December 2025 - Michlib-l

Great Michigan Read Promotional Flyer/Poster
by Yolanda Rico 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

Hello Everyone, I am in search of a digital copy of this flyer so I can put it with the copies of this book my library is giving away. Much appreciated to whoever can send it to me. [May be an image of book and text] Thanks, Yolanda Rico Library Assistant Wickes Library (989) 752-3821 yrico(a)saginawlibrary.org<mailto:yrico@saginawlibrary.org>

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Getting Started: ADA Title II & WCAG 2.1 AA Resources for Library Websites
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

Hi! Here are a few resources you can use to get started with Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web & Mobile Application Accessibility Rule<https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/>, WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance on your library websites. Libraries serving populations of 50,000 or more need to be compliant by April 24, 2026. Libraries serving populations of 49,999 or fewer start compliance by April 26, 2027. * First Steps from ADA.gov<https://www.ada.gov/resources/web-rule-first-steps/> * Justice Department Webinar<https://youtu.be/hkhIGSvJC2o> (1 Hour) * Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List<https://www.w3.org/WAI/test-evaluate/tools/list/#top> * Selecting Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools<https://www.w3.org/WAI/test-evaluate/tools/selecting/> * Easy Checks – A First Review of Web Accessibility<https://www.w3.org/WAI/test-evaluate/easy-checks/> The Library of Michigan has a Niche Academy Course that is very helpful! * The Modern eAccessibility Landscape in Public Libraries<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/course/63945> * If you don’t have a Niche Academy Account, it is free to sign up! Shauna's Suggestions * Know your Options - This is not a fix it and forget it technology issue. Once getting WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, your library will need to consider training for upkeep and maintenance of this standard. * Contracted web developer - Ask if they do this for you (part of a maintenance contract or as a separate fee) * For example: StreamLine, Revize, LocalHop, your local developer, etc. * Purchase a software solution - Some options include expert support to handle everything for you, while others provide reports that show what your library staff need to manually fix. * For example: SiteImprove, Dubbot, Acquia Web Governance, Skilltide, PopeTech powered by WAVE, etc. * Side Note: Accessibility Widgets/Toolbars/Overlays provided by companies such as ReciteMe, UserWay, AccessiBe are not a substitute for compliance. These software companies do provide scanning, auditing, and remediation tools as well as their overlay products though. * In-House Staff - Many free accessibility checkers only scan one webpage/URL at a time. They show staff what needs to be fixed, but the actual corrections must be made manually by library staff. [Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List<https://www.w3.org/WAI/test-evaluate/tools/list/#top>] * Review your site - Create a website map/plan by listing your main menu headings, subpages, and any pop-ups (both published and unpublished items you know you will be publishing). * A simple bulleted list with notes about each page (like static images you don’t plan to update often, documents, or forms) is helpful, and including the URL for each page makes it easy to copy and paste into free accessibility checkers, which often only scan one page at a time. Here is a view only example of the site plan<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KxALfNpUiEl63L_i_cNFFIjDKS9Qwc5lubj5O4w…> I created for keeping Library of Michigan's Ploud Website michlibrary.org accessible. * Review content - Review each webpage to see if it's current, necessary, and actively used. Use website analytics to identify low-traffic pages such as outdated program pages (e.g., 2016 Summer Reading) or services no longer offered that may be candidates for removal or updating. * Simplify structure - Fewer pages = fewer accessibility checks. Consider consolidating information into one page instead of many. * Note from Clare Membiela: “Libraries should be very cautious about using the process of compliance with web accessibility (such as cost or complexity) as reasons to remove content that may be essential to public transparency, such as board meeting minutes, policies, budgets, or contact information. Before removing any publicly relevant materials, libraries should consult their legal counsel to ensure compliance with accessibility standards as well as other legal obligations such as those involving public records, notice, and due process.” * Mobile view/Apps need to be accessible - Many users access your site from phones/tablets and is required to be accessible too. * Social Media<https://youtu.be/hkhIGSvJC2o?si=9VwZy3r_TkuFxGrV&t=2454> - While social media platforms themselves are not controlled by public entities, content posted by public entities on social media is covered if it is used to provide public services or information. This means starting on your date of compliancy: Posts should include alt text for images, videos should have captions and links to external content (e.g., documents or forms) should lead to accessible resources. A library serving 50,000+ people need to make all social media posts accessible starting April 24, 2026. Libraries serving 49,999 people and lower need to make all social media posts accessible starting April 26, 2027. * Don’t worry if this feels overwhelming, it’s a lot to take in! Some library websites have many pages, while others only have a few. This is a big project but breaking it down page by page will make it manageable. Remember to take advantage of available tools, YouTube tutorials for backend website development help (or ask your web developer if you work with one), and your peers for support! The research and resources in this email are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. The Library of Michigan cannot endorse specific vendors or brands. Libraries should contact vendors and other experts for advice and to ensure that their choice reflects the unique needs of that library. Since these resources are meant to help you get started, I’m also compiling additional materials to cover more components of WCAG 2.1 AA. Stay tuned! Please be sure to reach out if you have questions! Always, Shauna Quick, MLIS 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 [cid:591d7895-ee54-4bc8-b65e-b3fbcaef58f5]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan]<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education…> [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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Re: When LP isn't Large enough?
by Mary Davis 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

