January 2025 - Michlib-l

Register today for Lead the Way: Libraries at the Heart of Community Engagement
by UW iSchool CE 28 Jan '25

28 Jan '25

Lead The Way: Libraries At The Heart Of Community Engagement 2025 Conference April 21-22, 2025 Hybrid Conference Don't wait! Sign up today for Lead the Way 2025 Conference. This year you can attend in Madison, WI at the Pyle Center or ONLINE! Join us as we delve into strategies for building and maintaining relationships, programming for your community, and understanding what it means to be a community partner. Register today: go.wisc.edu/7g5grl<https://go.wisc.edu/7g5grl> Cost: $325-$200 Kathy Barri will kick off the conference on Monday morning. Kathy Barri is an enrolled member of Gaa-miskwaabikaang (Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa)<https://www.redcliff-nsn.gov/?elqTrackId=DE0625C5192FA30FBB860F7E32A464F5&e…>. She has served as the Library Assistant for the Ginanda Gikendaasomin (We Seek To Learn) Tribal Library<https://www.redcliff-nsn.gov/library/?elqTrackId=BCA65C94B47BE60FC1615B013F…> since 2018, seeing the library through major changes like a move to a new building in 2021 and joining the Northern Waters Library Network<https://redcliff.northernwaters.org/?elqTrackId=4C7B2FB36D0ECEC87E25F0BF95A…> in 2022. Hear from Stephen Jackson Tuesday morning. As a motivational speaker and founder of Global CommUnity Associates, Stephen brings a wealth of experience in equity, anti-racism, and restorative practices. He values public service and contributing to people’s lives through utilizing both Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices to create positive and safe cultures for organizations and communities. In addition to our amazing keynotes attend sessions such as: * Let’s Learn Together: Creating Infrastructure to Support Safe and Meaningful Programming * Friends for a Season, Friends for a Reason: Building resilient library partnerships * Harnessing Civic Engagement through Library Initiatives * Partnering with Local Service Organizations for Academic Library Success * Creating Opportunities to Expand Gender Inclusion at your Library * And more! Key links: * For more information about Lead the Way 2025, <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/engage/2025-lead-the-way-libr…> visit its website<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/engage/2025-lead-the-way-libr…>. * View the full conference schedule.<https://leadtheway2025.sched.com/?elqTrackId=E3C26C2B3AAE7647D12EDCCEDF0872…> * View the virtual only schedule<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RrfmUj5d2JVUzjHIbAKKt_6dfy7rfZuhvcPn1N…> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RrfmUj5d2JVUzjHIbAKKt_6dfy7rfZuhvcPn1N…> * View details about sliding-scale registration costs<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/engage/2025-lead-the-way-libr…>. Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Ex-Officio Board Members
by Erin Schmandt 28 Jan '25

28 Jan '25

If you have an ex-officio board members (a teen, a Friends member, etc.), would you be willing to share the guidelines of how they participate in the Library Board? Erin N. Schmandt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank St. Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 x102 Winner of the 2023 Michigan Library Association Intellectual Freedom Award

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Closing Sunday: Director search - Dubuque County Library District (IA)
by Beth Barker 28 Jan '25

28 Jan '25

Director - Dubuque County Library District (IA) The Dubuque County Library District<https://www.dubcolib.org/> (IA) Board of Trustees is seeking an empowering and innovative leader to serve as the next Director. This individual will inspire staff and engage the community in the library's mission to learn, connect, create, and grow. The Director will manage 10.81 FTE across five locations, oversee a $1 million budget, implement the strategic plan, and handle the day-to-day operations of the library system. Following a recent rebranding, the library has experienced renewed interest in its services, diverse programming for all ages, and increased community engagement. The new Director will collaborate with the board, staff, and city officials to further extend the district's reach and impact. The scenic Mississippi River forms the natural border between Dubuque County and Wisconsin and Illinois, with the area being just a short drive from their larger metropolitan cities. Residents of the county enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including biking, walking, and hiking trails, as well as ski runs in the winter months. Dubuque County offers affordable living with a small-town atmosphere, while still providing the amenities of a larger city. The county is also known for its vibrant food scene, craft breweries, and a wide range of activities for people of all ages including the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, and the Dubuque Museum of Art. Responsibilities: The Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for the library. Key duties include overseeing community relations, human resource management, budget preparation, collection development, and the day-to-day operations of the library, including facility and equipment maintenance. The Director is the library's representative and advocate in the communities it serves, evaluating the effectiveness of current services and ensuring that programs meet community needs and interests. The Director will also seek opportunities to expand services, manage personnel, foster positive relationships with the union, and prepare reports for the board, city and county officials, and those required by the state. Qualifications: A master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or its international equivalent is required. Strong preference will be given to applicants with five years of professional and progressively responsible experience within a public library and those with at least two years of supervisory or department head level experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, the board, other agencies, and the public. For a full listing of job responsibilities, please see the job description<https://bradburymiller.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Director-Position-Des…>. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $95,000 - $110,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, visit Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com) Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Dubuque County Library District and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, February 2, 2025. - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Job Posting: Technical Specialist (PT) - Library Makerspace
by Rebecca Hermen 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Are you creative, like technology, and are looking for a PT library job? Know someone that fits this description? We'd love for you to join the Dearborn Public Library team in our SparkLab as our Technical Specialist. Follow the link below. https://bit.ly/42sWsgv - Rebecca -- *- Rebecca :)* *Rebecca Hermen* Assistant Director for Programs & Services Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 rhermen(a)dearborn.gov 313-943-2089 My work schedule may be different from yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your schedule.

