August 2026 - Michlib-l

MAP: New Partner Destination!
by Jim Flury 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

All, MAP/TLN is pleased to welcome a new venue to the Michigan Activity Pass program. USS LST 393 Veteran's Museum in Muskegon is now a MAP partner destination! [ https://www.lst393.org/ | https://www.lst393.org/ ] Here are the "Terms of the MAP Pass" for USS LST 393 Veteran's Museum: MAP Pass holders receive the following discounts: $12.50 admission for an individual (non-MAP admission is $15.00) and $35.00 admission for a family of four (non-MAP admission is $40.00). The offer does not apply to private rentals, ticketed special events, field trips, fundraising events, or days when the museum is closed. The addition of USS LST 393 Veteran's Museum provides MAP patrons a second WWII ship museum option in Muskegon. The timing couldn't be better, as the other Muskegon based MAP partner WWII museum ship USS Silversides Submarine Museum [ https://silversidesmuseum.org/ | https://silversidesmuseum.org/ ] is currently in drydock on the other side of Lake Michigan, where it is undergoing repairs. Thank you for your continued support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Thank you to all who have completed the summer library programming survey<https://forms.gle/QKN5qduWz9QRV8nf8> <https://forms.gle/QKN5qduWz9QRV8nf8> already. Keep those responses coming so we can continue to provide resources to MI Libraries! I'll keep this week's updates short & sweet - I hope you all have some vacations lined up before Library Card Sign-up Month. Resources Raising Independent Thinkers in the Age of AI - Children & Screens Wednesday, August 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT Registration details<https://events.zoom.us/ev/AsrrYcZkw6AYNF54we4vmtmFHZhuO9SYGO3U1fU4pReaWaOPy…> <https://events.zoom.us/ev/AsrrYcZkw6AYNF54we4vmtmFHZhuO9SYGO3U1fU4pReaWaOPy…> Is AI use impacting the development of resilience, critical thinking, creativity, academic integrity, and intellectual curiosity in today’s youth? What happens to forming one’s own identity as a thinker when easy answers are just a few keyboard taps away? Join Children and Screens for “Raising Independent Thinkers in the Age of AI,” on Wednesday, August 19 at 12:00pm ET, the first webinar in our “Character Matters: Values and Resilience in the Digital Age” series. Our panel of researchers and thought leaders will engage in a timely discussion to help parents, caregivers, and educators grapple with the challenges and opportunities AI presents in shaping children’s ability and motivation to learn new things, think critically and creatively, and persist through challenges. Citizen Science Champion Training Opportunities The Foundations of Citizen Science<https://scistarter.org/training-foundations> badge is awarded to individuals who have translated their curiosity into impact by demonstrating foundational citizen science skills and contributing to advancing scientific research on the SciStarter platform. After earning the Foundations of Citizen Science digital badge, you’re eligible to become a Citizen Science Champion<https://scistarter.org/training-champion>. By completing the Citizen Science Champions training, you’ll be prepared to help others discover opportunities to participate in real scientific research. Becoming a Champion also makes you eligible to apply to become a SciStarter Ambassador<https://scistarter.org/ambassador>. Introduction to Libraries as Hubs for Citizen & Community Science Date: Tuesday, September 15 Time: 11:00 am PT | 2:00 pm ET Register<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DO1TemB3TbGCe6nWK5iw3Q#/registrati…> Explore how libraries across the country are engaging their communities through citizen science. Learn about the program’s history, impact, and future goals—and discover ideas and inspiration to help you get started. Bonus! Get an exclusive preview of Citizen Science Month this April, including new resources and ideas to help your library start planning early. It's never too early to prepare! WebJunction Resources THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 Messy on purpose: The power of playful learning for children 3:00 – 4:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (UTC -4) Splatter painting indoors and a sand table out on the floor for an entire month!? These things really happen in the Youth & Family Services department at the Kenosha Public Library! Learn how making a mess can benefit your patrons, why to embrace it, and how others have managed it. Presented by: * Heather Thompason, Kenosha Public Library, Youth and Family Services Department * Shawn Wolf, Kenosha Public Library, Youth and Family Services Department Registration & Details: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/messy-on-purpose.html Start slow, build trust: Eight practical tips for new teen librarians<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/new-teen-librarians.html> Teen librarians can be a trusted source of support for teens as they navigate adolescence, and starting a new role as a teen librarian can feel both exciting and daunting. But the key to working with teens is building trust: show up in their spaces, listen, demonstrate that you value them, and follow through on things that you say you’ll do. If you are new to teen librarianship, these eight tips can offer a road map to build confidence, strengthen key skills, and begin to establish trust with teens that will be the foundation for success. 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. 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… This program is made possible by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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. [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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Free Chinese Youth Books
by Suzanne Tison 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

