Hello library land -

I am pursuing a PhD in Public Policy at the Muskie School of Public Service
at the University of Southern Maine. My dissertation explores digital
literacy education in Maine’s public libraries.

Please take my questionnaire at this link.
<https://forms.gle/qpuaCDEiAeHagSQ7A> The questionnaire should take 5-10
minutes. The survey is open to all librarians in Maine’s public libraries
that deliver or oversee digital literacy education to patrons. Any input
regarding your involvement in digital literacy education would be greatly
appreciated! 

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Sorry about that. :)

From Demco. Green with white text. Not brand new, but at least a few
hundred left in there.

SKU# 13627490

Hello,

We're joining the Minerva consortium in the future and with that transition, we're going to be issuing new library cards to our patrons. It got our staff to wondering what library cards look like at other Maine libraries. So... show me your cards! If you would, I'd love to get a picture of the front of your card (and the back to if you want) so I can see some of the designs that are out there. Plain or fancy, send along what you have. 

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Hi All,

Last week Lincolnville Community Library hosted Tim O’Brien, author of The Maine Roadshow: A Roadside Tour of the State’s History, Culture, Food, Funk & Oddities. He attracted a good audience who truly enjoyed his Slideshow of photos of his discoveries in the State of Maine. Tim was very personable, an excellent speaker and storyteller, and his slide presentation was very fun. 

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All the bills I've received regarding long-over due ILL's will be
addressed in October.

Thank you for your patience---and can you loan me some?

/"Man, oh, man, oh, friend of mine//
//All good things in all good time"/

We have seen a huge need for lunch foods at our campus. Students are eating the candy and coffee I supply at alarming and unhealthy rates; and students are showing up in class overstimulated, disruptive or crashing. Not necessarily the same but suggestive.
Can anyone recommend lunch type foods we can stock in our food pantry without refrigeration? We have some tuna and crackers, anything else? We have a microwave available.
This is particularly important in the face of a federal shutdown.
Thank you!
Ann Morrison Spinney

Hello everyone,

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 24 at 3:15 for our next statewide zoom. I'll send an agenda out as a reminder but we'll be talking reciprocal borrowing and telehealth among other topics. Please let me know if there is a topic you'd like to see included and get ready to share what's going on in your library. You know I'm going to ask! 

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Hello. This email is to let you know about a new program sponsored by
Thomas Memorial Library which will be taking place in-person in Portland
this *Saturday, September 30th at 10:00am. *Join us for our *Theaters of
Portland’s Past Walk, with Greater Portland Landmarks*:

*We’re partnering with our friends at Greater Portland Landmarks
<https://www.portlandlandmarks.org/> for a special month of Saturday
morning walks through some of Portland's most interesting historic
spots! This final tour, a stroll along a few blocks of Congress Street
(with some slight diversions), will be a trip back in time to explore the
numerous theaters that dotted 

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Please excuse any cross-posting. This is a huge win for digital equity if it is enacted. Please consider showing your support today...

In a HUGE win for libraries and advocates for an open internet, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed the reinstatement of net neutrality rules, starting with a vote of the full commission next month! Net neutrality is essential to libraries fulfilling our public mission. 

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Hello all,

Due to previous vacancies and promotions, the Baxter Memorial Library is
now hiring for a full-time Senior Library Assistant in Youth Services. The
posting is below and can also be viewed on the Maine State Library job
board here:
https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/jobdisplay.shtml?id=11945361

----

The Town of Gorham is a thriving community and one of the fastest growing
towns in Maine with a population of approximately 18,000. With a
flourishing urban village, steady industrial and commercial expansion,
plentiful recreation opportunities, a college campus, and Greater Portland
METRO public transit service, the Town of Gorham is a vibrant place to
live, work, 

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I have an extra hardcover Large Print edition of The River We Made by William Kent Krueger (9798885792073) free to the first responder on van delivery.

Josh Gauthier
he/him/his
Technical services library technician

200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 513-3004, ext. 3510

Visit us at LPLonline.org<http://lplonline.org/>

Hello All,
Please take the following survey in order to help MSL and the the Van
Delivery Task Force collect input and feedback about the Van Delivery Task
Force: *https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSLVanDelivery
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSLVanDelivery>*

*If you have already taken the survey, thank you, you do not need to take
it again! *It has been sent out on other listservs, by task force members
to their constituents, and by other means. We just want to make sure it
reaches everyone it should. Every library, whether currently on the van
delivery service or not, and every employee at those libraries, is welcome
to submit feedback. 

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Susan Taylor
Edythe Dyer Library
Hampden, ME

We have donated copies of "Small mercies" by Dennis LeHane and "The Wind
knows my name" by Isabel Allende looking for a new home. Van Delivery
only, first come first serve.

Susan Taylor
Edythe Dyer Library
Hampden, ME

Hello everyone,

The Maine State Library Quarterly Newsletter is a great way to share news about your library, highlight programs, share information about upcoming events, and help create connections within your Maine library community! We would LOVE for you to participate in our upcoming newsletter slated to be published online in mid-November. Your news items can be big or small, and we love pictures with captions. 

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Including Somali!

Eye safety information in many languages for the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | Eclipse2024.org<https://eclipse2024.org/instructions/languages.htm>
Eye safety information in many languages for the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | Eclipse2024.org<https://eclipse2024.org/instructions/languages.htm>
Information about the total solar eclipse in North America on April 8 2024!
eclipse2024.org 

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Great opportunity coming up at YCCC in Wells - 1/2 day in person event on Wednesday 10/18 - York Region Broadband & Digital Equity Forum. The registration link is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-region-broadband-digital-equity-forum-tickets-721295623627?aff=oddtdtcreator. This forum is being hosted by SMPDC. I've been participating in regular on-line meetings on this topic for the past few months with this group - excellent information and resources. 

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Hi All, There's a webinar coming up October 26 that may be of interest.
Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/session-79-libraries-in-disaster-arizona-and-vermont-tickets-726458084687?aff=oddtdtcreator

Boiling in Arizona. Drowning in Vermont.

Extreme weather hits everywhere in different ways more often and harder than ever. How are libraries responding in these crises? Can they help their communities respond if they themselves are under siege? 

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We have sizeable selection of duplicate titles, some with labels, some without, that we'd be happy to pass along to interested libraries or parties. This is a variety of Maine centric material, many centered around our region of the state, but not all. I have photos of titles for perusal, or you are welcome to stop by Prince and look in person. 

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The Carrabassett Valley Public Library is having its annual used book sale
under the tent in the library parking lot on Sugarloaf's Homecoming
Weekend: Saturday, October 7: 9-4 and Sunday, Oct 8: 9-12.

Those interested can help sort books on Friday, Oct 6 from 2-4 ( and get
first dibs on the books you might like for yourself.) We encourage people
to come to the tent at noon Sunday and haul off boxes of FREE books you
might want for your book sale. 

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We have some great donations that I would like to offer.

Just put your name next to what you want and it will go out on Thursday.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GaMCP9NAmx8EGGrrQjaGxtWpM39JtAxgEOAS
e0laHEo/edit?usp=sharing

Best,

Julie

Julie Hoyle, Director

Waterboro Public Library

187 Main St.

E.Waterboro, Me.04030

207-247-3363

Hello!

Baxter is so low on bags we couldn't pack up our whole delivery either
yesterday or today. Please help us get your books back to you, and send us
some spare bags if you have them! All sizes welcome.

