April 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Moon Joy!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Apr '26

09 Apr '26

Wow. I don't know about you all, but I've certainly been experiencing "Moon Joy!" with all the images<https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimedia/#images> <https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimedia/#images> coming from the Artemis II Lunar Flyby. Which makes now the perfect time to remind you that the Library of Michigan has NASA @ My Library & SEAL kits available<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/lm-kits> <https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/lm-kits> for libraries to use in hosting all sorts of space science programming. Be sure to reserve a kit today<https://libraryofmichigan.libcal.com/reserve/youthkits> for use at your library! And remember you can also access additional activities and resources just for libraries from our friends at StarNet<https://www.starnetlibraries.org/>. P.S. Details on what each kit contains is within the "instructions" tab, and the activities are under the "description" tab when you select a kit. [https://d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net/accounts/191642/images/SLA-Kit_2_imag…]<https://libraryofmichigan.libcal.com/reserve/youthkits> This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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 Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students’ multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [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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Library of Michigan 2026 Improving Access to Information LSTA Grant Program - Applications are now open!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 Apr '26

09 Apr '26

The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that the Improving Access to Information grant programs is open for 2026! This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries and library cooperatives with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or to develop library services that provide all users access to information. The intent is to fund one-year projects that increase capacity to provide access to library collections and information for users. The expected focus will be the improvement in access to library users in one of the three priorities listed below and that align with the LSTA priorities listed in the grant documentation. Proposals that are collection requests do not fit the criteria. * Improve access to services & information in areas of literacy. * Improve access to services & information in areas of local history or special collections. * Improve access to information for community users with limited online access. The grant period is one year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30) and funding is from $5,000 to $25,000. Funding is by reimbursement only. Applications are due Friday, May 29th by 5:00 PM EST. Eligible applicants are Michigan public and academic libraries and library cooperatives. Public libraries must be legally established and eligible for state aid at the time of application. Academic libraries must be part of a public or non-profit college or university currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A federal Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required to apply. The grant program is competitive. Application Webinars: Register at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. Webinar recordings will be sent to all registrants. * How to Apply webinar - Thursday, April 23rd - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM * Developing Your Grant Budget webinar - Monday, May 4th - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Detailed information on the grant program, including timeline, applicant eligibility, and the applications are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [Michigan Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students' multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo]<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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Join us TODAY for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 09 Apr '26

09 Apr '26

Please join us for Digital Collections Office Hours Thursday, April 9, 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 Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students’ multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [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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Congratulations to all the 4th round ALA LTC Winners
by John Clexton 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

Just wanted to congratulate all the LTC (Libraries transforming Communities) 4th round grant winners. ($10,000) The grant is focused on the increase of accessibility of facilities, services, and program to better serve people with disabilities to our small and rural libraries. When any of our Michigan libraries win , we all win. Great Job John Caro Area District Library Coleman Area Library Crawford County Library Frankenmuth Wickson District Library Harrison District Library Hartford Public Library Hastings Public Library Putnam District Library Salem-South Lyon District Library Sebewaing Township Library St. Charles District Library John Clexton Library Director ARSL 2025 Past President Gladwin County District Library jclexton(a)gcdl.org 989-347-1007 [cid:image001.png@01DCC770.3FF68F60]

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Vicksburg District Library and the Pulp & Press Lit Arts Festival
by Eric Hansen 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

Good Day! I am sending a reminder that the Pulp & Press Lit Arts Festival is just over two weeks away. Our opening speaker will be Shelby Van Pelt (tickets available through eventbrite). The festival will include more than 30 authors along our book trail. This will be the first literary arts festival in Southwest Michigan and is scheduled for April 24th and 25th in Vicksburg, MI. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/PulpPressLitArtsFest . Participating organizations include Vicksburg Arts, The Prairie Ronde Artist Gallery/Residency, Gilbert and Ivy Booksellers, Vicksburg District Library, and the Village of Vicksburg -- Eric Hansen Director Vicksburg District Library (269) 649-1648 EHansen(a)VicksburgLibrary.org

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Libraria: New Statewide Book Vendor
by Jim Flury 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

