February 2026 - Michlib-l

AADL Job Opportunities
by hr＠aadl.org 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Hello, The Ann Arbor District Library is currently hiring for a Building Supervisor. Applications will be accepted until 8:00 pm on March 9, 2026. If you are interested in applying, please visit: aadl.org/aboutus/employment for the posting and information on how to apply. Thank you, Heidi Pratt (she/her) HR Staffing Coordinator | Ann Arbor District Library [ mailto:hr@aadl.org | hr(a)aadl.org ] | 734-327-4273 | [ mailto:pratth@aadl.org | pratth(a)aadl.org ]

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Library of Michigan Continuing Education Round-Up -- January 14, 2026
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

Hello library friends, It's 2026 and I am dreaming about camping in our state parks and looking for the sun to come out. This is how I face January in Michigan. I'm also thinking about conferences, library visits, and planning for the year ahead. With PLA in Minneapolis and ALA in Chicago, I want to remind you that LM's Continuing Education Stipend<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> is available to support your attendance at in-state, out-of-state, in-person, and virtual events. More information is available on our website and you can always reach out to Karren Reish at reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with any questions. Coming Up From Library of Michigan Foundations of the Science of Reading for Public Library Professionals (2-part series) Tuesdays, January 27 and February 3, 2:00 -3:00 pm, on Zoom The Reading League advances the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. This two-part webinar series (on January 27 and February 3) will be taking a deeper dive into the "Science of Reading" and how libraries can help support best practices for early literacy development. Register on our website for Part 1<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> and you will be automatically registered for Part 2. Gather 'Round the Table with Teens is an interactive food literacy workshop for library staff serving young adults offered at 3 locations this Spring. April 20 at Jackson District Library - Meijer Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> April 22 at Traverse Area District Library - Woodmere<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> April 24 at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Food Education Consultant Rebecca Antill will provide in-person workshops on how to plan and deliver nutrition & cooking programs for teens, featuring how to do so with minimal kitchen access. As a former librarian, Rebecca will offer a tailored learning experience that will equip library staff to offer food programming of all levels at their libraries. Basic health and safety information, kitchen classroom management, culinary skills and community partners will all be discussed as participants cook and share time together. Bring your own apron as this cooking workshop is hands-on and very interactive! Registration is limited. Office Hours with LM Library Development Staff - Register on LM's Continuing Education Calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…> to receive Zoom link * Grants Office Hours with Karren Reish - February 10, 3:00 - 4:00 pm * Digital Collections Office Hours with Biz Gallo - February 12, 10:30 - 11:30 am * Library Law Office Hours with Claire Membiela - February 19, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Webjunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> Self-Paced Courses and Webinars LM's Staff Skills Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> United for Libraries<https://www.ala.org/united> People Connect Institute's (PCI) Weekly Webinars - Wednesdays at 2 pm - Next Up, Today!: Techniques for Uncomfortable Conversations<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> For full details on all of Library of Michigan's Continuing Education opportunities including upcoming events and recorded webinars, visit our website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>. Library of Michigan projects are made possible in-part by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Other Continuing Education Opportunities Niche Academy is offering a webinar on Giving Effective Feedback<https://www.nicheacademy.com/webinar-giving-effective-feedback> on January 21, 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 pm Giving effective and direct feedback to each other is essential for success, both individually and organizationally. But doing so goes against our cognitive wiring. We want to be liked, we avoid conflict, and we don't want to hurt someone's feelings. The result is that we confuse indirectness for kindness. In this webinar, best-selling author and Stanford Business School lecturer David Dodson will discuss a six-part formula for how to rewire our brains to create a positive and open culture of direct feedback. David will provide practical and actionable steps you can take the next day to break down the barriers to reaching your potential and get you on the path to success. Niche Academy offers free professional development<https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars> on a variety of topics regularly. DT Heritage is offering a 2nd session of Solutions to Archiving Challenging Material on January 21 at 2:00 - 3:00 pm Part 2 focuses on "Mastering Complex Film & Transmissive Digitization: Advanced Techniques for Cultural Heritage Digitization Professionals" and registration is available via Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solutions-to-challenging-material-pt-ii-film-t…>. Part 1 is available as a recording here<https://heritage-digitaltransitions.com/film-scanning-in-practice-building-…>. Digitizing film, glass plates, and other transmissive materials can be straightforward-until it isn't. In this advanced webinar, Digital Transitions Technical Services Manager Ben Cort takes you beyond the standard workflows and deep into the real-world digitization challenges faced by libraries, archives, museums, and heritage collections across the globe. Whether you're working with warped film, brittle emulsions, broken glass plates, or oversized panoramic negatives, this session will give you the tools, strategies, and confidence to approach complex materials with accuracy and care. This webinar is tailored for professionals involved in high-resolution digitization of collection materials and delivers immediately applicable knowledge. The Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities<https://nhsl.libguides.com/NortheastSummitonClimateAdaptionResources> will be offering a webinar called Creative Resilience: Climate Action through Arts Programming<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6uOQ00QiQfacw43YY22u0A#/registr…> on January 27 from 2:00-3:30pm. The New York State Library is a founding member of this organization, which is a collaboration of state library agencies from Maine to Maryland. The webinar offers an inspiring session showcasing how libraries can lead climate action through the arts. This event will feature presentations on arts activism, mending and repair programming, and community craft swaps that spark creativity, build resilience, and engage patrons in sustainable practices. Discover practical ideas you can bring back to your library to empower your community and make climate action both meaningful and accessible. This event was planned by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Massachusetts Library System, Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services, and the Vermont Department of Libraries. For more information, visit the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.<https://www.sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/news/save-date-creative-resi…> The University of Wisconsin-Madison is offering a online, synchronous 6-week course on Library Security: Training for Worst Case Scenarios and Everyday Conflicts<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/library-security/> February 16 - March 29, 2026 - Cost is $275 Library managers and staff need to be prepared for 'worst case scenarios' like active shooter events, as well as having practical, effective responses to everyday behaviors. Can we really prevent argumentative behavior? How can you get those wild kids to settle down? What do you say to the client with overpowering body odor? How ready are you for a tornado, fire, earthquake or other disasters? Starting with a groundwork of common sense and consistent responses, we will then discuss policies, procedures, internal communications and ways of gaining community support to prepare your library for all types of security issues. This course will be valuable to all library staff, from directors to those serving on the frontline. Intergen at the Library: Programming and Engagement Across Ages<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/intergen-programming.html> on February 26, 2026 at 3:00 - 4:00 pm Through intergenerational programming, libraries foster design opportunities for people to interact with, learn from, and share with people of different ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds. In this session, participants will explore generational labels, discover the benefits of and barriers to intergenerational relationship building, and find resources for designing their own intergenerational programs. Generational divides are some of the steepest, defined not just by age, but by differences in experiences, cultures, and perspectives. Through intergenerational programming, libraries foster design opportunities for people to interact with, learn from, and share with people of different ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds. In this session, participants will distinguish between "intergenerational" and "multigenerational," explore generational labels, discover the benefits of and barriers to intergenerational relationship building, and find resources from and beyond the library landscape for designing their own intergenerational programs. May your 2026 be filled with curiosity and learning! Andrea Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA(a)michigan.gov | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [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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NEW: Director search - Spencer County Public Library (KY)
by Beth Barker 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