Thank you!
Nissa

--
Nissa Flanagan
Deputy Director
Baxter Memorial Library
Town of Gorham
71 South Street
Gorham, ME 04038

Telephone (207) 222-1190
FAX (207) 839-7749 

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Parliamentary Procedure 101
October 17, 2023 - 1:30 pm - 3 pm CDTLibrarians encounter parliamentary procedures in a variety of places such as board meetings, the Faculty Senate, and association councils. This workshop provides a general overview of parliamentary procedure, introducing the concepts explained in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (In Brief), and a path to fully participate in meetings, identify effective functions, and formulate motions. Whether new to parliamentary procedures or needing a refresher, master the skills and confidence to navigate meetings effectively and contribute to impactful decision-making processes. 

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Hello all,

Along with your regions reps on the Maine Library Advisory Council (MLAC), we're pleased to open up registration for the Fall Council meeting (virtual). It will take the place of our regular statewide Zoom meeting in November. I pasted some of the details below but please register on the CE calendar https://maine-msl.libcal.com/event/11347775. 

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Hi all,

We are running very short on ILL bags of all sizes at Millinocket Memorial
Library. If you have some you can spare, we'd appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,
Diana & MML Staff

Hello Everyone,

Please help us spread the word: Millinocket Memorial Library seeks to hire
a full-time Operations Manager to oversee customer service, circulation,
library operations, and facilities maintenance. The Operations Manager will
also provide support in areas of collection development and resource
navigation.

For full details, qualifications, and how to apply visit
https://millinocketmemoriallibrary.org/jobs/

Thank you,

Heather

- Bates College Library is offering some Maine state government
documents to any library in the state.
- The list of offers is posted at
https://www.bates.edu/library/documents-offers-lists/
- Libraries have until Oct. 13, 2023 to review. Please e-mail Sharon
Saunders ([log in to unmask]) if you want any.

*University of Maine’s Wilde-Stein Club Celebrates 50 Years at Orono(Orono,
Maine)– The University of Maine will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of
the LGBTQ+ student club, Wilde-Stein, with two events this October, taking
place both on campus and online. Wilde-Stein was an early LGBTQIA+ student
club founded in September 1973. It was one of many student groups that
appeared on college campuses during the gay liberation movement across the
United States. What is unique about Wilde-Stein is that it not only
actively engaged the state of Maine in discussions about civil rights and
united Maine’s LGBTQIA+ people by holding the 

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Very cool, Rockland!

https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/rockland-public-library-now-offers-office-rental/178756

Mamie

--

Mamie Anthoine Ney

Director

Auburn Public Library

49 Spring St.

Auburn, ME 04210

207.333.6640 x 2020

[log in to unmask]

www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Maine Library Commission (2022 - present)
“The public library is where place and possibility meet.” - Stuart Dybeck

Hi all,

Fall is a busy season for Digital Maine Library webinars! All of the webinars are free, and all are welcome to attend.

First up: Jared Leadbetter provided an excellent Overview of Digital Maine Library webinar earlier this week. You can view the archive at your convenience:
https://my.nicheacademy.com/mslstaff/course/66286

There is newly scheduled webinar coming in October that will announce a very exciting new feature that public libraries can use to customize Digital Maine Library for their websites! 

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The Waterville Public Library Hosts the 5th Annual Nosh & Knock Off: An Interactive Mystery Event Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28th @ 6:30 pm

Waterville, Maine – The Waterville Public Library is planning to get away with criminal mischief again this October as it hosts “Nosh & Knock Off: An Interactive Mystery Event” -- an evening of mystery and magic at the Waterville Public Library on Saturday, October 28, 2023! This 5th annual fundraiser will be a live-acted, not-to-be-missed once-in-a-lifetime event! Nosh & Knock Off 2023 will feature an original script, Murder at the Epilogue Club, written and directed by 

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Hello all,

So sorry for the late reply for our free audio book! It has found a new home.

Thank you!
Diane Briggs
NCC Librarian

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Thanks and it is off...More to offer soon.

Julie Hoyle, Director

Waterboro Public Library

187 Main St.

E.Waterboro, Me.04030

207-247-3363

A patron just gave us a new copy of Patterson's 23rd Midnight. Happy to send
to a library that doesn't have it yet.

Julie

Julie Hoyle, Director

Waterboro Public Library

187 Main St.

E.Waterboro, Me.04030

207-247-3363

We do that as well - however, the occasional book gets taken off the
cataloging cart and gets into patrons hands when it should not.

*Janet Leston Clifford*

*she/her/hersCataloger*

*Minerva Cataloging Committee memberSouthwest Harbor Public Library*
338 Main Street
*PO Box 157*
*Southwest Harbor, ME 04679*
*207-244-7065 voice*
*207-244-3616 fax*
https://www.swhplibrary.org

I am listening to *The Mistress of Bhatia House *by Sujata Massey &
I am reading *The Book of Charlie *by David Von Drehle 

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As a cataloger, I’ll share what has worked for our library. Our acquisitions staff tuck a written note to the top of each item which has a circulation date that comes after the date the item arrived. The note stays in the item until that date passes and the folks who handle the clearing of processing know to leave those items for clearing until the date noted. This saves the need for adding/removing item messages. 

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*Circulating a title prior to its release date is a violation of our
customer agreements with various distributors. For your reading pleasure,
I’ve provided agreement terms for Ingram and Baker & Taylor.*

https://www.ingramcontent.com/libraries-page/terms-of-sale

https://gps.baker-taylor-site.com/Portals/43/documents/EarlyShipAgreement.pdf

*Catalogers:*
Upon cataloging an item prior to its release date, add a message to the
item record such as "DOES NOT CIRCULATE UNTIL [date]". If a staff member
tries to check out a book to a patron before the release date, they will
see this message. Keep the status "in processing" so the item is not paged.
In the bib information, continue to put in a 

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For free, 24 rubbermaid magazine files, color blue, standard size.

Stacy Mazur
Assistant Director
Prince Memorial Library
266 Main Street
Cumberland, Maine 04021
(207) 829-2215
https://www.princememorial.org/

Hi All,

Mantor Library needs large bags, please.

Thank you,
Sarah

Hello to all you wonderful people in library land,

We are planning to start a library newsletter to send via email and I am
seeking advice.

Here are a few questions:

1. Is there a free (and good) template available for a newsletter?

2. Is it worth it to use Mailchimp?

3. How often do you recommend we send a newsletter? Monthly, twice a
month, every other month? 

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Hello. This email is to let you know about a new program at Thomas Memorial
Library which will be taking place in-person AND virtually, tomorrow
night, *Thursday, September
21st at 6:30pm.* Join us for: *Big Trees of Northern New England, with
Kevin Martin:*

*Kevin Martin is a wooden boat builder and the author of a new field guide
<https://minerva.maine.edu/record=b4050180~S38>** to New England's big
trees. He will share stories of big trees around the region, along with
information about the history, management, and caretaking of these
impressive living parts of our landscape -- from old growth pine and
hemlock forests, to 

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Hello. This email is to let you know about a new program sponsored by
Thomas Memorial Library which will be taking place in-person in Portland
this *Saturday, September 23rd at 10:00am. *Join us for our* Eastern
Cemetery Walking Tour, with Spirits Alive*:

*Volunteers from Spirits Alive <https://www.spiritsalive.org/index.htm>, a
non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the
Eastern Cemetery, will take us through this oldest historic landscape in
Portland. Established in 1668, the cemetery is home to around 4,000
interred in marked graves and several thousand more in unmarked. We'll
visit the cemetery's unique field of underground tombs, the 

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Hi all -

Please see below for information about an upcoming program tomorrow being hosted in person and virtual at the Lewiston Public Library.

