July 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

New Marketing and Communications Training Content Added to Library of Michigan's Niche Academy from Cordelia Anderson Consulting!
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Hello Michigan Library Staff! We've just added statewide access to self-paced training and tutorials from Cordelia Anderson Consulting! Cordelia Anderson is a library marketing and communications consultant and the author of Library Marketing and Communications: Strategies to Increase Relevance and Results<https://cordeliaandersonconsulting.com/my-books/> (ALA Editions, 2021) and Positioning Your Library for the 21st Century: Strategies for Engagement, Relevance, and Sustainability<https://cordeliaandersonconsulting.com/my-books/> (Elsevier, 2026). She is a seasoned marketing and communications executive with 20+ years of experience. We're looking forward to Michigan libraries having these resources on topics like Building a Marketing & Communications Plan, Transforming Your Library's Content Planning, Library Signage: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and more! Please reach out if you have any issues accessing these resources. If you have not used Niche Academy, via the Library of Michigan, you can request an account by clicking on the link from our continuing education page: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/cehere These resources are available to all Michigan library staff and trustees. When you request access to Niche Academy, our staff will approve that access within 1-2 business days. The full list of included tutorials is: * Building a Marketing & Communications Plan (8 parts) * Social Media Best Practices for Libraries * Social Media Strategies for Your Library * Simple but Scroll-Stopping Library Videos * Using Google Earth Studio & Canva * Marketing Services, Collections, Spaces, & More * Making a Case for Email Marketing at Your Library * Best Practices for Creating & Marketing Programs * Crisis Preparedness for Libraries * Creating an Integrated Marketing Campaign * Transforming Your Library's Content Planning * Strengthening Your Library's Brand * Getting and Keeping New Library Customers * 5 Key Elements of Successful Library Projects * Library Signage: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly * Navigating Personality Types and Styles * Strengthening Communities: Effective Outreach and Partnerships for Libraries Have a great day! Andrea 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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[JOB POSTING] Part-Time Youth Librarian
by Michael McEvoy 20 Jul '26

20 Jul '26

Apply Online at: https://northvillelibrary .bamboohr.com/careers/37?source=aWQ9MTg%3D The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, creative and innovative Youth Services Librarian to join our community-focused team. In this role, you will champion early literacy, foster a love of reading, and connect with youth of all ages through engaging outreach and dynamic library programming. Position Overview: - Hours: Part-time (24 hours per week). - Classification: Union position. 🌟 Perks & Benefits: - Time Off: Paid vacation, 9 paid official holidays, annual sick leave allowance, personal business time. - Professional Growth: Employer-paid professional development and conferences, professional memberships, Annual Staff Development Day (a fun, official non-working day dedicated to team learning). - Health & Wellness: 90% employer-paid medical and vision insurance for union employees, 100% paid dental insurance, 100% paid short-term disability and long-term disability. - Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for you and your family. - The People: Work alongside supportive and dedicated enthusiasts who genuinely love helping others and always have each other's backs. Essential Qualifications: - Programming & Outreach: Develop, implement, and host engaging youth programs, including story times, Summer Reading, STEAM activities, crafts, and hosting performers. Participate in community and school outreach. - Collection Development: Develop and maintain youth collection areas by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials. - Reference & Instruction: Provide reference, readers' advisory, and information literacy support to users of all ages at the Information and Reference Desks. - Leadership & Operations: Serve as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned and recommend changes to services based on emerging library trends. Required Qualifications: - Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution. - Experience: Strong public service orientation and a deep commitment to serving youth patrons. - Knowledge: Familiarity with both current and classic youth literature, pop culture, and social trends. Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, online research databases, social media, and emerging library technologies. - Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Physical Demands: - Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch. - Must have the ability to lift and move library supplies or media materials weighing up to 40 pounds and frequently push or pull loaded book carts throughout the facility. Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited program (with at least one year completed) will be considered. Deadline for application: July 31, 2026 Apply Online at: https://northvillelibrary .bamboohr.com/careers/37?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

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[Employment Opportunity] Materials Services Assistant Department Head (i.e. Technical Services)
by BTPL Careers 20 Jul '26

20 Jul '26

Greetings-- Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and experienced individual to serve as our Materials Services Assistant Department Head. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library with a service population of 44,000+ people and an $11 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library, its collections, services, and the programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment. POSITION TITLE: Assistant Department Head, Materials Services DEPARTMENT: Materials Services, reporting to the Materials Services Department Head HOURS: Full-time, 37.50 hours per week including nights and weekends on a flexible basis. WAGE & BENEFITS: $32.31-$45.23 per hour, with an increase upon successfully completing a 90-day orientation period. Paid time-off benefits include vacation, sick, personal business, holiday, emergency time, and paid parental leave. Health Insurance, Dental and Optical Insurance, Term Life and Disability Income Insurance provided. Defined contribution retirement plan and retiree health savings plan offered. Employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Professional membership and opportunities to participate in professional development are also available. For more information, go to the posting: https://bloomfieldtwp.bamboohr.com/careers/73 Open through Monday, August 3. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment/

