August 2026 - Michlib-l

Employment Opportunity: Finance and HR Manager (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 15 Aug '26

15 Aug '26

POSITION: Finance and Human Resources Manager - Full-time (35 hours per week) QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in finance or accounting (preferred). Minimum of three years professional experience. Municipal, library, or other non-profit experience preferred. Accounting software proficiency (Acumatica preferred). Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Access. Ability to work independently and assume responsibility. Absolute dedication to integrity and confidentiality. Excellent organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain benefits concepts in basic terms. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, Library Board, and vendors. High standard of work, with goal of “zero errors.” KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees the Library’s accounting activities and prepares financial statements and reports on a regular basis and as requested; Manages accounts payable activities, including but not limited to issuing purchase orders, verifying materials receipt, documenting payables, check preparation for Board signature, and updating vendor accounts; Manages the Library’s payroll process, including reviewing timecards and employee time-off balances, preparing and submitting payroll to the outside vendor, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing; Maintains personnel records, including completion of necessary paperwork for new hires and terminations; Coordinates banking activities, including deposits, bank reconciliations, and monitoring cash balances; Responsible for the administration of all employee benefit plans, such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, defined contribution plan, COBRA, etc. Facilitates annual open enrollment in conjunction with 3rd party insurance services; Maintains fixed assets/depreciation software and inventory in coordination with the Associate Library Director, IT Director, and Branch Manager; Has primary responsibility for audit preparation including year-end procedures and reports prior to audit, production of documentation at auditor’s request and other tasks as requested by auditors; Works with Executive Library Director and departmental leaders in budget preparation, forecasting, and reconciliation projects; Maintains Library’s accounting software. Coordinates with software vendor to ensure upgrades are implemented in a timely fashion and verifies post-upgrade functionality; Assists the Executive Library Director with any special financial/benefit related projects as requested; See: https://wblib.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Job-Description-Finance-and-Hu… for additional information regarding qualifications and responsibilities. SALARY RANGE: $77,259 - $92,274 depending on qualifications BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; employee assistance plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations. DEADLINE: Until filled APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at https://wblib.org/about/employment-volunteering/

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Southwest Michigan Adult Programming Round Table
by Anna Merritt 15 Aug '26

15 Aug '26

Hello All, This is a reminder that our next *Adult Program Round Table* will be: *Wednesday, August 19 at 11 AM * *Paw Paw District Library *- 609 W Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079. We will discuss *free & cheap programs*, so come ready to talk about your own! Plus, AFTER the meeting, there will be a *Materials Swap*. Bring your no-longer-needed art, craft & programming materials to swap for some new stuff! Hope to see you there! P.S. This meeting will be in-person, with no Zoom option. If you would like a copy of the notes afterward, please let me know. -- *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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Fiction Core Collection
by Kristina Knezic 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Hello All, I have the 22nd edition of the Fiction Core Collection up for grabs. Free to the first person to respond. Thank you,

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New music cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Based on requests from our registrants, MCLS is offering a new music cataloging workshop which starts September 29, 2026. We are pleased to welcome new instructor, Laikin Dantchenko, to teach this 3-day, 6-hour workshop entitled Introduction to Cataloging Printed and Recorded Music<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c6261ee5a3ec4f12340fa>. Laikin is the Music Audiovisual Metadata Assistant Librarian at Indiana University's William and Gayle Cook Music Library. To learn more about the workshop and instructor and to register, visit the workshop registration page here<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c6261ee5a3ec4f12340fa>. We look forward to this new workshop and another that Laikin will be teaching for us starting in Jan-Jun 2027 entitled Introduction to Cataloging Foreign Language Resources. For questions, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>, and we hope to see you in the workshop! *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-220-9950 training(a)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 Puppets
by Lauren Catoni-Ellis 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Hi all, BTPL just weeded our story time puppet/stuffed animal collection and we have a lot of items we do not use anymore, including some Folkmanis puppets. You can visit the library on Sunday, August 16, 12-5:30 p.m. or Monday, August 17, 1-9 p.m. if you’d like to take some to beef up your library’s supply. Photo does not include everything up for grabs, but it gives you an idea of what we have. Ask for Lauren at the Youth Desk and I’ll bring you to the goods. 😊 [Open photo] Lauren Catoni-Ellis (she/her/hers) Youth Services Assistant Department Head Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 | www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/>

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Upcoming workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

There is still time to register for this 1-day workshop! Just Enough to be Dangerous: Cataloging for Non-Catalogers<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0b7f6618494248013fb819> 1-day class, August 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store<http://store.mcls.org>. Learn about our Certificates of Library Staff Development<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> in cataloging and essential workshop skills. Earn contact hours for LEUs (IN), PGPs (IN), and SCECHs (MI) from most MCLS workshops. Please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> with any questions. *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-220-9950 training(a)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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Author Talk: Prioritize Play! with Rachael Renae
by Emily Schwartz 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Happy Friday! The Oak Park Public Library has a really great author talk coming up on the subject of creativity and adult play & I wanted to put the word out! Rachael Renae is a popular social media personality who published her first book this year on the creative practice of play and it's perfect for folks who are looking to build more of this into their daily lives in a way that does not focus on monetization. Rachael is also passionate about helping people build their own versions of a big, juicy life, and I can't wait to hear more about this topic during the book talk on Tuesday, August 18 at 6pm! Book Beat will be here too to sell copies of the book! If you'd like to join us, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/GnUHcVAEB5AV9jZt5 Thanks so much! Emily Schwartz Community Services and Reference Manager Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 248-691-7458