The 2023-2024 season of the Great Falls Forum kicks off on Thursday, September 21st, featuring Cara Valentino, CEO + President, and Brandon Hotham, MPH, Chief Client Experience Officer of the Dempsey Center. This free, public program will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. 

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Hi there. We just can't seem to catch up! We could use some medium & large
bags.

Thanks.

Michele

Hi, all,

November 11 falls on a Saturday this year. The federal holiday is on Friday,
the 10th. My weekend staff want to know if we will also be closed on
Saturday or just Friday. Having two closed days for Veterans' Day seems
excessive. What are other libraries doing?

Thank you,

Leslie

Leslie Rounds

Executive Director

Dyer Library/Saco Museum 

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Hi all!

Please, I beg of you, DOUBLE-CHECK THE LABELS before sending them via van
delivery.

Nearly a dozen books from a variety of libraries were sent in transit to
what should have been Bangor Public Library earlier this summer--over 2
months ago in many cases. But the labels on the bags were actually for
Bangor High School. 

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Thank you - the Wes Craven has a new home.

Julie

Julie Hoyle, Director

Waterboro Public Library

187 Main St.

E.Waterboro, Me.04030

207-247-3363

Hello all,

We have extra copies of two LP books free to anyone on van delivery.

The first is a softcover of Kate Morton's Homecomimg - 9780063297210
The second is a hardcover of Joanne Fluke's Pink Lemonade Cake Murder - 9798885791496

Free to the first interested responder(s).

Josh Gauthier
he/him/his
Technical services library technician

200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 513-3004, ext. 3510 

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We have a donated copy of Fountain Society by Wes Craven. It has a very cool
holographic cover and is in mint condition C1999 Our readers are not big
horror fans here so before I send it to the book sale I thought I would
check with some other libraries who might have fans or be one themselves. 

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Can someone please remind me how to help someone use Excel without signing
into Microsoft on our public computer?

Thank you,
Andrea

Andrea DeBiase
Library Director
Carrabassett Valley Public Library
3209 Carrabassett Drive
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
207-237-3535

Maine Library Commission (2022 - present)

Good afternoon everyone!

I am retiring on October 2! I have loved my 30 years here at the Edythe
Dyer Community Library, but now I’m ready for a change of pace. Keep a
lookout for a job posting soon, this is a wonderful place to work with
awesome people (both staff and patrons)!

If you find yourselves in the Bangor area on November 11, please stop by
The Stage Door (next to Penobscot Theatre) around 4 pm for my retirement
party.
Debbie Lozito, director
Edythe Dyer Community Library
269 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
207-862-3550
she/her

Hello. This email is to let you know about a new program at Thomas Memorial
Library which will be taking place in-person AND virtually, tonight,
*Tuesday, September
19th at 6:30pm.* Join us for an *ecomaine Virtual Tour, with ecomaine and
the Cape Elizabeth Recycling Committee:*

*Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash and recycling after you
throw it in the bin? **Join us for a "virtual” tour of ecomaine‘s
Waste-to-Energy and Single-Sort Recycling facilities. Learn about
how ecomaine implements the waste hierarchy in order to sustainably manage
over a third of Maine’s municipal solid waste and leave with 

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All games besides 3DS are now taken (if you want any/all of the 3DS games
left, put it on the spreadsheet or let me know). Thanks so much! We'll be
sending them out over the next three days through van delivery.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15fLTLvKIPwB-EF5fBW4OJOCG9jq0GkTAb4JvaErM4Q4/edit?usp=sharing

Hello folks. We have a bunch of exciting things happening at Scarborough Public Library next week that I wanted to share. I hope you don't mind; I'm really excited about this fun stuff.

On Tuesday, September 26, we have a visit from the Tinker Bus from Fiddlehead Arts at 10am YAY! and the amazing Betsy Sholl at 6:30pm. If you haven't read her new book of poetry "As If a Song Could Save You," I highly recommend it and her. It's gorgeous. This is in-person only because Betsy requested cozy, but open to all. Registration requested because of space limitations: 

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At Walker we are currently weeding some of our video games that haven't
gone out in the past few years. If you would like some and are on van
delivery, feel free to claim them on our google sheet. We have mostly PS4
and Xbox One games along with a small amount of Nintendo Switch, 3DS, and
Wii games. They do still have labels on the case.
If you'd like any of them, go into the google sheet and put your library
name in the "Claimed by" cells next to the game(s) you want. We will send
them to you 

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Do you LOVE event planning?

MLA has a great opportunity for you to get involved as the MLA Conference
Committee Chair. In this role you will help us plan, promote, execute, and
assess our annual conference. The MLA annual conference brings together
library workers from across Maine (and beyond!) for professional
development and networking.

This is a new role - so the right person will be able to co-design the role
with the MLA President, Vice-President, Past-President, Interest Group
Chairs, and other members of the conference planning committee. Please note
you must be an MLA member to chair a committee. 

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Good morning,

I am implementing a Makerspace in my high school library, and I am
wondering if anyone out there has a selection policy for this type of
collection that you would. be willing to share.

Thanks!
Sarah Enkosky
Librarian
Westbrook High School
Westbrook, Maine

Good morning.

I am seeking templates for art policies. Wiscasset Public has been "lent
several pieces of art over the years that are on permanent display. The
library is carrying insurance on these pieces. Recently, another individual
has offered to donate another piece of art for permanent display.

The Board of Trustees are interested in writing a policy that covers:
1. who pays the insurance,
2. how long the library would display these items before they were
considered library property and could then be sold
3. Not taking any items that have any restrictions 

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) have emerged as powerful tools that enhance and expand the role of libraries, empowering them to provide innovative services and experiences to their patrons. Delve into the myriad ways AI, VR, and other emerging realities intersect with library services and learn how libraries leverage these developments to redefine their work. 

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The book has been claimed!

On Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 3:47 PM Brittany Kashar <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Kennebunk Free Library has a copy of *Be Mine* by Richard Ford free to
> the first responder.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Brittany Kashar (she/her/hers)
> Circulation Services Manager
> Kennebunk Free Library
> 112 Main St
> Kennebunk, ME 04043
> (207) 985-2173 x106
> [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>

Hi Everyone!

If you are an elementary librarian, I need your help!

I am a middle and high school librarian who is the only certified librarian
in our district. We have three elementary school libraries, and those
libraries are run by Ed Tech IIIs. I do what I can to support them, and my
ultimate goal is to provide them with a bank of lessons that are linked to
the new AASL standards. That is my "pie in the sky" goal! It's a slow
process since I am also both the high school and the middle school
librarian! However, this 

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Folks,

The League of Women Voters - Downeast produced a superb program "Book
Banning: The Tip of the Iceberg?" The focus was book banning in an
historical and political perspective: tensions between First Amendment
rights and rights of parental control; whether and how book bans reflect
the tip of the iceberg of other coercive ambitions: controlling ideas,
controlling culture, controlling people, etc. What is happening in Maine
and around the country? 

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Kennebunk Free Library has a copy of *Be Mine* by Richard Ford free to the
first responder.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

We received the book "Along the Rails: A Survey of Maine's Historic
Railroad Buildings" via the van delivery today. There is no barcode and no
library markings of any kind. We'd love to know who it's from and why it
was sent to us! Thanks!

