October 2026 - Michlib-l

MiYouth on Tuesday: 2027 artwork reveal and conversation about A.I. and families...
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

MiYouth is Tuesday! Tuesday, October 13th 2:00 pm ET Public library staff that work with youth are invited to join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and discussion. This time we'll start with a quick artwork reveal for 2027's "Mysteries Await at your LibraryTM" and we will also have special guest Kristin Fontichiaro from UM's School of Information. We'll be discussing what parents and families need to know about A.I. Come prepared to share, network, and discuss. MiYouth meets quarterly (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you this afternoon if you can make it. No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded, but shared notes will be sent out) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09 Password: 454345 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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ODPL Hiring in 2027 Adult Program Specialist, Facilities Manager
by aestelle otsegolibrary.org 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

Otsego District Public Library is hiring for the following positions to start in 2027: Facilities Manager https://otsegolibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Library-Facilities-Man… Adult Program Specialist https://otsegolibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Adult-Program-Speciali… Posted until filled - thanks for considering. Andrea Andrea Estelle Brighten the Corner Where You Are Otsego District Public Library Director Innovate. Interact. Inspire. (269) 694-9690 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 www.otsegolibrary.org<http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> [cid:image001.png@01DD5A56.73D5C660]

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Branch Head at the Stockbridge Library
by Laxton,Julie 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

Due to staff retirement, the Capital Area District Libraries has a full-time opening for a Branch Head at our Stockbridge Library! The position will not start until January 4th, 2027. This position is another great opportunity to make an impact both in the Stockbridge Community but also across the CADL library system. We value innovation and commitment to patron service and love to support our staff as they grow both personally and professionally. Hours: 40 per week Salary Range: $71,231 - $89,071 annually Benefits: Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal time, BCBS Health Insurance/Delta Dental/VSP vision/MetLife insurance, Paid Holidays, MERS Defined Benefit Plan Please go to Jobs | Capital Area District Library<https://www.cadl.org/jobs> for a full job description and details on how to apply. Julie Laxton Human Resources Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6349 | laxtonj(a)cadl.org<mailto:laxtonj@cadl.org>

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Re: Fw: Audio books available
by WPDL Media Specialist 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

We would love to get these CDBs if still available: Barclay, Linwood. Find You First. 2021 Berry, Steve The omega factor : a novel 2022 Brown, Dale. Arctic Storm Rising. 2021 Burke, Alafair Find me 2022 Cook, Robin Viral : a novel 2021 Grisham, John The boys from Biloxi : a novel 2022 Grisham, John The exchange : after The Firm : a novel 2023 Gudenkauf, Heather The overnight guest : a novel 2022 Hamilton, Karen. The Ex-Husband. 2022 Hanks, Tom The making of another major motion picture masterpiece : a novel 2023 Harper, Karen Deep in the Alaskan woods 2020 Jenoff, Pam Code name Sapphire : a novel 2023 Jenoff, Pam. The Woman With the Blue Star. 2021 Lecoat, Jenny. The Girl from the Channel Islands. 2021 Noblin, Annie England. St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets. 2020 Parks, Brad. Unthinkable. 2021 Patterson, James Revenge 2020 Patterson, James 3 days to live 2023 Patterson, James Blowback : a thriller 2022 Patterson, James. The Coast to Coast Murders. 2020 Raisin, Rebecca. The Little Bookshop on the Seine : Library Edition. 2020 Roberts, Sheila Beachside beginnings 2020 Thank you! White Pine District Library ZV316 -- Joann Case Assistant Librarian WPDL Media Specialist From: White Pine District Library < mailto:whitepinelibrary1@hotmail.com > To: "WPDL Media Specialist"< mailto:mediaspecialist@wpdlibrary.org > Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:09:00 -0400 Subject: Fw: [Michlib-l] Audio books available From: Sanilac District Library via Michlib-l > Sent: Monday, October 12, 2026 12:01 PM To: mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org < mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org > Subject: [Michlib-l] Audio books available CD audio books are not circulating well at our library. Would anyone like to have any from the attached list? If so, please list the titles you want and your ZV. I hope someone is able to use them. Bev Beverly Dear, Director Sanilac District Library 7130 Main Street PO Box 525 Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Phone: 810.622.8623 FAX: 810.622.9041 Website: http://www.sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us/

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E-Rate Reminder - Deadline to File Comments to the FCC is October 13, 2026
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

