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GoLM - GoLMCon 2026 Registration Open + Travel Stipends Available!
by Matt Grayvin 11 May '26

11 May '26

Library makers, registration is open! GoLMCon 2026 is happening! The Guild of Library Makers is hosting its second annual conference at Southfield Public Library on Friday, September 18th, 9am to 4pm (doors open at 8am). This is a free, open event for anyone in library work who's curious about makerspaces. Whether you're just starting to wonder if one might fit your library, or you're already running one and have questions, all library staff are welcome. New this year: Travel Stipends Thanks to support from the Library of Michigan, we're offering $50 travel stipends to the first 20 qualifying attendees who apply. To qualify, you must: - Be a current employee of a Michigan library - Be driving more than 50 miles from your home to Southfield Public Library - Not be receiving mileage reimbursement from your library for this trip A map showing the 50-mile driving radius from Southfield Public Library is attached. Applying for a stipend is separate from registration. If you are interested and think you qualify, email us at guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com with the following: - The address you are traveling from - Confirmation that you are a current employee of a Michigan library and the name of your library - Confirmation that you are not receiving travel reimbursement from your library for this trip Stipends are first-come, first-served. More details about the GoLMCon schedule are coming soon. Keep an eye out on michlib-l or visit us at guildoflibrarymakers.com for updates. Conference info: bit.ly/GOLMCON2026INFO Register: bit.ly/GOLMCON26REG We can't wait to see you there! Matt Grayvin Executive Director, Guild of Library Makers

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Auto Repair Source - Access Issue
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hi All, Please see below for information on Auto Repair Source access issues. If you'd like to receive updates on MeL e-resources, please consider joining the MeL eResource listserv<https://liblists.org/postorius/lists/meleresourceslist.liblists.org/>. Please let me know if you have further questions. Thanks, Sandra Teft Michigan eLibrary Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48915 TeftS(a)michigan.gov | 517-241-0104 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [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/>. ________________________________ From: Megan Dudek via MeLeResourceslist <meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 4:17 PM To: meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org <meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org> Subject: [MeL eResources] Auto Repair Source - Access Issue CAUTION: This is an External email. Please report suspicious emails via the "Report to Abuse" button in Outlook Hi all, There is currently an access issue with the MeL eResource Auto Repair Source. We have notified the vendor and will let you know when that is back up. MeL eResources questions/issues? Contact us at melerhelp(a)mcls.org The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek Shared Library Systems Manager 517-481-2794 dudekm(a)mcls.org<mailto:dudekm@mcls.org> [Image] 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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Michigan Cryptid Presenters
by Ashley Moran 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello, Has anyone hosted a local presenter on Michigan Cryptids? I know that Oakland County has a program geared for kids where they discuss the real animals behind the legends, but I am looking for more of an adult centered, non-realistic (or is it?!) cryptid centered presentation. I'd love to hear any suggestions you may have. Thank you! -- *Ashley Moran **(she, her)* Marketing and Programs Manager Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Commerce Township Main Coordinator Commerce Township Community Library Commerce Township, MI 248-669-8108 ext. 106 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/51322836?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/51322836?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_…> -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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PDF Editing Software
by Bruce MacDonald 11 May '26

11 May '26

What software is your library staff using to create and edit PDF documents? Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020 will cease to function 12/1/2026. Adobe is pushing for a subscription model, instead of selling us a version we can install and just use for a few years. We purchased our Adobe 2020 Pro licenses from TechSoup. To get discounted Acrobat Pro, you now must go through a company called Goodstack and buy individual licenses, a max of 10, that are each individually assigned to an end-user email address. These renew each year, you must pay for each license individually, and as far as I can tell there is no way to transfer a license to another user when there is turnover. TechSoup now sells Foxit PDF Editor+ instead of Acrobat Pro, and it seems to also have some extra hurdles for licensing that are off-putting. ---- [cid:image001.png@01DCDD64.8A41D2F0] Bruce MacDonald Head of Technology / Assistant Director Peter White Public Library<https://www.pwpl.info/> 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4307 Direct Dial 906-228-9510 Library Main Number 906-226-1783 Library Fax bmac(a)pwpl.info<mailto:bmac@pwpl.info>

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Book & Author Society Announces Return of Grant Program and Welcomes Bestselling Author Marjan Kamali This September
by Kelly Bennett 10 May '26

