May 2025 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Public discourse sessions inquiry
by Mary Beauchamp 14 May '25

14 May '25

Hello fellow libraries! Our library is beginning to explore the possibility of hosting public discourse sessions. The aim is to create a space where community members with diverse viewpoints can come together to discuss various topics in a respectful and constructive environment. We are very interested in learning if any of your libraries have already implemented similar programs. If so, could you share some insights into your experiences? We are particularly curious about: * The format of your sessions (e.g., facilitated discussions, debates, specific topics each session, open forums). * How do you gauge the success of these programs? * What advice would you offer to a library just starting out with such sessions? * Have you encountered any challenges, particularly regarding disagreements or disruptive behavior, and what strategies did you find effective in managing them? * Any information, resources, or contacts you could provide would be very helpful to us in this planning process. Please email me directly, off the list-serv. I can share my findings if anyone is interested. Thank you!! Mary Beauchamp Collection Development & Adult Services Petoskey District Library<https://www.petoskeylibrary.org/en/index.aspx> 500 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 231-758-3125

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Program Recommendation
by Aubrey Franklin 14 May '25

14 May '25

Hi Library Land, Last month, the Westland Public Library hosted Vanessa Ivy Rose, author of "Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes". Both the book and her presentation honor the life and legacy of her grandfather, Turkey Stearnes, legendary Negro Leagues Baseball Hall of Famer. Her passion and love for the sport and for her family are infectious and inspiring! I highly recommend reaching out to her for a presentation at your library. She can be reached at hofdna(a)gmail.com<mailto:hofdna@gmail.com?subject=Website%20Inquiry>. https://www.hofdna.com/ [http://static1.squarespace.com/static/609d86b933603b5fb8b60c45/t/67b7ac394d…]<https://www.hofdna.com/> Hall of Fame DNA - Vanessa Ivy Rose - Turkey Stearnes<https://www.hofdna.com/> Vanessa Ivy Rose, granddaughter of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes, is an award-winning ABC News podcast host, author, speaker, basketball coach, and educator. She founded Hall of Fame DNA to carry on her grandfather’s legacy. Vanessa truly believes we all are destined for greatness. www.hofdna.com [A logo for a library Description automatically generated] Aubrey Franklin (she/her/hers) Adult Services Librarian (734) 326-6123 ext 2846 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org<http://westlandlibrary.org/>

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Michlib-L Listserv Guidelines Reminder
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 14 May '25

14 May '25

Greetings Michigan Library Community, This is a guidelines reminder about the Michlib-L listserv that is moderated by the Library of Michigan. Michlib-L is a place to ask for advice, share resources, and engage in library-related discussion. Vendor solicitations are not allowed. All messages are archived and available to all list subscribers. * Constructive Discussion - Help us make this a constructive place for discussion by always working to improve the discussion. * Disagreements - You might disagree with someone's comments. Please remember to criticize ideas not people. * Kindness - We all make mistakes. Respond privately if you see others making mistakes or missteps on the listserv. * Focus - Postings should be relevant to the list they are being posted to. * Clarity - Make sure your post has a relevant and descriptive subject line. * Contact Info - Postings should include your contact information, including name and institution if applicable. * Efficiency - Be mindful of whether your reply needs to go to the entire list. Short responses that don't add to the overall discussion (Example: Congratulations! I agree! I'll take it! Thanks!) can be sent directly to the original poster. Use Reply to send to the poster and Reply All to send to the entire list. * Collate - When appropriate, you are encouraged to collect off-list responses to your questions and repost your compilation to the listserv. Please note that message attachments are scrubbed from the archives and for subscribers of the digest version. For maximum reach, embed text into the body of your messages. If an attachment is especially important for its images, formatting, or other reasons, upload it to your website and then link to it in your message to Michlib-l. #1 Tip for Michlib-L Subscribers: If you do not see your message make it to the list It is likely you are sending your email from a non-subscribed email account. If you are not a member of the listserv or are not subscribed to the list using the email address you are sending a message from your message will not post. You can check your subscription settings here and make your own adjustments: https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l. If your posts do not comply with the expectations above, we will reach out to you before unsubscribing you from the list. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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William Kent Krueger comes to Clare - August 11th
by Sheila Bissonnette 13 May '25

