April 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Muskegon Area District Library - Now Hiring!
by Mariel Chandler-Nash 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Hello, We are excited to post a NEW full-time position at MADL! Become a District Manager to help others find information and learn, create community spaces, promote literacy and equity, and support the preservation of knowledge. This position will be most rewarding for those with a passion for learning, helping others, and creating community relationships, offering diverse opportunities in various library settings and a positive community impact. www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org> Job Type: Full-time, Non-Union Job Status: Exempt Hiring Salary Range: $62,000 - $70,000 Locations: MADL Montague Branch, Holton Branch, Dalton Branch Education/ Experience preferred: Master's Degree in Library Science & minimum 3-5 years in library services Benefits: * Employer Paid Medical Insurance * Health Savings Account * Employer paid Dental Insurance * Employer paid Vision Insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Employer paid AD&D, STD, LTD, Life Insurance * Additional voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance * Starting 4 weeks Paid Time Off * Paid Parental leave * Relocation Reimbursement * Professional development assistance * MERS Defined Benefit (Pension) * MERS Health Care Savings Program * MERS 457 Plan * Mission Square 457 Plan * 12 Paid Holidays * Awesome coworkers! Full posting available until May 1st on Indeed! https://www.indeed.com/job/library-district-manager-705a0117a432ed42 Mariel Chandler-Nash HR & Payroll Manager 231-737-6248 x112 | madl.org<http://www.madl.org> 4845 Airline Rd. Suite 5 | Muskegon, MI 49444 [cid:facebook_32x32_dedd724a-4c66-4e4c-bef6-56fb353e6bd1.png]<https://www.facebook.com/MuskegonAreaDistrictLibrary> [cid:youtube_32x32_303e5b6d-3b36-482c-9076-bb586baaec50.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p73nXZ_UJBCLvmNkns5gQ> [cid:linkedin_32x32_3606df07-7193-459b-90a0-01d81d1f6ddf.png] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/muskegon-area-district-library> [cid:instagram_32x32_98913835-3927-4878-8296-2901ab43dbb9.png] <https://www.instagram.com/madl_pics/> <https://plus.google.com/+MuskegonAreaDistrictLibraryAdministrationLBPH> [cid:madllogooutline_4963ef8f-540a-4e1b-a4ee-13464ed6d8a1.png] <https://www.madl.org/>

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Sign up now for MiLibraryQuest - a state-wide virtual quest for teens this summer
by MiLibrary Quest 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Hello, Michigan Librarians! Your library is invited to participate in the 10th state-wide MiLibraryQuest for teens. The short version: The Quest provides a free, easy-for-you virtual event for your teens this summer! Sign-up: Libraries can sign up to participate at https://bit.ly/Quest2026SignUp by May 15 (to participate) or by May 1 (if you’d also like a clue or hint on your website). The details: This summer’s Quest will provide a series of puzzles for teens to solve as they explore the rivalry between dinosaurs and humans in Michigan. This story will tie in with the CSLP’s theme of Unearth a Story - and be a fun Quest regardless of your summer theme! New this year: The story for this summer's Quest is being created by teens at Dexter District Library and Milan Public Library. They are enthusiastically designing an enemies to friends journey with humans and dinosaurs. An alien is manipulating each group to end up in Lansing for a disco dance party where they'll become friends, bonding over their shared love of music and books. The humans will travel from their home in the UP while the dinosaurs are traveling from their home in Southeast MI. The Quest will take the form of a virtual escape room with various stages requiring teens to solve puzzles (codes, logic, math, etc.) to progress from one stage to the next. Teens can participate in the Quest independently online. If you would like to incorporate an in-person program, that option is available. It is SUPER easy for a library to participate. You only need to publicize the event to your teens (using promotional materials we have designed or your own) and award a prize (of your choice - very small is fine!) to at least one participant from your library. Recent Quests have had between 110 and 175 teens from across the state submit entries. Details: This year’s Quest will begin on July 1 and end on July 31. All you have to do as a participating library is: - Promote the event to your teens (Promotional templates will be provided by the Quest team.) - Award at least one prize to a teen from your library who completes the Quest (The prize can be as small or as big as you choose. Examples of what other libraries have awarded are in #8 of our FAQs here: https://bit.ly/SummerQuest2026FAQs.) OPTIONAL things your library can do: - OPTIONAL: If you would like to have a part of the Quest on your website, you can sign up to have a hint on your library’s website. - OPTIONAL: You can host an in-person program for teens to solve the Quest. Libraries can sign up to participate here(https://bit.ly/Quest2026SignUp) by May 15 (to participate) or by May 1 (if you’d also like a clue or hint on your website). Teens will: - Access the Quest on the MiLibraryQuest website. - Complete the Quest (on their own or with friends) either online or in-person at a library. - As they complete each stage of the Quest, fill out the online form provided by the Quest to enter to win a prize from their local library. Additional information is in the FAQs here: https://bit.ly/SummerQuest2026FAQs If your library would like to participate, please sign up by May 15 (May 1, if you’d like to have a clue or hint on your website) here: https://bit.ly/Quest2026SignUp If you have any questions, please email MiLibraryQuest(a)gmail.com. A little history: Following library closures in spring 2020 and a shift to virtual programming, a group of librarians from throughout the state began meeting to collaborate on virtual teen programming. We created MiLibraryQuest, a virtual scavenger hunt, for all teens throughout the state as a summer event. We have now offered eight Quests with more than one-fourth of Michigan libraries systems and hundreds of teens participating. Current Quests maintain the virtual option and include in-person options now that we are back to in-person programs at our libraries. We hope you will be a part of MiLibraryQuest this summer! The Quest Team milibraryquest(a)gmail.com Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MiLibrary-Quest-101788845136786> ~ Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/milibraryquest/> ~ Website <https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1>

