October 2026 - Michlib-l

upcoming events with author Curtis Chin: South Haven, Allendale, East Lansing, and Madison Heights
by Katie Wittenauer 20 Oct '26

20 Oct '26

Good morning, Michigan library community, Please join the hosting partners listed below for 2025-26 Great Michigan Read<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/> author Curtis Chin's final set of events for this program year: * October 27, 6 p.m.: South Haven Memorial Library<https://shmlibrary.org/event/great-michigan-read-author-curtis-chin/> * October 28: Grand Valley State University<https://www.gvsu.edu/events/great-michigan-read-author-event-with-curtis-ch…> (1:30 p.m.) and Michigan State University<https://bookings.lib.msu.edu/event/17650827> (7 p.m.) * October 29, 6:30 p.m.: Association of Chinese Americans<https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqMzQcuww/>, Madison Heights If your library would like copies of Curtis' book, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, please let me know. We have limited copies available. Online resources are available on the GMR webpage linked above. Thank you! Katie Katie Wittenauer (she/her) Director of Programs | kwittenauer(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiewittenauer/> Connecting, Sharing, Growing [A blue and white badge with gold ribbon Description automatically generated] Michigan Humanities PO Box 91 Marshall, MI 49068 517-372-7770, ext. 294 Website<http://michiganhumanities.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mihumanities/?hl=en> Mission: Bringing people together through stories, histories, cultures, and conversations.

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Clinton-Macomb Public Library Fall Furniture Sale
by Gretchen Krug 20 Oct '26

20 Oct '26

CMPL is clearing some space by finding new homes for things we no longer need. Attached is a "catalog" of what is available for sale. It will be first come, first served and sold out of our South Branch. You will need to arrange transportation. If you are interested, please respond off list by Tuesday, October 27 to Ryan Davis, Head of Facilities and Safety, rdavis(a)cmpl.org<mailto:rdavis@cmpl.org>. Thank you. Gretchen Krug * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gretchen Krug, Head of Spatial Planning & North Branch Clinton-Macomb Public Library, North Branch 54100 Broughton Road Macomb Township, MI 48042 586-226-5081 | fax 586-226-5088

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Annual Fall Survey- Evaluation of LSTA funded Services and Programs
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 20 Oct '26

20 Oct '26

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 2026 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 has 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/s3/9013841/Annual-Fall-Survey-2026 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 November 2nd. 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@01DD606F.9E8007D0] [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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Used Books
by EMAIL TEAM 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

All used books have been claimed. Thank you for your interest. Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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used books
by EMAIL TEAM 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

All u everyone.sed books have been claimed.Thank you Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Spring online courses and upcoming webinars from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

Upcoming Online Courses * Core Skills for Youth Services<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/youth-services-101/?elqTrackI…>, Oct 19 – Dec 13 * Libraries and the Customer Experience<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/libraries-and-the-customer-ex…>, Oct 26 – Nov 22 * Basic Public Library Administration<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-pl-admin/?elqTrackId=5B…> Feb 8 – May 2 * Organization and Management<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/organization-and-management-o…> of Collections<https://www.example.com/?elqTrackId=B5699E2BF9F2D51FBB285DB453891A13&elqTra…>, Feb 1 – Apr 25 * Strategies for Supervising<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/part-time-staff/?elqTrackId=4…> Part-Time Employees<https://www.example.com/?elqTrackId=6B163F51654CF637AE91D8B1274EE014&elqTra…>, Feb 8 – Mar 21 * Teens in the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/teens-in-the-library/?elqTrac…>, Feb 22 – Apr 4 * Reference in Practice: Skills and Strategies<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/reference-in-practice-skills-…>, Mar 8 – Apr 18 * Makerspace Magic – Plan and Design Your Library’s Makerspace<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/makerspace-magic-plan-and-des…>, Mar 15 – April 1 * Cataloging II<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/cataloging-ii/?elqTrackId=794…>, Mar 22 – May 16 * Basic Preservation Standards for Archives and Special Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-preservation-standards-…>, Apr 5 – May 16 * Introduction to Data & Information Visualization<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/introduction-to-data-informat…>, Apr 12 – May 9 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> – Tech Crash Course: Data & Information Privacy Webinar Series Register today: go.wisc.edu/d18e26<https://go.wisc.edu/d18e26> Registration closes on October 27th! Join experts for a series of engaging and practical webinars on data and information privacy. Whether you are exploring ways your library can better protect patron privacy or looking for strategies to educate your patrons, you’ll find a session that meets your needs. * Protecting Patrons’ Data Privacy with Digital Vendors * Data Privacy Disco: Creating Engaging Data Programming for Library Patrons * Data and Information Privacy in Practice: A Faculty Panel Discussion – Tech Crash Courses: From Exploration to Implementation Webinar Series Thursdays, Feb 4 - Mar 5, 12:00-1:00 PM CT Register: go.wisc.edu/0zmj25<https://go.wisc.edu/0zmj25> Join us for the latest edition of Tech Crash Courses as we consider best practices for implementing AI at work, copyright considerations, and developing policy. Hear from practitioners in the field as they offer practical guidance, critical insights, and real-world examples. Whether you’re just beginning to explore generative tools, experimenting with applications, or reevaluating the role of AI in your organization, there’s a session to fit your needs. * The Next Chapter: AI for Information Professionals * Teaching, Learning, and Researching with AI: A Panel Discussion * Copyright in the Age of AI * Collection Development in the Era of Generative AI: Action Steps and Strategies for Libraries * AI as a Tool: Local Models and Real Library Workflows -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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WSU Study: Deadline Extended to OCTOBER 30
by Lester, Kathy 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