*Carrie Young*
Library Technician, *Bailey Public Library*
*P* 207-377-8673
*W* www.baileylibrary.org
*A* 39 Bowdoin St. Winthrop, ME 04364

*Readfield Community Library invites you to learn about energy efficient
updates for your home and auto with Efficiency Maine!*

Do you have questions about energy efficient updates for your home and
available rebates? Please join Andy Meyer, Residential Program Manager at
Efficiency Maine, for a virtual Zoom talk on Efficiency Maine’s residential
offerings including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electric vehicles,
insulation, and more! This event, hosted by the Readfield Community
Library, will be by Zoom on Thursday September 21st at 6:30pm. In this
presentation, Andy will cover the most cost-effective energy efficiency
investments you can make, how to 

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Hi there! I am wondering if anyone has a collection of book talks for the
MSBA titles.
Happy Monday!
Kelley

Hi all,
Please join us this Monday, September 18, for a training on Digital Maine Library! Can't make the session? No worries, it will be archived for later viewing at your convenience.

Digital Maine Library Overview
September 18, 3:30-4:30

Join Maine State Library's Jared Leadbetter for an overview of Digital Maine Library<https://library.digitalmaine.org/> (DML), the platform for Maine's statewide databases. Learn how easy it is to access DML, get an overview of the types of resources in DML, and glean some very helpful tips and tricks to searching DML. 

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ICYMI: Yesterday's Maine Calling was on The Role of Libraries. Lori and
Nancy - thank you for your excellent portrayal of Maine libraries. You were
both so on point highlighting library value. Listening to the episode has
me feeling so inspired. Nancy - what a gift to the library community as you
retire!

Aaron Rosenblum, from PPL, also called in with an important comment on
valuing library workers and fair wages. Lori thank you for sharing that MLA
is doing a wage study. As an informal update - we are in the process of
working with our hired consultant to 

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Going back to school can be a stressful experience for some students. ALA is sharing some useful resources for parents, educators, and community helpers:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
--- Back to School and Mental Health: Supporting Our Children for a Successful Year Ahead<https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children>
--- Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Warning Signs and Symptoms<https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health> 

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On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 4:20 PM Sophie Smith <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> We just received a lovely copy of Somebody's Fool by Richard Russo as a
> donation. We don't need extras--would you like a free copy?
>
> Sophie.
> --
> *Sophie Smith*
> *Assistant Director*
>
> *YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY*
> 15 Long Sands Road | York ME 03909
> 207-363-2818 | *yorkpubliclibrary.org <http://yorkpubliclibrary.org/>*
> 

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Hello,

We just received a lovely copy of Somebody's Fool by Richard Russo as a
donation. We don't need extras--would you like a free copy?

Sophie.

Dear Colleagues,

With the American Library Association (ALA) in the news, we know some of
you may be getting questions from the public. For more context, see this
article
<https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/american-library-association-president-marxist-lesbian-rcna98254>
.

The ALA (est. 1876) is a non-partisan, non-profit professional organization
that supports library and information services. Members consist of
libraries, library workers, library trustees, and library supporters. The
American Library Association: 

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Hello,
A patron has written a Young Adult Fiction book and is looking for an
editor. Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Andrea

Andrea DeBiase
Library Director
Carrabassett Valley Public Library
3209 Carrabassett Drive
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
207-237-3535

Maine Library Commission (2022 - present)

I wanted to share that the Liberty Library has a set of 7 books of
_Northeaster:
a story of courage and survival in the blizzard of 1952_ [Book set]
available for borrow. You can request via MaineCat at
https://mainecat.maine.edu/record=b18083469. The books were purchased with
a grant from the Maine Humanities Council.

We also have a book set of _Women Rowing North Book Club Set_ available to
borrow. 8 books in the set. https://mainecat.maine.edu/record=b18083453 

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*Lorrie Sanborn, Director*

*Hartland Public Library*
*16 Mill St.*
*Hartland, ME 04943*
*(207) 938-4702*

Hi everyone,

*Good Bad Girl* by Alice Feeney is free for anyone who wants it.

~Lorrie

*Lorrie Sanborn, Director*

*Hartland Public Library*
*16 Mill St.*
*Hartland, ME 04943*
*(207) 938-4702*

Hi All,

Last evening we had Maine author Marie Therese "Terry" Martin here at
the Rangeley Public Library to talk about her book "And Poison Fell
from the Sky". Her book is a memoir telling her story of growing up in
Rumford, ME in the shadow of the paper mill. She, a nurse, and her
husband, a doctor, came to believe that the mill was causing much of
the high rates of cancer in the region. She speaks passionately about
her subject and was well received by our patrons. Terry would love to
speak at other libraries to share her 

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Good morning, Fellow Librarians,

I highly recommend Maine author and Curler David Florig as a speaker for your libraries. His book, The Stones of Ailsa Craig, is an historical fiction curling novel and is a good read. He is an engaging speaker who has lots of interesting information in his novel which he shared with our diverse audience. The book takes place in Belfast, Maine and on the island or Ailsa Craig where the stones that are used in the game of Curling come from. We publicized the event focusing on his stories about curling and drew players from around 

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Please see the link below to apply:
https://www.servingschools.com/job/nzukjn/ed-tech-i-library-(full-time)/cape-elizabeth/me

This role is responsible for assisting the librarian and students/staff as
needed. It is a great position for someone who likes working with high
school students and wants set hours. It is a full time Ed Tech I role and
would be paid according to the collective bargaining agreement
<https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1215/CESD/2200058/Administrative_Support_Personnel_and_Educational_Technicians_I_CBA__2022-2025_.pdf>between
the school board and the Cape Elizabeth Education Association.

Lady Tan has found a new home.

Kathleen Kramer
Director, Harrison Village Library
4 Front Street, PO Box 597
Harrison, ME 04040
(207) 583-2970

We have a Large Print copy of Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See free
to the first responder!

Kathleen Kramer
Director, Harrison Village Library
4 Front Street, PO Box 597
Harrison, ME 04040
(207) 583-2970

Come join us!

Writer and educator J.R. Dawson will be reading from and discussing her debut novel, The First Bright Thing, in a livestream event with the Lewiston Public Library on Thursday, September 14th at 5:30 PM. This virtual only event is free and open to the public.

The First Bright Thing tells the story of Ringmaster – Rin, to those who know her best – who can jump to different moments in time as easily as her wife, Odette, soars from bar to bar on the trapeze. With the scars of World War I feeling more distant as the 

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Hi All, The Network of the National Library of Medicine has opened applications for libraries grants in:

Health Information Outreach
Period of Performance: July 15, 2024 - March 14, 2025
Amount: up to $20,000
Number of Awards Available: minimum of 8
Application Deadline: October 13, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Details: https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/health-information-outreach-award-region-7-2024-2025

Deborah A. Clark, MLIS
Library Management Specialist
Maine State Library
(207)233-2193
E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Please add your library next to the book to claim.
Some of the Maine ones are hardcover, some paperback. Feel free to ask if
it's important to you.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oFhCoN0t4ToudhFRQwYGya9bNW07aro1MEaOQBB0Jcw/edit?usp=sharing

Best,
Sue

Sue McClintock
Library Director

Carver Memorial Library
12 Union St. / P.O. Box 439
Searsport, ME 04974
207-548-2303
www.carverlibrary.org

*Please note that under the Maine Freedom of Access Act, documents and
correspondence, including email, relating to library business are likely to
be regarded as public records and may be subject to request unless
otherwise made confidential by law.*

The City of Rockland Public Library has a job opening for an on-call/sub and Saturday crew member. The Library is looking for bright, cheerful, organized individuals with a sense of humor and exceptional customer service skills, to work as a library circulation assistant on an on-call/sub basis, who will also be scheduled one Saturday a month, or more. 

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Hi All,

I’m hoping that you can spread the word about a fun presentation we have scheduled for Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30.

