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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

WebJunction is available at www.webjunction.org<http://www.webjunction.org> and is where public library staff gather to build the knowledge, skills and support they need to power relevant, vibrant libraries. Access to WebJunction is free for library staff. Highlighted Content * Eviction Resources for Libraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: Housing insecurity is widespread, in part due to unemployment and related financial issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Libraries are well positioned to provide access to legal information that is particularly helpful during the early phases of the eviction process. By leveraging their reference skills and partnering with law libraries and legal aid services, library staff can help patrons understand their options and navigate legal services. * Pandemic Challenges and Learning Outcomes from the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: Monica Harris is the Associate Executive Director of RAILS, which serves approximately 1,300 academic, public, school, and special library agencies in northern and west-central Illinois. We caught up with Monica to ask her about her experience during the pandemic. * Public Health is Part of Library Outreach<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: Outreach efforts in the public library increasingly center around building, sustaining, and leveraging community partnerships, including with public health partners. That fact was evident at the 2021 Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services’ (ABOS) Virtual Conference, held October 11-15. The conference featured at least six sessions focused on outreach librarians working with public health partners. WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.web…>. Libraries and Eviction: Further Questions and Answers Wednesday, January 12, 2021 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/eviction-further-questions.h…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> WebJunction is offering another special session to provide you with the opportunity to share questions and experiences about how your library is assisting patrons facing eviction. We covered the basics in the webinar Understanding Eviction and How Libraries Can Help, and addressed some of your questions in the follow-up session, Libraries and Eviction: Continuing the Conversation but we know there’s more to talk about as the eviction situation continues to evolve. Whether you’re just beginning this work or have been answering eviction questions, you are absolutely welcome! We will begin with a short presentation about the partnership between Richland County Library (SC) and the NAACP, where library staff serve as housing navigators, playing a triage role in the housing instability crisis in their area. Following the presentation, experts from law libraries and legal aid will answer your eviction questions. We encourage you to submit your questions in the registration form or bring them to this informative and interactive session. Please join us as we continue to understand this complex topic. Promote Community Engagement and Challenge Prejudice with a Human Library Thursday, January 20, 2021 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/human-library.html<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> The idea of circulating ‘human books’ first emerged in 2000, in Copenhagen, Denmark, as a way to help grow community understanding of the diversity of the human experience, locally and on a global level. The Human Library<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhumanlibr…>® model seeks to create safe spaces for dialogue where topics are discussed openly between human books and their readers. Join us to gain insights from a public and academic library using this innovative and impactful model to create meaningful community dialogue. The Anne Arundel County Public Library’s Human Library provides an opportunity for people to connect one-on-one with those they might otherwise never have a chance to talk – people who may have life experiences, stories, or beliefs different from their own. At the DiMenna-Nyselius Library at Fairfield University ‘human books’ are students, faculty, staff, or community members who have volunteered to share their life experiences and answer questions that address stereotypes, prejudices, stigmas, or taboo topics. The session will include discussion on how these organizations were able to plan and implement a Human Library program, how the ‘books’ were prepared and how the program was offered successfully online. Library Signage: Effective Crisis Communications Thursday, January 27, 2021 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-signage.html<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Good signage in the library helps to create clarity and build awareness, while bad signage can lead to frustration and confusion. Has your library had to implement COVID-related signage? Has there been a review of other temporary and permanent signage? This session will look at recommended types of library signs and address aspects of library signage within crisis communications. We will also address how to conduct a signage audit, the importance of library branding and using templates, and internal communications as they relate to signage. Online resources will be shared and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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/>

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Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL - The American Army in Normandy from Omaha Beach to Falaise
by Mick Howey 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

Dear Michlib-l, Please join us at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 13, 2021 for The American Army in Normandy from Omaha Beach to Falaise. Find the event description below: Historian Jim Craft sets the stage for perhaps the most important single day in western history, D-Day June 6, 1944. Jim will discuss difficulties faced by the Allied forces, their strengths, how despite terrible losses the American army breached the Atlantic Wall, and the 11-week Battle of Normandy that followed. This event will take place on Zoom. To attend, please register at https://tinyurl.com/2p84nukj 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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New Job Opportunity - Director - Ann Arbor District Library (MI)
by Beth Barker 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

