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Job Posting: Substitute Librarian
by Tammy Turgeon 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

The Sterling Heights Public Library is now hiring Substitute Librarians. Starting pay rate is $19/hr. Please see job posting and online application at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155388.careers?ShowJob=419845320. Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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This Thursday eve: "Protecting a Student's Right to Read in a Hyper-Partisan Environment"
by Kristin Fontichiaro 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

*Posted on behalf of the University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications:* Join us this *Thursday, January 6 at 8 pm ET/7pm CT* for a timely and sorely needed conversation: “Protecting a Student’s Right to Read in a Hyper-Partisan Environment” with award-winning school librarian and Office of Intellectual Freedom blogger, Jamie Gregory. Join fellow school librarians and school library professionals as we discuss the latest challenges, as well as practical steps for professional practice in 2022! Register for free at: https://bit.ly/scccl-webinar **About the Presenter** Jamie M. Gregory is a National Board Certified Teacher in Library Media working as the Upper School Librarian and journalism/newspaper teacher at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, SC. She is the recipient of the 2021 Media Literacy Teacher Award from the National Association for Media Literacy Education and the 2022 SCASL Upstate Region School Librarian of the Year. **Privacy Promise** To protect the ability of participants to exchange ideas in a safe and private environment, this webinar will be available to registered attendees only. A separate recording of the presentation only will be made available next week. -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Job Opportunity at YDL
by Julianne Smith 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Hello, YDL has an opening for a part-time Parapro dedicated to our early literacy TALK program. Please see attached for details. *_________________________* *Julianne Smith* *Assistant Director* *Ypsilanti District Library* *p. 734.879.1301* *We are SO open.* www.ypsilibrary.org

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Reminder: Free books available from MI's $mart Money Kids Read
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Reminder! You can still sign-up for Michigan's $mart Money Kids Read. [cid:image003.png@01D80159.25188270]Michigan Public Libraries: Would you like FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS to give away at your April storytimes? Michigan's $mart Money Kids Read program will once again take place during National Financial Literacy Month, April, 2022. With generous monetary support from Michigan Credit Unions, free books for interested public libraries to incorporate into story times, April 1-30, 2022, are being offered. 2022 Title: Count on Pablo! A Math Matters book, by Barbara deRubertis, illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh. What to do? * Plan your money-themed storytime(s) NOW, to take place between April 1-30, 2022! * Subscribe to receive monthly enews from the Michigan Financial Wellness Network; go to http://www.mifinancialwellness.org/partners.html & click "Subscribe". You'll receive periodic updates and notices. * Complete the MICHIGAN questionnaire for FREE BOOKS and, via RIDES/TLN, we'll send you books attending families to keep a copy. (quantities are limited) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6OQBXJBE8O6FnxJFWrB515trfM2aow_W…. You may also plan money-themed programs for TEENS & ADULTS during Smart Money Michigan Month. * As soon as you have your money-themed storytime event(s) finalized, share the information via our Michigan Event Sheet: * https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6_em9KnmQozw65doH9rqBv1TJH6PlRgt… * After your event takes place, it is imperative that you enter your participant number! You will return to your book request and enter the number of participants at the bottom of the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6OQBXJBE8O6FnxJFWrB515trfM2aow_W… * Stay in touch with the Michigan Financial Wellness Network and Smart Money Michigan initiative year-round! Go to and LIKE - our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MIFinancialWellness. And FOLLOW on twitter: www.twitter.com/MiFinWellNet<http://www.twitter.com/MiFinWellNet> Special THANKS to our generous 8-year-running $mart Money MI Kids Read underwriting partner, Michigan Credit Unions. Thanks also to the Library of Michigan, Novi Public Library, and The Library Network & RIDES for their support. Questions about the Michigan $mart Money Kids Read program may be directed to Michigan Financial Wellness Network Chair, Kelly Masters: MiFinancialWellness(a)gmail.com<mailto:MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com>. [cid:image010.png@01D7DA05.FC178350] [cid:image011.png@01D7DA05.FC178350] 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@01D7DA04.3D0CEAA0][cid:image002.png@01D7DA04.3D0CEAA0]

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U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Announces 3rd Annual U.P. Notable Books List
by Victor R. Volkman 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

