October 2025 - Michlib-l

Amazon Webinar Recording Link: October 1, 2025
by Jim Flury 02 Oct '25

02 Oct '25

All, Below is a link to use to access the recording of the Wednesday, October 1, 2025 TLN sponsored Amazon webinar. When you click the link you will need to complete all of the required * fields, check the "I am not a robot" box, and then click Access On-Demand to begin viewing the webinar. Library cooperative directors, please feel free to share this with your member libraries. TLN is following up with Amazon regarding the cataloging and EDI questions that were raised/discussed at yesterday's webinar. [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bigmarker.com_amaz… | https://www.bigmarker.com/amazon-business/new-library-solutions-with-amazon… ] In terms of the number of attendees yesterday, the highest number I saw online was 186. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend yesterday's webinar. Please let me know if you have any questions concerning this. Thank you, Jim Flury 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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De-escalation Strategies in the Library: Creating Safe and Positive Interactions - Infopeople Course
by Califa Group 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

Learn how to respond effectively when challenges arise ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ View in browser<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjoxN…> [De-escalation Strategies in the Library: Creating Safe and Positive Interactions - an Infopeople course. October 14 to November 10, 2025. Instructor: Becky Russell. Fee: $200. An image of a person pushing back against a group of negative interactions.]<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1149> De-escalation Strategies in the Library: Creating Safe and Positive Interactions<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1149> Have you experienced challenging interactions with library customers, colleagues, or community members? Do you ever find yourself unsure how to respond when a situation in the library begins to escalate? Working in libraries today means navigating a wide range of human experiences — from everyday conversations to more complex or tense encounters. This 4-week course offers a supportive space to strengthen your communication skills, explore ways to create a welcoming environment, and prepare for difficult interactions. Whether you're new to de-escalation techniques or looking to refresh your approach, you'll gain practical strategies you can use right away — both to enhance everyday customer service and to respond effectively when challenges arise. By the end of the course, learners will be able to: * Practice methods to help defuse tension, such as asking effective open-ended questions, and using active listening techniques, to ensure our interactions are meeting the unique needs of each customer and staff member we interact with. * Analyze and gain a deeper understanding of our personal biases and library spaces to ensure that we provide empathetic interactions and accommodating and welcoming spaces for all. * Examine and apply library policies, procedures and guidelines, which are essential foundational components in protecting the safety of library staff and customers. * Develop ‘Situational Awareness’ and ‘Tactical Disengagement’ strategies for personal, staff and customer safety, should situations escalate and the library environment becomes unsafe. [Learn More] Time Required: 2½ hours per week, with options for further study and application. Participants can work on each module at their own pace, at any hour of the day or night. However, it is recommended that participants complete each week's assignments within that week to stay in sync with other learners. Live Sessions: Please make every effort to ensure that you are able to attend these two meetings before enrolling in the course. If this is not possible, archived recordings will be made available. * Wednesday, October 22, at 10am to 11:15am PT * Wednesday, November 12, at 10am to 11am PT Instructor: Becky Russell<https://infopeople.org/people/becky-russell> Fee: $200 Learn More and Register Today<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1149> No-Cost Seats [California Libraries Learn]<https://callacademy.org/> Due to the uncertainty of any federal funding for 2025-26, California Libraries Learn (CALL)<https://callacademy.org/> can not offer financial support for Infopeople course seats at this time. If this changes we will let you know. For questions, please contact Lisa Barnhart at lbarnhart(a)cla-net.org<mailto:lbarnhart@cla-net.org>. Small, Rural and/or Tribal Libraries Do you work in a rural or tribal library? If so, you may be able to sign up for a no-cost seat in this course. Each course has up to five no-cost seats available to rural or tribal libraries. Fill out your fee waiver request<https://tally.so/r/3jePo4>, and if a no-cost seat is available you will be notified. Other Upcoming Courses<https://infopeople.org/training> [A magnifying glass hovers over a social media post with different metrics hovering around.]<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1154> Social Media Strategy for Libraries: AI, Analytics, and Authenticity<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1154> [A man and a woman holding office supplies interact while speech bubbles are above their heads.]<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1147> Communication Is More Than Words<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=11470> [A woman, holding a clipboard, is rating and reviewing an employee.]<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1146> Library Supervision and Management<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1146> Upcoming Webinars<https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar> [Stack of tarot cards with wheel of fortune on top]<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1150&reset=1> Tarot for Well-Being<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1150&reset=1> October 29, 2025 This session will be fun, interactive, engaging, and show attendees several ways and resources to use the tarot to find focus, calm, and purpose in a frenetic workplace. This webinar will be of interest to: Library staff looking for alternative mindfulness practices. [Elderly woman in a wheelchair painting a watercolor. Infopeople, Lifetime Arts, and Institute of Museum and Library Services logos.]<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1156> Creative Aging in Action: Practical Strategies for Libraries<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1156> October 7, 14, and 21, 2025 Attendees will walk away from these three sessions with practical tools to design, sustain, and expand creative aging programs that support lifelong learning, social connection, and improve the health and well-being of older adults. Don't Like Deadlines? [A person relaxing at home on their laptop with their dog next to them above the words]<https://infopeople.teachable.com/> Infopeople On-Demand Infopeople On-Demand<https://infopeople.teachable.com/> means learning whenever, wherever. Jump into a topic and move at your own pace. Courses are always there when you need them. No rushing. No deadlines. Just you and the learning. [Find Your Next Course] Creating Fantastic Library Displays<https://infopeople.teachable.com/p/creating-fantastic-library-displays> This course will provide you with tips, techniques, and inspiration that will help you to create library displays that delight. [People floating with a bunch of digital graphic programs surrounding them]<https://infopeople.teachable.com/p/creating-fantastic-library-displays> [A woman holding two masks: happy and unhappy. Behind her people are gathered with their arms raised like they are upset.]<https://infopeople.teachable.com/p/change-management> Change Management in Uncertain Times<https://infopeople.teachable.com/p/change-management> This course covers the fundamentals of good change and transition management practices, paying special attention to using tools and strategies under less-than-ideal conditions. Normalizing Discussions of Race with Children<https://infopeople.teachable.com/p/normalizing-discussions-of-race-with-chi…> Become more confident discussing racial identity and racial injustices with children and caregivers in the library and incorporating anti-racist practices in your library services. [A man kneeling down to explain something to a child.]<https://infopeople.teachable.com/p/normalizing-discussions-of-race-with-chi…> [Libraries as Second Responders. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.]<https://infopeople.teachable.com/p/libraries-as-second-responders> No-cost, IMLS-funded Libraries as Second Responders Series<https://infopeople.teachable.com/p/libraries-as-second-responders> This series will prepare public library staff to effectively respond to the public health issues that are in their communities today, and to be ready in case another emergency appears. [Discover] [Califa + Infopeople, helping libraries think differently.]<https://infopeople.org/> Califa Group 330 Townsend Street, Suite 133, San Francisco, CA 94107 United States of America [website]<https://califa.org/0>

