January 2026 - Michlib-l

Re: Camp Mirage - January 20th!
by Steven K. Bowers 18 Jan '26

18 Jan '26

A couple of thousand books were re-homed this weekend! They still have many more and will offer one more day for donation pick-up. This Tuesday, January 20th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Same instructions as below (please RSVP to Jill). From: "Steven Bowers" <sbowers(a)tln.org> To: "All-TLN" <all-tln(a)lists.tln.org>, "Michlib-L" <Michlib-l(a)liblists.org>, "MASL" <masl(a)remc.org> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 12:59:50 PM Subject: [all-tln] Fwd: Camp Mirage - January 17th Last call to RSVP. Books, shelving, games, office supplies and more. Tomorrow. You must RSVP to Jill, below. From: "Jill Engel" <jillengel(a)campmirage.com> To: "Jill Engel" <jillengel(a)campmirage.com> Cc: "Steven Bowers" <sbowers(a)tln.org> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2026 11:01:12 AM Subject: Camp Mirage - January 17th Hello to all! Thank you for RSVPing to our donation day tomorrow at Camp Mirage. The available books include fiction and non-fiction, classroom sets, and more. This was previously a private school for grades K-8. These books are in excellent condition. We want to let you know that, in addition to the thousands of free books we have, we also have other supplies. These include science and math items, office organization supplies, aquarium tanks, bookshelves, tables and chairs, board games, and more. I've included a few photos. We are starting painting and renovations at the end of this month, so everything MUST GO! Here are some other details you'll need to know for tomorrow: 1. Please bring your EIN number for your school or library. We ask that you fill out a form before you leave, including your organization’s information, so we have it for tax purposes. You will also include all items you are taking with you on this form. 2. Please bring your own boxes, containers, or bags to carry out all of your donations. We do not have any packing materials available. 3. If you think there's a chance you'll be taking larger items, please bring a large enough vehicle and an extra person to help load them into your car. 4. You will enter through the door on the right side of the building near the dumpsters. Please DO NOT use the front entrance; that door will be locked. 5. We have a large parking lot. You can park on the right side of the building along the fence or in the front. I recommend wearing footwear suitable for walking on snow. For those of you who are not familiar with Camp Mirage, we are a kids' summer day camp. We have been in business for over 25 years here in Plymouth, and this location will be our new flagship and franchise headquarters. Check us out at: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__campmirage.com_&d=DwQF… | https://campmirage.com/ ] Our address is: 14501 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, 48170 We look forward to seeing you between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm tomorrow! Sincerely, Jill Jill Engel Director of Development Camp Mirage Franchises, LLC 734-209-9137 [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__campmiragefranchise.co… | https://campmiragefranchise.com/ ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__campmirage.com_&d=DwMF… | https://campmirage.com/ ]

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U.P. Notable Book List POSTERS free for libraries
by Victor R. Volkman 17 Jan '26

17 Jan '26

By popular demand, UPPAA has created a poster to commemorate the U.P. Notable Book List 2026 Winners. Librarians who would like to obtain a complimentary 11 x 17-inch poster, please email me president(a)uppaa.org with your complete USPS mailing address. If your library requires a PO BOX, please be sure to include that (Can't do RIDES) NOTE: librarians who have already requested complimentary sticker sets will receive a poster *automatically*. You can also download PDF files <https://www.upnotable.com/for-librarians-only/> to print on your own in-house 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 17 inch paper

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2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour Host Application
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