*For Immediate Release…* Contact: Victor Volkman (734) 417-4266 President(a)UPPAA.org www.UPPAA.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> *U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Announces* *3rd Annual U.P. Notable Books List Books by U.P. authors and about the U.P. to be honored* Dear Victor Volkman MARQUETTE, MI (January 4th, 2022)— the *Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association* (UPPAA) announces the 3^rd Annual U.P. Notable Books List this week. UPPAA board member *Mikel Classen* (Sault Ste. Marie) initiated the effort as a response to the lack of representation of U.P. writers in other Michigan state literary circles. Classen said, “Traditionally, recognition of Michigan books has been dominated by the university presses downstate and we would like to take this opportunity to highlight literature that focuses closer to home for us.” *Evelyn Gathu*, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library, will continue the library's alliance with UPPAA to co-sponsor the U.P. Notable Book Club <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. The club is available to any U.P. resident and features monthly Zoom meetups with national bestselling U.P. Notable authors including *Karen Dionne* (/The Wicked Sister/). Members borrow the books from their local libraries or purchase at local stores prior to discussions. Presentations include author readings, a conversation on the making of the book, and a live Q&A with the audience. The next meeting is January 13th where /In the Night of Memory / will be discussed with author Linda LeGarde Grover. UP Notable Books medallion <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>To build this third annual list, UPPAA consulted with Upper Michigan booksellers, book reviewers, writers, and publishers to winnow down the notable books to a bare ten titles. You can find reviews of many of these books on the UP Book Review <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. It must be emphasized that the list is unranked, each title deserves equal merit as U.P. Notable Book. These ten books have been deemed essential reading for every U.P. lover and we highly recommend you ask your local librarian or booksellers for them today! 1. /Firekeeper’s Daughter /– Angeline Boulley (Henry Holt & Co., 2021) 2. /Great Lakes Monsters and Mysteries/ – Brad Blair & Tim Ellis (Visionary Living, 2021) 3. /Tin Camp Road /– Ellen Airgood (Riverhead Books, 2021) 4. /The Wicked Sister /– Karen Dionne (G.P. Putnam, 2021) 5. /The Sideroad Kids: Tales from Chippewa County/ – Sharon Kennedy (Modern History Press, 2021) 6. /U.P. Colony: The Story of Resource Exploitation in Upper Michigan/ – Phil Belfy (Ziibi Press, 2021) 7. /Woodburnings: Highlights from the First Five Years /– Joanna Walitalo (Modern History Press, 2021) 8. /The Home Wind /by Terri Martin (Gnarly Woods Pub, 2021) 9. /Once Upon a Twin: Poems /– Raymond Luczak (Gallaudet University Press, 2021) 10. /Legend of Kitch-iti-kipii /by Carole Hare (self-published, 2021) *New Feature for 2022 - /U.P. Notable Classics/* The U.P. Notable Books Committee is proud to announce a new initiative called/U.P. Notable Classics /that highlights significant U.P. themed literature that has remained essential for at least 10 years. It is the committee's hope that these books can bring enjoyment to a new generation of readers. * /Danny and the Boys: Being Some Legends of Hungry Hollow /– Robert Traver (a.k.a. John Voelker) (World Pub, 1951) * /You Wouldn’t Like it Here: A Guide to the Real Upper Peninsula of Michigan/ – Lon & Lynn Emerick (Avery, 2007) <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>The U.P. Notable Books List will appear in the upcoming *6th volume of /U.P. Reader/*, UPPAA’s own annual literary anthology featuring short stories, poetry and essays by its members. This successful publication helps spread the word about the organization, raise money for educational programming and encourages people in the Upper Peninsula and beyond to read U.P. writers. Complimentary copies of the /U.P. Reader/ are available to all U.P. educators and media for the asking. The on-sale date is scheduled for April 15^th . Consult your local bookseller for availability or purchase at Amazon. For more information, visit www.UPReader.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with more than 100 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing and publishing books. # # # ess.com

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Washington Post OpEd: The Golden Age of Public Libraries Dawns Again
by Jim Flury 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Good Morning, Happy New Year. Thought I would share this OpEd that appeared in the Washington Post on January 1: [ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/01/public-libraries-golden-… | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/01/public-libraries-golden-… ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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New Documents for December, 2021
by Bruce Sarjeant 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Good Morning. A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for this month: Simulation of Ground-Water Flow in the Glaciofluvial, Saginaw, Parma-Bayport, and Marshall Aquifers, Central Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Upper Peninsula Digital Network. Against their will: the situation in Xinjiang: forced labor in Xinjiang. Influenza A(H3N2) Outbreak on a University Campus — Michigan, October–November 2021. JFK Assassination Records - 2021 Additional Documents Release. 2022 Michigan Notable Books. Averting targeted school violence: a U.S. Secret Service analysis of plots against schools. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/147444222/December%202021%20New%20Docume… -- 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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Saline District Library Director job posting
by Mary Ellen Mulcrone 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Greetings! It has been my great pleasure to be part of the Saline District Library for the past six years, working with a wonderful staff, supportive board, and friendly community. Now I am looking forward to retirement, and it is time for the next lucky person to be Director of this great library. Many thanks to all of you who have helped me along the way these many years. I am proud of what has been accomplished during my tenure, and I’m sure that the next SDL Director will keep this library moving forward as it should. If you are interested in the position or know someone who is, please see the attached job posting and/or check our website for more details. www.salinelibrary.org Best regards, Mary Ellen Mary Ellen Mulcrone Director Saline District Library 555 N. Maple Road Saline, MI 48176 734-401-1283 www.salinelibrary.org

