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Re: [Michlib-l] used books for book discussion
by Aaron Nemec 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

I should have clarified the original post (below). We do encourage people to check-out library books for this, but the handful of people that sign-up for a free copy of the book are given a little more motivation to attend an event that is otherwise just open to the general public. The event themselves do not require registration for attendance. Thanks! Aaron Hi, I've been purchasing copies of used books for our "Classic Book Discussion" series. If someone wants a copy of the book being discussed, they can essentially get their own copy ahead of time. Our Friends organization also graciously allows me to grab extra used copies that may come through their book donations. Instead of purchasing, I was wondering if it was worth asking if other libraries had copies available. I am currently looking for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee , We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, and Kindred by Octavia Butler. I am hoping to get 5-8 copies of each. Please only consider this if you know it would not ruffle any feathers! 🙂 Email nemeca(a)boynelibrary.org if you have something. I also have a handful of copies of Tom Sawyer for anyone who may want them. Thank You! Aaron Nemec Adult Services Librarian Boyne District Library 231-582-7861

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used books for book discussion
by Aaron Nemec 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Hi, I've been purchasing copies of used books for our "Classic Book Discussion" series. If someone wants a copy of the book being discussed, they can essentially get their own copy ahead of time. Our Friends organization also graciously allows me to grab extra used copies that may come through their book donations. Instead of purchasing, I was wondering if it was worth asking if other libraries had copies available. I am currently looking for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee , We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, and Kindred by Octavia Butler. I am hoping to get 5-8 copies of each. Please only consider this if you know it would not ruffle any feathers! 🙂 Email nemeca(a)boynelibrary.org if you have something. I also have four copies of Tom Sawyer for anyone who may want them. Just let me know. Thank You! Aaron Nemec Adult Services Librarian Boyne District Library 231-582-7861

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Job Posting: Library Science Intern
by Katie Badgley 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library is seeking applications for the position of Youth Services Intern. This position may qualify for academic credit, coordinated between the intern, the department supervisor, and the student's academic institution. - Assist with planning and support of library programs and outreach events - Observe, learn and help in each department of the library to gain a full understanding of library service opportunities and explore interests for career options - Participate in hands-on library work including material organization and customer service - Provide reference and reader's advisory services for children and families Application Start Date Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Application Deadline Saturday, May 10, 2025 For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.fpl.info/jobs Thank you, Katie Badgley Manager of Youth Services 810-249-2587 kbadgley(a)fpl.info<mailto:kbadgley@fpl.info> pronouns: she/her [GC_FPL_Logo]

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Paper Roll Holders Available for Pick Up
by Abby Rubin 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Two 20" wall-mounted paper roll holder and cutters available for pick up from Westland Library. You can take one or both. They come out 8 inches from the wall. Please email abby.rubin(a)westlandlibrary.org if interested. [cid:f882bc4d-804b-4d71-935d-b6be63b2081e] [A logo for a library Description automatically generated] Abby Rubin (she/her/hers) Youth and Teen Librarian (734) 326-6123 ext 2841 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org<http://westlandlibrary.org/>

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Book club set #3 up for grabs
by Amy Van Oordt 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Hi! I have 8 hardcover copies of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens available. They are in good shape, have our stickers on them and are stamped with our information on p.114. Let me know if you would like them, if you are the first to respond I will get your rides code and get them sent to you! Amy [cid:8eb6df77-4725-429f-a4bd-7948c1564257]<https://www.loutitlibrary.org/> Amy Van Oordt Library Assistant II she/her (what’s this?<https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6946 | LoutitLibrary.org<http://loutitlibrary.org/> 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. [cid:46cb5cd6-9bc4-4af8-bc98-49d50e7d5c00]<https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/>[cid:4cbc45e7-5a68-4fc7-bf28-016e3dfea02d]<https://www.instagram.com/LoutitLibrary/>[cid:d944b827-57a6-45d3-a6cc-8bb3b3af5d38]<https://www.youtube.com/@loutitdistrictlibrary461>[cid:44f27d7c-51ef-4daf-8267-adca9ae3898d]<https://www.tiktok.com/@loutitdistrictlibrary>

