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Not Goodbye..Just sharing the Love!
by Jaema Berman 15 Aug '25

15 Aug '25

Today's my last day at Oxford Public Library! It's been an incredible 3 and a half years of sharing the joys of reading and programming with my amazing colleagues and community! I have loved your energy and creativity through joyous and difficult times and will miss you all especially in the steadfast ways you support each other as colleagues! Wishing you the best in all your future endeavors in Library Land. Jaema [cid:image003.jpg@01DC0DD8.ED5EEAF0] Currently reading: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice to Murders by Jesse Q. Sutanto And The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer

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St. Ignace Library Visitor
by Sharon Crotser 15 Aug '25

15 Aug '25

Staff have stated "Mittens has been the most exciting cat that has ever wandered in our building!" https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1103594168534346&set=pcb.1103594235201… Sharon Crotser Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8318

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[JOB POSTING] - Youth Services Librarian, Part Time
by Michael McEvoy 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

Youth Services Librarian Youth Services - Northville, Michigan ------------------------------ The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual for a part-time position to serve as one of its Youth Librarians. Position: 20 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings. This is a Union Position Benefits: Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. Essential Duties: • Participates in community and school outreach activities • Develops and implements a variety of youth programming including story times and other literature-based programming, Summer Reading, STEAM activities, crafts and hosting performers • Develops and maintains youth collection areas by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials • Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks • Promotes informational literacy and facilitates learning in the library using a variety of techniques • Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field • Communicates effectively with staff and patrons • Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned • Participates in Continuing Education opportunities • Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university; Will also consider students who have completed at least one year of a MLS/MLIS accredited program • Possess a strong commitment to serving youth patrons • Familiarity with social, pop culture, and technological trends that impact young people’s lives • Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable • Ability to prioritize duties and tasks • Critical thinking skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Experience in working independently and as part of a team • Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies • Knowledge of youth literature, both current and classic, and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries • Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures • Strong public service orientation To Apply: Go to https://northvillelibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/28 and click on Apply for this Job. Open until Filled.

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Reader Zone
by EMAIL TEAM 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

Dear Librarians, Does any library use Reader Zone software in their library? If so, how effective was the program and did you use it for summer reading or a reading challenge short term event?We do not find Read Squared easy to use.Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Re: [Michlib-l] MI KidLib Unconference is returning!!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

Just a quick reminder/follow-up to Dena's email below that the MI KidLib<https://sites.google.com/site/mikidlib/> <https://sites.google.com/site/mikidlib/> unconference is back!!! It'll be held Wednesday, September 24th, at the BCLS Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library with registration now open<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPc7wHaCOPKGSdCKcfj_46Zu38OfhNSdZ…>. Doors open at 9:30, with the event starting promptly at 10:00 am. You're welcome to bring a lunch or use the lunch break to walk to one of the many restaurants in downtown Bay City. A full schedule with breakout sessions (voted on by participants) will be provided to you the week before MI KidLib. So be sure to register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPc7wHaCOPKGSdCKcfj_46Zu38OfhNSdZ…> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPc7wHaCOPKGSdCKcfj_46Zu38OfhNSdZ…> today and then you can get started by voting on breakout topics! * If you are registered, please select no more than 4 topics that are of the highest interest to you on our voting submission form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNdRpV28BusTfAh5Hd-idUm-0N6N8HIMl…> by Friday, September 12th. The topics with the most interest will be slotted into our 9 breakout sessions for the day. Please feel free to reach out to anyone on the MI KidLib 2025 planning team at MiKidLib(a)gmail.com if you have questions. On behalf of the MI KidLib Team; Dena Moscheck (Bay County Library System), Julie Moore (Clinton Macomb Public Library), Leigh Verburg (Kent District Library) -- we look forward to seeing you in September! 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://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [cid:855edc21-7034-4ae9-9f39-aebfd92c9b83] Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Dena Moscheck via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2025 4:35 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org; miyouth(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] MI KidLib Unconference is returning!! CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> We are excited to announce that MI KidLib, an annual FREE unconference for youth services and teen services staff (current, aspiring, retired) in Michigan is returning! While the unconference has been on hiatus since 2020, mark your calendars for September 24, 2025 to join us in this event. Registration and more information can be found here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPc7wHaCOPKGSdCKcfj_46Zu38OfhNSdZ…>. MI KidLib is run by Dena Moscheck (Bay County Library System), Julie Moore (Clinton Macomb Public Library), and Leigh Verburg (Kent District Library). MI KidLib was started in 2014 by Lisa Mulvenna, Andrea Vernola, and Anne Clark. We hope to see you there! Dena Moscheck (she/they) Children's Coordinator Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave, Bay City MI 48708 (989) 893-9566 x2130 dmoscheck(a)baycountylibrary.org<mailto:dmoscheck@baycountylibrary.org> BCLS Children's Facebook Page<https://www.facebook.com/BCLSchildren> My working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not feel obligated to reply outside of your normal work schedule.

