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Program Recommendation-Sea Shanty Singalong
by Jessica Luther 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

The Alpena County Library hosted Ben Traverse this week, and I was thoroughly impressed with his talent and knowledge. He explained the history of sea shanties and their cultural significance in between each song. He was great to work with and I am looking forward to hosting him again. https://bentraversemusic.com/ *Jessica Luther (she/her) * Assistant Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 Currently reading: <https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/8a156e3d-7f53-4169-ae07-6eea94b4a71e> [image: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins]

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Japanese Books
by Asako Nakamura 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

Series of Japanese Manga and a box of Japanese books available. Thank you, Asako Nakamura Program Coordinator Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron St. Houghton, MI 49931 (906)482-4570 X4111 Visit our website at www.pldl.org<http://www.pldl.org/> LIKE our FB page at facebook.com/pldl.org<http://facebook.com/pldl.org>

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MeL Minute: Expand Your Reach This Summer with MeL
by Laura Warren-Gross 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

[cid:image002.png@01DBA7A5.EF9EB640]As libraries plan for summer reading programs, it’s great to find ways to engage with patrons and gain the interest of folks who may not be regular library users. The Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) has content to help you plan and execute creative programs for all ages this summer. Can you find more participants? "Going the Extra Mile<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=ec3eb60b-694f-39fc-83af-2…>" in School Library Journal<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> describes several outreach programs across the country that aim to offer literacy programming and summer reading outside of the library. These types of programs can be beneficial to folks in rural areas who lack transportation, as well as in urban areas where libraries may not be walkable or open during hours that allow access for certain sectors of the community. Are your prizes sustainable? There are always summer reading prize questions that come through library listservs every year. "A Greener Way to Read: Summer Reading Program Helps the Community—and the Earth<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=1370e52b-872c-3a78-96ca-4…>" in American Libraries<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> tackles this question. Rather than small, individual prizes, the authors focus on giving away books and creating a community goal that everyone can be excited about achieving. Since the inception of these changes, the community has achieved its reading goal and planted trees, restored habitats, installed solar panels, and donated to animal shelters, food banks, and a parks foundation. In addition, participation in the program has grown by more than double! Making goals larger and more meaningful is just one way to draw in new patrons. Looking for ways to expand your reach? Working together with community organizations and other institutions may be the perfect way to bring summer reading to a wider audience. Children’s Services: Partnerships for Success<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=9e52d71d-1939-3dc1-b495-9…> in the eBook Academic Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> provides ideas for working with others in the community to take library programming to another level. You might have access to a museum, history center, college/university, or local park service and can use the ideas in this book to enhance your summer plans. Whether it’s taking story hour to a local daycare or senior center, partnering with an excavating company to show off their fleet of trucks, or working with local artists and photographers to teach new skills and put on an art show, use the articles and eBooks in MeL to find endless possibilities for expanding summer programming throughout every community in Michigan. For additional ideas, you can view a webinar<https://www.mcls.org/files/4317/4010/3730/2025-02_Color_Our_World_MeL_eReso…> that links the 2025 CSLP summer reading program to the MeL eResources<https://mel.org/az.php>. 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@01DBA7A5.EF9EB640] 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@01DBA7A5.EF9EB640]

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New: Richland Library (SC) - Executive Director search
by Beth Barker 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

