October 2025 - Michlib-l

Closing Sunday! Library Director search - Shreve Memorial Library (LA)
by Beth Barker 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

Library Director - Shreve Memorial Library (LA) The Shreve Memorial Library<https://www.shreve-lib.org/> (LA) Board of Control is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic library leader to help shape a vision for the library's future as its next Library Director. Shreve Memorial Library has 22 physical locations (21 branches and an administrative center), a mobile library, and a staff of 154 full-time equivalents. The library serves Caddo Parish, which has a population of over 240,000 residents. Offering a plethora of public programs, Shreve Memorial Library hosts successful large-scale annual events such as Author Faires, the Children's Book Festival, and One Book One Parish, and joins forces with community partners to contribute services towards events like ArtBreak. Key initiatives for this role will include fostering a positive staff culture of inclusivity, implementation of a recently drafted technology plan, execution of a system-wide capital improvement plan, building upon existing community partnerships, and forging new connections to create additional opportunities for library users to dream, discover, and do. Shreveport sits in northwest Louisiana and is the state's third-largest city. It's a hub for education, business, and culture in the Ark-La-Tex region, where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. As the seat of Caddo Parish, Shreveport also stretches into Bossier Parish and borders Bossier City. These two cities, often called the twin cities, offer many amenities for both residents and visitors. Overlooking the Red River, Shreveport has plenty of entertainment, from theaters and museums to local food and casinos. The city hosts festivals and events all year, including the Mudbug Madness Cajun Festival, Mardi Gras parades, and Red River Revel Arts Festival. Several colleges and universities are based here, including Centenary College, LSU Shreveport, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana Baptist University, Bossier Parish Community College, and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will direct the operations of the 21-branch library system; develop and recommend library policies to the library board of control; play a leading role in tax elections, bond issues, and other funding initiatives; manage a detailed budget and communicate fiduciary needs to the board. This individual will develop the overall vision, goals, and objectives of the library; be heavily involved in capital programs; analyze and improve the library's public services, facilities, technology, staff development, and update the library board on current methods and trends. Additional responsibilities include making decisions concerning personnel, application of policies, and maintenance of facilities, systems, and grounds. The director will represent the library in the community and at other governmental and professional organizational meetings, and will cultivate a courteous, competent, customer-focused environment that is welcoming to the public. For a full listing of responsibilities, can be found in the job description link on the Bradbury Miller Associates website. Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this role an MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) or MLS (Master of Library Science) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution; have at least five years of full-time professional experience which reflects increasing responsibility, including at least two years in an administrative capacity (e.g. director of a medium-sized library system or assistant/associate director of a large library system). Must have certification by the Louisiana Board of Library Examiners<https://library.la.gov/services/for-libraries-librarians/directortrustee-in…> or be able to attain certification within the first year of employment. Must have a good driving record with no DWI violations within the past five years and no other moving violations within the past year. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $100,000 - $140,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the "Apply" button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) This position closes on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Visit our website<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. - 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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Fwd: Update on Baker & Taylor Business Operations
by Jim Flury 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

