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Traverse Area District Library Closed
by Michele Howard 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Hello everyone, Please be advised that all Traverse Area District Library (TADL) buildings will be closed today - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 - due to the ice storm and the Weather Service warning that "Travel could be nearly impossible." Any further updates will be posted online at tadl.org on our home page, individual library websites, and on our social media. Stay safe! -- Michele P. Howard, MILS Library Director Traverse Area District Library 231-932-8527 she/her <https://odu.edu/safespace/pronouns-and-why-they-matter> Currently reading: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Currently listening to: The Awakening by Nora Roberts

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Indian River Area Library Closing
by Director 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Hello everyone, The Indian River Area Library will be closed today on Tuesday, Feb. 22 due to inclement weather. Stay safe on the roads today! Best, Kelsey Rutkowski Indian River Area Library Director -- *--------------------------------------* *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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Fwd: Join NNLM for two virtual events TOMORROW on Black Maternal Health and Community Science!
by Betty Adams 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

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Tonight: Elizabeth McRae author of Mothers of Massive Resistance: White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy.
by Thomas Trahey 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

For the twelfth Shifting Landscapes program author Elizabeth McRae will speak about women's role in the White Power movement. Tonight at 7pm on Zoom (mcdl.pub/sl-zoom) or live in Downtown Ludington. Mason County District Library and Abondia Center continue to explore race and racism in the public lecture series Shifting Landscapes on Monday February 21, with Elizabeth Gillespie McRae presenting White Women’s Role in the White Power Movement at 7-8:30 pm at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, and on Zoom. Elizabeth Gillespie McRae's scholarly interests center on race, politics, and education in the postwar United States. She is the Creighton Sossoman Professor of History at Western Carolina University where she also co-directs the Appalachian Oral History Project. McRae is the author of Mothers of Massive Resistance: White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy. 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. Race and racism is the fourth topic in the Shifting Landscapes series. In asking questions about the nature and purpose of racism, 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. Shifting Landscapes series focuses this month on race and racism Feb 21- White Women’s Role in the White Power Movement). Additional topics include Truth in Politics (Mar 7, 14, 21), and Economics (Apr 4, 11, 18). 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 http://mcdl.pub/SL-zoom . 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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1 Week Left! Back in Circulation Conference - Call for Proposals
by Anna Palmer 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Proposals due Feb 28! Back in Circulation Again: A conference for managers and staff in access and circulation services October 3-4, 2022 Madison, WI https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/back-in-circ/ Returning by popular demand! The 2022 Back in Circulation conference will take place once again on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Please contribute YOUR excellent ideas about best practices in access services and circulation. Fill out this form by February 28 to submit: https://forms.gle/FNyD15DyCVhSzQFQA Details * Topics may include, but are not limited to: customer service, staff training, e-reserves, stacks management, change management, physical space design, remote services, diversity/equity/inclusion topics, and innovation. * Managers and staff from public and academic libraries of all sizes attend this conference. * Conference sessions are one hour in length, including presentation and Q&A. * Priority will be given to sessions that include interactive elements and audience participation. Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Statement UW-Madison iSchool encourages presenters representing a variety of personal and professional backgrounds, perspectives, and voices. We aim for conference presenters to be as diverse as the communities we serve. Submissions are welcome from anyone who is interested in presenting, including students, new professionals, first-time presenters, and representatives of allied professions. At this time, the conference is planned as an in-person event. Safety and public health are our primary concerns and the conference may switch to a virtual event, if necessary. Questions? Contact Anna Palmer, ahpalmer(a)wisc.edu<mailto:ahpalmer@wisc.edu>

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NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Attend Public Library Association Conference 2022!
by Betty Adams 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

For those who might be interested and are already registered to attend PLA 2022: Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy…> . [image: Header Image] 2022 APPLICATIONS OPEN: PLA 2022 Professional Development Award [image: NNLM PLA Professional Development Award 2022] Are you a librarian interested in improving health and digital health information services for your community? Do you want to connect with other librarians with similar goals? Apply for an NNLM *All of Us* PLA Professional Development Award! The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) *All of Us* National Program is pleased to offer funding for up to twenty-five (25) public library workers to attend the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference taking place in Portland, Oregon March 23-25, 2022. *Amount*: Up to $3,000 *Number of Awards Available*: Up to 25 *Application Deadline*: End of Day, March 4th, 2022 *For More Information and To Apply*: bit.ly/NNLMAwardPLA2022 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy…> More questions? Email us at lib-nnlmallofus(a)uiowa.edu Learn More and Apply <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVy…> ------------------------------ Follow us on social media! Join us on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest news about our events, offerings, and other resources from *All of Us*. *NNLM **All of Us National Program* - *Twitter*: @nnlmAoU <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVy…> - *Facebook*: @NNLMCEN <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVy…> *All of Us** Research Program* - *Twitter*:@AllofUsResearch <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVy…> - *Facebook*: @AllofUsResearch <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVy…> Featured in NIH News in Health [image: 2020 Updated NNLM Logo] [image: Facebook] <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVy…>[image: Twitter] <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVy…>[image: Website] <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVy…> ------------------------------ Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVy…>. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVy…> . ------------------------------ This email was sent to betty.suzanne.adams(a)gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud, on behalf of: NNLM Region 6 · Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, 600 Newton Road · Iowa City, IA 52242 [image: GovDelivery logo] <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVy…> -- -Betty Adams Library Director Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster, MI badams(a)inksterlibrary.org Adult Services Committee Chair The Library Network Main Coordinator Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Detroit teamdolly(a)wayne.edu Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster 2500 Hamlin Drive Inkster, MI 48141 (313) 563-2822 inkster.lib.mi.us *Your place to learn, huddle, play, and lead. *