13 May '25

Exciting news! (event flyer is attached) Please consider sharing this announcement with your book discussion groups, patrons, or others who may be interested in attending. Award-Winning Author William Kent Krueger to Speak in Clare on August 11th Readers and fans of author William Kent Krueger are invited to a special author event on Monday, August 11th. The event will be held at the historic Ideal Theater in downtown Clare. The focus of the evening will be the transformative power of stories and promised to be a meaningful and memorable experience. Hosted in collaboration with area libraries and local sponsors, the event is funded in part by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and supported by the Pere Marquette District Library, Harrison District Library, Coleman Area Library, Gladwin County District Library, Surrey Township Public Library, the Ideal Theater, and Sleepy Dog Books. Krueger, best known for his New York Times bestselling Cork O’Connor mystery series and the acclaimed standalone novel This Tender Land, will speak about the emotional and cultural resonance of storytelling in our lives. Following his talk, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the author during a book signing session, with books available for purchase on-site. This is a must-attend event for literature lovers, book clubs, and anyone moved by the stories that shape us. Event Details: Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 Time: 7pm Location: Ideal Theater, Downtown Clare, MI Admission: $20.00 (tickets are available online at libraryevents.org) Sheila Bissonnette, MLIS Library Director Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. 4th Street, Clare, MI 48617 989-386-7576 ext 4 Cell: 989-878-0450 sbissonnette(a)pmdl.org<mailto:sbissonnette@pmdl.org> “PMDL is a reliable resource, which educates, enriches, informs and entertains our community” "This organization is an equal opportunity employer" If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request a form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send you completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake(a)usda.gov<mailto:program.intake@usda.gov>

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HP 27A cartridge
by Meredith Sommers 13 May '25

13 May '25

Hello, We have an HP 27A print cartridge that doesn't work with our printers. I'd be happy to send it via RIDES if another library could use it. Meredith --- Meredith Sommers Library manager Bayliss Public Library A Superior District Library Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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Video Game Collection Advice
by McGauley, RM 13 May '25

13 May '25

Hello Michigan library land, I'm reaching out to gather some advice and general information about how other libraries manage their video game collections, particularly in relation to loss prevention. At JDL, we've unfortunately seen an increase in both the theft of video games directly from our shelves and situations where games are checked out and never returned - often because they've been resold. I'd love to hear how your library handles this. Specifically: * What theft deterrents do you have in place? * Do you keep game discs behind the desk and display empty cases on the shelves? * Do you rely on locking cases or other security packaging? * Are your video games shelved near a staffed service point to allow for closer supervision? * Have you implemented any restrictions on circulation, such as limiting the number of checkouts or restricting certain patron profiles? Any insights, strategies, or even lessons learned would be greatly appreciated as we explore options to better safeguard our collection. Thank you in advance for your time and input! RM McGauley (she/her) Operations & Circulation Coordinator Jackson District Library 244 W Michigan Ave Jackson, MI 49201 O: 517-905-1305 mcgauleyr(a)myjdl.com<mailto:mcgauleyr@myjdl.com> [cid:image001.png@01DBC405.47335A70]

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TLN ASC 2025 Virtual (Hybrid) Spring Workshop: Library Programming Ideas for Adults Wed 5/14 at 10 AM
by Katie Rothley 13 May '25