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Canton Public Library Job Opening - IS Operations Assistant
by Sean Bewick 20 Jul '26

20 Jul '26

Canton Public Library is seeking someone who finds joy in discovering creative solutions and bringing order to chaos to join the Information Services Department as an Operations Assistant. This position partners with the Department Head and Librarian Managers to facilitate the day-to-day work of a busy department, helping it stay organized, well-stocked and on top of everything that goes into connecting the community on a daily basis, such as ordering supplies, maintaining storage spaces, reconciling calendars and tracking expenditures. Successful candidates for this position will possess intermediate clerical abilities, a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. This position offers a supportive, friendly work environment, flexible scheduling and partial remote work opportunities. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * Twenty-five to twenty-eight (25-28) hours per week * $19.85-$23.79 per hour * Paid vacation accrual with one week of vacation available upon hire * Annual sick leave allowance * Paid holidays: nine official holidays, plus three discretionary holidays and your birthday * Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stellar Staff Award program, Longevity Awards and an active Social Committee 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 9:00 PM on Wednesday, August 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 posting or visit the CPL Jobs and Volunteering page<https://www.cantonpl.org/jobs/>. Thank you, [cid:9ed411bf-b1a8-4129-9040-b261b63389d9] 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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NEW: Deputy Director search - Charles County Public Library (MD)
by Beth Barker 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

Deputy Director - Charles County Public Library (MD) Charles County Public Library<https://ccplonline.org/> seeks a collaborative, service-oriented, and operationally skilled leader to serve as its next Deputy Director. Guided by its mission to create opportunities for the community to engage, discover, and learn. CCPL is a trusted Charles County anchor that enhances lives and supports communities through welcoming library spaces, responsive public service, strong collections, technology access, programming, and community connection. CCPL includes four library branches located in La Plata, Indian Head, and Waldorf, as well as a branch inside the Charles County Detention Center and a 24-hour library kiosk at the Nanjemoy Community Center. Plans are underway for a new 28,00 square foot La Plata Library, with a budget of more than $23 million. CCPL also brings its services directly into the community through a fleet of outreach vehicles, including a Mobile Library truck, the Discovery Lab technology-focused sprinter van, and a smaller Outreach Van. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director provides systemwide leadership for library operations and public services across CCPL. This position plays a key role in supporting branch operations, customer service, collections, programming, public technology, facilities, data services, and day-to-day operational effectiveness while helping translate organizational priorities into consistent, high-quality service across the Library. The Deputy Director supervises assigned managers and staff, including branch management, collection development, and data services staff, and works collaboratively across departments to support communication, accountability, professional development, and effective decision-making. The Deputy Director also assists the Executive Director with budget development, strategic planning, policy recommendations, capital planning, Board matters, organizational initiatives, and special projects, and serves as acting Executive Director when designated. The ideal candidate will be a sensible, steady library leader who enjoys collaborating across departments, leading managers and staff, solving operational challenges, and strengthening public service. They will bring strong management and communication skills, sound judgment and accountability, experience with public library operations, and a commitment to excellent library service. Leadership experience that includes fostering constructive labor-management relations in a unionized environment will be especially valuable as CCPL navigates its newly unionized workplace. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County with a population of more than 175,000 residents, offers a distinctive mix of historic communities, natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and regional access. Residents enjoy more than 28,000 acres of parks, recreation facilities, and open space, along with trails, boat ramps, fishing access, arts and community events, and notable destinations such as Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, Historic Port Tobacco, and sites connected to Maryland's Underground Railroad history. With La Plata as the county seat and Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the Chesapeake Bay region within reach, Charles County offers an appealing balance of community connection, affordability, history, and access to the broader metropolitan area. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution; a minimum of five years of management experience; and the ability to obtain and maintain Professional Librarian Certification<https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dee/certification/apply/publi…> from the Maryland State Department of Education within six months of hire. Preferred qualifications include five years of public library management experience, preferably in an administrative role within a mid-sized or large library system; experience working in a unionized environment; and labor negotiation experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered. Compensation: The salary range is $113,400-$148,400. An excellent fringe benefits package is included. Interested candidates may apply here<https://ccplonline.org/about/careers/> (https://ccplonline.org/about/careers/) This position closes on Sunday, August 23. Visit our website<https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/> (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Employment Opportunity: Library Director - St. Marys, OH
by Janelle Thomas 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

*Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.* The Board of Trustees of the St. Marys Community Public Library seeks an experienced, visionary leader for our next director. As Library Director, you will provide strategic leadership for the organization while serving as a visible and engaged leader within the community. The successful candidate will foster strong relationships with staff, patrons, community organizations, local government, and other stakeholders, ensuring the library continues to meet the evolving needs of those it serves. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must possess: · Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program. · A minimum of 4 years of library experience with progressive levels of responsibility. · Two years of supervisory experience. · Ability to work day, evening and weekend hours. · Access to transportation The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of the library and its staff of 17 employees. Although the work schedule is flexible, the applicant will be expected to work some evenings and weekends. The library is part of the Serving Every Ohioan library consortium. SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Service Center, located in Caldwell, is a branch of the State Library of Ohio, which supports a consortium of 104 Library systems at 290 service points throughout 52 counties across Ohio using the OPLIN network. SEO supports a centralized shared catalog database that includes over 8.1 million items with a patron database of nearly one million users, with an annual circulation of over 15 million. St Marys is a historic canal town located on the Buckeye Trail with a population of 8,400. Located in a rural community with a small-industry base, St. Marys is within driving distance of Ft. Wayne, Lima, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo. The St Marys Community Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kristina Boroff, Fiscal Officer, 140 South Chestnut Street, St Marys, Ohio 45885 or by email to kboroff(a)seolibraries.org by September 30, 2026. Anticipated start date is December 1, 2026. *_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Janelle Thomas (she/her/hers) **| *Executive Director *| *The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 | jthomas(a)norweld.org *My work day may look different than your work day. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside your normal working hours.* *This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*

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Cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

There is still time to register for the following workshop: Original Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0b6ceb18494248013a855f> JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 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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Cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by MCLS Training 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

There is still time to register for the following workshop: Original Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0b6ceb18494248013a855f> JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 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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Bookkeeping
by Cierra Bakovka 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

Hi all, Class 3 library here. We've had an outside company do our accounting for the last 5ish years. We've switched companies a couple times due to numerous mistakes and deadline issues and are most likely parting ways with our current company at the end of the year. While I do have a certificate in library financial management, the board is worried that me taking it all on will be overwhelming on top of the other projects we're working on (plus having another set of eyes is nice for internal controls). Besides switching companies again or having me takeover the accounting, the board is also wanting to look into hiring a bookkeeper for a few hours a month. Have any similar sized libraries done this? How did it go? What did it look like for you? Thanks! Cierra Bakovka, MLIS She/Her Director Henika District Library 149 South Main St. Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 ext. 309 mailto:cierra@henikalibrary.org

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Announcing a 4th Cohort of Conversations Worth Having for Library Leaders with Library of Michigan
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

Hello! We're excited to announce a 4th cohort of the popular Conversations Worth Having for Library Leaders will be held on August 19 and 20, 2026 over Zoom led by Library Development Manager, Michelle Bradley. This 6-hour, highly interactive workshop, designed for library directors, managers, supervisors, and leaders, will help you establish communication practices that support productivity, engagement, high performance, regular feedback, positivity, and a culture of "we". To date, more than 100 Michigan library leaders have participated in a CWH cohort since 2024. We have space for 20 more library leaders in August and registration is open today<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>! This virtual workshop will take place over two interactive mornings on Zoom: * Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20 from 9 am - 12 pm each day By registering, you are committing to attending both days of training. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to participate in additional opportunities with other Michigan library CWH practitioners. So What is Conversations Worth Having? Communication remains the top issue for organizations, teams, and relationships. Most people struggle to effectively communicate when they are frustrated, angry, hurt, or facing conflict. The effects of poor communication are costly. This workshop will help you establish communication practices that will support productivity, engagement, high performance, regular feedback, positivity, and a culture of "we." Conversations Worth Having includes four modules: 1. The Power of Conversation: Understand the nature of our conversations, how they affect human being and doing, and develop your ability to choose. 2. The Art of Asking Questions: Understand the basics of Appreciative Inquiry and improve your ability to ask generative questions to foster effective communication. 3. Intentional Framing: Use positive framing to intentionally foster effective communication and continue to develop your ability to ask generative questions. 4. Step Up to Feedback: Develop the skill and the motivation to routinely seek out feedback and promptly provide effective feedback, even in the most critical of situations. At the end of this workshop, participants will: * Use generative questions to shift the dynamics of personal and workplace communication problems. * Experience flipping negative conversations to conversations worth having * Use effective feedback strategies with common workplace situations. This highly experiential course is built upon Berrett Kohler's bestseller, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement by Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros. For more information about the Conversations Worth Having Institute<https://www.conversationsworthhaving.today/> visit the CWH Institute website. 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. 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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