*Thank you to everyone who has already reached out to schools in their communities about responding to the WSU study survey.* The deadline for *WSU Project: Michigan School Census 2026: A Michigan Literacy & School Library Study* has been extended to: *October 30, 2026.* - A map of the responses by school district can be found here <https://sage-marzipan-cfdb0b.netlify.app/>. - Library staff or literacy staff or teachers or administrators can request their links by completing this form <https://michigan-school-census-links.netlify.app/>. - *Respondents receive a $25.00 gift card* *There are over 3200 schools in Michigan and only about 30% have responded thus far. We need more schools to respond! {In particular, WSU would really like to hear from schools that report zero library staff -- which is approximately 49% of all of Michigan's schools. 85% of the respondents, thus far, are schools with library staff.}* - You can help get more schools to respond -- by forwarding this email to school library staff, literacy staff, or administrators in the schools in your area -- and encouraging them to participate. *It is VERY important for every school in Michigan to participate in the survey -- we would like to use the results to help advocate for future funding and future policy in our state.* *Questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.* --Kathy Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA Adjunct Faculty,* Wayne State University, School of Information Sciences* School Library Consultant, *Kent ISD* Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014, *Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL)* Past-President, 2022-2023, *American Association of School Librarians (AASL)* Retired School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach, *Plymouth-Canton Community Schools* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2013-2022ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year2012 State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL <kathyL(a)mimasl.org>@mimasl.org <kathyL(a)mimasl.org> "Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian" --American Association of School Librarians <https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/aasl/content/advocacy/statements/do…> (AASL)

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Board Game Shelving
by Tracy Logan 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

Hello Large and Lovely Library Brains! I have a generous donor who would like to buy us some new shelving. I would really like to spruce up the shelving for my board games. Currently, they just sit on regular book shelves, looking haphazard. Do you have a brilliant board game shelving solution? Where did you get it? Extra points for pictures! Thank you as always for your excellent guidance. Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 South Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 [cid:15ca05c4-4ff8-4e58-90c6-94d51dd49789]

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SWMI Adult Programming Roundtable - October Meet Up
by Anna Merritt 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

Attention to Adult Library Programers in the SWMI area! Our final Adult Programming Roundtable meet up for 2026 will be held THIS WEDNESDAY at 11 A.M. at the Lincoln Township Library. We will discuss sustainability as it pertains to programming. Please come prepared with suggestions and questions! Hope to see some of you then! -- *Anna Merritt* *Assistant Director/Interloan/Adult Programming* *Richland Community Library* 8951 Park Street l Richland MI 49083 richlandlibrary.org l zv283

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🔍The Mystery is Solved! CSLP Store & Manual Code Are Live!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

Hello! The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s 2027 Mysteries Await at Your Library<https://programs.cslpreads.org/2027-mysteries-await-at-your-library/>tm<https://programs.cslpreads.org/2027-mysteries-await-at-your-library/> manual<https://programs.cslpreads.org/2027-mysteries-await-at-your-library/>, graphics, resources, and more are now available online! Public libraries in Michigan are members and so all you need is your access code, which was sent to directors on Friday, October 16th, using the subject line above. Directors, if you have not already, please forward that email to staff working on summer programming. If you are dealing with inbox gremlins or are library staff that might not have received the forwarded message, please complete this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeXo5E0M_2M3r1Rw7Sxr_wnyLwFU2XELP…> using your official public library work email. I will check it about once-a-day, so please be patient while you wait for me to forward the information. Please feel free to contact me directly at LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov with any questions. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo] Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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