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FYI - Links for upcoming Hearing in IMLS litigation and US Supreme Court Oral Arguments on a School Book Challenge case
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hello! This is an FYI about some hearings and oral arguments occurring in the coming days in two cases of interest to the library community. Both events will be livestreamed to the public for free. Information and links to the livestreams are listed below. Friday April 18, 2025 State of Rhode Island, et. Al. v. Donald J. Trump - This is the case in Rhode Island Federal District Court challenging the Trump administration's executive order to IMLS and other agencies requiring that those agencies eliminate all non-statutorily required programs and components and which is causing the reduction of staff and the pause/stoppage of programs, including the IMLS funding programs. Michigan via the Michigan Attorney General is also a party to this litigation. State Librarian Randy Riley, LibDev Manager Michelle Bradley, and Grants Coordinator Karren Reish have been working with the MI Attorney General. The court will hold a hearing on a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order to pause actions by the administration to implement the Executive Order which precipitated the actions against IMLS and other agencies. The hearing will be livestreamed by the court at the link below. https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/public-access-telephonic-and-video-hearings NOTICE of Hearing on MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction (converted from a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order): Motion Hearing in-person scheduled for FRIDAY 4/18/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.; A remote viewing option will be made available for the public and information on that will be available on the Court's website at https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/public-access-telephonic-and-video-hearings Tuesday, April 22 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor. This is a case where parents are suing their school district over LGBTQ books in their children's classroom. They are alleging that the refusal of the school district to permit the parents to opt out is an infringement of their religious freedom. The books in question are not used as part of any sex education or LGBTQ+ curriculum - they are used for read aloud and literacy and in-classroom collections. Here is a link to an overview of the case Mahmoud v. Taylor: The Supreme Court case to ban LGBTQ books<https://www.advocate.com/news/mahmoud-v-taylor-lgbtq-books#rebelltitem1> and the link to the live audio, which will begin at 10:00am on Tuesday 4/22 https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx. Additional information and documents relating to this case can also be found at https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/mahmoud-v-taylor/ 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/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [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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Digital sign recommendation
by Sanilac District Library 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Has anyone out there in library land purchased an outdoor digital sign recently? If so, please share the company that you used. Thank you so much!Bev Beverly Dear, Director Sanilac District Library 7130 Main Street PO Box 525 Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Phone: 810.622.8623 FAX: 810.622.9041 Website: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us

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Free webinar - UMSI sponsored talk on digital archives by Estevan Rael-Gálvez, Friday, April 18, noon
by Jesse Johnston 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Colleagues, I'm sharing an invitation to a webinar/talk by Estevan Rael-Gálvez, sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Information. The talk will be available on Zoom (or in person if you are in the Ann Arbor area, click below for details), on Friday, April 18 at noon (eastern time). Dr Rael-Gálvez will discuss Native Bound Unbound, a project to digitize and join together archival records documenting Indigenous slavery in a global context. *Details and link below:* [image: DAIS Seminar.png] *DAIS Seminar Speaker**:* Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez, Executive Director of Native Bound Unbound: Archive of Indigenous Slavery *Title: * The Archive of Indigenous Slavery Abstract & bio <https://si.umich.edu/about-umsi/events/data-archives-and-information-societ…> Noon - 1:30 PM (eastern time) Friday, April 18 Register to attend the seminar online <https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7qO_7ryOQF6HdpPSdgA0rw>. This Data, Archives, and Information in Society (DAIS) Seminar is sponsored by the Carnegie Fund at the University of Michigan School of Information. Please see our research group page for a list of previous and upcoming DAIS talks <https://iarg.si.umich.edu/activities/dais>. -- Jesse A. Johnston Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School of Information <https://www.si.umich.edu/people/jesse-johnston> Secretary and Executive Director, National Recording Preservation Foundation <https://www.recordingpreservation.org/> email: jajohnst(a)umich.edu voicemail: (734) 764-2107 The University of Michigan is located in the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe speaking peoples, including the Bodewadami, Odawa, and Ojibwe, who continue to live in and steward the lands and the waterways of the state and the region. These land and water resources continue to benefit us, materially and intellectually, and remain a debt of obligation for the University to provide education, benefit, and knowledge to all peoples of the State of Michigan.

