May 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

America250MI Information
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 12 May '26

12 May '26

Please see the opportunity for Michigan libraries below from America250MI, Michigan's Committee for the United States Semiquincentennial. The Library of Michigan is a proud sponsor of America250MI: https://www.america250mi.org/ Hello Library Partners, America250MI invites you to join a coordinated, nationwide commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT. Join the rest of the nation -and world- as we gather to read the words that not only inspired a nation but inspired the 250-year march of equality and justice that still resonates with these words: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Why libraries? Libraries are community anchors-perfect places for readings, discussions, and displays that connect historical moments to today's civic life. Participation ideas include: * Public readings in your library or partnership with local schools. * Readers from diverse backgrounds to reflect multilingual communities. * Displays that invite visitors to engage with the Declaration's continuing relevance. * Collaboration with local historical societies or community organizations to carry out your readings. How to participate (easy and flexible): * Access the America250MI Community Hub for planning resources, toolkits, translations, promotional materials, sign-up information, and an interactive statewide event map. * Sign up your library and share your planned activities. * Use the hub to coordinate with other Michigan libraries and statewide events. Next steps: We invite libraries across Michigan will help bring this historic moment to life. To learn more and get started, use the links below: Sharing the Spirit of America - How to Participate<https://www.america250mi.org/sharing-the-spirit-of-america> So that others from your community can join, add your library's name and city to the statewide map with your event details: Sharing the Spirit of America Application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zUfus7aF0gL08V_30YEyxRKHsTmIRNHntTxj0v3xvf…> Does your library have an event related to the Semiquincentennial that you'd like to share with the rest of the state? America250MI Events Calendar<https://www.america250mi.org/calendar> America250MI Event Application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1jTzXCvpgqo-cMohAChhBBf9ydRf2wzg…> Access our Branding and Marketing Kit for logos, social media, and marketing and branding assets to help amplify your event: AM250MI Branding and Marketing Kit<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10RwDj7dicvsBsXGKXUMnfddkBL5YoWVx> We hope you'll help bring this historic moment to life in Michigan. To learn more and get started, please review the resources at the links above. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Robert Doran-Brockway at Robert.America250MI(a)gmail.com<mailto:Robert.America250MI@gmail.com>. Best regards, Robert Doran-Brockway, Program Director America250MI www.America250MI.org<http://www.america250mi.org/> Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | 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/>

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Job announcement: Head of Acquisitions Services
by Lisa Hoenig 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello! The Ypsilanti District Library seeks an experienced supervisor to become the next Head of our Acquisitions Services department. Read on for details about this exciting opportunity to join the YDL team. Applications welcomed at https://www.ypsilibrary.org/engage/jobs/. Deadline : April 19, 2026. Lisa *YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY* *Job Posting: Head Librarian – Acquisitions Services * *(Full Time/40 hours per week, Non-Union)* *Date: *April 2, 2026 The Ypsilanti District Library seeks an experienced, dependable, and organized librarian with supervisory and cataloging experience to lead our Acquisitions Services team. Acquisitions Services work spaces, renovated in 2022, are located at YDL-Whittaker. *Nature of Work/Responsibilities: *Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Acquisitions Services Head plans and directs the ordering, cataloging, processing, and payment of library materials using the Polaris automated library system. Supervising a staff currently comprised of 3 Paraprofessional positions, the Head coordinates a smooth workflow of placing orders, receiving and checking in new materials, cataloging materials and making them shelf-ready. Duties include: · Supervises the day-to-day operation of the Acquisitions Department, including development and administration of the YDL collection budgets · Communicates effectively and provides active supervision of department staff*, *including scheduling, training, conflict resolution and performance appraisal · Serves on the library’s management team and actively participates in system-wide planning · Implements cataloging standards · Oversees serials management, orders materials processing supplies, and works effectively with vendors · Manages invoicing and collection budget using the ILS Acquisitions module · Responsible for district-wide ILL requests via MeLCat · Performs original cataloging for a growing Library of Things · Collaborates with public service departments to introduce new collections and manage upgrades · Compiles statistics necessary to evaluate the department’s activities; prepares reports as requested · Fills in at public service desks when necessary to ensure excellent service, including one Sunday/month at the Adult Services desk · Other duties as assigned *Qualifications and Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * · Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution. · Minimum three years progressively responsible professional public library experience. · Previous supervisory experience directing workflow, developing procedures, and coordinating departmental operations · Financial management experience · Familiarity with EDI ordering · Ability to manage digital platforms · Ability to think analytically and develop new systems and procedures · Ability to motivate staff and establish/maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, vendors, and the public · Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of Polaris systems, including Vega · Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form · Knowledge of MARC and RDA standards · Ability to make administrative decisions and interpret library policies · Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize work, and set priorities · Positive public service attitude *Salary/ Benefits: *$72,200-$86,000 annual salary. YDL offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, family health/vision/dental insurance, and contribution to a MERS retirement plan. *To Apply: *Apply online at ypsilibrary.org/jobs by April 19, 2026 -OR- Send resume, cover letter & application form (available at www.ypsilibrary.org) to: Human Resources Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 -- Lisa Hoenig, Director Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 879-1300 www.ypsilibrary.org

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Call for chapter proposals: Conspiracies and Visual Culture
by Katie Greer 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hi all, My colleague and I have issued a call for chapters for an upcoming edited volume: *Conspiracies and Visual Culture. *Details are in the link below. Please share with anyone who you think might be interested! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HYOS-qoTF2573_tCjW9YjJAHPvZcr1u6TFztLHk… -- Katie Greer Professor, Kresge Library PhD Candidate, Oakland University School of Educational and Human Services Vice President, International Visual Literacy Association (ivla.org) Oakland University 100 Library Dr. Rochester, MI 48309 she / her Google Scholar Profile <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NiJtDi0AAAAJ&hl=en> Check out my books! *Dismantling Conspiracy Theories: Metaliteracy and Other Strategies for an Information-Disordered World <https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/dismantling-conspiracy-theories-9798216331728/>* *Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries and Information Spaces <https://alastore.ala.org/content/unframing-visual-visual-literacy-pedagogy-…>*

