We're down about 60% from last year. Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth and Teen Services Librarian jlevin@lyon.lib.mi.us Lyon Township Public Library 27005 Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 Ext. 615 [ http://www.lyon.lib.mi.us/ | www.lyon.lib.mi.us ] From: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Cathy Lancaster, MDE" <LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Cc: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:12:17 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers Hi Rebecca- We are also down about 75-80% this year. I attribute it to digital burnout, parent burnout, and because in my case, I wasn't able to get in front of the schools like I usually do to get them all hyped up. Mike G. Ionia Community Library On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l < [ mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org | michlib-l@mcls.org ] > wrote: Hi Rebecca, et. al., I am hearing a lot of similar reports in youth services, not only in Michigan but across the country. Some libraries surveyed their communities and are tailoring programming/packets to meet those needs. But overall, families are exhausted/burned out. I would not sweat the numbers, as it is happening to us all. We’ll always remember what 2020 was… Some libraries are cutting-back/eliminating live virtual programming and providing more passive, in-their-own-time engagement opportunities for families (like 1 recorded story at a time) or offering print packets at curbside. We’re in this together! #ImagineYourStory Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 [ mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov | LancasterC5@michigan.gov ] | 517-335-8129 | [ http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan ] Follow us: [ https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/ | Facebook ] | [ https://twitter.com/libraryofmich | Twitter ] | [ https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/ | Instagram ] You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the [ https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020census.gov%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5760deb8252c447b2e9208d8063111c0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637266155164811130&sdata=IijbGoasIVThg8CSYX2Cpqtef57KqR6sRc9KZA%2F3XGc%3D&reserved=0 | 2020 Census ] . From: Michlib-l < [ mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org | michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org ] > On Behalf Of Rebecca Higgerson via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:15 AM To: [ mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org | michlib-l@mcls.org ] Subject: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to [ mailto:abuse@michigan.gov | abuse@michigan.gov ] Hi everyone, We have a shockingly low number of people who have signed up for our Summer Reading program (we are down 85%) and I’m wondering if others are finding the same results. If your numbers are strong, to what do you contribute your success? Thanks in advance!! Rebecca Higgerson Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER No Reservation Recommendations [ https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnrr.ninja%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C4cfbd4ae36dd4b5e281d08d824253306%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637299089474371340&sdata=pMtf07e23Q9YJRkikPWatBMKA6YCy7HlHAWAOWDOIHU%3D&reserved=0 | https://nrr.ninja/ ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list [ mailto:Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org | Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org ] [ https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l | https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
