For those of you that have your subscription to Swank Movie Licensing through White Pine, just a reminder that they have extended the coverage through December 2021. The company knows that there are no in-person movies happening right now and that was the reason to extend the license through this year. If you are able Read More
Category: Covid-19
New Michigan COVID-19 Webpage
A new state tool shows which activities are still not allowed in Michigan due to the coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders. With over 160 coronavirus executive orders in Michigan, the new online webpage shows a chart of activities and indicates if the activity can resume or not in each Michigan region. The Read More
$8.55 Million in COVID-19 Workplace Safety Grants Available
With employers across the state working to keep their employees, customers, and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Michigan has launched the Michigan COVID-19 Safety Grant Program. These grants will provide small businesses matching funds of up to $10,000 to decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread through the purchase of safety and Read More
Saginaw County Health Department’s Reopening Plan
Saginaw County Health Department’s Reopening Plan Public health guidance for Saginaw County industry leaders to reopen or expand current services. This guidance ensures the health and safety of employees, customers, and visitors. RELEASED MAY 14, 2020 Read More
Library of Michigan CARES Act grants – application
The Library of Michigan (LM) is pleased to announce CARES Act grant program as part of LM’s response to the COVID-19 crisis’ impact on Michigan public libraries. The LM grant program is designed to assist public libraries in providing improved access to the Internet for their community, while maintaining a safe environment for staff and Read More
RIDES & MeLCat Quarantine and Cleaning Guidelines
Materials delivered to your building will need some special attention for the protection of both library staff and courier staff. These guidelines are based on CDC recommendations, and may change if those recommendations change. Quarantine/cleaning guidelines Materials – Quarantine books for 24-72 hours. 24 hours for paper/cardboard covers 72 hours for mylar plastic covers & Read More
Executive Order Extends Closures through May 28
Executive Order 2020-69, extends the closure of places of public accommodation, including libraries and museums, through May 28 to members of the public. Read More
Michigan Public Libraries: Re-opening Considerations after closures during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Michigan Cooperative Association developed a document to list considerations for libraries in Michigan when re-opening their buildings to the public. Intent, Scope and Purpose of this document: Intent–to identify areas of concern that member libraries may need to address when determining temporary procedures upon reopening to the public. Scope–to consider what type and level Read More
Looking Ahead, Planning for Reopening Webinar
Friday, April 24, 1:00 p.m. central (2:00 pm Eastern) Even as many are working overtime to provide remote and adapted services to their communities, librarians, library staff and boards are planning for reopening when it becomes safe to do so. There are many considerations, from patron and staff safety to dealing with materials, equipment, and Read More
Free & Open Sourced PDF books for children’s mental health
COVID19 Books for Children from Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan (4 titles). When Everything Opens – a response story and distance Learning during COVID-19 – FREE registration and download from Teachers Pay Teachers. Coronavirus: A Book for Children by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson & Nia Roberts, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Resources & Activities Developmental Trauma, Read More