[Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 112, Issue 25

Wed Feb 28 13:59:27 EST 2024

We have a small Library of Things, I actually plan to build it more in the new fiscal year (July for us). I agree about cookie cutters. I got holiday themed ones, I think people tend to not have holiday specific cutters anymore. The surprising item that goes out are the "stamp kits" we made. They have ink pads and blocks you can use to stamp stationary or other items. I've noticed a lot of parents get them for their kids. 

Jake Rynicki 
Head of Adult & Support Services 
Romulus Public Library 

“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” — Fran Lebowitz 

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Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:47:39 PM 
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 112, Issue 25 

Hi Barbara, 

We used to have an air fryer in our Library of Things collection at the Royal Oak Public library, but we removed all of our cooking items because they were either returned dirty ( we do not have a dishwasher here and so there is no way to properly sanitize items that are returned this way). Also, many of our items like cookie cutters did not circulate very well. The air fryer that we had did circulate, but it was not always clean upon return. 

I suppose if you have a dishwasher at your library and a system in place to check for items that are returned dirty and to clean them, then it might not be a problem. We decided not to keep them. 

Hope that helps a little! :) 

Best, 

Megan Novak 
MA, MLIS 
Librarian 
Royal Oak Public Library 

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Today's Topics: 

1. Program Inquiry (EMAIL TEAM) 
2. FW: [Mar 11-15] Free Substance Abuse training for libraries 
(Bradley, Michelle (MDE)) 
3. Table Giveaway (Jake Rynicki) 
4. Air Fryer in Library of Things? (Barbara Beaton) 
5. Computer Class recommendation (Abby Bond) 
6. legal guardians and minor's cards (Tracy Aldrich) 
7. Re: Air Fryer in Library of Things? (Paula Drummond) 
8. Ingram vs Baker and Taylor (Mary Beauchamp) 
9. LM's Library Science Collection - Public Relations & 
Marketing (Reish, Karren (MDE)) 
10. Re: legal guardians and minor's cards (Membiela, Clare (MDE)) 
11. Reading Rocks in Rockford (Mark Dunham) 
12. Niche Academy Free Webinar: Library Boards and Intellectual 
Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees? 
(Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)) 
13. Storywalk Inquiry (Autumn Smith) 
14. Re: Storywalk Inquiry (Vicki Shurly) 
15. Re: Killers of the Flower Moon dvd? (Dominic McLaughlin) 
16. Re: Storywalk Inquiry (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)) 
17. Spring Learning Opportunities from UW-Madison iSchool 
(UW iSchool CE) 

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Subject: [Michlib-l] Program Inquiry 
Dear Librarians, 

Did any library have a forensic science program or know of someone who offers a program like that? I think it would be an interesting program for this summer especially if it had some hands-on part of the program. 
Regards, 
Stephanie Daniels, Director 
Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 
12 Church Street 
Hartford, MI 49057 
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:15:15 +0000 
Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: [Mar 11-15] Free Substance Abuse training for libraries 

Hello-I am sharing the following information from the Homeless Training Institute on free substance abuse training: 

We are hosting a free online training March 11-15 for staff who work with vulnerable individuals. 

The training is Substance Abuse 101: An overview of the effects and risks of common drugs . 

We'll be looking at the following drugs: opioids/heroin/fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine/crack, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana. Plus we'll cover paraphernalia for the different drugs. 

Please feel free to forward this email and the training information to libraries in your state. We'd love to have them attend. 

Thank you for the vital role you play in your community! 

Peace, 

Krissie 

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Drugs Covered: opioids/heroin/fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine/crack, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana 

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Email [ mailto:Krissie at homelesslibrary.co | Krissie at homelesslibrary.co ] if you have any questions. 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:15:21 -0800 (PST) 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Table Giveaway 
Hey everyone, we have a four top table to giveaway (you just have to come and get it). The table is 29 inches tall and measure 5 feet by 3 feet. We have been giving away a few tables lately, so to be clear this one has no outlets to plug devices into. Chairs come with the table seen in the picture. 

Jake Rynicki 
Head of Adult & Support Services 
Romulus Public Library 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:31:06 +0000 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Air Fryer in Library of Things? 
Hello MichLib-L follks! 

We have a small library of things in which the only cooking related items are an ice cream maker and cookie cutters and cake pans. We've received a request to acquire an Air Fryer. Our budget is small so before spending a lot of time considering this, I thought I'd ask for input from any other libraries which have such items. Are they durable enough for ongoing checkout? Do they come back clean? If not, how is that situation handled? 