Tim O’Brien will share his slide show of photos of odd and interesting places in Maine that appear in his new book “The Maine Roadshow.”Tim is a photojournalist with many titles to his name. For nearly five decades, Tim O’Brien has worked in the communications side of the entertainment industry chronicling in print and capturing on film the latest and greatest that theme parks, amusements parks and attraction, roadside attractions, circuses, carnivals and side shows have to 

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Good afternoon

Do any other libraries who are non profits have raffles or silent auctions
as fundraisers? The Bethel Library has been doing raffles since before I
became director and I’m experimenting with the idea of doing a silent
auction. However, I’m concerned about Maine laws related to non profits
raising money this way. Does anyone have any incites or advice in these
regards? 

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Our library was using Amazon for our magazine subscriptions, since they have discontinued that program we are needing to find a new entity for managing magazine subscriptions. What are libraries using? I believe a similar question was asked towards the beginning of the year, but I was unable to find any answers in the archives. I'd appreciate any direction libraries could point us in. Thank you! Roycean Weyand Library Director Parsons Memorial Library 27 Saco Rd • Alfred, ME 04002 • 207-324-2001 Mon 11 - 6 • Tue 10 - 4 • Wed 11 - 6 • Sat 10 - 

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Hello all,

Following up on the 10th anniversary edition of Digger that I offered up a couple days ago, I just got this update from the publisher. Wanted to pass it along for those who were interested but missed out on the copy I have available.

Hi Librarians!

By now, a lot of you have received your FREE copies of Digger Unearthed by Ursula Vernon. We hope these find their ways into your stacks and onto your shelves. These were purchased for your library by Ursula's readers, a wonderful way of supporting her work as well as libraries. 

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Hey y'all,

We're partnering with our local nonprofit theater to host a Read & Watch
for *Killers of the Flower Moon*. If you've got a copy of the *standard
print book*, *Large Print book* or the *adaptation for young readers*
available, we'd greatly appreciate sending them our way.

We'll plan to hold them on our shelves for patron pickup through Oct. 3.
We'll send any unclaimed copies on their merry way home on October 4. 

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For bags! Any and all sizes welcome. Thank you for sharing!

Sam Clendaniel

Circulation Librarian

Springvale Public Library

443 Main Street

Springvale, ME 04083

207-324-4624

www.springvalelibrary.org <http://www.springvalelibrary.org>

Registration is now open for our Annual Conference, October 12-13, 2023 in Presque Isle, Maine!

Please join us in person or online for presentations and workshops on the theme "Maine Beyond Borders: Overcoming Obstacles."

To register, visit https://www.mainemuseums.org/event-5220010<https://www.mainemuseums.org/event-5220010?fbclid=IwAR0BXc_b2kzYMif1rtMqRmwzffGADpDv0RmpbO90syWiBxBsJH0utFPUzxQ>

To view conference schedule, visit https://www.mainemuseums.org/resources/Documents/Conference/2023Conference/MAM2023_Conference_Schedule.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3WLyP7VJGoKqYpzMQL0RWmWpuPFiji56SleVO_TPe_ZMyBpqh3MkHKjJw

To read more about the conference and Presque Isle, visit https://www.mainemuseums.org/Conference<https://www.mainemuseums.org/Conference?fbclid=IwAR3JfIphJ5a0tDmXbTARi5XN4pJX9A95plcWBKcI5rATTBgbnoalkDtTB_Y> 

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Holly was an amazing person and librarian.

https://bit.ly/4880RWR

Mamie

--

Mamie Anthoine Ney

Director

Auburn Public Library

49 Spring St.

Auburn, ME 04210

207.333.6640 x 2020

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www.auburnpubliclibrary.org

Maine Library Commission (2022 - present)
“The public library is where place and possibility meet.” - Stuart Dybeck

These are all surplus books, some used for book groups, never cataloged but a few have our address sticker inside.
If you are van-adjacent, please make your own arrangements with your van neighbor and let us know.

You will have to copy and paste this address into your browser:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14R12Oq-UP-FVSNIALxAz2lzrAiuj4KMl/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116505502109482607734&rtpof=true&sd=true

Thank you to everyone who found some good books J They will go out on our
Thursday delivery. I may have some more to offer soon.

Julie

Julie Hoyle, Director

Waterboro Public Library

187 Main St.

E.Waterboro, Me.04030

207-247-3363

Hello all,

One of our patrons donated us a copy of "The Jerry McNeal Series, a
Paranormal Snapshot Collection Volume 3: (Books 7-9) Wicked Winds, Mystic
Angel, Uncanny Coincidence (The Jerry McNeal Series Clean & Cozy
Collection)" by Sherry A Burton.
Free to any library on van delivery whou would like it.

Thanks,
Alex

It's time to gear up for the '23-'24 Great Maine Book Tournament! Not sure
what that is? Check out our website
<https://greatmainebooktournament.weebly.com/> to learn more.

You can access the registration form on the website.

Here is this year's reading list (which you can also find on the website)
*2023-2024 GMBT Reading List
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vZVqWbAJrpwegZpnoQx4mEWyLdFDGrIy0ahXm2vXPOg/edit?usp=sharing>*

I've also added a few sample questions to the FAQ page to give people a
feel for what to expect in the Kahoots. 

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Hi Everyone in Library Land,

I just wanted to share an awesome program that I had about Oyster Aquaculture and the Maine Oyster Trail. The speakers were Annie Fagan and Jaclyn Robidoux from the Maine Sea Grant and they looked at the life cycle of oysters and in particular how Maine's oyster culture has been expanding since the 1970s. The second half of the program was on the Maine Oyster Trail and how marketing and aquatourism around Maine is helping local farmers and a variety of tangential businesses. I would highly recommend this program and we had a great turnout 

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Do you LOVE event planning?

MLA has a great opportunity for you to get involved as the MLA Conference
Committee Chair. In this role you will help us plan, promote, execute, and
assess our annual conference. The MLA annual conference brings together
library workers from across Maine (and beyond!) for professional
development and networking.

This is a new role - so the right person will be able to co-design the role
with the MLA President, Vice-President, Past-President, Interest Group
Chairs, and other members of the conference planning committee. Please note
you must be an MLA member to chair a committee. 

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Hello all!
The Friend Memorial Library is looking for a couple of copies of *The Woman
in Black* by Susan Hill for our Mystery Book Group October Meeting on
October 17th. Thanks so much!
Best,
Catherine

We received some great donations of books that we already own and I would
like to share them with you. Please put the name of your library next to any
item you would like and we will send it out on the van this Thursday.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GaMCP9NAmx8EGGrrQjaGxtWpM39JtAxgEOAS
e0laHEo/edit#gid=0

Thanks,

Julie

Julie Hoyle, Director

Waterboro Public Library

187 Main St.

E.Waterboro, Me.04030 

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Hello!
We have 4 paperback copies of "Luncheon of the Boating Party" by Susan
Vreeland that we can send to any library on the van who would like them.
First responder gets them - thanks!
Wanda

Wanda Vaughn-Carr
Arlene Jacques
Casco Public Library
P.O. Box 420
Casco, ME 04015
(207)627-4541
www.cascopubliclibrary.org <http://www.casco.lib.me.us>
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Hello. This email is to let you know about a new program sponsored by
Thomas Memorial Library which will be taking place in-person in Portland
this *Saturday, September 16th at 10:00am. *Join us for: *Homes of
Portland’s Golden Age Walk**, with Greater Portland Landmarks*:

*We’re partnering with our friends at Greater Portland Landmarks
<https://www.portlandlandmarks.org/> for a special month of Saturday
morning walks through some of Portland's most interesting historic
spots! This next tour explores the architecture and history of the Spring
Street/State Street neighborhood, a vibrant district adjacent to the
Congress Street Arts District. Once considered “the most beautiful
neighborhood 

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Hello All,

The Rockport Public Library will be closed from Oct 2nd to early November
to replace our damaged flooring. We are hoping to reopen to the public
the week of November 6th.