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Detroit Public Library Welcomes LaDarrion Williams
by Jessica Keeler 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

Hello Library Friends, We are hosting the New York Times bestselling author LaDarrion Williams at Main Library on Sunday, Oct. 19th and would love for you to join us and/or spread the word! You can register for the event on Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-ladarrion-williams-and-magical-hbc…>. Information about the program can be found below. Thank you! Join us for a special author talk with LaDarrion Williams! The celebrated playwright, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author will be discussing his new novel, Bones at the Crossroads. This captivating work is the sequel to his unforgettable debut, Blood at the Root, which Kirkus Reviews hailed as "A story as magically cool as it is emotionally heated." In the highly anticipated sequel, the story of Malik, a young Black conjurer at a magical HBCU continues. Discover how Malik navigates new challenges and deepens his understanding of his powers and heritage in this fantasy saga that explores themes of community, history, and identity. This is NOT a ticketed event, meaning seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is highly encouraged to ensure you receive important updates about LaDarrion's visit. Copies of LaDarrion's book will be available for purchase from 27th Letter Books<https://27thletterbooks.com/>. Questions? Email jkeeler(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org. Jessica Keeler (she/her<https://pronouns.org/what-and-why>) Assistant Branch Manager/ Youth Services Detroit Public Library, Hubbard Branch<https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations/hubbard> 12929 W. McNichols | Detroit, MI 48235 313.481.1751

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Grant Opportunity: Help Teens Lead Civic Dialogue at Your Library
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

