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FREE Gale webinar series
by Laura Warren-Gross 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Gale and MeL have teamed up to provide a FREE webinar series in April and May. Michigan library staff members are invited to join us to learn more about Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Business: DemographicsNow. Free SCECH hours available to Michigan educators who attend the live webinars. Recordings will be sent to all who register in case you are unable to attend the live events. Information and registration links below. We look forward to sharing these excellent eResources with you! [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated] Promote Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints within your Learning Community (For Grades 9-12 Staff) April 13, 2022 3:30-4:30 You have access to Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints through MeL. This extensive and valuable resource focuses on the varied viewpoints surrounding today's most talked about topics, as well as tools and features to support organized research. In this session, intended for high school library staff, we will discuss how to promote this resource to your learning community through best practices and our support site. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5lBwc6pcSLi-g7ESrlPFJA Leverage Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Within the Science Classroom April 27, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints provides access to pro-con information on many of the top-studied scientific topics, including Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, and Genetic Modification. The resource also contains valuable tools to support organized and effective research. Join this session, intended for high school librarians and science staff to review the content and tools within this resource. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FE2GTxUSiyrjbF6xcYHFw Top Ten Tools to Support Research Within Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints May 4, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints has many tools to support researchers from high school students to adult learners, including Highlights and Notes, Topic Finder, and Google/Microsoft Integrations. Join this session, intended for high school, academic, and public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to engage learners and drive effective research. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-AnvvVZ9SgOlyGyCTt8saw [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated] Discover Ways to Support All Patron Types with Gale Business: DemographicsNow May 18, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale Business: DemographicsNow provides patrons with data and statistics for the entirety of the United States and allows for selection of Geographic Area and a large selection of variables to build detailed reports. Tools within this resource can support many types of patrons, including small business owners, business students, potential entrepreneurs, and even general researchers. Join this session, intended for public library staff, to examine real-world cases of how to support these different patron types. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5fdfX3jfQw2P1sKF4tXK1A Top Ten Tools within Gale Business: DemographicsNow May 25, 2022 3:30-4:30 Gale Business: DemographicsNow is a powerful and expansive resource providing up to date demographic information on businesses, spending habits, and more within the United States. Join this session, intended for public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to support your patrons. Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdM0WYf0SZm_aFmjxsOygA 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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Quiet Study Room Policy
by Lisa Cox 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Hi Was looking for a sample of a quiet study room policy. Particularly focusing on the age limit. If anyone has a link or copy that you can send me. Thank you

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Need some help from public libraries that are City departments
by Bartles, Maryanne 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Dearborn Public was created under Act 164 of 1877 and has been managed by our Library Commission since 1920. Dearborn is re-writing the City Charter and there has been language brought forward to change the Library Commission to an advisory-only role and to have the Library Director appointed by the Mayor. I am wondering if any other municipal libraries are managed this way. All City library Directors, if you could answer the following questions, I would be most appreciative. 1. How is your library board selected. Are they appointed by the mayor? How many board members do you have and what is their term of office? Can they be re-appointed? 1. What is the role of your library board? Do they make all library policy decisions and manage the budget? Or, are they advisory only and give input to the Mayor, who is the final decision-maker for the library?. 1. How is your library director selected? Does your board interview, select and appoint the Director? And, do they have the authority to fire the Director? Or is it a mayoral appointed, similar to any other department head, who would serve at the will of the Mayor and, potentially, only as long as the Mayor was in office? Maryanne Bartles Library Director Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Mi 48126 313-943-2049 [cid:image002.jpg@01D848C4.58C9CE00]

