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Boosting the signal - Library Director posting - Nottawa Township Library, Centreville, MI
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Posting on behalf of the library board. Please see the full posting and direct any questions to them. Nottawa Township Library is a rural Class 2 library located in Southwestern Lower Michigan in the middle of St. Joseph County in Centreville. The current library services the patrons of Nottawa, Lockport and Florence Townships, as well as other surrounding communities and schools. The current library building holds a collection of 28,000+ items and digital resources, including MEL, Overdrive and Hoopla. The library is staffed with six dedicated team members. The Board of Trustees is looking for a qualified and experienced leader to guide the library as it continues to provide excellent and friendly library services to our communities Intrigued? Want to know more - act now! Click here for the full posting <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J1rmUfr5DpF0aGo6qMWJUD0g8lvnfbsuWSDNj8V…> and specifics on how to apply. Position closes Friday! -- Kate Pohjola Andrade <https://namedrop.io/katepohjolaandrade> (she/her) Director | Woodlands Library Cooperative <http://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9460 or 586-801-0725 kate(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <https://woodlands.zoom.us/zbook/kpa/book-a-chat> <https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandsLibraryCooperative/>

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Re: Permanent Story Walk
by Caroline Salucci 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hello. We have a permanent Story Book Trail at a local park. We have 18 posts along the .04 mile trail. While I'm not the one who initially put it together, so I don't have anything about purchasing to share, I can help with other information. We put in a new book every month from April to November. I try to choose books by February and order all the books at once for the entire year. I only consider picture books that have been published within the last two years, due to books going in and out of print so quickly. The books also have to meet a certain page requirement, about 32 pages (16 two-page spreads), with some wiggle-room. Another staffer puts the books together for me; but I did it myself during Covid, so I can tell you what I did: size poster board pieces to fit the measurements of the post frames at the park, get two copies of the book (since book pages are double-sided), cut out pages with an exacto knife, tape book pages onto poster with double-sided tape, and laminate. I also have a welcome and closing sign for each book, which I write the text for and is put together by the Graphic Designer at our library. We then print these signs at the library using a very large printer. When I go to the park, here's what I do: I stop at each post, take the old poster from the previous book out of the frame, clean the frame off, clean the plexiglass that goes over the poster, and then insert the new poster. Then I put the plexiglass on top and move onto the next post. You can find information about our Story Book Trail at https://www.baldwinlib.org/youth/. I know that's a lot of details, so email me at Caroline.Salucci(a)baldwinlib.org if you have questions. Good luck! Caroline Caroline Salucci Youth Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM <michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)liblists.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)liblists.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Awesome Mitten Is Awesome For MAP!!! (Jim Flury) > 2. Mobile Hot Spots (Bob Barringer) > 3. Director Opening (Hook, Mary) > 4. LibraryOne Digital, Inc. Formerly B&T TS360 and Boundless (Axis360) > (Jim Flury) > 5. Closing SUNDAY: Bell Road Branch Manager search - Newburgh Chandler > Public library (IN) > (Beth Barker) > 6. Permanent Story Walks (Laura Orlowski) > 7. Re: Permanent Story Walks (BPL Director) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:28:28 -0800 (PST) > From: Jim Flury <jflury(a)tln.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Awesome Mitten Is Awesome For MAP!!! > To: all-tln <all-tln(a)lists.tln.org>, partnerscda > <partnerscda(a)lists.tln.org>, michlib-l(a)liblists.org > Message-ID: <1299906146.719536.1771244908493.JavaMail.zimbra(a)tln.org> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="=_dcd54cb5-a2fd-45d2-93af-6f8b77e55765" > > All, > > Be sure to share this awesome Awesome Mitten Michigan Activity Pass > article on your social media! > > [ https://www.awesomemitten.com/michigan-activity-pass/ | > https://www.awesomemitten.com/michigan-activity-pass/ ] > > Jim > > Jim Flury > Technical Services Manager > The Library Network > 41365 Vincenti Court > Novi, MI 48375 > 248-536-3100, ext 133 > Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 > Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org >

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Outdoor book drop needed
by Deahl, Jonathan 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hello, We have a building project rapidly approaching that will cause us to have to block off our built-in book return. I'm wondering if anyone has a used freestanding outdoor book return that they are looking to get rid of within the next four to six weeks. Please let me know off list. Thanks, [cid:image001.png@01DCA025.58508BA0] Jonathan Deahl Circulation Services Coordinator Waterford Township Public Library 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.7678 jdeahl(a)waterfordmi.gov

