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Re: [Michlib-l] Transitioning individuals and library accounts
by Laura Hauch - Buchanan District Library 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

Apologies if this posts twice. I think I had the wrong address the first time. We had been putting nicknames and preferred names in parentheses or as notes on the patron’s account. We use Biblionix Apollo and I contacted support to suggest adding a place for this, and they said it’s already there, it just needs to be enabled! So anyone using Biblionix Apollo, contact support(a)biblionix.com<mailto:support@biblionix.com> to enable this feature if you’d like. Laura Hauch Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> On Behalf Of Janelle Bishop via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:51 AM To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: [Michlib-l] Transitioning individuals and library accounts Hello Everyone, We are seeing more and more transitioning adults and teens in the library whose legal names are not their preferred names (and their legal names may not match their gender anymore). How is everyone handling this issue? Specifically with the information on their library accounts because I believe we have to put their legal name on their account. Are you putting their preferred names in their account somewhere? In a related question: Does anyone put nicknames on patron's accounts? For example, a patron's legal name is Robert James Smith but goes by James. Do you have some note somewhere with James as a preferred name? Any information on how you are handling this would be greatly appreciated... Thanks, Janelle Janelle (Martin) Bishop Head of Fiction Marguerite deAngeli Library Lapeer District Library 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org<mailto:jmartin@lib.lapeer.org> 810-664-6971 ext 3218

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Correction to post: MeLCat (MI only) and MCLS workshops coming up! (date was incorrect)
by Gwen Haviland 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Advanced<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a72cacd68d0429c5709271> 3-day class, October 19-21, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! Copy Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a72e68d68d04977b709326> 3-day class, October 19-21, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! MeLCat Cataloging (MI MeLCat library staff only)<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a738b9d68d045df97094eb> 3-day class, October 26-28, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) MeLCat Reports (MI MeLCat library staff only)<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a88b54580b108435b46f61> 1-day class, October 27, 10am - 11am Eastern (9am - 10am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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MeLCat (MI only) and MCLS workshops coming up!
by Gwen Haviland 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Advanced<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a72cacd68d0429c5709271> 3-day class, August 19-21, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! Copy Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a72e68d68d04977b709326> 3-day class, August 19-21, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! MeLCat Cataloging (MI MeLCat library staff only)<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a738b9d68d045df97094eb> 3-day class, August 26-28, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) MeLCat Reports (MI MeLCat library staff only)<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/60a88b54580b108435b46f61> 1-day class, August 27, 10am - 11am Eastern (9am - 10am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Job posting: Director at Brandon Library
by Rebecca Higgerson 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

Dear Colleagues, I have spent seven wonderful years at Brandon Library in Ortonville working with an amazing staff, board, and community, but due to multiple family health issues I am retiring as of 1/21/22. I am proud to hand over the reins of a financially stable organization to a new director who will take our library to the next level. Please share this post with any and all who you think might appreciate this special opportunity! Thank you, Rebecca Apply at indeed.com: https://www.indeed.com/company/Brandon-Township-Public-Library/jobs/Library… The Board of Trustees of the Brandon Township Public Library is seeking an experienced, energetic, and creative director to continue to build on the work of our retiring Director. The Library is located in Brandon Township, Michigan (pop. 15,175) and services the Township and the Brandon School District. Brandon Township, on the northern border of Oakland County, encompasses a rural and small-town scene rich in tradition, including the Village of Ortonville, with an active small business community, a vibrant school district, seasonal festivals, a growing farmers market and many outdoor recreation opportunities. The Ortonville State Recreation area attracts hikers, campers, anglers, hunters, and equestrians to its 5,400 acres of lakes and trails. An expanding Township Park is home to soccer and baseball fields, a handicapped accessible winter sledding hill, and a paved 1/3-mile track along a tree library. Our Class IV library is fortunate to have dedicated funding through a perpetual millage; a professional, industrious staff; a healthy fund balance; and a building that has been recently redecorated and renovated with additional projects in process. The current staff of 15 has weathered the recent pandemic with poise and continues to develop new in-person and virtual programs, as well as alternative delivery programs, to serve all age groups, including preschoolers, students, teachers, readers, crafters, researchers, and job seekers while keeping the doors open most of the government approved time. The Library is dedicated to superior customer service to all patrons and to being a critical resource to our community. Position will remain open until filled. Salary depending on experience. Application should be offered through indeed.com. Please include additional pertinent information. *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER* *No Reservation Recommendations: your source for colleague-approved vendors and programs!* https://nrr.ninja/

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Job Posting at the Rochester Hills Public Library - Full Time Adult and Teen Services Librarian
by Allison Sartwell 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

The Rochester Hills Public Library has an opening for an Adult and Teen Services Librarian <https://rhpl.org/connect/job-opportunities>. The Adult and Teen Services Librarian (37.5 hours a week, including evening and weekend hours) is part of an energetic team responsible for collection development, programming, reference, and readers advisory services for patrons. The Rochester Hills Public Library is located in downtown Rochester, MI and is part of The Library Network and Metro Net Consortium, and we utilize the Polaris ILS as our computer system. The Board of Trustees and staff recently completed an ambitious strategic plan. Our mission is to empower people to explore and create with resources that enlighten, educate, entertain, and inform. If you are passionate about providing exceptional library service in a future-focused library system, we want you to apply and join our team! Applications accepted until Wednesday, October 20. -- Allison Sartwell (she/her) Head of Adult Services Rochester Hills Public Library allison.sartwell(a)rhpl.org (248) 650-7132

