I ask my board to do so. I put out information about how to do it to the public and again say something like "if library services are important to you, please reach out to your representatives and let them know." Lisa ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Jessica Holman via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 5:31 PM To: Victoria Edwards <edwardsv@wblib.org> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org>; mi-pr-group@mail2.mcls.org <mi-pr-group@mail2.mcls.org>; Cathy Russ <russcath@wblib.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] MeLCat Bookmark Very nice bookmarks! Are we allowed to tell people to contact their representatives? I was told that we could not. That we cannot advocate, we can only give information. Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18 she/her/hers On Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM Victoria Edwards via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Hello, To inform patrons about the potential impact of IMLS funding cuts to popular library services, the West Bloomfield Library has designed a bookmark to be placed in patrons' MeLCat holds and shared with patrons who have questions. I've heard a few libraries are considering similar steps. You are welcome to reuse our bookmark design. We created the design on Canva<https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjmWHyEgU/ndEz9EB5-5R3il7JQukN5g/edit?utm_content=DAGjmWHyEgU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton>, so your library can copy, edit, and add your own branding; just click File>>Make a copy. I will update the Canva template if changes are necessary. Alternatively, I've attached a ready-to-print version with 6 bookmarks per page (attached). You'll want to print it two-sided and flip it on the short edge. Kind regards, Victoria Edwards (248) 232-2273 Marketing Coordinator West Bloomfield Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18 she/her/hers