We received a large donation of youth Chinese books. It is more than we can enjoy. Attached is a list of available titles. Please respond off list with the letter designation/title and your library name and RIDES code. -Suzanne [cid:b673d203-ac40-473f-a87d-1eb0168f259f] Suzanne Tison Youth Services Librarian Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext 424 orionlibrary.org

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You're invited: become a Gathering Partner today
by Estee Schlenner 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Michigan Humanities is thrilled to launch the Great Michigan Gathering<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-gathering/>! This free, three-year statewide initiative builds community through the art of intentional gathering. Through a series of free programs, resources, and partnerships, the Great Michigan Gathering aims to unite communities across the state. Each year deepens the work of the previous year by using a framework that builds on connection, awareness, sharing, understanding, truth, and growth. It all begins October 8 at The Henry Ford. We’re kicking off our new initiative with an event featuring Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, whose work inspired the focus of this initiative. The event will be livestreamed to 100 community watch parties across Michigan. We want yours to be one of them. What is a Gathering Partner? The Great Michigan Gathering is built for organizations like yours, whose mission centers on bringing people together. As a Gathering Partner, you'll have access to: * A statewide network of organizations doing this work across Michigan. * Discussion guides and facilitation tools to lead meaningful conversations at your gatherings. * Personalized marketing materials to promote programming in your community. * The opportunity to apply for a Gathering Grant to bring public humanities programming to your community. Grants will be available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and Michigan Humanities will reach out to registered Gathering Partners when funding is available. How can your organization get involved right now? * Attend the October 8 kickoff<https://luma.com/uhmovy2o> at The Henry Ford, or host a watch party in your community that evening. * Share this invitation with other organizations in your network that should be part of this movement. Ready to join us? Register to become a Gathering Partner here.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwl0hTTeVQiwpqdDYMHbjA6AgAe746BiH…> Please reach out to me with any questions! I'd love to hear from you. Best, Estee Estee Nisbet (she/her/hers) Communications and Development Officer | eschlenner(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:eschlenner@mihumanities.org> Connecting, Sharing, Growing [A blue and white badge with gold ribbon Description automatically generated] Michigan Humanities PO Box 91 Marshall, MI 49068 Website<http://michiganhumanities.org> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mihumanities/?hl=en> Mission: Bringing people together through stories, histories, cultures, and conversations.

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Time keeping recommendations
by Elizabeth Kish 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Hello! I am interested in learning about what time keeping tools municipal libraries around the state are using. We are looking for something that includes * An easy clocking in/ clocking out interface * Automatic time rounding taking in account payroll standards * The ability to easily retain and share this information with our city's payroll department Thank you for your help! Liz Kish (she/her/hers) Experience Team Leader East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd | East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6943 | ekish(a)elpl.org The East Lansing Public Library is an active member of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative!<https://www.sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/>