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Career Opportunity at Rawson Memorial District Library
by Rawson Library Director 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

[image: BG Full Lockup.png] *Library Director Job Posting * Rawson Memorial Library is seeking an engaged, forward-thinking Library Director to lead our library as a vibrant, welcoming community hub. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a small-town setting where the library plays a central role in community life. The Library Director blends leadership, creativity, and hands-on service to ensure the library evolves alongside the people it serves, while honoring the mission of Rawson Memorial Library: to provide quality materials and services that meet the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and businesslike. Please see the attached Job Description for more information. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter along with resume to: Dale Churchill, Library Board Chairman dalechurchill(a)hotmail.com Deadline to apply is: March 4, 2026 -- Ruth Steele, Director 6495 Pine St. Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-2856

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Help with The Standard
by Isabella Rowan 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hello Libraryland, If you are out there and you use The Standard for life, LTD and STD, can you please provide me with the name and contact for an administrator asap? With all the turnover in leadership at my library before me, there is no documentation on file and the lovely people at The Standard can provide me with no, none, nada, zero information. I am supposed to contact one of three people to be added as an authorized administrator, but they cannot provide me with contact information. Thank you for any help you can provide. Cheers, Isabella Rowan, MLIS Library Director Phone: 517-223-9089, Ext. 111 130 S. Grand Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836 https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ [cid:c1a30479-fa35-4df9-90bf-afe184c5f7b3] This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you.

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MI PR Group recording
by Kelly Rembert 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Thanks to all that joined today's MI PR Group meeting - the recording is up at: https://youtu.be/_CbvjwvO130 The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Looking ahead our next meeting is on Tuesday, April 15 with a roundtable meeting. Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) April 15, 2025 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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LibraryOne Digital, Inc. Formerly B&T TS360 and Boundless (Axis360)
by Jim Flury 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

All, As you likely have, for some time we have been hearing rumbling and rumors that one or more of the digital components of the former Baker & Taylor was to be resurrected. That would now appear to be the case or at least, the intent with Charlotte, NC based (just like B&T was!) LibraryOne Digital, Inc. [ https://ts360.baker-taylor.com/_layouts/CommerceServer/DefaultNonLogin.aspx… | https://ts360.baker-taylor.com/_layouts/CommerceServer/DefaultNonLogin.aspx… ] [ https://www.libraryone.com/ | https://www.libraryone.com/ ] From the looks of it the idea is to use the former B&T TS360 product both as a paid subscription database for print collection development (but not ordering) as well as a marketplace for digital ordering for the Boundless (previously Axis360) now LibraryOne digital platform. Under [ https://www.libraryone.com/publishers | https://www.libraryone.com/publishers ] is a tag that reads "Why Publishers Can Trust Us" Use the word publisher and library interchangeably there and I would like to know the answer to that question myself. Call me skeptical. We've also been hearing similar revival rumors about the former B&T cataloging utility BTCat, although the OCLC action instituted might have served to put the brakes on that [ https://www.wakeforestlawreview.com/2026/01/checked-out-the-fall-of-bt-in-t… | https://www.wakeforestlawreview.com/2026/01/checked-out-the-fall-of-bt-in-t… ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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Library of Michigan Book Offers Feb 2026
by Bacon, Betsy (MDE) 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Good morning, The Library of Michigan has free materials we are offering to the library community. To take advantage of this opportunity, see the information below and the attached spreadsheet. Feel free to forward this message to other library groups or listservs within Michigan. Content and condition The titles listed are extra copies of fiction and non-fiction (hard and soft cover) books submitted to the Michigan Notable Books program over the last year and either contain Michigan content and/or were written by a Michigan author. How to request Please submit requests by email to baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> . If you are local or passing through, you are welcome to schedule a time to select and claim materials on-site from 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Email baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> if you want to schedule a visit. Email requests are handled on a first-come basis by date and time. Some, or all requested materials may no longer be available at the point we receive your email. It may take a few weeks to process the requests, depending on staff time and availability of RIDES totes. I will send you an email when I am able to ship the materials to you. Shipping We prefer to ship items via RIDES. If you are not in the RIDES system, we can ship via UPS, and we will cover the cost of shipment. Email requests must include the title as noted on the spreadsheet, how many copies you want (if applicable), RIDES code or a delivery address (street address only, no P.O. box), contact name, phone number and email address. Emails should be directed to baconb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:baconb1@michigan.gov> . If you are requesting a large number of books, it might be helpful to ship an empty RIDES tote to me (ZK501 Attn: Betsy) to fill and return to you. We are currently having difficulty acquiring RIDES totes. Deadline If you are interested in any of these materials, please respond to this email no later than March 17th, 2026. Materials will be shipped as soon as time and resources allow. Thanks for your time, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Betsy Bacon BaconB1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BaconB1@michigan.gov> Collections Technician Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan]<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education…> [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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Closing SUNDAY: Bell Road Branch Manager search - Newburgh Chandler Public library (IN)
by Beth Barker 16 Feb '26