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Fwd: [JOB POSTING] - Shelving Page
by Michael McEvoy 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

Shelving PageCirculation - Northville, Michigan ------------------------------ Under supervision this position helps shelve and organize library collection materials and otherwise help prepare the library facilities for program use. The position reads shelves and applies acquired knowledge to locate materials for routing lists. The work requires an understanding of how the library is organized. The work performed is subject to review through observation, reports and the results achieved. Position: Shelving Page 10 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a non-union Position Salary Range: $12.50 per hour Benefits: Paid sick time Essential Duties Include: - Sorts and loads library materials on carts for shelving - Shelves library materials in proper order - Shelf reads to assure materials remain in proper order - Shifts materials in the public areas as needed - Reports problems with shelf organization to supervisor - Assists with closing procedures for Circulation - Assists with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the library’s collections - Assists with other library duties as needed Required Qualifications: - Ability to sort in alphabetic or numeric order according to the Dewey Decimal System - Ability to maintain a regular work schedule - Ability to prioritize duties and tasks - Have dependable and punctual attendance - Ability to adapt to change in the work environment - Ability to follow details written and oral instructions - Ability to work independently in an efficient manner to complete assigned tasks - Ability to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach - Ability to push or pull wheeled carts loaded with library materials - Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Possess critical thinking skills Application Deadline: August 23, 2025 Apply online at: https://northvillelibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/29 -- 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.

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Canton Public Library Internship Opening
by Sean Bewick 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

Gain valuable skills and knowledge in an internship at Canton Public Library, now a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace<https://www.freep.com/story/sponsor-story/michigan-top-workplaces/2024/11/1…>! Canton Public Library is looking for an Intern who finds joy in connecting with others to join our team and forward our mission. At CPL, we are passionate about building the next generation of library professionals, and have developed a robust internship program where students can connect their education to practical experiences with professional mentors. At CPL, Interns build skills essential to public library service: * Creating enriching and meaningful experiences for library visitors of all ages through programs, events, activities and more. * Curating collections that support the informational, educational and recreational information needs of the community. * Connecting patrons to the information needed to pursue their best life using research expertise and problem-solving skills. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate program. Successful candidates for this position are curious, possess strong critical thinking skills and a passion for public service. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * Eighteen (18) hours per week, including evenings and weekends * $17.74-$20.82 per hour APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 9:00 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson - Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> Thank you, [cid:image001.png@01DC0D21.8F223DA0] Sean Bewick HR Specialist bewicks(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:bewicks@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1068

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Fall 2025: Betty Lang Local History Room Internship
by Rae Manela 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

Hello, Please pass along this internship opportunity to those who may be interested. September-December 2025 8 hrs per week on Fridays Working in the Local History Room at Novi Public Library Compensation: $1,500 at the end of the internship More information can be found here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kcNZDa4vFoWUK6_WT_iMz1AJajQOwEcDFx9HfPh…> Please fill out the application form and upload your resume here <https://forms.gle/QHeCBPrpy42rWbVq6> Thank you!

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2026 CSRP; Dinosaur Content for Adult Patrons
by Tahquamenon Library Director 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

Hello Everyone, Earlier this month, Lorry Traver from Brandon Twp. Library asked the Mich-Lib thread about dinosaur content that was geared towards adults. My family happens to follow a youtube channel based in Michigan that specializes in exactly that! Steven Bellettini is a content creator who creates high-quality informative videos about dinosaurs on his channel: Your Dinosaurs Are Wrong <https://www.youtube.com/@YourDinosaursAreWrong>. His videos look at dinosaur toys; comparing them to current research on the subject dinosaur species, and covering the history of our understanding and representations of dinosaurs. I reached out to them, and they are interested in collaborating with Michigan libraries next summer. Elizabeth Stack is the Producer/Director for the channel, and she monitors the channel email: yourdinosarewrong(a)gmail.com. Please reach out to them if you have further questions, they are excited to hear from you! Thank you, Ross Wine

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Fw: Interlibrary Loan Job Posting
by Pam Ballett 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

________________________________ From: Pam Ballett Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:24 AM To: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> Subject: Interlibrary Loan Job Posting We are hiring a new ILL Tech at the Schoolcraft Community Library! Job requirements attached. Pam Ballett Director Schoolcraft Community Library 330 N Centre Schoolcraft MI 49087 269 679-5959 [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4zo6Pdd7idswbRjh2zFjbRLbu3G…] “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King www.schoolcraftlibrary.org<http://www.schoolcraftlibrary.org/>

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