May 2025 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Upcoming Program of Interest
by Daniel Lodge 09 May '25

09 May '25

Everyone - We have a great program coming up soon here at the Dearborn Library. - Screenwriter and forner movie executive Matthew Specktor will be talking with us virtually on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:30pm about his new memoir *The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood.* I hope you can join us either virtually or in-person. Please visit our Events page at our website dearbornlibrary.org to register. Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Join MCLS on May 22 for a Virtual Dialogue on the Future of Technology in Libraries
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 09 May '25

09 May '25

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services will continue its series of Virtual Dialogues on Thursday, May 22, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). This month, we will connect and engage around the topic of the future of technology in libraries. Please plan to join us and let others know who might be interested in this topic! MCLS Virtual Dialogues are not courses or webinars, but are opportunities to engage with others in the profession. Please plan to have your microphone enabled and camera on to participate. Register now at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues. If you have any questions, please reach out at engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org>. We look forward to connecting with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:5ef6c5ca-aec1-4b1d-b40c-ceae03bffe96] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Two cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 09 May '25

09 May '25

Register soon! Both courses are taught by Bobby Bothmann! Original Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fa8a7aa4a191770f3bb9b> 3-day class, May 20-22, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Cataloging Children's Materials<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fa8fcaa4a191770f3cc05> 1-day class, May 22, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Reminder: Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour - Tuesday, May 20th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 May '25

09 May '25

The next Library of Michigan Grants Office hour will be Tuesday, May 20th at 3:00 PM. The topic will be Assessment and Evaluation and Q & A. Feel free to send me questions to address at the Office Hour. Register for the Grants Office Hour at https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… See you on the 20th! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [A logo for the Michigan School Meals program.] All public-school students have access to free breakfast and lunch again for School Year 2024-25! Don't forget to complete and turn in the application or form from your school district's food service department to ensure the funding for education and nutrition benefits continues.

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Millage Campaign Questions – Staff/Board Advocacy & Board Vote Requirements
by Jack Buck 09 May '25

09 May '25

Hi, Apologies for the flurry of questions on the listserv over the past 24 hours. I’ll take a long break after this one. I have a couple of questions related to millage campaigns and hope to learn from your experience: 1. Informational Campaigns and Personal Advocacy In an informational only campaign, without an official “Vote Yes” committee: * Can Board Trustees or staff express personal support from their own social media accounts (for example, posting “Vote Yes and here's why” in local Facebook groups)? * As the library director, can I provide staff and Board members with a unified FAQ to help them respond to common questions on their personal accounts? Or does that risk blurring the lines too much without an official advocacy group in place? I understand the clearest path under campaign finance laws is to establish a “Vote Yes” committee. Still, I’ve heard of libraries running successful informational campaigns without one, since it can take significant time and energy to set up such a group. 2. Board Vote Requirements for Ballot Proposals Does a library board need a unanimous vote to adopt the resolution to put the levy proposal on the ballot , or is a simple majority ( 6–1/5–2) sufficient? Thanks. TGIF. Jack -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Program Recommendation-ASL Classes-Association for the Advancement of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
by Jessica Bostian 08 May '25

08 May '25

Good afternoon Michigan libraries! I wanted to share a program recommendation with everyone, as I have had fantastic turnout and experiences working with this organization: The Association for the Advancement of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing<https://aadhh.org/> has taught multiple Beginning American Sign Language classes here at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library, and it's been one of my most popular, successful, and requested programs. The staff and volunteers at AADHH are very kind and engaging, and their passion and dedication to their mission is so apparent in how they reach the public. I have their contact information below, but if you'd like any further details, please feel free to reply here or give me call! Thank you everyone! Toni Cannon-Mitchell, Cofounder Association for the Advancement of Deaf/ Hard-of-Hearing (AADHH) 9591 Ward Street Detroit, MI 48227 aadhhnonprofit(a)gmail.com<mailto:aadhhnonprofit@gmail.com> www.AADHH.org<http://www.aadhh.org/> Jessica Bostian Assistant Manager/Librarian III Patent and Trademark Resource Center Representative Detroit Public Library Social Science, Education & Religion Business, Science & Technology 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 jbostian(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1403

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Request for Extra Rubber Bands for Houghton Lake zv667
by Erica Luck 08 May '25

08 May '25

The Houghton Lake Public Library needs rubber bands. We recently purchased a box of 1,000, but due to high usage, we're still running low. If any libraries have a surplus and are willing to share, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance! -- Erica Luck She/Her/Her's Library Assistant: Cataloging Houghton Lake Public Library 989.366.9230 eluck(a)hlpl.org *Currently Reading* <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/86718324?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/86718324?utm_med…>

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Newsletter Mailing Process
by Jack Buck 08 May '25

08 May '25

Hello, Our library prints a quarterly newsletter and distribute it through outreach events, the local school district, and high-traffic businesses. We’re now wanting to mail the newsletter directly to township residents. If your library does this, how do you manage your distribution? Do you work directly with the post office for mailing, or does your printing company handle that process as part of an added service? For what it’s worth, we are located in Kalamazoo County. With a household number of 3,300 in our service area. Thanks for your assistance. -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Book Ends: ALL CLAIMED
by Tracy Logan 08 May '25

08 May '25

The race is done. All the spoils have been claimed. -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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IMLS Article in today's Slate
by Kristen Valyi-Hax 08 May '25

08 May '25

Here's another article regarding the IMLS lawsuits: https://slate.com/life/2025/05/trump-news-doge-library-funding-cuts-legal-b… -- *Kristen Valyi-Hax* *Director* MacDonald Public Library 36480 Main St, New Baltimore, MI 48047 (586) 725-0273 *she/her*

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