February 2026 - Michlib-l

Upcoming cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Register soon for the following workshops from MCLS! Original Cataloging of Archival Materials<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914e307e5df27d0b0cc5d81> 3-day class, February 24-26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! Qualifies for 6 PGPs for Indiana school library staff! Rare Book Cataloging: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914e50ae5df27d0b0ccee5a> 3-day class, March 3-5, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! Qualifies for 6 PGPs for Indiana school library staff! MARC: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914e544e5df27d0b0cd000f> 3-day class, March 10-12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! Qualifies for 6 PGPs for Indiana school library staff! Cataloging Graphic Novels and Formats<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914e93ce5df27d0b0ce8ca5> 1-day class, March 12, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 2 LEUs for Indiana library staff! Qualifies for 2 PGPs for Indiana school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> Connect with MCLS Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Free Xerox toner and parts
by Kimberly Schaaf 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Hi Everyone, We have some Xerox toner, drum cartridges, imaging unit kits, and waste cartridges up for grabs for anyone willing to drive to Oak Park and pick up. For machine C7025 (or compatible): Black, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan toner, or drum Cartridge. For machine C400 (or compatible): Imaging unit kit, Waste cartridge, or drum cartridge kit. Contact me off list if you're interested. Thanks, Kimberly Schaaf Director, Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Office: 248-691-7566 Work Cell: 248-914-3318

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DPL Repair Cafe this Saturday
by Jennifer Dye 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

We had to put the monthly Repair Cafe on hold in December and January, because of emergency maintenance at the Knapp Branch. The branch will be staying closed for major work for several months, so I have arranged with the Sherwood Forest Branch to provide a space. Through this May, the Repair Cafe will be held on the first Saturday of the month (April's will be on another date), and run from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sherwood Forest is located at 7117 Seven Mile. There is more detail on the Eventbrite registration site. https://dpl-repair-cafe-revised.eventbrite.com You can call the branch at 313-481-1840 on Saturday (the branch is closed on Friday). Direct questions to me at this email. I apologize for the late notice on this month's program. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Cataloger Detroit Public Library Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1392

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[Employment Opportunity] Administration Library Assistant II
by BTPL Careers 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Greetings-- We have a wonderful employment opportunity at Bloomfield Township Public Library (in my department): Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for a professional and resourceful Library Assistant II committed to providing high-quality public library service. Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library with a service population of 44,000+ people and an $8.9 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library, its collections, services, and the programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment. POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant II DEPARTMENT: Administration, reporting to Assistant Library Director HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours weekly, including one evening per week and some weekends. Sundays are overtime, paid at time and one half in addition to the 20-hour schedule. WAGE & BENEFITS: $21.35 - $29.89 per hour. An increase is possible upon successful completion of orientation. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday, and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance provided, as well as an employee assistance program (EAP). RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides positive, pleasant, professional services to patrons and staff * Greets all library callers and visitors at the Welcome Desk * Answers questions and directs patrons as appropriate * Assists with promotion of library events by preparing flyers, posters, newsletters, press releases, and social media posts * Assists patrons with meeting room reservations and coordinate set-ups with Facility Services staff * Keeps statistics for reporting * Implements library policies and procedures * Makes use of technology to complete job duties and communicate * Works as a member of the Administration team * Seeks opportunities for professional growth For more details, click on this link: https://bloomfieldtwp.bamboohr.com/careers/66 Or go to our website, listed under my signature. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment/

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Re: Public Movie Screening for The Librarians, February 26, hosted at Southfield Public Library
by Scott Garrison 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

PBS is also premiering The Librarians on February 9 - check your local listings! https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/ Scott Scott Garrison (he/him) Executive Director 517-489-4071 garrisons(a)mcls.org<mailto:garrisons@mcls.org> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/94d03907fb274c71b46ba951e176d978…> [Image] Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> From: Steven K. Bowers <sbowers(a)tln.org> Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM To: Michlib-L <Michlib-l(a)liblists.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Public Movie Screening for The Librarians, February 26, hosted at Southfield Public Library (Trying to post again as this was rejected earlier.) All, We are excited to host a free movie screening event of The Librarians documentary at the end of the month. Thanks to Southfield Public Library for hosting and Berkley Public and The Library Network for organizing the event. Free popcorn included! If you are interested, more info and registration are online at: https://tln.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2035976 Social image and flyer for promotion, available at the registration link above, if you want to help get the word out. If you want links to customize to promo, let me know, and we can send the CANVA links. Sincerely, Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 sbowers(a)tln.org<mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us> TLN.org<https://www.tln.org> (he/him/his)

