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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Roundtable survey request
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

**please excuse cross-posting** ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Roundtable (GNCRT) launched a survey to collect data about comics challenges. This is part of GNCRT’s current work to create a toolkit for addressing challenges to comics in libraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FT…>. This survey is open to ALL — educators, library workers, administrators, library students, public libraries, academic libraries, and K-12 school libraries. All of the survey information will be kept and shared anonymously unless we have the explicit permission of the respondent. More information available via the official press release<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.o…>. Survey Link: https://bit.ly/GNCRTchallenge-survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> GNCRT’s goal is to release resources and to report on the first round of survey responses starting in June 2022 during ALA Annual. To ensure your feedback is captured in our first round of reports, please fill out the survey by May 31, 2022<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…>. Note: This survey is NOT a way to report a challenge occurring in real time; if you are dealing with a current challenge or ban, please contact our colleagues at the American Library Association (ALA) Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF) for immediate support in real-life and to log that challenge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.o…>. I’m on the committee that’s working on this, so feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks! Cheers, Alec Alec B. Chunn (he/him) Children's Librarian City of Tualatin | Tualatin Public Library 503-691-3083 | www.tualatinoregon.gov<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.ci.t…> Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mypron…> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 |www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…> Follow us: Facebook<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | Twitter<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> | Instagram<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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Museum on Main Street Coming to Michigan-Become a Host Site
by Ashley Ross 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Michigan Humanities is once again offering the opportunity to host a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibit. The exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation will focus on innovation in rural areas. More about the exhibit can be found here: https://museumonmainstreet.org/spark Applications to host the exhibit and an RFP with exhibit details will be available May 9th and will be due June 22nd. 6-week exhibit dates in Michigan will roughly be: * May 20 to July 1, 2023 * July 8 to August 19, 2023 * August 26 to October 7, 2023 * October 14 to November 25, 2023 * December 2, 2023 to January 13, 2024 * January 20 to March 2, 2024 I will share again when the RFP and application become available. If you have any questions in the meantime, please let me know. Ashley Ross Director of Programs [cid:image001.png@01D85976.C81EE2F0] Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 517-372-7770 www.michiganhumanities.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>

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MeL Maven Training Update
by Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Thanks to all who reached out over the past week to alert me to an issue with the certificate of completion not appearing for download once the MeL Maven training was finished. After troubleshooting, the MeL team was able to discover a glitch within Niche. To the best of my knowledge, this was an isolated incident and occurred for a brief period of time. I am grateful to the library staff at Redford Township District Library and Farmington Community Library for their assistance. Because of their willingness to take time out to answer questions, we discovered the root issue. If you were one of the individuals who completed the MeL Maven training and didn't see the "download certificate" button appear on the main page afterward, please contact Barb Williams at WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov>. She will go into the administrative side of Niche and will manually trigger the button to appear. In addition, if there are any other issues you encounter, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks again for your commitment to continued learning! [Graphical user interface, text, application Description automatically generated] Heather Wood-Gramza Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48911 517.335.1497 woodgramzah(a)michigan.gov<mailto:woodgramzah@michigan.gov> This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Michigan History Materials Free to Good Home
by Jennifer Noble 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Hello all, I've been cleaning out our files recently and have come across some Michigan history booklets that don't fit our collection's scope, but may well be of use to other libraries! Please respond to me off-list with the items you'd like and your RIDES code, and I'll get them sent out as soon as I can. - *Michigan Authors*, edited by Rachel M. Hilbert (1960) - *The Man with the Branded Hand: The Story of Captain Jonathan Walker * (n.d.) - *John Allen and the Founding of Ann Arbor *by Russell E. Bidlack (1962) - *Earl D. Babst: A Good Friend of History *(1967) - *F. Clever Bald, 1897-1970* - *Andrew Dickson White: Teacher of History *by Ruth Bordin (1958) - *Pilgrimage Through Historic - Scenic Baragaland *brochure by the Bishop Baraga Association (n.d.) - *Frank Murphy in World War I *by Sidney Fine (1968) - *James Kerr Pollock: His Life and Letters *by Dennis Anderson (1972) - *Promise & Performance: The Political Record of a Michigan Governor *by Vernon L. Beal (1950) - *Arthur H. Vandenberg: His Career and Legacy *(1975) - *Chase Salmon Osborn, 1860-1949 *by Robert M. Warner (1960) - *Cadillac and Early Detroit*, a bibliography compiled by the Detroit Public Library (1912) - *In the Footsteps of Cadillac *by C. M. Burton (1899) - *Douglass Houghton: Michigan's First State Geologist, 1837-1845 *by Helen Wallin (1970) - *Palmer Hartsough: Singing School Teacher, Michigan Song Writer, and Minister *by Henry O. Severance (1937) - Huron County Building Dedication program (June 1, 1968) - Warren, Center Line, and Sterling Heights informational brochure created by the Metropolitan Warren Chamber of Commerce (1971) - *Documents Relating to the Erection of Wayne County and Michigan Territory*, prepared by the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library (1922-23) - Charlevoix County Homecoming Historical Program (1935) - *Welcome to Bay Country *brochure created by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (1974) - *Hillsdale County, Michigan* brochure created by Hillsdale County Industrial Development Commission (n.d. - probably the 1970s?) - *Family Trails *publication from the State Board of Education/Bureau of Library Services, vol. 2. no. 2 (Spring 1969) - Photograph of L. P. Reynolds of Hillsdale with handwritten note saying he was "A Vice Pres. of Pioneer Society of Hillsdale in 1876." Happy to answer any questions anyone may have about these items! They're all in fairly decent condition. Cheers, Jen -- Jennifer Noble (she/her/hers) - (Why do I list these?) <https://www.mypronouns.org/she-her> Adult & Teen Services Librarian Adrian District Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 jnoble(a)adrian.lib.mi.us (517) 265-2265