The online application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRQYA-D4OTiJZj-5BfC7hk9o1ULiCxSMn…> to host a 2026 Michigan Notable Books Author as part of the 2026 Author Tour is now live and accepting submissions. Visit www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<http://www.michigan.gov/NotableBooks> to find a link to the application as well as other details related to the Michigan Notable Books program. Applications are due by Monday, February 2, 2026. Please note: There are a few changes from previous years, including: * The Author tour has been expanded to cover April through August (in previous years, the tour dates were in April, May, and June). * Tour host locations will also have an opportunity to livestream the Night for Notables<https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.com/mnbnightfornotables> author award ceremony and keynote presentation from NYT Bestselling Author and 2-time Michigan Notable Books honoree Angeline Boulley<https://angelineboulley.com/>. Night for Notables is on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Direct questions to Michigan-Notable-Books(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Michigan-Notable-Books@Michigan.gov> or 517-335-1477. Thank you, Adam Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Foundations of the Science of Reading for Public Library Professionals<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (a two-part webinar series) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 and Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET The Reading League advances the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. This two-part webinar series* will be taking a deeper dive into the "Science of Reading" and how libraries can help support best practices for early literacy development. The Science of Reading embodies over 40 years of research findings from multiple fields of study that shine a light on key fundamental principles of reading instruction. In the Foundations of the Science of Reading session, participants will learn about three "anchors" that have emerged from this research. *This webinar series will be recorded for registrants<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, but live attendance is encouraged for an engaging conversation. You only have to register for the first<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> part to be a part of the second session. I checked in with our presenter, Rachel, of The Reading League, today and am very excited to offer this webinar! Please come prepared to participate with a camera and a microphone if possible. She's expecting your questions, too. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Summer Reading Unearth A StoryTM is almost upon us! If you wish to receive the manual code you can complete this form<https://forms.gle/j5a7SGncwmJDUCy3A> to request the code using your official library email. Shipping turnaround in the CSLP store update - order by/receive by dates will be: Feb 1, 2026 / Apr 1, 2026 Mar 1, 2026 / May 1, 2026 April 1, 2026 / June 1, 2026 May 1, 2026 / June 15, 2026 CSLP added several new products (in smaller quantities) due to popular demand. These do not appear in the 2025 catalog: https://shop.cslpreads.org/product/unearth-a-story-tm-dino-librarian-pullov… https://shop.cslpreads.org/product/unearth-a-storytm-pterodactyl-sweatshirt/ https://shop.cslpreads.org/product/unearth-a-story-vinyl-floor-tiles/ https://shop.cslpreads.org/product/digby-large-cut-out/ [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SANTAT-CSLP-Instagram-…]<https://www.cslpreads.org/nationalsummerreadingchampion/> Dan Santat is our 2026 Summer Reading Champion! Learn more, access the poster and activity sheet here: https://www.cslpreads.org/nationalsummerreadingchampion/. Store orders will begin having a poster added to each order now while supplies last. The Collaborative Summer Library Program is excited to launch a third national cohort for Building Community-Based Summers<https://www.cslpreads.org/building-community-based-summers/> (BCBS) in Spring 2026! Learn More and Apply: CSLP member libraries are invited to learn more about BCBS and the upcoming cohort<https://www.cslpreads.org/building-community-based-summers/> and apply<https://www.cslpreads.org/building-community-based-summers/> by the end of business on Monday, January 26, 2026, to be considered for the Spring cohort. Accepted participants will be notified in February. Food Programming with Teens Looking for affordable and engaging Teen programming this summer? Register now for our Food Literacy workshop: Gather 'Round the Table with Teens! In-person workshops, 10:00 am ET - 5:00 pm ET for the following dates/locations: * Monday, April 20, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Jackson District Library's Meijer Branch, 4699 Airport Road, Jackson, 49202. * Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Traverse Area District Library's Woodmere Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City 49686. * Friday, April 24, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, 48503. Food literacy is essential for teens to understand and learn about food in a positive way, including food skills and best food practices. Young Adult library library staff will benefit from this workshop designed to guide libraries to in turn support teens as they explore the impact of food on so many levels of their lives. Many people over the years have requested more training around food programming, so now is your chance to register! This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Resources StarNet: Science Across America As America celebrates its 250-year anniversary, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and STAR Net have launched a new campaign to help libraries highlight the history of scientific achievement in our country, and the local connections to science in our communities: SCIENCE ACROSS AMERICA, the newest campaign from Spark of Science@ My Library, invites libraries to showcase local scientific advances and scientists, engage your communities with focused Community Dialogues, and host educational and inspirational activities that shine a light on the past, present, and future of science in our lives. Selected libraries will receive a $500 honorarium, programming materials, access to award-winning HHMI Tangled Bank films, and more! Applications are due January 23rd, 2025. Application link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VT2Q6J2 Learn more about the project here: https://community.starnetlibraries.org/science-across-america-new-opportuni… - View the Pre-Application Webinar Recording Here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdEwnOh9Knw> The Minneapolis Public Schools library team is activating to create resources to support students with the turbulent events happening by creating a Crisis and Trauma Booklist<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfieUK_ySW_rBwkHAOUm2nlNDIrSY0dtDq9KTqw…>. The BBC Learning Hub<https://www.bbclearninghub.com/> is an award-winning commercial education site from BBC Studios. Their goal is to inspire the next generation of learners, along with their parents and teachers, to explore, understand and shape the world around them. Youth Media Awards The 2026 Youth Media Awards<https://www.ala.org/ala-youth-media-awards?_zs=Fu5vg1&_zl=fP7XA>, announcing exemplary literature and media for children and young adults released in 2025, will be held Monday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m. CT, in Chicago. Join us in person<https://airtable.com/appEx8UDWuE4nNoGL/shrPnGrOYmk61HNfR>or virtually! The announcement will be live streamed at ala.unikron.com<https://www.ala.unikron.com/> <https://www.ala.unikron.com/> and on the ALA Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation>. No registration is required to view the livestream. Upcoming ALSC Webinars Creating More Accessible and Inclusive Library Gaming Programs<https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1660> Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CT Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CT Much of the focus on library gaming collections has been around their creation and some support related to programming. This webinar aims to delve deeper into the accessibility barriers to our gaming collections and programs and suggests more inclusive programming to reduce these barriers. Using the framework developed by Meeple Like Us, participants will learn about socioeconomic, cognitive, tactile, emotional, intersectional, and visual accessibility in relation to games in libraries. Using this knowledge, suggestions for more inclusive collections, services, and programs will be provided to ensure more of our users can engage with our collections. Part One (2/25) will emphasize Collection Development; Part 2 (3/4) will focus on programming in the library. Future-Ready Youth: Preparing Our Patrons to Navigate the Age of AI<https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1663> Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm CT Children and teens are often eager adopters of new technology, but access doesn’t always mean understanding. As we navigate the age of AI, important questions arise: How is artificial intelligence impacting our youth, and what does the future hold? More importantly, how can we, as library professionals, empower our patrons to understand and engage with this consequential technology? News to Know: Fact-Finding: Teaching News and Media Literacy Skills<https://www.slj.com/story/Fact-Finding-Teaching-News-Media-Literacy-Skills> - SLJ, 1/8/26 And now a note of thanks to all who have reached out to me personally, as the Library of Michigan navigates the sudden loss of our State Librarian, Randy Riley. Please continue to be patient and kind to everyone at LM and with each other as we navigate some unknowns in 2026. We are stronger together! Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://liblists.org/postorius/lists/miyouth.liblists.org/> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [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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Giveaway: CD/DVD cases
by Lynne Lesky 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

