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Free Hanging Book/Storage Bags
by Library Director 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

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Board game collection storage
by BillieJo Bluemer 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

Hello, We've started a board game collection and have decided to package them in plastic containers since they are available for check out. We're curious to see how other libraries with a board game collection have packaged their games. Do you leave them in the box, put them in plastic boxes, or do something else? BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Job Opportunities at LTPL
by Jessica Ishmael 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

The Lincoln Township Public Library has several part-time opportunities available: Circulation Clerk Part-time; 20-24 hours/week Starts at $10.00/hour Cataloging Clerk Part-time; 24-28 hours/week Starts at $10.50/hour Public Services Library Associate Part-time; 28 hours/week Starts at $11.00/hour All positions require some evening and Saturday availability. Part Time positions can become eligible for benefits such as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and others. To learn more about one or more of these positions, please visit: https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/ Best, Jessica Ishmael Director Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W John Beers Rd Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 ext 126

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Large book donation
by Angela Badke 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

Hi all, I have a patron in the Western UP who has close to 1500 books he's looking to donate to libraries as he's moving from Michigan to a different state. This is part of his personal library, and says the items are in new to like-new condition (I have not inspected them myself) with most of them having only been read once or twice. He is not looking to keep the collection intact. He has mainly sci-fi and fantasy novels, some military books, and some mystery novels. The majority of the books are paperback. They are already sorted by author, so if you have an author that is relatively popular, he can send them to you. If anyone out there is interested, please let me know. I can send along your contact information to him. My library is much too small to take on any more donations, so I told him I'd ask around and see if there are any libraries interested. Thanks! Angela Tribal Librarian Ojibwa Community Library Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 409 Superior Ave. Baraga, MI 49908 906-353-8163

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Parenting Section in Children's Area?
by Melissa C. 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

Hello All, We're contemplating doing away with the Parenting section in our Children's area. We're just starting to consider options and I'd like to hear from other libraries. Do you have a Parenting/Teaching section in your youth area? If so, do you also purchase parenting books for your adult nonfiction? If you don't have a Parenting/Teaching section in the youth area, did you used to? Why did you do away with it? Did you receive any patron feedback? Please respond off-list. I'm happy to compile the responses and share. Thanks! Melissa Connolly Youth Librarian Canton Public Library connollym(a)cantonpl.org -- mac3g4(a)gmail.com

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PSA Let's Talk Sustainability
by Kelly Haug 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

Good morning, The Traverse Area District Library has an upcoming Zoom event When: January 12, 2022 6:30pm-8:00pm What does sustainability mean? What can we do to help? More specifically, how can we encourage younger generations to become involved? Let’s discuss. Discussion panelist Paul Rink, contributor to the book, “*A Better Planet: Forty Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future <http://elibrary.mel.org/search~S15?/ta+better+planet/tbetter+planet/1%2C2%2…>* ” Registration is required for this Zoom event: HERE <https://www.tadl.org/event/lets-talk-sustainability-via-zoom/> Thank you -- Kelly Haug *she/her* Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library *What I am currently reading:* *The Book of Magic *by Alice Hoffman

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Hotspots
by EMAIL TEAM 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

Dear Librarians, Have any of you had hotspots not returned. What methods have you used to try to get the patrons to return them? We have lost one and two are still out. I appreciate your responses. 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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Summer Library Program Round Tables - registration now open
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