Thanks for any wisdom you can toss my way! 

Barbara 

Barbara Beaton 

Assistant Director/Reference Librarian 

Milan Public Library 

Milan, MI 48160 

734-439-1240 

[ http://www.milanlibrary.org/ | www.milanlibrary.org ] 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:54:13 -0500 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Computer Class recommendation 

Hello, 

The Eastpointe Library has been having semi-regular computer classes for 
(mostly) seniors. Mike Wilson is based in Detroit but is willing to 
travel. He's retired himself, so it puts the patrons at ease, and he 
teaches interactively so they always come out saying how much they 
learned...and asking when he's coming next. So, if you don't have the 
ability/time/staff to do your own computer classes, this is a good 
alternative. 
He charges $125 per class. Our smartphone class was so popular we had to 
split it into two groups, which was still only $250 all together. 
His phone number is 313-505-3004 or you can email him at 
[ mailto:backoncourse at att.net | backoncourse at att.net ] 

-- 
Sincerely, 

Abby Bond 
Head of Adult Services & Technical Services Librarian 
Eastpointe Memorial Library 
[ http://cityofeastpointe.net/ | cityofeastpointe.net ] 
[ mailto:bonda at libcoop.net | bonda at libcoop.net ] 
586-445-5096 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:04:42 -0500 
Subject: [Michlib-l] legal guardians and minor's cards 
Hi Clare, 
Can you advise us on how to handle the following situation? We have a mother who didn't want her son to get a card. His grandmother did, and brought him in and put herself down as the responsible adult on his application. Staff made him a card, and the mother got angry with us and wants us to close the account. We have not yet, as we don't actually know who is the legal guardian (they are both claiming to be.) 

We've been advised (at our director's meetings) that we can't actually require an adult to show proof of legal guardianship when they ask for a card for their child, and we never have (what would a parent even show to prove that? I have no idea, unless they are going through a divorce and have some sort of official custody papers.) Another director said we shouldn't do anything to an account unless its authorized by the person whose name is on that account, in this case, the grandmother, and that it should be up to the family to sort this out themselves (for example, by the mother taking the card away and telling the grandmother not to do it again, I guess.) That's what I've been doing, but the mother is really angry, my staff are confused, and I am uncertain what to tell them. 

I can tell you this is a common problem for many of us and I think a lot of us are confused. 

Thanks, 
Tracy 

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Tracy Aldrich, Director 
Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 
211 N. Almont Ave. 
Imlay City, MI 48444 

[ mailto:taldrich at ruthhughes.org | taldrich at ruthhughes.org ] 

810-724-8043 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:28:52 -0500 
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Air Fryer in Library of Things? 
Hi Barb, this is Paula at the Ypsilanti District Library. We have an Air Fryer in our LOT collection, it has been quite popular, in fact. It's a 4 quart Ninja AF 101 model. You are correct to be concerned about cleanliness with LOT items, but it has not been a big problem with this product here as of yet. Currently, a librarian checks over each LOT item between circs for cleanliness, damages, missing parts, etrc. We don't check the item back in until we are sure it is good to go. The only thing I have ever had to do with the Air Fryer is to wash the basket part with some dish soap to get rid of a bit of grease. But it was not bad, other items have come back in much worse shape than this. It seems to be holding up well so far. My husband checked it out recently in fact and made fried chicken and french fries in it, both turned out well. He said it was pretty easy to use. That's been our experience. We do consider ease of cleaning as one consideration when purchasing items for our LOT collection; as I recall when trying to decide which air fryer to buy, you can find information about ease of cleaning in places like Consumer Reports. Good luck with your LOT collection! 

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Hello MichLib-L follks! 

We have a small library of things in which the only cooking related items are an ice cream maker and cookie cutters and cake pans. We've received a request to acquire an Air Fryer. Our budget is small so before spending a lot of time considering this, I thought I'd ask for input from any other libraries which have such items. Are they durable enough for ongoing checkout? Do they come back clean? If not, how is that situation handled? 

Thanks for any wisdom you can toss my way! 

Barbara 

Barbara Beaton 

Assistant Director/Reference Librarian 

Milan Public Library 

Milan, MI 48160 

734-439-1240 

[ http://www.milanlibrary.org/ | www.milanlibrary.org ] 

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Ypsilanti, MI 48197 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:05:58 +0000 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Ingram vs Baker and Taylor 

Greetings fellow librarians! 