Hello! E-Rate Reminder - Deadline to file comments is October 13, 2026 The FCC issued a proposal on June 25, 2026, raising concerns about the future of the E‑Rate program, which supports broadband and Wi-Fi access for public libraries and schools. Potential reductions or elimination of E‑Rate funding could force libraries to choose between sustaining internet access and maintaining other essential services. Public comments are requested. All submissions are reviewed by FCC staff and inform final rulemaking. 1. Michigan E-Rate Info * Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) <https://www.shlb.org/save-our-e-rate> Save Our E-Rate<https://www.shlb.org/save-our-e-rate> Info Page * Total Funding for all of Michigan from 2021-2025 * $368,771,583.32 * 1,026 Recipients Funded * 13,217 Locations Served 2. File comments on E-Rate * Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:59 pm (ET) * ALA’s Filing Template<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/federal-resources/broadband-policy/erate> * E-Rate Central’s Comment Compass<https://e-ratecentral.com/compass/E-Rate_Comment_Compass_Landing_Page.html> Submitting comments can help demonstrate the essential role E‑Rate plays in Michigan libraries. Always, Shauna Quick Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 quicks1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0126 she/her/hers [cid:7486b9bd-d819-4d83-adc7-eafa71150767]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> [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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Finding Gobi author Dion Leonard
by Emily Schwartz 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

Hi Mich Lib! I was wondering if anyone has had author Dion Leonard at your library recently to speak about his book, Finding Gobi. Was the event well attended? Anything else you'd like to share/think I should know? Thanks so much! Emily Schwartz Community Services and Reference Manager Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 248-691-7458

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Audio books available
by Sanilac District Library 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

CD audio books are not circulating well at our library.Would anyone like to have any from the attached list?If so, please list the titles you want and your ZV.I hope someone is able to use them.Bev Beverly Dear, Director Sanilac District Library 7130 Main Street PO Box 525 Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Phone: 810.622.8623 FAX: 810.622.9041 Website: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us

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More furniture from the Troy Public Library (free!)
by Lauren R Arnsman 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

Hello again! We (Troy Public Library) have a couple more items to give away. All items must be for library use only, not personal use. I have some other pictures of the filing cabinet if the one linked below is not enough detail for you. The wooden display shelf was holding our tax forms and other literature for a while but the possibilities are (mostly) endless! Seed Library Shelf<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tdvzB-tWV8Zokd_HrqhX7iqLEWoMh2FQ/view?usp=…> - 3ft by 3ft Wooden Display Shelf<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yXT6C6VW7K3dUblEdgzSU3y5aHUJ_23-/view?usp=…> - 3 ft wide and 3.5 ft tall Both of these will need to be picked up from Troy, MI and ideally soon! Thanks, [cid:image001.png@01DD5A38.35832B00] Lauren Arnsman Head of Digital Services Troy Public Library 248.524.3578 troypl.org<https://troypl.org/>

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Job Posting/Internship Opportunity - Archives Processing Intern
by Regina Parsell 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

Hello! The Henry Ford Archives and Library team is currently offering a paid internship for archives and library school students, made possible by The Ford Foundation Equity Initiative Internship Program. Please see our posting<https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thehenryford/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/311> <https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thehenryford/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/311> for additional details. Thank you, Regina Parsell (She/Her) Processing Archivist P: 313.203.4598 E: ReginaP(a)thehenryford.org www.thehenryford.org<https://www.thehenryford.org/> The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn, MI 48124 ................................................. Gain Perspective. Get Inspired. Make History. The physical campus of The Henry Ford stands on the ancestral homelands of First People—land ceded through Cession 66, the 1807 Treaty of Detroit. The original custodians who occupied this area include the Anishinabewaki, Bodewadmiakiwen, Meškwahki·aša·hina, Peoria, and Myaamia people.

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free computer lab chairs from Troy Public Library
by Lauren R Arnsman 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

Hello all, The Troy Public Library's computer lab is getting a glow up and we have 18 of these beauties to give away (totally for free!): Computer chair front<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Asm88OxOOTyIXeISDSoiAdgaW5AZajbz/view?usp=…> Computer chair side<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dV-49AgNuxRwQvkFb9TK_9akRzZ7dxm4/view?usp=…> We are using some of the chairs for our temporary lab so we'll have 10 more (oooooh!!!) to give away in the new year. You must be able to pick these chairs up from Troy, Michigan. Ideally, I'd love them all to go to the same home but I'm willing to entertain other requests (within reason). Do you have to use them for a computer lab? No, use them however you see fit! They have been rated "fine" by our patrons. Thanks and happy Friday, [cid:image001.png@01DD57D4.ABD10B30] Lauren Arnsman Head of Digital Services Troy Public Library 248.524.3578 troypl.org<https://troypl.org/>

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