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Exploring a Library Podcast – Suggestions Welcome!
by Asako Nakamura 21 May '25

21 May '25

Hi everyone, I’m thinking about starting a podcast at our library and wanted to ask for your advice. What do we need to begin—would you recommend investing in a good microphone first, or focusing on computer/audio editing specs? Also, if your library already has a podcast, I’d love to check it out! Please feel free to share a link or tell me where I can listen. Thank you in advance for your insights! Best, 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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Upcoming Online Courses & Conferences from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 21 May '25

21 May '25

Summer Online Courses Register early and save! 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early! * NEW! First Amendment Audits and Situational Preparedness for Frontline Library Staff<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/first-amendment-audits-and-si…>, June 2 – June 29 * Tackling Tough Work Conversations<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/tackling-tough-work-conversat…>, June 2 – June 29 * Basics of Cataloging<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-of-cataloging/>, June 2 – July 27 * Graphic Design for Librarians<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/graphic-design/>, June 9 – July 6 * Genealogy Library Services<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/genealogy/>, June 16 – July 27 * Makerspace Magic: Plan and Design your Library’s Makerspace<https://ischool.wisc.edu/makerspace-magic-plan-and-design-your-librarys-mak…>, June 30 – July 27 * NEW! Human-Centered Design Thinking for an Ethical and<https://ischool.wisc.edu/human-centered-design-thinking-for-an-ethical-and-…> * Accessible Digital World<https://ischool.wisc.edu/human-centered-design-thinking-for-an-ethical-and-…>, June 30 – August 2 * NEW! Drive Library Engagement with Adult Programming<https://ischool.wisc.edu/drive-library-engagement-with-adult-programming/>, July 14 – August 24 * Navigating Fake News, Misinformation, and AI Content<https://ischool.wisc.edu/navigating-fake-news-misinformation-and-ai-content/>, July 14 – August 24 NEW! Closing the Gaps with Diversity Audits<https://ischool.wisc.edu/closing-the-gaps-with-diversity-audits/>, July 28 – August 24 Do you want to build inclusive, representative collections and services in your library? One tool to help guide this analysis is a diversity audit. In this course, participants will investigate the role diversity audits play in libraries of all types. Participants will understand the origins of diversity audits, their current usages, and challenges and benefits to utilizing them. Assignments will involve creating your own diversity audit that is unique to your library space and assesses a specific collection or category of interest. See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> – Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology 2025 Conference October 6-7, 2025 $150-$350 | Hybrid Conference Join us for the inaugural Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology Conference as we explore the intersection of libraries and technology. Hear from leading experts, share best practices, and network with peers. This conference will include topics such as artificial intelligence applications in libraries, best practices for digital collections, and approaches to library instruction and patron engagement. Can’t join us in Madison for the full conference experience? Register for our virtual track and hear from both keynote presenters along with six additional hybrid sessions. Visit the conference website<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/upgrade/> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/upgrade/> for full details. – Power Up: A Leadership Conference For Youth Services Managers & Staff 2026 Conference March 26-27, 2026 Hybrid Conference Call for Proposals Now Open! Share your expertise when it comes to strategic planning, project management, team communication, mentorship, innovative programming, community engagement, program and staff evaluations, and more! Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals! * Lecture or panel presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&A * Workshop presentation: One-hour hands-on learning experience * Programming lightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation about a successful program * Roundtable discussion: Lead an in-depth full-group discussion on a topic of your choice. No need to prepare a presentation—just shepherd good conversation! Selected presentation, workshop, and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. Submit your proposal by August 10, 2025 for full consideration. Visit the conference website<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/power-up-2026-a-lead…> for full details. – Advocacy Crash Courses: Championing Staff and Creating a Welcoming Library Environment Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 PM CST Register today: go.wisc.edu/9d78h2<https://go.wisc.edu/9d78h2> Join experts for a series of insightful and practical webinars designed to help you better advocate for yourself, your colleagues, and patrons alike. Whether you are a staff member who feels change is beyond your control or a manager trying to navigate advocating your team’s behalf this series will equip you with practical strategies, new approaches, and actionable tools to drive meaningful change. Each webinar will be presented live with captions, and recordings will be available to registered attendees. Recordings will be available through December 31, 2025. * Belonging at Work: An Inspiring Environment for Neurodivergent Employees, Sept 25 * It’s Called Praxis: How Cis Managers Can Support Trans Staff, Oct 2 * HR Basics for Libraries, Oct 9 * Your Voice Matters: Advocating for Yourself at Work, Oct 16 * Inspirations, Burdens, and Other Lies: The Disability Community in the Library, Oct 23 -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Black Lights
by Lisa Hofmeister 21 May '25

