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FW: Special Collections Update - March 28, 2026
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 28 Mar '26

28 Mar '26

Virtual Program, Closing Announcement, HSM Conference, MNB Author Tour, Michigan Author Award, & Great Michigan Read. [Special Collections Update Banner] ________________________________ [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - March 28, 2026 Virtual Program, Closing Announcement, HSM Conference, MNB Author Tour, Michigan Author Award, & Great Michigan Read. [Mindy Virtual Presenting]Virtual Program: Navigating Michigan Vital Records Prior to 1867 Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 6:30PM-7:30PM, Zoom Register for this Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2…> Prior to 1867, Michigan had no statewide system for recording vital events, making it difficult to locate documentation of birth, marriage, and death from the state's early decades of statehood. Explore the initial legislation and practices that eventually led to statewide civil registration of major life events. Review alternative sources that may provide key details when a vital record was lost or never recorded. Registration is required for all Zoom sessions. Find the full schedule of 2026 Virtual Programs with registration information at Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. ________________________________ [Closing announcement]Library of Michigan Closing Announcement The Library of Michigan will close early at 2PM on Friday, April 17, 2026 and Saturday, April 18, 2026 to prepare for the Night for Notables celebration<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.libraryofmichiganfounda…> taking place on Saturday, April 18. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 20, 2026. ________________________________ Library of Michigan at the Historical Society of Michigan Local History Conference Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.libraryofmichiganfounda…> staff are at the 2026 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fhsmichigan.org%2Fprograms%2…> at Oakland University from March 27-28, 2026. The conference is a great opportunity for library staff to engage with attendees and showcase the services and collections of the Library of Michigan. Special thanks to the conference attendees who brought yearbooks to donate to the Michigan Yearbook Collection Project<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. The Library of Michigan is proud to sponsor the 68th Annual Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fhsmichigan.org%2Fprograms%2…>, which is organized by the Historical Society of Michigan<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fhsmichigan.org%2F/1/0101019…>. [2026 Historical Society of Michigan Local History Conference] Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation staff at the 2026 Michigan Local History Conference. ________________________________ 2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour and Night for Notables Celebration The Library of Michigan will soon announce the locations and dates of the 2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. The locations are finalizing their program dates with their assigned authors. The tour information will be posted on Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FNotableB…>. The Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation are hosting 2-time Michigan Notable Books honoree Angeline Boulley<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fangelineboulley.com%2Findex…> as the keynote for the 2026 Night for Notables celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026. See the full event schedule and registration information on the Library of Michigan Foundation's website<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.libraryofmichiganfounda…>. Come join in celebrating the 2026 Michigan Notable Books<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> honorees at the Library of Michigan. [2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour Graphic] 2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. ________________________________ [Jim Daniels 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award]Save the Date - Celebrating 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award Recipient Jim Daniels The Library of Michigan will honor 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> Recipient Jim Daniels on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Marshall District Library<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.yourmdl.org%2F/1/010101…> in Marshall, MI. More details will soon be announced. ________________________________ Library of Michigan Sponsoring the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read The Library of Michigan is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michiganhumanities.org%…> program. Since 2007, the Great Michigan Read, the signature program of Michigan Humanities<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michiganhumanities.org%…>, has united communities across the state through Michigan-centered fiction and non-fiction books. These selections inspire conversations from diverse perspectives, foster a deeper appreciation for the humanities, and connect thousands of readers with authors and engaging educational programs. The 2025-26 Great Michigan Read features Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin. Curtis will be visiting several places in Michigan as part of the program. The April dates include: * April 12, 1PM: Lansing<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.cadl.org%2Fevent%2F1646…> (Riverwalk Theatre) * April 13, 6:30PM: Muskegon<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmuskegonadl.bibliocommons.c…> (The Corner) * April 15, 6PM: Flint<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.fpl.info%2Fevent%2Fgrea…> (Gloria Coles Flint Public Library's Mott Room) * April 16, 6PM: Port Huron<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsccl-mi.libcal.com%2Fevent%…> (Don Dodge Auditorium) Additional dates and other details about the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read program are available on the Michigan Humanities website: https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michiganhumanities.org%…>. Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant was a 2024 Michigan Notable Books<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> selection. [2026 Great Michigan Read Curtis Chin Michigan Humanities] April Dates for the Great Michigan Read Author Tour. ________________________________ [Special Collections Update Banner 2] [Library Card 2023]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. Apply online at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryCard<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryC…>. Donate to the Collections of the Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Find more information on the types of items accepted at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryG…>. 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2026 Summer Reading Video Collab (#3)
by Katie Rothley 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