All, TLN is pleased to announce that Libraria [ https://www.libraria.com/ | https://www.libraria.com/ ] (if you have been around as long as I have you will probably remember Libraria by their former name of 40+ years, Children's Plus, Inc.) is now included in the Michigan Statewide Contracts and Approved Book/AV Vendor List for Provision of Library Materials and/or Services to Public, School, Academic, and Special Library Cooperative Member Libraries. Details are available in the two Libraria links on the TLN statewide vendor discounts page: [ https://tln.org/page/statewide/ | https://tln.org/page/statewide/ ] Libraria asks that when creating a new account, or when an existing customer is ready to place an order, that libraries use the "Contact Us" in the bottom webpage banner [ https://www.libraria.com/contact | https://www.libraria.com/contact ] and mention that you are ordering on The Library Network contract. Thank you, 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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Free Circuit Expression
by Mary Gallup 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

We recently upgraded to a new cutting machine and have no need for our old Cricut Expression (2006), we have hundreds of cartridges to go with it. Who wants it? Mary Gallup Director Clinton Township Public Library 100 Brown St. Clinton MI 49236

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free Zoom program: Protecting Access: Library Advocacy at the Legislative Level
by Jennifer Dye 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

Libraries have been among the institutions affected by the current political climate. Amber Sheerin of the Michigan Library Association will explore the role of the MLA and other similar organizations in influencing legislation and protecting the freedom to read. Tuesday, April 14 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register on Eventbrite for Zoom: https://dpl-library-access.eventbrite.com If you would like a jpg or pdf of the flyer, please let me know. This is another of DPL's programs in partnership with the Detroit League of Women Voters, promoting voter education and tools for action. It will be available on the League of Women Voters subchannel of DPL's YouTube channel later. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Cataloger Detroit Public Library Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1392

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Unearth A Story(TM) Social Media Toolkit is now available!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

The 2026 Unearth A StoryTM Social Media Toolkit is now available as part of the CSLP Manual!<https://programs.cslpreads.org/> Template links to the Canva Social Medial Toolkit, along with ready-to-use PNG versions, when you login with your CSLP Manual Code. You can access all the images in 3 ways; using a Pro Canva account<https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/>(free to libraries), downloading a ZIP file, or by individually saving images. A big thank you to the CSLP Social Media committee, chaired by Michigan's own Katie Rothley, for this toolkit. If you have not received the manual code from your director, you can complete this form<https://forms.gle/xmHYRhnq8oRn7TJ6A> to request the code using your official library email. Please see the 2026 Rules of Use & Trademark Reminder<https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=851ada314a> when creating summer reading materials and supports. [https://programs.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-1024x1024.png] This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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 Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students’ multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [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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Upskill: 3 Sessions Left - Cybersecurity Training Opportunity for Library Staff
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

Hello, Reminder about this cybersecurity training! ByWater Solutions and Novare Library Services are offering a Digital Defense: Strengthening Library Cybersecurity<https://bywatersolutions.com/news/bywater-solutions-announces-cybersecurity…> Webinar Series this spring. It’s a six-part series featuring expert presenters on practical cybersecurity topics for libraries. All sessions are free, open to anyone, and will be recorded<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV_OXyJ1D3BhAbJ-skKw88HOqtkBqnTfp>, so you can watch live or later. Here’s what’s coming up: 1. Apr 15 | 2:00 PM EST (Corrected Date) Small Budget, Big Defense: Free and Low-Cost Tools That Protect Your Library with Justin Denton 2. May 13 | 2:00 PM EST Love, Lies, and Loss: A Librarian’s Guide to Romance Scams with Tracy Z. Maleeff (InfoSecSherpa) 3. Jun 10 | 2:00 PM EST Backups and Beyond: Disaster Recovery Planning for Libraries with Justin Denton For more information and to register visit: https://bywatersolutions.com/news/bywater-solutions-announces-cybersecurity… Based on the session descriptions, this series looks like a great way to get clear, practical advice on improving your library’s cybersecurity. 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. Always, Shauna Quick Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 quicks1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0126 she/her/hers [cid:a48228bf-8172-42a4-ab5c-1a248096990a]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> [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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