March 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

mittens
by Ovid Library 11 Mar '26

11 Mar '26

Hello, We received Mittens today but we have already had him visit our library. However, there is no paperwork with him so I don't know where to send him off to. Is there anyone left who hasn't had a visit from Mittens? Marla Dobski Ovid Public Library

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Director Position, Job Opening
by Sharon Crotser 11 Mar '26

11 Mar '26

DIRECTOR SEARCH: ST. IGNACE PUBLIC LIBRARY – Apply by April 15, 5:00 PM Due to the retirement of our current Director, the Board of Trustees of the St. Ignace Public Library, St. Ignace, Michigan, is seeking a qualified, creative, dynamic and motivated leader as Director. The Board of Trustees has established goals and priorities for the library’s future and is looking forward to recruiting a Director that is excited about community involvement, is able to manage all areas of library services, and will lead library growth supported by recently passed millages. The successful candidate will be a customer-oriented person who enjoys the small-town Upper Peninsula way of life and interacting with the public as a hands-on Director. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills and the ability to represent the library in the community are essential. The St. Ignace Public Library is a purpose-built building completely paid for by the community through donations. It was opened in 2005 and has a unique architectural presence in the community. With its view of the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Island, the library provides a pleasing venue for both staff and patrons. Current staffing includes a full-time Director, a part-time Assistant Director, Clerk and Youth Services Clerk. A successful millage levy in 2025 and 2026, each for 10 years, provides the funding necessary to meet the recent goals established by the Board of Trustees. The library serves a population of approximately 4,400 and counts nearly 2,000 regular patrons. There is an active and supportive Friends group and several library volunteers. The library program has strong community support. St. Ignace, Gateway to the Upper Peninsula, and ferry access to historic Mackinac Island, is a popular tourist destination and as such is a busy community, particularly in the summer. There are events occurring almost each weekend and often during the week. These include Music on the Bayfront, the internationally recognized St. Ignace Auto Show, and the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day weekend. In addition to the planned events, there are miles of lake shore, hiking trails, snow mobile trails and a rich history that is recognized and featured in our local museums. A first class marina, SCUBA diving on many Great Lakes wrecks, and excellent fishing are available for those who enjoy water activities. In St. Ignace, almost everyone has an opportunity to participate in some activity and enjoy the sense of community a small town engenders. Please send cover letter and resume to info(a)stignacelibrary.org The attached Job Description provides further details. The library's 2025 Annual Report can be found HERE<https://stignacelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Annual-Report-7…>, and our quarterly newsletter, HERE<https://stignacelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mar-Apr-May-2026-New…>. Please share widely! Sharon Crotser Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8318

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 11 Mar '26

11 Mar '26

Please join us for Digital Collections Office Hours Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan<https://cms.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/digitization/>, DPLA Michigan Service Hub<https://michmemories.org/>, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/> for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the second Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… Biz Gallo Interim Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [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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Program Review: Golnick Dental Associates Storytime
by Taylor Comeau 11 Mar '26

11 Mar '26

Hi Librarians! I wanted to give a wonderful 5-Star review for a presenter we recently had at the Walled Lake City Library. *Golnick Dental Associates* in West Bloomfield visited us this past Friday for a *Dental Storytime*! They came prepared with several picture books on brushing your teeth, their "Brush Your Teeth" dog stuffed animal, coloring sheets, and goodie bags containing toothbrushes and info for parents. We aimed our storytime for toddlers since that is the crowd we usually draw, but this could easily be done with older kids as well. We read books and every kid practiced brushing the dog's teeth while they talked about the importance of keeping your smile bright! I brought out Play-Doh Dentist Kits and the staff at Golnick helped the kids with the (play/fake) dental tools and decorate their tooth-fairy boxes! The parents loved the chance to ask questions about dental hygiene for their little ones so I would say that this was overall a hit!! If you are looking for an awesome event for summer reading (maybe dinosaurs visit the dentist?), consider this! They said they would love to do more events like this at other libraries. Their contact info is: Tiffany Hernandez (tiffanyhernandez33(a)yahoo.com) at Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates in West Bloomfield. Thank you all!! Taylor -- *Taylor Comeau* *Children's Librarian* *Walled Lake City Library* *1499 E. West Maple Rd. * *Walled Lake, MI 48390* *www.walledlakelibrary.org <http://www.walledlakelibrary.org>*