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Ballot ask results ODPL new additional 1.0 millage
by aestelle otsegolibrary.org 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Just sharing... Unofficial Results for Otsego District Public Library from Millage ask this past Tuesday. Approved for a new 1.0 Additional Operating Millage in Perpetuity 56% yes / 44% no [cid:image002.png@01DD2595.E147D940] ODPL had not asked for additional operating funds in 30 years. The last ask was in 1996 when minimum wage was $3.35/hour and we operated a facility less than half the size of current facility. We have been operating on 0.9502. We are grateful for the community support on this millage to keep pace with minimum wage increases, maintain our aging facility and restore our fund balance. Our current facility was built in 2009 and this winter is our last payment on our construction bonds for it. This was my first millage campaign in 20+ years in libraries as I have always been at libraries with millages in perpetuity. It was a great experience and I learned a lot! Andrea Andrea Estelle Brighten the Corner Where You Are Otsego District Public Library Director Innovate. Interact. Inspire. (269) 694-9690 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 www.otsegolibrary.org<http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> [cid:image004.png@01DD2595.E147D940]

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Don't wait - Register today for Fall Courses & Events from UW-Madison iSchool!
by UW iSchool CE 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Upcoming Online Courses * Advanced Public Library Administration, Sept 14 – Dec 6 * Basic Public Library Administration, Sept 14 – Dec 6 * Basics of Cataloging, Sept 21 – Nov 15 * Public and Community Library Services, Sept 21 – Dec 13 * Making a Collection Count: Collection Management Basics, Sept 28 – Nov 22 * Libraries and the Customer Experience, Oct 26 – Nov 22 * Bringing the Science of Reading into Library Storytimes and Play Spaces, Oct 5 – Nov 15 * Updated! Core Skills for Youth Services, Oct 19 – Dec 13 * Updated! Genealogy for Library, Archives and Museum Services, Nov 2 – Dec 13 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> -- Back in Circulation: A Conference For Managers And Staff In Access And Circulation Services Oct. 5-6, 2026 In-Person Conference Register today: go.wisc.edu/6qf0ko<https://go.wisc.edu/6qf0ko> Join us in Madison, WI for Back in Circulation 2026! This year's conference will include sessions on inclusive supervision, training student employees, best practices for customer service, streamlining workflows, and more! Bobbi Newman will kick things off with her keynote Monday morning. -- Indigenizing Information Institutions - Fall Webinar Series Webinar Series Register today: go.wisc.edu/3ie9p2<https://go.wisc.edu/3ie9p2> What does it look like to truly Indigenize the structures of our libraries, archives, and museums? Indigenizing Information Institutions is a webinar series designed for librarians and information professionals across all sectors who are committed to centering Indigenous knowledge, protocols, and sovereignty within their collections and services. This series bridges the gap between traditional library and information practices and Indigenous ways of knowing. Whether you are working within a Tribal Nation or managing Indigenous materials in a public or academic institution, these sessions provide the critical framework and practical tools needed to move beyond “inclusion” and toward a transformative model of stewardship. * Beyond Ownership: Indigenous Data Sovereignty and the Future of Stewardship * Teaching Indigenous Knowledge in Non-Tribal Academic Courses * Beyond Networking: Building Community Through