September 2025 - Michlib-l

Job Posting: Part-Time Information Specialist, Hackley Public Library
by Joe Zappacosta 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

Hello everyone, Hackley Public Library is seeking a Part Time Information Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will play a key part in creating a welcoming and engaging space for young readers and their caregivers, assisting with library programs, and helping families discover all our great resources. About the Position: ● Hours: Up to 19 hours per week, including evening shifts and Saturdays. ● Starting Pay: $15.23 per hour, with opportunities for advancement. ● Union Position: This role is part of the SEIU Local 517M bargaining unit. What You’ll Do: ● Provide friendly and engaging customer service to children, teens, and adults. ● Assist patrons in finding books, resources, and digital materials appropriate for youth. ● Provide circulation desk coverage and support during youth programs, storytimes, and teen activities, allowing the YS Librarian to lead and engage participants. ● Handle library circulation duties, such as checking out and returning books and other materials, and helping people get new or updated library cards. ● Monitoring kid computers use and assisting with computer sign-ups. ● Assist children and caregivers on the use of library technology, apps, and research tools. ● Keep the Youth Services area organized, inviting, and easy to navigate. ● Ensure a safe and inclusive environment by upholding library policies. ● Assist in preparing materials for patrons to borrow in Technical Services and provide coverage at the main desk to assist patrons with inquiries, checkouts, and general library services. What We’re Looking For: ● High school diploma or equivalent required. ● Experience working with children, teens, or families in a library, educational, or customer service setting. ● Enthusiasm for children's and young adult literature. ● Strong customer service and communication skills. ● Spanish-speaking skills are a plus! ● Previous library experience preferred. Please send your application to: Joseph Zappacosta Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 jzappacosta(a)hackleylibrary.org Hackley Public Library is an equal-opportunity employer.

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books to share
by Sara Ault 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

We ended up with an extra copy of Rockets' Red Glare by Dick Lochte and a paperback copy of Big Meg by Tim Flannery. Drop your delivery code if you can use these in your collection. 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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Cookbooks- Better Browsing?
by Mary Hohlbein 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Has your library simplified browsing your cookbook section, without ditching dewey?? We have about 400 cookbooks (one row in our library) and I think we'd have better circulation if they were organized differently. Here's some of the thinking involved... our 2 salad cookbooks live between pizza and desserts, far away from the general cookbooks, so I'm sure browsing patrons miss them. Or a Jamie Oliver fan might see 1 cookbook in the general cooking thinking we own 1 Jamie Oliver cookbook, and they're actually more in different section. So my question to you...have you organized your cookbooks into less categories/sections, if so what are they, and what else have you learned. Please reply directly to mhohlbein(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:mhohlbein@petoskeylibrary.org> I'll share a summary later with anyone who asks. Thank you!!! Mary Hohlbein Petoskey District Library

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Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hiring! Provisional sub Librarians
by Lisa Hernandez 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Clinton-Macomb Public Library is seeking dependable & motivated individuals to join our team as provisional Substitute Librarians. Primary job duties include providing reader's advisory and reference and digital assistance to customers of all ages. This could be a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic library setting and engage with the community. Please visit our website at www.cmpl.org<http://www.cmpl.org> for full details.

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website building responses
by Jill Rauh 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Thanks so much, everyone, for your helpful responses! I've compiled the responses, and also a list of the products mentioned with the library websites that use them, so you can see the sites in all their glory. We'll definitely be looking into some of these options. Jill Rauh, Public Services Librarian Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-926-6139 www.bentonharborlibrary.com The information and views presented do not necessarily represent those of the Benton Harbor Public Library.

