September 2026 - Michlib-l

Firekeeper's Daugher copies at Fraser Public Library
by Brenda Conway 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Hello! All Fraser Public Library copies of the Firekeeper's Daughter have been claimed! Thank you!

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Extra Copies of Fire Keepers Daughter (Brenda Conway)
by Brenda Conway 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Fraser Public Library has extra copies of "The Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley. If interested, please email me with your melcat # and I will get them shipped to you. - 5 hard cover copies - 3 large print copies.

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Job Posting: Circulation Substitute- Ferndale Area District Library
by Melissa Moore 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Hello! The Ferndale Area District Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Substitute Circulation Specialist to join our team. This position would work most Sundays 12:00pm-5:15pm with the opportunity to pick up more shifts during the week as they are available. The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for customer service, and be committed to equity and inclusion while serving a diverse community. Previous experience with The Library Network and/or CARL preferred. Reports to: Head of Access Services Hours: Sunday 12pm-5:15pm, Option to pick up more shifts as available; Hours Vary Start Date: Mid to late October Wages: $17.00 per hour Benefits: Accrued paid leave as provided under Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act Physical demands and working conditions: The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. Environment: Library environment; extensive public contact. Mobility: Sufficient mobility to work in a library setting; operate office equipment. Must be able to perform frequent lifting and carrying of library materials, pushing and pulling book carts. Frequent stooping, bending, and reaching to shelve books and retrieve items in book returns. Lift up to 25 pounds and push up to 40 pounds. Vision: Vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens, and other printed documents. For full job description and information on how to apply, please see the full job posting here: https://www.fadl.org/about-us/employment-opportunities or in the attached PDF. Applications close at end-of-day on October 4th, 2026. Best, Melissa Moore MA/MLIS (she/her) Head of Access Services Ferndale Area District Library 248-546-2504 x697 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/174506180?utm_me…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/174506180?utm_me…> [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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Fw: New Online Tool Coming for Youth Employment Permits
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Hello: Please see information below from LEO Department of Wage and Hour on the upcoming changes to the YESA (Youth Employment Standards Act) Work Permit process. If you hire or employ staff of volunteers under 18 years of age, it is important that you read the information below. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. “the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [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/>. ________________________________ From: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity <LEO(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:31 PM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: New Online Tool Coming for Youth Employment Permits Join our Sept. 24 Webinar [LEO Banner] New Online Tool Coming Soon for Youth Employment Permits Join our Sept. 24 Webinar Michigan is preparing to launch the new Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP), a centralized online system that will modernize the state’s youth employment permit process and make it more convenient and accessible for minors, families and employers. Beginning Oct. 2, 2026, employers and minors will use YEPP to complete the youth employment permit process through one statewide system. Local school districts and nonpublic schools will no longer issue youth employment permits. The new system will: * Allow minors and employers to complete the permit process online at any time of day, providing greater flexibility, particularly during the summer months when schools may have limited hours. * Require employers to register with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) before hiring minors. * Allow employers to notify LEO when a minor’s employment ends. * Provide LEO with greater visibility into youth employment across Michigan. * Create opportunities for LEO to proactively communicate youth worker rights and responsibilities directly to minors and employers. Live Webinar — Sept. 24 To help employers, schools, families and other stakeholders prepare for the transition, LEO will host a Youth Employment Permit Portal webinar on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2–3:30 p.m. The webinar will feature State Rep. Phil Skaggs, LEO leaders and representatives from the company that developed YEPP, who will provide an overview of the new system, discuss the transition and answer questions about the updated youth employment permit process. Youth Employment Permit Portal Thursday, Sept. 24 2–3:30 p.m. [join the event button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> A recording of the webinar will be available on the Michigan Youth Employment webpage following the event for those who are unable to attend live or would like to revisit the information. We encourage you to register for the webinar and share this information with others who may be impacted by the transition. For additional information and updates, visit <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fleo%2Fin…> Michigan.gov/YouthEmployment<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fleo%2Fin…>. ________________________________ FIND US ON SOCIAL Follow us on LinkedIn<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%…> Follow us on Instagram<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmichiga…> Follow us on Facebook<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMIDeptLE…> Follow us on X<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fx.com%2FMichiganLEO%3Futm_m…> ________________________________ Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact LEO-Comms(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LEO-Comms@michigan.gov> five business day prior to the event. 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Fwd: [Job Posting] - Circulation Clerk, Part Time
by Michael McEvoy 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