We will be shutting off the ability to request items through ILL on Sept
25th in hopes that things won't build up in an awful way at your libraries
or at the sorting warehouse. We will also be asking patrons to hold items
at their homes for the duration of the closure. We apologize in advance for
issues this causes to the greater library community. 

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Hello!
We have a patron who recently purchased (and adores) a Kindle Paperwhite,
but... it doesn't support CloudLibrary. She is looking for a free service
that would allow her to borrow books. She has written a request to Amazon
and spoken to several area libraries as well. I wondered if anyone out
there had any experience or ideas I hadn't turned up via Google. 

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The following books are now available in the Professional Development Collection:

Cassell, K. A., & Hiremath, U. (2023). Reference and information services: An introduction. 5th ed. Facet Publishing.

Getz, K., & Brodsky, M. (Eds.). (2022). The data literacy cookbook. Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association. 

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Good afternoon, all,

Our little granite library has really suffered from the humidity we've
been experiencing this year. I've had to weed out a depressing quantity
of books that were damaged by mildew and mold, many being core items
that need to be replaced. Does anyone know of grant providers that would
be looking for applicants in this situation? I'm hoping to apply to a
few places this fall so we can build our collection back up. 

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Greetings, MELibbers!

For all of you community engagement and outreach librarians and programmers out there, this one is for you. If you'd like to meet up with other library programmers and work toward ways for libraries to collaborate more, join us for a casual brainstorming session at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick on Friday, September 22 at 2 p.m. 

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Design Thinking in LibrariesOctober 16, 18 & 20, 2023: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm CDT
In an era of rapid technological advancements and evolving user expectations, libraries face the ongoing challenge of staying relevant and engaged with their communities. Design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem-solving, offers a powerful framework for librarians and staff to foster innovation and create exceptional user experiences. 

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Good afternoon,

Norridgewock needs 2-3 medium or large bags please.

Thanks. We appreciate it.

Kelli Dorais
Norridgewock Public Library
40 Mercer St.
P.O. BOX 7
Norridgewock, ME 04957
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And here's what I should have been sending y'all.

Meet NELA's 2023
Emerson Greenaway Award Recipient!
Janet McKenney

Did you already register, but you would like to add-on a ticket to the
Sunday night Banquet & Emerson Greenaway Award Presentation?

*Attendee Add-Ons*
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/1>

Other Reminders

Hotel Deadline-9/14
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/2>
| #NELA2023
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/3>

Hotel Reservation Reminder

Reservation Cut-Off for NELA Group Discount: September 14th

*Hotel Information*
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/2>

Thank You Sponsors! 

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It's JANET!!!

Meet NELA's 2023
Emerson Greenaway Award Recipient!
Janet McKenney

Did you already register, but you would like to add-on a ticket to the
Sunday night Banquet & Emerson Greenaway Award Presentation?

*Attendee Add-Ons*
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/1>

Other Reminders

Hotel Deadline-9/14
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/2>
|
#NELA2023
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/3>

Hotel Reservation Reminder

Reservation Cut-Off for NELA Group Discount: September 14th

*Hotel Information*
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/2>

Thank You Sponsors!

*Premium Sponsor*
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/4>

*Featured Speaker Sponsor*

*Premium Sponsor*
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/5>

*Featured Speaker Sponsor*

*Sponsor*
<http://nela.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b918de33-d619-4f58-a42f-29493d080f0a/6>

*Educational Assistance Sponsor* 

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Thank you so much to all who sent them!

Jill McElderry

Fall Online Courses

Introduction to Records Management<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/introduction-to-records-management/>, Oct 2 - Nov 12

Register by Sept 17 and save 10%

This course will provide an overview of records management principles, practices, and tools to use for establishing or continuing a records management program and connecting it to your other information work.

That’s Fake News! The Library’s Role in Addressing Misinformation in Your Community<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/thats-fake-news-the-librarys-role-in-addressing-misinformation-in-your-community/>
Oct 2 – Nov 12, Register by Sept 17 and save 10% 

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Hi All, Hope you can attend the first NE Summit on Climate Adaptation on November 8, 9:30- 12:30. https://mailchi.mp/suffolknet.org/northeast-summit-on-climate-adaptation-for-library-facilities?e=2952219f4d . <https://mailchi.mp/suffolknet.org/northeast-summit-on-climate-adaptation-for-library-facilities?e=2952219f4d>

Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AdGaTERbSryDrJZqA0LaoA#/registration .

This kick-off summit is the first joint partnership of all Northeast State Libraries in support of adaptive resilience solutions for libraries facing the effects of climate change to their buildings and communities. The focus will be on facilities adaptation and include practical takeaways, concrete steps, and suggestions for improvement. Each session will be inclusive of libraries at all budget levels. Routine repairs, incremental upgrades, and manageable changes will be covered, as together libraries plan for 

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On October 13, we will celebrate Cidney's incredible life journey and our
LBGTQ+ heroes
<https://securelb.imodules.com/s/300/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=300&gid=1001&pgid=3365&cid=8381&appealcode=2401>

Dear Friend,

Performer, musician, and activist Cidny Bullens has lived a life so
colorful, far-reaching, and inspiring that Sir Elton John said of his
autobiography *TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rock Star*, “It’s an
extraordinary story of an exceptional human being. What a story! What a
life!” 

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Hello, Friends!

Have you hosted the Welcoming Library?

Or built a Welcoming Library in yourt space with our assistance?

This Maine-made book project will be discussed on MAINE CALLING on Friday, 9/15/23 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

MPBN would love to hear from you!

Participate by emailing [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>, calling 1-800-399-3566, posting to their Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MaineCalling> or Instagram  <https://www.instagram.com/mainecalling/?hl=en>pages. You can email ahead if you cannot be on the phone or social media at that time. THANK YOU!

Hello, We urgently need 6 more copies of _This is Happiness _ by Niall
Williams for our "Bonney Readers" reading group for their next read.

Thank you in advance for any copies you can provide!

Sharon

Hi,

Auburn Public Library is also running low on bags. If anyone has any large
bags to spare, that would be great.
Thanks!

Kim Banning
Interlibrary Loan Technician
Auburn Public Library
207-333-6640 ext 2002
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Hi all,

We've got an extra brand new hardcover copy of Digger: Unearthed by Ursula Vernon-the recently released tenth anniversary edition (9781956000269). Free to the first respondent on van delivery.

Josh Gauthier
he/him/his
Technical services library technician

200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 513-3004, ext. 3510

Visit us at LPLonline.org<http://lplonline.org/>

Hi everyone,

We have a patron who is a veteran and is resubmitting information to the
VA. He has been sent to us by a paralegal with the old chestnut "Go to the
library." They have told him he needs a grant writer or someone skilled at
persuasive writing. Now, I can do one of these things, but he is looking
for someone to spend a significant amount of time (he says 2 hours but I'm
thinking it's going to take more) as a "side job" to do this for him and I
don't have this time. He is willing 

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Hi, all,

Camden Public Library could use some bags!! This is the second because we are nearly out.

Thank you in advance,

Lynne O'Leary Annis
Circulation Supervisor

Camden Public Library
55 Main St.,
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3440
Lynne: with an e at the end

Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon. - E.L. Doctorow

Hi,
Lithgow Library would gratefully take any extra bags off your hands.

Thanks!

