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Food Distribution
by Rebecca Hermen 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Hello, Library Collective: Are there any of you out there that work with another organization to distribute pre-packaged fresh food? How does it work? Liability concerns? Food safety concerns? Anything else that we should know? Thanks all! - Rebecca -- *- Rebecca :)* *Rebecca Hermen* Assistant Director for Programs & Services Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 rhermen(a)dearborn.gov 313-943-2089 My work schedule may be different from yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your schedule.

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Mittens faces Mittens at OTPL - Cat Fight!
by Paige Greer 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Hello! Mittens the Cat has learned a lot when visiting the Orion Township Public Library. First, Mittens was amazed by the youth librarians' I-Spy set up. He stared for hours! Next, we took him over to our library centennial timeline. He thought it was so cool our library used to be in a building called the Hemingway House. Then, we showed him the Makerspace. He REALLY wanted to use the Glowforge, but we told him that requires a training appointment first. We hope he comes back for it! Then we caught up with Orion Township Public Library's OWN Mittens the animatronic cat. No tussle over the shared name which was good (sorry for the clickbait). Lastly, we took Mittens to the Staff Only area where he even got to take a ride on our new Automated Material Handler (AMH) machine alongside all the returned books from patrons thru our Drive Thru window. We tired him out for a little while, but we hear he's on his way to another library already. Go Mittens Go! Warmly, [cid:14aed757-4aa0-452b-82ca-e60ce368d0d3] Paige Greer Marketing Librarian Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext 415 orionlibrary.org

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Bookshelf and Desk Available
by Sarah Rick 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Hello, Bath Township Public Library is looking to rehome a bookshelf and a desk. The bookshelf comes with shelving. It measures 73in length, 24in depth, and 71in height. It is double sided. The desk is half an oval shape on the top. It measures 66in length, 37in deep (from the deepest arc of the half oval), and 29in height. There is some scuffing on the desk, but overall in great shape. Both are very heavy and will be pick up only. Pictures are attached in the word document. Please let me know if you are interested. [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/docx.png]Desk and Cabinet.docx<https://netorgft3530591-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/srick_bathtownship…> Thanks, Sarah Rick Library Director [cid:b1543146-0f37-4745-aa5f-7bd369a8f9d8]

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FW: Call for participation: Survey on Digital Preservation Practices
by Chelsea Denault 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Sharing for our colleagues at the LOCKSS Program. Please consider participating in their survey to assess digital preservation capacity and needs. Many thanks! -- Chelsea Denault, Ph.D. (she/her) Michigan Digital Preservation Network Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-0826 denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> www.MIpres.org<http://mipres.org/> [Logo]<http://mipres.org/> From: The NDSA organization list <NDSA-ALL(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> on behalf of Snowden Becker <00000243f2150e6b-dmarc-request(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM To: NDSA-ALL(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG <NDSA-ALL(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> Subject: [NDSA-ALL] Call for participation: Survey on Digital Preservation Practices You don't often get email from 00000243f2150e6b-dmarc-request(a)lists.clir.org. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> This call is being distributed widely; you may see this message on more than one list to which you are subscribed. Dear colleagues, The LOCKSS Program at Stanford University is conducting research to assess digital preservation practices, capacity, and needs at memory institutions worldwide. This research expands on a survey conducted in 2019 as part of the IMLS-funded Stepping Stones project<https://mipres.org/index.php/about/statewide-regional-stepping-stones-to-th…>, which provided important data about preservation needs in the state of Michigan, and led directly to the creation of the Michigan Digital Preservation Network<https://mipres.org/>. Data from this new survey will help identify the geographic regions and communities with the greatest need for new digital preservation services and networks, highlight potential opportunities to build community-owned preservation infrastructure, and complement other assessment projects related to digital preservation, including the NDSA Staffing Survey<https://ndsa.org/groups/staffing/> and DPC-RAM<https://www.dpconline.org/digipres/implement-digipres/dpc-ram>. All those who work with born-digital and digitized collection materials in any institutional setting are welcome to participate. This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and you may preview the questions here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e6-o4pqDX248SFCpo30ezQwLZnKcWEc3J8za-KN…>. https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zROtUXaqoq7sWO Please help us spread the word about this project by forwarding this call for participation to regional professional groups you may belong to, and to any practitioners in your professional network who are working with digital collections of any type or size. If you’d like to receive updates on this survey project, email Snowden Becker, LOCKSS Program Community Manager, at snowdenb(a)stanford.edu<mailto:snowdenb@stanford.edu>, or join our mailing list here<https://airtable.com/appf4HReOaFCNdkvU/pagub9nelvoBHXBV4/form>. Thanks in advance for your participation in this survey! Snowden Becker (she/her) LOCKSS Program Community Manager https://www.lockss.org/ snowdenb(a)stanford.edu<mailto:snowdenb@stanford.edu> (323) 365-9263 m ######################################################################## to manage your NDSA-ALL subscription, visit ndsa.org/ndsa-all

