Resources Exploring Careers in the Law Programs for high school students The Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center is offering its annual Exploring Careers in the Law moot court programs for high school students (rising 10th graders through 2024 graduates) in Lansing (June [cid:image004.jpg@01DA97EF.E4CF9C00] 24-28) and Detroit (July 26). The application can be downloaded from courts.mi.gov/learningcenter<https://courts.mi.gov/learningcenter>. The first page of the application can also be used as a flyer<https://www.courts.michigan.gov/493e46/siteassets/msc-learning-center/exploringcareersinthelaw-mootcourt.pdf> to display in your libraries or pass out to students. Rachael Drenovsky of the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center is happy to answer any questions about the application or program at DrenovskyR@Courts.Mi.gov<mailto:DrenovskyR@Courts.Mi.gov?subject=Exploring%20Careers%20in%20Law>. CCBC Diversity Statistics The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) recently updated its annual Diversity Statistics<https://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/literature-resources/ccbc-diversity-statistics/>. This year's data includes 3,491 books published in 2023 for children and teens and received by CCBC. Since 1994, the CCBC has been documenting books for youth about Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). In 2018, they also began documenting additional aspects of identity, including disability, LGBTQ+, and religion. 2024 SFSP Annual Training The 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Annual Training dates are now available. Information will be provided on all the latest regulations and what it takes to operate a successful SFSP. There is no cost for this training. Remember, sponsors are required to complete one in-person training every three years to remain in compliance. All new sponsors to the SFSP are required to attend. We can’t wait to see you there! Contact the SFSP team at mde-sfsp@michigan.gov<mailto:mde-sfsp@michigan.gov> for questions. Due to popular demand, an additional training date has been added in Lansing. Monday, May 13, 2024- Lansing https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sfsp-annual-training-tickets-877426164277?aff=oddtdtcreator<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmV2ZW50YnJpdGUuY29tL2Uvc2ZzcC1hbm51YWwtdHJhaW5pbmctdGlja2V0cy04Nzc0MjYxNjQyNzc_YWZmPW9kZHRkdGNyZWF0b3IiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNDI1LjkzODg0MDUxIn0.k1lb03lkr8TLPvVhszdGnFZS4h-wIrfU0dt1NZazGus/s/597604808/br/241376970132-l> 2024 Climate Action Symposium Survey Our friends at the Space Science Institute (leads of the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries program) are seeking your input for a symposium<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CKK38BL> meant to begin to identify the role of public libraries in climate action, please see the description below: This survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CKK38BL> is to inform the design of the 2024 Climate Action Symposium: Exploring Collaborations with Libraries, Community-Based Organizations, and Public Health Agencies The symposium is part of a project (Building Resilient Communities) funded by the National Science Foundation and led by the Space Science Institute and its STAR Library Network. Project partners include OCLC WebJunction, University of North Carolina Greensboro, and Interactive Learning Dynamics. The focus of the survey is on public library STEM learning programs and activities related to climate change science, climate change's impacts on public health, and community sustainability and/or resiliency. The estimated time needed to complete this survey is 9 minutes. All information you provide will be completely confidential. Data will only be shared in aggregate through reports and papers – no personally identifiable information will be shared. WCG IRB has determined this work Exempt under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(2); WCG IRB Work Order #1-1727348-1 (PI: Holland) This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL-2314180. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. In the News… Everything TikTok users need to know about a possible ban<https://wapo.st/4b8mcQx> – The Washington Post, 4/24/24 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@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<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. 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