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Zoom Event TOMORROW - Alzheimer's: 10 Warning Signs at 2 PM
by Latonia Phillips 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Hello The Commerce Township Community Library is hosting a new ZOOM event titled *Alzheimer's: 10 Warning Signs*. Presented by Karen Kline, Alzheimer's Association. Please share this with patrons, co-workers, and friends. *Description*: Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us IN PERSON at Commerce Township Community Library or VIA ZOOM to learn 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. *Tuesday, April 5 at 2 PM * *Register here*: tinyurl.com/ctcl-10signs *Please Note*: The ZOOM access link will be emailed to participants on the day of the program. Latonia Phillips (she/her) Adult Reference Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Road Commerce Twp., MI 48382 *Phone*: 248-669-8108 Ext. 115 *Fax*: 248-387-6240 *Email*: lphillips(a)commercelibrary.info -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Highlighted WebJunction Content for April * Host Your Own Cardboard Carnival<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: It started as part of a Saturday program with underrepresented students in STEM, paired with mentors from Northwestern University to work on monthly engineering design projects. After several years of one-off projects, the Evanston (IL) Public Library teen services staff and their partners asked, "How can we get students to pursue a long-term project to build and strengthen STEM skills and bring the community together to celebrate their work?” From this, the concept of Evanston’s Cardboard Carnival was born. * Libraries Learn from Eviction Focus<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: As a continuation of the Improving Access to Civil Legal Justice initiative, WebJunction focused on the eviction crisis, developing resources that strengthen library staff’s ability to respond to eviction questions with confidence and help close the justice gap in their communities. The complexity of eviction law and the high stakes involved make this a tricky reference topic, but we’re confident that you can expand your reference skills with the help of these resources. * Socially Connected Communities: Solutions for Social Isolation<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: A new report on Socially Connected Communities: Solutions for Social Isolation published by Healthy Places by Design highlights how librarians and other leaders can work together to address this issue. The report was developed based on a series of conversations in 2020 with nearly 60 people from diverse places and organizations who candidly shared their efforts to reduce social isolation. WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.web…>. Broadband Improvements: Free Planning Tools for Libraries Wednesday, April 20, 2022 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/broadband-improvements.html<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Access to the internet through broadband connections has become a critical service in libraries, allowing staff and patrons to learn, connect and grow. But libraries with limited support for information technology (IT) may be challenged with how to assess broadband and related technologies to keep these services up to date. Join this session to learn how to use the Toward Gigbagit Libraries toolkit―a free, self-service guide created to help libraries understand and improve their IT capacities and broadband resources. The toolkit can help staff better articulate the library’s needs to leadership, policy makers, and broadband service providers, in order to improve on digitally serving the community and planning for the future. Digital Collections at Your Library: Community, Culture, and Connection Tuesday, April 26, 2022 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/digital-collections-at-your-…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Digital collections at your library can preserve local histories and artifacts at risk of being lost. They offer an opportunity to represent the diversity of stories and voices in your community likely missing from your physical collection. But they are resource-intensive, requiring new skills, technology, and an ongoing commitment to maintain them. Understanding the full lifecycle of digital stewardship is critical to successfully providing digital collections. In this webinar, practitioners will share how their digital collections have enabled their community members to connect with unique histories and cultures, increase appreciation of local history, and foster connections across generations. You’ll also learn about a new series of free courses developed for small public libraries and tribal archives, libraries, museums. Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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Shifting Landscapes: A Mixed Economy with Jeff Madrick
by Thomas Trahey 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Tonight’s Shifting Landscapes program: *A Mixed Economy, *presented by Jeff Madrick. In tonight’s Shifting Landscapes program the author of *Invisible Americans: The Tragic Cost of Child Poverty* and a former New York Times economic journalist, Jeff Madrick will examine issues of childhood poverty including its conditions, causes and costs. He’ll discuss how he thinks the nation can eradicate it and why it should. According to Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy, the monthly child poverty rate increased from 12.1% in December 2021 to 17% in January 2022, the highest rate since the end of 2020. The 41% increase means 3.7 million *more* children are living in poverty. The recent increase is due to the expiration of the monthly Child Tax Credit payments. And 11.8% of households with children did not get enough to eat in October 2021, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. >From the start of the pandemic to the inequities observed from the murder of George Floyd to the revelations about housing, healthcare, employment, and supply chain concerns, multiple economic topics have long been “hiding in plain view.” Shifting Landscapes considers three of these topics. In these times of both tremendous upheaval and opportunity for transformation, Shifting Landscapes hopes exploring economic theories, past merits of a mixed economy, and how we might proceed in the future will help each of us consider how we might build an even more successful nation in the decade ahead. On April 11, political scientist Amy Lerman will explore how “good enough for government” moved from being a statement of excellence to disparagement. In the third and final session on April 18, political scientist Paul Pierson will trace the economic and political history of the United States over the last century. He’ll show how a viable mixed economy—where both government and business each have their own roles while also working collaboratively—has long been the dominant force of America’s prosperity. Economics is the sixth and final topic in the Shifting Landscapes series. 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. The link will be live about 6:45 pm this evening. A recording will be available later this week and a link will be sent to those that have registered. 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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Last Chance to Take Survey of Statewide Digitization Resources!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