21 May '25

We are having a summer reading glow party on July 10th and are looking for a library willing to loan out their black lights. Please help out a small rural library with big dreams of a fun night for our kiddos! -- *Lisa Hofmeister, Assistant Director* White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 (269) 483-7409 wptlibrary(a)gmail.com

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Troy Public Library Job Posting -- Part-time Adult Services Librarian
by Constance L Doherty 21 May '25

21 May '25

The Troy Public Library has an opening for a part-time librarian (20 hours per week) in the Adult Information Services Department. This position starts at $21.50 - $27.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, and offers paid time off. If you are creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about public librarianship and customer service, please apply here<https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/2829271.html>. Posting closes April 10, 2023. [cid:image001.jpg@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://troypl.org/> Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7591 [cid:image002.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image003.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image004.png@01D7C4D2.54B78AD0] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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Free Copies of What the Eyes Don't See
by Diana Marable 21 May '25

21 May '25

Hi there! We received a donation of 29 signed copies of What the Eyes Don't See : A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City by Mona Hanna-Attisha. These are free! It is a New York Times Notable Book 2018, and a 2019 Michigan Notable book. Just send us your rides code and how many copies you would like, and we will send them over! [An open book. Text below says "ELPL: East Lansing Public Library."]<http://www.elpl.org/> Diana Marable (She/Her) | Technical Services Assistant East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd | East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-2420 | dmarabl(a)cityofeastlansing.com

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CLAIMED Free Youth Chinese Books
by Shannon O'Leary 20 May '25

20 May '25

I'll be back next time! Thanks all! Shannon *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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Corrected Flyer
by EMAIL TEAM 20 May '25

20 May '25

Thanls for noticing. Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Hartford Library <hartfordlib(a)gmail.com>To: EMAIL TEAM <hartfordlib(a)yahoo.com>Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:57:51 PM EDTSubject: flyer Hartford Public Library12 Church St.Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org

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Free Youth Chinese Books
by Shannon O'Leary 20 May '25

20 May '25

Hi Friends! I have 2 boxes of Youth Chinese books in great shape. Each box contains picture books and a few chapter books. First come first served. Please reply with your RIDES or Delivery code as well as to whom I am sending the boxes. Thank you kindly! Shannon *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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Hartford author event
by liecah＠romeodistrictlibrary.org 20 May '25

