May 2025 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Mel Mailers
by Casee Hill 27 May '25

27 May '25

I have an abundance of MelCat mailers. If anyone is in need I can send a bundle your way. -- Casee Talley-Hill Youth Librarian Jean Waterloo Lenox Township Library (586)749-3430

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Library of Michigan Book Offers
by Bacon, Betsy (MDE) 27 May '25

27 May '25

Hello - the Library of Michigan has free materials we are offering to the library community. To take advantage of this opportunity, see the information below and the attached spreadsheet. Feel free to forward this message to other library groups or listservs within Michigan. Content and condition The titles listed are extra copies of fiction and non-fiction (hard and soft cover) books submitted to the Michigan Notable Books program over the last year and either contain Michigan content and/or were written by a Michigan author. Also available are new and used Michigan government documents (on the second sheet of the document), items weeded from our collections, and donated materials we cannot use. Most of the non-MNB items are old library books and come with library markings/stickers but are otherwise in the condition noted on the spreadsheet. If you'd like to only consider the newer books, you can either sort by condition or publication year. How to request Please submit requests by email to baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> . If you are local or passing through, you are welcome to schedule a time to select and claim materials on-site from 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Email baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> if you want to schedule a visit. Email requests are handled on a first-come basis by date and time. Some, or all requested materials may no longer be available at the point we receive your email. It may take a couple weeks to process the requests, depending on staff time and availability of RIDES totes. I will send you an email when I am able to ship the materials to you. Shipping Due to budget constraints, at this time we can only ship to libraries that participate in RIDES. We might be able to ship to other state institutions, such as prison libraries, through I.D. mail. Email requests must include the title as noted on the spreadsheet, how many copies you want (if applicable), RIDES code, contact name, phone number and email address. Emails should be directed to baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> . Deadline If you are interested in any of these materials, please respond to this email no later than June 13th, 2025. Materials will be shipped as soon as time and resources allow. Thanks for your time, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Betsy Bacon BaconB1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BaconB1@michigan.gov> Collections Technician Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [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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Invitation to virtual conversations focused on integrating inclusive library programs for people with disabilities
by Katie Rothley 27 May '25

27 May '25

Good afternoon all, At the recent TLN Adult Services (AS) Committee Virtual Spring Workshop on AS programming ideas, some attendees proposed creating a group to share ideas to learn from each other and potentially other professionals, such as mental health experts and those who work with people with disabilities. Some libraries are already incorporating programs specifically designed to support people with disabilities, and we're hoping to gain insight into what works, what doesn't, how people respond to these opportunities, things to try, disclaimers, and anything else. This is open to any library staff who work in adult services, outreach, youth services, etc. *Here is a Google form for anyone interested * <https://forms.gle/rpBuYbhcwBdacgCf7>in joining an email list for Zoom links to attend these virtual conversations. *We don't have a timeline for meetings or a deadline for signing up via the Google form at the moment.* If there is already an established group, please let us know! We don't want to reinvent the wheel or step on anyone's toes. If you are in another consortium, not TLN, please feel welcome to share this invitation with your members. Sincerely, Katie -- 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 My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.

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Library Director Position – Sherman Township Library (Weidman, MI)
by Kate Van Auken 27 May '25

27 May '25

Sharing the following on behalf of the Sherman Township Board: *Library Director Position – Sherman Township Library (Weidman, MI)* The Sherman Township Library in Weidman, Michigan (Isabella County), seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to serve as its next Library Director. Currently, this is a part-time position scheduled for 34 hours per week. Full-time may be an option for the right candidate. The Library Board is excited to share that plans are underway to expand the current facility, signaling a period of growth and opportunity. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Board Chair Shirley Thompson for more information at: sthompson3175(a)gmail.com. -- Kate Van Auken, Director White Pine Library Cooperative 429 N. State St., Suite 207 Caro, MI 48723 (989) 793-7126 8-4 M-F

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Fee for Meeting Room Technology Assistance
by Michele Howard 23 May '25

23 May '25

Hello! TADL is seeing more groups renting our meeting rooms that need Technology Assistance to conduct their meetings in person and virtually. This can be quite time consuming for staff. Does anyone charge a technology fee for this service to help them? I will summarize responses for the list. Thank you! -- Michele P. Howard, MILS Library Director Traverse Area District Library 231-932-8527

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Upcoming Programs of Interest Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 23 May '25

23 May '25

Everyone - We have a number of great programs coming up soon here at the Dearborn Library. - Author Matthew Specktor will be talking virtually with us regarding his new book The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:30pm - Famed cartoonist Harry Bliss will be talking with us virtually on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:30pm to talk about his new graphic memoir *You Can Never Die.* - Director of the Detroit Film Theater Elliot Wilhelm will be here in-person on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30pm to talk about the new season of movies. 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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The Mystery of MARC Fixed Fields Solved from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 23 May '25

23 May '25

Register soon! The Mystery of MARC Fixed Fields Solved<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fab5baa4a191770f45377> 2-day class, June 3-4, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For this 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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June cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 23 May '25

23 May '25

Register soon! Cataloging OER and Online Resources<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fab0baa4a191770f44862> 3-day class, June 3-5, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Advanced Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fad54aa4a191770f4a9c3> 3-day class, June 23-25, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 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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hot spots
by Wolverine Community Library 23 May '25

23 May '25

Hi Everyone, I would like some feed back on how you like or dislike lending out hotspots at your Library. I have seen some Libraries call them nightmares and I want to see what all of you think about them here in Northern MI. Thanks Sue Warner Wolverine.

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Ploud Website Users - Embedding Widgets
by Anna Merritt 23 May '25

23 May '25

Hello All Ploud Website Users, Our library has been playing around with widgets that can be embedded into our Ploud site. Common Ninja<https://www.commoninja.com/widgets/accordion> has an easy-to-use interface that allows us to create an accordion widget (dropdown menu for FAQs, etc.) however, they only offer one free widget per account. :( Does anyone know of any free/cheap websites that allow you to design and embed these types of widgets? Be happy to share feedback. Thanks! Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Adult Programmer / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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