> Hi from RHPL! Thank you for mentioning this service, Deb. This is a > reminder that this program from the NLS is run out of RHPL for all of > Oakland County. If you contact Rebecca LaFave, I've included her on this > message, she can share all sorts of great information with you about OTBS > <https://otbs.rhpl.org/>. She could even visit a book group to share info > to your readers (and/or staff) and answer any questions! Residents who do > qualify can get both the player and cartridges as well as sign up for BARD, > which they can then download titles on their phone, computer, or tablet. We > also send out LP (and descriptive dvds) to OTBS patrons if they still want > to read LP. The best part about BARD and the player/cartridges is there is > no wait on titles, unless they're VERY new and not yet recorded. And unlike > Hoopla and Libby, they do not disappear from your tablet after three weeks. > Mary > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Deb Hemmye via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> > Date: Mon, Dec 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM > Subject: [Michlib-l] Re: When LP isn't Large enough? > To: Tina Russette <tmrussette(a)hollylibrary.org> > Cc: Michlib <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> > > > Hi Tina, > > Since Holly is in Oakland County, your library patrons qualify for Oakland > Talking Books. For those libraries not in Oakland County, you qualify for > the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. The only > qualification is that they cannot read large print - this could be because > of dyslexia, arthritis in the hands, or vision problems. They do not need > to be declared legally blind. I've attached a flyer for the National > program but since I am in Oakland County what I say next is related to that > program, possibly the national program too, but I'm not sure. Patrons have > a choice of getting a free audio player delivered to them which they can > keep as long as they order at least one audiobook per year. The device is > very simple to use and announces its commands out loud. For example, > "Stop," "Play," etc. The audiobooks are free and the come pre-loaded onto > an easy-to-handle blue square (see the center circle in the attachment > called "Elegibility flyer"). They can keep the books as long as they want > and to return them, they just remove the mailing label on the front of the > blue thingy and the return address is already underneath. Then they just > drop it in their own mailbox or a public mailbox. > > If they prefer, they can opt instead for the Bard mobile app which also > has a simple user interface and is free to the Talking Books patron. See > the attached "BARD app flyer 2024" for more details. > > I know this didn't exactly answer your question, but it does offer more > options for your patrons. :) > > *Deb Hemmye* > Library Director > Huntington Woods Public Library > 26415 Scotia Road > Huntington Woods, MI 48070 > 248-543-9720, ext. 686 > > Currently listening to* These Summer Storms, *by Sarah MacLean > > > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Michlib" <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> > *To: *"Michlib" <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> > *Sent: *Monday, December 22, 2025 1:44:47 PM > *Subject: *[Michlib-l] When LP isn't Large enough? > > Hello and Happy Holidays! > > As we move into the new year, I'm looking for books that will spark lively > discussions for my *mature *book clubs, that are in large print *and *available > on Libby. I have one group that I was told last week that Large Print is > not Large enough! What do you do when you need multiple copies on Libby so > more than one person can download it? > > Thanks in advance. > > Tina > > -- > Tina Marie Russette (she/her) > Adult Services Manager > Holly Township Library > 1116 N. Saginaw St. > Holly, MI 48442 > 248-634-1754 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list -- michlib-l(a)liblists.org > To unsubscribe send an email to michlib-l-leave(a)liblists.org > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list -- michlib-l(a)liblists.org > To unsubscribe send an email to michlib-l-leave(a)liblists.org > -- *Mary K. Davis* Head of Outreach Services Rochester Hills Public Library 248-650-7152

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When LP isn't Large enough?
by Tina Russette 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

