August 2025 - Michlib-l

MI PR Group upcoming meeting reminder - Tuesday, April 16
by Kelly Rembert 09 Oct '25

09 Oct '25

Hi Everyone, Here is your friendly reminder about an upcoming roundtable meeting of the MI PR Group on Tuesday, April 16 at 10am on Zoom. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! We will have a roundtable meeting so bring questions, concerns and successes to share! Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) April 16, 2024 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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MI PR Group recording
by Kelly Rembert 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Thanks to all that joined today's MI PR Group meeting - the recording is up at: https://youtu.be/_CbvjwvO130 The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Looking ahead our next meeting is on Tuesday, April 15 with a roundtable meeting. Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) April 15, 2025 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Call for Proposals: Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners Fall Meeting
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

The Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners<https://midmichdp.wordpress.com/> (MMDP) will come together for an in-person meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. As with all MMDP meetings, we will bring together a wide range of professionals and students engaged in creating and curating digital collections in Michigan and the surrounding region, including librarians, archivists, museum curators, historians, students, educators, and more. The goal of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the MMDP community to share knowledge and make connections. New attendees are always welcome! Submit Your Proposals for the 2025 MMDP Meeting The MMDP Planning Group invites you to submit your proposal for our November meeting. Proposals will be accepted for sessions in the following lengths and formats: * Presentation: A single topic or project presented by up to three (3) presenters. Presentations will be slotted into either 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions, including time for Q&A. (30-60 minutes) * “Birds-of-a-Feather” Break-out Discussion Topics: Open sessions for discussion around a particular topic or theme. This session provides an opportunity to begin or get feedback on in-progress projects, collaborate on addressing challenges, and discuss thought-provoking questions. (approximately 30 minutes) * Demonstrations: Guided training sessions on a specific tool, technique, workflow, or concept. (10 minutes) * Lightning Talks: High-energy talks on any topic held in succession in a single session. (5 minutes) * Poster: Present research or project findings summarized using brief written statements and graphic materials, such as photographs, charts, graphs, and/or diagrams mounted on poster board. * Panel: A discussion of up to three (3) presenters on a unified topic, plus a moderator. Panels will be slotted into 60-minute sessions, leaving a minimum of 15 minutes for Q&A and discussion at the end of each session. (60 minutes) This is a great opportunity to reuse a poster shared at another conference! We welcome proposals from anyone, but are particularly interested in proposals from smaller institutions and students. For Presentations, Demonstrations, and Lightning Talks, we invite presenters to join us in-person or via a pre-recorded video. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate live-streamed presentations. As always, we welcome proposals for demos, talks, or posters on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to): * Accessibility * Artificial Intelligence * Collaboration * Community Archiving * Digital Collections Stewardship * Diversity and Inclusion * Digital Humanities * Outreach * Standards, Tools, and Formats * Web Archiving To submit a proposal, please complete the form with your idea: https://tinyurl.com/MMDP2025-Proposals. If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail (midmichdp(a)gmail.com) Proposal Evaluation The Planning Group will review the proposals and come up with a program for the MMDP meeting. Please submit proposals by Tuesday, September 30 for the MMDP Meeting on November 20. Individuals with proposals chosen for inclusion in the Fall MMDP Meeting will be notified by the end of business on October 14. Registration As with all MMDP events, attendance is free but registration is required. To register, please complete the registration form: https://tinyurl.com/MMDP2025-Registration. More details about MMDP and past events are available on our website, <http://midmichdp.wordpress.com/> MidMichDP.wordpress.com<http://midmichdp.wordpress.com/>. We look forward to seeing you at the Library of Michigan this fall! 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:759869d9-5243-45bc-97b2-6480d94fa61e] Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. [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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JOB POSTING: Full-Time Assistant Director, Parchment Community Library!
by Jennie Willard 06 Sep '25