We have always used Ingram as our book vendor, but it seems that in the past year they have significantly slowed down in sending us our orders. And I’m noticing a lot of backorders that are available in secondary warehouses, but not shipped to us. I’ve been in contact with Ingram, but I just don’t know if there is anything that they can do, being such a big company. I do know that they did change their shipping policy last year, and no only ship if there is a certain amount books to ship or a certain amount of time goes by. I’m uncertain if this is the reason for the delays. 

So my questions to you all: 

If you use Ingram, have you noticed a major delay in the time it takes between ordering and Ingram shipping the order to you? 

If you use B&T, are you happy with them? Are you happy with the turnaround time between ordering and receiving books? 

Has anyone switched (in the past few years) from Ingram to B&T, and if so- did you notice an improvement in services? 

Please send any replies directly to me: [ mailto:mbeauchamp at petoskeylibrary.org | mbeauchamp at petoskeylibrary.org ] 

I can post a compilation of responses at a later date. 

Mary Beauchamp 

Collection Development & Reference Librarian 

Petoskey District Library 

500 E. Mitchell St. 

Petoskey, MI 49770 

231-758-3125 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:51:39 +0000 
Subject: [Michlib-l] LM's Library Science Collection - Public Relations & Marketing 

Public relations and marketing are important aspects of libraries connecting with their communities. Marketing informs a community that the library is there and what services and programs are offered. Public relations manage issues and controversies that impact the library and the community. Both focus on the library participating with and being heard by the community. 

LM is highlighting topical Library Science titles from our collection in occasional emails. Here are selected titles on public relations and marketing purchased recently. You can search MeLCat for LM titles and you can also check our New Library Science Collection titles at [ https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/libsci | 
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/libsci ] . Click on the ANSWER catalog link and use “Library Science Collection” as one of the search terms in the Advanced Search – Notes field and you will pull only the library science collection titles. 

Public Relations and Marketing titles: 

    * Proving your library's value : persuasive, organized, and memorable messaging / Alan Fishel, Jillian Wentworth / Neal-Schuman, 2020. 
    * Library marketing and communications : strategies to increase relevance and results / Cordelia Anderson / ALA Editions, 2020. 
    * Start a revolution : stop acting like a library / Ben Bizzle with Maria Flora / ALA Editions, 2015. 
    * Marketing and outreach for the academic library : new approaches and initiatives / edited by Bradford Lee Eden / Rowman & Littlefield, 2016. 
    * The art of communication : a librarian's guide for successful leadership, collaboration, and advocacy / Hilda K. Weisburg / Libraries Unlimited, 2022. 
    * Marketing and social media : a guide for libraries, archives, and museums / Lorri Mon and Christie Koontz / Rowman & Littlefield, 2021. 
    * Marketing with social media : a LITA guide / edited by Beth C. Thomsett-Scott / Neal-Schuman, 2020. 
    * Library marketing basics / Mark Aaron Polger / Rowman & Littlefield, 2019. 

REMINDER: Titles are available through interlibrary loan only right now , as our MeLCat delivery is temporarily offline while we prepare to move to a new catalog. You can find the information on interlibrary loan borrowing from the Library of Michigan here - [ https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/libuseguidelines/guideforlibraries/interlibrary-loan-guidelines | 
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/libuseguidelines/guideforlibraries/interlibrary-loan-guidelines ] . The page references state employees, but libraries may also borrow from the collection through interlibrary loan. Please feel free to contact me if you have any issues getting a title. 

The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

Have a title you’d like us to purchase? Let me know! 

Karren Reish 

Library Grants Coordinator 

Library of Michigan 

517-241-0021, [ http://www.michigan.gov/lsta | www.michigan.gov/lsta ] 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:56:40 +0000 
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] legal guardians and minor's cards 

Hi Tracy: 

I will answer this question for you off list and t hen provide a copy for Michlib-L 

😊 

Clare 

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Library of Michigan 

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Hi Clare, 

Can you advise us on how to handle the following situation? We have a mother who didn't want her son to get a card. His grandmother did, and brought him in and put herself down as the responsible adult on his application. Staff made him a card, and the mother got angry with us and wants us to close the account. We have not yet, as we don't actually know who is the legal guardian (they are both claiming to be.) 

We've been advised (at our director's meetings) that we can't actually require an adult to show proof of legal guardianship when they ask for a card for their child, and we never have (what would a parent even show to prove that? I have no idea, unless they are going through a divorce and have some sort of official custody papers.) Another director said we shouldn't do anything to an account unless its authorized by the person whose name is on that account, in this case, the grandmother, and that it should be up to the family to sort this out themselves (for example, by the mother taking the card away and telling the grandmother not to do it again, I guess.) That's what I've been doing, but the mother is really angry, my staff are confused, and I am uncertain what to tell them. 

