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Workplace Wellness Webinars by The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 23 Jan '26

23 Jan '26

Hello! Below please see information on a webinar series by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) on workplace wellness and mental health support in the workplace. These webinars are intended for any Michigan employer/employee. They are FREE and recordings are also freely available. Take care, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [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/>. Toxic Stress, Resilience and Workplace Culture [HWHM Banner] Creating Healthier, Trauma-Informed Workplaces A Three-Part Series on Toxic Stress, Resilience and Workplace Culture This three-part webinar series explores how toxic stress and trauma affect individuals and workplaces- and what organizations and employees can do to respond in healthier, more supportive ways. Participants will learn how stress and trauma impact the brain and behavior at work, gain practical tools to build regulation and resilience for themselves and their colleagues and explore actionable frameworks for creating workplace cultures that reduce toxic stress and support mental wellbeing. Episode 1 Recoding is Available: Understanding How Toxic Stress and Trauma Affect Us at Work [three part webinar series episode 1 understanding how toxic stress and trauma affects us at work. thursday jan. 15 at 2 p.m.]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fu…> Toxic stress and trauma responses are normal automatic responses to the abnormal stressors many of us are feeling at home, work, economically and societally. This webinar highlighted the prevalence and impact of toxic stress and trauma. It covered the basics of the brain science of how toxic stress and trauma affect us at work, whether they are brought in from our personal lives or caused at work. [watch button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fu…> ________________________________ Save the Dates for the Next Episodes: Feb. 18 and March 18 Episode 2: Strengthening Regulation and Resilience for Ourselves and with Our Colleagues This episode will share concrete self-regulation techniques and resilience-building tools that can be used personally to help mitigate toxic stress and trauma responses and behaviors. It also will review practices to support your colleagues and staff with co-regulation practices and collective care to create a healthier and more productive workplace culture for all. Thursday, Feb. 18 2-2:30 p.m. Join Via Microsoft Teams<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> Episode 3: Cultivating Workplace Cultures that are Trauma-Informed and Reduce Toxic Stress The final episode in this series will review a framework any organization can use to cultivate a mentally healthier workplace culture that helps to mitigate toxic stress and grow as a trauma-informed organization. Thursday, March 18 2-2:30 p.m. Join Via Microsoft Teams<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> [LEO logo] Learn more about Healthy Work Healthy Mind.<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fleo%2Fin…> ________________________________ Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…>. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.…>. This service is provided to you at no charge by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fleo%3Fut…>. ________________________________ This email was sent to membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity *105 West Allegan * Lansing, Michigan 48933 [GovDelivery logo]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com…>

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Minecraft
by EMAIL TEAM 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Dear librarians, If your library has minecraft licenses on your public computers, could you share where you bought them? 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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Free Coin Wrappers
by Anna Merritt 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Hello All, Four boxes of coin wrappers (Pennies, Nickels, Dimes & Quarters – one of each) ½ - ¾ full. Free to good home. Send along RIDES number and I will send them out next week. 😊 Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Adult Programmer / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ [1] -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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question about pay by invoice for Business Prime
by PDL Director 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Hi Jim, I hope you are doing well and having a good new year. I was wondering if you know how we can setup our Business Prime through the Library of Michigan account to pay by invoice. We order a lot more from Amazon now that Baker and Taylor folded and we are getting billed by the book's arrival date which throws one purchase order for books into 20 different charges on my credit card. I was hoping to be able to see the charged paid by purchase order on my credit card instead. It's going to make it a lot easier for me with end of the budget cycle spend down also. I appreciate any time you have to help. Thank you! Krista K Vincent Library Director Putnam District Library 327 N. Main St. PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073 O 517-852-9723 director(a)putnamlib.org<mailto:director@putnamlib.org> www.putnamlib.org<http://www.putnamlib.org/> -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Spine labels up for grabs
by SBBDL Information 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Howdy! We have three open rolls of spine label protectors (dimensions: 1 2/8 " X 3/4") that we don't use. Picture attached. Please reach out with your RIDES code if you'd like them. Hope everyone is staying warm today! Autumn -- Autumn Anderson (she/her) Assistant Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 *Currently reading 'Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde' <https://search.mel.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb47555594__Ssurvival%20is%20a%…> by Alexis Pauline Gumbs*

