August 2026 - Michlib-l

MeL Training: EBSCO and Britannica Resources
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

Good Afternoon, Please see below for a list of upcoming MeL Training from EBSCO and Britannica. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is specific training you would be interested in! MeL Training: Back-to-School with Britannica: New Features, Fresh Possibilities (Britannica) Description: Get ready for a successful school year with the latest updates to Britannica School and Teach Britannica. In this one-hour session, explore new features, enhancements, and time-saving tools designed to support inquiry, instruction, and student engagement. Join us for a guided tour of what’s new and discover practical ways to maximize both resources in your library and classroom. Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 4:00-5:00 pm EST Register in advance for this meeting: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uv5KOHK9SxWY9I8rWP8wpQ MeL Training: EBSCOlearning Platform Redesign (EBSCO) Description: We've redesigned the LearningExpress Library and PrepSTEP user interface from the ground up, featuring a more intuitive experience, personalized recommendations, guest access, and fewer clicks to the resources learners need most. Join us for this first look! Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Time: 10:00 – 10:45 am EST Register in advance for this meeting: https://ebsco-training.zoom.us/meeting/register/sWgODol7QwWZdXrm7FTL4A MeL Training: Job & Career Accelerator's New AI-Powered Resume Builder (EBSCO) Description: Join us for a demo of the new Resume Builder, an AI-assisted tool within the Job and Career Accelerator platform that helps users create professional, career-ready resumes. It combines AI generation, expert-vetted templates, and an intuitive editor to guide users from blank page to polished resume. Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 2:00 – 2:45 pm EST Register in advance for this meeting: https://ebsco-training.zoom.us/meeting/register/chUUrQrOTmuVE8tIcUeHZQ MeL Training: Gamifying Research for Deeper Student Engagement (Britannica) Description: Join this one-hour session to explore how Britannica School’s interactives, features, and tools can transform early research into an engaging classroom experience. You’ll discover ways to incorporate scavenger hunts and friendly competitions that spark curiosity, build inquiry skills, and make research more active and fun for students. We’ll also explore additional resources on Teach Britannica that will enhance early learner research in your classroom. Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 Time: 4:00-5:00 pm EST Register in advance for this meeting: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NsKa43xiSg-OVPW3yZrFJQ Thanks, Sandra Teft Michigan eLibrary Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48915 TeftS(a)michigan.gov | 517-241-0104 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [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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GoLM - Last week to register for GoLMCon 2026, only 20 spots left
by Matt Grayvin 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

Hey Library Makers, This is it, last week to register for GoLMCon 2026. Registration closes THIS FRIDAY, August 28th, and we only have 20 spots left, so if you've been on the fence, now's the time to grab one. Friday, September 18th, 9am to 4pm at Southfield Public Library (doors at 8am). Completely free: free light breakfast, free lunch, and travel stipends for Michigan-based folks outside the metro Detroit area (see the map in our last post for the eligibility zone). Whether you're just starting to wonder if a Makerspace could work at your library, or you're deep in the weeds running one already, this day is built for you. All library staff welcome. Conference info: https://bit.ly/GOLMCON2026INFO Register: https://bit.ly/GOLMCON26REG Questions? guildoflibrarymakers.com or guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com See you there, Matt Grayvin (he/him) Executive Director, The Guild of Library Makers

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Register today for fall webinar series from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

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 Don't wait, register by October 27, 2026, for the series discount! -- 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 The deadline to register for the full series is September 7th! -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Closing Friday August 28: State Librarian search - Colorado State Library
by Beth Barker 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

State Librarian - Colorado State Library (CO) Colorado seeks an experienced, collaborative, and forward-looking library leader to serve as State Librarian, guiding statewide library development, resource sharing, accessible library services, institutional library support, state publications, grants, research, and partnerships that strengthen library service for communities across the state. The State Librarian leads the Colorado State Library, a unit of the Colorado Department of Education, and oversees approximately 40 employees and an annual budget of approximately $10 million in state, federal, and other funds. The Colorado State Library (CSL) supports libraries and library-related services across Colorado through statewide leadership, consultation, professional development, resource sharing, and programs that expand access to information and learning. Guided by strategic priorities focused on learning for all, resource sharing, professional development for library staff, and services to underserved populations, CSL works in collaboration with library staff in all 64 counties to support equitable service for Coloradans. The next State Librarian will join CSL at a time of opportunity, with responsibility for sustaining essential statewide services, strengthening partnerships across Colorado's library ecosystem, stewarding state and federal resources, and supporting libraries in their response to changing community, educational, technological, and access needs. Recent CSL impact includes: * Distributing more than $2.9 million in State Grants to Libraries funding to support collections and technology; * Funding and supporting the SWIFT resource sharing platform used by 123 small, rural, and institutional libraries to borrow and lend over 110,000 items annually; * Reaching 97% of all types of libraries through grants, and supporting nearly 40 state-run institutional libraries; * Offering more than 9.0+ million pages through the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection; * Providing access to 54,144 titles and 184,781 items in the State Publications Collection; * and circulating more than 765,000 items through the Colorado Talking Book Library. Colorado offers a dynamic and varied statewide service landscape, from growing Front Range communities to rural, mountain, agricultural, Tribal, and plains communities with distinct needs and strengths. For a library leader committed to access, collaboration, and responsive service, the state offers meaningful opportunities to support libraries that serve as essential educational, cultural, and civic resources across all 64 counties. Responsibilities include providing statewide leadership, support, and vision for libraries and library-related institutions across Colorado; fostering a cooperative and team-based environment for staff; overseeing resource sharing, grants, research, and other statewide services; creating and implementing the Library's budget in cooperation with fiscal leaders; and advising the Commissioner, Chief External Relations Officer, leadership teams, and others on library matters. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website<https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/> (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) Qualifications include an ALA-accredited master's degree in library science; seven years of progressively responsible library experience, including five years of administrative experience in a library or library-related organization; the ability to work in Colorado and travel statewide; the ability to successfully pass a background check; and hold a valid driver's license. Experience with fiscal management, strategic planning, budgets, and grants; leading managers or direct reports who supervise others; and administering public-sector, state, and/or federal funding streams is highly preferred. This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work within Colorado, subject to business needs, supervisor approval, annual agreements, performance expectations, secure work practices, and the ability to report to the CDE work location when requested. The successful candidate must perform work within Colorado, maintain a remote/home office, and travel statewide up to 25%, including some overnight travel; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for national library meetings and conferences. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $135,000 - $175,000, with placement negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. An excellent fringe benefits package is included. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and online application on the State of Colorado Job Opportunities web site<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5407002/colorado-state…>. Applications close Friday, August 28, 2026, 11:59 pm MDT. 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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Children's Table and Four Chairs Available for Pick-Up
by Terri Hebert 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