Explore this new grant opportunity for public libraries! Link to Grant: https://cortico.ai/news/apply-now-teen-dialogue-accelerator-for-libraries/ Grant Deadline: October 13, 2025 Cortico<http://cortico.ai/>, in collaboration with the MIT Center for Constructive Communication<https://www.ccc.mit.edu/> (MIT CCC) and PBS FRONTLINE<https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/>, is excited to announce the Teen Dialogue Accelerator! This is a grant opportunity for public libraries to become hubs of youth-led civic dialogue. We’re looking for 10 public libraries from across the U.S. to join us in piloting a new approach to civic learning, youth leadership, and community connection. Selected libraries will receive grant funding, training, and tools to help local teens lead meaningful conversations on civic issues they care about, building skills and models that can be shared beyond their own communities. As part of the sharing process, teens will create media outputs, such as audio medleys, to powerfully tell the story of these conversations to wider audiences. Their conversations will help shape the future of youth civic dialogue and, as America’s 250th anniversary approaches, become part of a larger collection of voices helping to guide our shared future. What is the Teen Dialogue Accelerator? The Teen Dialogue Accelerator is a national initiative equipping libraries to support youth-led small-group dialogue. Over the course of 10 months, the Accelerator equips libraries to: * Host recorded youth-led small-group conversations related to civic identity, democracy, immigration, AI, and the future of work. * Work alongside local youth fellows (ages 16-24) to co-design conversation guides, use AI-assisted tools to make sense of conversations, and create voice-powered outputs<https://cortico.ai/news/insights/voice-powered-outputs/>. * Share conversation insights nationally through PBS FRONTLINE’s For the Record and amplify them locally through events and community partnerships. Why Apply? Selected libraries will receive: * $14,000 grant to support staff time, incentives, program materials, and marketing * Access to AI-assisted, human-steered conversation tools developed by Cortico and the MIT Center for Constructive Communication (MIT CCC) * Opportunity to participate in cohort learning intensives (virtual + in-person at MIT Media Lab) * Ongoing coaching and program support from Cortico and MIT CCC * National storytelling amplification through PBS FRONTLINE * A leadership role in shaping the toolkit for future library civic dialogue programs Deadline: October 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Always, Shauna Quick Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 quicks1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0126 she/her/hers [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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Multiple copies of Egypt Game update on copies
by Laura Orlowski 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

Hi everyone; I'm so glad so many of you are interested in copies of The Egypt Game. Here is a list of all the libraries who should look for a package coming soon: Fruitport zv395 Lake Odessa zv191 Athens zv016 Presque Isle zv288 Center Line zv558 Home zv164 Hudson zv164 Hillsdale College zg519 Buchanan zv045 Elk Twp. zv261 Sanilac zv274 Huntington Woods zv172 If you responded to my first email and are not on this list, please email me again - I might have missed you. If I did my math correctly, I have 33 more copies available. Thanks, -Laura at Jonesville District Library info(a)jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org

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Extra COVID tests?
by Matt Church 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

Hi all, On the off chance that you have some unexpired COVID tests that you're not putting to use in your community, could you send them our way (zv031 via MeL or BERK 30 via TLN)? We're nearing the end of our supply from the MDHHS program. Thanks, Matt Matt Church, Library Director *(he/him/his)* Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3449 mchurch(a)berkleymi.gov (Please note this new email address) www.berkleymi.gov/library

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New Documents for September
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

Good Morning. A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for September: - US Government Shutdown Contingency Plans, compiled by UCSD. - 2025 Review of the International Joint Commission's Report on the "Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes" DRAFT. - Timber Product Output and Use for Michigan, 2019. - Michigan Health Education Standards Framework [DRAFT]. - Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2024. - Environmental justice: agency actions to implement past Justice40 initiative: Q&A report to congressional requesters. - Forest Industry in the North, 2018: Results from the USDA Forest Service, Timber Products Output Survey. - Discontinuation of U.S. circulating coins: selected examples. - Public broadcasting: background information and issues for Congress. - Michigan Field Guide and Activity Collection. Free ebooks from Read Michigan. - The opportunities, risks and challenges associated with growth in demand for electric power in the United States. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/161969340/September%202025%20New%20Docum… -- Bruce Sarjeant (pronouns: *he, him, his*) Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library, Gries Hall #36 Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 https://nmu.libguides.com/c.php?g=1418950 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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2026's "Unearth A Story" product catalog and manual update
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

The Unearth A Story(TM) 2026 Product Catalog<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CSLP-2026-Product-Cata…> is now available. The CLSP online store<https://shop.cslpreads.org/> opens on Monday, October 6th . CSLP is working to complete the 2026 manual upload and codes to access them online will be emailed to library directors next week via LibPass. Directors, please share those codes with your summer library program planning staff. If you wish to receive the manual code directly from me, and are not a director, you can complete this form<https://forms.gle/j5a7SGncwmJDUCy3A> to request the code using your official library email. Again, these codes will not be sent until next week. If you are a public library director, you do not need to complete the form. [https://shop.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Coming-2026-Theme.png] This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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/> [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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Coming Soon! The Fresh Coast Bookshelf 2026, brought to you by Library of the Great Lakes
by Elizabeth Hartig 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

The Fresh Coast Bookshelf, brought to you by the Library of the Great Lakes, is a curated selection of 12 books across age range and genre that celebrate the Great Lakes. It will include a ready-made “display in a box” for libraries across the region to highlight and feature these Great Lakes books. Applications will be accepted starting in January for a chance to be awarded one at no cost to the selected libraries. Visit the Library of the Great Lakes website to find out more about us and the program: Fresh Coast Bookshelf by LGL <https://libraryofthegreatlakes.org/>

