March 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Accessibility Services Roundtable Meeting and Training on April 7 at Library of Michigan
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

We're really looking forward to hosting the Michigan Accessibility Services Roundtable (ASR) for a meeting at Library of Michigan. Immediately following the meeting, Disability Network of Southwest Michigan will provide in-person training on "Affirming Supports for Autistic People". The meeting and training will be held in the Lake Michigan Room on LM's 4th Floor. Please register for the meeting or the training or both! Roundtable Meeting - 10 am - 10:45 am Join us for a gathering of the Accessibility Services Roundtable (ASR) at Library of Michigan. Led by Jen Taggart, Youth Services Department Head at Bloomfield Township Public Library, the ASR is a group of librarians and library & information science students in Michigan working with children, teens, and adults with disabilities. This roundtable was created in 2014 to discuss current accessibility resources, collection development, programming best practices, and educational opportunities for providing accessible services to library visitors and staff in the disability community. Register here; https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Disability Network Southwest Michigan presents training: Affirming Supports for Autistic People - 11 am - 12:30 pm Autistic brains develop differently, and Autistic people often require unique support to thrive. In this workshop, we will explore how the Autistic brain works and why focusing on behavior rarely helps Autistic people. We will also discuss affirming ways to support Autistic sensory, movement, communication, executive function, and emotional needs. Presenter Max Hornick (they/them) is a Community Education Coordinator for Disability Network Southwest Michigan, where they have worked since 2018. They are a graduate of Western Michigan University, a Certified Nonprofit Professional, a certified Emotional CPR Practitioner, and a nationally certified ADA Coordinator. Their lived experience as a disabled, neurodivergent person informs their work providing education on disability-related topics and facilitating Disability Network's virtual Autistic adult peer support group. Registration here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… For more information about Disability Network Southwest Michigan visit their website at https://www.dnswm.org/. 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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Final Day to Register for the MDPN Symposium!
by Chelsea Denault 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Monday is the FINAL DAY to register<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/694455ab0a9f0d8f4dc4605f> for the MDPN's symposium, Creating a Blueprint for Accessible Digital Preservation: Learnings from the Michigan Digital Preservation Network’s IMLS Grant Activities, on March 26 at the Library of Michigan! We’re thrilled to bring several exciting sessions to the community, featuring presentations on governance formation and implementation, use cases from MDPN members and storage grant recipients, technical insights from network hosts and collaborators from the LOCKSS Program, and future directions for the MDPN’s grant learnings. View the full agenda<https://mipres.org/index.php/symposium/> on our website. Lunch and other refreshments will also be provided. Register today<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/694455ab0a9f0d8f4dc4605f> <https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/694455ab0a9f0d8f4dc4605f> via the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)! The MDPN welcomes attendance by network members, grant collaborators, and anyone interested in learning more about the MDPN’s collaborative approach to making digital preservation easy for non-technical users. Space is limited, so don’t delay! Funds to support travel to the symposium are available through the MDPN with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Attendees can apply for funds via the Financial <https://forms.gle/NcPFfRQP9gN5qHBN9> Assistance Form<https://forms.gle/NcPFfRQP9gN5qHBN9>. While MDPN members and symposium presenters will receive priority funding, this opportunity is open to all attendees. Questions? Contact MDPN Coordinator Dr. Chelsea Denault at 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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GoLM - Summer Reading Button Exchange Ping
by Matt Grayvin 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Hello! The Guild of Library Makers is partnering with the Wilder Branch of the Detroit Public Library and the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library in Dearborn Heights to host the first annual Summer Reading Button Exchange! Libraries and other organizations from all across Michigan are invited to *make 50 buttons promoting summer reading and send them to us by April 24, 2026*. We'll mix all the buttons together and send mystery boxes and a collector's checklist back out to everyone who participates. This is the first year of the program and we're already off to a great start with libraries, museums, and other groups signing up from all over Michigan. It's a friendly way to promote community, reading, and spark some fun social media engagement with local libraries. Join us! *Signups are still open!* If you know of any groups who might like to participate, please pass this along to them! The complete guidelines and an FAQ are attached to this email and can also be found at this link: *https://tinyurl.com/GoLM-2026-SRBE-Guidelines <https://tinyurl.com/GoLM-2026-SRBE-Guidelines>* We're updating the FAQ regularly, so please visit the live document for the most up-to-date information. The entry form can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/GoLM-2026-SRBE-Entry-Form Please remember that this is a free, nonpartisan, community event. Any submissions that our volunteers feel cross over into political statements, campaigning, commercial advertisements, or that just isn’t kid friendly cannot be accepted. If that happens, we'll reach out to you to let you know and we’ll try to work with you to get a new button submitted before the deadline if there’s time. The primary points of contact at GoLM for the Summer Reading Button Exchange are: Chris Land Director of Operations & Outreach, Guild of Library Makers cland(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Matt Grayvin Executive Director, Guild of Library Makers matt.grayvin(a)rhpl.org If you have any questions, please reach out to either of us or send an email to guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com and we'll be happy to help. Thank you, and have a great week! -Matt Grayvin Executive Director, Guild of Library Makers