All, As this is the first official communique I've received from B&T I thought I would share it, although I suspect it was sent to everyone who has interacted via email with B&T. Not addressed are a couple of questions TLN library directors have posed to us recently, including "What happens to the TLN statewide contract with B&T?" and "What is going to happen to the Boundless B&T eBook platform?" Our MI B&T rep Curt Leppert is still working. I'm not sure if Curt is being paid. Curt's email address is [ mailto:curt.leppert@baker-tylor.com | curt.leppert(a)baker-tylor.com ] I cannot guarantee Curt will respond to individual emails, both because he is overwhelmed right now but also because he likely has to be careful in terms of what he can say. I believe GA Group [ https://gagroup.com/ | https://gagroup.com/ ] is the same firm that was retained to handle the liquidation of Creativebug earlier that year. That subsidiary of bankrupt JoAnne was ultimately sold to a new owner. Let's keep all of the loyal, hardworking, dedicated to the cause of libraries B&T folks in our thoughts during what is an incredibly difficult time. 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 From: "Baker & Taylor" <reply(a)e.baker-taylor.com> To: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2025 2:30:46 PM Subject: Update on Baker & Taylor Business Operations Update on Baker & Taylor Business Operations On Friday, September 26 , we announced that ReaderLink and Baker & Taylor had terminated discussions regarding a proposed ReaderLink acquisition of Baker & Taylor assets. Since the unforeseen termination of the proposed acquisition, we have been working tirelessly with our advisors to determine the next steps for the business. Unfortunately, there are no sustainable pathways forward, and we have made the difficult decision to begin winding down our operations over the coming months. Below are important details: * Title Source 360 will remain operational for the immediate future, and libraries can continue to order titles that are in stock. * We are no longer accepting backorders and pending backorders have been cancelled. * We will no longer accept deposits or invoice customers for subscriptions. More detailed information will be sent to customers who subscribe to Baker & Taylor services. * If you have questions about existing deposits, credits, or funds with Baker & Taylor please email [ mailto:LibraryClaims@baker-taylor.com | LibraryClaims(a)baker-taylor.com ] and include your library name, account number and other relevant information. * Customers with pending Opening Day Collections will be contacted directly. We sincerely regret that these unforeseen events have made it necessary for us to wind down our business. Serving libraries and your communities has been an immense honor. Additional questions can be directed to [ mailto:Baker&TaylorComms@baker-taylor.com | Baker&TaylorComms(a)baker-taylor.com ] . We will continue to provide updates as they become available. We have engaged the GA Group to work in concert with the existing BT team to manage the orderly liquidation process effective immediately. [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__view.e.baker-2Dtaylor.c… | View Online ] | [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.e.baker-2Dtaylor… | Update Preferences ] | [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.e.baker-2Dtaylor… | Unsubscribe ] | [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.e.baker-2Dtaylor… | Privacy Policy ] © 2025 Baker & Taylor, Inc. 2810 Coliseum Centre Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28217-4574 [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.e.baker-2Dtaylor… ]

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Key Control Cabinet with 72 key capacities for sale
by Elvia Myers 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

Hello, The Kent District Library has a Key Control Cabinet with 72 key capacities, push button combo for $15. Pick up would be at the KDL Service Center. Please let me know if interested. [cid:52f14d28-adb4-4060-98d3-6e1216aa3b44] Happy Reading 📚, Elvia Myers Office Manager Kent District Library | Service + Meeting Center O: 616.784.6074 C:616.822.7265 [cid:e724fbb1-add8-4f48-9bac-321a4ee28ee4]<http://kdl.org/> Book time with Elvia Myers<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/7557a86bbcbe4afc950af65e661a5ff6…> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to kdl_staff+unsubscribe(a)llcmail.org<mailto:kdl_staff+unsubscribe@llcmail.org>.

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Giveaway item - weight activated lock step rolling ladder
by Jaclyn Miller 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

Hi everyone, We have one of these to rehome, as our bulletin board situation has changed and we no longer need to dedicate storage space to this device. It is 63" tall, 29" deep, and 17.5" wide It rolls freely and then when you step onto it, it holds in place. Must be able to pick it up at Baldwin PL in Birmingham. Please let me know if you would like to claim it. Thanks! Jaclyn [image: IMG_0115.jpg] -- *Jaclyn Miller* (she/her) *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4682 www.baldwinlib.org

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Upcoming Programs of Interest Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

Everyone - We have a couple of upcoming programs of interest here at the Dearborn Library: - On Thursday, November 13th at 6:30pm, I will be talking in-person with ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham regarding his new book *American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback.* - On Thursday, November 20th at 6:30pm, I will be talking virtually with Paul Myers regarding his new biography *John Candy: A Life in Comedy.* Program Flyers are attached. You can view each of the conversations either here in the Library Auditorium or you can register for a Zoom link. Please let me know if you have any questions! Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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FREE International Books Update
by Shannon O'Leary 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