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Overwhelming response for library signage
by Debbie Mikula 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

I received an overwhelming response for library signage in the past week as MLA creates a new banner for our legislative newsletter. Thank you to all that sent over a photo! We received so many in fact that MLA had to create 3 banners so that we could actually read them! Today we sent out our legislative newsletter with one of the banners (we will rotate each month.) Our intent is to also use these for the Advocacy Coffee Hours that will debut in November and continue on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10am (Mark your calendars!) Two of the three banners are complete and included below. If you don’t see yourself yet, the third should be ready soon (photos are still coming in.) If you didn’t get a chance to send me a photo – you can still do so. We’ll create as many banners as needed to accommodate all of Michigan’s wonderful libraries. At some point, we will combine them all and find a purpose for this as well. Until then, I am sending my heartfelt appreciation to you for being so responsive to our request. SIGN 1: [A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated with low confidence] SIGN 2: [A picture containing calendar Description automatically generated] [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 5 Direct: 517-881-1266 *Please note new number dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org> 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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Register today for LEAP 2021!
by Jan Davidson 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

Please excuse cross-posting and note that this event includes lists that extend beyond Michigan, but the event is for Michigan library staff only. Register today for Libraries Engaging Appreciatively for Positive Change (LEAP) 2021! On Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, library staff from libraries of all types around the state of Michigan will gather on Zoom for Libraries Engaging Appreciatively for Positive Change (LEAP) 2021! The event will introduce up to 100 more library staff members from all roles and all types of libraries to Appreciative Inquiry and how to apply it to community engagement. Here's what just a few more LEAP 2020 participants had to say about the experience: "Another great training, MCLS and LM! You keep knocking it out of the park. Thank you for finding such intriguing topics and great presenters to share with the library community." "This was a wonderful workshop and even though it was all day, I felt so energized and inspired afterwards... more than I have in a long time." "Thank you so much. This work is tremendously meaningful and so helpful. This stuff should be taught in library school!" For more information, visit our webpage<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/leap-2021/>. Registration is now open and first-come, first-served. Spots are already being reserved; lock in your spot today!<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/614ba1c302de2a0498f57453> This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>. Additional support is provided by the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/>. ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (517) 492-3811 / toll-free (800) 530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [twitter] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [square-logo-1 (002)] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…>

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FW: Roblox Gaming
by Lisa Waskin 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

Stephanie, Please see the email below from my son who is a Youth Services Librarian at a library in Illinois, with his suggestions. Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us From: Nicholas Poignant [mailto:n_poignant@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, October 08, 2021 12:49 PM To: Lisa Waskin <lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Roblox Gaming It isn't something I have personally done, but it is also incredibly popular among the kids here too. I do know that you can create your own game for kids to play, so that would probably be something to look into if there was a specific program theme in mind. Since they can be accessed and played in perpetuity, I think it would probably lend itself well to passive programing with rewards given by the library for certain achievements in the game or even something as simple as a publicly posted "leaderboard." I'm not sure how technical it is to make games on there though. Nicholas Poignant Youth Services Librarian Bradford PLD On Thursday, October 7, 2021, 12:20:14 PM CDT, Lisa Waskin <lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> > wrote: Nick, Is this anything you have done, or have knowledge or ideas on how to do it? MOM From: Michlib-l [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2021 2:46 PM To: Michlib-l ListServ <michlib-l(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Roblox Gaming Has anyone used one of the Roblox games for a gaming program for elementary school or middle school children? Looking for recommendations. We had Minecraft.edu on each computer, but we got new computers and our tech person does not know how to get Minecraft back on the new devices. Roblox seems to be popular, but there are so many games. Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Read by Grade Three guide
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

Libraries are encouraged to download and add their contact information to this public library Read by Grade Three Guide<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_Read_by_Grade_…> and print for patrons to take home. Additional resources and information can be found on the Read by Grade Three Law<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_74161-498394--,00.html> from the Michigan Department of Education. Just a reminder of this resource, made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Library of Michigan in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education. 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@01D7BC41.9A6D9D10] [cid:image002.png@01D7BC41.9A6D9D10]

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JOB: Executive Director, North Webster Public Library (Northern Indiana)
by John Keister 08 Oct '21

08 Oct '21

Executive Director, North Webster Community Public Library (Northern Indiana)    Don’t miss this opportunity to join a beloved library located in “The Heart of the Lakes” in Northern Indiana! The North Webster Community Public Library <https://www.johnkeister.com/nwcpl/> is looking for its next great Executive Director. North Webster is located in Northern Indiana, within a short drive of Fort Wayne and South Bend. The community is part of the “Lakes Region,” an area of Indiana known for beautiful freshwater lakes and plentiful recreational opportunities. Fishing, boating, and skiing are just some of the activities that attract many summer residents and visitors. North Webster and neighboring communities offer residents a relaxing lifestyle that combines small town charm and energy with easy access to larger metropolitan areas. The library serves more than 6,600 year-round residents of North Webster and Tippecanoe Township, and double that number in the summer. In July of 2020, NWCPL moved into a beautiful new building that truly embraces its role as a center in the community. The library enjoys the support of an engaged board and friendly staff, as well as a community that appreciates excellent library service. Salary $65,000 or higher, negotiable based on experience. MLS Degree preferred but not required. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/nwcpl/ <https://www.johnkeister.com/nwcpl/> for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries johnkeister.com <https://www.johnkeister.com/> nwcpl(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:nwcpl@johnkeister.com> 847-955-0541

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