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Farmington Community Library is Hiring!
by Crystal Peterson 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

The Farmington Community Library is seeking a Full-Time Custodian to join our Maintenance Team. We are a District Library serving the communities of Farmington and Farmington Hills with two locations, 12 Mile and Liberty Street. FCL embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in its hiring and operations. The library actively seeks individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance our mission to be a diverse and equitable organization. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team and reflect the community we serve. Please see attached job posting for more information. Crystal C. Peterson Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library<http://www.farmlib.org/> 32737 West Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334<x-apple-data-detectors://3/0> Ph: 248-848-430<tel:248-848-4302>3 Fax: 248-553-6892<tel:248-553-6892> [blocklogolarge]

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Job Posting: Young Adult Specialist (Part-Time)
by Rob Bristow 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Good Morning! We are looking to add a Young Adult Specialist to our Youth Services Department. If you or someone you know is looking for a part-time position (8-12 hours/week) and loves to work with teens, this would be a great opportunity to work at a beautiful new facility with some really great people😊 Hours are flexible but will include some evening and weekend hours. Below is more information as well as the link to apply. If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks, Rob Library Director Georgetown Township Public Library 616.457.9620 www.gtpl.org<http://www.gtpl.org> Young Adult Specialist (8-12 hours/week) * Provides friendly, prompt, and courteous service to all users; creates an environment that attracts and invites young adults to use the collection * Adopts a community engagement mindset and develops and maintains effective relations with schools and community groups that focus on young adults in order to plan and deliver programs and services that meet the needs and interests of local young adults * Develops and conducts programming for young adults, including afterschool programs * Assists Head of Youth Services in building and maintaining Young Adult collection * Provides reader’s advisory services to young adults and families * Maintains Teen Game Room * Involves young adults in planning and implementing services for their age group * Prepares materials and displays to publicize services, resources, and programming for young adults * Maintains knowledge of the ILS and circulation procedures and assists with circulation and technical services tasks as needed Apply online: https://www.gtwp.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&Job…

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Sign up by May 1 for MiLibraryQuest - a virtual teen event this summer
by MiLibrary Quest 26 Apr '22