Director - Spencer County Public Library (KY) The Spencer County Public Library Board of Trustees (KY) is looking for the library's next forward-thinking, accessible, and communicative Director. Spencer County Public Library is a 16,000 square-foot standalone location with a team of 9.75 full-time equivalent staff members. Located in Taylorsville, the library is a tremendous asset to the community, providing a welcoming space for all who visit. Library highlights include recent renovations that created two additional meeting rooms for community use in 2024, as well as a dedicated workspace for a thriving Friends of the Library organization. Lending hotspots and Job Discovery Kits, Spencer County Public Library is keenly focused on serving the needs of the community through collections, services, and dedicated outreach. Innovative future plans include the creation of a designated makerspace with recently awarded grant funds. Key initiatives the new Director will undertake include engaging with community organizations and planning for the library's short- and long-term future. The next Director will have excellent communication and management skills, a hands-on approach to library operations, and an ability to convey the mission and values of the library to the county and community it serves. Taylorsville, Kentucky, is the county seat of Spencer County and is home to a beautiful historic downtown district that is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, complete with Victorian homes and cast iron storefronts dating back to the early 1800s. Located between Louisville, Bardstown, and Shelbyville, Spencer County is an ideal central location for those exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Taylorsville and Spencer County host many festivals and events year-round to engage the community and foster connections with neighbors. Home to Taylorsville Lake State Park, it entertains outdoor enthusiasts with activities such as boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and camping. Just thirty miles from Louisville, Kentucky, Spencer County provides access to larger metropolitan activities as well, easily accessible on a day trip. Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will provide overall leadership for library operations, services, and long-term planning, working collaboratively with the Library Board, staff, community partners, other libraries, and government agencies to deliver high-quality, customer-responsive service. The Director communicates and advances the library's mission, policies, and procedures while overseeing daily operations across key areas such as staffing, collections, programming, public relations, technology, facilities, and the library's website. This role includes full responsibility for personnel management, including staffing decisions, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, performance evaluation, and problem resolution, as well as developing and ensuring consistent implementation of library and personnel policies. The Director leads the annual budget process, monitors financial performance, prepares forecasts, pursues grant opportunities, and supervises payroll and accounting to ensure strong financial stewardship. The Director coordinates strategic and short-term planning, evaluates services and programs, and provides professional guidance to the board on legislation and emerging trends in library management, technology, and funding. Additional responsibilities include preparing board meeting agendas and materials, serving as liaison between the library and local/state-level elected officials, completing required Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives government reports, managing contracts and purchasing within budget, responding to emergencies, and providing leadership for major development projects such as facility renovations or construction, while supporting public service duties as needed. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this role are an ALA-accredited master of library and information science degree, four years of relevant library experience, two of which have been in a management or administrative role. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. A high level of comfort with technology and experience cultivating creative revenue streams is desired. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $62,000 - $94,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the "Apply" button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/) This position closes on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Visit our website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) 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/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Link Update - GoLM GMM Meeting Today
by matt.grayvin＠rhpl.org 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

