February 2026 - Michlib-l

Library swag
by Isabella Rowan 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Hello everyone, Where do you order your library swag from? And what do you purchase? We've done beach balls, water bottles, notebooks, pens, grocery totes. You know, the usual . . . but it's pricey. I'm looking for cheaper and more creative options. Thanks! Isabella Rowan, MLIS Library Director Phone: 517-223-9089, Ext. 111 130 S. Grand Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836 https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ [cid:6870d6ef-c02c-45d4-85c2-88d5c7c0e51e] This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you.

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Job Posting : Technical Services Specialist
by Anne Richards 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Richland Community Library is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Technical Services Specialist to join our team (up to 24 hours/week). This position plays a key role in cataloging, processing, and ensuring the accuracy and discoverability of materials across our collections. We're looking for someone who values organization, efficiency, and behind-the-scenes work that directly supports excellent public service. Library experience and familiarity with cataloging standards are preferred. Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested. The full job description is attached. Open until filled. Anne Richards, MLIS Library Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park St. Richland, MI 49083 269-629-9085 www.richlandlibrary.org<http://www.richlandlibrary.org> -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Thoughts on Mel Delivery having a key to library?
by Amber Hughey 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

For instance, for access during holiday or library closure? Amber L Hughey, MLIS She/Hers Director Bridgeport Public Library zv041 3399 Williamson Saginaw MI 48601 989-777-6030 ext 4

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Reminder: The 2026 MiALA Conference Scholarship Application is Open
by Caitlyn Stypa 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Hello all! The 2026 Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) Conference Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the availability of multiple scholarships to support attendance at the Annual Conference for current MiALA members. The MiALA Conference, Finding Our True North: Creating Connections to Light Our Way, will be held at the Park Place Hotel & Conference Center<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.park-place-hotel.com/__;!!IgnU!QKWYx…> in downtown Traverse City on May 7 & 8, 2026, with pre-conference events taking place on Wednesday, May 6. Steven M. Adams<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.northwestern.edu/bpn/programs/journe…> will be our keynote speaker. Steven's current research and workshop design projects explore the role of curiosity in creating and sustaining engaging workplace cultures. The MiALA Conference Scholarship will cover the cost of full conference registration, as well as reimbursement for up to two nights lodging in the conference hotel. The scholarship recipient and/or recipient's institution will be expected to cover any remaining conference costs. Applications close March 1, 2026! Learn more here: https://miala.org/miala_2026_annual_conference_s.php<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/miala.org/miala_2026_annual_conference_s…> Please feel free to reply directly with any questions! Sincerely, Caitlyn, Linda, and Jen Caitlyn Stypa (she/her/hers) Research and Instruction Librarian Lansing Community College 517-483-9716 stypac(a)lcc.edu<mailto:stypac@lcc.edu>

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New positions open: Eagle Valley Library District (CO)
by Beth Barker 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Open Positions: Librarian II – Adult Services Librarian II – Collection Development Librarian II – Adult Services Responsibilities include delivering programming, delegating service desk assignments, training librarians, and measuring the impact of adult programming strategies implemented. This position will have access to a generous programming budget and excellent marketing support. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) Required qualifications include: a Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution and a minimum of three years of professional public library experience. Prior supervisory experience, experience developing collaborative partnerships, or experience leading adult programming are highly desirable. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $82,000 – $92,000 (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/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) This position closes on Sunday, March 22, 2026.  Librarian II – Collection Development Responsibilities include: working in conjunction with the leadership team to establish appropriate policies and strategies for the tools, practices, and staff development used to oversee the district’s collections and information access; using modern evaluation tools to analyze key data points and develop a holistic viewpoint of collection maintenance; and overseeing the training and development of staff to use best practices and appropriate tools for collection maintenance and reader’s advisory. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) Required qualifications include: a Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution and a minimum of three years of professional public library experience. Supervisory experience and prior experience in collection development work are highly desirable. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $82,000 – $92,000 (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/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) This position closes on Sunday, March 22, 2026.  About Eagle Valley Library District: Eagle Valley Library District<https://evld.org/> (CO) is seeking a collaborative and strategic Librarian II to develop and guide the district strategy for adult services. This position supervises a small team of associates. The Librarian provides exceptional programming and services to adults, and leads by example when delivering customer service, maintaining accountability, and upholding policy. Teamwork, communication, and personal integrity are essential characteristics of success. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of demographics and growth trends in communities and using that information to identify areas for programming opportunities, excellent customer service, communication, and information literacy skills, and proficiency with technology, project management, and strategy implementation. Formed as a district in 1992, the Eagle Valley Library District has continued to grow and provides a wealth of services and resources for its residents. With a $6.7 million budget and 40 FTE, the district delivers excellent customer service from three branches in its mission to offer opportunities and resources to read, learn and grow. Library highlights include a new bookmobile service launching this summer, a positive and proactive staff team, wonderful facilities, and a new remote locker pickup service. The district serves over 55,000 residents in Eagle County, Colorado on the West side of the Rocky Mountains. The area is well-known to outdoor enthusiasts for its extensive trail terrain for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running. Better known as Vail Valley, the region is home to multiple skiing mountains and is a worldwide destination for outdoor activity. Small mountain towns dot the landscape and offer a simple approach to living that focuses on local business, nature, and entertainment.  — 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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Free Used Blu-ray Cases
by Erin Zabonick 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Anyone in need of used Blu-ray cases? There are 63 in the box. I will send them through Rides. Thanks! Erin Zabonick, MLIS Director Three Rivers Public Library - READ. LEARN. DREAM. - 88 North Main St. Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666 [cid:1d24f2dc-f33f-4e77-9e5a-988ffa29461a] ________________________________ From: Erin Zabonick <ezabonick(a)threeriverslibrary.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:20 AM To: Erin Zabonick <ezabonick(a)threeriverslibrary.org> Subject: Erin Zabonick, MLIS Director Three Rivers Public Library - READ. LEARN. DREAM. - 88 North Main Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666