I can tell you this is a common problem for many of us and I think a lot of us are confused. 

Thanks, 

Tracy 

-- 

Tracy Aldrich, Director 

Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 

211 N. Almont Ave. 

Imlay City, MI 48444 

[ mailto:taldrich at ruthhughes.org | taldrich at ruthhughes.org ] 

810-724-8043 

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:34:34 +0000 (UTC) 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Reading Rocks in Rockford 
Reading Rocks in Rockford, an annual celebration of the love of reading now in its fifteenth year, is looking for authors of children’s books to participate in Authors’ Row. 
This integral part of the festival allows readers to meet local authors. If you or someone you know has published a children’s book and would like to participate, please email Mark Dunham or Amber Hath at [ mailto:mdunham at kdl.org | mdunham at kdl.org ] or [ mailto:ahath at kdl.org | ahath at kdl.org ] for further information or to register. 
The event happens June 1. Applications to participate are due April 1, 2024. 

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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:25:09 +0000 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Niche Academy Free Webinar: Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees 

In this free webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford-Barniskis share how to educate library boards on book challenges and intellectual freedom 

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You are invited to join the free webinar: 

Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees 

Wed March 13 at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific 

As book bans and challenges continue to spread across the U.S., many public libraries are looking for ways to combat censorship or proactively prepare for such situations. In this climate, your library board of trustees can be a valuable asset. 

In this webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford Barniskis will discuss forming and shaping your library board, educating them about book challenges and intellectual freedom, and fielding questions and concerns from the board. We will leave plenty of time for questions and discussion from the audience. 

If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact. 

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Julie Edwards | Niche Academy 
Librarian & Instructional Designer 
139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 
Lehi UT, 84043 
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Niche Academy 139 N Hunters Grove Ln #308 Lehi, UT 84043 USA 

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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:56:00 -0500 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Storywalk Inquiry 
Good morning Library Land! 

We have an amazing opportunity to partner with our local Great Start to install a permanent Storywalk. We need our Village Council to sign off on the project since it will be placed on Village property in a local park. The Council has voiced concerns about the annual operating costs and concerns that Storywalks could one day fall out of favor and decline so drastically in popularity that removal of the infrastructure would be necessary. 

I am reaching out to any library who has a permanent Storywalk who is willing to share their experience. What is the annual operating cost of a Storywalk? How long have you had a Storywalk? Have you developed a method to get a rough estimate of how frequently the Storywalk is utilized? What has the Storywalk experience been like in general for your library and community? Were there any obstacles or are there any ongoing issues with the Storywalk? 
Any and all information is greatly appreciated as we work to bring this exciting and enriching opportunity to our community. 

Thank you for your time and have great day! 

Autumn Smith 
Assistant Director 

The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 
407 South Lane Street 
Blissfield, MI 49228 
517-486-2858 
517-486-3565 (fax) 
[ http://www.blissfieldlibrary.org/ | www.blissfieldlibrary.org ] 

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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:56:55 -0500 
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Storywalk Inquiry 
Our StoryWalk is in our Children’s Garden. Patrons love it. We did not have any issues with permitting or permission from our township as the signs are on our property. We change the stories frequently for seasons, holidays, themed events, summer reading club, but the signs could be used for other temporary displays as well - local history, library info, etc. adults love the walk as well. The one issue we have had is that the pages in the display still need to be laminated despite the plexiglass. Not a huge issue, but know that going forward. 

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Good morning Library Land! 

We have an amazing opportunity to partner with our local Great Start to install a permanent Storywalk. We need our Village Council to sign off on the project since it will be placed on Village property in a local park. The Council has voiced concerns about the annual operating costs and concerns that Storywalks could one day fall out of favor and decline so drastically in popularity that removal of the infrastructure would be necessary. 

I am reaching out to any library who has a permanent Storywalk who is willing to share their experience. What is the annual operating cost of a Storywalk? How long have you had a Storywalk? Have you developed a method to get a rough estimate of how frequently the Storywalk is utilized? What has the Storywalk experience been like in general for your library and community? Were there any obstacles or are there any ongoing issues with the Storywalk? 
Any and all information is greatly appreciated as we work to bring this exciting and enriching opportunity to our community. 

Thank you for your time and have great day! 

Autumn Smith 
Assistant Director 

The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 
407 South Lane Street 
Blissfield, MI 49228 
517-486-2858 
517-486-3565 (fax) 
[ http://www.blissfieldlibrary.org/ | www.blissfieldlibrary.org ] 

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