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Free Riordan Books
by Kimberly Schaaf 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Hello and Happy Monday! We had a generous patron donate some brand-new Rick Riordan books and we have no use for this many copies of one title. If you would like any of the books below, send me your code and how many of what title. We have the following: 17 copies of House of Hades (book 4 of The Heroes of Olympus) 14 copies of The Trials of Apollo (book 2 of The Dark Prophecy) Thanks, Kimberly Schaaf Director, Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Office: 248-691-7566 Work Cell: 248-914-3318

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Closing Sunday! Director search - Spencer County Public Library (KY)
by Beth Barker 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '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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DVD and CD Lock Cases to spare from SCCLS
by Turbok, Joseph 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

If any library is in need or DVD or music CD lock case, the St. Clair County Library System has them to spare. Email me at jturbok(a)sccl.lib.mi.us<mailto:jturbok@sccl.lib.mi.us> [cid:image001.png@01DCBAC5.6BEED490] [cid:image002.png@01DCBAC5.6BEED490] Joseph Turbok- Senior Librarian for Adult Services St. Clair County Library - Main Library 210 McMorran Blvd. Port Huron, Michigan 48060

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Clarke Historical Library Speaker Series - Dark Waters
by Whitledge, Bryan R 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Join the Clarke for a presentation by Christopher Gillcrist, Director Emeritus, National Museum of the Great Lakes. [Clarke Historical Library] Dark Waters: True Crime & Mystery on the Great Lakes [A dark lake with grey boulders in the foreground and overcast sky in the background] Christopher Gillcrist Director Emeritus National Museum of the Great Lakes Based on a recent temporary exhibition at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, Gillcrist will share episodes from the Great Lakes’ shadowy past, reveal how moments of darkness helped shape the communities that line these inland seas, and expose the hidden currents beneath our region’s maritime story. Examining these darker chapters leads to a fuller understanding of the people, places, and forces that have shaped the Great Lakes. 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 30 Opperman Auditorium A reception in the Clarke will follow this event. Clarke Speaker Series events are free of charge and open to everyone. For more information, call (989) 774-3864, email clarke(a)cmich.edu<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x363fx0922>, or visit clarke.cmich.edu/SpeakerSeries<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3640x0922> ©  Photo by Adam Bouse SEE ALL CLARKE EVENTS<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3641x0922> [Facebook]<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3642x0922> [Twitter] <https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3643x0922> [Instagram] <https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3644x0922> Clarke Historical Library 250 East Preston Street Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859 clarke(a)cmich.edu<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3645x0922> | 989-774-3864<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3646x0922> | Unsubscribe<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3647x0922> Copyright<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3abx0922> © Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Mich. 48859 | Phone 989-774-4000<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3acx0922> Nondiscrimination Statement<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3adx0922> | Privacy Policy<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-3ad_0_0x3aex0922>