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Director Job Opportunity
by Karen McConnell 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Richland Community Library seeks a leader who can be the public face of the Library and who prioritizes communication, innovative team building and collaboration with the community. Having completed a carefully executed strategic plan within the past year, the Library is searching for an ambitious director to ensure implementation of the collection, services, programs and outreach our community desires. See attached. Karen McConnell, Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 269-629-9085 -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Library Research Analyst position - Grand Rapids
by Koscielniak, Kimberly 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Please excuse cross-posting: Good morning! Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is looking for a Library Research Analyst to work in our Grand Rapids office. This would be a great position for someone starting out in the field of law librarianship or who would like a challenging job where you really get to do a bit of everything! Details are posted below and on the Warner website<https://www.wnj.com/>. Thanks for taking time to consider! Kim [cid:image001.jpg@01D82713.91BB4220] Kimberly Koscielniak | Research Services Manager Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 150 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 1500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 d 616.752.2406 | This email and any attachments are solely for the confidential use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, distribute or act in reliance on it or any attachments. If you received this email by mistake, please notify us immediately by email, and promptly delete this email and any attachments. The attorney-client and work product privileges are not waived by the transmission of this email. Warner Norcross + Judd LLP<https://www.wnj.com/> has an immediate opening for a Library Research Analyst to join our Grand Rapids office. This position is responsible for assisting the Research Services Manager with the firm's research capabilities and supporting firm members with their legal research needs. For details on the position and to apply, please see https://www.wnj.com/Careers/Paralegals-Support-Staff. The Research Analyst will: Analyze Library use and research data and create summary reports * Submit Library invoices to Accounting for payment; maintain departmental accounting records * Reconcile monthly library credit card statements * Order research materials as requested and troubleshoot delivery and distribution issues * Open, sort, and distribute Library mail or assist other support staff in doing so * Update the Library catalog and intranet pages under the Research Services Manager's direction * Maintain computerized circulation records, check library material in and out, and retrieve print materials when updates are needed * Assist with loose-leaf filing and pocket parts as requested * Assist with maintenance of physical collections and subscriptions in other firm offices - may require periodic travel to regional firm offices (own transportation required) * Conduct introductory training for firm members not requiring legal research resources or instruction * Participate in training sessions for new attorneys, summer associates, paralegals, and other groups requiring access to library materials as requested * Retrieve materials from legal research databases as requested * Assist with retrieving articles and performing research for legal purposes and for firm administrative departments * Support current research, training and knowledge management practices by creating training materials as needed under the direction of the Research Services Manager * Conduct public and court records research, following all relevant data privacy laws and regulations * Assist with research account set up, de-activation, retrieval of user names and resetting passwords * Communicate with legal research vendors as requested to resolve access and functionality issues Experience, Education and Training 1. Degree in Library or Information Science preferred. 2. Knowledge of legal research methods. 3. Familiarity with specialized subject research platforms and resources a plus. About WNJ By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross + Judd builds a better partnership with its clients. Warner is a full service corporate law firm with 220+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com<http://www.wnj.com>, follow us on Twitter @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook. EEO Statement Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. Everyone is encouraged to bring their "whole selves" to work. We are committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We can foster inclusion and equity by moving beyond barriers and rejecting stereotypes based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. The result is a high performing team of professionals providing excellent service to our clients.

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Job Opening: Youth Services Librarian, Spring Lake District Library
by Alison Taylor 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Spring Lake District Library is seeking dynamic, creative, and energetic applicants for the position of Youth Services Librarian. Under the supervision of the Library Services Manager, the Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all activity in the Youth Services department, including programming and collection development. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (MLS preferred), experience with children, and familiarity with common library technology. Excellent customer service skills are vital to success, and library experience is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits that requires weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends. Salary starts at $45,000 per year. Position is open until filled. First review of applicants is March 14. For a full job description and application instructions, visit the Employment section of our website at sllib.org/about-us/employment. Alison Taylor Library Services Manager (616) 846-5770 x1121 [image: facebook icon] <https://www.facebook.com/SpringLakeDistrictLibrary/> [image: instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/springlakedistrictlibrary/> sllib.org

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Forms for OCLC in an Academic Library
by Brendon Vincent 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Hello there, My library is currently updating our procedures and forms for OCLC Worldcat. If any libraries, academic specifically, would be able to share their process and any forms you use, it would be deeply appreciated. The main thing that we're looking for is a good model of a request form that we can keep on hand at the reference desk. Thank you for any help you can provide, Brendon Vincent Library Assocate II bmvincent(a)hfcc.edu<mailto:bmvincent@hfcc.edu> (313) 845-6372 He/They

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