November 2025 - Michlib-l

Mittens Visit
by Carla Rumsey 25 Nov '25

25 Nov '25

Mittens visited the Vermontville Township Library and had lots of fun!!![cid:bdc9b879-b3df-4b2f-bbf4-642a9cfd51b2][cid:bd6d10cc-05f2-4442-9508-29e9effaf431][cid:c20b920e-4912-4c28-b7fe-69abd8becebd][cid:81579e9a-7913-4bb1-85eb-5805b6e92139][cid:4e544e43-1af2-4615-84aa-e7bbc1dd3cb5][cid:221bac05-aeda-43f7-9b35-59ce3e6001ed][cid:22e4a70a-4d17-4405-a3f1-baa4a1a89347] Carla Rumsey Director Vermontville Township Library 120 E First Street Vermontville, MI 49096 517-726-1362

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Upcoming Hybrid Event at BPL: Illustrated History of the Soo Locks
by Mick Howey 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

Hello! Please join us at 7:00 PM, Monday, December 1st as we welcome the Chief Park Ranger of the Soo Locks Michelle Briggs. One of North America’s most important engineering marvels resides right here in Michigan: the Soo Locks. The first lock on the St. Marys river opened in 1798, the largest in 1969 and work began last year to build a new lock. The story of this amazing man-made behemoth is constantly evolving. Using hundreds of historic images, some dating from the 1860s, Michelle Briggs, chief park ranger at the Soo Locks, leads an in-depth exploration of the National Historic Landmark facility and the lynchpin of Great Lakes navigation. Michelle Briggs has been the Chief Park Ranger at the Soo Locks since 2009. Before joining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers she spent 15 years working in museums throughout the Great Lakes region and earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in history from Western Michigan University focusing on Great Lakes Maritime history and museum studies topics. Registration required. Hybrid event. Attend in person (with an IN-PERSON ticket) or virtually (with a VIRTUAL ticket). Tap HERE <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/IFBYNx3aFL/instances/2XbDRodTc…> to register. Hope to see you there! 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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Fax charges - sending/receiving
by Andrea Ingmire 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

Curious what you all are charging for patron faxes (not interested in self-service fax machines, only fees for your staff to be involved in the faxing). Sending, per page - do you have a max fee/fax? Receiving, per page - do you have a max fee/fax? We are seeing quite a few courts document related faxes that are 20+ pages and the fee for those faxes seems out of line with the amount of work our staff are putting into the sending of them. We're looking at adding a max fee/fax and I'm curious as to what other libraries are doing regarding fees for this service. Many thanks! Andrea [cid:6d376b67-8656-44fa-9b46-82c33463c896] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library 217 North Front Street Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4303 Office 906-228-9510 Library Main Number 906-226-1783 Library Fax [cid:ac16b318-3aab-4268-91c2-34202c954b3e]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/3193da10121b499fb20ea87e1c89c361…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/3193da10121b499fb20ea87e1c89c361…>

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Kettering University - FT Job Posting - Library Operations Coordinator
by Dawn Winans 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

*We are looking for a person to join our team! * Kettering University, located in Flint, Michigan, is a private STEM+B institution offering bachelor's and master's degrees. According to The Princeton Review, Kettering University is one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and fantastic return on investment. *Apply here:* *Library Operations Coordinator* https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/10025 *Information about Kettering University* https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ZkJagjnBL-uSLJLZcEkaAVuo1yMZOBo/view *Information about our spaces:* - *Our main Library Service Desk and Art Gallery* are located in our newest building, called the Learning Commons. Learning Commons: A Revolution on How Universities Conceptualize Space https://www.kettering.edu/who-we-are/campus-facilities/learning-commons Kettering University Learning Commons https://clarkcc.com/project/kettering-university-learning-commons/ Library Services https://catalog.kettering.edu/undergrad/library-services/ - The historic Academic Building is the home for our *physical library collections.* Campus Facilities https://www.kettering.edu/who-we-are/campus-facilities Built by Flint, serving the world: Kettering University celebrates 100 years https://flintside.com/kettering university centennial/ <https://flintside.com/ketteringuniversitycentennial/> - Our *Archival Collection* is located one mile east of the main campus in what was once The Durant-Dort Carriage Company. Archives, located at Factory One https://www.gmfactoryone.com/site/us/en/factoryone/home/archive-research.ht… Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions! Dawn -- *Dawn M. Winans * she/her/hers *Interim Director of Library Services* Kettering University Library Phone: 810-762-9842 1700 University Ave~Flint, MI, 48504 *Kettering University* *"Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." * *~ Charles Kettering*

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2 Desks for sale
by Director ＠ Newaygo Library 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

We have 2 very nice desks for sale. One has the shelf on the left side, the other on the right side. $25.00 each Solid Wood / antique? With keyboard tray Pick up at Newaygo Library 48" wide x 30" deep x 32" tall Thank you! Mary Mary Franklin | Library Director a: 44 North State Rd | Newaygo, MI 49337 e: mailto:director@newaygolibrary.org | w: http://newaygolibrary.org/ p: 231 652 6723 https://www.facebook.com/Newaygo-Area-District-Library-174353817596/ https://www.twitter.com/newaygolibrary/ https://www.instagram.com/newaygolibrary/ http://pinterest.com/newaygolibrary/ Would you like to support Newaygo Library - https://tinyurl.com/newaygo-library-donations?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJp…