06 Sep '25

Hi everyone! Parchment Community Library is seeking an Assistant Director who will help us continue to be a touchstone for our community and a welcoming “home” for everyone who walks through our doors. The job description is attached; if you are the person we're looking for, please visit https://www.parchmentlibrary.org/employment/, or send your resume and a cover letter in pdf format, outlining your relevant experience and why you're interested in this role, to Director Jennie Willard at jwillard(a)parchmentlibrary.org. We look forward to meeting you! Jennie -- Jennie Willard, Library Director 401 S Riverview Dr., Parchment, MI 49004 269 343-7747 ext. 203 Parchmentlibrary.org CURRENT HOURS: 9-7 Mo, Tu, We; 9-5 Th, Fri; 9-1 Sa

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AADL Job Opportunities - Production and IT
by hr＠aadl.org 02 Sep '25

02 Sep '25

Hello, The Ann Arbor District Library is currently hiring for a full-time Production Supervisor in our Public Experience and Desk Service department and a full-time Technical Support Specialist in our Information Technology department. Applications for both of these positions will be accepted until 9pm on January 20, 2025. If you are interested in applying, please visit: aadl.org/aboutus/employment for the posting and information on how to apply. Thank you, Heidi Pratt (she/her) HR Staffing Coordinator Ann Arbor District Library 734-327-4273 (office) pratth(a)aadl.org hr(a)aadl.org

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FW: Special Collections Update - August 29, 2025
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

[Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - August 29, 2025 Virtual Program, Labor Day Closing, Yearbook Project 1-Year Update, 2025 National Book Festival, Michigan Author Award Nominations [Mindy Virtual Presenting]Newspaper Research at the Library of Michigan Thursday, September 4, 2025 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Zoom Register For This Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2…> Michigan newspapers provide an extensive amount of content for communities across the state. Learn about strategies for finding relevant family history information. Explore the many newspaper resources available onsite and online through the Library of Michigan and from other institutions. Registration is required for all Zoom sessions. To see the full list of 2025 Virtual Programs and Registration information, go to Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FLMPublic…>. ________________________________ [Labor Day 2025]Library of Michigan Closing Announcement The Library of Michigan is closed Saturday, August 30, 2025 through Monday, September 1, 2025 for the Labor Day holiday. The Library of Michigan will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. All reference questions and library card applications will be processed during the week after reopening. ________________________________ Michigan Yearbook Collection Project - One-Year Update The Library of Michigan has reached the one-year milestone of our Michigan Yearbook Collection Project<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> campaign. Since the campaign began in August 2024, we have been contacted by libraries, schools, historical organizations, and hundreds of private donors. Sometimes, the donations arrive in the form of several boxes. In most cases, a donor will mail or drop off anywhere from one to four yearbooks. These are often the donor's own yearbooks or those of a close family member who has passed away. Donations have come from across Michigan as well as from other states throughout the country. No matter how they reach us, we are deeply grateful for the generous response we have received. Over 3,000 yearbooks have been donated to the Library of Michigan since the campaign began last year. Each yearbook represents the stories of the individuals chronicled within them and of communities throughout our state. Thank you to everyone who has donated yearbooks and helped spread the word about the campaign. To learn more about the Michigan Yearbook Collection Project, visit the Make A Gift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> page on the Library of Michigan website: Michigan.gov/LibraryGift [Michigan Yearbook Collection Project - Year 1 donations] Yearbooks donated to the Library of Michigan since August 2024. ________________________________ 2025 National Book Festival Library of Michigan staff will soon be traveling to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. to represent Michigan at the National Book Festival<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fevents%2F2025…> on Saturday, September 6. The National Book Festival is an annual literary event organized by the Library of Congress<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2F/1/01010198f7…> that celebrates books, reading, and authors from across the United States and around the world. It features author talks, book signings, panel discussions, and activities for readers of all ages. The festival promotes literacy and fosters a love of reading through direct engagement with writers and their works. For anyone who wants to connect with the festival, but cannot go in-person, a selection of programs will be livestreamed online, and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the festival. To see a full schedule of activities, visit the National Book Festival website at: https://www.loc.gov/events/2025-national-book-festival<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fevents%2F2025…> [National Book Festival 2025] Library of Michigan staff at past National Book Festivals and the poster for the 2025 National Book Festival. ________________________________ 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award Nominations - Final Day for Submissions The Library of Michigan<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FLibraryo…> and Michigan Center for the Book<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FMCFB/1/0…> are seeking nominations for the 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FMIAuthor…>. The award recognizes an outstanding published body of literary work by an author who is either from Michigan or has substantial ties to Michigan. The Michigan Author Award was established in 1992 with the intention of recognizing significant Michigan authors with a lifetime achievement award. Over the years, the award has been given to a diverse collection of writers working in a variety of genres and styles. A panel of judges representing the Library of Michigan and Michigan Center for the Book determines the recipient on overall literary merit. Visit Michigan.gov/MIAuthorAward<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FMIAuthor…> for the nomination form, the criteria for nomination eligibility, and a list of past Michigan Author Award recipients. Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 29, 2025. Direct all questions about the Michigan Author Award to 517-335-1477 or Librarian(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Librarian@Michigan.gov>. [Michigan Author Award] Submit nominations for the next Michigan Author Award. [Library Card 2023]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. Apply online at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryCard<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryC…>. Donate to the Collections of the Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Find more information on the types of items accepted at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryG…>. 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Book club books - Final Call
by Louis Hatfield 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

