December 2025 - Michlib-l

BHPL New Director Reception
by Jill Rauh 12 Dec '25

12 Dec '25

Please come if you can! Jill Rauh, Public Services Librarian Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-926-6139 www.bentonharborlibrary.com The information and views presented do not necessarily represent those of the Benton Harbor Public Library.

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free online astronomy program, Battling Astronomy Misinformation, December 16, 6-7:30
by Jennifer Dye 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Adrian Bradley, who has shown us techniques to photograph astronomical objects so that the images are not featureless blobs, will help us understand and fight back against astronomy misinformation. Tuesday, December 16 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-astronomy-misinformation.eventbrite.com While we have been able to offer an in-person option for some of our programs, the Knapp Branch is not available at this time, so this program will be available only on Zoom. The program will be recorded, and should be available on the Detroit Public Library YouTube channel within a few weeks. We now have a virtual channel just for the astronomy programs: https://bit.ly/DPLAstronomy Jennifer Jennifer Dye Cataloger Detroit Public Library Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1392

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Looking for LoT Recommendations
by SBBDL Information 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Howdy! I've got two questions for other libraries with Libraries of Things.🤓 1. Does anyone have experience with the ChompSaw? We are curious and looking into perhaps adding it to our collection at some point (so many possibilities for cardboard creation programs with our MakeDo kit!), but we're interested in hearing if anyone has one in their collection. Especially since it's pretty pricey. If your library has one, does it get checked out? Has it ever broken? If so, can it be easily repaired? I haven't seen anything else on the market like this but perhaps you have something similar in your collection with a smaller price tag? 2. We're also looking at adding a few new board games to our collection. I've got a handful saved for later in our Amazon cart, including Cascadia Junior, Smug Owls, Wingspan, Flip 7, and Patchwork. I personally have and love Wingspan and Patchwork but the other three were ones I found via research into various board game awards. If you have board games in your LoT, do you have these? Would you recommend them? Are there other board games in your collection that your patrons can't get enough of? Thanks in advance for any reviews and/or insights!! Let me know if you're interested in any answers, I'm happy to compile and share. Happy Thursday (aka "Little Friday"), Autumn -- Autumn Anderson (she/her) Assistant Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 *Currently reading 'The Birth of the Pill' by Jonathan Eig <https://search.mel.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb29831471__Sbirth%20of%20the%2…>*

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Cataloguing question
by deltonlib＠mei.net 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Hi! Has anyone ever run in to an issue where two books have the same ISBN? We have never seen it before, until yesterday. Two books in a series have the same ISBN: 978-1-961302-82-2. We were trying to catalogue the second book in the series, and our system flagged the ISBN as already having a record. Any insight on what should be done for cataloguing the second book? Thanks! Marie Marie Tsuji Delton District Library 330 N. Grove St, Delton, MI 49046 269-623-8040 www.deltonlib.org

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auto door options
by Stacy Pasche 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

We need to replace our exterior door. It currently has an automatic door opener that is the push button style. We're not very happy with that style- it makes the door difficult to open if you don't use the button. The button is slow. The button is also at toddler level and takes a lot of abuse. I would love to have a "Star Trek" door that just slides open when you walk up to it. If your library has one of these types of doors, please let me know if you like it. What are maintenance costs? What do you do if they stop working? Do they handle wind/snow well? I would love any advice you have to give. Many thanks!

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Molina Healthcare Grant
by Tricia Wylie 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Hello, I am sharing a grant opportunity for libraries in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Due dates and contact information are included in the attached application. Thank you, Tricia Wylie, Director Superiorland Library Cooperative 1615 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 906-228-7697 x 1

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Children’s Bookshelves
by Kristyn Norton 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

2 available - Double sided book shelves. (Storage on both sides, just not pictured) Approximately 73” long, 24” wide , 45.5” tall. Located in Scottville, MI (15 mins from Ludington) at the Scottville Branch of Mason County District Library. Kristyn Norton

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LM's Library Science Collection - Outreach Services
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

Outreach helps libraries bring resources and programs outside the typical library environment or building. The goal is to bring service to underserved community members, those who cannot get to library, or may not be aware of services. The Library of Michigan's collection holds titles that how outreach can happen in your community, whether it is a community event, a partnership, or a pop-up library. Please see below for some recent titles purchased and how to use the title. * Outreach services for teens : a starter guide by Jess Snow. ALA Editions, 2020. - LM Print Collection * The high-impact digital library : innovative approaches for outreach and instruction by Anna Neatrour, et al.. ALA Editions, 2025. - LM Print Collection * Advancing a culture of creativity in libraries : programming and engagement by Megan Lotts. ALA Editions, 2021. - LM Print Collection * Public libraries and their communities : an introduction by Kay Ann Cassell. Rowman & Littlefield, 2021. - LM Print Collection * Library programming made easy : a practical guide for librarians by Michelle Demeter & Haley K. Holmes. Rowman & Littlefield, 2019. - LM Print Collection * A trauma-informed approach to library services by Rebecca Tolley. ALA Editions, 2020. - LM Print Collection * Helping Library Users with Legal Questions: Practical Advice for Research, Programming, and Outreach by Deborah Hamilton. ABC-Clio, 2021. - Gale eBooks on MeL * Your Technology Outreach Adventure: Tools for Human-Centered Problem Solving by Erin Berman. ALA Editions, 2019. - Gale eBooks on MeL * Healthy Living at the Library: Programs for All Ages by Noah Lenstra. Libraries Unlimited, 2020. - Gale eBooks on MeL * Pivoting During the Pandemic: Ideas for Serving Your Community Anytime, Anywhere by Kathleen Hughes and Jamie Santoro. ALA Editions, 2021. - Gale eBooks on MeL 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.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [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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Sad News
by Claire McLaughlin 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

I am writing to let members of the Michigan library community know that the former director of the Canton Public Library, Jean Tabor, passed away December 1st after a long illness. Jean became director in 1985 and retired at the end of 2007. Claire McLaughlin Retired Department Head Canton Public Library

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ALA Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

FYI, the 2025-2026 ALA Libraries Transform Communities grant is open! The theme is "Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All." More information and the application are at the link below. The application is due 2/2/2026. https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG?_zs=Fu5vg1&_zl=AEGUA Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [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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