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Becoming a district library zoom meeting
by Turbok, Joseph 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

I was unable to attend this due to illness. Was there any presentation slides or info that can be shared?

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PBS Indie Lens Pop-Up
by DJ Bond 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Hey Michlib-L! I am so excited to share with you a programming opportunity. For those of you who don't know, you have the opportunity to participate in PBS's Indie Lens Pop-Up! You can host screenings of new documentaries on different topics with PBS at your library for no cost. Check out [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioh6Y2s-hCE | this season's trailer ] to find out what's currently being watched! If you would like to participate, there's still time to screen The Inquisitor before the end of the month. Check out the [ https://docs.google.com/document/d/138kMOqeyyS8BLdcm8YGwHM1akS4NCPdqg4rUOoc… | How to Participate Guide ] and [ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9GiAx6v6wkAxblv7sF5yzXQS5XXf3pbYx14KoS… | Film Descriptions and Important Dates for 2026 Guide ] so you can prepare, then sign up using the [ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRY46Pbv9gU0yLQRDKSyhiXZyRy7ejGwV… | Sign Up Sheet ] . Once you're participating, you'll have access to discussion guides and promotional material to help you get your program ready to go. We'd love to see libraries take advantage of this program and hope you'll consider being an Indie Lens Pop-Up location! DJ Bond Communications and Member Engagement Manager The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond(a)tln.org TLN.org (he/him)

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Michigan Tax Booklets and 1040 Instructions
by Betsy Myers 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

We seem to have an overabundance of Michigan Tax Booklets and 1040 Instruction Books, especially the Michigan Tax Booklets. Anyone need any? Send me your RIDES code and about how much and I will share the love of the season! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502 I am reading "Bitterfrost" by Bryan Gruley. So should you. Srsly.

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Invitation: GoLM Monthly General Membership Meeting (Open to All)
by matt.grayvin＠rhpl.org 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Hello Michigan Libraries, The Guild of Library Makers (GoLM) invites you to our next General Membership Meeting. GoLM is a mutual aid organization dedicated to supporting library Makerspaces and the staff who run them. We focus on resource sharing and collective problem solving to help hands-on learning thrive in our communities. Our monthly gatherings are open to anyone interested in library Makerspaces, maker programming, and hands-on learning. Membership is not required to attend. These sessions include brief project updates and open discussions regarding Makerspace challenges and successes. Meeting Details: Date: Friday, March 20 Time: 1:00 to 2:00 PM Link: https://meet.google.com/rar-emmm-ifu Connect With Us: Discord: discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf Website: guildoflibrarymakers.com Wiki: guildoflibrarymakers.miraheze.org Email: guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com Thank you, Matt Grayvin Executive Director, Guild of Library Makers

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Help us understand AI policy in public libraries!
by Kathryn FitzGerald 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Hi everyone, I’m a librarian, former public library trustee, and current doctoral student at the University of Washington. My lab is launching a survey to understand how public libraries are approaching AI policy. We're looking for public library staff in the US and Canada who are familiar with their library’s AI activities to take our brief anonymous survey (~10 min): https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tRH4nox4qVA0J0 We’re hoping to hear from a wide array of public libraries, so we’ll be cross posting to multiple library listservs. Please feel free to share the survey with your colleagues as well! Thanks for your consideration, Kathryn -- Kathryn FitzGerald Doctoral student Information School University of Washington kathfitz(a)uw.edu<mailto:kathfitz@uw.edu>

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AADL Job Opportunity - Human Resources Manager
by hr＠aadl.org 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Hello, The Ann Arbor District Library is currently hiring for a Human Resources Manager. Applications will be accepted until 8:00 pm on March 23 2026. If you are interested in applying, please visit: [ https://aadl.org/aboutus/employment | aadl.org/aboutus/employment ] for the posting and information on how to apply. Thank you, Heidi Pratt (she/her) HR Staffing Coordinator | Ann Arbor District Library [ mailto:hr@aadl.org | hr(a)aadl.org ] | 734-327-4273 | [ mailto:pratth@aadl.org | pratth(a)aadl.org ]

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library card requirements
by Perri Saunders 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

We are looking to adjust what we require for a new card and would like input from other libraries. (We're Class 2). At this time, we require the patron's current, local address on their Michigan ID/license. This is an obstacle for those moving from out-of-state, as changing their license incurs a cost. I know that some libraries will take a utility bill or lease agreement instead of an ID. I've found that an adult child living with parents may not have this either. What does your library require for a new library card and do you have a "probationary period" when they are able to borrow a limited number of items? We a limit of two items at a time for the first three months. Thanks in advance! Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Streaming Board Meetings
by Erin Schmandt 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Do you stream your library board meetings? If so, can you tell me what technology you use to stream them, where you stream them, how you store them, how you accessibly caption them, how much you pay for the streaming hardware/software, how many staff members it takes to do all this, and your estimated annual costs? I can compile the answers and report back to the list. Erin N. Schmandt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank St. Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 x30692 Winner of the 2023 Michigan Library Association Intellectual Freedom Award

