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Capital Projects Fund
by Susan Autio 14 Oct '21

14 Oct '21

Shannon, I am the Interim Director at Portage Lake District Library in the Upper Peninsula. Our former Director Dillon Geshel sent me the email outlining the Covid Capital Funds Project and I am wondering if this is something that PLDL can apply for, or our city government can apply for on our behalf? It isn't quite clear to me if this has a larger scope that involves the state actually applying for the funds or if smaller entities can apply. I would appreciate any clarification you can give me that I can pass on to our board. Thank you Susan Autio Interim Director, Portage Lake District Library

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MeL Minute: Using RSS Feed Alerts in Academic Search Complete
by Laura Warren-Gross 14 Oct '21

14 Oct '21

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]Academic Search Complete from MeL is an eResource that patrons can use to do research. With academic journals, magazines, newspapers, and trade publications at their fingertips, it’s easier than ever to find credible sources to better understand science, social issues, and the humanities. Popular publications such as Public Library of Science One<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> (PLoS One), New Scientist,<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Educational Leadership<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, and the American Journal of Public Health<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> are available full text, each offering a variety of high-level content over a wide breadth of subject areas. One of my favorite features is the ability to create an RSS Feed for a specific publication or keyword search and receive a notification when a new issue of a publication or articles on that topic are published. To keep current in the library profession, I have publication alerts set for new issues of publications such as Library Journal<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> and Computers in Libraries<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> and search alerts for topics such as creating a Library of Things and Book Bikes. Setting up an alert for a publication: · Create a free EBSCO account<https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/How-to-Create-and-Manage-a-My-EBSCOhost…> and sign into it · Click on Publications in the blue menu bar at the top of the page · Search for publications of interest · On the search results page, click on the orange RSS Feed icon next to the journal title · A box will pop up to set preferences such as whether you want to receive the alert as a general publication link or a table of contents with a link for each article Setting up an alert for a keyword search: · Create a free EBSCO account and sign into it · Use the Search box on the landing page to find topics of interest · On the right side of the search results, click on Share · Click the orange RSS Feed icon in the drop-down menu · A box will pop up to set preferences such as whether you want to receive the alert as a general publication link or a table of contents with a link for each article Once you have set your preferences, you will receive a confirmation email from EBSCO that includes a URL. The URL can be added to RSS Feed email settings or feed reader to organize the alerts. RSS feed notifications are a feature of most MeL EBSCO eResources and you can easily modify your alerts within your EBSCO folder. Want to know more about RSS feeds? Open the Help menu in Academic Search Complete and search “RSS” to learn more and see screenshots of the set-up process. If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, please explore the MeL eResource Access Page.<https://www.mcls.org/mel/mel-databases/help/remote-access/> Contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Hey front line staff: The MeL Maven Badge is a 6-part Information Literacy and eResource adventure designed for you. Start earning your Badge today at MeL.org<https://mel.org/welcome>! Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant 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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New Episode: The Director's Cut from ELPL
by Andrea Smiley 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

Hello Everyone, The latest episode of The Director's Cut podcast is now available online. https://bit.ly/ELPLDirectorsCut20 For the library's 20th episode and in celebration of Library Appreciation Month, ELPL's Director Kristin Shelley talks with Debbie Mikula, Executive Director of the Michigan Library Association (MLA). For over 35 years, Debbie has been a passionate advocate of arts and culture in the state and on a national basis - leading the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, ArtServe Michigan, Michigan Association of Community Arts Agencies, and the League of Historic American Theatres. Take a listen to hear about the goals of the association and how it helps libraries across Michigan connect with their communities. We hope you enjoy and have a great weekend. Andrea Smiley Marketing & PR Specialist asmiley(a)cityofeastlansing.com<mailto:asmiley@cityofeastlansing.com> East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 www.elpl.org<http://www.elpl.org>

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1,000BBK Question - Prize Books Attainment
by Lorry Traver 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

Good evening all, I was just curious if any of you had advice on where to locate either free or inexpensive children's books which could be used for 1,000BBK prizes. We are starting this program at our library and working out the final kinks and details. If there are no places to get free or inexpensive, does anyone know of any grants perhaps we could apply for in order to purchase prize books for this program? Thank you so much for your continued helpful advice! -- "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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FREE DVD cases
by Julie Censke 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

