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<h1>MiYouth is Back! <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday, September 8<sup>th</sup> - 2:00 PM ET*<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>*NEW TIME*<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kristin Fontichiaro and I will be leading a discussion on how summer programs went, the transition to Fall programming, sharing library resources, and a quick activity focusing around the youth services “why.” We will also meet the new
<a href="https://mel.org/staff">MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries</a>, Laura Warren-Gross!
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As always the link to join is: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09">
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09</a> Password: 454345.<br>
MiYouth will be moving to a new schedule and not meeting monthly, so be sure to also
<b>mark your calendars </b>for<b> 2pm ET </b>on<b> December 8<sup>th</sup>, 2021,
</b>and<b> March 9<sup>th</sup>, 2022</b>. Looking forward to reconnecting with you all after our busy summer.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Annual Survey</span></span><br>
<b>REMINDER</b>: Please complete <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA%2Fviewform&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C793f431f44e44511938f08d95848b829%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637637892809331756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=s5zazVt9Ucng8c4IIQei5ubtPfM6l0erN9CZ%2BG09ino%3D&reserved=0">
this summer library program survey</a> from the Collaborative Summer Library Program - even if you didn't use "Tails and Tales" this year!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership! (Did you know? All Michigan public libraries are members of CSLP,
even if your library opts not to use the slogan/artwork/manual, because LM covers your membership fees on a statewide level using IMLS/LSTA funds.)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The survey can be found here: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA%2Fviewform&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C793f431f44e44511938f08d95848b829%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637637892809341711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=fHoc5DzuWuS5LOg5sNXpMS%2BsdbqFOv0SDkZhwRho504%3D&reserved=0">
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA/viewform</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Continuing Education<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/foryouth">Data Literacy for Youth: Using Census Data in Public Library Programming</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tuesday, 8/31/2021<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Eastern)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Data literacy is increasingly an essential skill set for navigating everyday life. Learn how public libraries can increase awareness and understanding among youth of the pervasive role of data in their lives. The rich resources of the U.S.
Census Bureau’s <a href="https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis.html" target="_blank" title="U.S. Census Bureau Statistics in Schools (opens in new window/tab)">Statistics in Schools</a> are a valuable tool to advance data literacy, and many libraries
are using Census data to foster civic education and community engagement among children and teens. The webinar speakers will discuss approaches to data literacy that reach diverse populations and address real-world issues of interest to youth. Discover how
public library programs and services can help children and young adults think critically and ethically about data.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>This webinar—the third of six—is presented as part of the <a href="https://www.ala.org/pla/data/census" target="_self" title="Census Data Literacy">Census Data Literacy</a> project, an initiative of PLA in partnership with ALA’s Public
Policy and Advocacy Office, which aims to build data literacy skills among library staff with the overall goal of promoting awareness and use of Census data in their communities. These webinars will be facilitated by Karen Brown, manager, ACRL Consulting Services.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Fostering an Antiracist Library Culture <br>
September 2021</b><br>
Details & link to register: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libraryjournal.com%2F%3Fevent%3Dequity-in-action-sept-2021&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C793f431f44e44511938f08d95848b829%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637637892809361626%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=RE5LdmTm7TyTh%2F0g3TVFT0UwEwK77fBvakMNBoTEM%2Fc%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?event=equity-in-action-sept-2021</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library staff at all levels within their organizations have the power—and the responsibility—to help cultivate an antiracist culture, from evaluating spaces, programs, services, and collections to examining policies and practices to reflecting
on one’s own implicit biases. Creating an internal culture founded on principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential to building a community-centered library that meets the needs and expectations of its users.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In this course, you will learn about the concrete actions library leaders are taking to make their libraries antiracist today and in the future, and the tools that make it possible. Practical coursework, along with targeted support, will
take you from theory to application, helping you to transform your library services to better meet the needs of all your patrons—and attract new ones.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You’ll complete assignments to build your own equity-based initiative over 3+ weeks in an interactive online classroom environment with personal coaching from an expert in the field. In addition, you’ll have access to our foundational bonus
content—rich supporting materials you can explore at your own pace, including a series of webinars from<i> Library Journal</i> and<i> School Library Journal</i> contributors, readings, activities, and videos.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2030">Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Winter Signs with Kathy MacMillan<o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/13/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET<br>
PCI Webinars uses the GoToMeeting platform.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Popular PCI Webinars presenter Kathy MacMillan is back with her next Little Hands Signing in Storytime program! Join her and you’ll learn tips for communicating with deaf and hard of hearing patrons, information about American Sign Language
and Deaf Culture, and even some basic ASL vocabulary to introduce yourself and help patrons navigate the library.<br>
<i>This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Don’t forget the LM CE Stipend can support your professional development needs:
</i><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov%2FCEstipend&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C793f431f44e44511938f08d95848b829%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637637892809371578%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Vy5fw8gfEDeKtQYvlgAbZqLtrr05bcpZlCQGJtbZBlI%3D&reserved=0">www.Mi.gov/CEstipend</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A full list of <b>Library of Michigan webinars</b> available are
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventList.jsp&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc65fc69f0f044df1194c08d9275edbf6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637584111401423593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=m1ECC%2F3fjLgJiKWwplglkykTGbeW5l6j594akFRLSm8%3D&reserved=0">
on LM’s CE Registration Site</a>. LM Archived Webinars can also be found at: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2F0%2C9327%2C7-381-88855_89737-301245--%2C00.html&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc65fc69f0f044df1194c08d9275edbf6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637584111401423593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=bm70U6Vs05uUl9uu9uD9X%2FM7rgwOeaFAwXw81zhhsZ4%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245--,00.html</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Children and COVID-19: State-Level Data Report<br>
</b>The American Academy of Pediatrics<b> <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>As of August 5, nearly 4.3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19</b> since the onset of the pandemic. Almost 94,000 cases were added the past week, a continuing substantial increase. After declining in early summer, child
cases have steadily increased since the beginning of July. Read more at: <a href="https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/children-and-covid-19-state-level-data-report/">
https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/children-and-covid-19-state-level-data-report/</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmembership.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDE1NDYxNSZwPTEmdT0xMTE5NzY3NzM1JmxpPTg4NjExODkz%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C78a28588761d48aab24a08d95908b50b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637638718791027469%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0&sdata=PMZNubK8DKHM77cYF4kH2OpnfNo6NjzXBvT0PdsWiqY%3D&reserved=0">2020
Banned & Challenged Books List</a> | Intellectual Freedom Blog; OIF tracked 156 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2020. This is a complete list of book titles that were banned, challenged, or restricted during the year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Children’s Book Week</b> – <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi2xWhIiaZL0hcRLBGWbIr02K4FP1_g_dKkp6uZ7QGj584bw/viewform">
Pledge Now for a free poster for November 8-14, 2021</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For the third year in a row, we are thrilled to host a second Children's Book Week celebration, with new resources and a reimagined Book Awards program bringing even more opportunities to engage with young people around books and storytelling.