To Apply for this position, please visit the following URL: https://northvillelibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/41?source=aWQ9MTg%3D Circulation Clerk Circulation - Northville, Michigan ------------------------------ The Northville District Library is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual to join our Circulation Services team in a part-time role. Position Overview: - Hours: 21 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings. - Classification: Union position. 🌟 Perks & Benefits: - Time Off: Paid vacation, 9 paid official holidays, annual sick leave allowance, personal business time. - Professional Growth: Employer-paid professional development and conferences, Annual Staff Development Day (a fun, official non-working day dedicated to team learning). - Health & Wellness: 100% paid short-term disability and long-term disability. - Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for you and your family. Essential Qualifications: - Customer Service: Deliver positive, welcoming, and professional service to the public at the Circulation Desk. - Visitor Support: Answer incoming calls and accurately direct visitors and callers to the appropriate public service desks. - Circulation Management: Check library materials in and out efficiently using the integrated library system. - Account Processing: Issue new library cards and maintain patron accounts in accordance with library policy. - Financial Transactions: Handle monetary transactions with accuracy. - Collection Care: Monitor incoming materials for damage or missing pieces, taking appropriate action to update item status. - Resource Sharing: Process incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan materials. - Logistics & Sorting: Sort and distribute daily delivery items. - Administrative Support: Assist with database maintenance and contribute to special departmental projects. - General Operations: Perform other related duties and administrative tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications: - Education: High school diploma or equivalent. - Technical Skills: Proficiency with Windows OS and common office equipment is preferred. Experience with cash registers and credit card terminals is a plus. - Critical Thinking & Adaptability: Learn quickly and accurately while strictly following instructions and exercising sound judgment. - Time Management: Prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet daily operational needs. - Collaborative Autonomy: Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team environment. - Public Service Orientation: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a strong passion for helping and serving the public. - Problem-Solving & Communication: Communicate clearly and proactively seek assistance to resolve patron inquiries or handle conflicts professionally. Physical Demands: - Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch. - Must have the ability to lift and move library supplies or media materials weighing up to 40 pounds and frequently push or pull loaded book carts throughout the facility. Deadline for application: October 6, 2026 Location Northville, Michigan ------------------------------ Department Circulation ------------------------------ Employment Type Part-Time ------------------------------ Minimum Experience Entry-level ------------------------------ Compensation $16.94 - $20.89 Based on experience -- Michael McEvoy Head of Information Technology Northville District Library mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org 248-349-3020 ext 226 248-381-0181 (Innocaption) 248-982-4918 (Mobile - Please Text Only) ⡴⠶⠦⠤⣤⣄⣀⡀⢀⣠⡴⠖⠚⠋⠛⠛⠲⢦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀ ⠙⢦⡀⠉⠒⠤⣍⡉⠉⠁⠀⠐⢤⠐⠀⡰⠀⠀⠈⠙⠉⢉⣉⣉⣉⠍⠉⣩⠇ ⠀⠀⠻⣄⠀⠀⠀⢻⢤⣞⣿⣿⡆⢀⡀⢠⣟⣿⣷⠄⡾⠉⠀⠀⠀⣠⡾⠃⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠙⠳⣤⣀⣈⣀⠙⠿⠟⠃⢓⡊⠙⠻⠛⠋⣠⣃⣀⣀⣤⠞⠋⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢻⡝⠓⠒⢺⠷⠒⠒⠒⠛⠛⢉⣩⠿⣿⡁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⡟⢲⢤⣸⡄⠀⢀⣠⠴⣺⡏⣏⣤⡾⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⢞⣺⣠⠋⠹⠉⡏⢁⡴⣹⣧⣤⠾⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢻⡟⢁⠄⡇⢠⠈⠉⠀⠋⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⠋⠁⠀⡇⢸⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠉⠉⠙⠛⠉⠉⠉⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Technical solutions to social problems are inherently flawed."⠀⠀ p.s. My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to respond immediately. I am the kind of person who answers emails at all hours...

