July 2025 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Graphic Novel organization/classification question
by Kristin Keyes 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Hello all, We have a growing graphic novel/manga collection that is classified using the Library of Congress classification. Following Ranganthan's fourth law, "save the time of the reader", what other schemes are libraries using to encourage use of their graphic novels? Thank you, Kristin Keyes

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STEM kit with Botley
by Perri Saunders 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

I want to develop a STEM kit featuring Botley the coding robot, but I'm not sure what other things to add that would make the kit complete. Also, is there a better robot for young ones? For those of you with coding STEM kits, what did you include in the kits? I'd like a Botley, a book, and something additional. Ideas and experiences, please! Thanks in advance, Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Paid Parental Leave at Your Library?
by Jack Buck 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Hello - Here to gather information on how libraries are handling paid parental leave. I’m exploring the possibility of offering paid maternity/paternity leave to staff at our library without requiring them to use accrued sick or vacation time. If your library provides paid parental leave as a standalone employee benefit, I would appreciate it if you could share what that looks like in duration and any relevant policy details. This information will help me prepare for discussion with my Library Board. Thanks. Jack Buck Richland Community Library -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Books! :)
by Library Director 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Hello, We have been getting rid of duplicates/triplicates. Can anyone use any of these? All but 2 items on the cart are hardcover and in great condition. Mostly Janet Evanovich but some other titles as well. Please let me know if you want any and what your rides code is! [sigemail] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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Programming for autistic children book claimed
by Sara Ault 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Thanks, it's gone. -- Sara Ault Circulation Manager & Adult Collection Development Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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Library Programming for Autistic children and teens book free
by Sara Ault 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

We have a new copy of the ALA Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens by Amelia Anderson up for grabs. 2nd edition ISBN 9780838994856 Send me your delivery code and I'll pop it in the mail for you. Sara -- Sara Ault Circulation Manager & Adult Collection Development Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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Receipt printer
by Library Director 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Hello, I am hoping to switch our MeL labels over to the sticky receipt style instead since many of our items are struggling with regular sticker labels. Our books feel jealous of the other libraries that do so already! Can anyone advise if star TSP600's can use sticky receipt paper? Not finding a good enough answer to feel confident to purchase anything yet. If not, also taking suggestions for a different version of a receipt printer that can make this happen. If your library already utilizes this style for MeL item labels, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you! :) Best, [sigemail] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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Free Civil War paperbacks
by Cheryl Kersey 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Hi all,We have 10 issues of Civil War Times Illustrated from 1969 -1970 and 12 copies of Civil War handbooks from the National Park Service in the 1960s. I would say all are in fair to good shape. All came in with donations. Send me your ZV code and I'll send them to you. Kind Regards,Cheryl Kersey, DirectorThree Oaks Township Public Library "A Library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." Henry Ward Beecher This e-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510-2521 and is legally privileged. The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately at 269-756-5621 and destroy the original message.

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Storyteller Steve Daut
by Isabella Rowan 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Good morning, Have any libraries here hosted storyteller Steve Daut? Who was the audience? How was it? Would you recommend him? Please share your experience. Thank you, Isabella Isabella Rowan, MLIS Library Director Phone: 517-223-9089, Ext. 111 130 S. Grand Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836 https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ [cid:1e691f8b-c2be-456a-9d6a-5ef6ef48c255] This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you.

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Art Heist Escape Game
by Anna Merritt 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

Hello All, As part of Color Our World we created an Art Heist Escape Game that we put on in our community space. We reserved the space for two full days and had patrons register for 45 minute spots to come and play. We had groups of 2 to 5 players, ranging in age from 12-60+. Everyone had a blast and everyone escaped. :) I've complied all the game information and puzzles into a Google Folder for those who wish to use it. There is a pretty detailed Game Master document with everything you need to know to host this game. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HkcZTJn42vOF68egdWskw88O73f1USWh?us… Feel free to use the complete game or just as a jumping off point to create something else. Just, please, do not edit any of the documents in the folder, but, rather, copy them over to your own system before making changes. If anyone has any questions, please reach out and I'd be happy to help! 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/ [cid:image003.png@01DC017B.1BC40A70] -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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