Hey all, sadly we have had a "Stale Room" bug for our google meet link for today. Please use the following link to join us instead: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jmb-xnjj-huy

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Banned Books Brunch & Bus Trip
by Anna Merritt 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

Hello All, Our library has partnered with the Williamston Theatre and the Richland Area Community Center for this program. The day starts with a brunch and guest speaker Dillon Geshel (new Executive Director of MLA), followed by a bus trip to see Banned Books at the Williamston Theatre featuring a Q&A with the actors and director after the performance. Then, back home. This is a partnership unlike anything we’ve done at our library and, because there is a cost involved with renting the bus, we really need all the spots to be filled. If any libraries in the Kalamazoo/GR area would be kind enough to share this event, we would greatly appreciate it. 😊 Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Adult Programmer / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ [1] -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Proposals now open for Upgrade 2026
by UW iSchool CE 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology Submit your idea<http://go.wisc.edu/f17l1a> today for Upgrade 2026! Upgrade will be held virtually November 12-13 2026. Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals! * Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&A * Panel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experience * Lightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation/demonstration Topics may include, but are not limited to: * OER * Artificial intelligence * Virtual reality * Cybersecurity and data privacy * Media labs and makerspaces * Social media * Media literacy * Podcasts * Digital collections * Equity, accessible and inclusive technology Selected lecture and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. For more information, visit the conference website<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/upgrade/upgrade2026/>. Submit your idea<http://go.wisc.edu/f17l1a> by April 19, 2026, 11:59 PM CST. Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu<mailto:ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu>

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Last Opportunity for FREE Digital Preservation Storage with the MDPN
by Chelsea Denault 19 Feb '26

19 Feb '26

As part of its implementation grant<https://imls.gov/sites/default/files/project-proposals/LG-252394-OLS-22-ful…> from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Michigan Digital Preservation Network<https://mipres.org/> (MDPN) is providing FREE digital preservation storage for digital collections that could be considered at-risk or pertaining to underrepresented groups/communities. In addition to free storage for selected collections, awardees will receive free one-on-one training on how to use the MDPN's preservation service. You do not need to be an MDPN member to apply. To apply, visit http://bit.ly/MDPNstoragegrant. Applications are due February 25! The MDPN is a statewide initiative that offers affordable and easy-to-use digital preservation services to cultural memory organizations of all types and sizes. Digital preservation helps keep digital collections safe, accessible, and usable for the long-term future in spite of risks like technical failure or organizational change, and is an important part of good digital collections stewardship. Please feel free to share this opportunity widely within your organization and networks! For questions about the grant, please contact MDPN Coordinator Dr. Chelsea Denault (denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org>). -- Chelsea Denault, Ph.D. (she/her) Michigan Digital Preservation Network Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-0826 denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> www.MIpres.org<http://mipres.org/> [Logo]<http://mipres.org/>

