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Now's the time to join Talk: Text to Learn
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Greetings! Exciting news: 167 public libraries (map pictured here) across Michigan have joined or expressed interest in joining the Talk: Text to Learn<https://texttolearn.com/> initiative. Families across Michigan are already receiving messaging, so why not target those in your region to receive programming information? A promotional toolkit is included! The Library of Michigan has begun reaching out to organizations such as Great Start, Michigan State Police and the MI Department of Transportation to help promote Talk directly to families and at roadside rest areas, so we are hopeful that even more hard-to-reach families become aware of this early literacy resource and sign-up for tips & library event information. [cid:image003.png@01D7EB7C.946F6780] Sign Your Library Up for the Free TALK Program<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNH7CCJzsRX-hpeeuyHuiKigQPRWCcw02…> Today! Just want to know more? Check out the informational webinar on Ypsi's free TALK service: https://youtu.be/zOZhlbQmpCs, hosted by the Library of Michigan. The webinar provides an overview on "Bringing "TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten" to Your Library." All libraries are encouraged to sign up for this important and FREE service to support the building of pre-literacy skills in your service populations. TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten sends fun activities parents can do with their babies and preschoolers at home. Developed by librarians and based on Every Child Ready to Read, TALK activities are designed to get kids ready for school success. The messages align with tips librarians share with parents at storytime, but because they are delivered via text message, you can reach parents you don't see at the library. Anyone in Michigan can sign up to receive the messages, but libraries that sign up to promote TALK can send two messages per month to users in their zip codes advertising library events and services, and get access to award-winning promotional materials, from flyers and yard signs to social media posts and QR codes. Tools and guides to help you develop community partnerships to reach parents you don't already see at the library are also included. Sign up<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNH7CCJzsRX-hpeeuyHuiKigQPRWCcw02…> now to begin reviewing TALK resources you can use for a successful launch, then attend training sessions on Zoom later this summer to ask questions and get more in-depth information on using the provided resources. FAQ For Libraries <https://texttolearn.com/for-libraries/> Email Additional Questions to textandlearn(a)gmail.com<mailto:textandlearn@gmail.com;> >From TextToLearn.com<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftexttolear…>, a free service of the Ypsilanti District Library<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ypsil…>. In partnership with HighScope, MCLS, and Library of Michigan through funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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@01D7EB7B.CD2640E0] [cid:image002.png@01D7EB7B.CD2640E0]

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Personnel Policies
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Thank you so much for your always generous responses. Ya'll are the best! -Sharon Sharon Crotser-Toy Director Watervliet District Library 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Learning commons list-serv
by Grai, Rebecca 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Does anyone know of a list-serv for Learning Commons information? I would appreciate a suggestion or two. I hope this is not a duplicate. I may have sent this earlier. If so, please accept my apologies. Thanks. Becky Rebecca Grai Head of Circulation Strosacker Library Northwood University 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640 Office: 989.837.4333 grai(a)northwood.edu northwood.edu<http://www.northwood.edu/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodU/>

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Personnel Policies
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Good afternoon, everyone! Our personnel policy is in need of an update. We have a couple of specific changes the auditor has recommended, but it's truly ready for an entire overhaul. I am hoping a few of you can pass along a copy of your own, if readily available. I'm also considering a code of ethics. It seems unfair to expect staff to "..conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect credit on the library.." (our current language), without telling them what that is. If you have a code of ethics and I haven't already worn out my welcome, I'd love to read it, also. Many thanks for your time, as always! -Sharon Sharon Crotser-Toy Director Watervliet District Library 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Book Challenge resources and Information
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Greetings! According to the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom, materials challenges are up more than 60% across the country in school and public libraries, including here in Michigan. The Library of Michigan has added two information sheets on the topic of materials challenges and reconsiderations in public libraries. Book Challenges, Censorship, and Michigan Public Libraries- https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Book_Challenges_Censor… Handling Materials Reconsideration, Challenges, and Censorship a Checklist- https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Handling_Materials_Rec… As always, libraries are encouraged to consult their attorneys with any questions regarding content-based removal of materials. Take care, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. 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…>

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Last chance to participate in MiLibraryQuest Winter 2022
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

