February 2026 - Michlib-l

Presenter Recommendation
by Mick Howey 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Hello Michlib! Monday evening, BPL had the pleasure to host Rodney David Deal from the Detroit Historical Society. Rodney's program was Freedom Confirmed: President Abraham Lincoln's Courage To Create Change. His presentation was interesting, informative, well thought out, and highlighted a different aspect of Abraham Lincoln. Rodney was engaging and personable, conversational and knowledgeable, and made what could have been a complicated topic easy to understand. Unlike my last presenter recommendation, here is Rodney's contact information. You can reach, and other great presenters, through the Detroit Historical Society's Speakers Bureau at https://www.detroithistorical.org/speakers-bureau We've used the Society's Speakers Bureau for 3 presentations with another coming next month. All were great presentations! Please let me know if you have any questions. Cheers, 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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Laingsburg Happenings
by Sara Danford 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Hi all, We are hosting an open house meet’n’greet for our Dog Sled and Native Art Exhibit on 2/28 and I am inviting and sharing the flyer with you all. This is a tribute to local craftspeople in our community for their effectiveness at crossing cultural boundaries by means of niche skilled crafts. Included in the special exhibit are Native American wares that were received in appreciation of a local sled dog maker’s craftsmanship and heart. Other items were procured for personal study and enjoyment, such as numerous Native American baskets provided by master basket weaver, Annie Brock. Accompanying books are available for checkout for further research and intrigue. Hope to see you. All the best, Sara J. Danford Director, Laingsburg Public Library 517.651.6282

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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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