October 2026 - Michlib-l

Fwd: National Library Legislative Day 2027
by Lester, Kathy 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

Hi All, I am a member of the American Library Association (ALA) Committee on Legislation (COL). We have been asked to share information about National Library Legislative Day 2027. Please see below information from Lisa Varga, Chief Advocacy Officer, ALA. Thank you! -Kathy Lester -------------------------------- The American Library Association (ALA) and the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) are jointly hosting *National Library Legislative Day 2027* <https://my.ala.org/ALA/Events/My_Site/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=NLLD2027&…> on February 24 and 25 in Washington, DC. National Library Legislative Day brings together new and veteran advocates from across the country to make the case for federal support of libraries. The two-day event includes educational programming, networking, and meetings on Capitol Hill, as well as virtual training and support to help advocates prepare for successful meetings. Here are details for this year’s event: *National Library Legislative Day 2027* February 24: Briefing Day begins at 1:00 pm, Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown CC, 901 L St NW <https://www.google.com/maps/search/901+L+St+NW?entry=gmail&source=g> February 25: Meetings on Capitol Hill, 8:30-5:00 pm (meeting schedules will vary) Registration fee. ALA and COSLA members: $175. Non-members: $245. NLLD attendees are responsible for their own travel and housing arrangements. ALA has a small block of rooms <https://book.passkey.com/e/51346809> at the conference hotel available on a first-come, first-served basis. *Register **here* <https://my.ala.org/ALA/Events/My_Site/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=NLLD2027&…> . Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will open to the general public on October 13 but, as a previous NLLD attendee, you are eligible to register early, and I encourage you to do so. I hope to see you in DC in February! Please reach out to NLLD(a)alawash.org with any questions. Sincerely, Lisa Varga, Chief Advocacy Officer, ALA -- Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA AASL Past-President, 2022-2023 ALA Committee on Legislation Member, 2023-2027 MASL Advocacy Chair, 2016- current, Past-President 2014 Kent ISD School Library Consultant Adjunct Faculty, Wayne State University, School of Information Science Retired School Librarian, East Middle School, Plymouth, MI ALA Councilor At Large, 2021-2024

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Lyon Township Public Library Job Opportunity - Assistant Library Director
by Mercedes Krebs 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

Hi all! The Lyon Township Public Library is looking to hire an Assistant Library Director. *Applications will be accepted from now until Thursday, November 5.* To apply, please see the attached job posting, or visit our website: https://www.ltpl.org/about/employment Thank you! -- Mercedes Krebs Community Relations Specialist Lyon Township Public Library 248.437.8800, ext. 618

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Upcoming workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

There is still time to register for this workshop! Object Cataloging for a Library of Things<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c6612ee5a3ec4f123e7f3> 3-day class, October 27-29, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) *For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store<http://store.mcls.org>. *Learn about our Certificates of Library Staff Development<https://mcls.org/training/certificates-of-library-staff-development/basic-c…> in cataloging and essential workshop skills. *Earn contact hours for LEUs (IN), PGPs (IN), and SCECHs (MI) from most MCLS workshops. *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org Connect with MCLS Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | News<https://www.mcls.org/news/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclsorg>

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Upcoming workshop from MCLS!
by MCLS Training 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

There is still time to register for this workshop! Object Cataloging for a Library of Things<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c6612ee5a3ec4f123e7f3> 3-day class, October 27-29, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) *For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store<http://store.mcls.org>. *Learn about our Certificates of Library Staff Development<https://mcls.org/training/certificates-of-library-staff-development/basic-c…> in cataloging and essential workshop skills. *Earn contact hours for LEUs (IN), PGPs (IN), and SCECHs (MI) from most MCLS workshops. *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org Connect with MCLS Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | News<https://www.mcls.org/news/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclsorg>

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October Clarke Historical Library Speaker Series Events
by Marsh, Carrie 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

