March 2025 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

packing envelopes
by glen＠romeodistrictlibrary.org 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

If anyone can spare them, the Romeo Graubner District Library needs melcat packing envelopes--all sizes. Please send in delivery if possible. ZV845 is our code. Thank you. Glen Sowles

1 0

Thomas Klise/Crimson
by Waun, Elizabeth 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

Hi everyone, Do you have experience using Thomas Klise/Crimson Multimedia as a video game vendor? Would you recommend using them to purchase games? Do you receive your games quickly? I'm looking into starting a video game collection and thinking about going with this company. Thanks for any information. Please respond off-list, and I can compile any responses. Liz Waun Adult Services Librarian Waterford Township Public Library ewaun(a)waterfordmi.gov 248-618-7484

1 0

Faxing services
by marion Library 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

Hello fellow libraries! I was wondering what online faxing service you use if you use one? I've looked into eFax but it seems a little pricey. Has anyone used MetroFax or Fax.plus or Sfax? Those seem to be the other options for online faxing but I'd love if you have any tips! -- Sarah Genereaux-Maddox MLIS Marion Area District Library Director 120 E Main St, Marion, MI 49665 (231) 428-2682 Have a wonderful day! *"**Fairy tales do not give the child his first idea of bogey. What fairy tales give the child is his first clear idea of the possible defeat of bogey. The baby has known the dragon intimately ever since he had an imagination. What the fairy tale provides for him is a St. George to kill the dragon." - G.K. Chesterton*

1 0

Job Posting: Administrative Assistant at Library of Michigan Foundation
by Shaw, Sarah (MDE-Contractor) 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

**************Job Posting************** Administrative Assistant with Data Management (part time up to 25 hours/week) The Administrative Assistant serves as a key representative of the Library of Michigan Foundation, with direct responsibility of serving the Executive Director and the Foundation Board of Directors. This individual will embrace the Foundation’s mission and vision to raise awareness and funds to support the Library of Michigan and the Library of Michigan Foundation. The associate will be a valued part of the development team, demonstrating the highest level of professional actions and personal integrity. In addition, the associate will manage the organization’s data records. The administrative associate is integral in ensuring that office operations run smoothly and are compliant with appropriate 501c3 regulations. This part-time position will work up to 25 hours per week. The position will work primarily in the office until the job is well understood at which time some virtual hours may be an option. A consistent work schedule to be established, with flexibility as needed. To learn more, see position description<https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.com/we-are-hiring> at our website. To apply, please email cover letter and resume to Sarah Shaw, Executive Director, at shaws21(a)michigan.gov by Friday, March 28, 2025. Sarah Shaw | Executive Director Library of Michigan Foundation Physical Address: 702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48911 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11027, Lansing, MI 48901 Phone: (517) 335-1492 LibraryofMichiganFoundation.org<http://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.org> [cid:2ffe28d2-6b74-4aa4-b843-bde03485e678]

1 0

Employment Opportunity
by Sue Todd 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

The Harper Woods Public Library invites applications for an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team. We are seeking a committed and knowledgeable individual who is passionate about fostering access to information, supporting lifelong learning, and serving the diverse needs of our community. This position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to our mission of empowering individuals through knowledge and connection in a collaborative and evolving environment. If you possess a strong commitment to excellence and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Kind regards, Sue Todd Interim Library Director Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-343-2575

1 0

CULTURAL CRITIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT LEADER ALENCIA JOHNSON BRINGS HER EVERYDAY DISRUPTORS BOOK TOUR TO DETROIT!
by Megan Summers 17 Mar '25

17 Mar '25

The Author Series Committee at the Detroit Public Library welcomes award-winning leader, political advisor and commentator Alencia Johnson for an engaging discussion with Detroit native and world traveler Jessica Nabongo at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the Friends Auditorium, Main Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue. They will share insight's from Alencia's brand new book, Flip The Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change (2025, Worthy Books). Ready to disrupt the status quo and create a better world? In Flip the Tables, you will be shown how to tap into your courage, uncover your unique talents, and take action toward real change—right where you are. This is more than a book—it's your blueprint for breaking down barriers and stepping into your power. This special conversation is free and open to the public, but registration on our website is encouraged: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/news/author-series-events-for-march-2025 (Scroll down to Alencia's event!) Copies of Flip the Tables are available for preorder and day-of purchase from Book Beat in Oak Park! Visit https://www.thebookbeat.com/bookshop/catalog/flip-the-tables-by-alencia-joh… to order a copy now. The first 25 orders will be personalized by Alencia. Best, Megan Summers (she/her) Assistant Manager Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI, 48221 313-481-1840 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

1 0

Upcoming Hybrid Event at BPL: The Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline
by Mick Howey 17 Mar '25

17 Mar '25

Hello Michlib! Please join us at 7:00 PM, Monday, March 24th as we welcome Detroit Free Press reporter Dave Birkett for a discussion about The Detroit Lions. It took three failed attempts before professional football stuck in Detroit, and when it finally did, the City had itself a winner. Detroit Free Press reporter Dave Birkett joins us to vividly recount the most important people, games, and moments in the Franchise’s first 90 seasons including this year's magical quest for the Super Bowl. Copies of The Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline will be available for purchase, $40.00 cash, $42.00 credit/PayPal/Venmo. 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/xfVANpX05f/instances/bU3QP1ow4…> to register. Hope that you can join us! Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649

1 0

Interview Questions for Prospective Board Members
by Barbara Gordon 17 Mar '25

17 Mar '25

Hello, My Board has asked for examples of a scoring rubric, interview questions, or any other tool that your Board may use when evaluating individuals who are interested in serving as a Trustee. Our Board is appointed but our municipalities like to receive a recommendation. We currently have 1 vacancy and three applicants. Thank you! -- Barbara Gordon, MLS Director 319 M-62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 269-357-7822 ext. 101

