February 2026 - Michlib-l

laptops for checkout
by Christina 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Hello! Do any of you who lend laptops have to support them on your own? We don't have IT support to manage our fleet of laptops, nor do we have a large budget, so we've purchased relatively cheap laptops. While they are working just fine for now, we are finding it more difficult to keep them up to date and to maintain the ability for students to check them out and remove identifying information upon return. As laptops become more personalized, it's harder and harder to keep them from remembering login information. How do you all do that? Or, are we the only library without IT support or a budget for special software? Thanks in advance! -- *Christina Radisauskas | Library Director* *Aquinas College*1700 Fulton St E *|* Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-632-2124 | radischr(a)aquinas.edu she/her/hers aquinas.edu/library <https://www.aquinas.edu/library> *|* Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/Grace-Hauenstein-Library-at-Aquinas-College-135101…> *|* Twitter <https://twitter.com/AQ_Library>

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Presenter Recommendation
by Mick Howey 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Hello Michlib! On February 2nd, BPL had the pleasure of hosting local author Scott Ellsworth for a talk about his last book *Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. *Scott was great! Knowledgeable, conversational, personable, and engaging. He was easy to work with and keep in contact. The event drew 20 attendees despite the blistering cold that evening. His fee was $350. He does support and will work with you on that. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/

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Book Sale Remains
by Bob Barringer 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

ThriftBooks broke up with us. Wound is fresh. Still hurting. Can't discuss. Scotch will get me through it. What do you do with the books that remain after your book sale? Bob Bob Barringer, PhD Director The Schultz-Holmes District Library 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 blissfieldlibrary.org Facebook: @blisslibrary

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Full-Time Library Technical Assistant II Job Posting
by Katie Ester 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Hi all, Come join us at SBL! This full-time job is opening due to retirement. Job details including educational requirements, job experience and salary are included in the link below. Application period ends on Feb 20. https://shelbytwp.applicantpro.com/jobs/3987068 Katie Katie Ester Director Shelby Township Library *New Address* 52610 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 726-2344

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Invitation: GoLM Monthly General Membership Meeting (Open to All Michigan Libraries)
by matt.grayvin＠rhpl.org 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Hello Michigan Library Makers, The Guild of Library Makers (GoLM) would like to invite library staff from across Michigan to join our General Membership Meeting (GMM). GoLM’s GMM is an open monthly gathering for anyone involved in, or interested in, library makerspaces, maker programming, and hands-on learning in libraries. You do not need to be a current member to attend. If you would like to stay connected between meetings, we also welcome you to join our Discord community: discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf This month’s GoLM General Membership Meeting: Friday, February 20 1:00 – 2:00 PM Virtual (Google Meet) [https://meet.google.com/usm-snyt-vyv](https://meet.google.com/usm-snyt-vyv) GMMs typically include brief updates on GoLM projects, opportunities for collaboration, and open discussion around challenges and successes in library makerspaces. Meetings are held monthly, and attendees are welcome to join whenever it fits their schedule. If you work with making, crafting, technology, or hands-on learning in libraries, or are exploring what that work could look like at your library, we would love to have you join us. If you have any questions, please email us at guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com Thank you, and we hope to see you there. Matt Grayvin Director, Guild of Library Makers