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Spring Online Courses from UW-Madison iSchool Registration Now Open!
by UW iSchool CE 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

Spring Online Courses Registration Now Open! 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early! * Basic Public Library Administration<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-pl-admin/>, Jan 26 – April 19, 2026 * Strategies for Supervising Part-Time Employees<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/part-time-staff/>, Feb 9 – March 22, 2026 * Organization and Management of Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/organization-and-management-o…>, Feb 2 – April 26, 2026 * Library Security: Training For Worst Case Scenarios And Everyday Conflicts<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/library-security/>, Feb 16 – March 29, 2026 * Playing Around: The Library’s Role in Playful Learning for Young Children<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/playing-around-the-librarys-r…>, March 2 – April 12, 2026 * NEW! Incorporating Digital Collection Into Your Community Outreach<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/incorporating-digital-collect…>, March 9 – April 5, 2026 * NEW! Cataloging II<https://ischool.wisc.edu/cataloging-ii/>, March 16 – April 26, 2026 * Introduction to Digitization Projects<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/introduction-to-digitization-…>, March 16 – May 10, 2026 * Reference Desk Ready<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/reference-desk-ready/>, March 23 – May 17, 2026 * NEW! Creating Community through Intergenerational Programming<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-community-through-in…>, April 6 – May 3, 2026 * NEW! Basic Preservation Standards for Archives and Special Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-preservation-standards-…>, April 6 – May 17, 2026 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> — Librarians’ Tour of New York City Registration is now open for the Librarians’ Tour of New York City! The tour will occur May 17-23, 2026. During the tour we will visit a variety of libraries and archives including the New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, The Morgan Library, and the The Grolier Club, along with one or two more. Find out more: go.wisc.edu/o8ov28<https://go.wisc.edu/o8ov28> Interested in hearing about future tours? Add your name to our email list<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVDctrf3kdVw6ekog_gU1NxhwxT_hjYra…>. — Power Up 2026 March 26, 2026 Virtual Conference Register today: go.wisc.edu/mld85p<https://go.wisc.edu/mld85p> Join youth services managers and staff for one day of virtual learning. Hear from our keynote Lisa Roy, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Concurrent sessions will focus on leveling up your leadership skills, strategic planning and how to best support your team. Each session will be presented live, and recordings will be available to registered attendees for 60 days following the conference. — Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Great MI Read lending kits
by Jacqueline LaFreniere 22 Nov '25

22 Nov '25

The Beaver Island District Library is a lending library for the Great MI Read, Everything I learned, I learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Contact me if you would like to borrow a kit. 4 weeks lending time. Jacqueline Lafreniere Beaver Island District Library 26400 Donegal Bay Road Beaver Island, MI 49782 231-448-2701 island.library(a)gmail.com Jacqueline LaFreniere, Director Beaver Island District Library 26400 Donegal Bay Road PO Box 246 Beaver Island, MI 49782 (231) 448-2701

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Upcoming cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

Register soon for the following workshops from MCLS! Advanced Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/682cc936df7c71eadd5ebc55> 3-day class, December 2-4, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! The Mystery of MARC Fixed Fields Solved<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/682cc9e7df7c71eadd5ef22e> ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 2-day class, December 3-4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Qualifies for 4 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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Bookshelves for sale
by Samantha Reid-Goldberg 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

We have two sets of bookshelves for sale. Each entire shelf is about 12 feet long (composed of (4) 3-foot metal units), doubled-sided and a little over 2 feet wide. There are wooden ends on each shelf and those are also available. While I would love to sell the entire 8 unit/4 shelf-endset and get it out of my office, we are also willing to sell individual 3-foot units as well. Buyer would have to pick the shelves up in Hesperia, but we are willing to take that travel distance into consideration when agreeing to a price. Any reasonable offer accepted! I am happy to send pictures if you are interested. Thanks! -- Samantha Reid-Goldberg Library Director Hesperia Community Library 80 S. Division Hesperia, MI 49421 (231) 854-5125

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Ingram/Backstage New Partnership: Also, B&T Customer Letter
by Jim Flury 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

All, Matt Church, Director, Berkley Public Library shared the below link from Ingram with me concerning that vendor's current turnaround time for book shipments, as well as their new partnership with authority control vendor Backstage Library Works for Cataloging/Processing services, including shelf ready processing [ https://bslw.com/collection-management/shelf-ready-processing/ | https://bslw.com/collection-management/shelf-ready-processing/ ] Matt noted, and I 100% concur, how nice it is to receive such a detailed update from a vendor! Those who've been around for a bit might recall that Ingram previously worked with another authority control vendor, Marcive, to provide this service. Marcive closed December 31, 2024. [ https://click.e.ingramcontent.com/deliveries/dgSUhgsDANGXDtCXDgGapu4DbbHAvV… | https://click.e.ingramcontent.com/deliveries/dgSUhgsDANGXDtCXDgGapu4DbbHAvV… ] Also, in case you haven't seen it I have attached a copy of the November 12 letter TLN received from Amandeep Kochar, Chief Executive Officer, Baker & Taylor, LLC. Today, Friday November 21 is the final day B&T will accept orders from libraries. TLN advises libraries that have questions concerning subscriptions or lease quotas to contact Riveron Consulting using one or both of the email addresses noted in the letter. 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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