Indigenous Archival Practice and Professional Service * Centering Indigenous Voices: Inside the Library of Congress Indigenous Subject Headings Project -- Tech Crash Course: Data & Information Privacy Webinar Series Register today: go.wisc.edu/d18e26<https://go.wisc.edu/d18e26> Join experts for a series of engaging and practical webinars on data and information privacy. Whether you are exploring ways your library can better protect patron privacy or looking for strategies to educate your patrons, you’ll find a session that meets your needs. * Protecting Patrons’ Data Privacy with Digital Vendors * Data Privacy Disco: Creating Engaging Data Programming for Library Patrons * Data and Information Privacy in Practice: A Faculty Panel Discussion -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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College Library Director Mentorship Program
by Elise J Bohn 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Sharing on behalf of the College Library Director Mentorship Program. I was a member of the 2019/2021 cohort. As a newly appointed library director in 2019 this was the best initial investment in my professional development. Participating in the CLDMP was exactly what I needed. I gained access to varying perspectives, problem‑solving approaches, resource sharing, a growing collective knowledge base, support systems, networking opportunities, connections, and lasting friendships. I strongly recommend this program to a new College Library Director. There are still openings for the 2026 program. Please consider or encourage a new colleague to join the College Library Director Mentoring Program. The program, now in its 33nd year, is designed to enhance leadership capabilities of new college library directors, and to help them meet the unique challenges involved in directing libraries in small colleges. First year directors are assigned a mentor to listen and provide support throughout the year. There is also a series of webinars and a 3-day seminar in the spring. Topics are based on participants’ needs and may include planning, campus politics, and leadership issues. Applicants must be new directors at a small college library (fewer than 3500 undergraduate FTE with at least a 4-year degree program) and cannot have previously been a director at a small college library. Interim directors are not eligible. Additional information about qualifications and the application process is available on the Program website: https://acrl.ala.org/dirmentoring/ If you are interested in applying for the 2026-2027 cohort, please fill out the application form on the website: https://acrl.ala.org/dirmentoring/for-applicants/application-form Tuition is $1325 which includes mentor matching, 3 webinars, membership on a listserv of past participants, and a 3 day in person seminar. The deadline is August 1, 2026 - Extended. The cohort is limited to 15 participants. Because 2027 is an ACRL year, the 2027 cohort seminar will be in Portland, Oregon April 4th-7th host institution: University of Portland. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Co-Directors Lisa N. Johnston CLDMP co-director/cohort 2015-16 Eckerd College johnstln(a)eckerd.edu 727-864-8206 Melissa Jadlos CLDMP co-director/cohort 2006-07 Former Director Lavery Library St. John Fisher University mjadlos(a)sjf.edu 585-226-9039 All the best, Elise Elise J. Bohn, MSIS Associate Director | University Libraries and Archives KCAD | 17 Fountain St NW | Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Office 616.259.1123 | elisebohn(a)ferris.edu<mailto:elisebohn@ferris.edu> Pronouns – She, Her, Hers Positivity, Patience, and Quiet Persistence [Cobrands_University-Libraries-and-Archives_Cobrand_Horizontal_OneColor_Bulldog.png]