[cid:image005.jpg@01D7EABF.BD6ED750]MiLibraryQuest: Winter 2022 will be held from February 1 through March 15. After world-famous thief Lupin steals a best-selling Michigan author's laptop, it's up to Michigan teens to find and decipher the clues the thief has left behind. If your library would like to participate, please sign up at https://bit.ly/WinterQuestSignUp<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> by December 10. 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:image003.png@01D7EABF.BBBB8200] [cid:image004.png@01D7EABF.BBBB8200]

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Fwd: Fw: Last chance to participate in MiLibraryQuest Winter 2022
by MiLibrary Quest 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Hello, We are sorry we shared the incorrect link to sign up for Winter Quest with Cathy for her email yesterday. The correct one is bit.ly/MiWinterQuest2022SignUp We apologize for the inconvenience to those who have tried to sign up with the first link. The Quest Team Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MiLibrary-Quest-101788845136786> ~ Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/milibraryquest/> ~ Website <https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1> ------------------------------ *From:* Miyouth <miyouth-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Miyouth <miyouth(a)mcls.org> *Sent:* Monday, December 6, 2021 4:38 PM *To:* miyouth(a)mcls.org <miyouth(a)mcls.org>; michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org < michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org> *Subject:* [Miyouth] Last chance to participate in MiLibraryQuest Winter 2022 MiLibraryQuest: Winter 2022 will be held from February 1 through March 15. *After world-famous thief Lupin steals a best-selling Michigan author’s laptop, it’s up to Michigan teens to find and decipher the clues the thief has left behind. * If your library would like to participate, please sign up at bit.ly/MiWinterQuest2022SignUp by *December 10*. 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 *|* 517-335-8129 *|* 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…> *!*

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Dec. 14 United for Libraries Learning Live to educate on building strong library policies
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Hello! Please see United For Libraries program announcement below. Many libraries in Michigan and across the country are experiencing a uptick in problems with new board members. The Library of Michigan provides access to United For Libraries to all Michigan Libraries through federal IMLS and LSTA funds. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. 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…> From: United for Libraries <united(a)ala.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:24 AM To: United for Libraries <united(a)ala.org> Subject: Reminder: Dec. 14 United for Libraries Learning Live to educate on building strong library policies CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Please see below for information on the United for Libraries Learning Live on Dec. 14 - please promote among your networks. As a United for Libraries Statewide Partner, your groups can both participate live and access the recording. United for Libraries' monthly virtual series, Learning Live, will continue on Tues., Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Eastern<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.…>. The Learning Live program is presented free to United for Libraries members and those with all-access statewide training. Register<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.…> According to a recent article in American Libraries ("A Conflict of Values<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericanl…>," Nov. 1), "Public libraries are facing a wave of trustee candidates whose goals challenge intellectual freedom, community service, and other core values of librarianship." How can you protect your library and board from finding itself in a position where a board member's ideologies oppose core library tenets? This session will focus on preparedness strategies, community building, and how to create strong policies that address programming, budgeting, and services. Speakers will include Megan Cusick of ALA's Public Policy & Advocacy Office, Deborah Caldwell-Stone of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom, Deborah Doyle of the Sonoma County Library Commission, and Beth Nawalinski of United for Libraries. Megan Cusick is the Deputy Director for State Advocacy in ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy office. She coordinates ALA's state and local advocacy efforts in partnership with ALA offices and divisions; state chapters and affiliates; and librarians, library staff, and advocates across the country. Prior to joining ALA, Megan was a librarian in Chicago Public Schools and the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center; she is a co-founder of the Chicago Teachers Union librarians committee. She has presented and published on topics such as partnerships, library trends, civic engagement, intellectual freedom, and advocacy. Deborah Caldwell-Stone is Director of ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation. She is a recovering attorney and former appellate litigator who works closely with library professionals and library trustees on a wide range of intellectual freedom issues. She advises ALA's Intellectual Freedom Committee and its Privacy Subcommittee on law and policy issues, and has served on the faculty of the ALA-sponsored Lawyers for Libraries and Law for Librarians workshops. She is a contributor to the 10th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual and has contributed articles on law, policy, and intellectual freedom to American Libraries and other publications. Deborah Doyle is a writer, editor and fundraiser as well as an active library advocate at local, state and national levels. She played board and staff roles at Friends of the San Francisco PL and was actively involved in helping to create SF's well-funded modern library system. She has served as President of the California Library Association and is the only person to receive CLA's President's Award twice- the highest honor given to an individual for significant contributions to libraries. She currently sits on the United for Libraries board, the ALA Committee on Legislation, the CLA Advocacy and Legislative Committee and chairs the Sonoma County Library Commission. Deborah holds a BA from University of Virginia (high honors) and an Executive MLIS from San Jose State University. Beth Nawalinski is the Executive Director for United for Libraries. She has pursued a 25+ year career supporting libraries and literacy, first as Community Relations Coordinator with Barnes & Noble, followed by Public Relations Specialist with the Norfolk (Va.) Public Library, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator with Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA), and Director of Marketing & Communications for United for Libraries. She is the co-author of 101+ Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends and Even More Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends. To register for the December Learning Live session, click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.…>. United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 www.ala.org/united<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>