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Book club set #2 up for grabs
by Amy Van Oordt 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Hi! I have 10 hardcover copies of Thirst by Scott Harrison available. They are in good shape, have our stickers on them and are stamped with our information on p.114. Let me know if you would like them, if you are the first to respond I will get your rides code and get them sent to you! Amy [cid:b93a852a-552a-4c66-98d9-2e713006bfce]<https://www.loutitlibrary.org/> Amy Van Oordt Library Assistant II she/her (what’s this?<https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6946 | LoutitLibrary.org<http://loutitlibrary.org/> 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. [cid:b14185d2-1eca-4186-86b8-bf7ed204e60d]<https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/>[cid:5d9036d8-9be7-408c-bd7a-448ac4dfcf11]<https://www.instagram.com/LoutitLibrary/>[cid:aa5ee9c9-957c-4c65-945e-27f3be3e7ff0]<https://www.youtube.com/@loutitdistrictlibrary461>[cid:1659eae8-4498-498c-8c85-660225e3c576]<https://www.tiktok.com/@loutitdistrictlibrary>

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Book club set up for grabs
by Amy Van Oordt 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Hi! I have 9 hardcover copies of The Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras available. First come first serve! They are in good shape, have our stickers on them and are stamped with our information on p.114. Let me know if you would like them, if you are the first to respond I will your rides code from you and get them sent to you! Amy [cid:4fe6b700-de9d-48f9-9781-21926679c6e8]<https://www.loutitlibrary.org/> Amy Van Oordt Library Assistant II she/her (what’s this?<https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6946 | LoutitLibrary.org<http://loutitlibrary.org/> 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. [cid:9f39e066-a20d-4736-8659-d7c02d371b21]<https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/>[cid:3d23adce-31ef-4c49-ab7a-05a7a6ef2232]<https://www.instagram.com/LoutitLibrary/>[cid:2f4e8503-e5d8-4213-a2d7-cd928be5d66b]<https://www.youtube.com/@loutitdistrictlibrary461>[cid:aa598f6f-2dfe-46c9-946b-85700bb76ef5]<https://www.tiktok.com/@loutitdistrictlibrary>

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REMINDER: Spring Survey- Evaluation of LSTA funded Services and Programs
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

The Library of Michigan collects evaluation feedback of our services each year so we can provide data to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a requirement of our Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding grant. Our 2025 spring survey covers the following programs: * Counting Opinions' LibPas (Annual Report)<https://mi.countingopinions.com/> * Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> * WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> * United for Libraries<http://www.ala.org/united/> * Ploud<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89757--…> * MeL Marketing Materials<https://www.mel.org/library-staff/promote/digital-print-assets> * Support services provided by E-Rate Central<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89752--…> * PCI Webinars<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> If you or your library have participated in or used the programs/services above in the previous 12 months, please take a moment to give us very brief feedback using the survey link below. You can submit a response for one or more of the programs/services listed above. Please share the survey widely with other staff in your library that may have also used of the programs/services too. Survey link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8229592/Annual-Spring-Survey-2025 We really appreciate the time you take to provide us with feedback each year. Thank you all very much for helping us with these annual reporting requirements for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We will keep this survey open through May 9th. These projects are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. [Logo Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 [A picture containing text, room, gear, gambling house AI-generated content may be incorrect.][cid:image003.png@01DBB8E4.D6632E40] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students' multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [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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Meeting minutes
by Library Director 28 Apr '25

28 Apr '25

Hello all, Pardon the silly question but I need to understand this issue in more layman's terms. I have reread the section many times but fear I may be reading into the potential meaning too much. We often have a patron who will come in to request our meeting minutes before they have been approved at the next meeting. Our secretary makes them available to the board and myself normally on the 8th day (so the following Friday). The patron does understand that they are technically not approved/official. My question is, is the patron allowed to have a print off copy that they can take home? I am getting caught on the "public inspection" verbiage and need clarification if that means they can only peruse the proposed minutes at the library (public) or if they can take it home and do whatever they desire with them? We've not ever had an issue but I want to make sure I understand this better. Thank you! Best, CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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SECRETARY OF STATE JOCELYN BENSON AT THE DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY!
by Megan Summers 28 Apr '25

28 Apr '25

The Author Series Committee at the Detroit Public Library welcomes current Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for a discussion about her new book, The Purposeful Warrior (Open Field, 2025), on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the CSJ Auditorium, Main Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue. The book is a road map for shattering the status quo and standing up for ourselves, our communities, and our country. Jocelyn shares powerful stories from her rise in politics—investigating domestic terrorist cells, becoming the youngest woman in U.S. history to lead a top 100 law school, and running the Boston Marathon while more than eight months pregnant—as well as those of paradigm-shifters throughout history, to demonstrate how we can be warriors for ourselves and for each other. Joining Jocelyn will be joined by renowned businessman and advocate Dennis Archer, Jr. Copies of The Purposeful Warrior will be available for sale from Detroit's own Source Booksellers. The event is free and open to the public. Please register for reminders, as seats are available on a first-come, first serve basis: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-mi-secretary-of-state-jocelyn-bens… Megan Summers (she/her) Assistant Manager Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI, 48221 313-481-1840 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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