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Payroll, HR and Bookkeeping Inquiry (Brenda Conway)
by Brenda Conway 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Hello, We are looking for recommendations for who you have handling your Payroll, HR and Bookkeeping. Does your library handle it internally or do you outsource to a company? If handled internally, do you have seperate people for each position, or are they all encompassed as one position? If you outsource, would you be willing to provide a recommendation and share your approximate costs? Feel free to email me separately from this list. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Brenda Conway Administrative Assistant/Head of Circulation Fraser Public Library 586-293-2055

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spam email from "me"
by Lisa Waskin 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

I have heard from a couple of people that they have received an email supposedly from me as the President of the Midwest Collaborative of Library Studies. First, that isn't even the real name of MCLS. And second, my term was up at the end of December as President of the Board. If you receive an email like this, please delete. Thank you Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Reminder: Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour - February Q & A / Grants and Sustainability
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

The next Library of Michigan Grants Office hour will be Tuesday, February 10th at 3:00 PM. The topic will be a general Q & A and a short presentation on sustainability. Feel free to send me questions to address at the Office Hour. Register for the Grants Office Hour at https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… See you on the 10th! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [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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Patron collectible displays
by Isabella Rowan 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Hello again library land, Are there any libraries out there that have a space for patrons of all ages to display things they collect? Is that old-fashioned? Something where patrons sign-up for a month and can display their items, i.e. teacups, lego creations, beanie babies (are they still a thing, I wonder?!), shot glasses, etc. If you do offer this, how do you manage it? Thank you, Isabella Rowan, MLIS Library Director Phone: 517-223-9089, Ext. 111 130 S. Grand Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836 https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ [cid:260c6d5b-c6a1-4f1f-8a33-175927836e43] 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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Fwd: [Job Posting] MakeIT Assistant
by Michael McEvoy 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Apply online at: https://northvillelibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/31?source=aWQ9MTg%3D The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic candidate with strong customer service skills who enjoys working with new and emerging Makerspace technologies like 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, vinyl cutting, and more. MakeIT Assistant – Part Time 10 to 20 Hours per week Hours will include weekday mornings, evenings and a regular Sunday shift. Pay Rate: $15.26/hr to start Essential Duties Include: - Answer questions and job requests from makerspace patrons, referring to other Library departments as necessary. - Assist running various job requests using the Library’s Makerspace equipment. - Perform basic equipment maintenance. - Assist library patrons with use of Makerspace equipment (3D printer, laser cutter/engraver, sublimation printer, vinyl plotter, sewing and embroidery machine, etc). - Other work duties as assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications: - Demonstrable aptitude in using and explaining the usage of Makerspace equipment. - Strong familiarity with Windows, Apple, Android, Office, Google, and other popular computing and mobile technologies and environments. - Strong communication skills, including ability to adapt to a variety of age groups and experience levels to provide effective support and guidance. - Patient, friendly, and approachable demeanor. Works well with others. - Excellent problem-solving skills. - Ability to learn to use new technologies, sometimes with little formal instruction or training. - Candidates must be at least 17 years old (all hires under the age of 18 will be required to provide a valid Michigan work permit (CA-7) prior to their first day of work). - Willingness to seek out assistance as needed in answering questions. Deadline for application: Friday, February 20, 2026 or Until Filled

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Register now for Citizen Science with Unearth A Story(tm)!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

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