Director - Ann Arbor District Library (MI) The Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) Board of Trustees seeks its next Director to lead the organization and find imaginative ways to meet the challenges of a 21st-century library. Having received the Library Journal 5-Star Award since the award's inception in 2008, AADL is committed to providing excellent library service to its vocal and passionate customers in whatever form that takes. AADL continues to expand the scope of library services in its vision to develop literate and informed citizens through open and equal access to cultural, intellectual, recreational, and information resources. The library is committed to innovation through offerings like the AADL Tools Collection<https://aadl.org/search/catalog/*?mat_code=r&gridview=true&sort=bib_created>, Fifth Avenue Press<https://aadl.org/fifthavenuepress>, Secret Lab, Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival<https://a2caf.com/>, and the incredibly popular Summer Game<https://aadl.org/get_started> with over 10,000 annual participants of all ages. The 7-member Board is elected at large to represent the almost 165,000 residents of the service district. The next Director will lead AADL's approximately 220 staff with an $18 million budget generated from a stable perpetual local property tax millage which is funded by the City of Ann Arbor and parts or all of the following townships: Ann Arbor, Superior, Pittsfield, Lodi, Scio, and Webster. The Director is fully immersed in the financial and budgetary responsibilities of the role in collaboration with the library's contracted financial services firm. Key initiatives include addressing facility needs at the library's downtown branch; maintaining progressive and forward-thinking initiatives; evaluation of the library's contracted financial services; supporting staff and engaging the public through the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic; advancing the organization's diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives; and maximizing AADL's ability to serve the needs of a growing and changing community. Annually ranked as a top 10 U.S. city by Niche.com, Ann Arbor balances excellent public schools, a diverse population, year-round outdoor activities, and renowned higher education institutions. Home to the University of Michigan, one of the country's top public institutions, Ann Arbor serves as a hub for creativity and innovation, along with the nearby Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. AADL has integrated itself into the community by collaborating with downtown businesses and non-profit organizations, partnering with the University of Michigan, engaging local artists and creatives, and inspiring community members to tap into their own creativity. The library also has longstanding partnerships with the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, and Ann Arbor Summerfest. The greater Ann Arbor area is home to 24 neighborhoods, providing amenities and opportunities to get the best of small-town living with the convenience of big city moments. Whatever your passion, you are bound to find enthusiastic collaborators in Ann Arbor! Responsibilities include but are not limited to leadership and oversight of the AADL strategic plan; incorporating leading-edge and digital services with traditional library services to meet the evolving needs of the public; budgetary planning and sound fiscal management; leading efforts to provide customer-focused delivery of services; encouraging innovation, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative team dynamic; maintaining effective professional relationships with local government and legislative bodies, the AADL Board of Trustees, and other community institutions; developing organizational plans and procedures; addressing all relevant human resources issues; negotiating agreements with the library's bargaining units; and supervising, mentoring, and guiding six direct reports. Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their professional and personal background, experience, and direct and transferable skills. Ann Arbor District Library seeks candidates with a compelling combination of demonstrated knowledge and skills in most of the following areas: * Experience working with an elected or governmentally-appointed board, or equivalent. * Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of library science and administration. * Experience as a public-facing spokesperson in a variety of high-profile settings. * Demonstrated ability to administer and manage library services. * Demonstrated record of sound fiscal management and budgetary planning. * Ability to lead, mentor, coach, and provide direction to administrative and management level staff - emphasizing diversity, team-building, and collaboration. * Forward-thinking about current and emerging trends and best practices, and a demonstrated positive track record of implementing appropriate leading-edge technologies. * Communicates openly, clearly, thoroughly, and concisely. The hiring salary range is $148,050 - $164,500 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> (karenmiller(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on January 23, 2022. View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/ann-arbor/. Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (cell) 330-340-7115 bethbarker(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:bethbarker@bradburymiller.com> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Got a few minutes tomorrow (Fri 11-1) to cheer on library students' poster presentations?
by Kristin Fontichiaro 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

Hi, all! Can you spare a few minutes over your lunch break tomorrow (Friday, 11am-1pm) to visit the U-M School of Information’s poster projects related to libraries? Our students in the intro to LIS course have chosen topics of interest and created posters … now they need real-world librarians to talk with! No reservation needed … just click the “Join the event” link below” tomorrow to enter a virtual conference center and choose posters, talk with students, and help them get comfortable as poster presenters. Especially during the pandemic, students need connections to people like you! You can drop in anytime, and visit one or more of the presentations, depending on your available time. Links below, and email umsi.engagement(a)umich.edu with any questions. Thanks! Kristin ------------------------------- LINKS ------------------------------- Projects being presented (scroll down to SI 647): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FlbrROrPnIjjQ3rZMqn7ysBPhWf-lhbN-ZNWHW8… Join the event here: https://gather.town/app/TrPr9XYV0qMpCy16/Fall%20Student%20Showcase%20F21 How the event works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bnmUrmTNkDbHTx8HDvBCItH3kh-T8oJDW0rbKkV… -- 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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Northwood University closed for Holiday
by Zimmerman, Rochelle 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

Northwood University will be closed Monday, December 20th, 2021 -January 2, 2022. We will re-open Monday, January 3, 2022. Thank you, Rochelle Rochelle M. Zimmerman Director of Library Services Strosacker Library Northwood University 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640 Office: 989.837-4275 zimmerma(a)northwood.edu<mailto:zimmerma@northwood.edu> northwood.edu<http://www.northwood.edu/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodU/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/school/northwood-university/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/NorthwoodU>

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MI-83 TLC Kits FAQ's
by Steven K. Bowers 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