Hey everyone, I'm putting this out into the ether again to see if any (school, public, academic) libraries are interested in collaborating for a third year on Summer Reading Videos for social media. I'm happy to organize it again, but this year I unfortunately *won't have any time to edit the videos or check in *with people who signed up for parts but haven't submitted anything. So someone will hopefully volunteer to do these things. I'm super grateful to the library staff who helped combine and edit all the videos last year. And especially to the participating libraries. They're super fun videos! This was all originally inspired by the awesome Freedom to Read video <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IAHqimGhnlP1b08MDexGlC8p3ML3mewt/view>. Here's one of the videos <https://www.instagram.com/p/C7wTO98vQWF/> we made the first year specifically for youth. This is the general one <https://www.instagram.com/p/C7kJ5TtKw7k/> from two years ago. You can see last year's videos here: Color Our World Theme <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x2UrKqorpuPOtkJ8Ag3dVTX_kpFuTdG4/view?usp=…> 1, Color Our World Theme <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1uM1WGfZXFIKr3oWMV4ldTsWOYPfPzA/view?usp=…> 2, General (all ages) <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q5gAuoR42pwIM9kIIKbLMSai4SACnk7J/view?usp=…> , Youth/families <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVLO67nmwDVhOt1SjeN1r_oFTZzHFTIl/view?usp=…>, and a short & fun video <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aHulkD8C3HubiVB3VoE1aAz8Et1KIdS8/view?usp=…> . If you're interested in voluntarily collaborating again, please fill out this Google Form. <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> I'll send the Google Sheet link to everyone who signs up but give me about a week or so. It will contain a link to a shared Google Folder for uploading logos and video recordings, a timeline of production and deadlines, and separate tabs with scripts for different videos you may want to contribute to (you can also help write scripts!). **As in the previous two years, please try not to sign up for more than one part of a video so that all interested libraries can claim a part.** FYI: If you're interested, keep a few things in mind: - Portrait orientation is best - You do not have to be a super talented videographer or have fancy equipment to participate. - Use lots of light - Use microphones, especially if you will be in a public area during library hours or standing further from the camera, or will be quiet - Use mirror style on your camera when recording selfie-style so that any printed text appears correctly for viewers. - MP4 and MOV are the best video formats for splicing everything together - Do not add captions to your video, this will be done at the end when all videos are combined (using the same font across every video ensures consistency). I hope that by the end of our production time, all videos will be ready, and I'll send another email sharing them with everyone. Thanks, -- Katie Rothley My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Libraries in Michigan Meet Up & Eat Up & Read Up! Kari Day, MDE SFS Program Consultant, recorded this short video just for Michigan's public libraries. Watch to learn how you can discover if your library is eligible to serve as a site for summer food and additional ways you might better meet the needs of youth in your community this summer. Recording: SFSP Library Outreach<https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/play/fhV3t6LEXekjM_j0ZYzkFm1-UyKvuZ1ACv_-x66vuE…> (approx. 8 mins) and Slides<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vwbi4dzvwFnP-ExThNNE9uL7IhAOQqjJ/ed…>. Additional information can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/summer. Registration for libraries to join opens up April 1, 2026. Resources Host Kwame Alexander at Your Institution! Applications are open<https://airtable.com/appP8BHjgnZO8GWqx/shr1jZh8bSe06yXWz> for the 2027 Children's Literature Lecture. Host site applications can be submitted using the 2027 Children’s Literature Lecture webform. The application deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026. The lecture is traditionally held in April or early May, and the host site receives a $2,000 honorarium to assist with production expenses. The host institution site may be a library, university, special collection, or other appropriate organization. The lectureship may be sponsored by more than one institution. Don't miss this unique opportunity to bring award-winning author Kwame Alexander to your community. He is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 44 books, including the Newbery Medal winner The Crossover. Alexander is a strong supporter of libraries and shares his passion for books, writing, and literacy at book festivals and literacy symposia around the globe. 