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Online language programs for preschoolers, kids, preteens/teens and adults_Spring 2022
by shankers 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Online Language Programs Spring 2022 MSU’s Community Language School is offering online language programs in spring 2022. Our online language courses are designed to provide a fun, virtual learning environment which will introduce kids to different languages and cultures with a focus on developing oral communication skills. Family programs are offered for kids 3-6 years of age, kids programs for children 6-9 years of age, pre-teen/teen programs for kids 10-14 years of age and adult programs for 18+. Our small group classes will be held live via Zoom and taught by qualified instructors. Classes will be held for 10 weeks, meeting once a week via Zoom (links will be sent the week before classes begin). Classes will start the week of January 24th and go until the week of April 11th (there will be no classes the weeks of March 7-11 and March 28-April 1). Our youth programs are offered in the following levels: -Beginners: Classes are designed for students who have had little to no experience/exposure to the language with an emphasis on oral communication (there will be no formal reading/writing instruction). Classes will meet for 45 minutes per week. Registration fee: $50 -Intermediate: Classes are designed for students who have had some experience/prior exposure to the language; while the emphasis will be on oral communication, students will also be introduced to reading (for languages that resemble the English script) or writing (for languages that do not resemble the English script). Classes will meet for 60 minutes per week. Registration fee: $80 Family programs (ages 3-6 years) Online Spanish Family Program (ages 3-6) (Beginners) Mondays, January 24 – April 11, 4:00-4:45pm (EST) (No classes on Monday March 7th and March 28th) Instructor: Delia Castaneda *A parent/guardian must be present during class on Zoom Registration fee: $50 Online Chinese Family Program (ages 3-6) (Beginners) Tuesdays, January 25 – April 12, 5:00-5:45pm (EST) (No classes on Tuesday March 8th and March 29th) Instructor: Xiangxiu (Melody) Zhang *A parent/guardian must be present during class on Zoom Registration fee: $50 Kids programs (ages 6-9 years) Online Spanish Kids Program (ages 6-9) (Intermediate) Mondays, January 24 – April 11, 5:00-6:00pm (EST) (No classes on Monday March 7th and March 28th) Instructor: Kailey Henderson Registration fee: $80 Online Portuguese Kids Program (ages 6-9) (Intermediate) Tuesdays, January 25 – April 12,5:00-6:00pm (EST) (No classes on Tuesday March 8th and March 29th) Instructor: Maria Gurgel Registration fee: $80 Online Hindi Kids Program (ages 6-9) (Intermediate) Tuesdays, January 25 – April 12, 6:30-7:30pm (EST) (No classes on Tuesday March 8th and March 29th) Instructors: Delilah Pacheco & Ridhika Patel Registration fee: $80 Online Spanish Kids Program (ages 6-9) (Beginner) Wednesdays, January 26 – April 13, 5:00-5:45pm (EST) (No classes on Wednesday March 9th and March 30th) Instructor: Johana Zamora Registration fee: $50 Online German Kids Program (ages 6-9) (Beginner) Wednesdays, January 26 – April 13, 5:00-5:45pm (EST) (No classes on Wednesday March 9th and March 30th) Instructor: Charlotte Nevin Registration fee: $50 Online Chinese Kids Program (ages 6-9) (Intermediate) Thursdays, January 27 – April 14, 5:00-6:00pm (EST) (No classes on Thursday March 10th and March 31st) Instructor: Yexi (Elsie) Liu Registration fee: $80 Online German Kids Program (ages 6-9) (Intermediate) Thursdays, January 27 – April 14, 5:00-6:00pm (EST) (No classes on Thursday March 10th and March 31st) Instructor: Charlotte Nevin Preteen/Teen programs (ages 10-14 