Hi. We have a yellow table and four matching chairs available for you to pick-up at our Library. Take care, Terri Hebert BPL Director director(a)bridgmanlibrary.com

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

Ready to Read Michigan Workshop Opportunity Need craft ideas, story extension activities, and want to bring joy to your library kids? There is still time to register for Practical Puppetry. The Westbloomfield location is almost filled up, so don't forget Delta Twp District Library is an easy-on, easy-off location for those coming from the west, north, or south areas of the mitten! [Frog puppet made from a cup] 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: 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. Resources AI Literacy Unit from Girls Who Code<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8425100/AI-Literacy-Unit-Download> <https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8425100/AI-Literacy-Unit-Download> AI is everywhere, and we want our students to be ready to shape its future. Download our free AI Literacy Unit<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8425100/AI-Literacy-Unit-Download> to access foundational lessons on AI and machine learning concepts including feature extraction, pattern recognition, and training data. Created by educators for educators, Girls Who Code's AI Literacy Unit provides 10 online and screen free lessons to build learners’ understanding of how AI works and the real-world impact and considerations of AI. Get ready for Hispanic Heritage Month with PLA's free workbook<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjQzNDMyNiZwPT…> Just in time for use in planning Library Card Sign-Up Month<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjQzNDMyNiZwPT…> activities and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in September, PLA's new workbook Family Engagement for Spanish-Speaking Community Members: A Practical Guide for Authentic Engagement provides case studies and planning tools to help library workers better engage Spanish-speaking families. The guide is available for free download in English<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjQzNDMyNiZwPT…> and Spanish<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjQzNDMyNiZwPT…>. From Digby to Inspector Whiskers... [cid:2e223637-9a5b-4508-887d-7f8e3c2648a5][cid:e5354f24-fd7b-4b03-ba78-ad49b4e8d67f] Congratulations to you all for making it through another busy summer! I'm excited to read through the results of the CSLP Annual Survey! Please help us get some solid statistics representing Michigan by completing the survey for your library before September 11th. The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/1PTXSYiWMRSvto2p6. Pictured above with this year's mascot, Digby, we are introducing the 2027 summer reading mascot; Inspector Whiskers! We are also just month away from the CSLP Annual Meeting (yay!) and CSLP State Representative Cathy Lancaster will be voting for the 2029 Slogan (Nature) and 2030 Theme (yay again!). Please help inform her vote by selecting your favorite Slogan/Theme: https://forms.gle/6z4bY8usgPbAhD8QA. (You can find past themes/slogans here<https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/>) Public libraries across Michigan are members of the Collaborative Summer Library Program thanks to 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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Books For Discussion Group
by Lynne Clark 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

Hello! We have 7 soft cover copies (1 is Large Print) of "Real Americans" by Rachel Khong. If anyone would like them, we can send them through Rides. -- *Lynne Clark, Director* *River Rapids Library/Chesaning*

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New workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

Based on requests from our registrants, MCLS is offering a new workshop entitled Setting Up a Library of Things for Public Libraries<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c60afee5a3ec4f122ebab> which is scheduled for Sept. 23-24. We are pleased to welcome new instructor, Cora Schaeff, to teach this 2-day, 4-hour workshop. Cora is the Managing Librarian at the Sage Branch of the Bay County Public Library System in Michigan, where she leads community-centered library services. To learn more about the workshop and instructor and to register, visit the workshop registration page here<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c60afee5a3ec4f122ebab>. 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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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

There is still time to register for the following workshops! Cataloging Graphic Novels and Formats<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c5cddee5a3ec4f121fb6f> 1-day class, September 3, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Rare Book Cataloging: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c5d2aee5a3ec4f1220636> 3-day class, September 8-10, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Intermediate<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c5d89ee5a3ec4f12218fd> 3-day class, September 8-10, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) MARC: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c5dc8ee5a3ec4f1221cf7> 3-day class, September 15-17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Setting Up a Library of Things for Public Libraries<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c60afee5a3ec4f122ebab> NEW! 2-day class, September 23-24, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) *For these 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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Do you use Rippling?
by Laura Fromwiller 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

Good Morning, We are considering switching our scheduling and payroll to Rippling. If you use or have used Rippling, could you please share your experience? Thank you, Laura Laura Fromwiller, Director Brandon Township Public Library (248) 627-1474

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