July 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

There is still time to register for the following July workshops: Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basic<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0b6845184942480139669a> 3-day class, July 14-16, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) BIBFRAME Applications<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914faf5e5df27d0b0d50460> 1-day class, July 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Copy Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0b69b9184942480139cb3a> 3-day class, July 21-23, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Supervisor Series: Learning to Manage for New Managers<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/69b032c4a4cc726fe4bb0608> JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 1-day class, July 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eastern (9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central) Original Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0b6ceb18494248013a855f> 3-day class, July 28-30, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) For these 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/> Upon completion of workshop and verified attendance, a Certificate of Completion will be issued listing Contact Hours earned. For most MCLS workshops, these can be used to earn LEUs (IN), PGPs (IN), and SCECHs (MI) *************************************** 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/mclsorg>

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free online astronomy program: Carl Sagan and the Popularization of Astronomy
by Jennifer Dye 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

No, this is not an unintentional repetition. We had a cascade of technical problems (I am almost at the point of finding them humorous), so rescheduled for the convenience of the people who were attending on June 23. You would be welcome to join us. Local astronomer Ken Bertin joins us again to profile Carl Sagan and his influence on popular perceptions of astronomy. Tuesday, July 7 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-carl-sagan-rescheduled.eventbrite.com The program will be recorded, and should be available on the Detroit Public Library YouTube channel within a few weeks. We now have a virtual channel just for the astronomy programs: https://bit.ly/DPLAstronomy Jennifer Jennifer Dye Cataloger Detroit Public Library Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1392

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HR, Payroll, and Timekeeping Vendors
by Wayne, Danah 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

Good Afternoon, We are exploring some different software for HR, payroll, and timekeeping. We currently use UKG Ready and have around 150 employees. Does anyone currently use Paylocity or Rippling? Can you tell me what you like/dislike. Also open to hearing other suggestions and what you like/dislike. Thank you! Danah D Wayne Human Resources Manager Jackson District Library O: 517-905-1306 C: 517-936-7576 wayned(a)myjdl.com<mailto:wayned@myjdl.com> [cid:6935b5af-acee-42aa-82c3-224bd5eac53e]

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Common Tech Help Questions
by Anna Merritt 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

Hi All, Our library is starting tech help appointments this fall. For those who offer tech help, *what are some the most common questions you get?* Thanks! -- *Anna Merritt* *Assistant Director/Interloan/Adult Programming* *Richland Community Library* 8951 Park Street l Richland MI 49083 richlandlibrary.org l zv283

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Active Patron Account Periods
by T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

Good afternoon, For public libraries, when you issue a new library card or renew an account, for what period is it considered active before it expires/goes inactive? One year? Two years? More? What period, if any, do you use for expired patron account maintenance? Ex: Purge all accounts expired for more than two years vs. purge all accounts expired at the time the report runs. How often do you perform expired patron account maintenance? Annually, more frequently, or less frequently? Thank you, Jessica Little Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 (989) 681-5141

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Practical Puppetry for Powerful Programs
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

Ready to Read Michigan Presents... Practical Puppetry for Powerful Programs! Adding puppetry to library programs can engage learners, promote inclusive environments, breathe life into timeless classics, lift up diverse stories, and ignite imaginations. But who has time for memorizing lines, the budget for exotic supplies, or the opportunity to implement long-term lesson plans? You can do it all without complicated puppet stages, formal scripts, expensive materials, or midnight oil! Experience practical puppetry activities in action. Learn what makes puppetry well-suited to library learning and which types of puppets are best-suited to different activities. Adapt a story, song, or game to include puppets. Practice your crafting and performing skills. Return to your own library inspired and prepared to add puppetry to your own programs. Participants will learn to: * Define puppetry and list five basic styles of puppetry. * Summarize the benefits of incorporating puppetry into library learning. * Consider the role of puppetry to create engaging and inclusive experiences. * Employ frameworks to match the type of puppet best suited to a given opportunity and adapt existing stories, songs, and content to puppetry. * Interpret and present an existing story, song, or fingerplay using puppetry. * Apply examples of practical puppetry in programs. Registration Details: This in-person workshop runs from 9:30 - 5:00 pm EST, with lunch provided. Space is limited and there is a $35.00 fee to attend, payment for either workshop location is due by September 7th. * Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Delta Township District Library<https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Lk3hPuKGboAsqBc6>, register here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… * Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library<https://maps.app.goo.gl/FedCQNFqQzGn1Zcv6>, register here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… Instructor: [cid:ab1fc7fb-4b88-40bd-a034-8b2fa471f194] Katie George (she/her) has been working in public libraries for over 20 years. She is currently the Professional Development Instructor at Howard County Library System in suburban Maryland, but she began her library career in the children's department. Katie has incorporated puppetry into library programs and events for children, teens, and adults. Before moving to library land, Katie performed with puppets at Walt Disney World and constructed puppets at VEE Corporation in MInneapolis. For two years she was the Resident Puppet Builder at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Katie earned her MA from the University of Connecticut's Puppet Arts Program and her MLS from the University of Maryland's College of Library and Information Studies. Katie has presented puppetry workshops for the Puppeteers of America, the Maryland Library Association, the American Library Association, and in other venues. This program is made possible by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://liblists.org/postorius/lists/miyouth.liblists.org/> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [cid:52cd94e3-7f68-4cf7-adc0-07bd65068e3d] Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. [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: June 2026
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

Good afternoon. A new list of documents has been posted to the gov docs page. It's an eclectic list this month including: - 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guides. - Diocese of Saginaw A Complete Accounting. - Wildfire smoke and health. - Selling Safe Food: The Michigan Cottage Food Law. - Federal investigations and seizures of voting records. - Cultural landscape report: South Manitou Island Life-Saving Station and Village. - A brief history of NORAD: as of 31 January 2025. - Food Insecurity and Consumer Pessimism. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/164431449/June%202026%20New%20Documents%… -- 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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Presenter Recommendation- Andrew Kercher
by Mick Howey 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

Hello Michlib! On Monday, Baldwin hosted Andrew Kercher for his talk Michigan in the American Revolution. This is the second time that we've had Andrew at the library, and he's been excellent both times. He was personable, knowledgeable and spoke with enthusiasm and passion. We were having a bit of a glitch with Zoom and Andrew rolled with it while we fixed the issue. You can find out more about Andrew by tapping the link below. https://kercher.info/ Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, 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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