Hello and Happy Holidays! As we move into the new year, I'm looking for books that will spark lively discussions for my *mature *book clubs, that are in large print *and *available on Libby. I have one group that I was told last week that Large Print is not Large enough! What do you do when you need multiple copies on Libby so more than one person can download it? Thanks in advance. Tina -- Tina Marie Russette (she/her) Adult Services Manager Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754

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MORE free books from NDL
by Jenny Rasmussen 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

Hello all, We have a few more free books to offer! Please let me know your TLN Mailer so that we can get these out to you! Title Author ISBN Type Count The Anthropocene Reviewed John Green 9780525556534 Hardcover 10 Terror in the City of Champions Tom Stanton 9781493030583 Paperback 8 The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace Jeff Hobbs 9781476731919 Paperback 7 Quiet Susan Cain 9780307352156 Paperback 7 Thanks, Jenny Rasmussen Technical Services Clerk Northville District Library 212 W. Cady St. Northville, MI 48167 she/her

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MeL Barcode Entry Tips
by Deb Hemmye 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

Hi all, No one specifically asked me to share the responses I got, but they were so helpful it seems rather selfish of me to keep them all to myself. Attached is a summary of the responses I received - I hope you'll find something you can use! Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to These Summer Storms, by Sarah MacLean

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St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library Downtown Poetry Walk Submissions
by Lisa Slavicek 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

Good afternoon! I wonder if there might be interest in sharing about our upcoming inaugural Downtown Poetry Walk submission opening. The St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library is now accepting submissions for original works of poetry for our inaugural Downtown Poetry Walk- themed "Transitions." Interested parties from ALL over Michigan can see our website for details: www.librarybythelake.org including the downloadable submission form and instructions. Poems will need to be: * Family Friendly * Limit 2 per person * Must be in MS word or text format (.doc, .docx, .txt) Submissions are open to all ages, but under 18 participants require parental consent. The 2026 Downtown Poetry Walk will be held in April, with poems displayed in the storefront windows of participating downtown St. Joseph locations. The poster-sized poems will include a QR code for a "digital walk" as well. Please use the attached social media flyer, and/ or print flyer to share with your library patrons, if you are so inclined. Thank you so much! Lisa Slavicek (she/her) Library Marketing, Outreach, & Volunteer Coordinator St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library (269)-983-7167

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Fw: Job Posting - Head of Youth Services at Whitefish Bay Public Library (WI)
by Jennifer Roth 21 Dec '25

21 Dec '25

If you've ever considered a career move to Wisconsin, you won't find a better director to work for! Jennifer Roth Director, Westland Library (734) 326-6123 ------ To apply for the position, use the link below. A full job description is included. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wfbvillage/jobs/5173598/head-of-yout… Head of Youth Services Salary $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually Location Whitefish Bay, WI Job Type Full-Time Job Number HYS25 Department Library Opening Date 12/17/2025 Summary of Job OUR MISSION The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting all people, inspiring a love of learning, and providing access to ideas, information, and resources. GENERAL FUNCTION Oversee the entire operation of the Youth Services (YS) department including patron service, reference and reader’s advisory service, collection development, cataloguing, planning, promoting and delivery of programming for patrons 0-17 years old and families. Also responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling YS staff. Uphold the Whitefish Bay Public Library Mission Statement set by the Library Board and provide services that meet those standards. REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school. At least 3 years Library experience. At least 1-year supervisory experience. Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Whitefish Bay Public Library, Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting all people, inspiring a love of learning, and providing access to ideas, information, and resources. Notice: This email is on a publicly owned system, subject to open records (sec. 19.21, et seq.) and archival (sec. 16.61, et seq.) requirements under Wisconsin State Law.

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Digital Conversion Center/Memory Lab
by Nicole Johnson 20 Dec '25

20 Dec '25

Hello! Our library is looking into the possibility of purchasing equipment to create a digital conversion center within our library for people to come in and digitize old photos, slides, tapes, etc. For libraries that already have this setup in place, what equipment do you recommend that works well and is easy to use? Open to any suggestions and tips for creating a space like this! Enjoy the holiday season! Thanks, Nicole Nicole Johnson Librarian Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 906-486-4381

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Fwd: Cataloging Hallmark movies!
by Deb Craig 19 Dec '25

19 Dec '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Deb Craig <shuttered1(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM Subject: Cataloging Hallmark movies! To: <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Hello all, My assistant director and I are curious how the rest of you catalog these 'hydra-headed' DVD's. Here's a screenshot of some of ours. Do you use Hallmark in your call #? [image: Hallmark.png] Thanks in advance for any input! Yours in strabismus, Deb Craig

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