The Clarke Historical Library has two speaker events in October. These two in-person events are in the Opperman Auditorium at the Park Library. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Dr. Anne Ruggles Gere, University of Michigan: How Indigenous Women Teachers Helped Boarding School Students Resist Assimilation Drawing on her recent book, Agents of Survivance: Indigenous Women Teachers in the Boarding School Era, and her research on the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School, Dr. Gere adds a new dimension to received accounts of boarding schools by focusing on the contributions of Indigenous women teachers. While acknowledging the many challenges they faced, she identifies specific practices and principles Indigenous women teachers used to support survivance among their students. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. John and Audrey Cumming Endowed Lecture: Dr. Catherine Cangany, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan: Ruthless Ingenuity: Detroit's Purple Gang Jewish mobsters ran Detroit during Prohibition (1920-1933). Known for shocking violence and vicious turf wars, the untouchable Purples were also emblematic of the Detroit neighborhood they called home: scrappy, resourceful, innovative, and proudly Jewish. And yet, the Purples remained sharply at odds with local Jewish communities, which endured shame and retaliatory antisemitism for the Purples' actions in Detroit and mid-Michigan. Contact us at clarke(a)cmich.edu<mailto:clarke@cmich.edu> or 989.774.3864 if you need accommodation. Learn more at Clarke.cmich.edu/SpeakerSeries [cid:image001.png@01DD5D6D.F79EF0B0] Carrie Marsh (she, her) Director | Clarke Historical Library Park Library 142B | 250 E. Preston Street | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 P: 989-774-3965 | E: marsh4c(a)cmich.edu<mailto:marsh4c@cmich.edu> | www.cmich.edu<http://www.cmich.edu/>

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New & Used Books
by EMAIL TEAM 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

The Hartford Public Library has books to give away to any organization. These are new and used books both fiction, junior non-fiction and non-fiction. All books are in good condition. Contact Stephanie Daniels, Director via this email. Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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NEW: Executive Director search - Community Library Sedona (AZ)
by Beth Barker 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

Executive Director - Community Library Sedona (AZ) The Board of Directors of Community Library Sedona<https://communitylibrarysedona.org/> (AZ) seeks a thoughtful, collaborative, and visionary Executive Director to guide this independent nonprofit public library through its next chapter of growth, innovation, and community connection. Serving Sedona and the Verde Valley, the library operates two locations, including a 26,000-square-foot main library, with 15.35 FTE staff and an FY27 operating budget of approximately $2.2 million. Supported by public funding and private philanthropy, the recently rebranded library embraces an imaginative Explorer culture, offering innovative programs such as community sound baths and wellness experiences, and hosting signature events like its inaugural Get Loud celebration, which welcomed more than 1,000 residents. Building on this momentum, the library is undertaking a three-phase, $7.2 million capital campaign to revitalize its spaces and expand its role as a regional gathering place, with more than $2.15 million raised toward its $2.3 million Phase One goal. The next Executive Director will advance the campaign, strengthen donor relationships and financial sustainability, activate revitalized spaces, and establish a clear vision for the library's future. Equally important will be providing steady, attentive leadership that values staff expertise, builds trust, supports a healthy organizational culture, and brings the library's ambitious vision to life. Sedona and the Verde Valley, nestled among the spectacular red-rock formations of north-central Arizona, offer an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, artistic expression, outdoor adventure, and engaged community life. Sedona's intimate small-town atmosphere is enriched by a nationally recognized arts and wellness culture, with destinations such as the Sedona Arts Center, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, and the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, along with the celebrated Sedona International Film Festival and Sedona Plein Air Festival. The surrounding landscape invites year-round exploration, from hiking Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock to discover Oak Creek Canyon, Red Rock State Park, and hundreds of miles of trails winding through Coconino National Forest. Beyond Sedona, the Verde Valley encompasses distinctive communities including Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Camp Verde, and the Village of Oak Creek, each contributing to its own history, arts, recreation, and community traditions. Flagstaff, with its university community and mountain recreation, is approximately 30 miles north, while the Phoenix metropolitan area, roughly two hours south, offers major-city amenities and air travel connections. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be a strategic, relationship-centered leader who brings strong financial acumen, fundraising expertise, and a commitment to organizational excellence. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to advance the library's strategic vision, strengthen financial sustainability, and lead philanthropic efforts, including major donor cultivation and capital campaign initiatives. As the library's chief ambassador, the Director will build meaningful partnerships throughout the Verde Valley, advocate for the library's mission, and inspire community support. Internally, the Director will foster a collaborative, supportive workplace culture, empower staff leadership, and establish clear priorities and measurable goals. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation, and sound organizational stewardship, the Executive Director will guide Community Library Sedona into its next chapter of growth and community impact. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the BMA website<https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/> (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) Qualifications: A master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution, five or more years of senior executive leadership experience in a public library or library-support organization, superior relationship-building and community engagement skills, and strong financial management and forecasting experience are required. Experience leading nonprofit or mission-driven organizations, managing organizational growth or capital projects, conducting capital campaigns or major gift fundraising, and working with governing boards is desired. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $120,000 - $140,000 (with placement negotiable depending on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/> (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) by selecting the position and then the "Apply" button. For further information, contact BMA<https://bradburymiller.com/contact/> (https://bradburymiller.com/contact/) This position closes on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Visit the BMA website<https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/> (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/>

