October 2025 - Michlib-l

Matching Employer Retirement Contributions
by John Rucker 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Hi all, Would any libraries who currently have a policy to offer retirement contribution matches to their staff (in any amount) be willing to share what your language looks like? Thanks in advance! John John Rucker, Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036 RuckerJ(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org 517-278-2341, ext. 115 FAX 517-278-2342

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Invitation: An Evening with Lisa Unger- October 7 at Bay City's State Theatre
by kfreeman＠baycountylibrary.org 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

The Bay County Library System is thrilled to invite you and your patrons to a special author event with New York Times and internationally bestselling author Lisa Unger - happening tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the State Theatre in Bay City. Lisa Unger is the acclaimed author of twenty-two novels, including Close Your Eyes and Count to 10, and is widely celebrated as a master of suspense. Her works have been published in 33 languages, appeared on numerous “Best Book” lists, and earned multiple award nominations, including two Edgar Award nominations in the same year. This free, public event will feature an engaging author talk, a live Q&A session, and a book signing. It’s a fantastic opportunity for mystery and thriller fans to connect with one of the most respected voices in the genre. Location: The State Theatre, Bay City Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM Admission: Free - no registration required We’d love your help spreading the word to patrons who may be interested in attending. This event is generously presented by the Friends of the Bay County Library System. Warm regards, Kristin Freeman Bay County Library System

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padded envelopes up for grabs
by Kimberly Condon 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Good morning! We have three boxes of padded envelopes to pass along to the first three libraries to respond with their RIDES codes. :) Thanks! Kimberly Condon *Library Assistant Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library<https://saginaw.ploud.net/> *989-317-4789 *kcondon(a)sagchip.org<mailto:kcondon@sagchip.org>

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New Email Address, Same Great Community – Welcome to Michlib-L@liblists.org!
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

We’ve moved! Michlib-L has a new email address (Michlib-l(a)liblists.org - save me to your contacts!) but the same great purpose: connecting library professionals across Michigan. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or just joining us, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. We’re excited to continue building this vibrant, collaborative community with you. To help keep Michlib-L welcoming and useful for everyone, here are a few friendly reminders and expectations: Michlib-L Guidelines Purpose: Michlib-L, moderated by the Library of Michigan, is your professional space for: * Library-related discussion * Resource sharing * Advice and support Vendor solicitations are not allowed. All messages are archived and visible to all subscribers. Community Expectations Constructive Discussion - Help us keep things productive and positive. Share ideas, not criticism. Disagreements - It’s okay to disagree. Just keep it respectful. Critique ideas, not individuals. Kindness - We all make mistakes. If you notice a misstep, consider reaching out privately. Focus - Keep posts relevant to the list’s purpose. Clarity - Use clear, descriptive subject lines so others can easily follow the conversation. Contact Info - Include your name and institution (if applicable) in your messages. Efficiency - Not every reply needs to go to the whole list. * Use Reply to respond privately * Use Reply All to respond to the full list * Short messages like “Thanks!” or “I agree!” are best sent directly to the original poster. Collate Responses - If you receive multiple off-list replies, consider summarizing and sharing them back with the group. Attachments & Archives Attachments are removed from the archives and digest versions. To ensure your content reaches everyone, embed text directly in your message * If formatting or images are essential, upload the file to your website and share the link * Top Tip for Michlib-L Subscribers If your message doesn’t appear on the list, check that you’re sending from the email address you used to subscribe. Messages from non-subscribed addresses won’t post. Need help with your subscription? I’m happy to check on it for you! If your posts don’t follow these guidelines, we’ll reach out before unsubscribing you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns, or ideas. We’re here to support you! Happy posting! 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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Listserv Update Complete
by Tessa Genovese 05 Oct '25

05 Oct '25

This listserv has now been updated. As a reminder, postings should now be sent to michlib-l(a)liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org>. The list is now accessible at https://liblists.org/postorius/lists/. Thank you for your patience with this update process! Tessa Genovese IT Architect and Project Manager 517-237-3578 genoveset(a)mcls.org<mailto:genoveset@mcls.org> [Image] 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> [Image]<https://www.credly.com/badges/9c0827c3-c1a9-43b6-ae9c-8a88fa668c3c/public_u…>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 132, Issue 3
by Diana Wenger 05 Oct '25