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Xerox Versalink C7025 for Sale
by Zac Larson 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Please, contact me if you're interested and/or have any questions. Pick up is required. Zac Larson Pronouns: He/Him Administration Collection Development Librarian Staffing and Scheduling Devereaux Memorial Library 201 Plum Street[http://www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us/dnn/portals/0/devsm.jpg] Grayling, Michigan 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Ext. 203 Fax: 989-348-9294 [cid:c26a859c-84fb-4a7d-8cbd-f15e515f920d]

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Library signage
by Sarah Skinner 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Good morning, Library Land! We are looking to upgrade our signage around the library. Things are looking a little old and we have paper directional signs on the stacks. 😳 Do you have a suggestion for a company that would be able to get us good signage? Bonus points if you have pictures. Extra bonus if they are a local company (Southwest lower Michigan). Thanks in advance for any info you can provide! Kind regards, Sarah Skinner, MLIS Executive Director (she/her) Why do pronouns matter? <https://pronouns.org/> Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/60049460?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/60049460?utm_med…> *"The most important asset of any library goes home at night – the library staff." ~**Timothy Healy*

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Join Us For ALA President Event. Tuesday, May 6
by Nakenya Lewis-Yarbrough 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hello Library Community and Friends, We would like to invite you to a meet and greet and presentation with ALA President Cindy Hohl on Tuesday, May 6 at 9:00 a.m. at Belleville Area District Library. This stop on President Cindy Hohl’s “We All Belong” library tour will focus on the important work of librarians and library workers. President Hohl will share the progress of her initiatives which include intellectual freedom, literacy, learning and leadership. RSVP by April 2 [ https://belleville.libcal.com/event/14273043 | https://belleville.libcal.com/event/14273043 ] We look forward to being in community with you. Regards, Nakenya Lewis- Yarbrough Belleville Area District Library Youth Services Librarian -- Nakenya Lewis-Yarbrough Belleville Area District Library Youth Services Librarian 167 Fourth Street Belleville, MI 48111 734-699-3291

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Superiorland Library Cooperative - Director Search
by Lisa Waskin 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Subject: Now Hiring: Director – Superiorland Library Cooperative (Marquette, MI) Dear colleagues, The Superiorland Library Cooperative (SLC), based in Marquette, Michigan, is seeking a collaborative, service-driven leader to serve as its next Director. This is a full-time, salaried position with a flexible hybrid schedule (remote and in-office) and an annual salary range of $75,000–$80,000. The Cooperative supports 35 member libraries across the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula and oversees a regional integrated library system serving 82 libraries. Key responsibilities include budgeting, staff management (6.5 FTE), oversight of library system contracts (SirsiDynix), support services, and leading the Great Lakes Talking Books Reader Advisory Center and the Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation (UPRLC). 🗓 Application deadline: May 16, 2025 📍 Location: Marquette, MI (travel required) 🎓 Requirements: MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, leadership experience, valid Michigan driver's license To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to: Anne Donohue, Board Chair 📧 adonohue(a)superiorlandlibrary.org<mailto:adonahue@superiorlandlibrary.org> More details available at: https://superiorlandlibrary.org/job-posting-superiorland-library-cooperativ… SLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 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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Security Gates
by Kristina Reynolds 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hello, It is time to replace our security gates. However, because of the cost I was thinking of not replacing them but removing the gates altogether. Are security gates still needed? Has anyone done this before? Do you have any recommendations? Thank you, Kristie -- Kristina Reynolds

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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity!
by Jessica Nelson 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

POSITION TITLE: Branch Librarian - Generalist (#660) LOCATION: Walker Branch BEGINNING PAY RATE: $22.97/hr., 24 Hours/week CLASSIFICATION: Union Represented DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm SCHEDULE: Week 1 & 2 — Monday 11:45 am - 8:15 pm; Wednesday 11:45 am - 8:15 pm; Thursday 8:45 am - 5:15 pm Week 3 -- Monday 11:45 am - 8:15 pm; Wednesday 11:45 am - 8:15 pm; Saturday 8:45 am - 5:15 pm To view the full job posting and apply for this position, access the Kent District Library career site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl>kd<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl>l. Employment applications must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in place of an application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position an applicant wishes to apply for. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal-opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Jessica Nelson Human Resources Generalist Kent District Library Service Center, 814 W. River Center Dr. NE., Comstock Park, MI 49321 D 616.784.2016| F 616.647.3818 | she/her/hers (Why pronouns matter<https://pronouns.org/>) [Signature-tagline300x17]<http://www.kdl.org/>

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Outreach efforts for all ages
by Lorry Traver 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Hello all, My library is trying to determine how best to implement outreach efforts for all ages. We have the younger school-age children covered, but were searching for new ways of reaching the teens, college-age, and adults. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! -- *"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift." – Kate DiCamillo* *Lorry Traver (She/Her)* Public Services Librarian Brandon Township Library 248-627-1460

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