June 2025 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Facility Manager question
by Christina Markowski 12 Jun '25

12 Jun '25

Good afternoon all, A few questions concerning facility managers working at libraries. Do you have a Facility Manager on staff? Are they hourly or salary? How much is their pay rate? Thank you! Tina Markowski (she/her) Director Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (989) 356-6188 X16 *Bookworm? Please, I'm a Book Dragon. *

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CreativeBug Acquisition: Golden Peak Media
by Jim Flury 12 Jun '25

12 Jun '25

All, Many MI libraries subscribe to CreativeBug. Thus I thought it might useful to share the news of the bankrupt company's acquisition by another firm earlier this week. As you know, CreativeBug parent company JoAnn recently filed for bankruptcy protection for the second, final time. Rival Michaels bought some JoAnn assets. Its physical stores were closed. JoAnn subsidiary CreativeBug was auctioned to the highest bidder, Golden Peak Media, which itself was founded as the result of a bankruptcy auction purchase of longtime publisher F+W Media a number of years ago. [ https://craftindustryalliance.org/fw-media-files-for-bankruptcy/ | https://craftindustryalliance.org/fw-media-files-for-bankruptcy/ ] The below does not link to the official press release concerning this transaction. That press release did not utilize a secure version of http (https) and as a result, it would be flagged as insecure by most web browsers. [ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610642030/en/Golden-Peak-Media-… | https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610642030/en/Golden-Peak-Media-… ] The library contact for CreativeBug is and remains Meghan Haddad-Null. Feel free to reach out to Meghan directly with your specific questions or concerns [ mailto:meghan.haddad-null@creativebug.com | meghan.haddad-null(a)creativebug.com ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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BOCD giveaway
by Deb Hemmye 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

We have lots of books on CD to give away. All are adult titles and all have circulated two or three times at most. We have removed most of our identifying labels so they're all ready for your shelves! Send Rides code and which titles or how many you want. Thanks, Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing , by Lili Taylor

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Job Posting: Library Assistant, Cranbrook Academy of Art (Part-Time)
by Judy Dyki 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Cranbrook Academy of Art (Bloomfield Hills, MI) is seeking a Library Assistant (part-time, 20 hours/week). This position provides clerical and paraprofessional support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Perform general circulation desk duties (check-out, check-in, renewals) * Assist students and library patrons with directional and reference questions * Process new books and other library materials * Oversee periodicals collection: check in new issues, claim missing issues, prepare volumes for binding * Prepare library reports, statistics, indexes, etc. * Maintain vertical file collections * Prepare monthly new acquisitions lists * Perform basic book repairs * Manage the library in the absence of the Deputy Director and Librarians (requires some weekend hours during the academic year) Requirements: * High School diploma or GED require, A Bachelor's degree is preferred. * An art background and/or library experience is preferred. * Experience with MS Windows/Office 365 is required. * Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills are required. * This position must work effectively with other library staff members, CAA students/staff/artists-in-residence, and the general public. * Strong customer service attitude is essential. * Problem solving skills are needed to assist patrons with reference and research inquiries. * The ability to multitask and to prioritize multiple projects is essential. Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and a unique environment that values collaboration. To apply, please complete the application form and submit a resume and cover letter to Cranbrook Human Resources Department<https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CRA1003CRANB/JobBoard/d031dbc9-fb09-4316-a29…>.

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Program recommendation
by Sarah Skinner 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Hello, Michigan Libraries! I wanted to take a moment to recommend a program. We hosted Enda Reilly here at BPL last week and he was AMAZING!! He did a "Songs and Stories of Ireland" presentation for us and our patrons loved it. Here is a link to pictures <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1g1zUdYZcnqr6oNbAKXCxZbLp_FAhSsOD?us…> from the program. Here is his contact info: Enda Reilly www.endareilly.com Phone: 2692247377 Kind regards, Sarah Skinner, MLIS Executive Director (she/her) Why do pronouns matter? <https://pronouns.org/>

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Program Evaluation
by Lindsey Kult 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Hello Library Land! Dearborn is looking for new ways to evaluate the quality of programs we offer. How do you evaluate how well received a program was with the community? We specifically want the patrons to provide feedback, not necessarily staff feedback. If you have a system that works well I would love to hear about it! Thank you! -- *Lindsey Kult* *She/Her* Youth Librarian; Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library [image: Dearborn Public Library]

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NEW MAP Partner Destination: Bay County Historical Society Museum
by Jim Flury 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

All, TLN is pleased to announce a brand new MAP partner destination! Bay County Historical Society Museum [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bchsmuseum.org_&d=… | https://www.bchsmuseum.org/ ] in Bay City is now live with the Michigan Activity Pass program. Patrons receive free admission to BCHSM with a MAP pass. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 [ callto:248-536-3100 | 248-536-3100 ] , ext 133 Note New Fax Number: [ callto:248-716-5584 | 248-716-5584 ] Note New Email Address: jflury(a)tln.org

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Don't wait! Submit your idea today for Power Up 2026 Conference!
by UW iSchool CE 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Power Up: A Leadership Conference For Youth Services Managers & Staff 2026 Conference March 26-27, 2026 | Hybrid Conference Call for Proposal Now Open!<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/call-for-proposals/> The Power Up planning committee wants your session proposals for Power Up 2026 to be held March 26-27, 2026, in Madison, WI. Share your strategies for project management, mentorship, program evaluation, staff morale & retention, advocacy, change management, culturally relevant programming, and more! 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! Selected presentation, workshop, and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. Submit your proposal by August 10, 2025 for full consideration. Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu<mailto:ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu>

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Please join us for Digital Collections Office Hours, Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan<https://cms.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/digitization/>, DPLA Michigan Service Hub<https://michmemories.org/>, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/> for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the second Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [cid:eb6e8f54-3c40-4494-837b-846245be5a5e] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through September 24. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BjArjCenn1GB14>. For more information visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy<http://www.michigan.gov/mtoy>. [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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Desk Staff - working at multiple service points
by Andrea Ingmire 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

Greetings hive mind - If you work in a library system that has a staffing structure where 'desk staff' work in multiple departments or at multiple service point types, I'm very interested in learning more about how that works for you. I am NOT looking for staffing structures with multiple branches where staff are scheduled to perform the same tasks but at different branches. Since Covid we've been experiencing quite a lot of turnover. At this moment in time we have a very green staff. I'm hearing from my department managers that many are feeling very overwhelmed by the training involved in onboarding new staff. It has made me curious about rethinking onboarding processes and/or considering new options for staffing - especially at service desks. Curious about what other staffing models are out there in library land, and how they are (or are not) working in your organization. We're a Class 5 library with one main library of significant size. As always, many thanks. Andrea [cid:83f619e5-ab16-4e2f-a6cb-6307e3ca30f5] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library 217 North Front Street Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4303 Office 906-228-9510 Library Main Number 906-226-1783 Library Fax [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/bookwithme/misc/CalendarP…]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/3193da10121b499fb20ea87e1c89c361…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/3193da10121b499fb20ea87e1c89c361…>

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