We have the following CD/DVD cases to give away. The number indicates the quantity available and the link is an example of each item, not necessarily the exact item. Please let me know your RIDES code if you are interested. 6 CD Albums, gray plastic with sleeves similar to these: https://www.demco.com/eco-pro-trade-cd-albums 4 CD Ring Binder Albums, black plastic similar to these but with sleeves (pages): https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-heavy-duty-cd-ring-binder-albums-without-pa… 7 Clear Plastic CD/DVD cases similar to these but without the security feature, holds one disc: https://www.thelibrarystore.com/product/13-00480/h 12 Black Plastic CD/DVD cases similar to these but without the security feature, holds one disc: https://www.thelibrarystore.com/product/13-00480/h 8 CD/DVD Albums, black plastic similar to these, hold 6 discs: https://www.uline.com/BL_5168/Multi-DVD-Cases Thanks, Lynne Lynne K. Lesky, Director Alanson Area Public Library 7631 Burr Avenue PO Box 37 Alanson, MI 49706 (231) 548-5465

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Libraries who participate with MERS and use Paycor for payroll
by Danielle Baldwin 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Good morning! Our MERS retirement service is transitioning to a new record-keeper (Empower) and we need to get working reports from our payroll system, Paycor. Unfortunately I'm running into a lot of problems with Paycor's support and haven't been able to get this report perfect yet. Do any of you use Paycor and participate in MERS? Have you been successful in creating the reports that Empower is requiring? Thanks, *Danielle Baldwin* Finance and Human Resources Manager Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686 dbaldwin(a)tadl.org (231) 932-8549 Schedule a Meeting <https://calendar.app.google/uSvQMke4SsDavmrd7>

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Job Opportunity: Adult Services Librarian (Swanton, Ohio)
by Janelle Thomas 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Hello, Please see the attached PDF for information about an open Adult Services Librarian position with the Swanton Public Library in Swanton, Ohio. The posting includes position details and application instructions. Please direct any questions to the contact listed in the job announcement. Thank you. *Janelle Thomas (she/her/hers) **| *Executive Director *| *The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 | jthomas(a)norweld.org *This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*

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Fw: Headly Roll Back
by EMAIL TEAM 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

-- Dear Librarians, Did any library pursue the headly roll back for their library? and how was it done? We can't ask for an increase in millage but my Board wanted me to explore the possibility of capturing the roll back for additional funding. Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Register soon for the following workshops from MCLS! Copy Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914b403e5df27d0b0ba6b5a> 3-day class, January 27-29, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Indiana library staff! Supervisor Series: Motivating Employees to be Their Best<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6877cf467e6a2be53aa4673c> 1-day class, January 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Indiana 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 (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> Connect with MCLS 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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Program intake form?
by Jean Fellows 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

Hello All: Does anyone use any type of "Proposed Program Intake" form, for people who request that the library "do a program" on their service? If so-- do you have an example you could share? Thanks! -- Jean Fellows Programming Coordinator Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-627-7014 *MelCat & Mel Are at Risk!* saveimls.org A federal Executive Order may cut *all funding* for these essential library services by Sept 2025. MelCat = 34 million items from 435 MI libraries Mel = free eBooks, magazines, research tools & more Small libraries like GLADL *depend* on them!

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