[Michlib-l] Demo recording of Ploud :: subsidized websites for small and rural libraries

[Norris, Sonya (MDE)]

Greetings all,

Recorded demo of the Ploud service now available<https://michigan-host.zoom.us/rec/share/7o4NokL2vYr3f1lxDHC4EF-IfeZAhbHaZiyFa0mLAH-jA92671F2scdv0Y-vjbAN.dafFHlnOuTThmsMk>. Thinking about making a website change? There's still time to join the Ploud program for $208 per year. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Sonya Schryer Norris
Library of Michigan, MDE
517-335-1498

Are you interested in the full suite of continuing education provided through the Library of Michigan? Visit the LM CE webpage<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2Flibraryce&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C17027b7a91e049ae923008d8d415751c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637492535903270126%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=z1bPdTY67vlXvQlT2DLp8xypmYZ9%2FcBge2TsC1lqrrI%3D&reserved=0> for all of our training opportunities, including WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventList.jsp&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C17027b7a91e049ae923008d8d415751c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637492535903280091%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=7gxY8G2vVGdmoqI3HHm72xLjks5dYwe8Xi1kh1R8H%2FA%3D&reserved=0>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nicheacademy.com%2Fstaffskills&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C17027b7a91e049ae923008d8d415751c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637492535903280091%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Jjotod%2BeTmpn1sKB51Cs9%2Fqq64Ar%2Fi8LqfIlhRecXLA%3D&reserved=0>.



From: Norris, Sonya (MDE)
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 10:59 AM
To: michlib-l at mcls.org
Subject: Subsidized websites for small and rural libraries

Greetings Michigan Library Community,

If you're thinking about a new website, consider Public Libraries on the Cloud (Ploud), a subsidized website solution serving half of the small and rurals in the lower peninsula and the upper peninsula. Cost to libraries is $208 a year. Intent to join must be received by March 5 for the April training group. The next onboarding group deadline is November 1.

This is the template new libraries receive<https://michmasteradv.ploud.net/>.


  *   Libraries have a choice of four templates and four to a dozen color schemes for each one. Libraries can upload their own logo, photos, and branding. You can keep your current web address.



  *   The template includes dynamic content for your patrons that is updated by the Library of Michigan. This dynamic content includes:
     *   Free, online course listings<https://michmasteradv.ploud.net/virtual-events/virtual-classes> offered to Michigan residents by MSU Extension
     *   Virtual vacations<https://michmasteradv.ploud.net/virtual-events/virtual-vacations>
     *   COVID-19 Resources<https://michmasteradv.ploud.net/covid-19>
     *   MeL eResources delivered directly from your library's site for Adults<https://michmasteradv.ploud.net/eshelf-research>, Kids<https://michmasteradv.ploud.net/kids-teens/kids-homework-help>, and Teens<https://michmasteradv.ploud.net/kids-teens/teens-homework-help>


  *   The template also includes space for recommended content such as: About Us, Board of Directors, Director's Message, Policies & Procedures, Services, and more. We'll build this content out during a series of four training workshops.

The training/workshop schedule for the next onboarding group is:


  *   WORKSHOP ONE: Tuesday, April 6 :: 10:00-11:00 AM/ET
  *   WORKSHOP TWO: Thursday, April 8 :: 10:00-11:00 AM/ET
  *   WORKSHOP THREE: Tuesday, April 13 :: 10:00-11:00 AM/ET
  *   WORKSHOP FOUR: Thursday, April 15 :: 10:00-11:00 AM/ET

Feel free to contact Sonya Schryer Norris at the Library of Michigan with questions or for a demo.

#LSTAGrant. In order to be eligible for this subsidy, libraries must be eligible to receive LSTA/state aid.

Sonya Schryer Norris
Library Consultant
Library of Michigan
Michigan Department of Education
517-335-1498

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