[Michlib-l] Important update on LM's Programming Kits (NASA, SEAL, Braille)

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

Programming kits from the Library of Michigan, with the exception of our Digitization Kits<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/digitization/digitization-kits>, are currently paused from circulation to libraries while we handle the sunsetting of our current kit circulation system, KitKeeper, from Plymouth Rocket. (You can read Plymouth Rocket’s statement here<https://www.plymouthrocket.com/post/a-statement-from-ric-bailey-president-of-plymouth-rocket>.) LM is working on transitioning to a new system, but it may be some time before we are able to reactivate the programming kits. I am sorry for any disruption to your programming plans in the coming months, but I will post a notice once we do re-open reservations of the kits for library programming use!

The kits being paused are as follows:


  *   NASA @ My Library’s Sun-Earth-Moon
  *   NASA @ My Library’s Be a NASA Detective
  *   SEAL Multi-Generational Programming
  *   SEAL Younger Audiences
  *   Braille Enhanced StoryWalkⓡ - Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz
  *   Braille Enhanced StoryWalkⓡ - Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean by Deborah Diesen
  *   Braille Enhanced StoryWalkⓡ - Just Read! by Lori Degman

Again, please note that the Digitization Kits<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/digitization/digitization-kits> will continue to circulate at this time. Please contact Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator, Biz Gallo (GalloB at Michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB at Michigan.gov>), for questions regarding the digitization kits specifically. Any questions regarding the paused kits can be directed to me at LancasterC5 at Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5 at Michigan.gov>.

This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Thank you,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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