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Teacher looking for 12 copies of What the Eyes Don’t See
by Katie Wittenauer 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Good afternoon! We have a past GMR partner looking for 12 copies of What the Eyes Don’t See by Dr. Mona Hanna to use with her high school students in an environmental studies class. If you have copies to send along to her, please contact Sharon Krasner directly: skrasner(a)oradistrict.org<mailto:skrasner@oradistrict.org> 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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LM's Library Science Collection - Staff Development
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Staff are the most important resource a library has to serve their community. Supporting and developing staff is a vital and difficult area of library management. The Library of Michigan's collection holds titles on staff development, from onboard new staff to supporting staff during times of crisis. Please see below for some recent titles purchased and how to use the title. * Cultivating civility : practical ways to improve a dysfunctional library / Jo Henry, Joe Eshleman, and Richard Moniz. ALA Editions, 2020. - LM Print Collection and Gale eBooks on MeL. * Person-centered management in academic libraries / Dani Brecher Cook, Maoria J. Kirker, and Diann Smothers, editors. ALA Editions, 2025 - LM Print Collection * A complete guide to training library staff : from onboarding to offboarding / Emily Leachman and A. Garrison Libby. Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2025. - LM Print Collection * Cultivating engaged staff : better management for better libraries / Margaret Zelman Law. Libraries Unlimited, 2017. - LM Print Collection * Crash course in time management for library staff / Brenda Hough. Libraries Unlimited, 2018. - LM Print Collection * Library volunteers : a practical guide for librarians / Allison Renner. Rowman & Littlefield, 2019. - LM Print Collection * Short-term staff, long-term benefits : making the most of interns, volunteers, student workers, and temporary staff in libraries / Nora J. Bird and Michael A. Crumpton, editors. Libraries Unlimited, 2018. - LM Print Collection * Supervision and management : an introduction for support staff / Marie Keen Shaw, Hali R. Keeler. Rowman & Littlefield, 2019. - LM Print Collection * The Dysfunctional Library: Challenges and Solutions to Workplace Relationships / Jo Henry, Joe Eshleman, and Richard Moniz. ALA Editions, 2018. - LM Print Collection and Gale eBooks on MeL. LM's Library Science content can be found in three places: 1. LM's Print Catalog * Search the LM Catalog at www.answercat.org<http://www.answercat.org/> and use "Library Science Collection" as one of the search terms in the Advanced Search - Notes field and you will pull only the library science collection titles. * MeLCat - Search for LM titles you have identified and order them OR you can contact the LM circulation desk for an Interloan request as well. 2. Gale eBooks on MeL! - Anyone can use the Gale eBooks collection on MeL. * Go to MeL.org, select eResources then the eResources by letter G. Under G you'll see Gale eBooks with subjects linked on the left nav bar. 3. LM's eBook Central Collection - If you have an LM library card, you can use our ProQuest eBook Central collection. You can request a card at Michigan.gov/librarycard. * Go directly to eBook Central collection at the Michigan.gov/LMdatabases page or search in ANSWER as the ProQuest titles show there as well. The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a title you'd like us to purchase? Let me know! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan]<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education…> [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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Upcoming Online Courses & Events from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Spring Online Courses * Library Security: Training For Worst Case Scenarios And Everyday Conflicts<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/library-security/>, Feb 16 – Mar 29, 2026 * Playing Around: The Library’s Role in Playful Learning for Young Children<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/playing-around-the-librarys-r…>, Mar 2 – Apr 12, 2026 * NEW! Cataloging II<https://ischool.wisc.edu/cataloging-ii/>, Mar 16 – Apr 26, 2026 * Introduction to Digitization Projects<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/introduction-to-digitization-…>, Mar 16 – May 10, 2026 * NEW! Creating Community through Intergenerational Programming<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-community-through-in…>, Apr 6 – May 3, 2026 * NEW! Basic Preservation Standards for Archives and Special Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-preservation-standards-…>, Apr 6 – May 17, 2026 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> — Power Up 2026 March 26, 2026 Virtual Conference Register today: go.wisc.edu/mld85p<https://go.wisc.edu/mld85p> Join youth services managers and staff for one day of virtual learning. Hear from our keynote Lisa Roy, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Concurrent sessions will focus on leveling up your leadership skills, strategic planning and how to best support your team. Each session will be presented live, and recordings will be available to registered attendees for 60 days following the conference. — Lead the Way Virtual Symposium: Libraries at the Heart of Community Engagement April 20, 2026 Virtual Conference Register today: go.wisc.edu/m81vw0<https://go.wisc.edu/m81vw0> In this one-day virtual symposium, you’ll learn how library staff around the country are adapting to the dynamic needs of the people they serve. Explore ways to establish local business partnerships, leverage existing resources to build out your programming, finesse your engagement plans with strategic planning, and revolutionize services for disabled adults. — 2026 Librarians’ Tour of Scotland September 1-11, 2026 In-person tour Register today: go.wisc.edu/fxqh72<https://go.wisc.edu/fxqh72> Registration is now open for Librarians' Tour of Scotland 2026! The tour will occur September 1-11, 2026. The exact schedule is still under development, but we have previously visited - The Glasgow Women’s Library, The Mitchell Library (Glasgow), The National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh), Edinburgh Central Library, and Innerpeffray Library (Crieff). -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Items looking for a new home
by Joyce Becker 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Hello, The Orion Township Public library has 2 electric hand dryers that are looking for a new place to call home (free), and a metal cabinet also looking for a new home (free). Pick up at the Orion Township Public Library. Let me know if you are interested or have any questions. Cabinet is missing the key, it is 42 ½" wide, 38 ¼" tall and 19 ½" deep. [cid:image007.jpg@01DC9A85.0817AF10][cid:image008.jpg@01DC9A85.0817AF10][cid:image006.jpg@01DC9A85.0446A9E0] Thanks, Joyce [cid:image001.png@01DC9A6C.C5B3E980] Joyce Becker Office Manager Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext 431 orionlibrary.org

