December 2025 - Michlib-l

MI PR Group upcoming meeting reminder - Tuesday, April 16
by Kelly Rembert 10 Sep '26

10 Sep '26

Hi Everyone, Here is your friendly reminder about an upcoming roundtable meeting of the MI PR Group on Tuesday, April 16 at 10am on Zoom. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! We will have a roundtable meeting so bring questions, concerns and successes to share! Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) April 16, 2024 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Presenter Recommendation
by Mick Howey 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

Hello Michlib! Last night BPL hosted the Soo Locks Chief Park Ranger Michelle Briggs' presentation The Illustrated History of the Soo Locks. The presentation was fantastic! Michelle was knowledgeable, lively, personable, and engaging. She also went above and beyond to make sure her appearance even happened. The presentation was well attended with many folks staying after to chat. Michelle's contact info is below. There was not a fee. Michelle Briggs Chief Park Ranger, Soo Locks U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Michelle.L.Briggs(a)usace.army.mil Please let me know if you have any questions, Best, 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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AADL Job Opportunity
by hr＠aadl.org 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Hello, The Ann Arbor District Library currently has an open job posting for a Full-time Library Technician - Open Lab. We will be accepting applications until 8pm on November 25, 2025. Please visit: aadl.org/aboutus/employment for the posting and information on how to apply. Thank you! Heidi Pratt (she/her) HR Staffing Coordinator | Ann Arbor District Library [ mailto:hr@aadl.org | hr(a)aadl.org ] | 734-327-4273 | [ mailto:pratth@aadl.org | pratth(a)aadl.org ]

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Upcoming FREE PCI Webinars Provided by Library of Michigan
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 08 Jun '26

08 Jun '26

Hello Michigan Libraries! Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars use the Zoom platform. Register online for upcoming PCI webinars: * Storytime Success: Crafting Engaging Sessions from Start to Finish<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> July 2 at 2pm * The Power of Partnerships: Planning a Successful Community Meet & Greet at Your Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> July 9 at 2 pm * Elevating Your Game as a Professional<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> July 16 at 2 pm * Trauma-Informed Libraries - What are they, why do they matter, and how do we become one?<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> July 23 at 2 pm * Trauma-Informed Care or Services for Teens in the Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> July 30 at 2 pm * 10 Big Time Management Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> August 6 at 2 pm LM Continuing Education To find the full calendar of training and continuing education opportunities supported and offered by the Library of Michigan visit the Continuing Education site at Michigan.gov/LibraryCE<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce>. Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. CE Stipend for Michigan Library Staff Are you or your staff looking to develop your skills with professional development opportunities either in or out of state? The Library Continuing Education Stipend program<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> can support travel and registration costs by providing financial support for library staff continuing education. The Library of Michigan is now accepting applications for stipends for fiscal year 2026 (10/01/2025 to 9/30/2026) events and classes. Questions about LM Training? Contact me at VernolaA(a)michigan.gov<mailto:VernolaA@michigan.gov>. 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. Thank you! Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA(a)michigan.gov | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [cid:image001.png@01DBEA8D.D09C8AD0] 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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MI PR Group recording
by Kelly Rembert 19 May '26

19 May '26

Thanks to all that joined today's MI PR Group meeting - the recording is up at: https://youtu.be/_CbvjwvO130 The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Looking ahead our next meeting is on Tuesday, April 15 with a roundtable meeting. Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) April 15, 2025 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Hotspot lending policies
by deltonlib＠mei.net 30 Jan '26

30 Jan '26

Hi, We are looking at starting a hotspot lending program. If you have a lending policy or any tips or lessons learned that you are willing to share, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks, Marie Tsuji Delton District Library 330 N. Grove St, Delton, MI 49046 269-623-8040 www.deltonlib.org

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Re: Smart Money Kids Read program is still accepting 2026 requests!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Jan '26

