November 2025 - Michlib-l

Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Foundations of the Science of Reading for Public Library Professionals<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (a two-part webinar series) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 and Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET The Reading League advances the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. This two-part webinar series* will be taking a deeper dive into the "Science of Reading" and how libraries can help support best practices for early literacy development. The Science of Reading embodies over 40 years of research findings from multiple fields of study that shine a light on key fundamental principles of reading instruction. In the Foundations of the Science of Reading session, participants will learn about three "anchors" that have emerged from this research. These include: * The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer, 1986) * Scarborough's Reading Rope (Scarborough, 2001) * Four-Part Processing Model for Word Recognition (Seidenberg & McClelland, 1989) *This webinar will be recorded for registrants<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, but live attendance is encouraged for an engaging conversation. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Summer Symposium Unearth A Story(™): Connect & Collaborate Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:00 am - 4:30 pm ET Library of Michigan - 2nd Floor Lake Erie Room Lunch will be provided by the Library of Michigan Foundation We still have a few seats available!!! The dinosaurs are coming in 2026! Join us in-person as we gather to view the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual virtual Summer Symposium all about Unearth a Story(™). We will start the day with a conversation around summer library programming best practices, before tuning into the opening Keynote with Dan Santat. Between sessions we will "unearth" ideas on programming, have a couple of hands-on crafts, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas to share. Last chance to register now<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> and you can view the draft agenda<https://docs.google.com/document/d/18qq4zONKfxIK4AmPDVBwM7gaZiToeizWsZgFbS0…> for the in-person day. Can't make it in-person but still want to watch the virtual CSLP Summer Symposium? You can register with CSLP<https://www.cslpreads.org/professional-development/> to watch the Summer Symposium<https://docs.google.com/document/d/13PSGdixCjos_Mq2mKRDnN25V5tRgxv4jDreN9W8…> live or request the recordings for a later date. Keynote speaker will be Dan Santat<https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/dansantat/home>, plus Michigan's own Detroit Zoo will be presenting a panel with great STEM ideas! This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Resources StarNet's Science Across America! As America celebrates its 250-year anniversary, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and STAR Net have launched a new campaign to help libraries highlight the history of scientific achievement in our country, and the local connections to science in our communities. SCIENCE ACROSS AMERICA<https://community.starnetlibraries.org/science-across-america-new-opportuni…>, the newest campaign from Spark of Science@ My Library, invites libraries to showcase local scientific advances and scientists, engage your communities with focused Community Dialogues, and host educational and inspirational activities that shine a light on the past, present, and future of science in our lives. Pre-Application Webinar: An optional pre-application webinar where we will discuss the application and answer any questions will be held on December 3rd, 2025, at 4pm ET. You may register for the webinar at this link<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7M9oanfORC64grh8uBprkQ#/>. Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life<https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/working-paper/mattering-in-ea…> Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University Explore how mattering affects children's lifelong health and well-being, and learn concrete tips for promoting a sense of mattering in young children. In our new paper<https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/working-paper/mattering-in-ea…>, co-authored with Jennifer B. Wallace, award-winning journalist, and founder of the Mattering Institute who has written extensively on mattering, we explore the science around mattering in early childhood as well as concrete strategies for building a sense of mattering in young children. Sunshine & Stories Podcast Episode 205: Compassionate Makerspace Projects<https://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/csl-news/services-for-libraries-scho…> Sunshine & Stories is a Colorado State Library podcast dedicated to all things public and school libraries. Our podcast aims to offer fresh insights, as well as spark creative and practical ideas for diverse public & school library settings. Whether you’re a veteran in the library world, a newbie looking for a little professional support, or someone who’s considering shaking things up in your library (a little or a lot), we hope this podcast will be a valuable resource for you. In the News... The 7 Types of Rest Librarians Actually Need and How to Get Them<https://librarianbyday.net/2025/11/06/the-7-types-of-rest-librarians-actual…> - Bobbie L. Newman Blog, 11/6/25 * I strongly encourage folks to read through this article and consider ways in which you and your colleagues might create conditions where rest is possible. Next Michigan superintendent vows to take ‘students first’ mission statewide<https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/next-michigan-superintendent-vows-to-…> - MI Bridge, 11/20/25 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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hotspot aging or settings question
by Katharine Lion 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Hello, Just wondering if anyone can share their experience with the longevity of a mobile hotspot. We have a few that people keep bringing back saying the hotspot had intermittent service or were unreliable. I'm wondering if they have just reached their age limit and are dying (at 3 years old) or if the settings we have are incorrect somehow. We do have a lot of rural users so we've been chalking it up to service issues based on location but with 3 brought back this week alone, I'm now questioning that. -- *Katharine Lion *(she/her) Web / Graphic Design & Arts Programming

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Young Adult Books Available
by Gillian Demeter 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Hello, I have 24 Young Adult books to give away that I removed from the collection. Below are photos of the books. Please provide your RIDES code if you are interested. Thank you! Thank you! Gillian -- Gillian Demeter Teen/Tween Services Librarian Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Rd. Huntington Woods, MI 48070 [ mailto:gdemeter@hwoodslib.org | gdemeter(a)hwoodslib.org ]