Sarah

Sarah Curra Schultz-Nielsen

Director
Lithgow Public Library
45 Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME 04330

www.lithgowlibrary.org<http://www.lithgowlibrary.org>
www.facebook.com/LithgowPublicLibrary<http://www.facebook.com/LithgowPublicLibrary>

207.626.2415

Scarborough Public Library and the Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the library’s new director, Richard “Chip” Schrader. Schrader brings years of experience in library work, most recently as the director of the Louis P. Goodall Memorial Library in Sanford, Maine. Schrader is replacing Nancy Crowell, who is retiring after 46 years of exemplary service at Scarborough Public Library. Schrader will join the organization on October 1. 

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Hello folks.

On Thursday, Sept 14 there is a Maine Calling program about libraries. Yay! Listen, call in, and share with your pals if you feel so inclined. It's from 11am-12pm, with a rebroadcast at 7pm.
Their description: Libraries today are about much more than lending books. We talk with Maine library leaders about the rapidly expanding role of libraries, especially with demand for digital services and access to technology. And we learn about the challenges librarians face in these changing times, from being more inclusive to navigating political controversies to making the most of limited budgets. 

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The Scarborough Public Library seeks an energetic, personable, and detail-orientated individual to lead our Circulation team. The Circulation Manager facilitates a positive experience for library patrons by effectively managing all functions of the circulation department, the first point of contact for library users.

The Circulation Manager provides direct assistance to patrons through the circulation of materials while also completing the many administrative duties of the position. As a member of the library’s management team, the Circulation Manager works with the Library Director and other department heads to formulate circulation and general library policies and procedures. 

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I have a high school teacher who loves Newsela, but the content is now
extremely limited because it has become mainly subscription-based. Does
anyone know of any resources similar to Newsela that are either free or
reasonably priced? The teacher loved having the ability to adjust the
reading levels and really likes the activities, questions, lessons, etc. I
thought I would suggest Readworks, but you can't change the reading level
or lexile of individual articles. I would appreciate any ideas you have!
Thank you! 

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Hi all,

The US Senate will be holding a hearing on banned books next Tuesday at 10am. I think it will be very interesting and it looks like there will be multiple perspectives represented in terms of witnesses giving testimony.

https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-activity/hearings/book-bans-examining-how-censorship-limits-liberty-and-literature (It looks like it will stream live on this page.)

~ Wynter 

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We were donated some items, including some light novel sets, that we are happy to share.

They are free to anyone on the van--just put your library's name next to the item(s) you want.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KswH8IxauXjaOvwfPxdo8VmSGo937_64r0dkrF49VwM/edit?usp=sharing

Thank You,

Sarah Treadwell (she/her)

Cataloging & Special Collections

Brewer Public Library

100 South Main Street

Brewer, ME 04412

(207) 989 7943

Has anyone seen this book, The Mama Natural Week By Week Guide by Genevieve
Howland that belongs to Vose Library? We put it on the van for delivery
back to Vose Library on 8/24 and they haven't received it yet.
Thanks for checking.

Susan Atwood and Reba Stewart, librarians
Winterport Memorial Library
229 Main St., PO Box 650
Winterport, ME 04496

Hi All,
The Julia Adams Morse Library in Greene is having our annual Book Sale on Saturday from 9-2. Whatever books are left at 2 are free for the taking. Many of the books are brand new or were donations that have been read once. If you are connected to Little Free Libraries, please let them know that all are welcome to pick up books after 2. Happy Friday! 

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Free copy of the Dvd SUPER SIZE ME. Available to anyone in the van
delivery service.

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[image: University of Maine at Fort Kent - LIFE at UMFK: Learn. Innovate.
Find. Engage.]*Brenda Pelletier*
*Library Specialist CL2 • Library*
[image: phone number] (207) 834-7523 <+1-207-834-7523>
[image: website] library.umfk.edu
*University of Maine at Fort Kent*
Blake Library • 23 University Drive
Fort Kent, ME 04743
[image: LIFE at UMFK: Learn. Innovate. Find. Engage.]

Greetings, salutation, and welcome back to another on the beyond, outside my lane, in over my head edition of the High Demand Hold Digest - your peephole into the world of items that people need in greater demand than we have.

If there has been one consistent thread throughout the first quarter of the 21st century, it is this - expect the unexpected. And while the world bludgeons us with that truth repeatedly, it still comes as a surprise when the impossible or unthinkable happen. 

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The Scarborough Public Library is seeking substitutes to cover its Circulation Desk. Duties include checking out library materials, registering new patrons, and packing materials for van delivery. Prior library experience is required, preferably using Sierra software. Hours may also be offered in the Youth Services and Adult Services departments depending on the qualifications of the applicant. 

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As promised, here's another batch of free book club books! We can send these to anyone on van delivery.

The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkle - 11
Grayson by Lynne Cox - 8
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech - 8
One Thousand White Women: The Journals of Mary Dodd by Jim Fergus - 6
Glory Over Everything by Kathleen Grissom - 5
Once Upon a Town by Bob Greene - 6
The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig - 4
Circe by Madeline Miller - 6
The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes - 6 

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Hi Everyone!

Free to good home, audiobook, A Dance with Dragons, by author George
R.R. Martin.

Thank you!

Diane Briggs
NCC Librarian

Coastal Maine: A Maritime History by Roger F. Duncan. This was a donated
book that I added to collection, but it hasn't gone out in 3 years. Someone
else want to give it a try?

" A sprightly history of maritime Maine through four centuries." 573 pages

Barb Rehmeyer
Liberty Library

Hello, Minerva Catalogers ~

Please join us for the Minerva Cataloging Roundtable Friday, September 8,
10am.

To join the meeting, please click on this Google form
<https://forms.gle/zZqbmRGkXjALAsd77>. (Filling out the form shows that you
are attending and will take you to the zoom link.)

*If you are not able to access Google forms, please contact a committee
member directly for the zoom link.* 

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Tonight's the night! Simpson Memorial Library will be hosting Tess
Gerritsen at the Golden Grange Hall 928 Main Rd., Carmel, at 7:00.
This event is free and open to the public! Tess will give a
presentation of her books and also give a preview of her newest book
coming out in November. Books will be available for sale and there
will be light refreshments. If you have any questions, please call at
207-848-7145 or message us on Facebook Simpson Memorial Library 

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Hello All, Before Nancy Crowell moves on to her next life adventure, I want to wish her a very happy retirement and thank her for her exemplary service to her colleagues and patrons. Nancy has led the Scarborough Public Library as director for over 45 years and though I have collaborated with her for only 10 of those years, her leadership, dedication, and professionalism have inspired me in my work to support local library personnel and trustees to improve services and respond to ever-evolving community needs. 

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Hi all,
Please join us for some trainings this fall about Digital Maine Library! These trainings are intended to provide an overview of each resource-great for those new to the resource or looking for a refresher that will include new features. All of these webinars are free!

Can't make a session that interests you? No worries, all of them will be archived for later viewing at your convenience. Please sign up for all that interest you and you'll automatically receive a link to the archive. Please let me know if you have any questions. Many thanks!
Beth 

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Leverage and Indian Summer are gone but still have:

The Knick - first season
Dead Still

Barb
Liberty Library

Greetings!

Does anyone know if the new Scontras Center has a website yet? (Learned about it from a recent episode of Maine Calling.)

If so, what is the URL?