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Sample RFPs?
by Megan Rose 11 Mar '26

11 Mar '26

Hi All, I have two RFPs to prepare and was hoping to see some examples if anyone is willing to share. 😊 The first is for a land survey of our branch property in preparation for a fence. If you have done an RFP for a land survey, I would love to have some examples to see!! The second is for architectural work for a building project. Again, if you have a recently done an RFP for architectural/project management work, I would love to see some examples. Thanks!! Megan Megan M. Rose Director Dickinson County Library 401 Iron Mountain Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 774-1218 www.dcl-lib.org<http://www.dcl-lib.org>

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March 19: Library Services for Patrons with Dementia/Alzheimer's Interest Group Meeting
by Meghan Mott 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Please join LSDA for its Spring 2026 General Membership Zoom Meeting on March 19 at 1:00 pm CT. We will have a full agenda including an analysis of the nationwide survey that was conducted in 2024. We'll outline a number of upcoming activities and describe ways that you can get involved. Time will be set aside for you to ask questions and report on any recent activities that you have developed in your libraries. See below for registration information. This is an open meeting for anyone interested in serving their patrons living with dementia. You do not need to be a member of ALA to attend. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Mar 19, 2026 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/3A-XLl0aQnmdPzML6WKhYg<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fala-events.zoom.us%2fme…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sincerely Meghan Mott (Member of LSDA) Adult Services Outreach Manager Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Library Mmott(a)cmpl.org<mailto:Mmott@cmpl.org> 586-226-5055 (she/hers)

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Creating a Local Resource List
by Mitchell Mulroy 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Hello everyone, Recently, I’ve been thinking about how to better handle questions from patrons asking for resources we don’t have. I think we’ve all had a common experience where someone is directed to the library erroneously because of an old program or drive we used to have years ago, false info on the internet, or possibly just because they think a library might have what they’re looking for. As librarians, we can’t directly respond to a lot of these questions, instead directing patrons to more appropriate online resources if their question matches. Usually, directing them to these trusted websites goes a way towards helping, but there are a few situations I’ve been in where a patron isn’t technologically literate, doesn’t have continued access to the internet or their needs are better met with a physical location. I think it would be convenient to have a researched list of local resource locations and phone numbers within a reasonable driving distance on a printed sheet at a desk. Rather than trying to frantically google places nearby for a patron on a subject (and coming up with mixed, sometimes unverifiable results on google we have to sift through) this project would let us share vetted locations quickly and confidently. Does anyone have any good advice about approaching this or have experience with a similar project? Best, Mitchell Mulroy Local History Librarian Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Heights, MI 48313 (586)-446-2495