13 May '25

Hi all, I am planning an informal workshop for Library staff and librarians who do programming specifically for Adults. - It will be held virtually on Zoom using TLN's Zoom. If you are in a TLN library and are interested in an in-person option, please let me know as soon as possible so we can get that set up (if anyone is willing to volunteer their library, please let me know). - This workshop will be* free and registration will be hosted by The Library Network (TLN)*, our area's consortium, so keep an eye out for the registration form from them sometime in April. - If you are not a part of TLN, please feel welcome to share this email within your library consortium. - I am sharing this* Google Form <https://forms.gle/bkEyAKLSkX8RBZjM8>* to collect presenter/performer info, program recommendations, and ideas from you to help organize/structure the workshop and cut down on duplicate suggestions. - *Please share information by Monday, May 5th. * - This workshop will heavily rely upon you voluntarily sharing what you've done at your library! There may also be a few ideas shared that may not be common or well-known in our area. - *You are also able to share ideas anonymously through the Form if you prefer.* - FYI**A program planning resource of note is Brandon Township Library's No Reservation Recommendations website. <https://nrr.ninja/> *A loose schedule of sorts will be as follows:* *10 - 11 AM - Program sharing.* *11:15 AM - 12 PM - Program sharing.* *12:15 - 1 PM *- We *may* not need this hour but if we do, it'll be open discussion, questions, and answers to and from the group. [image: TLN Adult Services Committee 2025 Virtual Spring Un-Workshop (1).png] -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org

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another of our monthly repair cafes
by Jennifer Dye 13 May '25

13 May '25

Wanted to remind people that our Repair Cafés are continuing through May. Our next one is this coming Saturday, May 17. We run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get more information by following the Eventbrite link, or by calling 313-481-1771 during our hours, listed in the sig below. https://dpl-repair-cafe.eventbrite.com [https://cdn.evbuc.com/images/867557149/138776901512/1/logo.20241005-211505]<https://dpl-repair-cafe.eventbrite.com/> DPL Repair Café<https://dpl-repair-cafe.eventbrite.com/> The Repair Café movement comes to Michigan! Bring your things to repair, or your skills to repair things. dpl-repair-cafe.eventbrite.com Registration not required, but is helpful for estimating numbers. And in case we have to reschedule. Jennifer P.S. I have a flyer, which I can send to you. I don't send to the whole list, because I don't want to clog mailboxes. Jennifer Dye Manager Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Knapp Branch 13330 Conant 313-481-1771 M, W, S 10-6 Tu, Th 12-8 Detroit, Michigan 48212

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Touchscreen technology in Youth Services
by Liat Rothfeld 13 May '25

13 May '25

Hi All, Considering recent research on frequent touch screen use leading to a decline in children's fine motor skills, hand strength, coordination, and dexterity, we're curious if this has changed what types of technology libraries are providing for children to use while at the library--or if it has changed what you plan to provide in the future. We're specifically wondering about touchscreen-based technology, like AWE learning stations, iPads, Launchpads, computers with touchscreen monitors, and others. Thanks! Liat Rothfeld (she/her) Youth Services Librarian Bloomfield Township Public Library rothfell(a)btpl.org

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Call for Proposals Open! Power Up 2026: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff
by UW iSchool CE 13 May '25

13 May '25

Power Up 2026 A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff Call for Proposals Open<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/call-for-proposals/> Deadline to submit: August 10 March 26-27, 2026 | Hybrid Conference The Power Up planning committee wants your program proposals for Power Up 2026 to be held March 26-27, 2026, in Madison, WI. Topics could include, by are not limited to strategic planning, leadership styles & strategies, advocacy, intellectual freedom, mentorship, staff morale and retention, culturally relevant programing & collection, managing change, program assessment, innovative or experimental programming, and playful & connected learning. Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals! * Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&A * Panel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experience * Workshop presentation: One-hour hands-on learning experience * Programming lightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation on or about a successful program * Roundtable discussion: Lead an in-depth full-group discussion on a topic of your choice. No need to prepare a presentation—just shepherd good conversation! Submit your idea<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/call-for-proposals/> by August 10th, 2025. Selected presentation, workshop, and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. For full details visit the conference website: go.wisc.edu/882gy2<https://go.wisc.edu/882gy2> -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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