Summer Library Programming Round Tables * Register<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> for Monday, January 31st at 11am * Register<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> for Thursday, February 3rd at 2pm Did you have a successful program last year? Are you already thinking of programs you'd like to try next summer? Share your ideas with others! We'll be discussing & collecting program ideas to share for Summer 2022. They can, but do not have to be, oceans/Oceans of Possibilities related! Any ideas are welcome. Come to either or both round tables, ideas will be shared out afterwards to this listserv. What does this mean? Bring your program ideas! Each participant should bring at least one program idea to share with the group. Program ideas may or may not be related to the CSLP theme "Oceans of Possibilities," and can be geared for any age, including teens & adults. We want to hear what your library is up to and what you're excited about! We also encourage you to share your ideas beforehand via the form at https://bit.ly/SLP_22 so they can be documented and shared before we meet to discuss. *Please make sure you have an updated version of Zoom, so you can select breakout rooms by topic. **These round tables will not be recorded, so please attend live with active microphone and camera if possible. Notes and ideas will be shared out via the listservs if you cannot attend. While planning your #OceansOfPossibilities programming, please be sure to also make time to view the CSLP Summer Symposium sessions at: https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium-2021/. This program is supported in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services. 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@01D7FBCD.F75C5590] [cid:image002.png@01D7FBCD.F75C5590]

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FW: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APPLICATION FOR THE AMANDA GREEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND OPENS JANUARY 1, 2022
by Farrell Howe 27 Dec '21

27 Dec '21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2021 CONTACT Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269.553.7879 Farrellh(a)kpl.gov Application for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Opens January 1, 2022. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2022 Kalamazoo, MI–Monday, December 27, 2021. Online application for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund will open on Saturday, January 1, with a deadline to apply of March 1, 2022. The scholarship will be awarded to a student expected to attend a graduate-level library science program in fall 2022. The application process is managed by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation<https://www.kalfound.org/>. Applicants interested in being considered for the Amanda Green Scholarship fund must first complete the online application on the Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s website<https://www.kalfound.org/Scholarships/HowtoApply/tabid/236/Default.aspx>. Information about eligibility can be found here<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/kalamazoo-public-library-announces-new-schol…>. The Amanda Green Scholarship, named after a former library assistant in Teen Services at KPL, promotes the library profession to people of color. By providing monetary assistance to individuals seeking a master’s degree from an accredited library science program, the library hopes to promote the training and hiring of more librarians of color in Kalamazoo and other communities. In 2016, the Kalamazoo Public Library board passed a resolution that reaffirms the library’s commitment to, “address equal justice under the law, racial justice and institutional racism, social-economic divisions in our community and human dignity for all through our programs, services, policies, practices and the empowerment of staff to serve our community with these values as priorities.” In addition, the library’s 2019–22 strategic plan establishes Advancing Equity and Inclusion as a priority with a goal of developing and maintaining an informed and compassionate library staff that reflects the makeup of our diverse community. KPL is committed to making this a reality! Amanda Green worked at KPL for 23 years (1988–2012.) Many of those years she spent in Teen Services working to give all teens the opportunity to improve their lives. Her passion and support of KPL’s mission to support and mentor teens has been passed on for years. The Amanda Green Scholarship Fund relies on donations from the public. To donate, please visit www.kpl.gov/amandagreen<http://www.kpl.gov/amandagreen>. ####

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Director Position, Leelanau Township Library, Northport, MI
by Mark Morton 27 Dec '21

27 Dec '21

Library Director –Leelanau Township Library located in Northport, MI - Full Time Position 35 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Masters Degree; three or more years of work experience, preferably in a library setting. A complete job posting and job description can be found in the attached documents. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references by January 7, 2022 to ltldirectorsearch(a)gmail.com (preferred) or mail to: Leelanau Township, Attn: Library Director Search Committee, PO Box 338, Northport, MI 49670. No telephone calls please. Mark Morton, Chair Director Search Committee, Leelanau Township Library *On a personal note, I am, and hope to continue to be, the director of the *Leland* Township Library for a long time to come. I happen to be a resident of *Leelanau* Township and I am glad to help in the search for a director for that library. I am using my michlib-l account to be able to post the availability of the position to all of you. I appreciate very much the kind messages I received when I posted this job opening last week, but I don't intend on moving on from the Leland Library anytime soon. 😊 - Mark -- *Mark Morton* Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St PO Box 736 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152

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