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Clash of Kings (George R.R. Martin) Audiobook
by Barbara Beaton 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

We have a new unabridged copy of this which is perfect, EXCEPT that it is missing disc #30. If anyone would like to have it to use for replacing defective discs in your library copy, send long your Rides code and it will be yours! 🙂 Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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Nominations now open for Michigan Humanities Awards
by Estee Schlenner 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Good afternoon, Michigan Humanities is excited to announce that the nominations for the 2025 Michigan Humanities Awards are open; we invite you to make a nomination or share this opportunity with your networks. Our annual awards program recognizes and celebrates one organization and two individuals that are champions of public humanities. The deadline for nominations is March 1. Recipients of the Humanities Champion of the Year and Outstanding Humanities Organization awards receive $2,500 to use towards a celebration in their community or a project supporting their work. The recipient of the Erik Jones Reading Champion Award receives a $2,500 honorarium. For more information, please visit our website.<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/michigan-humanities-awards-2/> Descriptions of the award categories and links to nomination forms are listed below. Erik Jones Reading Champion Award This award recognizes an individual who has significantly supported the development of literacy and a passion for reading in Michigan. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/RhY183P8JU6DJ41E8 Humanities Champion of the Year This award recognizes a person whose contributions resulted in outstanding public humanities impact in their community and in our state. Examples are teachers, scholars, librarians, historians, or volunteers who have creatively and successfully brought humanities to the public forum. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/eMXm4ewAbVdeFsNk8 Outstanding Humanities Organization Outstanding Humanities Organization recognizes organizations that have made a lasting contribution to the enjoyment of public and accessible humanities programming in Michigan. They may have brought to life a book, humanities project, historical project, discussion, or other humanities programs that serves their community and our state. Make a nomination here: https://forms.gle/eMXm4ewAbVdeFsNk8 Please reach out with any questions! We look forward to receiving your nominations. Warmly, Estee Estee Schlenner (she/her/hers) Communications Officer | eschlenner(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:eschlenner@mihumanities.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/estee-schlenner-b4645a187/> Connecting, Sharing, Growing [A blue and white badge with gold ribbon Description automatically generated] Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 517-372-7770 ext. 665 Website<http://michiganhumanities.org> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mihumanities/?hl=en> Mission: Bringing people together through stories, histories, cultures, and conversations.

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Most popular items
by Perri Saunders 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

For our annual report, I would like to add "most read books/audiobooks" in 2024 for our library. I'm having trouble finding this information in Libby. Can anyone give me guidance to find these titles? Thanks in advance! 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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Upcoming Hybrid Event at BPL: Author Talk- Dr. Felicia George: When Detroit Played the Numbers
by Mick Howey 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Hello Michlib! Please join us at 7:00 PM, Monday, February 3rd as we welcome author of "When Detroit Played the Numbers" and WSU professor of anthropology Dr. Felicia George. Detroit entrepreneurs created a thriving- if illegal- lottery system to support themselves and uplift their communities. The Numbers game became a community resource and institution of solidarity for the Black communities of Detroit’s Black Bottom and Paradise Valley neighborhoods through times of racial disenfranchisement and labor instability. Dr. Felicia George joins us to tell the true story of “When Detroit Played The Numbers.” Dr. George is a WSU professor of anthropology and author. Her new book “When Detroit Played The Numbers: Gambling’s History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City explores how the popular three-number lottery game was a net positive for Detroit’s Black community. Bridgett M. Davis said of “When Detroit Played The Numbers” that “honestly, I couldn’t put this fascinating book down.” Tap here <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/06vfuCjdHY/instances/xw2mVum9y…> to register. Registration required. Hybrid event. Attend in person (with an IN-PERSON ticket) or virtually (with a VIRTUAL ticket). Hope you can join us, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649

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From Principles to Practice: Data Literacy in Academic Libraries Webinar Series
by Jill Sodt 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Hello, If you are an academic librarian or have an interest in data literacy, I encourage you to register for the upcoming webinar series: From Principles to Practice: Data Literacy in Academic Libraries. For more information or to register: https://ci.unt.edu/dlcc/webinars/webinar-registration.html [image: EntireWebinar_Poster.png] Jill M. Sodt Director of Library Services, Mott Library Chair ACRL Community and Junior Colleges Libraries Section President Friends of Michigan Libraries Chair Michigan Academic Libraries Association Community College Libraries Interest Group ML2017 810-762-0415 *My work day may look different than your work day. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside your normal working hours.*

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ALA Youth Media Awards
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

American Library Association announces 2025 Youth Media Award winners PHOENIX - The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults - including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards - at its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience held January 24-27 in Phoenix. A list of all the 2025 award winners and honor selections can be found attached (if you're not on the daily digest format for this listserv) or you can download it from the YMA website<https://www.ala.unikron.com/>. Congratulations to all the winners! 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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