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LM's Library Science Collection - Privacy and Patron Data
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Privacy and Patron Data are urgent issues for libraries. The Library of Michigan's collection holds titles that can be helpful on navigating how to best safeguard the data you hold relating to your patrons and their library usage. Please see below for some recent titles purchased and how to use the title. * Managing data for patron privacy : comprehensive strategies for libraries by Kristin Briney and Becky Yoose. ALA Editions, 2022 - LM Print Collection * Library privacy policies by Jason Vaughan. ALA TechSource, 2020. - LM Print Collection * Anonymity by Alison Macrina and Talya Cooper. ALA Neal-Schuman, 2019. - Gale eBooks on MeL * A Corporate Librarian's Guide to Information Governance and Data Privacy by Phyllis Elin. Business Expert Press, 2022. - LM eBook Collection * A Government Librarian's Guide to Information Governance and Data Privacy by Phyllis Elin. Business Expert Press, 2022. - LM eBook Collection LM's Library Science content can be found in three places: 1. LM's Print Catalog * Search the LM Catalog at www.answercat.org<http://www.answercat.org/> and use "Library Science Collection" as one of the search terms in the Advanced Search - Notes field and you will pull only the library science collection titles. * MeLCat - Search for LM titles you have identified and order them OR you can contact the LM circulation desk for an Interloan request as well. 2. Gale eBooks on MeL! - Anyone can use the Gale eBooks collection on MeL. * Go to MeL.org, select eResources then the eResources by letter G. Under G you'll see Gale eBooks with subjects linked on the left nav bar. 3. LM's eBook Central Collection - If you have an LM library card, you can use our ProQuest eBook Central collection. You can request a card at Michigan.gov/librarycard. * Go directly to eBook Central collection at the Michigan.gov/LMdatabases page or search in ANSWER as the ProQuest titles show there as well. The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a title you'd like us to purchase? Let me know! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [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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MCLS Thanksgiving schedule - closing 1 p.m. on Nov. 26
by Mary Ruthko 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Please excuse cross-posting Hello everyone, MCLS offices are closed for Thanksgiving from 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28. We return on Monday, Dec. 1 ready to help you. Have a safe and happy holiday! MCLS SERVICE AND PROGRAM CONTACTS Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement and Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> eLicensing and Collection Resources: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> TALK (Text and Learn for Kindergarten): talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> MDPN (Michigan Digital Preservation Network): MDPNsupport(a)mcls.org<mailto:MDPNsupport@mcls.org> —The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. —Support for the MDPN is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Mary Ruthko Marketing and Communication Coordinator 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…> [cid:48ce6751-6301-4e18-a5a3-a8a37595c2a5] 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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Reminder: Join us for the MeLCat Anniversary Party Today at 3 pm!
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

[cid:image001.jpg@01DC59FE.544C3D00] MeLCat is 20! For those of you who were unable to join us at MLA last month to mark this milestone anniversary, we invite you to join us for an online celebration. Join the MeL team staff from the Library of Michigan and MCLS on Zoom, Today, Nov. 20 from 3-4 p.m. Eastern (2-3 p.m. Central). We'll share some MeLCat stories, follow the travels of Mittens the MeLCat Mascot throughout the state, and give away MeLCat prizes. Join on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87180144825?pwd=8hl4aux57IvsnfM6vncRzCNLNEdIh9.1 The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://mcls.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=70f5d96e1d549a56752300142&id…> through the Library of Michigan<https://mcls.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=70f5d96e1d549a56752300142&id…>. Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 [cid:image002.png@01DC59FE.544C3D00] [cid:image003.png@01DC59FE.544C3D00] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through September 24. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BjArjCenn1GB14>. For more information visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy<http://www.michigan.gov/mtoy>. [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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Open Position: TLN Accounts Receivable Secialist
by Steven K. Bowers 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

The Library Network, a Michigan Library Cooperative located in Novi, Michigan, is seeking an individual for the position of Accounts Receivable Specialist, to provide exceptional service to our membership. We work alongside our member libraries to provide an array of services to enable them to operate effectively and efficiently. Our mission is to create a vibrant, collaborative partnership among our libraries, driving access to shared services and resources that benefit the libraries and their users. We strive to provide exceptional service and high return on libraries financial investment in The Library Network. The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the organization. Reporting to the Controller, this individual is responsible for managing invoicing, payment tracking, banking tasks, file maintenance, and providing clear and concise communication. Deadline for submission is December 12, 2025, with interviews occurring the week of December 15. More info attached and online at: [ https://tln.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=958946 | https://tln.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=958946 ] Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 [ mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us | sbowers(a)tln.org ] [ https://www.tln.org/ | TLN.org ] (he/him/his)

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New York City Library Tour Opportunity from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

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 Grolier Club and more! Who can attend? Librarians, library workers, archivist, and anyone who loves libraries and wants to explore New York City. We welcome any adults, 18 and older. No affiliation with UW-Madison iSchool is needed! Visit the tour website<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/librarians-tour-of-new-york-c…> for full tour details! Can't make this tour, but want to hear about future opportunities? Add your name to our email list<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVDctrf3kdVw6ekog_gU1NxhwxT_hjYra…>. -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Go Further with the new Ken Burns' Film
by Daniel Lodge 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

If you are enjoying Ken Burns' film on the American Revolution, then we can offer you a chance to delve further into the Events depicted in the film. Historian Rick Atkinson, who appears in the film, will join us virtually to talk about the second book in his American Revolution trilogy entitled T*he Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780.* It's a hybrid event: you can either join us here at the Library to view the Conversation, or you can enjoy the Conversation via Zoom on your portable device. To register for either option, you can visit our Library Website at dearbornlibrary.org. Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Empire of Storms problem
by James B Lenze 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

Just a heads up. We were just alerted to the fact that our copy of the new Sarah J. Maas novel (Empire of Storms) has a binding issue. Interspersed throughout the book are pages of Heir of Fire. The page numbering remains consistent. But it appears pages from the older book have replaced the corresponding pages of the new book. You may want to check your copies of the book to verify that they are nor also messed up. The title appears in the header space of all odd numbered pages. So, it is pretty easy to flip through the pages to spot the problem. James James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135

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