Wandoo Reader Overview with DEMCO
Wednesday, April 7, 2020
11:00 AM ET
This live session should be attended by those users who will be using Wandoo Reader. We will cover the basics of Wandoo Reader functionality.
Wandoo Reader Deep Dive with DEMCO
Tuesday, April 20, 2020
11:00 AM ET
This live session should be attended by those users who will be using Wandoo Reader. We will take a deep dive into the Wandoo Reader functionality.
This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.
National Library Week is right around the corner running from April 4th - 10th . The theme this year is “Welcome to Your Library”.
The Library of Michigan social media team will be creating content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter promoting how libraries serve patrons even during less-than-ideal circumstances. We will be sharing some infographics using the COVID
data we collected on the Annual Survey, highlighting library workers, celebrating outreach and more. We will also be searching Michigan libraries' social media pages for content to share.
We look forward to seeing and sharing your content on social media. You can find tools, and the daily guides @
http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek
Also, don’t forget to nominate your Star Library Staff at https://ala-apa.org/nlwd/
Questions? Message Joe Hamlin at LM – HamlinJ2@Michigan.gov
Every Child a Reader Children’s Book Week, established in 1919, is not only a celebration of books, but of connection. It is a vehicle to unite kids and adults with books, authors, and illustrators
in order to foster a love of reading. We are inspired by educators, librarians, booksellers, parents and caregivers and the creative ways they find to connect with kids everyday. Because of that we have created a more engaging Children’s Book Week experience
for all in 2021!
We invite everyone to celebrate with us May 3-9 at home, online, and in whatever setting is appropriate for your community.
Pledge to Participate, receive posters and access to free materials!
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) is now accepting presentation proposals for their
2021
Annual Conference, "The Biggest Little Library Conference."
ARSL invites you to
submit Preconference Workshop and Conference Session proposals for the 2021 ARSL Conference in Reno/Sparks, Nevada, October 20-23.
Please submit one form per program. Due to the volume received, please limit yourself to four (4) program proposals total.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All program proposals are due April 27, 2021.
NOTIFICATION DATE: We will be in touch regarding the outcome of your proposal(s) by
June 1, 2021.
If you have any questions please email
info@arsl.org or call our office at 206-453-3579. For additional tips on submitting a proposal, check out "Tips
for a Great Program Proposal".
2021 YALSA Symposium Proposals Sought
Program
proposals are currently being
sought for YALSA's
2021 symposium featuring the theme, "Biggest Little Safe Spaces: Serving Teens During Times of Adversity.” It will follow a hybrid virtual/in-person format and will be held from Nov. 5-7, 2021 in Reno, NV.
Submit a program proposal by April 1.
Citizen Science Month
The Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources has some citizen science opportunities on
Michigan.gov/DNRVolunteers, including ways people can help with clean-up and habitat projects. There are also links for people to report wildlife observations and invasive species. The
Education page has many resources for activities that can be done at home or in a library/classroom.
FREE STAR Net Webinar: Celebrate Citizen Science Month with SciStarter and STAR Net
Tuesday, March 30th
2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT
Hundreds of libraries across the country are community hubs for citizen science. Yours can be, too! Citizen science connects communities to real scientific data through engaging projects that help make the world a better place. We will
be hearing from library staff about their citizen science experiences and having a live chat about ways your community can get involved. Come with questions and walk away with resources and tips to support a citizen science project at your library!
Register Now:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KAUN9bGCQ8qJHqQFClyulg
COVID-19
outbreaks continue to grow in Michigan schools, Michigan Radio – 3.24.21
During COVID, Libraries* Prioritized Electronic Resources, Fiction – SLJ, 3.25.21, *Library Media Centers
surveyed
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Includes Billions for IMLS, Higher Ed, E-Rate – Library Journal, 3.11.21
Bookmobiles:
“Zooming” Through Your Community on Wheels!
Friday, April 16th
10:00-11:00 AM ET
Ever consider library services on the go? Hear from a panel of experts that offer bookmobile services in their communities, presented by the Library of Michigan.
Join us as we learn about scheduling, maintenance, hotspots, and other bookmobile functions. The panel will also share programming ideas, outreach activities, and exciting engagement opportunities available using bookmobiles. You will also
hear some of the pros and cons of operating a bookmobile through your library. If you have been interested in providing this service for your community, this is a chance to hear from others in the state.
The
Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids – LM’s Best Storytelling Practices with Jenifer Strauss
April 20, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the
hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when
they get home. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.
Collaborate
with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience –
Library of Michigan webinar
04/29/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Back by popular demand! Two-Hour Remote Interactive Presentation with Pam Victor, President, Happier Valley Comedy. We ask you attend live!
Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone this secret: In this remote interactive presentation, professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can
use these trade secrets for building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. You'll receive fun, hands-on
experience with why we overuse "no" to restrict progress, and how we can get to a "yes" mindset in order to move forward together with more positivity and creativity. Through humorous stories and impactful exercises, you learn how to use improv superpowers
to improve brainstorming, flexibility with change, team empowerment, and creative problem solving. Participants also receive links to instructional demonstrations of improv games to play online or in-person with young patrons, families, and friends.
Register with your co-workers for improved collaboration and program development.
This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.
Upcoming April PCI webinars
Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. Here is the April schedule:
04/07/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
04/14/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
04/21/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
04/28/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
PCI Webinars are recorded and available to members of the Michigan library community in the Library of Michigan's Niche
Staff Skills Academy about a week after they air. New webinars will be in the New category for several weeks. You do not need to register for a webinar in order to view it later in the Staff Skills Academy.
This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Take care,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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