thief has left behind. If your library would like to participate, please sign up at https://bit.ly/WinterQuestSignUp by December 10. What is MiLibraryQuest? Following library closures in March 2020 and a shift to virtual programming, a group of librarians from throughout the state began meeting to collaborate on virtual teen programming. We created MiLibraryQuest, a virtual scavenger hunt, for all teens throughout the state as a summer event. Since then, we’ve hosted the program seasonally and are back for our Winter 2022 edition. What will participating libraries do? Each participating library will: - place the MiLibraryQuest image and a library-specific clue (which will be given to them) on their website - promote the event to their teens (Promotional materials will be available from the Quest team.) - award at least one prize to a teen who is from your library and completes the Quest What will teens do? The list of participating libraries and links to their websites will be provided on the Quest website (https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1) Teens will visit the libraries’ websites, locate and decode messages, and enter to win a prize. Additional information You can see more information: - on our website: https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1 - in our FAQs: https://bit.ly/WinterQuest22FAQs Questions? If you have any questions, please let us know at milibraryquest(a)gmail.com. Ready to sign up? If your library would like to participate, please sign up at https://bit.ly/WinterQuestSignUp by December 10 Thank you, The Quest Team Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MiLibrary-Quest-101788845136786> ~ Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/milibraryquest/> ~ Website <https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1>

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Clarke Historical Library Speaker Series Videos Now Available
by Whitledge, Bryan R 22 Nov '21

22 Nov '21

Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library has wrapped up our fall speaker series. The recordings for two of the talks are now available. You can view Rachel Marie-Crane Williams discussing her book Run Home if You Don't Want to be Killed on Central Michigan University's ChipCast video platform<https://chipcast.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=9188d257-0…> or YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO1G0dTUOsg>. You can also view Kris Spaulding and Margrethe Kearney discussing the importance of water for Michigan craft brewing industry on the ChipCast platform<https://chipcast.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=4687176a-b…> or YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWrJvs4gYCc>. Unfortunately, we do not have recordings of Camden Burd's presentation on the Upper Peninsula secession movement and Rita Williams-Garcia's presentation about her life and her work. We will have more information about the Clarke's Spring Speaker Series in the coming weeks and months. Bryan Whitledge Archivist for University Digital Records Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-2159 whitl1br(a)cmich.edu

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Library Supplies
by Penn, Allie 22 Nov '21

22 Nov '21

Hello, My name is Allie Penn and I am a law firm librarian for Butzel Long. We’re in the process of weeding our physical collection and that means I no longer need supplies for the books. We have a large amount of supplies and I am hoping someone is looking or willing to take them. We have labels, scanners, index cards, holders for the checkout cards, stickers, etc. Please feel free to send me an email if you’re interested! Thanks! Allie Penn Librarian & Information Specialist penn(a)butzel.com<mailto:penn@butzel.com> Direct: (313) 983-7486<tel:(313)%20983-7486> [cid:image001.png@01D7DF93.687B5A20]<https://www.butzel.com/> Main: (248) 258‑1616 | Fax: (248) 258‑1439 201 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1200 | Troy, MI 48084 ________________________________ Confidentiality Statement: This message, including attachments, may be confidential, legally privileged, and/or subject to data privacy protections. If not for you, do not review, use or share it; notify us immediately and delete it. Thank you.

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