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Digital Image Programs for Libraries - Scheduling Spring & Summer 2026 (New Programs on Postcards and Nature Photography)
by Corey Seeman 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Hi everyone - I wanted to share information with Michigan Libraries about my photography programs as I am scheduling for Late Spring and Summer 2026 right now. I am continuing to offer these programs to libraries and community groups at no charge for both in-person or virtual programs. In addition to the four different programs on digital photography that are available to your public libraries and community groups, I have two new programs that will be available this summer on the history of postcards and growing as a nature photographer. I can present these sessions both in-person or virtually for libraries and cultural/community organizations in Michigan and elsewhere. For more information, please visit my program page at: https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs Additionally, I have a new booking page that enables you to fill out a form for more information or to request a program - https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/program-booking-informati… The new programs are: Wish You Were Here: Some Brief Notes on the History of Postcards (Available July 2026) https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/wish-you-were-here In the years before the telephone and then the Internet transformed our communication systems, postcards were an efficient and fun way to connect with friends and family. This presentation shares the history of the postcard in the United States and beyond, while looking at many examples of the different types that were available to send. Capturing Our Natural World: Learning and Growing as a Photographer (Available August 2026) https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/capturing-our-natural-wor… If you are fascinated by birds, wildlife, plants and trees, you might love nature photography! In this presentation, Corey Seeman will share his own journey and growth as a nature photographer while showcasing some ways to continually improve your craft. The existing programs are: Managing Digital Images: Finding, Saving, Sharing and Organizing The Pictures of Your Life! https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/managing-digital-images This program will introduce you to photo sharing services that are available from companies such as Google, Apple, facebook and flickr (among others) and how to organize them for easy retrieval. We will look at ways to organize, backup and share pictures with friends and family. The Ever-Present Camera: Understanding Photography On Your Smartphone https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/ever-present-camera This program is designed to provide an overview of smartphone photography, storage and some best practices so you can make the best use out of this amazing tool. The Bag on the Beach: Artificial Intelligence and Photo Organization - Opportunities and Limitations https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/bag-on-the-beach This program is designed to showcase how artificial intelligence (especially those connected with smartphone providers) may be used to help organize your images. We will look at some of the instances where it might not be able to do what you might want. Into the Wild & Back Home Again: Park, Wildlife, and Landmark Photography in Michigan https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/into-the-wild-michigan Using the state of Michigan as both my muse and my subject, I will share some of my favorite locations for photography and day trips. A local spot for photography is fantastic because you can capture at different times of the day or during different seasons. Other info: There is no charge for these programs. However, in-person programs that are greater than 45 minutes from Ypsilanti, Michigan, I am asking for mileage assistance. My current policy is to request 36 cents a mile (50% of current federal mileage reimbursement rate). Additionally, the mileage may be split between two libraries if we do an afternoon-evening double-header. I've had lots of fun presenting on this topic and the programs have been well received. I would be happy to do it again for your community. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Please also share broadly to any parties that might be interested in these presentations. Best wishes Corey Corey Seeman Director, Kresge Library Services & Librarian ( http://www.bus.umich.edu/kresgelibrary/) Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 700 East University Avenue Kresge Hall, 4th Floor East, Suite K4511 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 734-764-9969 (office - softphone via Zoom) 734-717-9734 (cell) cseeman(a)umich.edu If you would like to meet with me, please feel free to see if there are open time slots here (they are 30 minutes long) - https://calendar.app.google/kjAV9GmRWscvgc9e8. Please contact me for longer slots or if you want to meet during non-'normal' business hours (evenings or weekends). I will follow up with zoom links. ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8205-1255 Corey's Web Home: https://www.squirreldude.com/ [image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ]

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Report of the ALA Core SAC Working Group on $v Retention
by Rebecca Daly 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