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Job Posting - Librarian I - Outreach Services - Waterford Township Public Library
by Rice, Mary 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Good morning, The Waterford Township Public Library is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as Librarian I - Outreach Services (Full-time). The Waterford Township Public Library is a busy Class 6 library in the center of Oakland County serving over 70,000 residents of Waterford Township and Lake Angelus. Please send your resume and application to Arlene Ward at award(a)waterfordmi.gov<mailto:award@waterfordmi.gov>. Application forms for this job can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan or at https://www.waterfordmi.gov/jobs Charter Township of Waterford Job Description Librarian I - Outreach Services Department: Library Supervised By: Librarian II - Adult Services Supervises: No Supervisory Responsibility Bargaining Unit: Teamsters FLSA: Non-exempt General Summary Under the general direction of the Library Director or designee, performs a variety of library tasks requiring a working knowledge of library procedures. Duties include planning and conducting age appropriate library outreach programs and events, assisting patrons with reference and readers' advisory questions, assisting patrons with the use of computers, printers, software, and downloadable digital resources, and assisting with the selection and maintenance of the library outreach collection as well as other assigned areas. Essential Job Functions An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 1. Assists patrons in locating materials and information, utilizing various technologies and a working knowledge of the library system. 2. Provides reference and information service assistance to patrons using both printed and electronic resources. 3. Organizes delivery of library materials and services to home and assisted living facilities; will maintain and serve a client list of patrons and delivery materials on a regular basis. 4. Compiles data and completes a variety of reports using both manual and computerized spreadsheets and databases. Researches and makes recommendations to the Library Director or designee on ways to gather data, improve existing reports or initiate new reports. 5. Maintains assigned Library web pages and creates promotion pieces for outreach services as needed. 6. Plans and prepares library outreach programs and displays, working with staff at assisted living facilities and other off-site locations, appropriate to the needs of the community. 7. Demonstrates, teaches, and troubleshoots the use of public access office equipment including computers and related software as needed. 8. May lead group tours through the library, explaining library services and procedures. 9. May be assigned supervisory responsibilities for work activities of other service area personnel during a special project or event. 10. May be assigned to provide support in other service areas as necessary including back-up duties for Outreach Clerk 11. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. 1. Must possess a Master of Library Science or equivalent from a school of library science accredited by the American Library Association or be within 90 days of completion of program. 2. Must have a valid Michigan's Drivers License and be able to meet the Township's driving standards. Will be driving a Township Library vehicle on a regular basis for deliveries and outreach services. 3. Must qualify for state certification, within 6 months of hire, from the Library of Michigan as follows: (a) Level 1 Certification, or (b) Level 2 Certification 4. Knowledge of modern library service techniques, practices and principles. 5. Ability to serve library patrons efficiently, effectively and harmoniously. 6. Ability to operate computers, their operating systems and a wide variety of advanced operational and related software programs. 7. Ability to effectively use current technology with, and teach current technology to, patrons of all ages. 8. Must possess advanced word processing, database and spreadsheet software skills. 9. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including patrons and colleagues. 10. Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in written, verbal and electronic formats. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in an environmentally controlled setting. Walking surfaces are well lit, tiled and/or carpeted. This is low physically demanding position, requiring a limited range of motion. The use of both fine and gross muscles of the body is essential. Work is performed in the optimal working envelope of neck to navel and within arms reach. The use of a ladder to reach shelving outside of the work envelope is common. The employee is required to reach from approximately floor level to six feet. The side rotation of objects is approximately twenty-four inches (shelving of books). The employee is regularly required to lift objects of ± 5 pounds and occasionally lifts objects of 10 pounds. The employee must be able to manually write and work with a computer keyboard. The ability to use a phone system is essential to this position. Vision or assisted vision is required. Verbal communication is essential. Individuals with physical impairments can be accommodated to perform most essential task of these positions. The use of mobility assistant devices such as wheelchairs, walkers etc, is not a hindrance to this position. WATERFORD TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Start $ 24.17/hour 6 Months $ 25.59/hour 1 Year $ 27.01/hour 2 Years $ 28.43/hour Posting Date: Closing Date: 02/27/2026 4:00 p.m. Application forms for this job can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan or at https://www.waterfordmi.gov/jobs [cid:image001.png@01DC9A80.C4E510B0] Mary Rice Administrative Assistant Waterford Township Public Library 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.7683 mrice(a)waterfordmi.gov

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