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Website
by Stephanie Daniels 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Dear Librarians, Everyone seems to be recommending Streamline, but they seem very expensive? Are there any discounts? Are they priced by library size or all the same? -- *Stephanie Daniels, Director* *Hartford Public Library* *Vanderlyn Community Center* 12 Church Street, PO Box 8 Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 "A book too, can be a star.....a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe." Madeleine L'Engle

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Patron Services Employee Opportunity
by Jack Buck 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Richland Community Library EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: Patron Services/Circulation Desk Clerk (Part-Time Position: 6-19 hours per week) Application Deadline: Open until filled. If you enjoy providing a valuable service in a great small town, working as part of a team, and joining an institution beloved by its community, this is the job for you! POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for performing routine clerical work in a library and providing basic support services to patrons. Duties include, but are not limited to: * Providing excellent service to library patrons. * Engaging with patrons and handling materials at the main Library Circulation desk; assisting patrons with computer, printing, faxing/copier, and other general/resource questions. * Retrieving and processing materials returned via the inside and outside drop boxes. * Ensuring that circulation policies and procedures are followed. * Shelving materials and maintaining shelving areas in an accurate, neat, and orderly fashion. * Demonstrating how to best utilize the library's physical and electronic collections. * Checking shelves for accuracy. * Processing and labeling of library materials. * Providing Reader’s Advisory to patrons. * Registering and updating library cardholder accounts. * Maintaining the welcoming and orderly appearance of the library. * Performing other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties. Knowledge and Abilities Required * Ability to communicate positively with customers and staff in a cheerful manner * Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills * Demonstrated interest in working with children and adults * Willingness to learn new technology, including library technologies * Must be confident, personable, and a team player * Must display initiative and problem-solving skills * Ability to responsibly manage petty cash and cash register * Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures * Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines Knowledge and Abilities Preferred * Experience working in a library * Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive * Experience with automated library circulation systems Working Conditions Part-time position (6-19 hours per week) able to work mornings, afternoons, evenings based on library scheduling needs. Able to work 2 weekends (Saturdays per month) required. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, sit, bend, twist, stoop, reach and grasp, walk, push, pull or lift materials or equipment weighing 15 pounds or more, manually manipulate computer keyboard, mouse and scanner etc. Ability to bend, reach and shelve a full range of shelving units. Additional Requirements Ability to read and write, type and operate standard computer software, perform basic mathematical computations, communicate effectively, work a determined schedule including evenings and weekends, take and follow direction, work well with patrons, coworkers and management, organize work successfully, maintain confidentiality, give attention to detail, maintain a positive customer service attitude (internal and external), meet deadlines, work independently and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Personal accountability and moral integrity are crucial to keeping our high standard in the community. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Compensation $14.00 per hour +, depending on education and experience. Please submit an application<https://www.richlandlibrary.org/About/job-opportunities/employment-applicat…> to Main Circulation Desk at the Library or e-mail documents to the Library Director jbuck(a)richlandlibrary.org -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Inclement Weather Policies
by JC Wheeler Public Library 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Hi Library Land! With the Extreme Cold Watch in effect throughout some of Michigan, I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or policies on temperature? Does anyone close for wind chill, or do you close strictly for bad road conditions? Thanks in advance! Abbie LaFountaine JC Wheeler Library PO Box 226 1576 S. Main Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7875 “This week I've been reading a lot and doing little work. That's the way things ought to be. That's surely the road to success.” ― Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl<https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/3532896>

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ALA Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship
by Monique Oldfield 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

The Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship is now accepting nominations. Nominations due, March 1, 2026. Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship now accepting nominations | ALA<https://www.ala.org/news/2026/01/ken-haycock-award-promoting-librarianship-…> Kind Regards, Monique Oldfield, MSW, MLIS Librarian IV, Coordinator, Learning and Research Support Purdy/Kresge Library Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 313-577-5037 Subject Librarian for Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Honors College, Foundation Center.

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website recommendations
by Lisa Waskin 21 Jan '26

21 Jan '26

Here are all of the responses I received regarding recommendations for websites. Thank you all for your input. Lisa 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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