January 2025 - Michlib-l

Charlevoix Library Employment Opportunity
by Ryan Deery 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

The Charlevoix Public Library is looking for our next great team member. Is it you? If empowering a local nonprofit, business, or community member to conduct their very best meetings or using your newest technology hack or favorite database to nail another patron question sounds like your jam, then the Charlevoix Public Library wants you to become our next full-time Meeting Room Coordinator and Adult Services Assistant. If you have a meticulously organized calendar, revel in clear, concise communication, and want to be part of a fun and passionate team, find out more here<https://www.charlevoixlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Meeting-Room-C…>. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to rdeery(a)charlevoixlibrary.org; preference given to applications received by January 28 at 5:00 pm. Ryan Deery Director, Charlevoix Public Library [cid:image001.jpg@01DB6742.333A8FE0]

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Join MCLS on January 23 for a Virtual Dialogue on The Future of Mental Health & Wellbeing in Libraries
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services’ new year of Virtual Dialogues starts on Thursday, January 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). The Virtual Dialogues are designed to provide opportunities for those in the library industry to connect and engage around various topics. In 2025, we hope to dive deeper into the future of libraries, and our first dialogue is around the future of mental health and wellbeing and the role libraries play in supporting their communities. MCLS Virtual Dialogues are not courses or webinars but is an opportunity to engage with others in the profession. Please plan to have your microphone enabled and camera on to participate. Register now at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues. If you have any questions, please reach out at engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org>. We look forward to connecting with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:de03d3a7-6c23-4f7d-89c8-9413422f4cfa] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Job Posting: Full-Time Adult Services Librarian
by Kathleen Kwiatkowski 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

The Auburn Hills Public Library is hiring a full-time Adult Librarian. Salary: $42,000-$52,000, DOE Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; sick & vacation time, defined contribution plan Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week including some nights and weekends Please see the attached job posting for more information. Email your resume, cover letter, and completed employment application<https://www.ahplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AHPL-Employment-Appli…> to Lindsey Ellison, ellisonl(a)ahplibrary.org by January 29, 2025. Thank you, [cid:93fc835b-5aad-4e75-84dd-357964342657] Kathleen Kwiatkowski Director (248) 370-8125 3400 E Seyburn Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326

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Free Webinar Series & Last Chance to sign up for Power Up Conference
by UW iSchool CE 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Free Spring Webinar Series Registration is now open from our FREE Spring Webinar series! * HOW Many Pieces? Board Game Collection Management, March 11 * Implementing Seamless Accessibility Services at Research Universities, March 18 * Inventory is Not Scary (Really!), March 25 Sign up for one or all three! Full details for each webinar can be found on our website: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/spring-webinar-series/ -- Power Up: A Leadership Conference For Youth Services Managers & Staff February 13-14, 2025 Virtual Conference Register today: go.wisc.edu/w2uvnu<http://go.wisc.edu/w2uvnu> Join youth services managers and staff for two days of virtual learning. Sessions will focus on leveling up your leadership skills, best practices for serving your community, and how to best support your team. This year's keynote speaker, Kyle Lukoff, is the author of several books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall, and his book Call Me Max has been banned in schools across the country. He is the recipient of the 2025 Children’s Literature Lecture award, and has forthcoming books for all ages on a variety of topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian. In addition to Kyle’s keynote, the upcoming Power Up conference will offer a diverse array of insightful sessions, including: * Data-driven to distraction: Reconsidering the role of vulnerability in a healthy library workplace * Leading Staff Through Change to Elevate Youth Services * The Right to Inclusion: How Libraries can Extend Privileges to the Underserved * Using Critical Literacy to Decolonize your Collections * And many more! Quick links: * For more information about Power Up 2025, visit its website<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2025powerup/?elqTrac…>. * View the conference schedule<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tU0OSUA4cuc4SudLShte97L8XeiPo3P-Ykf9u1l…>.<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tU0OSUA4cuc4SudLShte97L8XeiPo3P-Ykf9u1l…> * View details about sliding-scale registration costs<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2025powerup/power-up…> – Please direct any questions to ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu.

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Program Recommendation: Diane K. Boyd Author of A Woman Among Wolves
by Mick Howey 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

Hello Michlib, On Monday BPL hosted the author of *A Woman Among Wolves: My Journey Through Forty Years of Wolf Recovery *Diane K. Boyd. The event was fascinating and very well received. Diane was great and easy to work with. She is a thoughtful, enthusiastic and engaging speaker. Diane spoke about her 40 years working with wolf recovery, showed 2 short videos of her in the field, read from her book and then opened it up to Q & A, which lasted half an hour. Overall the program lasted about 70 minutes. The event was hybrid with Diane appearing on Zoom and the option for participants to view at the library. Here is Diane's contact info: 1. dianekboyd(a)gmail.com 2. website: www.dianekboyd.com/home 3. publisher: https://greystonebooks.com/products/a-woman-among-wolves 4. Fee: contact her as it is dependent on many variables Diane is going to be out of the country for a couple of weeks, so she might not respond immediately. Please let me know if you have any questions! Cheers, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/ Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Audiobooks and Public Libraries: 2024 Audiobook Survey Report
by Jim Flury 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

All, Please see attached, released yesterday Tuesday, January 14, Audiobooks and Public Libraries 2024 Audiobook Survey Report. Perhaps useful for collection development purposes. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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U.P. Notable Books Club Announces 2025 Meet-the-Author Events
by Victor R. Volkman 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