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Reminder: Evaluation of the Library of Michigan's LSTA activities!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Just a reminder that the survey will close on August 23rd. We appreciate it if you have a few minutes to fill it out. Thank you! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan Good afternoon everyone! Every five years, the Library of Michigan (LM) is required to complete an evaluation of its programs funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). LSTA provides federal funding for many LM programs, including MeLCat and MeL Databases, Continuing Education, Community Literacy/Summer Reading Program support, PLOUD, E-Rate, digitized local history collections, some grants, and more. Our evaluator (Carson Block Consulting) has prepared a survey to help inform the evaluation. The survey has been designed to be as brief and easy as possible for you to fill out! The time required to take this survey will depend on the number of LSTA programs that you have experience with. Each section should take about 5 minutes or less to complete. Survey Link: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/qyu3a4pf If you would like to familiarize yourself with or refresh your knowledge of LM's Programs and Goals, please review pages 5-8 of LM's Five-Year LSTA plan here: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library… Your opinion matters! Please complete the survey by Monday, August 24. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [A picture containing logo Description automatically generated] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The Michigan Teacher of the Year Program is accepting nominations through September 23. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0>. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy.<https://www.michigan.gov/mtoy> [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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[REMINDER] Marjan Kamali Author Event – Early Bird Pricing Ends Monday, August 17!
by Kelly Bennett 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Happy Friday, Library Folks! Just a quick reminder that Early Bird pricing for the Book & Author Society's fall author event featuring New York Times bestselling novelist Marjan Kamali ends this Monday, August 17 ! Be sure to lock in your seats at the discounted $30 rate before general admission increases to $35. 📅 Event Details at a Glance * Featured Author: Marjan Kamali ( The Lion Women of Tehran , The Stationery Shop ) * When: Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM * Where: Vistatech Center at Schoolcraft College (Livonia, MI) * What to Expect: Live "In Conversation" discussion hosted by Cathy Russ, followed by an audience Q&A and an in-person book signing. * Pricing: $30 Early Bird through August 17 ($35 after). Gather your colleagues, spread the word to your patrons, or organize a library book club outing! 👉 Purchase tickets online at: [ http://www.bookandauthor.org/ | www.bookandauthor.org ] Warm regards, The Book & Author Society Committee Generously sponsored by Hoopla Digital and The Library Network. Kelly Bennett (she/her/hers) Contract Services Coordinator The Library Network kbennett(a)tln.org (248) 536-3100 ext.147

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Re Mahjongg at the Library
by aldenlib＠torchlake.com 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Hello, Our library has offered a weekly Mah Jongg program since 2010. I talked to the organizer, a former staff member, about how they began. It initially had an official teacher for a few weeks; after that, the more experienced players taught newcomers. They play the American version and recommend that all players purchase the official rule card annually from the National Mah Jongg League so there is "no arguing". Not everyone owns sets, but the group itself doesn't own any; some people have more than one set and will share for awhile. Each set should have 152 tiles. They use racks and pushers. A recommended table size is 36 inches square, for elbow room. A typical card table is 32 inches. The group pooled finances to buy that size of tables a few at a time; we keep them in our storage closet. Yesterday, there were five tables full! They also bought quilted material for the table tops, and someone in the group put elastic on the corners so they'd attach under the tabletop, to quiet the clacking of the tiles. Our organizer recommends weekly meetings if possible, so players better remember how to play, especially at the beginning. The first week of every month, they bring in snacks. One person quit a few years ago because talking was allowed during play; she was looking for a more serious group. The rest enjoy the banter. So each group will probably settle into its own style. Those are our two cents. Good luck on a successful program! --- _Susan Riegler_ Susan Riegler, Director Alden District Library 231/331-4318 Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:39:47 -0400 From: Laura Orlowski <info(a)jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Mahjongg at the Library To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> Message-ID: <CAAQ6p_aQ_c=J-hL9G7wxMroUf7OReoXVVVV0cMaWv5Ucn2vK+w(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0000000000008a168106587a2bda" Hi everyone; Recently, we have had requests to start a Mahjongg group at our library. I know nothing about the actual tile game (only the online matching version). If your library offers Mahjongg, I would love to hear from you. What supplies did your library purchase? Did/do you have an instructor come teach everyone how to play? What advice can you give for a beginner library thinking about doing a Mahjongg program? Thank you for all your input! -Laura Orlowski, Library Director Jonesville District Library 517-849-9701 info(a)jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org

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