September 2026 - Michlib-l

Labels and Library Binding
by Zac Larson 16 Sep '26

16 Sep '26

Fellow Catalogers and Material Processers, What are your methods for labeling your Library Binding books. We recently bought a lot of these. In the past I have not had any luck with the clear labels staying on these books. What do you use? Would love your suggestions! Thank you! 🙂 Zac Larson Pronouns: He/Him Assistant Director Crawford County Library Devereaux Memorial Library 201 Plum Street[http://www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us/dnn/portals/0/devsm.jpg] Grayling, Michigan 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Ext. 203 Fax: 989-348-9294 [cid:b75a5a5e-05c0-4748-bdc1-72687739dbeb]

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free- local Michigan history books
by Laura Hauch 16 Sep '26

16 Sep '26

Hello all, We recently weeded the following local Michigan history books from our non fiction collection and wanted to see if anyone wants them before I pass them on to Better World Books. If you want any, please reply with your RIDES code and I'll send them your way! - *You know me Al: a busher's letters* by Ring W. Lardner - *The city of Flint grows up: the success story of an American community* by Carl Crow - *Letter book of William Burnett: early fur trader in the Land of four flags* edited by Wilbur M. Cunningham - *In the palm of the mitten: a memory book of the early 1900'*s by Bernice M. Chappel - *Sister Lakes* by R.L. Rasmussen - *Kalamazoo and how it grew* by Willis F. Dunbar - *Mackinac's Grand Hotel: the early years* by Eugene T. Petersen. - *Early history of Owosso* by Adele Ball - *A picture history of Jackson County, Michigan* by David Ray and Jon Zaski - *Glimpses of the past: stories and pictures of North Berrien pioneer families* by the North Berrien Historical Society - *The Michigan Surname Index*, Volumes 1 & 2 by the Michigan Genealogical Council - *A history of Little Paw Paw Lake and Deer Forest Michigan* by R.L. Rasmussen - *Paw Paw Lake: Images of a lake* by R.L. Rasmussen - *Between the iron and the pine: a biography of a pioneer family and a pioneer town* by Lewis Charles Reimann - *Trails from Shingle Diggin's* by Mabel Branch Stark - *Potato Creek: from pioneer mill stream to gentle lake* by Frederick Karst. - *The Atlantic: copper and community south of Portage Lake *by Sandra Hollingsworth - *Michigan through the centuries*: Volumes 1-4 by Willis Frederick Dunbar *Laura Hauch* Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org

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free-hanging bags
by Laura Hauch 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

Good afternoon, I have around 10 used various sized hanging bags similar to these at Demco (they're probably mostly #104 & #105 in the picture): https://www.demco.com/deluxe-monaco-hangup-reg-bags Free to the first to respond with their RIDES code. *Laura Hauch* Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org

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Presenter recommendation: Josh Lipnik
by Mick Howey 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

Hello Michlib! Last night BPL hosted Josh Lipnik and for his excellent presentation Oakland County Modern. Josh was knowledgeable, personable, humorous, and passionate. The program drew 54 with many commenting how much they enjoyed it and/or stopping to chat with Josh after the presentation. His fee was $400. Josh appeared at BPL last year with his equally excellent presentation Architecture of the Upper Peninsula. Josh Lipnik josh.lipnik(a)gmail.com https://shopmidwestmodern.com/pages/public-speaking Twitter: @joshlipnik Bluesky: midwestmodern Please let me know if you have any questions. Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/ Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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MCLS will offer THREE in-person workshops in the U.P. this October!
by Jan Davidson 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

Calling all library staff in (or near) the Upper Peninsula! MCLS will be offering THREE in-person professional development opportunities next month in Michigan's U.P. We hope you can join us. Space is limited and registration closes on 10/6, so register today! Note: Superiorland Library Cooperative is hosting MCLS and would like to cover 50% of the cost of any of these three workshops for all members of SLC. Please contact the Co-op for a coupon code before registering. Developing Positive Relationships at Work Dickinson County Library, Iron Mountain, MI Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Central (local) time We spend a large amount of time with our co-workers, and having constructive, positive relationships with those we work with benefits everyone. Tying in aspects of accountability and wellbeing, this interactive session will help participants develop relationships with co-workers that are supportive, constructive, encouraging, and free from negative drama or conflict. As a result, employees will have the tools to create a more harmonious work environment, be able to work through disagreements, find more team solidarity, and ultimately have more job satisfaction and better wellbeing. Dickinson County Library is bringing MCLS to Iron Mountain for part of their staff day and would like to open up the experience to other library staff. Individuals from any library may register for these open spots. DCL staff do NOT need to register. Register>><https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6aa0653ff568a86de584cb7f> Resilience in Difficult Situations Workplace change and stress are unavoidable, especially when working with the public. In our current society, everyday interactions can feel charged and volatile, and library staff too often feel unprepared and worried. The key to handling these situations is not to avoid them or hope they never happen, but to find methods of meeting each moment without losing resolve. In this practical and engaging hands-on workshop, library staff will learn techniques to be their best selves when nerve-wracking situations occur with patrons or coworkers and be better equipped to calmly handle daily upsets and find greater satisfaction in their work lives. We’ll discuss techniques for staying cool, calm, and empathetic and participants will have time to prepare and practice their responses to true-to-life scenarios. TWO sessions to choose from! Peter White Public Library, Marquette, MI Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eastern (local) time Register>><https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a6b91f16905bd52ffbd82f2> St. Ignace Public Library, St. Ignace, MI Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 12 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern (local) time Register>><https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a6b953b6905bd52ffbf3dc2> Question about these sessions? Email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>. For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here: store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/>. Jan Davidson (she/her) Library Consultant davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> 517-481-2003 [cid:8269ce3c-4a64-4aed-a627-990a29e6721a] Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | News<https://mcls.org/news/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclsorg>