Hello Friends! I have more donations to give away: Korean Picture books (hardcover) and children's chapter books (softcover) Japanese Hardcover Picture Books and a collection of Japanese manga for teens (also v7-8 of Death note in Japanese) *Softcover Chinese Picture books & chapter books GONE* *Manga in German GONE* Please respond with your Rides or Delivery code as well as to whom I am sending these books. First come, first served. Thanks! Shannon *My work day may differ from yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your regular working hours.* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?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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Free International books
by Shannon O'Leary 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

Hello Friends! I have more donations to give away: Korean Picture books (hardcover) and children's chapter books (softcover) Japanese Hardcover Picture Books and a collection of Japanese manga for teens (also v7-8 of Death note in Japanese) Softcover Chinese Picture books & chapter books Manga in German Please respond with your Rides or Delivery code as well as to whom I am sending these books. First come, first served. Thanks! Shannon *My work day may differ from yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your regular working hours.* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?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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You are invited! Celebrate 20 years of MeLCat!
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

You are invited! Celebrate 20 years of MeLCat! The Michigan eLibrary Catalog (MeLCat), the statewide shared catalog and inter-library loan component of the Michigan eLibrary,<https://mel.org/welcome> is celebrating 20 years of service to Michigan libraries and their communities in 2025! Growing from 12 member libraries in 2005, MeLCat now boasts over 435 libraries-public, school, academic and special-using different automation systems. Since 2005, MeLCat has built a database with over 34 million holdings with an average request fill rate of over 90%. The goal of the Michigan eLibrary is to provide equitable access to a comprehensive array of high-quality information resources for Michigan residents. Using MeLCat as a discovery tool fosters collaboration among libraries and other organizations to enhance knowledge-sharing and ensure resources, including special, unique, or historical materials, are available to all, regardless of geographic or economic barriers. To mark this amazing anniversary, we invite you to join us in-person or virtually to celebrate. In-person: At the Michigan Library Association conference reception, which will take place at the Library of Michigan on October 30th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. You'll find MeL team staff from the Library of Michigan and the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) in the Lake Erie Room on the 2nd floor. Stop by to win prizes, take a selfie with a life-sized "Mittens, the MeLCat Kitten," taste the MeLCat signature cocktail or mocktail, "Mitten's Harvest Potion" brought to us by American 5th Distillery and MCLS, and pair it with a MeLCat cookie. (You must be registered to attend the MLA conference to attend.) Virtually: Join the MeL team staff from the Library of Michigan and MCLS on Zoom, November 20th from 3-4pm. We'll share some MeLCat stories, follow the travels of Mittens, the MeLCat Kitten, throughout the state, and give away MeLCat prizes. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87180144825?pwd=8hl4aux57IvsnfM6vncRzCNLNEdIh9.1 MeLCat was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Upcoming cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

Register soon for the following workshop from MCLS! Authorities<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/682cbdb6df7c71eadd5c4dbc> 3-day class, October 21-23, 10 a.m. - noon Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/682cbe77df7c71eadd5c704d> 3-day class, October 21-23, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> Connect with MCLS Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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change of email address
by Wood, Jennifer 11 Oct '25

11 Oct '25

Hello, Sadly I am being laid off from my current library position, but I would like to be able to remain on Mich-lib via my personal email address as I begin my job search. May I do this? If so, the new email is jennifer2022w(a)gmail.com. Thanks for your help, ~ Jennifer *Jennifer Wood* *Interim Local History ArchivistAlb**ion District Library Local History Room* *501 S. Superior St.Albion, MI 49224(517) 629-3993 <%28517%29%20629-3993>, ext. 210* *jwood(a)albionlibrary.o <history(a)albionlibrary.org>rg <history(a)albionlibrary.org>* *Pronouns: she, her* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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