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Library of Michigan Continuing Education Round Up - May 1, 2026
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 01 May '26

01 May '26

Hello, I hope everyone is having a beautiful start to May. I know so many of you are in school-year wind down and summer reading wind up mode. We're with you and cheering you on! Please find our upcoming webinars below. These will be recorded and made available. Feel free to register and watch later! And if you have topics you're needing training resources on, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at vernolaa(a)michigan.gov<mailto:vernolaa@michigan.gov>. MeL Resource Trainings - May 7 - Empower K-12 Research with Explora<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> May 21 - Explore New Gale eBook Titles: Library Science, America250, and Digital Literacy<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> June 3 - Get the Best Out of Learning Express<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> People Connect Institute Webinars - May 6 - Weeding Popular Materials Collections<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> May 6 - Get Smart About Emotional Intelligence: Enhance Your Effectiveness<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> May 13 - You're Not a Social Worker, But...<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> May 20 - Cataloging for Non-Catalogers<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> May 27 - Bots, Books and Bedtime Stories: Spotting AI-Generated Books in Children's Collections<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Disability Network Southwest Michigan presents: Introduction to Neurodiversity - May 11 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm This workshop introduces the concept of neurodiversity as the natural diversity of human brains and minds and explores the neurodiversity movement as a human rights framework. Participants will examine how neurodiversity shapes sensory, movement, and communication differences, the impact of ableism on people with brain-based disabilities, and practical ways to support the neurodiversity movement. Instructor: Max Hornick (they/them) is a Community Education Coordinator for Disability Network Southwest Michigan, where they have worked since 2018. Registration here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Disability Network Southwest Michigan presents: Introduction to Ableism - June 15 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am This presentation introduces ableism as a systemic form of discrimination that affects people with disabilities in everyday interactions, policies, and practices. Participants will explore common examples of ableism, including language and assumptions, and how these behaviors impact access and inclusion. Register here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Instructor: Miranda Grunwell is a passionate advocate and educator with over 20 years of experience in the disability rights field. For more information about Disability Network Southwest Michigan visit their website at https://www.dnswm.org/. Office Hours with LM Library Development Staff - Register on LM's Continuing Education Calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…> to receive Zoom link * Digital Collections Office Hours with Biz Gallo - May 14, 10:30 - 11:30 am * Library Law Office Hours with Claire Membiela - May 21, 3:00 - 4:00 pm * Grants Office Hours with Karren Reish - May 12, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Webjunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> Self-Paced Courses and Webinars LM's Staff Skills Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> United for Libraries<https://www.ala.org/united> For full details on all of Library of Michigan's Continuing Education opportunities including upcoming events and recorded webinars, visit our website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>. Library of Michigan projects are made possible in-part by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. 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 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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New Documents for April 2026
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 May '26

01 May '26

Happy Late Friday Afternoon! A list of new documents had been posted to the Michigan Government Documents wiki. Of note for April: - Miijim (Food) Card Project. - 2026 Great Lakes Voter Toolkit. - Michigan Maritime Strategy. - Michigan Women Earn Less and Experience Slow Wage Growth Compared to Men. - Governing the moon: a history. - Source of usual health care for adults age 18 and older: United States, 2024. - Escherichia coli monitoring and assessment in 2022 and 2023 after beach restoration at Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach, Macomb County, Michigan. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/163957695/April%202026%20New%20Documents… Have a good weekend. -- Bruce Sarjeant (pronouns: *he, him, his*) Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library, Harden Hall #209 Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 https://nmu.libguides.com/c.php?g=1418950 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Past Issues of Michigan History Magazine
by Cathy Cottone 01 May '26

01 May '26

Lyon Township Library has some past issues of Michigan History to find a new home for: 1950 - 1970 If interested, please send your MELCAT # Cathy -- Cathy McCarthy Cottone Genealogist S. Milford Road South Lyon, MI 48178 Email: ccottone(a)ltpl.org Website: www.ltpl.org Hours: Tuesday 12 - 9 PM Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Hours subject to change - Please call first or make an appointment *My usual hours are: Tuesday 12 - 9, Thursday 10 - 4, Friday 10 - 5* *Subject to change, best to call first!* *248 437-8800 x616* * <http://www.ltpl.org/>*

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Filby Passenger Books
by Cathy Cottone 01 May '26

01 May '26

Lyon Township Public Library has a set of Filby books looking for a new home. If interested, please send me your MEL # GENREF 016.929 1982 1982 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1983 1983 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1984 1984 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1985 1985 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1986 1986 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1987 1987 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1988 1988 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1989 1989 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1990 1990 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1991 1991 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1992 1992 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1993 1993 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1994 1994 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1995 1995 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1996 1996 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1997 1997 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1998 PT.1 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1998 PT.2 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1999 PT.1 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 1999 PT.2 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2000 PT.1 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2000 PT.2 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2001 PT.1 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2001 PT.2 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2002 PT.1 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2002 PT.2 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2003 PT.1 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2003 PT.2 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 2004 2004 Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 SM V.2 Preliminary survey of the German collection GENREF 016.929 V.1 A-G Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 V.2 H-N Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements GENREF 016.929 V.3 0-Z Passenger and immigration lists index Cumulated supplements -- Cathy McCarthy Cottone Genealogist S. Milford Road South Lyon, MI 48178 Email: ccottone(a)ltpl.org Website: www.ltpl.org Hours: Tuesday 12 - 9 PM Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Hours subject to change - Please call first or make an appointment *My usual hours are: Tuesday 12 - 9, Thursday 10 - 4, Friday 10 - 5* *Subject to change, best to call first!* *248 437-8800 x616* * <http://www.ltpl.org/>*

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Free Keyboards
by Anna Merritt 01 May '26

01 May '26

Hi All, Free, new keyboards. #1 #2 #3 [cid:image009.jpg@01DCD95A.5AE03780] [cid:image010.jpg@01DCD95A.5AE03780] [cid:image011.jpg@01DCD95A.5AE03780] Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Adult Programmer / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ [1] -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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