June 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Canton Public Library Job Opening - Librarian Manager
by Sean Bewick 16 Jun '26

16 Jun '26

Canton Public Library is seeking a Librarian Manager for our Collections Team to help advance our mission. At CPL, Librarian Managers play a vital role in directing the daily operations of the Information Services Department, where librarians: * Curate collections that support the informational, educational and recreational information needs of the community. * Create enriching and meaningful experiences for library visitors of all ages. * Connect patrons to the information needed to pursue their best life using research expertise and problem-solving skills. The person hired will facilitate seamless coordination of all aspects of collection development and maintenance and will play a significant role in ensuring the library's materials budget is appropriated and spent responsibly. They will partner with the Department Head and other Librarian Managers to supervise and coach the department's Librarians and Interns. Successful candidates for this position will be able to demonstrate good judgment, strong writing skills, and a passion for collection development, including an understanding of the current publishing and supply landscape as it impacts public libraries, as well as enthusiasm for data-driven collection analysis. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * Full Time — thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week * $61,300-$76,600 per year * Paid vacation accrual with one weeks’ vacation available upon hire * Annual sick leave allowance * Personal business days * Paid holidays: nine official holidays plus three discretionary holidays and your birthday * Health care coverage, prescription coverage, dental insurance, vision reimbursements, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stellar Staff Award program, Longevity Awards and an active Social Committee * Defined contribution retirement plan with matching funds up to 5% of salary per year APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 5, 2026, will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson – Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 Jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> For more information, please see the attached job description or visit the CPL Jobs and Volunteering page<https://www.cantonpl.org/jobs/>. Thank you, [cid:3ae07a1e-7a81-4668-a322-f028ad1fd3f7] Sean Bewick HR Specialist bewicks(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:bewicks@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1068

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Full-Time Outreach Services Coordinator
by peckm＠boynelibrary.org 16 Jun '26

16 Jun '26

Love books, community connections, and bringing library services beyond the building? Boyne District Library wants you! We’re seeking a full-time Outreach Services Coordinator to lead bookmobile services (not drive), coordinate community outreach, manage our library lending kiosk, and help connect people of all ages with library resources. Pay starts at $18–20/hour based on experience and includes great benefits like health insurance for employees and dependents, retirement contributions, and paid holidays. Some evenings and weekends required. If you’re organized, creative, tech-savvy, and passionate about literacy and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by June 24 by submitting a resume and cover letter to peckm(a)boynelibrary.org. Check out the library's website for full details! boynelibrary.org

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FREE: 13 copies of The Book of George
by Jenny Rasmussen 16 Jun '26

16 Jun '26

Please reply with your TLN Mailer and the number of copies desired. Thanks,

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LM and MOHA present Preserving Michigan Voices: An Oral History Workshop - Thursday, July 16
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 16 Jun '26

16 Jun '26

Join the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Oral History Association for Preserving Michigan Voices: An Oral History Workshop. Learn how to plan, conduct, and preserve oral history interviews from start to finish. This workshop covers project development, equipment, forms, interview questions, legal considerations, and post-interview preservation practices to help participants create successful and sustainable oral history programs. Event Details Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET Location: Detroit Historical Museum Cost: $35 All participants in workshops receive a one-year individual membership to MOHA, which includes MOHA's Guide to Oral History Booklet and quarterly newsletters. Lunch is included with workshop registration. Register today to reserve your spot, space is limited to 20 participants: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… We encourage library staff, local history practitioners, archivists, museum professionals, and community partners to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! This project is made possible 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. If you have questions, please contact: Biz Gallo, Interim Library Development Manager, at gallob(a)michigan.gov<mailto:gallob@michigan.gov>. --- 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'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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Nominations for MCLS Board of Directors closes July 1
by MCLS Marketing 16 Jun '26