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The Detroit Public Library Welcomes Bestselling Authors Lisa Unger and Karen Dionne!
by Megan Summers 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Please share! The Author Series Committee at the Detroit Public Library is pleased to welcome acclaimed fiction writers Lisa Unger and Karen Dionne on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, in the Galleria, Main Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue. Lisa is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty-two novels, including Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 (2025, Park Row). With books published in thirty-three languages and millions of copies sold worldwide, she is regarded as a master of suspense. Joining Lisa in conversation is Karen Dionne. Karen is the USA Today and #1 internationally bestselling author of the award-winning psychological suspense novels The Marsh King’s Daughter and The Wicked Sister, both published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in the U.S. and in dozens of other countries. The Marsh King’s Daughter was named one of the best books of 2017 by iBooks and many other booksellers and reviewers, and released in 2023 by Lionsgate as a major motion picture starring Daisy Ridley and Ben Mendelsohn. Copies of both Lisa and Karen's books will be available for purchase from Book Beat. This event is free and open to the public, but registration on Eventbrite is encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-thrillers-with-lisa-unger-and-kare… Kindly, Megan Megan Summers (she/her) Assistant Manager Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI, 48221 313-481-1840 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Library Policies for Programs with Alcohol
by Sophia Fiumano 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Good morning, everyone! I wanted to gather some information regarding any policies your library may have for using alcohol in your programs. I wanted to organize a presentation with faculty in the Brewing Science department at Schoolcraft College followed by a beer tasting. I'd be interested in how you may have handled similar programs at your libraries or your policies as a whole about alcohol on site for programs. Thanks in advance, Sophia Fiumano [cid:2829ba0d-dd43-4dc9-805f-87966e46fcdf] Sophia Fiumano (she/her/hers) Adult Services Librarian (734) 326-6123 ext 2836 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org<http://westlandlibrary.org/>

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Annual Fall Survey- Evaluation of LSTA funded Services and Programs
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

The Library of Michigan collects evaluation feedback of our services each year so we can provide data to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a requirement of our Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding grant. Our 2025 fall survey covers the following programs: * MelCat<https://www.mel.org/welcome> * Mel eResources<https://www.mel.org/az.php> * ReadSquared<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/addtl> * LM's Circulating Materials: NASA @ My Library kits<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/nasa> (youth programming kits), Library Science Professional Collection<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/libsci>, or Digitization Kits<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/digitization/digitizat…> * Ready to Read Michigan<https://www.readytoreadmi.org/resources> * Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/> If you or your library have participated in or used the programs/services above in the previous 12 months, please take a moment to give us very brief feedback using the survey link below. You can submit a response for one or more of the programs/services listed above. Please share the survey widely with other staff in your library that may have also used of the programs/services too. Survey link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8232388/Annual-Fall-Survey-2025 We really appreciate the time you take to provide us with feedback each year. Thank you all very much for helping us with these annual reporting requirements for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We will keep this survey open through October 10th. These projects were made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 [cid:image001.png@01DC2C9A.2B120820] [cid:image002.png@01DC2C9A.2B120820] 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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Internet Outage
by JC Wheeler Public Library 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Hi everyone, our library had an internet outage for most of the day the other day. I was wondering if anyone had a policy regarding internet outage? Do you still allow patrons to check items out? When this happened to us, we had just gotten out a slip of paper and written everything down by hand, and then had huge piles of books lying around that needed to be checked in. It gets me worried about things being missed or mistakes happening though. I would appreciate any thoughts you may have on this situation! Abbie LaFountaine JC Wheeler Library PO Box 226 1576 S. Main Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7875 “This week I've been reading a lot and doing little work. That's the way things ought to be. That's surely the road to success.” ― Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl<https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/3532896>

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Job Posting: Youth Librarian (Full Time)
by Garrett Hungerford 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

All, The Redford Township District Library is seeking an enthusiastic and service-oriented Youth Librarian to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and leading programs, providing reference services, and curating collections that serve children from birth through grade school and their families. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early literacy, community engagement, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive library environment. Applications received by October 7th, 2025, will receive first consideration. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by visiting rtdl.org/about/employment/. Thanks, Garrett Hungerford, Director Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 Phone: (313) 531-2640 Fax: (313) 794-9031 Email: ghungerford(a)rtdl.org Website: https://www.rtdl.org/ Schedule a Meeting: View Calendar <https://calendly.com/ghungerford>

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