20 May '25

There is a typo on your flyer. On 2025-05-20 12:00 pm, michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: In Need of Audiobook/CD sleeves (marion Library) > 2. Re: Community Care Collection (Deb Hemmye) > 3. Library Director Opportunity - Cass District Library > (Brian Mortimore) > 4. Re: Community Care Collection (Lynne Wiercinski) > 5. Job Posting / Library Assistant II - Evening/Weekend > Supervisor / Oakland University (Erin Smith) > 6. Re: Checking in (Jean Fellows) > 7. NEW - Executive Director search - Virginia Library > Association (VA) (Beth Barker) > 8. AADL Job Opportunites (hr(a)aadl.org) > 9. Security Camera Signage (T.A. Cutler Memorial Library) > 10. Motor City Pride Parade with TLN (DJ Bond) > 11. MCLS Virtual Dialogue is Thursday! (Jenny Kobiela-Mondor) > 12. MAP in the Freep! (Jim Flury) > 13. Meet Local Authors (EMAIL TEAM) > 14. MI PR Group recording (Kelly Rembert) > 15. Re: Meet Local Authors (marion Library) > 16. Re: Security Camera Signage (Membiela, Clare (MDE)) > 17. New Graphics and Text to Promote MeL! (Laura Warren-Gross) > 18. Canton Public Library Job Opening - Part-Time Librarian > (Sean Bewick) > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 13:00:32 -0400 > From: marion Library <madistrictlibrary(a)gmail.com> > To: Rebekah Dobski <rdobski(a)hillsdale-library.org>, Michlib > <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Cc: Library Director <director(a)hillsdale-library.org> > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] In Need of Audiobook/CD sleeves > Message-ID: > <CAPK8e41dsRDrGdLhwb5-z2ya6oSt_jT38hPjHfJX2G8BTcdPOQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > My Rides code is zv215 > > Thank you! > > On Mon, May 19, 2025 at 12:19?PM Rebekah Dobski < > rdobski(a)hillsdale-library.org> wrote: > >> It occurred to me you might be looking for the cloth type cd sleeves >> that >> have hole punches in them for the audiobook cases. This is what I >> have: >> >> [image: Paper CD Envelopes - 5 x 5", White S-7067] >> >> If these^ are what you want, I am happy to send some! If that?s not >> what >> you are looking for I am so sorry, I do not have any. >> >> Best, >> >> Rebekah >> >> *From:* Library Director >> *Sent:* Monday, May 19, 2025 12:13 PM >> *To:* 'marion Library' <madistrictlibrary(a)gmail.com> >> *Subject:* RE: [Michlib-l] In Need of Audiobook/CD sleeves >> >> What is your rides code? I have the white paper sleeves. >> >> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *marion >> Library via Michlib-l >> *Sent:* Monday, May 19, 2025 11:55 AM >> *To:* Michlib <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> >> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] In Need of Audiobook/CD sleeves >> >> Hello Libraryland! >> >> I was wondering if anyone has extra sleeves? The white sleeves for the >> CDS. We also need plastic audiobook cases if anyone has some empties? >> >> Thank you! >> >> -- >> >> Sarah Genereaux-Maddox MLIS >> >> Marion Area District Library Director >> >> 120 E Main St, Marion, MI 49665 >> >> (231) 428-2682 >> >> Have a wonderful day! >> >> *"**Fairy tales do not give the child his first idea of bogey. What >> fairy >> tales give the child is his first clear idea of the possible defeat of >> bogey. The baby has known the dragon intimately ever since he had an >> imagination. What the fairy tale provides for him is a St. George to >> kill >> the dragon." - G.K. Chesterton* >> >> CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not >> click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and >> know >> the content is safe. >> 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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Canton Public Library Job Opening - Part-Time Librarian
by Sean Bewick 20 May '25

20 May '25

Canton Public Library is seeking Librarians who find joy in connecting with others to join our team and forward our mission. At CPL, Librarians collaborate with staff across the library to: * Create enriching and meaningful experiences for library visitors of all ages. * Curate collections that support the informational, educational and recreational information needs of the community. * Connect patrons to the information needed to pursue their best life using research expertise and problem-solving skills. The person hired will contribute to all three areas of core work but will have a primary focus on connecting the adults and seniors in our community to accurate and relevant information, both in-person and through the CPL website. Successful candidates for this position will be able to demonstrate good judgment, strong research and writing skills, and have a history of working with others to achieve positive outcomes. For more information, please see the attached job description. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * Twenty-eight (28) hours per week, including evenings and weekends * $29.64-$36.31 per hour * Paid vacation accrual with one week of vacation available upon hire * Annual sick leave allowance * Paid holidays: nine official holidays plus three discretionary holidays and your birthday * Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stellar Staff Award program, Longevity Awards and an active Social Committee APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 8, 2025 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson – Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> Thank you, [cid:b7cb06ee-16d8-45c9-9d5b-a80077e3b7b2] Sean Bewick HR Specialist bewicks(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:bewicks@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1068

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