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Register now for the MCLS Members Annual Event!
by Mary Ruthko 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Please excuse cross-posting. Join MCLS for a day of hands-on learning and collaboration at the 2026 Members Annual Event! [cid:f9e2a7d6-0462-420e-90fa-c239b3e9cbbc] Event Details Presenters: Kate McDowell (keynote) and Thom Fladung (workshop)Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Attendance options: * In-person<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a3ad2a112cf4632f8b544bb> – full program: 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern * Virtual <https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a5148206905bd52ff9c7080> – opening remarks & keynote address: 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. Eastern Location: St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center 305 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 Google Maps<https://maps.app.goo.gl/kyANG4PQtFnWR5MP6> ________________________________ Registration Opens at 8 a.m. on July 15, 2026 Choose how to attend: • In person (REGISTER HERE<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a3ad2a112cf4632f8b544bb>) Register by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18 $75 per person (includes a light breakfast, lunch, and beverages) • Virtual (REGISTER HERE<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a5148206905bd52ff9c7080>) Register by 12 p.m. on Oct. 7 $25 per person to participate in the opening remarks and keynote live on Zoom Registration is limited and open to anyone from an MCLS member organization. Check your membership status here<https://www.mcls.org/about-mcls/member-libraries/>. Not a member? Join today<https://members.mcls.org/w/mlcforms/membership_application_form.cfm>! ________________________________ Overnight Accommodations MCLS has secured a special group rate of $149.00 USD at the following nearby hotel: Aloft by Marriott South Bend 111 N Main St., South Bend, IN 46601 Phone: 574-288-8000 Google Maps<https://maps.app.goo.gl/DBCNfGAegMAead1KA> Check In: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Check Out: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Hotel reservation link<https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1775169333689&key=GRP&app=resvlink> The last day to book your stay<https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1775169333689&key=GRP&app=resvlink> at the special group rate is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. ________________________________ About the Program Agenda Times are Eastern (local time) and subject to change. 9:15 a.m. Registration/ light breakfast (fruit, pastries, and beverages) 10 a.m. Opening remarks by MCLS 10:30 a.m. Keynote: Data Storytelling in Libraries presented by Kate McDowell 11:30 a.m. Workshop: Crisis Communication with Thom Fladung 12:30 p.m. Lunch (taco bar, dessert, and beverages) 1:30 p.m. Workshop: Crisis Communication with Thom Fladung 3 p.m. Wrap-up Experiential library tours (times TBD) St. Joseph County Public Library is planning a unique tour experience for in-person attendees! Learn more about the resources, services, and spaces that SJCPL’s Main Library has to offer on a staff led tour. Highlights will include: * The Youth Services Department * The library’s new bookmobile, The Dream Machine * Studio 304 * A hands-on learning activity in the Local & Family History Department * Crisis Intervention staff, including the library’s in-house social worker, will also be available to discuss how SJCPL has moved to a trauma informed approach when interacting with patrons. Note: tour times will be determined based on feedback from the event registration form<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a3ad2a112cf4632f8b544bb>. Keynote Address [https://members.mcls.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kate-McDowell.com_…] Photo credit: KateMcDowell.com<https://www.katemcdowell.com/> Kate McDowell, author and professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign will present on data storytelling in libraries. About Kate McDowell Professor Kate McDowell focuses on storytelling as information research, social justice storytelling, and how the history of library storytelling can enhance contemporary data storytelling. Her projects engage contexts such as public libraries, non-profit fundraising, and health misinformation in online discourse. This research takes many forms, from publications to storytelling workshops and toolkits to research roles with international coalitions and working groups. She leads the nationally-funded Data Storytelling Toolkit for Librarians<https://asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/asi.24466> project to equip libraries with narrative tools for data-informed advocacy, which has been used by over 5,000 librarians in over 50 countries so far. Her book for libraries, Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries: Crafting Ethical Narratives for Advocacy and Impact<https://alastore.ala.org/critdatst>, came out in 2025. Read more about Kate McDowell on her website<https://www.katemcdowell.com/about.html>. Workshop: Putting Crisis Communications in Play [Photo of Thom Fladung] Photo credit: crisiscommunications.com<https://www.crisiscommunications.com/> Thom Fladung will lead a hands-on workshop on crisis communication best practices and techniques including brainstorming key messages and participating in mock interviews, to help you prepare for any media interview or public speaking opportunity. With his practical approach to instruction and years of experience, you will walk away with pragmatic tips and best practices that you can put into play immediately to effectively communicate during a crisis. About Thom Fladung Thom Fladung serves as managing partner for Hennes Communications. He brings more than 33 years of daily newspaper and digital media experience to the agency, having served as a top editor at some of the nation’s largest newspapers such as the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Detroit Free Press. Over the past decade, Fladung has also played a lead role in helping newsrooms enter the digital age, including web, social media and handheld digital devices. Thom is an expert at crafting effective, strategic messages on hard deadlines. He is also experienced at quickly evaluating, assembling and disseminating information – crisis management skills that are critically important for clients coping with reputation management issues and breaking crises. In 2017, Thom received the Communicator of the Year award from the International Association of Business Communicators. Learn more about Thom on the Hennes Communication website<http://crisiscommunications.com/>. ________________________________ Special thanks to our location sponsor [https://members.mcls.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SJCPL-Logo-300x160…]<https://sjcpl.org/>

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Older Law Books
by Laura Orlowski 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

We had a lawyer's family donate several boxes of older Michigan Law Books - desperate to save them from a landfill. I have no idea if they can be useful to anyone. Most of these volumes are from the late 1980s and 1990s. Some of the titles: Michigan Statutes Annotated Madden & Owen Products Liability Michigan Pleading and Practice Michigan Civil Jurisprudence Cyclopedia of Trial Practice If someone can let me know if these might be useful or not, I would appreciate it. If you know someone that might be interested, I can send a full list of titles and volumes. Thanks for your help, -Laura Orlowski, Library Director Jonesville District Library 517-849-9701 info(a)jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org

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