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Removal from email list
by Cody Williams 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

Good morning, This email was previously used by a member kf the library. The has sense moved on and I am now using this domain name. Please remove me from this email list. Thank you, Cody Williams Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Wayne Public Library Employment Opportunity | PT Circulation Clerk
by Miranda Cauchi 16 Oct '26

16 Oct '26

Hello! The Wayne Public Library is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic candidate to join our team as a part-time circulation clerk. To apply, please refer to the attached job posting or visit [ https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/job-postings | our website ] . Thank you! -- Miranda Cauchi (they/them) Information Services Manager [ https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/ | Wayne Public Library ] 3737 S. Wayne Rd, Wayne, MI 48184 mcauchi(a)wayne.lib.mi.us 734-721-7832 (ext. 705)

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Job Posting: Library Customer Relations Specialist
by John Szilagyi 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

Lansing Community College is seeking a Part Time Customer Relations Specialist. The Customer Relations Specialist is the first point of contact for many visitors and assists with library material lending, library space scheduling, and reservations. For more details, please see the complete job description below. To apply, please visit job.lcc.edu<https://jobs.lcc.edu/en/job/493822/pt-support-customer-relations-specialist…>. Title: PT Support - Customer Relations Specialist - Library This posting is open until filled. The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 11/2/2026 Hours Per Week: Up to 28 Hours Compensation Type: Hourly Salary New Hire Starting Pay: $16.15-$17.65 Employee Classification: PT Support Staff- Union Level: PT Support-S3 Division: Academic Affairs Division - 40000 Department: Library Support - 20520 Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus Position Type: Regular/Continuing Bargaining Unit: ASP To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.dc4.pageuppeople.com/ss/c/u001.yuH…>. For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.dc4.pageuppeople.com/ss/c/u001.guV…>. Job Summary: The Customer Relations Specialist provides exceptional customer service to internal or external customers at various LCC campus service desks and study spaces. This position requires the use of independent and analytical decision-making skills to assess, interpret, and apply institutional requirements in order to inform, guide, and assist students. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with library material lending, library space scheduling, and reservations. Effectively communicates complex and confidential information. Works both independently and collaboratively to resolve complicated and unique issues/situations in a timely manner. Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity, equity, and inclusion of a multi-cultural population. Work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to LCC's Guiding Principles. Must be able to work a flexible schedule (morning, evening, and weekends) at both downtown and west campus locations. Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Demonstrated experience in a customer service. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Availability to work a variable schedule including morning, evening, and weekend shifts at both downtown and west campus locations. Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Demonstrated experience working in a library. Demonstrated experience working in a higher education setting. Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.dc4.pageuppeople.com/ss/c/u001.guV…>. John Szilagyi (he/him/his) Director of the Library Co-host, Written in the Stars<https://www.lcc.edu/connect/shows/written-in-stars.html> podcast Lansing Community College 517-483-1650

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