Dear esteemed librarians Please feel free to share any or all of the events with your patrons, regardless of whether you are above or below the bridge! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Official Seal of the U.P. Notable Books <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>*Reading local authors has great informational and educational value and contributes toward cultural enrichment. Continuing into their 6th year of book selections,*the U.P. Notable Books Club *is hosting a series of discussions with authors of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to engage community members with local authors. All residents of Michigan are invited to participate with no cost or obligation. To date, 45 authors have already appeared in the program and their appearances can be replayed on the*http://video.UPPAA.org* <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> channel. U.P. Notable Books Book Club organizer *Evelyn Gathu* (Crystal Falls, MI) has this to say about the Year 6 Notables: "This year's list of U.P. Notable Books looks really great. I love Nikki Mitchell and Carol Schultz—they are two top-notch U.P. Children's authors, so I was thrilled when I saw their names on the list. One of my favorite U.P. Notable Zoom chats is one we did a few years back with Raymond Luczak where he introduced me to ASL gloss, so I am so excited that he will be speaking with us again this year. It is also very touching that this year our two U.P. Notable Classics: /Lumberjack/ and /A Face in the Rock/ will have the author's loved ones speaking with us, William S. Crowe's granddaughters and Loren Graham's wife. This year's line-up has everything from regional history, to poetry, to guidebooks, to stellar fiction, and some really famous authors. I do hope you all join our book club!" From February 13th to December 11th, 2025 eleven new authors will do Zoom talks with readers (7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central). During these events, authors will reveal new background details as well as answer live reader questions about their work. Readers can buy books in advance or check them out from their local library, or inter-library loan to discuss with the authors. Many are now available in eBook editions at the Great Lakes Digital Library thanks to the efforts of Superiorland Library Co-op. Authors and their books participating in the upcoming sixth year include: * Nikki Mitchell – /Ellie and the Midwest Goodbye /(Feb 13th, 2025) * William S. Crowe* – /Lumberjack: Inside an Era in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan - 70th Anniversary Edition /(March 13th, 2025) * Raymond Luczak – /Animals Out-There W-I-L-D: A Bestiary in English and ASL Gloss /(Apr 10th, 2025) * Sharon Marie Brunner – /Michigan Indian Boarding School Survivors Speak Out: A Narrative History /(May 8th, 2025) * J. D. Austin – /The Last Huck: A Novel (/June 12th, 2025) * Joan H. Young – /How to Hike the North Country Trail: Not Quite a Guide /(July 10th, 2025) * Joseph Heywood – /Limpy's Adult Lexicon: Raw, Politically Incorrect, Improper & Unexpurgated As Overheard & Noodled /(August 14th, 2025) * Sharon Dilworth – /To Be Marquette: A Novel (Sept. 11th, 2025)/ * Carol L. Schultz – /The Story of Journey: The Great Horned Owl /(Oct 9th, 2025) * Loren Graham* – /A Face in the Rock: The Tale of a Grand Island Chippewa /(Nov 13th, 2025) * Larry Jorgensen – /Make It Go...In the Snow: A History of People and Ideas in the History of Snowmobiles /(Dec 11, 2025) *For our two Classic Notable Books, we will have family members hosting the talks. William S. Crowe's granddaughters Lynn Emerick and Ann McGlothlin will chat with us in March; Patricia Graham, Loren Graham's wife will speak with us in November. The complete event schedule is available online at www.UPNotable.com <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>, click on the "Join Book Club" menu item. “What inspires me the most about our club is the positive feedback from local authors and patrons alike,” says Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library, who is the creator and organizer of the club. “After every book club meeting we have, I get emails from patrons thanking me for creating the club.” She says that the library circulation has definitely increased because of the book club, indicating an increased love of reading the works of local authors in the community. *A few upcoming UP Notable Books Club 2025 authors: Raymond Luczak, Nikki Mitchell, J.D. Auston (from left)* Why local authors are less read, on the whole, than those widely publicized in mainstream media seems a matter of presumption or prejudgment. And Gathu agrees: “I think some people do not believe that books written by local authors are as good as those produced nationally, and this book club is really helping to deflate that stigma!” She says that she had read in the local paper that the first ever U.P. Notable Books List was created by the editors of the /U.P. Reader/ and UPPAA (Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association) in January 2020. This led her to contact UPPAA President, Victor R. Volkman, and he was thrilled with the idea of local authors interacting with the readers in the community. More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, /U.P. Book Review/, and UPPAA can be found at www.UPNotable.com <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. ** *UPPAA Logo - click here to visit <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)* **Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with more than 100 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing and publishing books. -- Regards, Victor R. Volkman, President L H Press Inc. www.LHPress.com

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Cardboard Wraps for Books/Multiple DVDs Available
by Deb Jeske 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

Houghton Lake has a surplus of cardboard wraps that work good for books and multiple DVDs. Can anyone use some of them? I have a couple boxes I can ship out via RIDES if you would like some. Thanks. Have a great day! Deb Jeske Finance & Facility Manager Houghton Lake Public Library 989-366-9230

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Library clerk opening at White Pigeon Township Library
by Perri Saunders 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

Please spread the word that White Pigeon is hiring! Due to a couple of retirements, White Pigeon is in need of a library clerk to work 15 hours per week on average. This person would also be involved in helping with bookmobile scheduling and general outreach services. Thanks! Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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MiYouth reminder - Tuesday, January 14
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

MiYouth Meeting Tuesday, January 14, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 PM Join LM's Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and guided discussion. This January we will be discussing summer programming, prizes, and more. MiYouth meets quarterly (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan. Looking forward to seeing you at the next "MiYouth TWOsday!" No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded, but shared notes will be sent out) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09 Password: 454345 Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers

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