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Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL - Michigan Haunts
by Mick Howey 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Dear Michlib-I, Please join us at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 11th for the event Michigan Haunts: Public Places Eerie Spaces. We will be welcoming the authors of Michigan Haunts: Public Places Eerie Space Jon Milan and Gail Offen for a lively and spooky tour of Michigan. Please find the event description below: Ghost town, creepy theaters, and spooky eateries are all on the less traveled path of Michigan hauntings. Michigan Haunts: Public Places, Eerie Spaces authors Jon Milan & Gail Offen are your guides for some Halloween scary fun! This event will take place on Zoom. To attend, please register at https://tinyurl.com/25aswv52 Hope to see you there, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/ Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Championing the Truth - Thursday, October 14th 3:30-5pm ET
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Over the summer a common theme shared among the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) and other SLA staff, was the responsibility libraries have to communicate the truth to its patrons and our community. COSLA is collaborating with the New York Times to help bring clarity to this question. Please join us on Thursday, October 14th 330-5pm ET to start the conversation on how this can be achieved. Session Synopsis: Amidst a polarized national climate, both public libraries and journalism publications share a responsibility to inform the public and remain balanced. They both also work to foster community and build bridges. How do they each navigate this responsibility? How do they champion the truth, while remaining balanced and providing a space for discourse? What is the importance of media literacy for the future? How do we vet the truth and grapple with misinformation? We will hear from state librarians Lauren Moore (NY), Sara Jones (WA), and New York Times journalists on what it takes to champion the truth and serve readers and community members in this moment. Click here<https://amrms.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdumspjsiH9LgZAeOBiUF2r8HfRvA7vwm> to register. Feature journalists will be: [Timeline Description automatically generated with medium confidence]

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Upcoming Webinars from WebJunction
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

The following are free from WebJunction: Virtual is Here to Stay: Making Online Sessions Fun and Focused<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/virtual-is-here-to-stay.html…> Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Let's face it - online meetings and events are here to stay. Whether it's delivering online programming, facilitating staff meetings, or orchestrating an online conference, we are spending many hours online, trying to connect with others while staring at a screen. "Zoom fatigue" is real, but there are ways to mitigate it. Learn strategies to plan, design and host live online meetings or presentations that will energize, inform, and encourage your library audience to settle in, participate, and learn. Together, we'll find that virtual can be fun and refreshing! Understanding Eviction and How Libraries Can Help<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/understanding-eviction.html?…> Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Housing insecurity and high rates of eviction were already a crisis in certain regions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Soaring unemployment levels and confusing moratoria have also aggravated the situation. Under normal circumstances, the eviction process is so complex that it can be difficult for landlords and tenants alike to understand and navigate. Over the last two years, additional layers of complexity were added as national, state, county, and municipal government implemented, rescinded, or modified an assortment of policies related to eviction. Join this webinar to understand the current state of the eviction crisis, recognize the basic stages of the process, and discuss options for forestalling evictions through rental assistance. Learn how you and your library can sort through the maze and connect people to eviction-related information and services. You can make a big difference in the lives of these community members. Presented by: Kristin Wong, Financial Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Rent Content Lead, Federal Housing Help Portal; and Deb Hamilton, Strategic Services Librarian - Law Collection, Pikes Peak Library District (CO) To access all upcoming events and webinar recordings, go to their Events Calendar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.e.oc…>. 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@01D7BAB9.38864A40] [cid:image002.png@01D7BAB9.38864A40]

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Roblox Gaming
by EMAIL TEAM 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

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)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Community events in library calendar
by Shannon Powers 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Hello all, Do any of your libraries have practices or policies around putting non-library community events up on your website or online calendar? We generally only put library events in our calendar, but we’ve had several requests lately and I’m curious if anyone else does this. Do you have criteria for approving what events go up? Thanks! Shannon -- Shannon Powers *Head of Information Services* Information Services Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X217 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e:spowers@chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary> <https://art.chelseadistrictlibrary.org/>

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board book collection policy or guidelines
by Megan Goedge 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Hello, Board books are great! And sometimes gross! Would anyone with formal or informal board book collection policies or guidelines share with me off list? I've created one for my library and am curious how it compares to others. I'm glad to share mine with anyone, too. Megan Megan Goedge (she/her) Children's Librarian Petoskey District Library 231-758-3123

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Job Posting at the Rochester Hills Public Library - Circulation Assistant
by Meggie Brody 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

The Rochester Hills Public Library has an immediate opening for a Circulation Assistant <https://rhpl.org/connect/job-opportunities>. Do you want to work with a vibrant and innovative team? Then this is the position for you. The provisional circulation assistant is typically assigned 10-20 hours a week (including evening and weekend hours) and is responsible for materials circulation and resolving patron account questions. 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! The position is open until filled. *Meggie Brody* (she/her <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why>) *Circulation and User Experience Manager* Rochester Hills Public Library | rhpl.org 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307 Meggie.Brody(a)rhpl.org <meggie.brody(a)rhpl.org> | 248-650-7162

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Significant Changes Coming to Federal PSLF Program
by Maria Williams 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Dear Michlib- Today the Department of Education announced a substantial overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which may be of interest to many employees of public and other libraries in Michigan. Here is the link to the fact sheet: [ https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-public-service-loan-forgi… | https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-public-service-loan-forgi… ] Here is a link to an NPR article: [ https://www.npr.org/2021/10/06/1043332307/public-service-loan-forgiveness-e… | https://www.npr.org/2021/10/06/1043332307/public-service-loan-forgiveness-e… ] May the odds be ever in your favor! M. Maria Williams Assistant Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 208 [ mailto:mwilliams@northvillelibrary.org | mwilliams(a)northvillelibrary.org ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi… | Currently Reading ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi… ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature | ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_… | Get your own email signature ]

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ZV341 packing materials
by Joyce Gendron 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

Greetings all you fabulous librarians! We are looking for about ten large envelopes to use for large books when we send out RIDES materials. Would any of you be able to spare any? Thank you! Joyce M. Gendron Waldron District Library ZV-341

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Transitioning individuals and library accounts
by Janelle Bishop 06 Oct '21

06 Oct '21

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 810-664-6971 ext 3218

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