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Capital Project Budget
by Cierra Bakovka 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Hello! Our library is getting ready to undertake an expansion project, and I have some potentially dumb questions for those who have been through it before if you wouldn't mind! The first is just logistical: So if the board approves the budget, all the funds for the project would go into their own separate account correct? And therefore would be tracked and payed separately than things purchased through our regular budget and the general fund? The other question was, I was wondering If I could see the budget from when you built your new/renovated facility? I want to make sure I'm not missing anything in my draft. Thanks! Cierra Bakovka, MLIS She/Her Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 mailto:cierra@henikalibrary.org

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Closing Sunday: Director search - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (NY)
by Beth Barker 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Director - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (NY) The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library<https://www.buffalolib.org/> (NY) seeks a Director who will advance and build upon its vital role as the center of information, education, culture, and entertainment across Erie County. This role requires a politically astute, relationship-driven leader with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across community, staff, and government stakeholders. Together, the Director works alongside the system's 15-member governing board, a hardworking and talented team of 364 FTE staff, and an operating budget of $36 million to serve the City of Buffalo and Erie County through nine city locations, 28 member library locations, and two bookmobiles. Key responsibilities include concluding the system's current five-year plan, launching the next strategic planning process, continuing to roll out the library's rebrand and statement of purpose "Profoundly Public<https://www.buffalorising.com/2025/05/profoundly-public/>," and delivering the diverse and community-centered programming for which the library is known. Buffalo and Erie County offer a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural living, all within minutes of the Canadian border and Niagara Falls. Often referred to as "The City of Good Neighbors," Buffalo is known for its sense of community and civic pride and has distinct neighborhoods, each with its own unique identity. Residents enjoy access to Lake Erie's waterfront, an affordable cost of living, and a wide range of cultural institutions, including art galleries, theaters, and museums as well as a Grammy-winning philharmonic orchestra. Outdoor options are equally diverse, with parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, extensive bike trails, and four-season recreation that includes hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. Buffalo has a rich history, from the site of Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration to its nationally recognized Mark Twain manuscript collection housed at the Central Library. The region is also home to numerous universities, a diverse, growing and nationally recognized food scene, and a loyal sports culture with three professional teams-Go Bills! Responsibilities: Responsibilities include building partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders; participating in local, state, and national library associations; serving as the library's spokesperson to the media while advancing the system's public relations strategy; overseeing all development activities; recommending policies and reporting measurable results to the Board of Trustees; approving operational policies for the Central Library, city branches, and contract member libraries; setting performance standards for library services; approving and defending the budget before the Board, County Executive, and County Legislature; and negotiating and communicating with state, county, and local officials. 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/) Qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an accredited-ALA library school, and ten years of professional library experience, five years of which must have been as head of a library system (public, academic, school or other) or a large public library and three additional years in an administrative capacity; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience. The successful candidate will need to hold or be eligible for a New York State Public Librarian Certificate<https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/plsdrapt> and obtain State Education Department approval from the New York State Library. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $165,000 - $190,000 (placement within the range negotiable depending 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/) All applications are due by Sunday, March 8, 2026. Visit our website<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (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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Orbitlink and Melcat
by Tracy Logan 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

All Hail the Great Brain! We are working with MCLS on this issue but I thought I'd ask- do any of your libraries use orbitlink for their internet and provide Melcat? We are trying to get our littlest branch online but Sierra needs a static IP which we don't have because of the satellite internet. Do you have a work around? Thank you! -Tracy Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 South Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 [cid:76d7f1cd-07eb-4490-9cb0-4d3921074b5f]

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Live Interview and Lecture with Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ
by Olsen, Josh 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Good morning, Please join us at Madonna University on Thursday, March 19 for a series of conversations, reflections, and presentations with Sister Helen Prejean, internationally known advocate for the abolition of the death penalty, and author of Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty. Morning Library Session 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | MU Library A live interview with Josh Olsen, Director of the Library, exploring Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty (Graphic Novel) and Sister Helen’s other works. RSVP at www.madonna.edu/author<http://www.madonna.edu/author> The Death Penalty Evening Lecture 7:00 p.m. | Franciscan Center Rm. S100 RSVP at www.madonna.edu/deathpenalty<http://www.madonna.edu/deathpenalty> These events are free to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Thank you. Josh Olsen (he/him) Director of Library Services Madonna University jolsen(a)madonna.edu 734-432-5684

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