16 Jun '26

The MCLS Board of Directors Nominating Committee seeks nominations from the MCLS membership for the following Board openings for 2027-2029: * Special Library Representative (Indiana) * At-Large Library Representative (Michigan) * School Library Representative (Michigan) Each seat serves a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and expiring Dec. 31, 2029. The Board meets four times per year: in February (via Zoom), and in May, August, and November (in person), alternating between Indiana and Michigan. The November meeting includes a Board orientation and a two-day strategy retreat to review activity of the previous year, assess trends, and determine strategic changes to MCLS’s services and offerings. Newly-elected Board members are asked to attend this year’s annual retreat, Oct. 25-27, 2026. MCLS reimburses Board members for all direct meeting expenses. The MCLS Board follows the Policy Governance Model<https://www.governancecoach.com/policy-governance/> developed by John and Miriam Carver. New Board members will receive an orientation to Policy Governance the day prior to the Board retreat (Oct. 25). MCLS’s members are also its owners. The Board represents your interests as owners. Through the nominating process, you have the opportunity to put forth the names of those who will define our Ends and Limits, both of which guide MCLS staff as they consider the products, programs, and services MCLS offers. The slate of candidates will be chosen from the nominations, voted on by the current Board of Directors in August, and presented to membership for election in early September. MCLS will announce Board election results in October. To assist you in nominating candidates, please read Section 3 of the Board Policy Manual<https://www.mcls.org/files/7117/7889/4259/MCLS_Policy_Manual_260515.pdf> for an overview of the Board’s work and responsibilities. Under MCLS’s Bylaws Section 4.03<https://www.mcls.org/files/4615/1499/9989/Bylaws_revised_November_2017.pdf>, only designated Member Representatives or Alternates from MCLS member institutions are eligible to serve on the Board. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors or wish to submit a nominee, please complete this form<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EtItqc-WQUSstFjexlnmHDs…>. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Central) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. If you would prefer to mail your nomination, please send it to: MCLS Nominating Committee, 1407 Rensen Street, Lansing, MI 48910-3657. Thank you, MCLS Board of Directors Nominating Committee [cid:49cf64f9-1d74-48fa-8420-f3bc854eef66] 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/mclsorg>

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Sad News: Pat Klemans
by Jim Flury 16 Jun '26

16 Jun '26

All, For those who either worked with or remember longtime Wayne County Library and LBPH Director Pat Klemans: [ https://www.martenson.com/obituaries/ruth-klemans | https://www.martenson.com/obituaries/ruth-klemans ] 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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FREE BOOKS: Quaker American Genealogy
by OC Katie VanHuis 15 Jun '26

15 Jun '26

Hi all, We had a donation of reference books on Quaker American genealogy that we just don't have room for in our collection. If they seem like a good fit for your library, let me know and I will send them your way via RIDES. Titles are listed below. Photo is attached. *Encyclopedia** of American Quaker Genealogy *by William Wade Hinshaw *Volume II: Pennsylvania & New Jersey* *Volume IV, Part A: Ohio* *Volume IV, Part B: Ohio* *Index* Thanks for looking! Katie VanHuis Assistant Director Coopersville Area District Library 616-837-6809 katie(a)coopersvillelibrary.org

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Upcoming Event at BPL: Gardening for Pollinators
by Mick Howey 15 Jun '26

15 Jun '26

Hello Michlib! Please join us at 7:00 PM, Monday, June 22nd as we welcome Jennifer Ott of My Thyme Gardens to Baldwin. Want to make a real difference right in your own backyard? Jennifer Ott of My Thyme Gardens introduces practical, easy steps to create a garden that supports bees, butterflies, and birds. Learn why pollinators matter, how native plants play a critical role, and which simple changes can transform your landscape into thriving habitat. Whether you have a small yard or a large space, you’ll leave with clear, actionable ideas to plant with purpose and grow a garden that gives back to the ecosystem. Registration required. Hybrid event. Attend in person (with an IN-PERSON ticket) or virtually (with a VIRTUAL ticket). Tap here <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/bqR7MQHdMZ/instances/UGstI7bSe…> to register. Jennifer Ott is the owner of My Thyme Gardens—a dedicated advocate for ecological gardening and resilient, thriving landscapes. With years of hands-on experience and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, Jennifer offers tailored garden coaching, practical education, and thoughtful perennial designs. Hope to see you there! Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/

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Register now for Supervisor Series & wellbeing workshops!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 15 Jun '26