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Fw: Upcoming Webinar: Rural Non-Congregate 101
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Please feel to register for the upcoming webinar and/or subscribe to the No Kid Hungry newsletter below for further opportunities from No Kid Hungry. 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.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/>. ________________________________ From: No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices <bestpractices(a)strength.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:33 PM To: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Upcoming Webinar: Rural Non-Congregate 101 CAUTION: This is an External email. 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Boosting the signal - Library Director posting - Nottawa Township Library, Centreville, MI
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Posting on behalf of the library board. Please see the full posting and direct any questions to them. Nottawa Township Library is a rural Class 2 library located in Southwestern Lower Michigan in the middle of St. Joseph County in Centreville. The current library services the patrons of Nottawa, Lockport and Florence Townships, as well as other surrounding communities and schools. The current library building holds a collection of 28,000+ items and digital resources, including MEL, Overdrive and Hoopla. The library is staffed with six dedicated team members. The Board of Trustees is looking for a qualified and experienced leader to guide the library as it continues to provide excellent and friendly library services to our communities Intrigued? Want to know more - act now! Click here for the full posting <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J1rmUfr5DpF0aGo6qMWJUD0g8lvnfbsuWSDNj8V…> and specifics on how to apply. Position closes Friday! -- Kate Pohjola Andrade <https://namedrop.io/katepohjolaandrade> (she/her) Director | Woodlands Library Cooperative <http://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9460 or 586-801-0725 kate(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <https://woodlands.zoom.us/zbook/kpa/book-a-chat> <https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandsLibraryCooperative/>

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Re: Permanent Story Walk
by Caroline Salucci 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hello. We have a permanent Story Book Trail at a local park. We have 18 posts along the .04 mile trail. While I'm not the one who initially put it together, so I don't have anything about purchasing to share, I can help with other information. We put in a new book every month from April to November. I try to choose books by February and order all the books at once for the entire year. I only consider picture books that have been published within the last two years, due to books going in and out of print so quickly. The books also have to meet a certain page requirement, about 32 pages (16 two-page spreads), with some wiggle-room. Another staffer puts the books together for me; but I did it myself during Covid, so I can tell you what I did: size poster board pieces to fit the measurements of the post frames at the park, get two copies of the book (since book pages are double-sided), cut out pages with an exacto knife, tape book pages onto poster with double-sided tape, and laminate. I also have a welcome and closing sign for each book, which I write the text for and is put together by the Graphic Designer at our library. We then print these signs at the library using a very large printer. When I go to the park, here's what I do: I stop at each post, take the old poster from the previous book out of the frame, clean the frame off, clean the plexiglass that goes over the poster, and then insert the new poster. Then I put the plexiglass on top and move onto the next post. You can find information about our Story Book Trail at https://www.baldwinlib.org/youth/. I know that's a lot of details, so email me at Caroline.Salucci(a)baldwinlib.org if you have questions. Good luck! Caroline Caroline Salucci Youth Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM <michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)liblists.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)liblists.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Awesome Mitten Is Awesome For MAP!!! (Jim Flury) > 2. Mobile Hot Spots (Bob Barringer) > 3. Director Opening (Hook, Mary) > 4. LibraryOne Digital, Inc. Formerly B&T TS360 and Boundless (Axis360) > (Jim Flury) > 5. Closing SUNDAY: Bell Road Branch Manager search - Newburgh Chandler > Public library (IN) > (Beth Barker) > 6. Permanent Story Walks (Laura Orlowski) > 7. Re: Permanent Story Walks (BPL Director) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:28:28 -0800 (PST) > From: Jim Flury <jflury(a)tln.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Awesome Mitten Is Awesome For MAP!!! > To: all-tln <all-tln(a)lists.tln.org>, partnerscda > <partnerscda(a)lists.tln.org>, michlib-l(a)liblists.org > Message-ID: <1299906146.719536.1771244908493.JavaMail.zimbra(a)tln.org> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="=_dcd54cb5-a2fd-45d2-93af-6f8b77e55765" > > All, > > Be sure to share this awesome Awesome Mitten Michigan Activity Pass > article on your social media! > > [ https://www.awesomemitten.com/michigan-activity-pass/ | > https://www.awesomemitten.com/michigan-activity-pass/ ] > > Jim > > Jim Flury > Technical Services Manager > The Library Network > 41365 Vincenti Court > Novi, MI 48375 > 248-536-3100, ext 133 > Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 > Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org >

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Outdoor book drop needed
by Deahl, Jonathan 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hello, We have a building project rapidly approaching that will cause us to have to block off our built-in book return. I'm wondering if anyone has a used freestanding outdoor book return that they are looking to get rid of within the next four to six weeks. Please let me know off list. Thanks, [cid:image001.png@01DCA025.58508BA0] Jonathan Deahl Circulation Services Coordinator Waterford Township Public Library 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.7678 jdeahl(a)waterfordmi.gov

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