[Apologies for cross-posting. Please feel free to share widely.] The ALA Core Subject Analysis Committee's Working Group on $v Retention has released its report of research findings and recommendations deriving from the Group's literature review and library worker survey, which garnered 699 responses, representing multiple library roles, library types, and library communities worldwide. The full report with findings and recommendations may be read here: *https://docs.google.com/document/d/12sYgYhVSyM1nObY-QeH-VySjYHxoSQTEj2xwBFTwf98/edit?usp=sharing <https://docs.google.com/document/d/12sYgYhVSyM1nObY-QeH-VySjYHxoSQTEj2xwBFT…>* The Group's work began in March 2025, amid library community concerns about the Library of Congress' (LC) January 2025 announcement that they would be discontinuing use of form subdivisions ($v) in subject headings, in favor of only including Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms (LCGFT). Some key findings from the Group's research: - No user studies to date demonstrate that removing $v improves patron search or recall. - Patrons primarily do basic keyword searches, and examine the first few search results screens and individual records, valuing subject context and glanceability. Having found records of interest, patrons click on the subject strings (including those with $v) to find other materials. Faceting and advanced searches are not generally utilized by patrons. - 59% of survey respondents report that omitting form subdivisions would make patron searching more difficult (as opposed to 14% that say it wouldn't), and 57% assert that $v omission would impede access to specific collections and types of material (versus 12% that say it wouldn't). Missing form subdivisions disproportionately impact vulnerable library patrons, including children and socioeconomically challenged communities, who may lack search skills or public catalogs with robust genre display/search options. - 60% of public catalogs lack a dedicated search genre/form search option, so patrons could not search by form as they could by title, author, or subject. 42% of public catalogs lack dedicated genre/form facets for filtering search results, so patrons would be unable to narrow a topic by form if $v were omitted. - 55% of survey respondents were unaware that LC planned to omit form subdivisions, indicating a lack of adequate outreach and input-gathering from LC. Percentages are higher in certain library types. - 71% of respondents to question 3.8 oppose $v omission, whereas only 14% support it. - Requiring libraries to individually add $v information or configure catalogs disproportionately impacts lesser-resourced libraries, who are least likely to have time, knowledge or resources. 67% of libraries have no time and/or knowledge to add form subdivisions into their catalogs individually for all records that might require them. 55% of libraries cannot or are unsure of their ability to change their public catalog indexes and/or display if needed. In light of these findings and more, the Working Group's top recommendations are that the Library of Congress: - continue providing form subdivisions in all applicable subject strings included in bibliographic records shared with other libraries, as a public service for library patrons and less-resourced institutions; - continue accepting proposals for new form subdivisions to allow growth for continued patron benefit and to maintain data interoperability between libraries; - retain all authority records containing form subdivisions and all *Library of Congress Subject Headings Manual *documentation pertaining to their use; - and commit to broad-based outreach regarding all future vocabulary decisions to allow all of the library community to participate in decision-making related to changes that impact them and their patrons. The Working Group requests that our colleagues read the report and consider supporting the Group's recommendations. Given the centrality of user needs fulfillment and equitable access to the library profession, it is imperative for us all to support the most vulnerable libraries and their patrons, and oppose changes that leave these communities behind. Organizations wishing to endorse the recommendations can do so via this form: *https://forms.gle/XwmvnfCQ7TkriRky7 <https://forms.gle/XwmvnfCQ7TkriRky7>*, or by contacting Group chair Deborah Tomaras at *Deborah.Tomaras(a)marist.edu <Deborah.Tomaras(a)marist.edu>* . Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Deborah Tomaras (Working Group chair) *Deborah Tomaras (she/her)* *Metadata and Resource Management Librarian* James A. Cannavino Library, Marist University 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Office: 845-575-2408 | Deborah.Tomaras(a)marist.edu -- Rebecca R. Daly, MLIS (she/they) Metadata & Cataloging Librarian | Olson Library Northern Michigan University 906-227-2123 | Harden Hall Learning Commons 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 Northern Michigan University is located on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe, Three Fires Confederacy, an honored alliance of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadmik (Potowatomi) peoples.

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Book Ordering
by Amanda Short 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Hello, Library Land. Since Baker & Taylor has closed, we would like to know where other libraries are ordering books from. We have tried Emery-Pratt and still have not received our December order. Are any of you having trouble receiving orders from them? We would greatly appreciate feedback. Thank you Amanda Short West Branch District Library Program Coordinator, Head of Circulation 119 N 4th St West Branch, Mi 48661 amanda(a)westbranchlibrary.org 989-345-2235

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FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE TRAINING
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Hello! The Library of Michigan has scheduled Library Trustee Training webinars. These are FREE live webinars designed to provide a basic introduction to the duties, responsibilities of a Michigan Library Trustee, as well as an overview of the establishment, funding and general governance of a Michigan public library. The Training is in two parts: Trustee Training 101 - The Basics<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> - 02/23/2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET Free Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins. CLICK LINK BELOW TO REGISTER - https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Trustees are integral to the governance and operations of Michigan public libraries, but many trustees are citizen volunteers with little experience in the industry of public libraries or public administration. This session provides an introduction to public library governance and local government administration that will help trustees understand their responsibilities, duties and roles as members of the legally responsible body for their public library. Trustee Training 102 - Advanced Trustees<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Registration - 03/02/2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET Free Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins. CLICK LINK BELOW TO REGISTER - https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Once a library trustee understands their responsibilities and duties as those duties pertain to their library's establishment type, the next step is an understanding of how the library's government entity status affects the performance of those duties. This session will introduce elements of public finance, FOIA, Open Meetings Act and the intricacies of the Board/ Library Director relationship. Participants may attend one or both sessions. The sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [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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Virtual Talk Last Kings of Hollywood Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

My name is Dan Lodge and I am one of the librarians at the Dearborn Public Library. It's Oscar Season! As part of our Oscar Contest here at the Dearborn Library, I will be talking virtually with author Paul Fischer on Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30pm. It's a hybrid event: you can join us either in-person here at the Library, or you can view the Conversation on Zoom. To get a Zoom link, all you need to do is visit the Events Calendar on our Library website ( dearbornlibrary.org) and register. Please let me know if you have any questions! Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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