2026 Día Reading Lists for Free Download! A great resource for readers' advisory. Celebrate Día this year with engaging stories for children representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds. This year's Día reading lists are available in English AND Spanish and free to download and distribute to your patrons to share the #bookjoy! The lists are a great supplement to Día programming and stand on their own as a trusted guide for families looking for diverse books. Don't forget the National Día Program Registry<https://www.ala.org/alsc/initiatives/dia/national-dia-program-registry-form…>. Tell us about your programs and promote them on the registry. Check out the 2026 Día Reading Lists! Children and Screens’ new Research-at-a-Glance, “Video Gaming and Youth,” synthesizes the latest research into a clear, easy-to-read resource for parents and educators<https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/video-gaming-and-…>, including: * How high levels of gaming may affect mental and physical health * Potential benefits for youth social and cognitive development * Risks of aggressive behavior and violent video game play * Game design features that can encourage excessive engagement and spending * Warning signs for when youth gaming becomes problematic * Risks unique to communal spaces in multiplayer games Children's Book Council The 2026 Kids Favorites! From August 2025 to February 2026, thousands of young people read and rated hundreds and hundreds of new 2025 picture books, early chapter books, middle-grade books, and YA titles. We are very proud to announce the results of one of our flagship programs, KIDS FAVORITES: Kid Read. Kid Chosen! We have designed a new look and are issuing the results of the voting a month earlier than usual. The PDFs and spreadsheets we’ve created are the most downloaded features on the CBC site every year. The top 40 vote-getters out of hundreds of books read and rated per grade category – K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade – make it to the list. A diversity of content, creators, and publishers has always been a hallmark of this program. You can access the PDF, the spreadsheet, and the visual list with all the book covers on our website<https://cbcbooks.org/>.<https://cbcbooks.org/> Freedom to Read Foundation Programming Grants Each year, the Freedom to Read Foundation distributes $1,000 grants for organizations to support activities that raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship issues during Banned Books Week (October 4-10, 2026). Staff at all types of libraries, schools, universities, and non-profit community organizations are encouraged to apply. Applications due April 6.<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjI5NTI3NCZwPT…> In the News... Starting in 2028, ALSC National Institute Will Be Annual, Include Youth Media Awards<https://www.slj.com/story/Starting-2028-ALSC-national-Institute-Will-Be-Ann…> - SLJ, 3/12/26 A New National Effort Aims to Spread Learning Beyond School Walls<https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-new-national-effort-aims-to-spread-lear…> - Education Week, 3/5/26 MiLEAP and MDE Release "Every Child Reads Next Steps Forward"<https://www.michigan.gov/mileap/press-releases/2026/03/04/mileap-and-mde-re…> - MiLEAP, 3/4/26 State Education Leaders Highlight ‘Every Child Reads’ Proposed Literacy Investments During Events at Waterford School District<https://www.michigan.gov/mileap/press-releases/2026/03/13/state-education-l…> - MiLEAP, 3/13/26 Still time to register: Gather 'Round the Table with Teens! In-person workshops, 10:00 am ET - 5:00 pm ET for the following dates/locations: * Monday, April 20, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Jackson District Library's Meijer Branch, 4699 Airport Road, Jackson, 49202. * Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Traverse Area District Library's Woodmere Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City 49686. * Friday, April 24, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, 48503. These workshops are an opportunity to gather and network with other librarians who are working with young adults, and it will be hands’ on, immersive, and fun! Leading a cooking program doesn’t have to be overwhelming, you don’t need to be a trained chef, Rebecca will present ideas for every interest and experience level. Hope you all get some sunshine this weekend! 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/>.