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Amendment to ADA Web Accessibility Rule - Extension of Time
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hello! On Monday April 20, 2026, The Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division issued an "Interim Final Rule" that extends the compliance date for the ADA Web Accessibility Rule (The Rule) by a year for all covered entities. Federal Register :: Extension of Compliance Dates for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/20/2026-07663/extension-o…> An "Interim Rule" is a rule that has been issued by a Federal Agency when there is "good cause," or when a situation arises where a change is necessary to address an imminent problem or threat, and public interest is best served by forgoing standard (and sometimes lengthy) rulemaking processes in favor of an immediate implementation. While this rule is in effect upon day of publication in the Federal Register (4-20-2026), the agency has invited public comments, and can propose amendments after the public comment period, and may then issue a final rule as in the typical rulemaking process. The new deadlines are: * Entities serving populations of 50,000 or more- April 26, 2027 * Entities serving populations under 50,000, and Special District Governments serving any amount of population (which for Michigan Libraries means Cooperative Libraries and District Libraries). - April 26, 2028 Reasoning for the amended dates include the intent by the agency to reduce costs and account for limited staffing available to accomplish required updates needed for accessibility. Educational institutions and small local governmental entities especially have indicated a need for additional time due to higher costs and larger staffing impacts than initially estimated. The agency acknowledges the impact on people with disabilities who will be negatively impacted by the extension of time. The agency is balancing the need for accommodation and the impact to people with disabilities of a delay in compliance (and therefore the need to continue to obtain access via a sometimes lengthy accommodations request) and the impacts of consequences to a covered entity for non-compliance or incorrect compliance due to inadequate resources or time to comply. Additional information on reasoning for the change can be found in the Federal Register filing linked above, under "Supplemental Authority," and "Need for This Interim Rule." Entities covered by this rule are still required respond to requests for accommodations from people with disabilities to enable access to websites, documents, etc., in accordance with Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Libraries with questions about their responsibilities under this amendment should consult their library attorney. Thanks! Clare & Shauna Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Shauna Quick Library Law Consultant Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> quicks1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 517-335-0126 The research and resources above 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 State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [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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Detroit Public Library: PC/Network Maintenance Technician, Senior Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our PC/ Network Maintenance Senior Technician. If you love computers and solving technical issues? This position would be for you! This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Systems Administrator Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Systems Administrator position. If you love computers and solving technical issues? This position would be for you! This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Librarian III- Specialist-Archivist/Curator Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Librarian III- Specialist- Archivist/Curator position. This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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FW: Seed Libraries
by Turner, Frances 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hi Sarah, We would love to have some of your sunflower seeds. We just opened our Seed Library and this would be very welcomed. Thank you for sharing. ZV273 Fran Turner Branch Lead Main Library St. Clair County Library fturner(a)sccl.lib.mi.us<mailto:fturner@sccl.lib.mi.us> 810-987-7323 [New Logo] ORIGIN EXTERNAL: Use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Hello, all! We received a very generous donation of "Autumn Beauty" sunflower seeds for our seed libraries. We have more seed than we can distribute so I would like to send some along to any other seed libraries that want some! Please reply with your RIDES code by Thursday evening and I will send some along! Thanks and happy growing! -- Kind regards, Sarah Skinner (she/her) District Headquarters Manager Van Buren District Library 200 N. Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045