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Wayne State University School of Information Sciences Career Fair
by Cathy Russ 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Posting on behalf of Kim Schroeder: Wayne State University School of Information Sciences is hosting its annual > Career Fair on Tuesday, May 5th. If you want to book a free table to > meet with students and alum, please email me at the address below. We are > also hosting an afternoon session of employers and alum online to meet with > students and alum via Zoom. The in-person morning session should run from > 10am-12pm at the Undergraduate Library, Community Room and the afternoon > session will be from 1pm to 3pm. Thank you and feel free to share widely! > > > > > > Kim Schroeder > Coordinator, Archival Program > Associate Professor of Teaching > > Career Advisor > Wayne State University > School of Information Sciences > Faculty Advisor for National Digital Stewardship Alliance > http://wsustudentndsa.wordpress.com/ > @archivekim > > ag1797(a)wayne.edu > 313 577-9783 > Career Advising Page > https://sis.wayne.edu/students/career-advising > > Pronouns: she, her, hers > > > > *Wayne State University rests on Waawiyaataanong, also referred to as > Detroit, the ancestral and contemporary homeland of the Three Fires > Confederacy. These sovereign lands were granted by the Ojibwe, Odawa, > Potawatomi, and Wyandot nations, in 1807, through the Treaty of Detroit. > Wayne State University affirms Indigenous sovereignty and honors all tribes > with a connection to Detroit. With our Native neighbors, WSU can advance > educational equity and promote a better future for the earth and all > people.* > > > -- Cathleen Russ Library Director

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Closing Sunday! Library Director search - Sioux City Public Library (IA)
by Beth Barker 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Library Director - Sioux City Public Library (IA) The Sioux City Public Library (IA) Board of Trustees invites applications for the position of Library Director, an exceptional leadership opportunity to guide a dynamic, three-branch library system serving a diverse community of approximately 85,000 residents. The Sioux City Public Library is a cornerstone of the community, offering access to more than 300,000 physical and digital materials, innovative technology, and hundreds of educational and cultural programs each year. With an annual operating budget of approximately $4 million and a staff of over 30 dedicated professionals, the library provides vital resources that support literacy, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning. From the Main Library downtown to the Morningside and Perry Creek Branches, Sioux City Public Library serves as a welcoming space for curiosity, connection, and community growth. Reporting to the seven-member Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director provides strategic vision, administrative leadership, and fiscal oversight for all library operations. The director is responsible for managing personnel, budgeting, and facilities; implementing Board policy; and advancing the library's mission to connect people and ideas to empower and enrich the community. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, collaborative leader who values public service, champions intellectual freedom, and fosters a culture of inclusion, creativity, and accountability. Sioux City offers the convenience and accessibility of a smaller city paired with a wide range of amenities. Its walkable downtown features local coffee shops, a seasonal farmers' market, and diverse dining options. The city punches above its weight in live music and theater, with venues such as the Orpheum Theatre, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and Tyson Events Center, supported by a vibrant local arts community. Just beyond the city lie the Loess Hills-a rare and scenic landform ideal for hiking and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, including museums, art centers, sports facilities, nature areas, bike trails, a BMX course, a tubing hill, and a new water park opening this year. Sioux City is within easy reach of larger metro areas and experiences all four seasons, allowing for year-round outdoor activities. With a strong sense of community, minimal traffic, and a reasonable cost of living, Sioux City is a comfortable and family-friendly place to live and work. Key Responsibilities are to provide overall direction, leadership, and management for all Library operations, services, and staff; develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and policies in collaboration with the Library Board of Trustees; prepare and administer the library's annual budget and ensure responsible fiscal management; lead staff development and maintain a supportive, team-oriented workplace culture; advocate for the library with city officials, community partners, and state and regional library organizations; oversee facilities management, technology innovation, and capital improvement initiatives; work closely with the library's two separate organizations: Friends of the Sioux City Public Library and the Sioux City Public Library Foundation; serve as the public face of the library-promoting its mission, vision, and value throughout the community. For a full list of responsibilities, see the job description linked in the listing on the Bradbury Miller Associates website website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association-accredited program is required. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of progressively responsible public library management experience, including supervision, budgeting, and strategic planning. They will also have proven leadership, communication, and collaboration skills and a strong understanding of library operations, emerging technologies, and trends in public service. Residency within Sioux City is required within six months of hire. Compensation & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $116,000 - $135,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, and participation in the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS). Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the "Apply" button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/) This position closes on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Join in leading a library that informs, inspires, and connects the Sioux City community. Visit our website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) 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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