16 Feb '26

Branch Building Manager - Newburgh Chandler Public Library (IN) The Newburgh Chandler Public Library (IN)<https://www.ncplibraries.org/> is looking for a flexible, driven, and caring individual to serve as its next Bell Road Branch Manager. Serving nearly 42,000 residents from three locations across Ohio Township, the Newburgh Chandler Public Library enhances lives and empowers the community through access, knowledge, and connections. The Branch Manager ensures that patrons, staff, and community experience excellent care and services in a well-maintained facility. Reporting to the Library Director, the Branch Manager is an active participant of the Library's Administrative Team and oversees all activities at the Bell Road library facility, including the hiring, training, and evaluation of the circulation and maintenance staff serving at this location. Key initiatives include strengthening community connections through outreach initiatives, promoting library services to underserved populations, and expanding the local and digital resources in the library collection. Newburgh is a thriving and growing suburb of Evansville, Indiana which is located right on the scenic Ohio River. The library also serves the residents of Chandler, just North of Newburgh. Ohio Township has a low cost of living both within the state and nationally. The community also offers great schools, a robust trail system for biking and walking, as well as two universities and two highly ranked hospitals in the surrounding area. Warrick County is one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana and is within a two-to-three-hour drive of many urban areas including St. Louis, Louisville, Indianapolis and Nashville. Responsibilities: The Bell Road Branch Manager will assist patrons and staff with the library's resources; work with the Marketing Manager to promote the library; collect and report requested statistical data; maintain a cooperative and communicative relationship with other branches and administration; oversee the building's supply budget and meeting room usage; and communicate effectively with patrons, staff, and the community. Additional responsibilities are listed in the job description (linked at https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) Qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited university, experience supervising staff, and the ability obtain a level LC 3 (library certification 3) or higher per the Indiana State Library's guidelines is required. Management experience in a public library is preferred. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $45,000 - $50,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Trista Smith, Library Director<mailto:tsmith@ncplibraries.org> (tsmith(a)ncplibraries.org) This position closes on February 23, 2026. - 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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Director Opening
by Hook, Mary 16 Feb '26

16 Feb '26

I will be retiring as Library Director for the Manistique School & Public Library on June 30, 2026. Attached is the posting for my position. We are looking for candidates that would love to live in the beautiful Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Michigan. See the attached posting for information. Please let me know if you have any questions. Mary Hook -- Mary L. Hook Director of Technology, Library and Media Manistique Area Schools (906)252-4300 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachment, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information as defined by State and Federal laws. If you are not the intended recipient or an agent of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this message in error and any review, disclosure, copying, printing, distribution, dissemination, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail, and immediately and permanently delete the original from your computer and destroy all copies of this communication. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE: This e-mail message, and any response to it may be archived for later retrieval and is subject to retention, disclosure, and disposal in accordance with Board Policy and State law. -- Mary L. Hook Director of Technology, Library and Media Manistique Area Schools (906)252-4300 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachment, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information as defined by State and Federal laws. If you are not the intended recipient or an agent of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this message in error and any review, disclosure, copying, printing, distribution, dissemination, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail, and immediately and permanently delete the original from your computer and destroy all copies of this communication. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE: This e-mail message, and any response to it may be archived for later retrieval and is subject to retention, disclosure, and disposal in accordance with Board Policy and State law.

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