September 2026 - Michlib-l

Newaygo Library Closed Wednesday and Thursday
by Director ＠ Newaygo Library 02 Sep '26

02 Sep '26

The Newaygo Library will be closed today and tomorrow due to Renovation. THANKS! Mary Franklin | Library Director a: 44 North State Rd | Newaygo, MI 49337 e: mailto:director@newaygolibrary.org | w: http://newaygolibrary.org/ p: 231 652 6723 https://www.facebook.com/Newaygo-Area-District-Library-174353817596/ https://www.twitter.com/newaygolibrary/ https://www.instagram.com/newaygolibrary/ http://pinterest.com/newaygolibrary/ Would you like to support Newaygo Library - https://tinyurl.com/newaygo-library-donations?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJp…

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New Items Shelving/Processing Question
by Brown, Kathy 02 Sep '26

02 Sep '26

Hello all, We currently use shelf location and pop-up notes at check-in on our library catalog to indicate which items get shelved in our NEW materials area. This works most of the time, but we have had a number of NEW items ending up in our regular collections lately. How do other libraries with designated NEW areas handle/process new items to help ensure that they get re-shelved in the NEW area and don't end up in regular collections? Thanks, [cid:image001.png@01DD3A23.5859A800] Kathy Brown, MLIS Supervisor of Information Services Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640 989.837.3443 direct www.gadml.org<http://www.gadml.org/>

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Upcoming Programs at the Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Everyone - We've got some great programs coming up here at the Dearborn Library this month and in October: - *Unpacking Odysseus - History, Myth, Literature, and the new Christopher Nolan Film *on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30pm. Harry Campion and John Monaghan will be here in-person to give a presentation on both the Odyssey poem and how the story of the Odyssey movie aligns with Nolan's previous films. - *National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America* on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30pm (of Special Interest to anyone who saw the copy of the document during the Freedom Plane Tour Stop at the Henry Ford). Historian Michael Auslin will join us virtually to talk about his book which tells the complete story of the Declaration! - *We Run 313: The Pulse of Detroit's Run Club* on Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30pm. Authors Joe Robinson and Lance Woods will be here in-person to talk about their new book which details the impact of the We Run 313 Club. - *Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness* on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30pm. Sportswriter Lars Anderson will join us virtually to talk about his biography of one of the greatest quarterbacks ever Tom Brady. - *American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump* on Wednesday, October 28th at 6:30pm. Kai Bird, famed co-author of the biography of Robert Oppenheimer entitled *American Prometheus*, will be talking with us virtually on his biography of the lawyer Roy Cohn. You can register for either an in-person spot or a Zoom link for any of these programs at the Events Calendar on our Library Website dearbornlibrary.org. Let me know if you have any questions! Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Possible Hacked
by Carrie Drops 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Has someone been hacked through Michlib because I am receiving many emails about documents being shared with me that I have not requested. Carrie Drops Reference Desk Assistant Lapeer District Library Marguerite deAngeli Branch 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 810.664.6971 Ext. 3217 cdrops(a)lib.lapeer.org *Not every book is for everyone, but every book is for someone.*

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Email Security
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Hi Everyone, Thanks again to those who checked in about the hacked email. These things do happen, and the good news is that the affected account has taken the steps to resolve the issue, and our listserv provider, MCLS, is aware of the instance. I'll take a moment to share these recent security campaigns I have seen. They’re great resources to share with patrons and staff when talking about online safety. * AARP's "Pause. Reflect. Protect.<https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/pause-reflect-protect/>" initiative * "Pause take 9<https://pausetake9.org/>" with The Count from Sesame Street TDLR: Please be cautious with email attachments and links. If a message feels out of context, doesn’t clearly explain why an attachment is needed, or creates a sense of urgency, it’s best not to open it. These are common signs of phishing or spoofing attempts. If something ever seems off with your email, or you’re worried it may have been compromised, reach out to your IT and update your password right away. You’re always welcome to reach out if you need anything or have questions. Always, Shauna Quick Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 quicks1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0126 she/her/hers [cid:31eb8813-f7a1-4879-b102-8435cdd8fab6]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e…> [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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New Documents for August 2026
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Good Morning. A list of new documents has been posted. Of note for August: - Report Regarding the Prosecution of the Flint Water Crisis. - United States v. Benson: Sixth Circuit denies federal demand for state voter registration list. - Hearing examining restoration efforts in the Great Lakes region. - Confirmation hearing on the nomination of Kashyap Pramod Patel to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. - State of the Great Lakes Blue Economy 2026. - Data centers and water: frequently asked questions. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/164905950/August%202026%20New%20Document… -- Bruce Sarjeant (pronouns: *he, him, his*) Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library, Harden Hall #209 Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 https://nmu.libguides.com/c.php?g=1418950 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Library Assistant Job Posting in Dimondale
by Dorothy Hull Library 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Hi All, The Dorothy Hull Library - Windsor Township is now hiring a part-time library assistant at up to 10 hrs/week. We are a class three library located in Dimondale, Michigan (southwest of Lansing). Please find the job posting attached. Applications are due by September 14th, 2026. Thank you for your interest! Best, Kate Gillham Director Dorothy Hull Library - Windsor Township 405 W. Jefferson St. Dimondale, MI 48821 517-646-0633 Visit us at https://windsor-township.ploud.net/