Baldwin Public Library is weeding our book club collection and would be happy to send the last of the sets we've weeded on to any interested library. This link has the list broken down by Fiction, Non-Fiction, and graphic novels. First reply regarding each title gets the books (the whole set) and I will keep the list updated with what is still available. Please email me the title(s) you'd like and your *rides#*. We'll get them out to you asap. *These books are only available until 5pm 8/29/2025 *- so if you'd like them, act fast! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jV18zXtqfiarSfR-WuaKhcLLjDPSak2amCFpPgQ… — *Louis Hatfield* *he/him/his* *Library Assistant I*Baldwin Public Library

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Step Stools For Grabs
by Taylor Clausen 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

Good morning, I have five step stools available for anyone who would like to pick them up! Thanks! -- Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/171770844?utm_me…>: Early Bird Book Club Pick! [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/171770844?utm_me…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> Taylor Clausen Librarian She/They Brandon Twp Public Library 248-627-1460 * ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER *

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Looking for projecter screen
by SBBDL Information 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hello! We are in desperate need of a light, portable yet decently sturdy projecter screen. Our current situation is grim-- the screen we've had forever is big and bulky to store and a beast to set up for author talks and other programs. I have spent way too long looking at options on Amazon but I can't quite find anything that fits the bill. I wonder if the Library Hivemind has any suggestions or recommendations? Many thanks! Autumn -- Autumn Anderson she/her *Currently reading 'The Listeners' by Maggie <https://catalog.sbbdl.org/main/details?id=48565119>**Stiefvater <https://catalog.sbbdl.org/main/details?id=48565119>* Assistant Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 sbbdl.org

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MCLS offices closed beginning 3 p.m. Friday for Labor Day
by Mary Ruthko 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hello everyone, MCLS offices will be closed for Labor Day from 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1. We will return on Tuesday, Sept. 2 ready to help you. Have a safe and happy holiday! MCLS SERVICE AND PROGRAM CONTACTS Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement and Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> eLicensing and Collection Resources: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> TALK (Text and Learn for Kindergarten): talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> MDPN (Michigan Digital Preservation Network): denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> <mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> --The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. --Support for the MDPN is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Mary Ruthko Marketing and Communication Coordinator 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…> [cid:09b534c4-c2f3-4016-a3aa-135601744a31] Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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