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Seed Libraries
by Sarah Skinner 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hello, all! We received a very generous donation of "Autumn Beauty" sunflower seeds for our seed libraries. We have more seed than we can distribute so I would like to send some along to any other seed libraries that want some! Please reply with your RIDES code by Thursday evening and I will send some along! Thanks and happy growing! -- Kind regards, Sarah Skinner (she/her) District Headquarters Manager Van Buren District Library 200 N. Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045

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Closing Sunday: Director search - Katonah Village Library (NY)
by Beth Barker 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Director - Katonah Village Library (NY) Katonah Village Library<https://katonahlibrary.org/> (NY) is seeking a forward-thinking and energetic Director who harnesses a growth mindset to engage a motivated staff and supportive community. Governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees, Katonah Village Library is an association library with a $1.2 million budget, located in a historic 17,000 square foot building, employs 13.65 FTE, and has an annual physical circulation of close to 90,000 items. Katonah Village Library (KVL) welcomes more than 92,000 visitors each year who take advantage of vibrant collections and inviting public spaces, including two meeting rooms, a thriving teen space, a children's room (home to a beloved library mascot, Tina, the turtle), and an artist exhibition gallery. The tight-knit village collaborates with local organizations to offer a variety of quality programs for all ages, such as daily story times, science programming with Cornell Cooperative Extension, cooking classes with a grant-funded Charlie Cart, wellness workshops, and a broad range of technology services. The Katonah Poetry Society, Bedford Audubon Society, Katonah Village Improvement Society, and other valued partners offer a wide spectrum of ways patrons can engage, connect, and discover through regular experiential and educational programs and efforts to support the community. A key initiative for the next Director will be leading a major capital campaign aligned with the library's new master and strategic plans. These efforts will include donor relations management, campaign strategy, grant writing and reporting, and cultivation of major gifts. The Director will serve as a visible public ambassador for the campaign and will inspire community investment in the library's value. Utilizing existing development resources and bolstering relationships with other library systems, the next leader of Katonah Village Library will position the organization to flourish and improve upon existing library services and spaces. Katonah, New York (population 2200), is in northern Westchester County, about 40 miles north of Manhattan. Katonah comprises one of three hamlets in the Town of Bedford, each with its own library. Katonah is a small, charming, thriving community with its own Metro-North train station conveniently located in its business district. The hamlet offers a town park complete with swimming, tennis, paddle tennis, sports fields, and hiking trails, as well as cafes, mom-and-pop shops, and cozy restaurants where neighbors wave hello. A short drive away, one can visit scenic reservoirs, horse farms, biking trails, downhill skiing, and experience world-class fine dining. Complementing its historic charm and recreational appeal, the highly regarded Katonah-Lewisboro School District serves as the pillar of the community's robust academic culture. Residents and visitors enjoy events highlighting the arts through the Katonah Museum of Art and Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Katonah Village also provides many ways to engage in the community through active philanthropic, nonprofit, and support organizations. Responsibilities: The Director will provide day-to-day leadership for library operations, services, and policies, and foster a collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture. They will serve as the executive liaison to the Board of Trustees and attend all board and committee meetings; provide regular updates on operations, finances, and strategic initiatives; and support the board's role in oversight and advocacy. The Director will lead all hiring, training, evaluation, and staff development efforts, ensure financial sustainability, and oversee fiscal planning, reporting, and compliance. As a representative of the library, they will build strong relationships with local organizations and stakeholders and lead outreach efforts to promote library resources, initiatives, and programs. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website<https://bradburymiller-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bethbarker_bradburymiller…> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this role include an ALA-accredited master of library information science, a minimum of five years of library experience, including three years of supervisory or management experience. Possession of or eligibility to obtain New York State Public Librarian certification within one year of hire is also required. Experience with campaigns and capital projects, fundraising, grant-writing, or similar large project management experience is highly desirable. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $130,000 - $140,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. While Katonah Village Library is an association library, staff enjoy the benefits of the New York State Employee pension program. Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal<https://bradburymiller-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bethbarker_bradburymiller…> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the "Apply" button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bethbarker_bradburymiller…> (https://bradburymiller.com/).This position closes on Sunday, April 26, 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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Happy National Library Week to All!
by Jim Flury 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

All, In conjunction with National Library Week the American Library Association released its annual State of America's Libraries report, along with an accompanying press release: [ https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/state-of-americas-libraries… | https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/state-of-americas-libraries… ] [ https://www.ala.org/news/2026/04/american-library-association-releases-2025… | https://www.ala.org/news/2026/04/american-library-association-releases-2025… ] 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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