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Employment opportunity
by James B Lenze 13 Mar '25

13 Mar '25

There is still time to apply! The Garden City Public Library is expanding our staff! We have immediate openings for a part time Adult Librarian, and two part time Library Aides. Information about these opportunities and the application form can be found here: Employment Opportunities <https://www.gardencitylib.org/index.php/employment/> Interested persons should send a completed application, a resume, and 3 references to: apply(a)gardencitylib.org Applications received by March 14, 2025 shall be given first consideration. The Garden City Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity. James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135

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MeL Minute: Demonstrate Your Library's Value with Data
by Laura Warren-Gross 13 Mar '25

13 Mar '25

[cid:image002.png@01DB93EF.F73DC950]I recently attended Michigan Library Association’s webinar “Data Storytelling for Libraries.” It made me think about how in libraries, like many other places, progress and success are measured by data. We are often asked to provide evidence of library value. How we obtain, interpret, and share our data can demonstrate this value to our communities. The Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) includes eBooks and articles that can help library staff members learn how to gather and utilize data. How do I gather data? Being able to communicate effectively and convey the story of the library through data is one of the best ways to engage a community and get them excited about your mission. Say it with Data: A Concise Guide to Making Your Case and Getting Results<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=8d23fe68-683a-3d93-af32-9…> in the eBook Academic Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> is a good place to start when learning about data and libraries. It includes methods used to gather, measure, and present data including communication strategies and checklists to help prepare for surveys, focus groups, and presentations. There are also sample surveys and results analysis. Which chart would work best? Another eBook in the eBook Academic Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> can help us understand the principles of data visualization and which type of chart will work to best convey our data. Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=3025b294-e3dc-3f57-8981-f…> also includes information to help decide which colors and symbols will make a chart most readable and examples of tools that can be used to create graphs and charts. Show me examples! If you’re looking for examples of how a library has carried out successful data collection to make decisions, Jane Martel’s article "Creating Value From Data: Informing Decisions & Improving Public Library Services<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=67a7742c-3aee-31b2-a3f8-8…>" from American Libraries<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> in Library & Information Science Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, provides examples of how different departments in her library system have used data to make decisions about their purchasing, programs, and services. Reviewing data across departments helped to better understand how to improve vital areas of the library including summer reading, facilities, outreach, and resource allocation. As libraries are asked to demonstrate their value in communities, use the eBook Academic Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> and Library & Information Science Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> from MeL<https://mel.org/welcome> to locate additional helpful content and learn best practices in data collection and sharing methods to make clear and convincing points about the materials, services, and programs the library provides to its patrons. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image003.png@01DB91DE.0AA7D4E0] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> [cid:image004.png@01DB91DE.0AA7D4E0]

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CivicPlus Experiences
by Kimberly Schaaf 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Greetings from Oak Park, Do any of you have any experience with the company, CivicPlus (regarding web design / maintenance)? Greatly appreciate any and all commentary on your experience! Thanks so much! Kimberly Schaaf Director, Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Office: 248-691-7566 Work Cell: 248-914-3318

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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Please join us for Digital Collections Office Hours, Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan<https://cms.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/digitization/>, DPLA Michigan Service Hub<https://michmemories.org/>, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/> for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the secondThursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… 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 Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [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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Book buy back program
by Erin Zabonick 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

We used to use better world books and now we use B&T sustainable shelves, but out of the 722 books they are only buying 38 for $29. Wasn't sure if anyone does this or could recommend some other company? Thanks in advance. Erin Zabonick Director Three Rivers Public Library - READ. LEARN. DREAM. - 88 North Main St. Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666 [cid:05f9ff16-6b82-4225-8465-02384191890a]

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Hoopla
by EMAIL TEAM 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Dear Librarians, Are any of you discontinuing Hoopla due to unsustainable costs per month? We seem to be experiencing large increases. Stephanie Daniels, DirectorVanderlyn 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] Hoopla
by aestelle otsegolibrary.org 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Yes the Otsego District Library is discontinuing Hoopla service effective April 21st due to the unsustainable pricing model. Other concerns included the poor quality AI content in the catalog and current class action lawsuit against Hoopla. https://otsegolibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Phasing-Out-Hoopla-Dig… Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director * Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE * INTERACT * INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 https://otsegolibrary.org/ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> On Behalf Of John Clexton via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:42 PM To: EMAIL TEAM <hartfordlib(a)yahoo.com<mailto:hartfordlib@yahoo.com>>; Michlib-l ListServ <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Hoopla We are not discontinuing but are going to need to reduce our allowable circulation John Clexton Gladwin County District Library Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:36:18 PM To: Michlib-l ListServ <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: [Michlib-l] Hoopla Dear Librarians, Are any of you discontinuing Hoopla due to unsustainable costs per month? We seem to be experiencing large increases. Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Presenter Recommendation
by Kayla Barnish 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Good morning! Last night the Chesterfield Township Library hosted Betty Huotari from Logical Placement and she presented on "Spring Cleaning and Dealing with the Clutter." It was a well attended event and Betty was so easy to work with. Her email address is betty(a)logicalplacement.com and her website is www.LogicalPlacement.com <http://www.logicalplacement.com/> Thank you! Kayla Barnish Head of Tech Services Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Avenue Chesterfield, MI 48051 (586) 598-4900 ext. 239

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Register Now - What Libraries should know about the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

March 18, 2025, 2:00pm-3:30pm - What Libraries should know about the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) The new Earned Sick Time Act, or ESTA, went into effect on February 21, 2025. Libraries of all types are required to comply with the new sick leave provisions. Mike Blum, Employment and Labor Law attorney with Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith will provide information and tips for library directors and boards on navigating compliance with the new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). Learning Outcomes: * Participants will be able to identify what determines a small employer under ESTA, and whether their library falls under that definition. * Participants will be able to identify ways in which ESTA differs from their existing policies on paid leave. * Participants will be able to apply certain tips and criteria to assist with their leave policy decision making. The Library of Michigan is grateful for Mike Blum's and Foster Swift's support in providing this presentation. For more information or to register, visit the Event Registration Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Job Opening: Programming and Outreach Librarian
by Joe Zappacosta 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

The *Hackley Public Library* is seeking a full-time *Programming and Outreach Librarian* to join our team, with a primary focus on developing and delivering engaging programs and community outreach initiatives. Detailed information about this position and the application form is available on our Job Opportunitie <https://www.hackleylibrary.org/about/job-opportunities/>s page. Interested candidates should submit the following materials: Completed application form Current resume Three references Please send all application materials to: *Joseph W. Zappacosta* Director 231-722-8003 | hackleylibrary.org 316 W Webster Ave | Muskegon, MI 49440 [image: hackley-public-library-0319.jpg]

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