15 Jun '26

Registration is open now for two summer workshops in MCLS’s popular Supervisor Series, and a wellbeing-focused workshop in December. These engaging, interactive virtual workshops include group activities, individual reflection, discussions, and hands-on practice on a variety of important skills for today’s library leaders. Learning to Manage for New Managers (4 contact hours): Thursday, July 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central). This workshop is designed to help minimize your stress and walk you through the process of management by targeting five specific areas. You’ll learn to successfully handle staff, projects, performance, conflict, and yourself as you evaluate and continuously improve your effectiveness as a manager. Register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/69b032c4a4cc726fe4bb0608 Effective Communication Strategies for Managers (4 contact hours): Thursday, August 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central). This workshop will teach you how to be relatable, respectable, dependable, and communicative. As a result, you will be able to have a clear direction, meet your employees’ needs, handle difficult conversations with ease, and boost your assertiveness as a boss. Register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/69b03317a4cc726fe4bb453e Wellbeing for Libraries: Empowering Yourself & Others (3 contact hours): Thursday, December 3, 1-4 p.m. Eastern (noon to 3 p.m. Central). This workshop explores concepts of flexibility, autonomy, respect, and work-life harmony. You’ll have the opportunity to consider how to make positive changes in your work life, and empower yourself and those around you to boost their productivity, cultivate resilience, and become more engaged with the library and the community. Register at https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/69b0336aa4cc726fe4bb70a8 These workshops are held on Zoom and facilitated by MCLS Library Strategist Jenny Kobiela-Mondor. Workshops are worth contact hours for professional development, and are eligible for SCHECHs for Michigan school library staff. For more information or to see all of MCLS’s workshop offerings, visit https://store.mcls.org. Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:dbf3b8f2-76fc-4b1b-8352-e24833f642ba] Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | <https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclsorg>

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It’s Here! Mental Health America’s 2026 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit
by Mary Jo Vortkamp 15 Jun '26

15 Jun '26

Hi Team, I hope you find this helpful. The social media graphics are especially nice! Take care MJ Mary Jo Vortkamp B.A., M.L.I.S. She/Her Manager and Children's/Teen Librarian Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 13651 E. McNichols Detroit MI 48205 313-481-1741 Hours: M, W, F 10-6 T & Th 12-8 (Summer Hours) ________________________________ From: Mental Health America <mhapostmaster(a)mhanational.org> Sent: Monday, June 15, 2026 1:01 PM To: Mary Jo Vortkamp <mvortkamp(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org> Subject: It’s Here! MHA’s 2026 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Detroit Public Library. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Download MHA's free BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit, available now in English and Spanish. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [https://default.salsalabs.org/X11cea2a9-6a86-45d5-9abb-a485ca99a17c/dea6f9c…] [https://default.salsalabs.org/11cea2a9-6a86-45d5-9abb-a485ca99a17c/50ddb7d8…] [https://default.salsalabs.org/11cea2a9-6a86-45d5-9abb-a485ca99a17c/7eae0eea…]<https://default.salsalabs.org/Te99ac48e-111d-4a12-9a54-82a1ff870b38/dea6f9c…> July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and Mental Health America's 2026 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit is now available<https://default.salsalabs.org/T0a0f9684-50c4-4c27-840b-154f3116856d/dea6f9c…>. This year's toolkit is designed to help communities of color have more good days by finding moments of good despite ongoing stress, strengthening connections in trusted spaces, and supporting everyday mental health conversations. The toolkit is available in both English and Spanish. Whether you're looking for materials to share in your community, or support for yourself or someone you care about, the toolkit includes ready-to-use resources that can help you: * Save time sharing mental health information with ready-to-use messages, social media content, printable educational materials, and outreach resources * Start meaningful conversations about mental health with practical tools for checking in with friends, family members, community members, and young people * Find information, support, and culturally responsive resources for yourself or someone you care about Explore the toolkit<https://default.salsalabs.org/T6cf03285-45fd-46dd-beed-08f40e57c42b/dea6f9c…> Mental Health America 500 Montgomery Street, Ste 820 | Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 684-7722 | info(a)mhanational.org [https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/public/images/icons/medium-auto_facebook2…]<https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthamerica/> [https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/public/images/icons/medium-auto_twitter2.…] <https://twitter.com/intent/follow?screen_name=MentalHealthAm> [https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/public/images/icons/medium-auto_instagram…] <https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica/> [https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/public/images/icons/medium-auto_youtube3.…] <https://www.youtube.com/c/mentalhealthamerica/?sub_confirmation=1> [https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/public/images/icons/medium-auto_linkedin.…] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-america/> Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser<https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/2026bipoclaunch?wvpId=dea6f9cd-182b-441e-…> Unsubscribe<https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/manage-your-subscription?eId=11cea2a9-6a8…> or Manage Your Preferences<https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/manage-your-subscription?eId=11cea2a9-6a8…>

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