21 Jan '26

Michigan libraries have requested approximately 5,000 copies of the 2026 book for our Smart Money Kids Read program to date -- and has capacity to give a lot more! Participating libraries agree to provide money-themed children's programming during Financial Literacy Month, April 1-30, 2025, utilizing How Do You Spend? for our SMKR program, supplemented by fun, age-appropriate programming. Librarians are so creative! Most libraries do in-person story time events, using our chosen book, along with coloring sheets, finger puppet plays, songs, rhymes, crafts, and more! Consider partnering with a local credit union on these events as well! Michigan credit unions not only provide funding for the Smart Money Kids Read program, but also enjoy participating in, and helping to provide program support, for such youth events. This year's book is Cinders McLeod's How Do YOU Spend? If your library has already submitted your request for free books for kids, please do not submit another as it makes things very confusing! Here's the google form link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckQos0T42sam6VPo-9rcAPMyDyNetTOwX…> where requests may be made: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckQos0T42sam6VPo-9rcAPMyDyNetTOwX…<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckQos0T42sam6VPo-9rcAPMyDyNetTOwX…> Questions? Contact Kelly Masters at MiFinancialWellness(a)gmail.com 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/>. ________________________________ From: Miyouth <miyouth-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Miyouth <miyouth(a)mcls.org> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2025 4:36 PM To: MI Youth Services List <miyouth(a)mcls.org>; michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Cc: Kelly Masters <MiFinancialWellness(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Miyouth] Smart Money Kids Read program is now accepting 2026 book requests! CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov "Smart Money Kids Read" program is now accepting 2026 book requests! Hello Library friends! After reviewing the detailed feedback from our 2025 participating librarians, The 2026 Smart Money Kids Read book will be a new book from the Moneybunny series, by crowd favorite author Cinders McLeod: How Do YOU Spend?. Our year-round efforts culminate with intensified programming during Financial Literacy Month, April 1-30, 2026. To this end, we've been hard at work over the summer and into autumn, planning for our beloved Smart Money Kids Read (SMKR) program! By completing this request<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckQos0T42sam6VPo-9rcAPMyDyNetTOwX…> for FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS, you agree to provide money-themed children's programming during Financial Literacy Month, April 1-30, 2025, utilizing How Do You Spend? for our SMKR program, supplemented by fun, age-appropriate programming. Librarians are so creative! We believe most libraries will do in-person story time events, using our chosen book, along with coloring sheets, finger puppet plays, songs, rhymes, crafts, and more! Consider partnering with a local credit union on these events as well! Michigan credit unions not only provide funding for the Smart Money Kids Read program, but also enjoy participating in, and helping to provide program support, for such youth events. It is important that you share with us the ways in which you plan to implement your Smart Money Kids Read program. How will you get these books into the hands of Michigan children in April? Do you need help securing a credit union partner for possible program support? What might your program look like? We want to hear about it! SMKR Contact: Kelly Masters at MiFinancialWellness(a)gmail.com. The SMKR program is done in partnership between the Michigan Financial Wellness Network and the Michigan Credit Union Foundation. ### 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [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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Michigan Digital Preservation Network seeks proposals for upcoming symposium
by Chelsea Denault 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

Call for Proposals Creating a Blueprint for Accessible Digital Preservation: Learnings from the Michigan Digital Preservation Network’s IMLS Grant Activities A Symposium The Michigan Digital Preservation Network (MDPN) is accepting session proposals for an upcoming symposium to share learnings from our Institute for Museum and Libraries Services National Leadership Grant, “Demonstrating and Documenting a Statewide LOCKSS 2.0 Preservation Network for Cultural Memory Institutions,” which will be held March 26, 2026 at the Library of Michigan in Lansing, MI. This symposium serves as one of the deliverables of the grant project, which sought to build a replicable model for a statewide or regional digital preservation network. View the full Call for Proposals<https://mipres.org/index.php/2025/12/09/mdpn-cfp/> for more details and guidance on how to submit your session proposal. Session proposals are open to anyone, though members of the MDPN and grant collaborators are especially encouraged to apply. Submit your proposal via this short form (https://forms.gle/cB1HkPy7tAysVD7a9 ) by January 12. Acceptance notifications will be sent later in January 2026. Questions? Have a proposal idea, but need some help? Contact MDPN Coordinator Dr. Chelsea Denault at denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> -- Chelsea Denault, Ph.D. (she/her) Michigan Digital Preservation Network Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-0826 denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> www.MIpres.org<http://mipres.org/> [Logo]<http://mipres.org/>

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Loaning Stand Up Paddle Boards, etc
by Jordan Wright 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

Hello, If your library loans stand up paddle boards, bikes, scooters, saws, or other items that could potentially kill you, I would love to know whether you have any special procedures or waivers in place and what those look like. Happy Holidays, jordan -- Jordan Wright Library Director Tecumseh District Library 215 N Ottawa St, Tecumseh, MI 49286 jwright(a)tecumsehlibrary.org | 517-423-2238 x. 11 www.tecumsehlibrary.org

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Podcasting
by Terri Hebert 31 Dec '25

31 Dec '25

Hello. I am the new Director with the Bridgman Public Library. We will be celebrating our 60th birthday next year and are already brainstorming ways to get our patrons involved in the event. One suggestion was setting up a space for them to come in and share stories about the library with us...maybe how they came in as children and now as adults, or how they participated in the gardening group and learned much about growing veggies, etc. We were thinking a podcasting space might be useful for this - and for other opportunities, too. Does anyone have a space like this in their library, and if so, what helpful hints and ideas might you share? Thank you, Terri

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