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UPRLC Annual Conference Registration Deadline Coming Up
by Lisa Waskin 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Happy September Everyone! September is here, which means the UPRLC Conference is just three weeks away. We have a record number of registrations this year, but we do still have about 25 spots left, so if you have been thinking it over before registering, now is the time to do so. (link below) https://uprlc.org/uprlc-annual-conference-committee/ This year's conference is being held at Northern Michigan University's newly renovated Northern Center in scenic Marquette, MI. Fall is a spectacular time of year to visit the UP on beautiful Lake Superior. (maps of parking and conference space attached) Parking will be free in lots #1 and #8 - adjacent to the Northern Center on the NMU Campus. The conference will be starting at noon on Monday, September 21st and will wrap up at 4:30pm on Tuesday, September 22nd. All spots in our post-conference workshops are full at this time. You are welcome to sign up for the waiting list for the AI Workshop with Kristin Fontichiaro, but no guarantees that you will be able to attend. (information attached) We will be holding our annual gift basket raffle at the end, so if you would like to donate a gift basket, please register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AFAC28A7FCC16-64941443-uprlc Another great tradition for the Annual Conference started back in 2018, when we named Megan (Buck) Rose as our first UPRLC Librarian of the Year. This year we will be awarding a Librarian of the Year along with a Library of the Year. The deadline for nominations is Saturday, September 12th. Please submit all nominations to Conference Co-Chair, Lisa Waskin at lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org> (nomination forms are attached to this email. This year's keynote speakers include Bobbi Newman who will be speaking on Moving from Overwhelmed to Intentional, and we will also have a panel discussion with library leaders including David Votta, Dillon Geshel, Scott Garrison, Jenny Marr, and myself. Finally, we will hear from a panel of Library of Michigan staff members on all things LM. In addition to our fabulous keynotes, we have a wide array of breakout session topics from Library of Things to Conversations Worth Having, and everything in between. I would also like to thank our generous sponsors and vendors: Northern Michigan University - Lydia M. Olson Library; EBSCO; Michigan Library Association (MLA); Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan (MERS); The Book Farm; Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS); Junior Library Guild; Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA); and Gift of Life Michigan Again, if you have been on the fence about this year's conference, now is the time to look at your Next Chapter and come to this year's UPRLC Annual Conference. See you this Fall, Lisa Waskin Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Kanopy for programming
by Melissa McPherson 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Has any library used Kanopy for a library program? We have an annual film program and I am wondering how or if Kanopy can be integrated into the program. I am hoping to chat with someone with ideas or experience. Drop me an email if I can contact you with some questions. Melissa McPherson, Willard Library

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Last Call - Submit your proposal today for Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff
by UW iSchool CE 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff Deadline to submit is September 7! <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2027-power-up-a-lead…> Join us in Madison, WI on March 22-23, 2027 for Power Up 2027. Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals. * Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation and 15 min Q&A * Panel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experience * Workshop presentation: One-hour hands-on learning experience * Programming lightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation on or about a successful program Topics may include, but are not limited to: Strategic planning; Project management strategies; Leadership styles & strategies; Advocacy for staff, children, teens, and families; Intellectual Freedom, censorship & book challenges; Community engagement, partnerships, and outreach; Mentorship; Navigating change; Program, services, and staff evaluations; Culturally relevant programming and collection management; Innovative or experimental programming; Interdepartmental collaboration; Intentional staff development and training; Staff morale, retention & workplace culture. Selected presentation, workshop, and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. Submit your idea<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2027-power-up-a-lead…> by September 7, 11:59 PM CST for full consideration. Closing Keynote - Betsy Bird We are also excited to announce our closing keynote Betsy Bird! Betsy is an author, librarian, reviewer of children’s literature, public speaker, and podcaster (not necessarily in that order). She is the author of numerous picture books for children, including the upcoming Terrible Terrible Birds (Feb 2027) with Matthew Cordell and POP! Goes the Fairy Fairy Tale (June 2027) with Andrea Tsurumi. She has written books for kids ages 9–12 (most recently Long Road To The Circus with David Small), books for adults about children’s books (most recently Racial Literacy in Libraries), and more. Betsy currently resides in Evanston, Illinois with her two kids, husband, and cats Izzy and Hilo (named after the graphic novel series by Judd Winick). -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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