Hello MI Libraries! Below is a top 5 FAQ's about our current project to distribute materials statewide via the ARPA grant that we received. TOP 5 FAQ's 1. When do we give the materials received back? If your library receives materials they are yours to keep for your library and the public. 2. Can I see the complete request form first? Yes. Attached! Including lists of what is in each kit. But you still must fill out the form online to make an official request. 3. What if I don't know how to use the kit materials? There will be some instructional how-to videos for distributed equipment during the project, after kits are distributed. 4. What is the timeline for the project? Requests are due December 13. The project (grant period) runs through September 2022. Libraries receiving materials will complete a usage survey in August 2022. 5. Should I apply? Yes! Don't overthink making a request. The form is rather simple and short and you can go back and forth in the pages to change your answers. If you goof it up we can assist. Even if you're not sure if your library qualifies you might as well take a couple of minutes and submit a request. We will let you know if there was an issue with your request. -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 [ mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us | sbowers(a)tln.lib.mi.us ] [ http://www.tln.org/ | tln.lib.mi.us ] (he/him/his)

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DDC 22
by Interlibrary Loan 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

I have the 4 volume, hardcover, 22nd edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification available for free. I realize they are old, but they are expensive to buy! -- Leslie A. Bleil South Haven Memorial Library-zv311 314 Broadway South Haven, MI 49090

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LM's Youth Services Advisory Council seeking volunteers
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

Hello, The Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC)<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9264,7-381-88855_89743_90040--…> is made up of public library youth services staff from across Michigan. It is a voluntary position where members are responsible for: 1) Assess ongoing needs in the areas of youth services library staff, 2) Providing ideas, developing, and facilitating professional development opportunities such as the quarterly MiYouth meetings, 3) Other tasks specific to promoting and serving youth services throughout the state. I am seeking a diverse group of volunteers and I would encourage you to apply<https://forms.gle/FBaHcaj3qmwcFt258> to serve. Time commitment is light to moderate, with most of the work/feedback conducted at quarterly meetings (currently virtual) and via email. Terms are for 2 years. Thank you, 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@01D7ECE4.4804ED20] [cid:image002.png@01D7ECE4.4804ED20]

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MeL Minute: Take a Tropical Getaway with Caribbean Search
by Laura Warren-Gross 09 Dec '21

09 Dec '21

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]Composed of over 700 islands, the Caribbean is a place with diverse culture and history. Caribbean Search<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, an eResource available from MeL<https://mel.org/welcome>, is the premier destination for information about this region of the world. With more than 770 trade publications, journals, biographies, newspapers, magazines, eBooks, and country economic reports, it provides an in-depth look at the region and its people. Examples of some popular publications that can be searched via Caribbean Search include: * Caribbean Beat<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Published six times per year, this is a go-to magazine for culture, arts, and travel * Caribbean Business<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> A weekly publication offering business and financial information, as well as news and tourism updates * Caribbean Studies<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Published twice a year, this journal has research about the Caribbean from multiple disciplines and cultures * Journal of West Indian Literature<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Published twice a year, this journal includes scholarly research and book reviews of English language Caribbean literature * West Indian Medical Journal<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> Published quarterly with additional supplements, medical and health information of special interest to the Caribbean is provided in this journal Caribbean Search places the work of researchers and scholars online, rather than just in print, so that access to this knowledge, as well as history, culture, and travel is widely available. To learn more about the importance of the content in Caribbean Search, watch this video<https://vimeo.com/142536626> from EBSCO that shares interviews with Caribbean librarians and scholars. Content in Caribbean Search has materials in English, French, and Spanish. EBSCO searching includes field codes which are two letter abbreviations set to search specific terms. To search for materials in French or Spanish, use the field code LA. For example, a search for biographical information in Spanish would be biography AND LA Spanish. To locate the field codes that work within EBSCO’s Caribbean Search, click the question mark icon next to the search box and then scroll down the menu and choose Database Help. Click on Caribbean Search and then choose Searchable Fields to view the applicable codes. This method will work in any EBSCO eResource to find applicable field codes. With the option to search in multiple languages, as well as content for travelers and researchers alike, Caribbean Search from MeL<https://mel.org/welcome> is an excellent eResource to learn more about this fascinating region. 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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Employment Opportunity: Circulation Clerk (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 08 Dec '21

08 Dec '21

POSITION: Part-time Circulation Clerk (20 hours per week). Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday). RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides a variety of public service, technical and clerical duties related to the circulation of library materials. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent; public service and retail experience; ability to deal effectively with the public in a tactful, courteous manner; demonstrated ability to use computer technology, preferably within a Windows environment. See additional desired qualifications in the full job description. See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. BEGINNING HOURLY RATE: $15 and up depending on experience. SCHEDULING: Currently, circulation clerks are scheduled for four, 5-hour shifts per week (not including Sundays). Sunday work is considered premium time and is paid at time and one-half. See the sample schedule below. Sample Schedule (subject to change) Monday (9 AM - 2 PM) Tuesday (4:15 PM - 9:15 PM) Wednesday (9 AM - 2 PM) Saturday (1:15 PM - 6:15 PM) BENEFITS: Voluntary deferred compensation plan, employee assistance plan, vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave. DEADLINE: Friday, January 7, 2022 APPLICATION: Resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php Jeff Crocker Main Library Branch Manager -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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