[cid:8c034fbf-f48f-4954-b286-ff01d17a38ca] Someone off of the list-serve sent me these, but they aren't quite what we're looking for. Let me know if your library could use them. Just include your RIDES code in your reply, so we know where to send them. Thanks! Julie Censke Library Director Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958 office

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Friends Groups without officers
by jshirtz 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

Hello! Our small, but wonderful, Friends group is discussing disbanding because none of their members are willing to serve as officers of the group. They have 8-10 members who consistently attend meetings and their current President has held an office for a large portion of the group's 42 years in existence. She cannot do it anymore and none of the other members are willing to take on the responsibility. When they discuss disbanding they mention wanting to continue to volunteer, but without the group organization. Does any library have a Friends group that operates without officers or with a different organization system? We, the library staff, are encouraging them to hold a member drive and utilize United for Libraries resources for other options before doing something drastic, like disbanding. It would be a huge blow to the library (both monetarily for programming and also support-wise for interacting with our community) if they ceased to exist. Please, send me any ideas you have, no matter how out of the box! I appreciate it! Thanks everyone! Sincerely, Jesse -- Jessica Shirtz (she/her/hers) Library Director Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 317 N. Main Street Ishpeming, MI 49849 jshirtz(a)uproc.lib.mi.us 906-486-4381 www.ishpeminglibrary.info Chair, Great Lakes Great Books Award Committee www.michiganreading.org/awards/great-lakes-great-books

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Round 2 of Communities for Immunity Funding Open Now - Apply Oct 12-29
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

Communities for Immunity is seeking proposals that address COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake, with an aim to reach vaccine-hesitant populations. Funding awards ranging from $1,500-$100,000 will be provided to museums and libraries to leverage their deep relationships with local communities to improve vaccine confidence. The application window is October 12-29, and projects must be completed by March 31, 2022. Read the applicant toolkit<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala-publis…> or sign up for an October 14 webinar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> for more information. Eligibility requirements - View these on the website and note that organizations must qualify according to the Institute of Museum and Library Services Eligibility Criteria<https://www.imls.gov/grants/apply-grant/eligibility-criteria>. Communities for Immunity is an initiative of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, Institute of Museum and Library Services, American Alliance of Museums, and the Network of the National Library of Medicine, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in collaboration with the American Library Association, the Association of African American Museums, the Association of Children's Museums, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, and the Urban Libraries Council. This project was funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Shannon White 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> Call me on Teams<callto:whites29@michigan.gov>

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Employment Opportunity- Ecorse Public Library
by Katie Brinker 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

Hello all, The Ecorse Public Library is looking to fill two Library Clerk positions! These part-time positions pay up to $16.00 an hour. Please see the full details and apply through the link below. [ https://ecorsemi.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.a… | https://ecorsemi.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.a… ] Thank you! -- Katie Brinker, Library Director Ecorse Public Library 4184 W. Jefferson Ave. Ecorse, MI 48229

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Sarah E. Ray Project with Desiree Cooper and Aaron Schillinger
by Priscilla Burns 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

Join us Thursday, October 14, 7 p.m. for an evening with Desiree Cooper and Aaron Schillinger as they present the Sarah E. Ray Project<https://www.detroitsotherrosaparks.com/>. Seventy-five years ago a 24-year-old, African American secretary was denied a seat on the segregated Boblo boat, SS Columbia. Like Rosa Parks, she refused to back down, taking her fight for integration all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Represented by fabled NAACP lawyer Thurgood Marshall, Ray won her case. Scholars argue that she paved the way for the seminal, 1954 Brown v. Board of Education, which found that separate was inherently unequal. Ray's abandoned home on the eastside of Detroit was named one of America's '11 Most Endangered Historic Sites' by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in June 2021. Cooper is a former attorney, Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist, and community activist. Schillinger is a filmmaker whose documentary "Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale" screened to a sold-out crowd at the Freep Film Festival last month and was awarded the Hometown Talent Award. Register for this zoom presentation<https://gplib.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=58974&backTo=Calenda…> on the library's online calendar and the zoom link will be emailed to you. [cid:image003.jpg@01D7C02B.A743BCC0]PRISCILLA BURNS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN 313.343.2074 ext. 1212 Expand learning, inspire creativity and connect our community grossepointelibrary.org

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Job Posting--Collection Management Librarian (tenure track)
by Bruce Sarjeant 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

Good Afternoon. The Lydia Olson Library is looking for a Collection Management Librarian. Please see the details here: https://workatnmu.nmu.edu/en-us/job/493616/collection-management-librariant… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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