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Looking for local LGBTQIA+ Authors
by Christina LeVey-Rowland 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello all, I know this is short notice, but if anyone happens to have any contact information for local LGBTQIA+ authors. We are in West Michigan, so that would be ideal for their travel. We were planning to host a Pride author fair on June 2 (hence the short notice), but the person who was coordinating the authors fell through. I was able to get one author myself, but if I can't get some others then we will have to cancel and that would be a HUGE bummer. If anyone can offer any recommendations and websites/contact info, I would really appreciate it. Thank you, *Christina LeVey-Rowland* Outreach Programming Librarian *231-722-8000 Ext. 8002* | hackleylibrary.org 316 W Webster Ave | Muskegon, MI 49440

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NYT Bestselling Author Jean Kwok Presenting in Bay City Tonight!
by kfreeman＠baycountylibrary.org 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hi all, Just wanted to share an opportunity to hear from Jean Kwok tonight (May 12th) at 7:00 pm in Bay City! This event is completely free and open to the public, generously provided by our Friends of the Bay County Library System. Jean Kwok is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling author of The Leftover Woman, Searching for Sylvie Lee, Girl in Translation and Mambo in Chinatown. Her books have been chosen by Read with Jenna, CBS New York, Book of the Month, LibraryReads, Indie Next, Goodreads Choice Awards, Belletrist, Discover Great New Writers, and as a Good Morning America Buzz Pick. Most of her work is in development for film and television. She has been chosen for numerous honors including the American Library Association Alex Award, the Chinese American Librarians Association Best Book Award, an Orange New Writers title and the Sunday Times Short Story Award international shortlist. She was one of twelve contemporary authors asked by the Agatha Christie estate to write an original, authorized Miss Marple story for Marple: Twelve New Mysteries. Jean immigrated from Hong Kong to Brooklyn when she was five and worked in a Chinatown clothing factory for much of her childhood while living in an unheated, roach-infested apartment. In between her undergraduate degree at Harvard and MFA in fiction at Columbia, she worked for three years as a professional ballroom dancer. Jean is trilingual, fluent in Dutch, Chinese and English, and studied Latin for seven years. She has appeared on The Today Show and Good Morning America, and spoken at many schools and venues including Harvard University, Columbia University, Talks at Google and the Tucson Festival of Books. A television documentary was filmed about Jean and her work. She reviews for the New York Times Book Review and has served as fiction judge for International Thriller Writers, Tucson Festival of Books, Ragdale, and San Miguel Writers Conference. Her work has been published in more than twenty countries and is taught in schools across the world. After living in the Netherlands for many years, she now lives in the New York area. The evening will feature a captivating author talk where Jean will share insights on her life, career, and creative process. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session and have their books signed. Copies of Jean's books will also be available for purchase at the event. https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/evening-jean-kwok-111809

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extra copy of book available
by Elias, Anne - Staff 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello all, We have an extra copy of the book "The Lives of Spiders" available. Please email me at anneelias(a)delta.edu I can send it through RIDES - please email me directly and provide your RIDES code. The lives of spiders : a natural history of the world's spiders<https://delta-vlc.na5.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=542685> Publication date: 2024 Author: Nelson, Ximena Check availability and additional information in Valley Library Consortium<http://delta-vlc.na5.iiivega.com/> Anne W. Elias MLIS,MS-GIS (she/her/hers) Government Documents/Reference Librarian Delta College Library<https://library.delta.edu/> | A118 Delta College | 1961 Delta Road | University Center, MI 48710 (p) 989.686.9874|(e) : anneelias(a)delta.edu<mailto:anneelias@delta.edu>

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Still time to register: next MCLS Virtual Dialogue is Thursday!
by Jan Davidson 12 May '26

12 May '26

There's still time! Midwest Collaborative for Library Services will host our next Virtual Dialogue in two days: Thursday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). We will discuss addressing "the elephant in the room" and how to constructively approach difficult topics in the workplace. These Dialogues are designed to provide those in the library industry opportunities to connect around topics that impact the way we work. They are not workshops or webinars, but rather a way to engage with others in the profession through facilitated dialogue. Please have your microphone enabled and camera on to participate. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/czI8HBHPQ6GWApA25MvdJw today! If you have any questions, please reach out to engagement(a)mcls.org. We look forward to connecting with you! Jan Davidson (she/her) Library Consultant davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> 517-481-2003 [cid:9d8407eb-979f-4837-9cec-079fde693333] Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Detroit Public Library: Librarian II- Children/Youth Services Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello! Are you passionate about being a Children's Librarian? The Detroit Public Library is 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 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 II- Adult Services Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello! The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Librarian II- Adult Services 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 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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Traverse City MI Cooking Class / Equipment List
by youth＠whitecloudlibrary.org 11 May '26

11 May '26

Afternoon Cathy: Hope you are enjoying the sun today! I was an attendee for the Gather 'Round the Table with Teens: A Food Literacy Workshop held in Traverse City, MI. I thought Rebecca was doing to send out an equipment list. I either I totally missed it or deleted it if it was sent. I am crossing my fingers you will be able to assist. We are having 4 classes during our summer reading program and are excited to order our items. Appreciate any assistance, you may offer. Thanks,

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