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CSLP Video tutorials for “A Universe of Stories” downloads

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Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) tutorial videos & slides.

Simply follow this link to learn how to:

• Create a CSLP Account
• Access the Online Manual & Make New Friends in Reference
• Quickly Download the Art Work
• CSLP can help you get a Spanish Language Early Literacy Program Up & Running this summer

Statewide Book and AV Discounts, 2018-2021

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The current round of statewide discounts for books and av materials for library cooperative member libraries expires September 30, 2018.  TLN prepared an rfp to send to highly qualified vendors, inviting same to submit bids covering the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.

A copy of the summary of the discounts for different material types submitted by the eight successful vendors and other discount options can be found at https://wplc.org/discounts

  • TLN initiated the statewide discounts program in 2000.
  • The discount percentages for the 2018-2021 period are the highest they have ever been.
  • Fuel surcharges have been completely eliminated and most vendors have done away with service charges on net titles.

Thanks to TLN all library cooperatives in the state benefit!

 

Library Security Workshop with Dr. Steve Albrecht

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The Bay County Library System and Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative cordially invite you to:

Dr. Steve Albrecht is internationally-known for his training programs and consulting work in workplace and school violence prevention and library safety and security. Steve continues to speak, train, consult, and write on tough organizational behavior topics. He brings his HR, training, law enforcement, security, coaching, and writing background to issues like violence and security risk assessments, sexual or racial harassment, diversity, drugs and alcohol at work, team conflicts, and employee stress. His clients include city and county governments; public, law, and college libraries; Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs); K-12 school districts; colleges and universities; and private-sector firms.

Top 5 Policies for Libraries (MCDA Webinar)

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The Michigan Cooperative Directors Association (MCDA) is sponsoring another free statewide webinar:

 

What - This session will focus on the most important policies every library should have including patron behavior, internet use and meeting room policies.  We will discuss the legal reasons for having policies, what laws affect policies and how to draft effective policies.  We will also address how to handle patron enforcement, suspensions and appeals.
 
When - Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
Who - Anyone associated with a library in Michigan
 
 
Trainer - Anne M. Seurynck, Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC. aseurynck@fosterswift.com ; www.fosterswift.com
 
ALSO, you can find other archived webinars, including three others by Anne Seurynck, at:
 

Let’s Move In Libraries Initiative

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Let’s Move in Libraries is an international initiative to get people of all ages and abilities moving. It aims to support healthy communities.

With their impressive reach and great potential for impact, public libraries can and do impact health through StoryWalks®, Yoga classes, gardens, the circulation of fitness equipment, and much, much more.

Through Let’s Move in Libraries, public libraries can come together to answer the call to action.

Let’s Move in Libraries is a great place for library professionals to be inspired by, learn about and share excellent program ideas to get their communities moving.