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Fw: OCEAN and Authors Alliance Fall 2025 Webinar Series on Artificial Intelligence and Copyright- Register now!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

Check out this upcoming series from Open Copyright Education Advisory Network (OCEAN) and Authors Alliance! Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [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/>. ________________________________ From: Myers, Carla <myersc2(a)miamioh.edu> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 3:49 PM To: Carla Myers <myersc2(a)miamioh.edu> Subject: OCEAN and Authors Alliance Fall 2025 Webinar Series on Artificial Intelligence and Copyright- Register now! CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov This fall semester, OCEAN<https://www.oceancopyright.org/> and Authors Alliance<https://www.authorsalliance.org/> are co-hosting a full Discussion Series on AI and its implications for professionals working in libraries, archives and museums and for authors, artists, scholars, researchers who work with them . AI has quickly become the "next frontier" in technology, yielding incredible new research insights and enabling new forms of creativity, with hundreds of millions of daily users. AI has also raised important questions about access to and use of copyrighted content, liability for AI generated outputs, and ownership and authenticity. This series will examine key questions such as, * Does AI reproduce and distribute content? How does AI work? * What are the implications for libraries, archives and museums if they post materials online or attempt to assess the copyright status of works generated in part or completely by AI? * What are the key issues impacting copyright ownership and copyright status? * Does AI pose risks when sharing copyright protected content or in exhibitions on site or online? * Can and should professionals in libraries, archives and museums provide AI research support? * How does AI impact scholarly communications? Session 1: AI Copyright 101 12pm-1pm ET, October 24, 2025 We’re kicking off our fall programming with an introduction to the latest AI legal issues that impact authors, libraries, archives, and museums. This conversation is especially important as the law in this area rapidly evolves, with new legislative and regulatory approaches emerging that could significantly reshape how your organization navigates AI. The session will focus on three of the most important copyright issues raised by AI: 1) the legality of accessing and using copyrighted materials as training data, 2) what liability exists for potentially infringing outputs (and who is responsible), and 3) what level of copyright protection is afforded to AI outputs? Learn more and register by clicking here<https://www.oceancopyright.org/event-details/ai-copyright-101-1>. Session 2: Research, AI and Rights 12pm-1pm ET, November 7, 2025 Join us for a discussion of the impacts of the ever-changing AI legal landscape on the work of researchers and the institutions that support them. Our presenters will walk us through how the latest litigation affects research activities, such as text data mining, how researchers can utilize fair use to address these issues, and other considerations, such as research integrity and liability, and privacy considerations. Learn more and register by clicking here<https://www.oceancopyright.org/event-details/research-ai-and-rights>. Session 3: Creating with AI: Copyright Issues Related to Authorship, Authenticity, and Preservation for AI-assisted Works 12pm-1pm ET, November 21, 2025 This session will explore copyrightability and authorship of AI-assisted creative works that are increasingly used in writing as well as film, video, images and other formats. We'll examine: * what AI terms of service agreements say about ownership and liability of AI outputs, * how publishing contracts, institutional policies, and professional ethics address, or fail to address, AI use. * the challenges of identifying AI-generated content, particularly in publications, donor materials, and acquisitions, and why it matters for authenticity, provenance, and preservation. Participants will leave with practical considerations for the legal and ethical risks of AI, and the implications for authorship, ownership, and maintaining the integrity of collections. Learn more and register by clicking here<https://www.oceancopyright.org/event-details/creating-with-ai-copyright-iss…>. Session 4: AI Litigation Update 12pm-1pm ET, December 5, 2025 Our twice yearly litigation update is back! In keeping with the AI focus of our fall programming, we’ll be exploring the latest and most impactful AI litigation that affects authors, libraries, archives, and museums. Learn more and register by clicking here<https://www.oceancopyright.org/event-details/ai-litigation-update>. Session 5: Providing AI Guidance, Education and Information to Your Organization 12pm-1pm ET, December 12, 2025 The final session of the series ties together everything that we’ve discussed so far and offers practical guidance on how to communicate the key concepts and best practices, and how they might apply to your particular type of organization, to your colleagues and patrons. Learn more and register by clicking here<https://www.oceancopyright.org/event-details/providing-ai-guidance-educatio…>. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about OCEAN or these webinars! [https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bfLhHbIx3c9ccmNVt_qiULo-IEDU82wzbNQlBCLX5…]<https://miamioh.edu/> Carla Myers Coordinator of Scholarly Communications Miami University Libraries 151 South Campus Ave, Oxford, OH 45056 T: 513-529-3935 | Lib.MiamiOH.edu<http://www.lib.miamioh.edu/>

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