We invite educators, librarians, booksellers, organization leaders, and those with kids at home to join the fun by pledging to participate. You can participate in many ways, from sharing activities with kids in your care to hosting a virtual or in-person event
or reading every day during the week. There is no one way or right way to join in the fun.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All those who pledge to participate by October 1 will receive two copies of the beautiful official poster by Bryan Collier, as well as exclusive emails with free resources, participation ideas, and more. This year's slogan,
<b><i>Reading is a Superpower</i></b>, invites young people to take an active role in celebrating.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi2xWhIiaZL0hcRLBGWbIr02K4FP1_g_dKkp6uZ7QGj584bw/viewform">
Pledge now</a> and read on for information about new fall resources and our <a href="https://everychildareader.net/vote/">
Kids' Book Choice Awards</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>ALA EDI Assembly: Call for Participation <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What's the EDI Assembly? </b><br>
At the 2020 Midwinter Meeting, the ALA Executive Board charged the ODLOS Advisory Committee with creating an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Assembly. The purpose of this EDI Assembly is to provide a forum for all groups within ALA and ALA-affiliated organizations
working on initiatives related to equity, diversity, and inclusion to discuss their activities, identify opportunities for collaboration and coordination, and explore new initiatives related to the association's strategic direction for equity, diversity, and
inclusion. The ALA EDI Assembly convened for the first time in August 2020, and met four times in the first year. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Who's invited?</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All groups within ALA and ALA-affiliated organizations working on initiatives related to equity, diversity, and inclusion are invited to send representatives. Individuals interested in equity, diversity, and inclusion are also welcomed
to attend and participate. Volunteers will serve two-year terms on the assembly, with flexibility as needed.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How do I sign up? </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can sign up for the EDI Assembly through the ALA Volunteer Form: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__www.ala.org_aboutala_committees_volunteer_frm-5Fvol%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3DaKVGQ2uftgEtyjWUfhfCVjzs5Cm37_HE6-sIB-MDAow%26r%3D0Gd0WArIQ0esKTTtS15ZqBsmNMY-gnC2tCYxepz_Ukg%26m%3DU96n-DP6TnVTtBsZ1KK6vNAgMAvnspzrdmjRg0zPi_4%26s%3DZwabbjOwaPIde-euIl68AxDEC-Q0SYhLIaWPadtmg6k%26e%3D&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C80af443c68d94bd1b4c308d95b9abbea%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637641542403672155%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2F6RCAdQaWRHInzAZpDITxJb3qszchH6efx7a%2F1YuGHI%3D&reserved=0" title="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ala.org_aboutala_committees_volunteer_frm-5Fvol&d=DwMGaQ&c=aKVGQ2uftgEtyjWUfhfCVjzs5Cm37_HE6-sIB-MDAow&r=0Gd0WArIQ0esKTTtS15ZqBsmNMY-gnC2tCYxepz_Ukg&m=U96n-DP6TnVTtBsZ1KK6vNAgMAvnspzrdmjRg0zPi_4&s=Zw">www.ala.org/aboutala/committees/volunteer/frm_vol</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Choose ALA from the drop-down menu. You will have the option to choose from different committees; select EDI Assembly.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>I still have questions!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please contact Jennifer Shimada, chair of the ODLOS Advisory Committee and convener of the EDI Assembly, at
<a href="mailto:jennifer.shimada@gmail.com">jennifer.shimada@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-schools-must-teach-person-get-waiver-or-lose-funding">Michigan schools must teach in-person, get waiver, or lose funding</a> - Bridge, 8.10.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/post/its-dangerous-schools-not-require-masks-medical-experts-say">It's "dangerous" for schools not to require masks, medical experts say</a> – Michigan Radio, 8.10.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2021/july/swimming-vocabulary-growth-study/?fbclid=IwAR3dGm4nNfVtk4Qhm-oNQ6caCRuRyCnDaCD_RSnnfi_ICrtCoMgsF7_gt3g">Fit Kids, Fat Vocabularies: New study suggests exercise can boost kids’ vocabulary growth</a>
– University of Delaware, 7.26.21 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Seems I had a lot to share this week! Look for a Ready to Read Michigan update in the coming weeks, too.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Have a sunny weekend,<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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