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Suggestions for 21-22 Great Michigan Read programs
by Natalie Nowak 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

Good morning all, I have reached out to many potential programmers in the Upper Peninsula and so far have been met with bad luck. If anyone else is working on planning programs for their library, could you pass along some names or ideas? This is the first GMR that I am creating the programming for and I'm struggling to even come up with programs I could lead. Thank you in advance! Natalie Nowak Marketing and Adult Programming Bayliss Public Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331

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MCLS Office closing at 3pm on 10/13/2021
by Sean Cwiek 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

The MCLS office will be closing today at 3pm Eastern. We will be back on Thursday, October 14 to answer your MCLS, MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES questions. MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org Thanks. Sean Cwiek MeL Systems Analyst Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 148 CwiekS(a)mcls.org<mailto:CwiekS@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.gif@01D7C012.5B8ED2B0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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2021 Seed Library Summit
by Pam Quackenbush 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

I would like to invite our Michigan members who have seed libraries or are planning a seed library to the 2021 Seed Library Summit. The virtual event will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 12 pm to 3 pm. The MI Seed Library Network is excited to announce that our keynote speaker for the summit will be Bill McDorman, a seed saver, writer, and educator based in Cornville, Arizona. He is co-founder of The Down Home Project, Garden City Seeds, Seeds Trust, High Altitude Gardens, the Sawtooth Botanical Gardens, Seed School and the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance. He is author of the book *Basic Seed Saving*. Bill is the former executive director of Native Seeds/SEARCH and Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance. He now oversees the Patent Free Seed campaign, membership database, website updates and teaches Seed School whenever he is called. We will also be announcing our 2022 One Seed, One State seed selection! With Covid somewhat behind us, we plan to have a greater presence around the state this year. We are working to reach more libraries and have more supportive documents on the website. We will update everyone on the MSLN Board and some announcements having to do with the continued growth of our organization. There will be educational sessions and an opportunity for roundtable discussion. Please join us! Register at this link: https://miseedlibrary.org/?page_id=395 Registration closes on Thursday, October 21. You will receive a link to the event on Friday, October 22. Please join your fellow seed librarians and the MI Seed Library Network for this fun and informative event! Pam Quackenbush Lyon Township Public Library 27005 Milford Road South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-8800 ext 617 pquackenbush(a)ltpl.org

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Request for Spare Packaging Envelopes-zv174 IML
by Jessica Bostian 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

Hello fellow libraries! If your library happens to have spare packaging envelopes of the larger sizes (#6 & #7), we would greatly appreciate them at Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library (Imlay City Branch-zv174 IML). Thank you so much! -- Jessica Bostian *Technical Services Coordinator* Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library | https://www.ruthhughes.org/ | zv174 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 jbostian(a)ruthhughes.org | 810-724-8043

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ESL and Adult Literacy Vendors
by Geiken, Laura 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

Hello, I recently took over ordering for the ESL and literacy collection at my library. In the past, we have ordered from Grass Roots Press, New Reader Press, and Compass Publishing, but I would like to explore other vendors. If you know of any great companies or vendors that specialize in ESL and adult literacy materials, would you please message me off list? I'm particularly interested in those that offer materials for Arabic speakers, but I'm open to any recommendations you have! Thank you! Laura Geiken Esper Branch Librarian Dearborn Public Library (313) 943-3344 dearbornlibrary.org<https://dearbornlibrary.org/>

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The Great Courses - FREE
by Jill Hansen-Aune 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

We have several sets of these on CD for Free. Let me know where i can send them. -- Jill Hansen-Aune Reference Librarian Fremont Area District Library 104 E Main Fremont MI 49412

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ZV-341
by Joyce Gendron 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

Greetings all. Do any of you require new hires to sign an "at-will employment agreement?" Thank you, Joyce M. Gendron Director Waldron District Library

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New Grant Opportunity for Public and Academic Libraries - Financial Education and Inclusion
by White, Shannon (MDE) 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

The FINRA Foundation is now accepting grant applications to help public and academic libraries meet the financial education needs of their communities and foster financial inclusion. The maximum grant amount is $50,000. The first application deadline is March 1, 2022. For details, visit: www.finrafoundation.org/people-we-help/library-grants-program<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.finraf…>. For questions about this grant opportunity, please contact Robert.Ganem(a)finra.org<mailto:Robert.Ganem@finra.org>. The FINRA Foundation supports innovative research and educational projects that give underserved Americans the knowledge, skills, and tools to make sound financial decisions throughout life. For more information about FINRA Foundation initiatives, visit www.finrafoundation.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.finraf…>. Established in 2003 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation empowers underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills and tools to make sound financial decisions throughout life. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through educational programs and research that help consumers achieve their financial goals and that protect them in a complex and dynamic world. 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> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> 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…>! #imls

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Community Collection Input Survey
by Shauna Quick 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

Hi! We are wondering if any libraries out there have conducted a survey with their patrons about their input for collection materials. Has your library ever done one? Would you recommend it? What kind of questions did you ask? We are looking for different avenues to receive patron feedback about adding to the library collection. Any help or advice is very much appreciated! Thank you! *Shauna Quick* Implementation Manager, MLIS Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48642 (248)627-1472 squick(a)brandonlibrary.org *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER* No Reservation Recommendations: your source for colleague-approved vendors! https://nrr.ninja/

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[employment opportunities] Youth Services Clerical Assistant, Substitute Librarian and more
by BTPL Careers 12 Oct '21

12 Oct '21

Greetings-- Right now, we have employment opportunities of every kind at Bloomfield Township Public Library--Youth Services aids, substitute librarians, computer help desk, and more. We have just added a Substitute Librarian and a Youth Services Clerical Assistant. Here are all our open positions: Systems Clerical Assistant (Computer Help Desk)<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Systems-Clerical-Assistant-15-h…> Closes Thursday, October 14 Youth Services Page <https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021.09_YS-Page-Posting.pdf> Closes Thursday, October 14 Circulation Page<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021.09_-Page-Circulation.pdf> Closes Friday, October 15 Circulation Clerical Assistant<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021.09_Clerical-Assistant.pdf> Closes Friday, October 15 Substitute Librarian Adult Services<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021.09_-Substitute-Librarian-A…> Closes Monday, November 1 Youth Services Clerical Assistant<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021.10_YS-Clerical-Assistant.p…> Closes Tuesday, November 2 Find more information here: https://btpl.org/employment-volunteer/ Check it out and apply for the one that suits you today. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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