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CANVAS and book chapters?
by Jessica Himstedt 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

This is the first time this has come up for us, but does anyone know if it is copyright infringement to upload one chapter of a book into Canvas? I haven't done copyright in a long time! *Jessica Himstedt, MLIS* *Librarian - Acquisitions/Cataloging* *Mott Community College Library* *1401 E. Court Street* *Flint, MI 48503* *810.762.5649* *jessica.himst <jessica.himstedt(a)mcc.edu>**edt(a)mcc.edu <jessica.himstedt(a)mcc.edu>* *The mission of Mott Community College is to provide high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services that cultivate student success and individual development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.*

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Items up for grabs
by SBBDL Information 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Hello, We cleaned out a bin of miscellaneous bits and bobs in our staff area today and have two items up for grabs. Photos of both are attached! One copy of *An American Sunrise: Poems *by Joy Harjo. Hardcover, brand-new. No barcode or library stickers or any other physical processing. One Magnus brand travel tripod in padded case with handle. Never used. Closed and maximum dimensions for the tripod are as follows: Closed height: 18.2 in Maximum height: 62.5 in Reply with your rides code and which item you're after and I'll send it/them your way through RIDES! Have a great rest of your Tuesday, Autumn -- Autumn Anderson Assistant Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 she/her *Currently reading 'Gathering Moss' by Robin Wall Kimmerer <https://search.mel.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb14407819__Sgathering%20moss__…>* sbbdl.org

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Job posting
by Teresa Natzke 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Due to a retirement the Franklin Public Library is looking for a new director. See job posting attached.

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JDL Job Opening- Manager II Summit Branch
by Wayne, Danah 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Jackson District Library is currently seeking a positive, outgoing individual to lead our Summit Branch as Branch Manager. Located in Vandercook, just outside downtown Jackson, the Summit Branch offers easy access to Vandercook Lake, scenic walking trails, beautiful parks, and a variety of great local eateries. This location operates six days a week and oversees a dedicated team, including one full-time Library Assistant II and four part-time Library Assistant I staff. If you or someone you know would be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity! Thank you for helping us connect with passionate individuals who are excited to make a difference in our community. 6140061:Career Search<https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6140061.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=…> Danah D Wayne Human Resources Manager Jackson District Library O: 517-905-1306 C: 517-936-7576 wayned(a)myjdl.com<mailto:wayned@myjdl.com> [cid:ea1bdde3-03af-4751-a046-6e1a6d3558db]

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Call for Proposals: Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners Fall Meeting
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

The Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners<https://midmichdp.wordpress.com/> (MMDP) will come together for an in-person meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. As with all MMDP meetings, we will bring together a wide range of professionals and students engaged in creating and curating digital collections in Michigan and the surrounding region, including librarians, archivists, museum curators, historians, students, educators, and more. The goal of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the MMDP community to share knowledge and make connections. New attendees are always welcome! Submit Your Proposals for the 2025 MMDP Meeting The MMDP Planning Group invites you to submit your proposal for our November meeting. Proposals will be accepted for sessions in the following lengths and formats: * Presentation: A single topic or project presented by up to three (3) presenters. Presentations will be slotted into either 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions, including time for Q&A. (30-60 minutes) * “Birds-of-a-Feather” Break-out Discussion Topics: Open sessions for discussion around a particular topic or theme. This session provides an opportunity to begin or get feedback on in-progress projects, collaborate on addressing challenges, and discuss thought-provoking questions. (approximately 30 minutes) * Demonstrations: Guided training sessions on a specific tool, technique, workflow, or concept. (10 minutes) * Lightning Talks: High-energy talks on any topic held in succession in a single session. (5 minutes) * Poster: Present research or project findings summarized using brief written statements and graphic materials, such as photographs, charts, graphs, and/or diagrams mounted on poster board. * Panel: A discussion of up to three (3) presenters on a unified topic, plus a moderator. Panels will be slotted into 60-minute sessions, leaving a minimum of 15 minutes for Q&A and discussion at the end of each session. (60 minutes) This is a great opportunity to reuse a poster shared at another conference! We welcome proposals from anyone, but are particularly interested in proposals from smaller institutions and students. For Presentations, Demonstrations, and Lightning Talks, we invite presenters to join us in-person or via a pre-recorded video. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate live-streamed presentations. As always, we welcome proposals for demos, talks, or posters on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to): * Accessibility * Artificial Intelligence * Collaboration * Community Archiving * Digital Collections Stewardship * Diversity and Inclusion * Digital Humanities * Outreach * Standards, Tools, and Formats * Web Archiving To submit a proposal, please complete the form with your idea: https://tinyurl.com/MMDP2025-Proposals. If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail (midmichdp(a)gmail.com) Proposal Evaluation The Planning Group will review the proposals and come up with a program for the MMDP meeting. Please submit proposals by Tuesday, September 30 for the MMDP Meeting on November 20. Individuals with proposals chosen for inclusion in the Fall MMDP Meeting will be notified by the end of business on October 14. Registration As with all MMDP events, attendance is free but registration is required. To register, please complete the registration form: https://tinyurl.com/MMDP2025-Registration. More details about MMDP and past events are available on our website, <http://midmichdp.wordpress.com/> MidMichDP.wordpress.com<http://midmichdp.wordpress.com/>. We look forward to seeing you at the Library of Michigan this fall! Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [cid:759869d9-5243-45bc-97b2-6480d94fa61e] 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>. [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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Employment Opportunity: Library Faculty, Oakland Community College
by Johnson-Bignotti, Darlene 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Oakland Community College (OCC) is actively recruiting candidates for one full-time Library Faculty position based at our downtown Royal Oak campus. OCC seeks a librarian who values diversity, shared responsibility, open communication, personal empowerment, integrity, and ethical commitment in a learning-centered environment. A commitment to using current and emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning is essential. Follow this link to learn more about this position and apply online: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/oaklandcc/jobs/5062739/librarian-full-ti… Application closing date is October 5. Position start date is January 2026. Darlene Johnson-Bignotti (she/her) Library Faculty & Interim ASC/Library Dept. Chair, Royal Oak Oakland Community College 739 South Washington St, C107 Royal Oak, MI 48067-3898 Visit our home page: http://www.oaklandcc.edu/library<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.oaklandcc.edu/Library__;!!HXCxUKc!gEB…> "People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book." - Malcolm X

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Infopeople Fall Course Offerings
by Califa Group 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

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Automotive Code Readers
by Tracy Logan 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Hello Wise Ones! Do any of your libraries circulate automotive code readers? Do you require some kind of waiver to check them out? Thank you! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Magazine Rack
by marion Library 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

The magazine rack has found a new home. Thank you for your interest! (That went faster than I expected!) :) -- Sarah Genereaux-Maddox MLIS Marion Area District Library Director 120 E Main St, Marion, MI 49665 (231) 428-2682 Have a wonderful day! *"**Fairy tales do not give the child his first idea of bogey. What fairy tales give the child is his first clear idea of the possible defeat of bogey. The baby has known the dragon intimately ever since he had an imagination. What the fairy tale provides for him is a St. George to kill the dragon." - G.K. Chesterton*

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Magazine Rack
by marion Library 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

If anyone is interested in a paper storage rack (formerly magazine rack) we have one available for pick-up. We use one here for flyers and information but we don't need both. If you are interested please let me know. Thank you! -- Sarah Genereaux-Maddox MLIS Marion Area District Library Director 120 E Main St, Marion, MI 49665 (231) 428-2682 Have a wonderful day! *"**Fairy tales do not give the child his first idea of bogey. What fairy tales give the child is his first clear idea of the possible defeat of bogey. The baby has known the dragon intimately ever since he had an imagination. What the fairy tale provides for him is a St. George to kill the dragon." - G.K. Chesterton*

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