1 0

UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session about Raymond Luczak's Animals out-There W-i-l-d: A Bestiary in English and ASL Gloss
by Victor R. Volkman 15 Mar '25

15 Mar '25

Raymond is a great presenter and I highly recommend you pass this opportunity on to your patrons, especially those who may be hearing-impaired. Raymond's charisma appeals to readers of all stripes. There is no cost, we just ask individuals to contact Evelyn in advance to obtain the Zoom link and password (details below). For Immediate Release… *Contact: Victor Volkman (734) 417-4266 President(a)UPPAA.org* www.UPPAA.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session about Raymond Luczak's /Animals out-There W-i-l-d: A Bestiary in English and ASL Gloss / *Official Seal of the U.P. Notable Books <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> UP Notable Book Club:* The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) has scheduled author events for winners of the /UP Notable Book List/. The 45th event is with *Raymond Luczak*, author of /Animals out-There W-i-l-d: A Bestiary in English and ASL Gloss. /In this groundbreaking collection of sign language gloss poetry, the first of its kind to be published, Raymond Luczak explores the dynamics of written English poetry and ASL gloss by communing with the animals living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. /*When: */Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 7 pm Eastern / 6 pm Central /*Where: */on the Zoom platform -- please contact Evelyn Gathu in advance at egathu(a)crystalfallslibrary.org <mailto:egathu@crystalfallslibrary.org?subject=UPNotableBooks&body=Please-send-me-the-zoom-link>, or by phone at (906) 875-3344. We recommend you borrow a copy of these books from your local library or purchase from your local bookseller in advance to get the most out of these events. *Portrait of Raymond Luczak <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>RAYMOND LUCZAK* (pronounced with a silent "c") is perhaps best known for his books, films, and plays. He was raised in Ironwood, a small mining town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Number seven in a family of nine children, he lost much of his hearing due to double pneumonia at the age of eight months. After high school graduation, Luczak went on to Gallaudet University, in Washington, D.C., where he earned a B.A. in English, graduating /magna cum laude/. He learned American Sign Language (ASL) and became involved with the deaf community, and won numerous scholarships in recognition of his writing, including the Ritz-Paris Hemingway Scholarship. He took various writing courses at other schools in the area, which culminated in winning a place in the Jenny McKean Moore Fiction Workshop at the George Washington University. Recent works include /Compassion, Michigan: The Ironwood Stories, Chlorophyll: Poems About Michigan's Upper Peninsula/ and the anthology /Yooper Poetry/ which has resulted in launching the critically-acclaimed Yooper Poetry Series <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>, edited by Luczak Cover of Raymond Luczak's book ANIMALS OUT THERE <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>"The themes that made their appearance in the book were nature’s rhythm and song; human cruelty and humans lack of connection. Nature has a rhythm and song, the order of life. A fox awaits quietly as a mouse scampers through the tall grass. The hawk watches from above and the owl knows where to hide. All dogs originated from wolves. Beavers engineer dams, robins build nests and fly south during the fall months. Human cruelty has occurred with leaps and bounds from cows lined up to be slaughtered to chickens crowded in small cages. Luczak has a point concerning human contact. Social media and cell phones have caused more separation for many humans. I remember a story about two teenagers not talking in the back seat when a parent picked them up from an event and the teenagers told the parent they were texting one another. Animals still continue to communicate. Wolves howl, birds chirp and house cats hiss when disturbed. "I recommend Animals Out-There W-i-l-d <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> for its bountiful depictions of various animals, insects and birds, because of its description of the word Yooper , its awareness of human ignorance and cruelty and its reminder of the importance of connection. A Yooper is a native or inhabitant of the U.P. Animals may outlive humans because they have maintained a rhythm of living. Nature has always held a sense of wonder, and we could learn a lot from the animals who live in the forests. Luczak has captured in his powerful use of poetry an understanding of nature’s song and the conflicting ethos of human behavior," Read Sharon Brunner's complete review at U.P. Book Review <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> *<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)* Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit association with over 180 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing. -- Regards, Victor R. Volkman, President L H Press Inc. www.LHPress.com

1 0

Library Marketing Makeover Session Registration
by Eric Palmer 14 Mar '25

14 Mar '25

Hi Everyone The Library Cooperative of Michigan and Midwest Tapes/Hoopla are proud to announce the opening of the registration for the Library Marketing Makeover with the links below. Libraries can sign up for one, two or all three sessions to learn about marketing in libraries. Trenton Smiley, Director of Communication Messaging for Midwest Tapes/Hoopla and his team have helped 7 libraries in Michigan with a Marketing Makeover. Of the 7 libraries there is at least one library from each class. Trenton will use these libraries to create the different sessions. Libraries can attend the sessions and get many different takeaways that they can bring back to their libraries. We are planning on recording the sessions and putting them up on the LCM website. If you have any questions, please contact your Cooperative Director. *Class 1-3 session Thursday, March 27 @ 2pm* March session: https://woodlands.zoom.us/meeting/register/TG-MKmIORLO8tmHcefLg_g#/registra… *General Library Marketing session Thursday April 17 @ 2pm* April Session https://woodlands.zoom.us/meeting/register/wZ_36NcCTu-ho3L8GmVaFg#/registra… *Class 4-6 session Thursday, May 8 @ 2pm* May session - https://woodlands.zoom.us/meeting/register/4LAV_fEwSByxFI6b9Qv0rA#/registra…

1 0