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Adaptive Umbrella workshop next Tuesday!
by Jen Taggart 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Hello, There's still time to register for the 9th biennial Adaptive Umbrella accessibility workshop<https://btpl.org/adaptive-umbrella/> on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. This workshop features speakers with a lived disability experience, including our keynote speaker, autistic advocate and author Chris Bonnello<https://chrisbonnello.com/>, and professionals working with the disability community. The day will also include these sessions: * Assistive Technology in the Library * Radical Accessibility: Building Belonging and Breaking Barriers * From Selection to Shelf: Building and Promoting an Accessibility Kit Collection All sessions will be recorded and shared with registered attendees following the workshop. Register here<https://btpl.org/events/#/events/BZZDlUnaQS/instances/aFgKkKnDeV/>. Thank you! Jen Taggart and Lauren Catoni-Ellis Adaptive Umbrella Workshop Coordinators Jen Taggart (she/her), MLIS Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 T 248-642-5800 x137 www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org>

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Greg Bodker - Let's Go Birding
by circ＠whitecloudlibrary.org 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Hello everyone! We had Greg Bodker present at our library last week and he was excellent! He arrived an hour before the presentation to set up and Greg is very good at technology – he got his computer hooked up effortlessly to our clever touch. His “Let’s Go Birding” presentation was wonderful and he provided photos that I could use for my flyers. What impresses me about Greg is his knowledge of birds and his AMAZING photography. He even shows short videos of the birds and their sounds. Greg knows his subject matter well. He even brought some items for show and tell to help with the birding experience. Did you know you should scrub out a bird bath frequently? I did not. He recommends you go with a cement bird bath rather than one of the pretty ones that is smoothly painted because the birds cannot grip the edges. He will even let you know why NOT to use a fountain in the bird bath … It is little details like that all throughout his program that will not only enhance your birding experience, but also make it better for the birds too. He cares deeply for birds everywhere! I highly recommend Greg! If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly at circ(a)whitecloudlibrary.org <mailto:circ@whitecloudlibrary.org> . Have a wonderful day! 😊 Linda Circulation Desk White Cloud Community Library (231) 689-6631

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Register today for Tech Crash Course: Data & Information Privacy webinar series!
by UW iSchool CE 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '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 Register today, $50 per webinar or $100 when you register for all three webinars. Don't wait, register by October 27, 2026, for the series discount! -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Job Posting – Liaison Librarian, Indiana University School of Medicine
by Grooten, Todd Michael 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Based in Indianapolis, IN, the Ruth Lilly Medical Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and talented Liaison Librarian. This position will plan, promote, and provide instruction and information services that support the needs of students, residents, faculty, researchers, and staff at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IU School of Medicine). In addition to serving as liaison to the Terre Haute IU School of Medicine campus, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop a specialty area that reflects their interests and expertise while advancing established priorities of the School of Medicine and the Library. This is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Associate Director for Public Services. IU School of Medicine is the nation’s largest medical school with nine campuses throughout Indiana. This school is one of the nation’s premier medical schools and is an innovative leader in medical education, research, and clinical care. IU School of Medicine is located in Indianapolis on the Indiana University Indianapolis campus. Indianapolis (fondly known as Indy) is the 16th largest city in the nation, the state capital, and has a cost of living below the national average. Indy has a walkable downtown, an ever-expanding network of pedestrian trails, lots of independent bookstores and coffee shops, and multiple professional sports leagues. For more information about this position, see https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34316 Application materials (cover letter, CV, and list of references) should be submitted online. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 26th, 2026. Position is open until filled. Minimum salary: $60,000 Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Todd M. Grooten, MLS, MSW, LSW My pronouns: he/him/his [A button with "Hear my name" text for name playback in email signature]<https://www.name-coach.com/todd-grooten> https://www.name-coach.com/todd-grooten Ruth Lilly Medical Library 975 W. Walnut Street, IB 109 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5181 (317) 278-3138 tgrooten(a)iu.edu<mailto:tgrooten@iu.edu> (please note the email change from iupui to iu.edu and update if needed) [cid:image002.jpg@01DD49AD.BEE6F5C0] Check out our library newsletter<https://library.mednet.iu.edu/about/news/newsletter/subscribe.html> Note: My work hours may not look like yours, so please respond at a time that is convenient to you.

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Reminder - MeL Training Opportunities
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Good Afternoon, This is a friendly reminder that there is a MeL training opportunity provided by EBSCO coming up soon! 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 Also, please see below for a Britannica led MeL training session taking place in November: 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 These trainings will be recorded, but please register in advance to ensure you will have access to them. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is specific training you would be interested in! 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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