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Chef/Cook Recommendations - SWMI
by Anna Merritt 19 Feb '26

19 Feb '26

Hello All, As part of the Great Michigan Read Grant, we are hosting a three-part series called Roots& Recipes, where chefs/cooks share how their cultural heritage has shaped their cooking. However, I am having a really tough time finding chefs/cooks! I have put the word out on social media, sent flyers to local culinary schools and reached out to past library presenters and… nothing. Does anyone have any suggestions for chefs/cooks in the SWMI area (close to Kalamazoo) that I can reach out to? Any suggestions or names would be greatly appreciated. 😊 Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Adult Programmer / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ [1] -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Employment Opportunity: Library Director; Pemberville, OH
by Janelle Thomas 19 Feb '26

19 Feb '26

*Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.* Library Director - Pemberville Public Library The Pemberville Public Library Board of Trustees seeks an energetic and forward-thinking professional to be the new voice of the library within the community and to serve as the Library Director. The director will work with the seven member board, three full-time employees, twelve part-time employees, an operating budget of $1,097,000, a Main Library and two branches to ensure its patrons have access to historical, recreational, educational, and cultural materials free of charge. Key initiatives include promoting the library to a new generation of lifelong learners, working with the board to enact our strategic plan, helping the library keep pace with technological trends, and leading and supporting staff through open communication and collaboration. As a school district library, the Pemberville Public Library serves the Eastwood Local School community in east-central Wood County, Ohio with a service population of about 8,800 and buildings in Pemberville, Stony Ridge and Luckey. The district is minutes away from Bowling Green (home of Bowling Green State University), and Toledo (home of the University of Toledo). Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director will serve as the chief administrator of the library, establish a culture of mutual respect among staff, promote excellent service to all patrons, and shall plan, implement and evaluate the development of the library, its services, and its staff, to meet the needs of the community in accordance with library policies and the laws of the State of Ohio. The Library Director represents and promotes the library in both the public and professional communities while providing a leadership role in education concerning the library’s services, funding circumstances, and fund-raising needs, and provides leadership and direct supervision of the operations of the library. The candidate shall possess an advanced degree, preferably an MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited school, and a minimum of 3 years experience in public service. The candidate should possess comfort with technology and its role in libraries, strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication skills, energy and enthusiasm, strong support of intellectual freedom, an innovative spirit, and the ability to coalesce the organization around a shared vision. The candidate shall have experience in long range planning, be able to deal directly with library patrons, present a positive, friendly, and professional image to patrons and staff. The candidate must be able to work without direct supervision, work with Board of Trustee members, and must have excellent communication skills as well as computer literacy including knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet preparation. The salary range is $50,000 - $70,000 and is negotiable, dependent on experience and other qualifications. Benefits package includes paid vacation and sick time; health insurance; and retirement through participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. For more information about the Pemberville Public Library, and the complete job description see: https://pembervillelibrary.org Apply before March 13, 2026 by sending a cover letter, resume, and three professional references by Email to: John Selzer Pemberville Public Library Board of Trustees President pembervilleboard(a)seolibraries.org *Janelle Thomas (she/her/hers) **| *Executive Director *| *The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 | jthomas(a)norweld.org *This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*

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Book club kit books available
by Amy Van Oordt 19 Feb '26

19 Feb '26

Good morning! I have 10 hardcover copies of The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi that we are no longer going to be using as a book club kit. They are in good shape, have our stickers on them, and are stamped on p 114 with our library information. I would prefer to send them all together versus splitting them up. We do not need them back. If you would like them, please respond with your RIDES code. First to respond may have them! Amy [cid:40da4864-062b-4b6e-8354-89dd91cb368e]<https://www.loutitlibrary.org/> Amy Van Oordt Library Assistant II she/her (what’s this?<https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6946 | LoutitLibrary.org<http://loutitlibrary.org/> 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. [cid:6f1996cf-503a-4194-8b6d-abba9ee35408]<https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/>[cid:76edf7c6-09a7-4b73-ad1d-2889d1ac3ddd]<https://www.instagram.com/LoutitLibrary/>[cid:7de659fb-5028-4a12-b8f9-01040bf337db]<https://www.youtube.com/@loutitdistrictlibrary461>[cid:20dd46de-534e-4d4e-9980-2065bb1775e8]<https://www.tiktok.com/@loutitdistrictlibrary>

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