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Digital Accessibility Upskill: 5 Sessions Left - WebAIM Digital Accessibility Series
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Hello! I'm excited to share this digital accessibility learning opportunity with you! The National Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance and Training (AT3) Center is hosting Rob Carr, the Strategic Accessibility Coordinator at WebAIM, to provide WebAIM Digital Accessibility Series<https://at3center.net/webaim-digital-accessibility-series/> from February to November 2026. View the series webpage<https://at3center.net/webaim-digital-accessibility-series/> for details and to register! * February 4, 2026 @ 3:00 PM (ET) Leadership Commitment and Influencer Participation<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L9U4IrxZaQ> (Recording is linked) Meeting legal and ethical obligations to provide accessible digital experiences requires a commitment from organizational leadership, including a variety of key decision makers and influencers in planning and preparation. This first session in our series will focus on the critical role leadership plays in facilitating web accessibility work and how decisions about technology are influenced by a diverse group of people and departments. We will focus on illustrating the need for cross-sectional involvement and discuss some of the practical justifications for assembling a group of key leaders and influencers to drive organizational change. * April 1, 2026 @ 3:00 PM (ET) Organizational Policy and Implementation Planning Description: Digital accessibility policy can be a critical component of establishing a sustainable and effective accessibility program. To that point, this session will demonstrate why policy is helpful, if not required, in most organizations. We will also examine some common policy components and considerations. Then, we will discuss the need for formal implementation planning and set out some of the distinct projects and tasks that organizations frequently focus on to help as they initiate and maintain their efforts. * June 3, 2026 @ 3:00 PM (ET) Scaffolding and Support: Budgeting and Communication Planning Description: At some point, organizations need to invest money into their accessibility work. There are some accessibility-specific investments, such as enterprise scanning tools, that may stand out. This session will help you consider appropriate funding approaches for accessibility work, which is typically and logically decentralized. We will also discuss how to communicate about your organization’s accessibility work, recognizing that accessibility is often a new and misunderstood topic. We will revisit some of the messaging and themes discussed in the first session and examine considerations such as timing, medium, and audience members. * September 2, 2026 @ 3:00 PM (ET) Professional Development that Works Description: One of the larger needs within organizations is making sure that the right people have the right knowledge about accessibility. Success in a training program requires more than finding or cultivating effective trainers. Organizations will be served better by taking some time to analyze their employees’ roles, existing skills and expectations, and the tools they use. We will also discuss how critical it is to deliver training at the optimal time and some of the supports people need to learn and practice new skills. * October 7, 2026 @ 3:00 PM (ET) Accounting for Accessibility in Technology Purchase and Use Decisions Description: Accounting for accessibility from the very beginning of our technology purchasing and use decision-making processes is an absolute requirement. Most organizations rely heavily on third-party products to provide their websites, support transactions, or serve learning material to students or other learners. We will use this session to highlight some of the formal and informal tools and workflows that help make sure that accessibility is an absolute requirement and not a nice-to-have. * November 4, 2026 @ 3:00 PM (ET) LLMs and Accessibility (TBD) Description: TBD The research and resources in this email are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. The Library of Michigan cannot endorse specific vendors or brands. Libraries should contact vendors and other experts for advice and to ensure that their choice reflects the unique needs of that library. All the best, Shauna Quick Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan, 702 W. 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seeking references for Copper Tom, children's program performer
by Ruth Jansen 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Hello, I am wondering if anyone is familiar with and would recommend the children's performer, Copper Tom and his Jump Around Parties. Thanks, Ruth Jansen Head of Youth Services Dexter District Library 3255 Alpine Street Dexter, MI 48130 734-426-4477 ext. 113

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Metal Detecting program for kids?
by Cutler Library 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Hello all, Wondering if any other libraries out there have hosted John Dudley for his *Metal Detecting 101* program? Or, if you'd have any other recommendations for this type of library event? Thank you Colin Lipka Children's librarian -- Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Avenue St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-5141

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