05 Oct '25

Summer reading code Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2025, at 12:03 PM, michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org wrote: > > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Fw: Michigan Author recommendation (Lynne Wiercinski) > 2. DVD Locks (Amy Houser) > 3. B&T (Jim Flury) > 4. Escape Velocity: How A Rural Library System Became a National > Leader in Digital Access (Dan Hutchins) > 5. MAP Transportation Services Extended to October (DJ Bond) > 6. Upcoming Programs of Interest Dearborn Library (Daniel Lodge) > 7. Youth & Teen Services Updates (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025 16:20:33 +0000 > From: Lynne Wiercinski <lynne(a)ironwoodcarnegie.org> > To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Fw: Michigan Author recommendation > Message-ID: > <DS7PR12MB6287217EA9111169BBB1AB51C7E7A(a)DS7PR12MB6287.namprd12.prod.outlook.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > While I recommend books to patrons every day, I do not usually do so to other libraries via our listservs. BUT...I am making an exception. I highly recommend adding Bring One Home by local author Thomas Pelissero if you are looking to enhance your Michigan Authors collection or simply looking for a great read. > While the setting is the Upper Peninsula town of Bessemer's 1960s basketball scene, this memoir has an appeal that extends far beyond Bessemer and the U.P. It is a beautifully written memoir that perfectly captures: > > * > Nostalgia for Days Gone By: A heartfelt tale of a simpler time, living in a tight-knit community. > * > The Universal Boyhood Journey: The story of an adolescent trying to meet the expectations of the adults in his life. > * > Excellent Writing: Although this is his first book, Tom writes with the confidence of a seasoned author, and the professional production quality of the book itself is exceptional. > * > > > Attached is an introductory letter from the author and a book sheet. Tom will be giving a presentation at the Bessemer Public Library on November 1st in case anyone wants to do a road trip to the beautiful far western end of the U.P. to meet him! > > Lynne Wiercinski, Director > Ironwood Carnegie Library > 235 East Aurora > Ironwood, MI 49938 > 906.932.4789 >

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Presenter Recommendation for Intro to Podcasting Program
by Ashley Gillies 04 Oct '25

04 Oct '25

Hello, We recently hosted HITO Media for an Intro to Podcasting program at our library, and I highly recommend them! They have a political podcast called Head in the Office but made it clear they would focus on the fundamentals of podcasting and not discuss politics. Their presentation was engaging, informative, and accessible, even for someone like me who has no plans to start a podcast. You can reach out to them at headintheofficepod(a)gmail.com. Ashley Gillies Emerging Technologies Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4351 www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> (she/her/hers)

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Carnegie Window Restoration
by Valerie Meyerson 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Hello all - We are working on a project to restore the windows in our Carnegie Building. I am looking for contractors that are qualified to do this work. If you have you worked with anyone to restore your Carnegie windows, I would appreciate if you would share their contact. Thank you Valerie Meyerson (she/her) Library Director Petoskey District Library [cid:image001.png@01DC32F4.2B0E78D0]

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In Need of Bubble Mailers zc008
by Brendon Vincent-Hedler 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Hello there, If anyone has a few extra medium-size envelopes, could you please send a few to zc008? Brendon Vincent-Hedler Library Associate II Support Staff Association Steward bmvincent(a)hfcc.edu<mailto:bmvincent@hfcc.edu> 313-845-6372 He/They

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Program Presenter Recommendation
by Lorry Traver 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Good afternoon all, I recently hosted Justine Jovanovski, owner of Never Look Back vacations, who offered tips and tricks to planning a Disney vacation. She was a breeze to work with, was incredibly organized and knowledgeable, and perfectly abided by our presenter rules (arrive 30 minutes early for setup, do not request patron contact information, no selling anything). The cost of this program was $250 which included travel - she will only travel one hour from where she is located, but feel free to reach out to her and see if she could visit you at your library for the same or a similar program. Here is her email address, which I am sharing with you after receiving written permission from her: justine(a)neverlookbackvacations.com. I also offer a monthly "Armchair Traveler" program where we "visit" a different vacation destination each month, and I will probably reach out to Justine next year to talk about having her visit during a future "Armchair" to share her experiences in traveling to the destination we "visit" that day. Have an enjoyable weekend, and thank you for taking the time to read this through. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. -- *"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift." – Kate DiCamillo* *Lorry Traver (She/Her)* Public Services Librarian Brandon Township Library 248-627-1460

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