Thank you,
Barbara

Barbara Bartley, Librarian
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield ME 04937

(207) 453-5195<tel:(207)%20453-5195>

Good afternoon,

The Buck Memorial Library will be closed from September 24th-October 16th,
reopening on Tuesday October 17th at 10:00 am. We will be installing new
custom-made shelves, and new carpeting. During this closure, we will cease
all programming, and interlibrary loan. Although there will be noticeable
activity at the library, no one other than authorized personnel will be
allowed to enter due to safety concerns. Feel free to borrow extra
materials through September 23rd to get you through the weeks we will be
closed. We look forward to re-opening our doors on October 17th and showing
you all the 

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Anyone get wished a happy "National Read a Book Day?"
Jackie @ the Maine State Prison

All have stamps and labels but gently used:

Indian Summer - First season, 2nd season
Leverage - 1st, 2nd, & 3 seasons
The Knick - first season
Dead Still

Van delivery, please

Barb Rehmeyer
Liberty Library

Happy September, everyone!

If anyone is interested in using the iREAD resource guide for your 2024 summer programming, now is the time to order!

If you're wondering: "What in the name of Nancy Pearl is that!?" or "Wait, what happened to CSLP?"

You can get a bit more info here:
https://www.mainehumanities.org/books/maine-state-library/iread/

And, as always, you are more than welcome to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns! 

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Hi, Folks,
Camden is nearly out of ILL delivery bags! We'll take any and all!!

Best,
Lynne O'Leary Annis
Circulation Supervisor

Camden Public Library
55 Main St.,
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3440
Lynne: with an e at the end

Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon. - E.L. Doctorow

Good morning, all -

Pittsfield needs a half dozen large bags, please - but we have scads of DVD
packing materials for any library that may need it. Thank you!

Up for grabs – Free – Van delivery

*Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases/Holes, Paul*

Lee M. Koenigs

Library Director

Libby Memorial Library

Community Friendly Connection Co-Chair

Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

207-934-4351

Are other libraries currently having problems with Library World?
We're experiencing major delays in all functions. We've tried shutting
down a few times with no luck. We've contacted Networkmaine and they say
our speed looks fine on their end.
Thanks for feedback.

Susan and Reba
Winterport Memorial Library

Posted on behalf of: Sarah Norsworthy - [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

If you are interested in reading and discussing picture books with other adults - please consider joining this doctoral research study.

Books will be provided. Where Are you From? The Little House Of Hope, Watercress and Wherever I Go

This opportunity is for any adult in NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME. 

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Hello Library Friends,

I wanted to share the news that Maine author Mary Morton Cowan’s has
recently released the middle-grade novel, *TROUBLE IN NATHAN’S WOODS*, and
is looking to do school and library events. I have seen Mary present and
she is engaging and informative as she brings history to life.

*TROUBLE IN NATHAN’S WOODS* begins in 1917. The First World War rages in
Europe, yet eleven-year-old Nathan learns that enemy spies lurk in New
Hampshire, where he lives in his family’s lumber camp—and they intend to
burn the woods! Convinced that Pa’s new German woodsman is a spy, Nathan
 

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Island Readers & Writers (IRW), a nonprofit in Southwest Harbor, ME invites you to the 2023 Dear Teacher conference at the Collins Center in Orono, ME on October 5 & 6, 2023!

Dear Teacher is a new professional development opportunity designed for those working with children pre-K–8 in schools and libraries. Whether you want to learn new strategies for teaching writing, incorporate art, inspire students with music, use books to celebrate diversity and create belonging, or boost young learners’ confidence in their storytelling—we have a session for you! 

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Below is a list of free webinars and workshops for the month of September. For more information and to register, visit the statewide CE calendar at https://maine-msl.libcal.com/calendar?cid=10791&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=10791&inc=0.

Remember, even if you can't make the scheduled webinar time, register anyway so you'll get a link to the recording.

ONLINE CONFERENCES

There are no conferences for September 

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I have to share the success of the Liberty Library Summer Reading program.
Participants donated $885 to the Liberty Area Food Pantry by reading.
Readers read for 30-minutes a day this summer in order to mark off a circle
on their Reading Record. They could read the book themselves or listen to a
book read aloud ... or a combination of both. The majority of participants
marked off 40 days = $20! 46 people turned in their records: 25 children, 5
teens, and 17 adults. 

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Hello Everyone,

I'm looking for suggestions on email utilities that permit sending bulk
mail to patrons, such as newsletters and event announcements. My present
email utility (Zoho mail) does not allow sending these.

Thank you for your suggestions!

Brenda

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she, her

Brenda Lynn Gould, Director
West Paris Public Library
(Arthur L. Mann Memorial)
226 Main Street, P.O. Box 307
West Paris, Maine 04289
207-674-2004
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https://www.westparislibrary.org
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064683487303

Hi everyone,

Over the past week or so, Skidompha Library has been struggling with our
Wordpress password being reset by someone (or something) we don't know. We
are trying our best to reset passwords and resolve this issue but wanted to
give everyone a heads-up/reminder to be watchful of their websites and
email security. We would also love to hear from anyone else who might have
dealt with a similar issue and what you did to resolve it. 

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Kristina Landi, Director
Lincolnville Community Library
208 Main Street
Lincolnville, ME 04849
207-706-3896
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www.lincolnvillelibrary.org
Hours: Tues. 3-6, Wed. 2-5, Fri. & Sat. 9-12

We no longer use book pockets in our library but I have a half box or about 200 pockets and cards that are free for the taking.

Kristina Landi, Director
Lincolnville Community Library
208 Main Street
Lincolnville, ME 04849
207-706-3896
[log in to unmask]
www.lincolnvillelibrary.org
Hours: Tues. 3-6, Wed. 2-5, Fri. & Sat. 9-12

The Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library, a nonpartisan office of the Maine Legislature, is accepting applications for THREE (3) open positions: library assistant, library associate, and associate law librarian. Postings for all positions are below.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE
Augusta, Maine

The Maine Legislature's Law and Legislative Reference Library, a nonpartisan staff office of the Legislative Council, is seeking applicants for the position of full-time LIBRARY ASSISTANT. This position provides circulation services to library users, collects articles for the library's news collection, updates the library's serial publications, and performs clerical duties, which support the library's public services and 

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Love a seaside story time? We have an opening!

Hello library land,

Patten Free Library has an opening for a Children's Services Assistant. We
are located in Bath, right on the water with a lovely community. We hope
you'll consider applying!

Hello all-

Here is an agenda and link for our next zoom call which will be this coming Tuesday, September 5 at 3:15. The Zoom info is the same and also pasted below. It’s going to be a bunch of updates so please be prepared to share yours too 😉

* Updates from Lori
* Van delivery and database task force updates
* MSL Outreach services overview and conversation
* October is STEM In Libraries Month!
* Upcoming MSL events
* You updates here! 

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Please help our friends at Starnet and the Space Science Institute (the NASA@MyLibrary folks) decide what direction they next go in with their work by taking their survey.

Their information:

One of the most common requests from STAR Net Partner Libraries is "can you help us partner with our local school?" ALA has some good resources HERE<https://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/professional-tools/school-public-library-partnerships> and ALSC even has a list of successful partnerships you can view HERE<https://www.ala.org/alsc/aboutalsc/external-relationships/schoolplcoop>. We also know that Community Dialogues<https://www.starnetlibraries.org/deia/community-dialogues/> are an especially meaningful way to identify goals for collaboration in your community. 

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Patten Free Library is pleased to support the annual return of the Bath Book
Bash to Library Park on Saturday, September 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The 2023 Bath Book Bash will welcome 35 children's, middle grade, and YA
authors and illustrators, including Newbery Honor Award winners Rajani
LaRocca, Cynthia Lord, and Rodman Philbrick; Katahdin Award winners Chris
Van Dusen and Kevin Hawkes; and New York Times bestselling
author-illustrator Matt Tavares. 

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