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ALL KPL LOCATIONS WILL PROVIDE CURBSIDE-ONLY SERVICE BEGINNING JANUARY 5
by Farrell Howe 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2022 CONTACT: Farrell Howe | Marketing & Communications Manager 269-553-7879 All KPL Locations Will Provide Curbside-Only Service Beginning Wednesday, January 5 All Locations Will Be Closed January 4 to Prepare for Curbside Service Kalamazoo, MI–Monday, January 3, 2022. Due to the rapidly increasing number<https://www.kalcounty.com/hcs/datahub/covid19.php> of positive cases of COVID-19 in Kalamazoo and surrounding Michigan communities, Kalamazoo Public Library is prioritizing the health and safety of our patrons and staff and will be offering curbside service<http://www.kpl.gov/curbside> only at all five locations<http://www.kpl.gov/hours> beginning Wednesday, January 5. What You Need To Know * All KPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, January 4 to prepare for curbside service. * All KPL locations will reopen with curbside-only service on Wednesday, January 5. All KPL buildings will be closed to in-person access and services until further notice. Public restrooms, printing, copying, and faxing services will not be available. * Curbside service will be offered at all five KPL locations (beginning January 4) during the following hours: * Central<http://www.kpl.gov/cen> | Monday–Thursday, 10 am–6 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 1–5 pm * Oshtemo<http://www.kpl.gov/osh> | Monday–Thursday, 10 am–6 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Closed Sundays * Alma Powell<http://www.kpl.gov/pow>, Eastwood<http://www.kpl.gov/eas>, and Washington Square<http://www.kpl.gov/wsq> | Monday–Thursday, 1–6 pm, Friday 1–5 pm, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm, Closed Sundays What Will Be Available While all KPL buildings will be closed to in-person services, many library services will still be offered at all five locations including: * Place holds and pick up materials via curbside<http://www.kpl.gov/curbside> service. * 24-hour access to KPL’s online branch, kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> where patrons can access KPL’s digital collections<https://www.kpl.gov/digital-catalog/>, watch videos on KPL TV<http://www.kpl.gov/kpltv>, listen to KPL’s new podcast 5 Author Questions<http://www.kpl.gov/podcasts> and stay updated on the latest KPL news<https://www.kpl.gov/category/about/news/>. * Online programs for all ages will continue to be provided; check out KPL’s calendar at gov/events<http://www.kpl.gov/events>. * Check out a Chromebook<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/check-out-a-chromebook/> and/or hotspot<https://www.kpl.gov/catalog/item/?i=ent://SD_ILS/0/SD_ILS:1761053> and pick up via curbside service at any KPL location. * Library of Things<http://www.kpl.gov/things> will be available for curbside service. * Readers Advisory: Are you interested in trying a new author or genre and don’t know where to start? Do you want to provide your child or teen with the latest new releases but don’t know what to look for? Get the help you need via Readers Advisory! Call (269) 553-7800 or contact us via online chat<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/ask-a-librarian/>. * Ask a Librarian online chat<https://www.kpl.gov/about/news/ask-a-librarian/>. Contact us online via open hours for quick assistance. * Need tax forms<https://www.kpl.gov/patron-support/resources/tax-info/tax-information/> or divorce packets<https://www.kpl.gov/law-library/divorce-packets/>? No problem! Pick-up via curbside service is available at all KPL locations. Just request one when you arrive at your preferred KPL curbside location. * Looking for an obituary, historical photographs, or articles? Contact our Local History department<https://www.kpl.gov/category/local-history/genealogy/obituary-and-article-r…>! * Can’t pick up your materials via curbside service? No problem! Check out our ViaMail<https://www.kpl.gov/category/patron-support/resources/viamail/> service to see if you qualify. Kalamazoo Public Library appreciates the community’s continued patience, understanding, and support of our efforts to keep our patrons and staff safe. We will reassess the COVID numbers in our area in 2 weeks to determine when it will be safe to reopen our locations to in-person services. #### Farrell Howe | Marketing & Communications Manager Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Kalamazoo Public Library | CEN 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 (269) 553-7879 [Kalamazoo Public Library]<https://www.kpl.gov/> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooPublicLibrary/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/kzoolibrary/?hl=en> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/KzooLibrary?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctw…> [Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYzLAHao4uPeBV-peFrUxQ>

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Chat Program/ Chat Apps
by Mary Ruge 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Hello and Happy New Year! I was researching chat apps for our site and was wondering if any of you have one that you particularly like. For clarification, by "chat program" I mean a chat box that pops up on your library site that patrons can use to ask questions (meaning they can ask live). Preferably, we would like a multi-platform chat program (meaning they can chat live with a librarian via SMS, website,etc. Social media integration would be preferable as well. Some examples of these programs include LibAnswers from Springshare, Tidio, and LiveChat. If you use any of these programs or a program LIKE these, would you please help me out by providing the following information? 1. Name of program 2. Cost of program 3. Do you like it? Why or why not? 4. Does it get much use? 5. When did you make it available to the public? 6. Is there anything else you think I should know about this program? Thank you in advance for any help and clarity you may be able to provide! *Mary Ruge* Adult Services Librarian *Hackley Public Library* *316 W. Webster Ave* *Muskegon, MI 49440* *mruge(a)hackleylibrary.org <mruge(a)hackleylibrary.org>* *(231) 722-8005* Pronouns: She/Her (What is this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why>)

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