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Upcoming cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

There is still time to register for the following workshops: Assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ef15e5df27d0b0d07755> 3-day class, April 28-30, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ebafe5df27d0b0cf6624> 3-day class, April 7-9, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Just Enough to be Dangerous: Cataloging for Non-Catalogers<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ed52e5df27d0b0cfdf7b> 1-day class, April 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Cataloging Children's Materials<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914ee39e5df27d0b0d03269> 1-day class, April 16, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan 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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CIDL Is looking for a Part-time Makerspace and Technology Assistant!
by Bill Bowman 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a tech-savvy individual to assist with Library programs, maintain maker equipment, assist patrons, and contribute to a collaborative team environment in our Adult Department. https://cidlibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/29?source=aWQ9MTg%3D to apply! [sig]

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Invite to Libraries to share pics for National Library Week
by kate ro 27 Mar '26

27 Mar '26

Hey everyone! For National Library Week this April, I'm hoping that library staff are willing to share some pictures with me (with permission) that I can then share on MLA's social media! What I'm looking for: - Bookmobiles - Library staff and librarians - Program pics - Outreach of any kind - outdoor entrance photo or library sign photo - anyone shelving books or processing books - homebound deliveries or library deliveries - Book club in session or storytime - anything you want to share - anything you've already taken images of and can share Formats I'm hoping to receive: - jpg/jpeg - png - tiff And if you could please share by Monday, April 13th, that would be amazing! *Thank you very, very much!* If anyone can share in their consortium emails, it would be much appreciated! Sincerely, Katie Rothley (this is my personal email) (krothley(a)northvillelibrary.org is my FT work email)

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New Mover Packet
by Cierra Bakovka 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

I'm thinking of putting together a new-mover packet as a "Hi, we're you're library and we're cool - we swear!" thing to encourage new people to come to the library and distribute it via local realtors. Anyone doing this? What do you include? 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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Sample Policies for Substitute Assistant Librarian
by Director 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

Good morning, I am looking to adjust my Employee Handbook policies to include a separate section about on-call Substitute Assistant Librarian training. Usually our subs are retired staff who are already trained, but I want a section in there in case I ever need to train someone who will solely be a substitute librarian assistant. I am looking for sample policies addressing training new employees as substitute librarians for anyone willing to share with me. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like me to pass along the responses I receive. Thank you, Kelsey Rutkowski *--------------------------------------* *Library Director* *Indian River Area Library* 3546 S Straits Hwy PO Box 160 Indian River, MI 49749 (231) 238-8581 indianriverlibrary.org

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Announcement 2026 DigMichNews digitization grant awardees
by Marsh, Carrie 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

Congratulations to the 2026 DigMichNews digitization grant awardees! A portion of their nominated newspapers will be digitized and accessible in the Clarke Historical Library's Michigan Digital Newspapers<https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/?a=cl&cl=CL1&sp=ClareCCC&e=-------en-10-Clare…> database. * Ypsilanti Historical Society, Ypsilanti, MI * Farmington Community Library, Farmington Hills, MI * Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park, MI Look for the announcement about the next DigMichNews digitization grant award<https://www.cmich.edu/research/clarke-historical-library/services/digmich-n…> cycle in October. [cid:image001.png@01DCBD29.75DA6CB0] Carrie Marsh (she, her) Director | Clarke Historical Library Park Library 142B | 250 Preston Street | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 P: 989-774-3965 | E: marsh4c(a)cmich.edu<mailto:marsh4c@cmich.edu> | www.cmich.edu<http://www.cmich.edu/>

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B&T Bankruptcy: Summary and Filing Docs
by Jim Flury 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

All, This is the most definitive summary I've seen of the B&T situation. It includes the Chapter 11 filing petition and other related financial documents: [ https://www.wordsandmoney.com/bankruptcy-filing-offers-more-details-into-ba… | https://www.wordsandmoney.com/bankruptcy-filing-offers-more-details-into-ba… ] Here are some points/opinions that I believe to be relevant: ***Assets in the $1-10 million dollar range and liabilities in the $100-500 million range. This would seem to not bode well for the unsecured creditors, including libraries. ***Libraries are owed some $33 million. The two named libraries, one in FL and the other in SC, stand to take a huge hit. Also our smaller vendor Library Ideas, LLC (VOX Books, Freegal, etc.) ***The August, 2022 cyberattack was well known. We were aware of the second one in November, 2022 although B&T did not go out of its way to share that with its customers. ***This is the biggest library vendor related $$$ mess I've seen since [ https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/rowecomfaxon-collapse-the-enron-of-the… | https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/rowecomfaxon-collapse-the-enron-of-the… ] Many of us who were active in the library vendor world and did business at that time with that particular vendor, like we did, lost sleep over that one, including the composer of this email. Fortunately the loss for my employer of that era, which happens to be same employer in the current era, was sleep only and not $$$. Jim Flury 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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