10 May '26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Library Network’s Book & Author Society Announces Return of Grant Program and Welcomes Bestselling Author Marjan Kamali This September NOVI, Mich. – The Book & Author Society (BAS) is proud to share two exciting announcements with Michigan’s library community: the return of its small grant program and an upcoming “In Conversation” event featuring award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Marjan Kamali. For the first time since 2020, BAS will award one public library in Michigan a $1,000 Collection Grant intended to help launch or enhance a circulating collection. The grant is designed to increase patron engagement by supporting collections that reflect diverse community needs. Libraries are encouraged to apply with proposals ranging from expanding world language materials and graphic novel collections to enhancing digital resources such as audiobooks. Applications for the Collection Grant will open June 1, 2026, and close July 13, 2026, with the selected library notified in late July. The grant will be formally presented on September 14, 2026, during BAS’s author event featuring Marjan Kamali. Additional details, including the application link and evaluation rubric, will be shared in late May. Information and links can also be found on [ http://bookandauthor.org/ | bookandauthor.org ] . Book and Author Society Event – September 14, 2026 BAS’s September 14, 2026 author event follows the Society’s highly successful 2025 relaunch featuring author Kate Quinn, which drew more than 450 attendees. This fall, the event will be once again be held at Schoolcraft College’s Vistatech Center and will feature a captivating evening of conversation with Kamali. Kamali, author of the instant national bestseller The Lion Women of Tehran and the internationally acclaimed novel The Stationery Shop , has earned global recognition with her work, published in more than 25 languages. A recipient of the 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship, she will join Cathy Russ, Director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library and Chair of the BAS Committee, for a candid discussion followed by a book signing. Just like last year, Book and Author Society and The Library Network invite area public libraries to feature one of Marjan Kamali’s books as a selection for their book clubs. Many book clubs used BAS’s in-person event last year as an outing after reading a Kate Quinn book. Even if you don’t choose to involve your book club, we would appreciate you posting one of the attached flyers after May 11. Event registration opens May 11 , with early bird tickets priced at $30 and general admission at $35 after August 17. Proceeds from ticket sales help fund BAS programming and grant opportunities for Michigan libraries. Tickets will be available at [ http://www.bookandauthor.org/ | www.bookandauthor.org ] Please visit bookandauthor.org for more information. The September event is generously sponsored by Hoopla Digital. Kelly Bennett (she/her/hers) Contract Services Coordinator The Library Network kbennett(a)tln.org (248) 536-3100 ext.147 Kelly Bennett (she/her/hers) Contract Services Coordinator The Library Network kbennett(a)tln.org (248) 536-3100 ext.147

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Invitation to an Interactive Genealogy Workshop by Katherine R. Willson at the Pinckney Library titled: "America’s Story: Opportunity, Diversity, and Belonging Across 250 Years"
by Hope Siasoco 09 May '26

09 May '26

Dear Michigan Library Colleagues, (Please excuse the cross-posting.) The Pinckney Library (125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI 48169) is hosting an interactive genealogy workshop by Katherine R. Willson on *Saturday, May 16th at 11am to 1pm* as a tie-in program celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America. *Description:* *"America’s Story: Opportunity, Diversity, and Belonging Across 250 Years" <https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Americas-Story-May-1…>* 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… or scanning the QR code on the flier. For more information, please check out the program flier ( https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Americas-Story-May-1…) 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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Free kids table with 4 blue benches
by Syeda Maimoona Ali 09 May '26

09 May '26

Hello, We are renovating and are giving away for free a kids table with 4 blue benches. You must come and pick it up yourself. Email if you are interested. Thanks! Maimoona Ali Acting Manager Detroit Public Library Knapp Branch 13330 Conant Detroit, Michigan 48212 sali(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1771 M, W, S: 10-6 Tu, Th: 12-8 We love the Library. We love Detroit. We love what we do!

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There are just a few spots left for Intermediate Rare Book Cataloging
by Gwen Haviland 08 May '26

08 May '26

There is still time to register for the following workshop: Intermediate Rare Book Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914f271e5df27d0b0d1989f> 3-day class, May 19-21, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> Connect with MCLS 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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Genre and Color Coding Labels Available
by Chelsey Boss 08 May '26

08 May '26

Hello & Happy Friday! We have some genre labels available: Mystery, Valentines, Halloween, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Ground Hog Day, Dog Story, and Horse Story. We also have 5/8” x 1-1/4” color coding labels in pink and green. Will send via Rides so send your agency code please. Thank you, Chelsey Boss Assistant Director Adrian District Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 517.265.2265 (o) 517.759.3195 (f) Adrian’s place to connect, explore, and learn.

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Join us next week for our next MCLS Virtual Dialogue!
by Jan Davidson 08 May '26

08 May '26

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services will continue our Virtual Dialogue series next 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. MCLS Virtual Dialogues are designed to provide those in the library industry opportunities to connect around topics that impact the way we work. These dialogues are not workshops or webinars; they are a way to engage with others in the profession through facilitated dialogue. Please plan to 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:1da875a4-1a47-4c09-9a62-f0f32d850bd9] 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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