The Survey of Statewide Digitization Resources closes tomorrow, April 5th! The Library of Michigan, in collaboration with the University of Michigan School of Information, has launched a brief survey to better ascertain the current resources and future needs related to digitization across the state. The findings of the survey will be used to make recommendations for services and programming to support digital access to and preservation of Michigan's cultural record. This survey is voluntary, anonymous, and takes approximately five minutes to complete. If you have any questions about how your information will be used, or about the survey, please feel free to contact Biz Gallo (GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov>). Click here to take the Survey of Statewide Digitization Resources!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> We encourage you to share this survey with other Michigan libraries and cultural heritage institutions. Thank you for your time and help improving the Library of Michigan's digitization initiatives! Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>!

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Free program "Trauma-Informed Librarianship" Friday April 22, 2022 (online, 2-4 pm)
by Gary R. Cocozzoli 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries, SEMLOL, is happy to announce our Spring meeting and professional development session: *“Trauma-Informed Librarianship:* * Ensuring Our Patrons’ Comfort and Safety.” * Our meeting will be held via Zoom on April 22, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Please follow this link <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-infomed-librarianship-registration-3040…> to our EventBrite page and sign up for this no cost session. (flyer is attached) >"What does Trauma-Informed Librarianship mean, and why should libraries be a part of it? Marna M. ClowneyRobinson, University of Michigan >"Designing instruction for survivors of loss: lessons from a course on end-of-life healthcare" Jarrod Irwin, Eastern Michigan University During this program, our presenters will talk about what it means to be trauma-informed, why it is vital to the library’s role, and how to incorporate this information in our practice. Please see the attached flier for the schedule. We welcome librarians from all types of libraries, as well as students and professionals from outside the field to attend so we can share and learn from each other how to best meet the needs of our library communities. Please forward this invitation to anyone else you think may be interested in attending. After the presentations,we will hold a short business meeting, including a comment session for feedback on our new governance guidelines. (attached for you to preview here) <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YkahYthrf9_MlEvVryio36lW0qG6rsGcMiOV1aP…> We look forward to seeing you on April 22 and hearing your voice concerning the future of our organization! *SEMLOL Executive Board South East Michigan League of Libraries* Amy Seipke - Chair, Executive Board P.S. If you are receiving this as a forward please come to https://www.freelists.org/list/semlol-l to add yourself to our mailing list in order to receive updates on our activities. _____________________ Gary R. Cocozzoli Director of the Library Lawrence Technological University 248-204-3000 gcocozzol(a)ltu.edu (or) grc(a)ltu.edu Visit the Library at http://library.ltu.edu

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LM Continuing Education Stipend Assistance for Digital Curation Certificate
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

I wanted to share this opportunity for those interested in expanding your skillset in curating and maintaining unique digital assets. Library Juice Academy offers six courses that can be completed to earn a Certificate in Digital Curation<https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/certificate/digital-curation/>: Metadata and Description for Digital Special Collections (begins April 2022) Fundamentals of Digital Curation in Libraries, Archives and Museums (begins April 2022) Introduction to Digital Preservation Digital Repository Fundamentals and Design Ethics and Sustainability for Digital Curation Appraisal and Collection Development for Digital Special Collections If you are interested, the Library of Michigan offers a Continuing Education Stipend<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> that could be used to assist with the costs of the classes. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>!

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MLA Annual Conference Call for Proposals
by Amber Sheerin 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

The MLA Annual Conference Call for Proposals is scheduled to close this week. Don’t miss your chance to participate. The event is scheduled IN-PERSON in Port Huron October 19-21. [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Amber Sheerin, CMP, DES, CTA (She/Her) Program and Event Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Office: 517-394-2774 Direct: 517-881-3194 *Please note new number asheerin(a)milibraries.org<mailto:asheerin@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milibr…> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> and Twitter<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…>!

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