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Free CD Boxes
by ddevries otsegolibrary.org 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

We have a box of 54 CD shipping boxes that we no longer need. Free to the first responder. Will send through RIDES. Diane DeVries Otsego District Library 269-694-9690 [orange]

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[Still Accepting Applications] Job Opening: Library Director at St. Mary's Community Public Library
by Janelle Thomas 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

*Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.* St. Mary's Community Public Library is still actively seeking qualified candidates for the Director position. *Applications will be accepted through September 30.* The full job details and application instructions are pasted below, and a downloadable copy is attached to this email. If you have already applied, your application is under review and there is no need to resubmit. ------------------------------ *Position Overview* The Board of Trustees of the St. Mary’s Community Public Library seeks an experienced, visionary leader for our next Library Director. As 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. The Director is responsible for the overall management of the library and its *staff of 17 employees*. *Required Qualifications* · *Education:* Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program. · *Experience:* Minimum of 4 years of library experience with progressive levels of responsibility. · *Management:* Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience. · *Schedule:* Ability to work flexible hours, including some day, evening, and weekend hours. · *Logistics:* Access to reliable transportation. *About the Library & Community* The library is a proud member of the Serving Every Ohioan (SEO) library consortium, a branch of the State Library of Ohio using the OPLIN network. SEO supports a centralized shared catalog database of over 8.1 million items, serving nearly one million users with an annual circulation of over 15 million. St. Marys, Ohio is a historic canal town located on the Buckeye Trail with a population of 8,400. It is a welcoming, rural community with a small-industry base, situated within easy driving distance of Ft. Wayne, Lima, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo. *How to Apply* The St. Mary's Community Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit your *resume and cover letter* to: · *Contact:* Kristina Boroff, Fiscal Officer · *Email:* kboroff(a)seolibraries.org · *Mail:* 140 South Chestnut Street, St. Marys, Ohio 45885 · *Application Deadline:* September 30, 2026 · *Anticipated Start Date:* 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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Job Posting: Continuing Education Cataloging II Instructor
by UW iSchool CE 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

Job Posting: Continuing Education Cataloging II Instructor Continuing Education and Professional Learning Services at the iSchool at UW-Madison is seeking an instructor for Cataloging II<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/cataloging-ii/>, an advanced cataloging course for learners familiar with the concepts covered in Basics of Cataloging<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-of-cataloging/>. This is an asynchronous online continuing education course. The previous iteration of Cataloging II was 6 weeks, but we are looking to expand it to an 8 week course if possible. The instructor will begin teaching in the spring of 2027 - the course dates are somewhat flexible pending the instructor’s availability. The iSchool will provide training and technical support for the instructor. Familiarity with online teaching or learning is an asset, but not required. The iSchool uses Canvas as our learning management system. Ideal candidates: * At minimum, must hold a Bachelor’s degree; * Able to develop and teach the course during spring 2027 semester * Well-versed in the required content topics covered in the course (outlined below); * Legally authorized to work in the United States; * Experience with instruction is preferred, but not required. Required Content for Cataloging II * Reading and understanding MARC catalog records * Distinguishing between copy cataloging and original cataloging, and creating original catalog records using MARC formatting * Evaluating current standards and practices of cataloging by learning to think critically about the ethics of cataloging, classification, and metadata * Cataloging Library of Things and other unique materials * Understanding how technology like AI and linked data and recent legislation affect modern cataloging Salary: The instructor will receive up to $2,200 each time they teach the course. The instructor will receive an additional one-time development payment up to $880. To apply, please email the iSchool CE Team at ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu<mailto:ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu> with your CV or résumé and a statement of interest. Your statement of interest should address your instructional experience (or how your experience prepares you to teach), as well as your experience with the course content above. Please use “Cataloging II Instructor” as the subject line of your email. For full consideration, applications are due by 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, September 20. If you have questions about this position or about teaching non-credit programs in the iSchool, you may contact the CEPLS team at ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu<mailto:ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu>.

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Job Posting: Adult Programming Coordinator
by Matt Archibald 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

Bayliss Public Library in historic Sault Sainte Marie, MI, is looking to hire an Adult Programming Coordinator! Are you passionate about connecting with people? Are you organized? Full of ideas? The Adult Programming Coordinator oversees library program offerings designed to meet the needs of a diverse adult user population at Bayliss Public Library. This is a full-time (30-35 hours/week) position. Schedule to be determined. Some evenings and Saturdays required. Wage: based on experience and qualifications, starting at $18.70/hour, with a full benefit package. Please apply with a cover letter, resume, and three references to Matt Archibald: marchibald(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org Thanks! Matt Archibald [he/him<https://ww1.odu.edu/safe-space/pronouns-and-why-they-matter>], MLIS Manager Bayliss Public Library marchibald(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org 906-632-9331 One book I'm reading now: Heartstopper Volume 6 by Alice Oseman One book I'm listening to now: The Butcher's Masquerade by Matt Dinniman

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GoLM - GoLMCon 2026 THIS FRIDAY!!!
by Matt Grayvin 15 Sep '26

15 Sep '26

Hey Library Makers, I am very excited to announce that GoLMCon 2026: Building Together is this Friday the 18th at Southfield Public Library (doors at 8am conference start at 9am). If you haven't registered, please email guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com to see if there are any spots left. Conference info: https://bit.ly/GOLMCON2026INFO See you there, Matt Grayvin (he/him) Executive Director, The Guild of Library Makers

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