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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">MiYouth Virtual Meetings</span></span>
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Hosted by Cathy Lancaster (Library of Michigan) & Kristin Fontichiaro (UM School of Information)
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<p class="MsoNormal">April 15<sup>th</sup> we’ll check in on engagement with students/educators and we will also introduce some thoughts around Summer Library Programming.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MiYouth Meetings</b> will be <i>weekly</i>, at <b>10am on Wednesdays</b>. Please note the added PASSWORD protection:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-host.zoom.us%2Fj%2F506813991&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C74cbeab50edf4f8aebc508d7dc09eab7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637219807459139374&sdata=G9mEKXU%2FkvbwZ00O6aRxqD9lxCUwevLGW4ZKauv%2F0EY%3D&reserved=0">
https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Password:
<b>454345</b></span><b> </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Or Telephone:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Dial:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> USA 215 446 3657<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Conference code: 519921<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Find <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teleconference.att.com%2Fservlet%2FglbAccess%3Fprocess%3D1%26accessNumber%3D2154463657%26accessCode%3D519921&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C74cbeab50edf4f8aebc508d7dc09eab7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637219807459139374&sdata=IKJzGjUNPbtN1eKvOuTISQZmaH8HzdV8HAqfTUxcm3w%3D&reserved=0">
local AT&T Numbers</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MiYouth List for Virtual Resources & Programming ideas:</b>
<a href="http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual">http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>NASA @ My Library<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="A0"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In response to the needs of library staff and their patrons who are practicing self-isolation and social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19),
<i>STAR Net </i>and its <i>NASA@ My Library </i>project are developing a special collection of resources through a new
<b>"STEAM Ahead @ Home" initiative</b>. This initiative will disseminate a variety of STEAM content (via a newsletter format) that library staff can incorporate into current online programming for patrons as well as training tools to improve their own skills.
To receive this newsletter, visit the <i>STAR Net </i>website to join our community at:
</span></span><u><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#0093D1"><a href="http://www.starnetlibraries.org/register/">www.starnetlibraries.org/register/</a></span></u><span class="A0"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">ALSC</span></span><br>
<b><a href="https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2020/04/global-pandemic-was-not-taught-in-library-school/">What to do in a global pandemic was not taught in library school!</a></b><br>
"After the governor issued a shelter-in-place order for California earlier this month, my library system closed to the public. Fortunately, all non-essential staff are currently being allowed to work from home. Many of us now have the time to think outside
of the box to provide new types of service and to expand electronic services that we already provide."<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I3hs69djT0SJcdLl6uKKkA">Honoring Infancy: Growing the Garden - Nurturing a Play and Early Learning Space</a><br>
An ALSC Webinar, Tuesday, April 14, 3:00 PM ET</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Let’s Do It” you proclaim. As a youth professional you have established the importance of play. But how do you get there and create a space supported by the library and your community? Join members from ALSC’s Early Childhood Programs
& Services committee as we explore library play and learning spaces for the youngest of patrons. Whether you’re working with a small budget or looking to redesign your space you can create a play and learning space.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/alsc-open-resources">ALSC Resources Now Open</a></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In case you missed it: if you are not an ALSC member, we recently opened some of our member-only content for all to access. These resources include webinars and 2019 issues of Children & Libraries: The Journal of ALSC.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">YALSA</span></span><br>
<b>Remote Programming Ideas</b><br>
Many of us are sheltering-in-place and our libraries are closed, but that doesn't mean the programs have to stop. Instead of in-house teen programming, we must flex our out-of-the-box brain to come up with some remote programs. There are several teen librarians
who are already doing some great <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D6c63e99018%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C90bdb67026fd407d7da708d7dbeaf257%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637219674443366090&sdata=uZp25sf6ncpDPzATSBHp7rIkdCwu3GnqJE753PULiM4%3D&reserved=0">
remote programs</a> on Instagram and other websites. Check out the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D7c2912f193%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C90bdb67026fd407d7da708d7dbeaf257%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637219674443366090&sdata=1CRz2CtOuUdmPUFsu5Jwgfqx9QFyGZJnA%2BG60q%2BfXO8%3D&reserved=0">
Programming HQ</a> for some ideas. If you are doing some remote programming that you would like to share,
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D52efd4ce12%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C90bdb67026fd407d7da708d7dbeaf257%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637219674443376045&sdata=MlMA0JAH%2BQy55N3mn2DoBoPEo%2BOO2F0CSp%2B34YP05N8%3D&reserved=0">
post</a> it to the HQ.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2020 Teens' Top Ten Nominees Announcement</b><br>
The announcement of the 2020 <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D7334d41f00%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C90bdb67026fd407d7da708d7dbeaf257%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637219674443346180&sdata=1Yr0nS%2FTB5dxL0LiZA4ZFik4xD4MaqIT1bRiNv8Dv24%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Teens' Top Ten</a> Nominees will take place on <b>Monday, April 27</b> instead of its usual date during National Library Week. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement on the
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Db17c429c89%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C90bdb67026fd407d7da708d7dbeaf257%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637219674443356141&sdata=nRA0gMJJZywdkm8SGjc7WbC1ecoSwxk9OLmr0pCmeXo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Teens' Top Ten</a> web page and <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D8fe1165958%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C90bdb67026fd407d7da708d7dbeaf257%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637219674443356141&sdata=u%2BJJqYFxPX1O6LZBO0Kc%2FZhZipNS6eEjQGKunPaARoQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Twitter</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Michigan Department of Education<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Family Engagement Framework from MDE: <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5233---,00.html">
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5233---,00.html</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announces the release of <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/MIFamily_Family_Engagement_Framework_683447_7.pdf" target="_blank">MiFamily: Michigan’s Family Engagement Framework</a>.
This guide provides programs and schools research and best practices to further improve and develop family engagement.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.wkar.org/post/michigan-home-education-apr-9-2020-covid-19-answers-and-insight#stream/0">Michigan At-Home Education: COVID-19 Answers and Insight</a> – WKAR, 4.9.2020<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-is-hitting-teens-especially-hard/">The Reality of Covid-19 Is Hitting Teens Especially Hard</a> – Wired, 4.6.2020<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=Zoombombing-Is-Just-the-Start-How-To-Protect-Students-Privacy-During-the-Remote-Learning-Explosion-coronavirus-COVID19&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=april7ExtraHelping">Zoombombing
Is Just the Start. How To Protect Student Privacy During the Remote Learning Explosion</a> - SLJ, 4.6.2020.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=Virtual-Storytime-and-Circle-Time-15-Tips-For-Making-a-Dynamic-Video-coronavirus-COVID19-librarians-early-learning&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=april7ExtraHelping">Virtual
Storytime and Circle Time: 15 Tips to Make a Dynamic Video</a> - SLJ, 4.6.2020.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Take care & have a lovely weekend,<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
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