May 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Free Shelving furniture Available
by Kalana Gates 13 May '26

13 May '26

Hello, The Detroit Public Library – Main Library currently has 11 shelving units available free of charge. All units are in good to excellent condition. Please note that any interested party would be responsible for disassembling, transporting, and reassembling the shelving units. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Kalana Gates using the email listed below. Please email for images. Thank you, Kalana Gates Kgates(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org KaLana Gates, MLIS Manager Social Science, Education, Religion Business, Science, Technology Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 kgates(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1390

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Double CD KwikCases?
by Don Priest 13 May '26

13 May '26

If anyone has some of the wider, double CD KwikCases they're looking to offload, I would be interested. I recall some posts offering KwikCases in recent memory, but I must have deleted them, and am now unsure if those were just single CD cases. Let me know if you've got some we could have, and I'll reply with our RIDES code. Thanks! Also, if anyone still needs single CD KwikCases, I have a few boxes, please take them! Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 13 May '26

13 May '26

Please join us for Digital Collections Office Hours Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 10:30-11:30 am ET. 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'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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CIDL Is Hiring a Full-Time Collaborations Librarian
by Bill Bowman 13 May '26

13 May '26

*This is being cross-posted to multiple lists* The Clarkston Independence District Library is seeking an passionate, creative and service-oriented candidate to join our team. This position will lead collaborative partnerships within the library and community. For job description and to apply, please go to https://cidlibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/30?source=aWQ9MTg%3D [sig]

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Presenter Recommendation- Lorenzo Lo Piccolo
by Mick Howey 13 May '26

13 May '26

Hello Michlib! Last night Baldwin hosted Lorenzo Lo Piccolo and his program "Fungi of Michigan." Lorenzo was great! His passion and knowledge for fungi came through and he was a fun guy! Sorry, could resist. Expect more such puns if you hire him. Lorenzo brought along 50 or so fungi samples, including 2 huge morels he found that morning, to go along with his presentation. 29 folks attended with many asking questions afterwards. Highly recommended! Lorenzo's honorarium was $250.00. Contact info below: Lorenzo Lo Piccolo PH: 248.765.4660 Email: llopics(a)outlook.com Instagram: @Lorenzo.Funginus Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/ Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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GoLM - Monthly Sync & Q&A (5/15)
by matt.grayvin＠rhpl.org 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello Michigan Library Makers, The Guild of Library Makers (GoLM) would like to invite library staff from across Michigan to join our Monthly Sync & Q&A. GoLM’s Monthly Sync & Q&A is an open monthly gathering for anyone involved in, or interested in, library makerspaces, maker programming, and hands-on learning in libraries. If you would like to stay connected between meetings, we also welcome you to join our Discord community: discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf This month’s GoLM Monthly Sync & Q&A info: Friday, May 15th 1:00 – 2:00 PM Virtual (Google Meet) meet.google.com/rar-emmm-ifu Monthly Sync & Q&As typically include brief updates on GoLM projects, digital Makerspace tours, opportunities for collaboration, and open discussion around challenges and successes in library makerspaces. Meetings are held monthly, and attendees are welcome to join whenever it fits their schedule. This month's agenda: Brief intro of who GoLM is for newbies Update on short and long term GoLM projects Digital tour of a Makerspace Low-friction help: how to help GoLM without larger commitment General Q and A If you work with making, crafting, technology, or hands-on learning in libraries, or are exploring what that work could look like at your library, we would love to have you join us on our Discord community: discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf If you would like to be added to our growing listserv or if you have any questions, please email us at guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com Thank you, and we hope to see you there. Matt Grayvin (he/him) Executive Director The Guild of Library Makers (GoLM)

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UPDATE - New Date for Interactive Genealogy Workshop: "America's Story Across 250 Years" by Katherine R. Willson
by Hope Siasoco 12 May '26

12 May '26

Dear Michigan Library Colleagues, (Please excuse the cross-posting.) We cordially invite you, your friends and community, to an upcoming interactive, in person genealogy workshop at the Pinckney Library (125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI, 48169) titled: "America's Story Across 250 Years" by genealogist and historian, Katherine R. Willson, on *Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11am - 1pm*. *Description:* *"America’s Story: Opportunity, Diversity, and Belonging Across 250 Years" <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__pinckneylibrary.org_wp…>* America’s story is one of families seeking opportunity while facing exclusion and hardship. This interactive presentation follows that story across many communities, including Native Americans, early colonial settlers, African Americans, and European immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries. It explores how people moved through a rapidly changing country, sometimes by choice and sometimes under pressure, and how immigrants and other marginalized groups navigated questions of rights, identity, and belonging. Guided reflection encourages attendees to consider how opportunity, resilience, and exclusion shaped these communities, with practical ideas for preserving those stories for future generations. This 2-hour workshop expands on the lecture with step-by-step guidance for writing ancestral stories of opportunity, exclusion, and resilience, along with a demonstration of how to preserve those stories on major genealogy websites. *NOTE: *This is an In Person event at the Pinckney Library (125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI 48169) and will not be recorded. Registration is required and can be done by calling the library at 734-878-3888 or going to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJneL2Pt_krK6jsVoy11bx7hq3H3bt4db… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_…> or scanning the QR code on the flier. For more information, please check out the program flier () or contact Hope Siasoco at hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org Please feel free to share the flier and information to anyone who might be interested in participating in this interactive, genealogy workshop. Thank you in advance for your attention and interest. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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Advertising at Libraries
by Rebecca Hermen 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello, We have been approached by our City Administration with a request for advertising opportunities for city businesses to be located inside and around the library, as well as, commercial logoed publications. Can you tell me if your library does this, what sort of opportunities you offer and how you charge for these opportunities? Thanks for your help! - Rebecca -- *- Rebecca :)* *Rebecca Hermen, MILS* Assistant Director for Programs & Services Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 rhermen(a)dearborn.gov 313-943-2089 My work schedule may be different from yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your schedule.

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Outdoor book drop needed
by Deahl, Jonathan 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello, We have a building project rapidly approaching that will cause us to have to block off our built-in book return. I'm wondering if anyone has a used freestanding outdoor book return that they are looking to get rid of within the next four to six weeks. Please let me know off list. Thanks, [cid:image001.png@01DCA025.58508BA0] Jonathan Deahl Circulation Services Coordinator Waterford Township Public Library 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.7678 jdeahl(a)waterfordmi.gov

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Public Library Security System
by Jessica Sulecki 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hi all, What security system do your libraries use, and would you recommend them? We have used the Sentry EM system in the past, but our gates broke and don't have an existing warranty. So, we are going to have to invest some money to replace them anyway, which seemed like the perfect time to do a survey and see what our options are. I was also curious, for those of you that use RFID systems, do RFID gates work with both kinds of security strips? The reason I ask is because I'm wondering if it's possible to get RFID gates but do a slow implementation of the RFID strips to be more cost effective. Thank you in advance! Jessica Sulecki Library Director Charlotte Community Library 226 South Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-8859 suleckij(a)charlottelibrary.org<mailto:bigelowj@charlottelibrary.org>

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