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MeL Training: Gale Resources
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Good Afternoon, Please see below for a list of upcoming Gale webinars. The first offering is coming up soon on Tuesday, March 17th. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there are specific trainings you would be interested in! MeL Training - Discover the America250 Gale eBook Collection from the Library of Michigan Date and Time: Tuesday, March 17th at 2:00-2:30pm This training introduces the America250 Gale eBook Collection available through the Michigan eLibrary. Explore key titles covering U.S. history, civics, culture, and significant historical events. The training will highlight how to access and navigate the collection, search across eBooks, and use Gale’s built‑in features, including highlights and notes, citations, translation, text‑to‑speech, and content sharing. You will leave prepared to support patrons, students, and library programming using this rich digital resource. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017709009311/WN_sHr5Vh5ITlmA…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/80…> MeL Training - Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Supporting Projects and Papers Date and Time: Tuesday, April 14th at 2:00-2:30pm Learn how Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, available through the Michigan eLibrary, can strengthen argumentative, persuasive, and research-based assignments. This session highlights how the resource supports civics instruction, debate projects, and evidence-based writing by providing balanced viewpoints, reliable articles, statistics, primary sources, and multimedia content. Explore key features including topic pages, citation tools, tools to support accessibility, and content organization to help students build critical thinking skills and develop well‑supported arguments. Perfect for educators, librarians, and anyone guiding research or debate-focused learning. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7117709028807/WN_eWN3rpl4Sga9…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/71…> MeL Training - Explore New Gale eBook Titles: Library Science, America250, and Digital Literacy Date and Time: Thursday, May 21st at 2:00-2:30pm Discover the newest Gale eBook titles in Library Science, America250, and Digital Literacy available through the Michigan eLibrary. This session highlights key content within these collections and demonstrates how to navigate eBooks plus utilize both the Book View and Text View tools. Learn how to download and save chapters, save content, and use highlights and notes to capture important information for future reference. Ideal for educators, librarians, and support staff looking to enhance instruction, research assistance, and digital learning with Gale’s powerful tools and MeL’s updated Gale eBook offerings. The training will be recorded for those unable to attend. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7517709063945/WN_I_8OXEjqQoWk…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/75…> MeL Training - Homeschool Help with Gale Resources for Secondary Students from MeL Date and Time: Tuesday, August 18th at 2:00-2:30pm Discover how Gale resources from the Michigan eLibrary can support homeschooling families with secondary students. This session highlights key databases that strengthen learning in language arts, science, social studies, and research skills. Participants will explore tools that simplify assignments, enhance independent study, and provide reliable, student‑friendly content. Learn to navigate topic pages, use reading supports, access primary sources, and incorporate multimedia to enrich instruction. Perfect for homeschool educators seeking high‑quality, Michigan‑provided digital resources to guide academic projects, strengthen critical thinking, and support curriculum needs. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917709070711/WN_zRSsKhfZSRmO…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/89…> You can find a full listing of Continuing Education opportunities provided by the Library of Michigan, including trainings on other MeL resources here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>. To find additional information on the Gale trainings listed above, as well support tools for MeL resources, click here<https://support.gale.com/mel>. Thanks! Sandra Teft Michigan eLibrary Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 TeftS(a)michigan.gov | 517-241-0104 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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Becoming a district library zoom meeting
by Turbok, Joseph 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

I was unable to attend this due to illness. Was there any presentation slides or info that can be shared?

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PBS Indie Lens Pop-Up
by DJ Bond 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Hey Michlib-L! I am so excited to share with you a programming opportunity. For those of you who don't know, you have the opportunity to participate in PBS's Indie Lens Pop-Up! You can host screenings of new documentaries on different topics with PBS at your library for no cost. Check out [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioh6Y2s-hCE | this season's trailer ] to find out what's currently being watched! If you would like to participate, there's still time to screen The Inquisitor before the end of the month. Check out the [ https://docs.google.com/document/d/138kMOqeyyS8BLdcm8YGwHM1akS4NCPdqg4rUOoc… | How to Participate Guide ] and [ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9GiAx6v6wkAxblv7sF5yzXQS5XXf3pbYx14KoS… | Film Descriptions and Important Dates for 2026 Guide ] so you can prepare, then sign up using the [ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRY46Pbv9gU0yLQRDKSyhiXZyRy7ejGwV… | Sign Up Sheet ] . Once you're participating, you'll have access to discussion guides and promotional material to help you get your program ready to go. We'd love to see libraries take advantage of this program and hope you'll consider being an Indie Lens Pop-Up location! DJ Bond Communications and Member Engagement Manager The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond(a)tln.org TLN.org (he/him)

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