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, Read More
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Top 5 Policies for Libraries (MCDA Webinar)
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 Read More
Let’s Move In Libraries Initiative
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 Read More
Opioid Addiction Resources for Patrons
The opioid crisis which has crashed through American communities has brought patrons to public libraries seeking information about opioids and addiction. This collection of resources can help you connect patrons to the information that they need to support themselves or a loved one. Library staff are also encouraged to check out the recording of our September Read More
New WebJunction Content and Upcoming Webinars
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 3:00 pm Eastern, 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/culture-of-learning-library-boards.html Libraries that cultivate a culture of learning encourage their staff to participate in continuing education. But shouldn’t this learning culture also extend to library boards? At the State Library of Iowa, we say yes! Trustees can and should play a key role in fostering Read More
Future CSLP slogans
2020: “Imagine Your Story” (theme: Fairytales/ Fantasy/Mythology) 2021: “Tails and Tales” (theme: Animals) 2022: “All Together Now!” (theme: Change the World) Read More
New WebJunction Content and Upcoming Webinars
Highlighted Content Healthy Libraries and Healthy Communities: In response to local community health needs, public libraries are also evolving by partnering with local parks to create StoryWalks™, offering Zumba classes, and establishing seed libraries so that patrons can grow their own food. Here is a collection of videos and examples from libraries around the United Read More
Directory updates
Let White Pine know about any changes to your library’s information and remember to update the Michigan Library Directory as well. WPLC Member Directory Check your libraries information on LM’s site here: Michigan Library Directory Let LM know about changes to your information using this form: Michigan Library Directory Update Form Read More
Quotable Facts about America’s Libraries
Americans go to school, public and academic libraries more than three times as frequently as they go to the movies. See more quotable facts about America’s Libraries at: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/QuotableFacts2017.ANNOTATED.FINAL.01.06.17.pdf Read More
Cybersecurity Webinar
Registration is now posted for our next Co-op Director’s Association (MCDA) sponsored [free] webinar: An Introduction to Cybersecurity and How to Begin a Cybersecurity Program (MCDA Webinar) What – During this session, attendees will learn the basics of cybersecurity and how to protect themselves from external threats with little to no cost. Topics will include: Read More