26 Apr '22

Hello, Michigan Librarians! Your library is invited to participate in the Summer 2022 MiLibraryQuest for teens. It is SUPER easy for a library to participate and we had 110 teens from across the state submit entries last summer. Following library closures in spring 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. We have now offered four Quests with hundreds of teens participating. Our next Quest will be held this summer from June 15 through July 31. Sunday, May 1 is the deadline for libraries to sign up to participate: https://bit.ly/MiLibraryQuest2022SignUp The theme of MiLibraryQuest Summer 2022 is “Treasures of the Deep.” This Quest will challenge teen explorers to complete a crossword puzzle by finding clues on the websites of Michigan libraries. Answers to the puzzle will include famous pirates, real shipwrecks, and mythological monsters. Teens will enter to win a prize from their library after completing the crossword puzzle. All you have to do as a library is: - Place the MiLibraryQuest logo and a library-specific clue (which will be provided by the Quest team) on your website - Promote the event to your teens (Promotional materials will be available from the Quest team.) - Award at least one prize to a teen from your library who completes the Quest (The prize is up to you!) Additional information is in the FAQs here: https ://bit.ly/SummerQuest2022FAQs If your library would like to participate, please sign up by May 1 here: https://bit.ly/MiLibraryQuest2022SignUp <https://bit.ly/MiLibraryQuest2022SignUp> If you have any questions, please let us know at MiLibraryQuest(a)gmail.com. We hope you will be a part of MiLibraryQuest this summer! 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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Hybrid programming (in person and Zoom)
by Betsy Myers 25 Apr '22

25 Apr '22

Hello! Has anyone held any hydrid programming consisting of in person and Zoom programming simultaneously through your library? For example, an author talk in person with an audience but also patrons who are not able to come into the library can participate via Zoom? If so, could you share your processes with me? I'm trying to wrap my head around it and I feel I am over thinking it. Thank you!

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Michigan Pioneer and Historical Collections/Wesley's Works
by Betsy Myers 25 Apr '22

25 Apr '22

Hello! Anyone interested in Michigan Pioneer and Historical Collections consisting of volumes 1-15, 16-30, 23, 25, 26, 33, 34, 37, 38, 40 and Volume 4 of Michigan Pioneer Collections? We just received them as a donation and they don't quite fit in our collection development but are having a hard time recycling them. Let me know, they are real pretty sitting on shelf used as decoration or display props--although I would imagine still useful. We also have 9 various volumes of Wesley's Works that are actually really nice looking old books (in my opinion)--the only problem is I find too many are pretty decorations and I have been told no more. Dare I share the love? Anyone? -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502 *Currently listening to Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica and Presidents Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson*

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Part-Time Librarian Opening - Local History/Archives
by Tammy Turgeon 25 Apr '22

25 Apr '22

The Sterling Heights Public Library is now recruiting for a Part-Time Librarian with a focus on Local History/Archives. The position pays $25.29/hour to start, with increases every six months up to $28.40/hour. 37.5 hours of paid time off/yr. are also provided. The posting closes on May 9th at 5pm. The link to apply is: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155388.careers?ShowJob=436612994 The City of Sterling Heights is seeking a part-time librarian who is committed to the mission of the Sterling Heights Public Library and capable of providing excellent library services and programming to patrons! Position Summary Under supervision of the Public Services Area Coordinator, the part time librarian is responsible for providing information, reference, and referral services in Adult & Youth Services, collection development activities, provides instruction in the use of print and digital resources, and develops/presents programs for adults. The current vacancy is Archives-focused and is responsible for maintaining local history collections and conducting tours of the Upton House Museum. Position Responsibilities Provides information, reference, and referral services in Adult and Youth Services. Selects, evaluates, and weeds materials for specific areas of the collection. Provides instruction in the use of print and digital resources. Develops and/or presents programs for adults. Maintains the library’s local history collections and conducts tours of the Upton House Museum. Minimum Requirements Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA college or university. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of online databases, reference resources, and public computer applications to assist the general public. Knowledge of tablet and/or mobile devices used for accessing Overdrive, Hoopla, and other digital services. Ability to work a part time schedule that includes 1 daytime shift, 2 evening shifts, every other Saturday, and every fifth Sunday during the school year. Position Pay The starting rate is $25.2942 with 6 month step increases up to $28.4092 Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Monday, May 9, 2022. Check out the recruitment brochure for further information and details via the following link: https://www.sterling-heights.net/DocumentCenter/View/10732/Part-Time-Librar… -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Rd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640

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