Executive Director - Richland Library (SC) The Richland Library<https://www.richlandlibrary.com/> Board of Trustees seeks an inspiring and visionary Executive Director to build upon a legacy of excellence and drive the library further toward an exciting future. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a nationally recognized library system known for its cutting-edge services, dynamic programs, and commitment to community impact. As a 2017 National Medal recipient from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and one of South Carolina's 2020 Top Workplaces, Richland Library is more than a library-it is a community hub, a center for innovation, and a catalyst for lifelong learning. With 13 branches, a bookmobile, and a 240,000-square-foot Main Library, the system is well-positioned to expand its influence, leveraging recent capital improvements from a 2013 bond referendum and deep community partnerships to enhance its reach and relevance. Signature initiatives like Public Art, DoGood Columbia, StoryWalks, and the ConnectED Library Card Project reflect the library's creative, forward-thinking approach to serving its diverse and vibrant community. The Executive Director reports to a ten-member governing board and leads a talented team of 289 FTEs, championing a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation. With an annual budget of $37 million, Richland Library operates on a scale that demands strategic leadership, financial acumen, and a bold vision for the future. Standout features include a Makerspace, Fiberworks Studio, Production Stage, Post-Production Lab, Theater, and Artist-in-Residence Studio, as well as pioneering services in 3D printing, creative entrepreneurship, and a Library of Things. A key priority for this role will be leading a strategic planning process to shape the library's future, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and community service. Located in the heart of South Carolina, Richland County and the City of Columbia offer an outstanding quality of life. As South Carolina's capital, the city is home to renowned institutions such as the University of South Carolina, Columbia College, Benedict College, and Allen University, along with premier cultural destinations like the Columbia Museum of Art, EdVenture Children's Museum, the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, and the South Carolina State Museum. Columbia's walkable neighborhoods, thriving arts scene, hospitable climate, and vibrant downtown make it an ideal place to live, work, and lead. Responsibilities: This position oversees all aspects of staff development, operations, workflows and responsibilities of the workforce, directs and guides the work of the Executive Leadership Team as the staff works together to accomplish operational goals and plans; oversees budget spending and fund development, facilities, collections, and the maintenance and planning related thereof; cultivates existing external partnerships and develops new collaborative projects and initiatives to further library goals; maintains positive relationships among local and state governmental entities and their leaders as an advocate for the library; and assists the board in developing policy and enacts that policy on their behalf; and ensures organizational compliance to applicable laws and regulations. For a complete list of responsibilities within this role, please see the official job description linked on our website<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible library experience, including three years in an operational leadership role in a library system with multiple facilities. Regular attendance at work on-site is essential to maintain the necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision that this position requires. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $155,000 - $190,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com) Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on the position followed by the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Visit our website<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (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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Independent Lens/PBS April 29 Documentary: Free For All: The Public Library
by Jim Flury 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

Good Morning, I saw the promotion for this documentary while watching another PBS show last night. Might be good to promote to your patrons and your elected officials. Also a good warmup for MI legislators in preparation for MLA's Michigan Library Advocacy Day, which takes place the next day, April 30. [ https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/free-for-all/ | https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/free-for-all/ ] 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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VOX Books Shelving Solution
by Glen Lake Library 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Hi all, We over at the Glen Lake Library are getting more VOX books, books with electronic talking speakers in them that narrate the book for kids, and we've been grappling with what's the best way to shelf them. We have a small handful right now and they're just on simple metal divider shelves which works, but since they have a bulky plastic part on the inside cover, they don't line up nicely like other kids books. Since we only have 20 or so, we can put a lot of them on display holders, but we plan on getting more and they definitely won't sit nicely with more of them there. We have the shelf space allotted already but I'm wondering if others have some shelving solutions for them. What have you guys done? Bins, magazine holders? Thanks, David U. Glen Lake Community Library Empire, MI 49630 231.326.5361 http://www.glenlakelibrary.net

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Local area Authors
by EMAIL TEAM 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Dear Michigan Authors, The Hartford Public Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Saturday, July 26th. We invite all local authors to come and display their books for sale. Along with our local authors in our community room, we have a special appearance of the Monster Truck, "The Shredder" in our parking lot. There will also be 2 inflatables for the children, The Tower (wet) and a Princess Bounce house. We will be serving free hot dogs, chips and beverage and our anniversary cupcakes. There will be tent seating outside as well as seating inside. The event will be from 12N to 2pm. Authors may set-up at 11am. Please email if you are able to attend. 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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CLAIMED Free Korean Picture books
by Shannon O'Leary 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

See you all next time! *My work day may differ from yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your regular working hours.* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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FREE Korean Picture Books
by Shannon O'Leary 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Hi All! I have about 25 hardcover Korean picture books that I don't have room for. They are all in great shape. If you want them they are free to a good home. First come, first served. Please include your Rides or Delivery code and to whom I am sending this box to. Thanks! *My work day may differ from yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your regular working hours.* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/29172487?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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envelopes
by Sheila Ruby 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

I could use some please. zv196 de'Angeli Sheila Ruby Lapeer District Library zv196 de'Angeli Branch

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