years) Online French Preteen/Teen Program (ages 10-14) (Intermediate) Wednesdays, January 26 – April 13, 6:00-7:00pm (EST) (No classes on Wednesday March 9th and March 30th) Instructor: Zach Sebree Registration fee: $80 Online Spanish Preteen/Teen Program (ages 10-14) (Intermediate) Wednesdays, January 26 – April 13, 6:00-7:00pm (EST) (No classes on Wednesday March 9th and March 30th) Instructor: Mikayla Sague Registration fee: $80 Online Portuguese Preteen/Teen Program (ages 10-14) (Intermediate) Thursdays, January 27 – April 14, 6:00-7:00pm (EST) (No classes on Thursday March 10th and March 31st) Instructor: Angelina Sandora Registration fee: $80 Online Japanese Preteen/Teen Program (ages 10-14) (Intermediate) Thursdays, January 27 – April 14, 6:00-7:00pm (EST) (No classes on Thursday March 10th and March 31st) Instructor: John Skendzel Registration fee: $80 Adult programs (18+) Our classes for adults are offered in one or more of the following levels: -Beginners: for those who have had little to no experience/exposure to the language -Intermediate: for those who have had some experience/prior exposure to the language -Advanced: for those who have had more than 1 year of experience/prior exposure to the language Our online Conversation Classes focus exclusively on developing oral communication and improving fluency. The conversation classes are offered in one or more of the following levels: -Beginners: for those who have had little to no experience/exposure to the language -Intermediate: for those who have had some experience/prior exposure to the language -Advanced: for those who have had more than 1 year of experience/prior exposure to the language Registration fee: $120 Online Italian for Adults (Intermediate) Tuesdays, January 25 – April 12, 6:00-7:30pm (EST) (No classes on Tuesday March 8th and March 29th) Instructor: Carmen De Lorenzo Online Spanish Conversation for Adults (Advanced) Tuesdays, January 25 – April 12, 6:00-7:30pm (EST) (No classes on Tuesday March 8th and March 29th) Instructor: Delia Castaneda Online French for Adults (Intermediate) Wednesdays, January 26 – April 13, 6:00-7:30pm (EST) (No classes on Wednesday March 9th and March 30th) Instructor: Sandhya Shanker Online Italian for Adults (Beginners) Wednesdays, January 26 – April 13, 6:00-7:30pm (EST) (No classes on Wednesday March 9th and March 30th) Instructor: Paula Qefaliaj Online Spanish for Adults (Beginners) Thursdays, January 27 –April 14, 6:00-7:30pm (EST) (No classes on Thursday March 10th and March 31st) Instructor: Delia Castaneda Note: We require a minimum enrollment limit of 8 students to run our programs and will accept no more than 10 students. If you are unable to enroll because the program has reached its maximum limit, please email Sandhya Shanker (shankers(a)msu.edu) to be added to our waitlist. Register for our online programs at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/msu_3571 (Registration deadline is Monday, January 3rd, 2022) For more information about our programs for kids: https://celta.msu.edu/language-school/cls-online-programs/ For more information about our programs for adults: https://celta.msu.edu/language-school/cls-online-programs-for-adults/

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Learning Commons listserv
by Grai, Rebecca 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Does anyone know of a list-serv for Learning Commons information? I would appreciate a suggestion or two. Thanks. Becky Rebecca Grai Head of Circulation Strosacker Library Northwood University 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640 Office: 989.837.4333 grai(a)northwood.edu northwood.edu<http://www.northwood.edu/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodU/>

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