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Verification for E-cards
by Isabella Rowan 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Hello Libraryland, If you allow users to apply for and receive a digital library card (E-card) online, what software or resource do you use to verify their address and phone number, etc.? Also, what information do you collect for application purposes? For the digital library card (E-card), I am thinking of a card number that allows users to have access to online digital resources only, not physical items. The idea is that they never have to come to the library in person to utilize some of our resources. Thank you for your help, Isabella Rowan, MLIS Library Director Phone: 517-223-9089, Ext. 111 130 S. Grand Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836 https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ [cid:74b28506-9c64-4eea-bcf8-f4279fdf76e2] 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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Teen Advisory Boards? Any Advice?
by Eric Hansen 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Hi All, We would like to assemble a Teen Advisory Board to create some programs at the library. My Youth Services Librarian is doing a great job starting this initiative. However, we wonder if any of you have documents on putting this together, especially regarding Volunteer time from local teens. We want to give them credit where credit is due, and be sure we administer volunteers correctly. If you have documents or advice then please send them to us. I will compile them for anyone requesting a copy. Thanks, -- Eric Hansen Director Vicksburg District Library (269) 649-1648 EHansen(a)VicksburgLibrary.org

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RFP
by Valerie Meyerson 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Hello all - I've attached an RFP for a space utilization/master plan project. If you know a firm that may be interested, please share. Thank you - Valerie Meyerson (she/her) Library Director, Petoskey District Library 231.758.3120 [cid:image001.png@01DCACA4.04511930]

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Donating PTO
by Isabella Rowan 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Hello all, Do you allow employees to donate unused PTO to another employee? If so, how does it work? What are the requirements? Limits? etc. 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:bf4aa8ab-e263-4178-aa8e-ef61909d92fe] 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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Great Lakes Presenters
by Sharon Crotser 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Greetings to you all! It has been my goal for the last few years to provide a series of programs about issues affecting the Great Lakes. I'm looking for speakers who can present on any of the following topics, either in-person (our preference) or on-line: Water quality Fisheries Marine transportation Economies If you've had- or know of- someone who you'd recommend for any of those topics, I'd sure appreciate the suggestions. Thanks so much for your time! -Sharon Sharon Crotser Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8318

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Grow with Infopeople's Spring Courses
by Califa Group 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

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Comfort Blanket Making with Gift of Life
by Anna Merritt 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Hello, I wanted to pass along a great program we hosted last night - Comfort Blanket Making with Gift of Life Michigan. Gift of Life Michigan is the organ and tissue donation organization for the state. For this free program, GoL brought fleece fabric and materials and taught everyone how to make a no-sew blanket. All the blankets made are collected and donated to families and individuals affected by organ and tissue donation. We opened the program to 20 spots (due to space) and we had all 20 spots fill up, PLUS we had our local Girl Scout Troop of seven 11-13-year-olds come! After a short presentation, all the adults got started on the blankets while the teens got a special presentation with the GoL youth educator and even got to see real organ and tissue specimens, which they loved! Overall, this was a great program that I would highly recommend. Not only does it get out a great message about understanding how organ donation works, but it was a fun way to give back. All the attendees loved that the blankets they were making were going to individuals and families who needed them for comfort. If anyone is interested in learning more about/hosting this program, please contact Kenneth Henderson - khenderson(a)golm.org<mailto:khenderson@golm.org>. 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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Parenting Stickers
by Gillian Demeter 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Hello, Does anyone have extra Parenting stickers that you would be willing to send? Below is an image of the sticker: Thank you! -- Gillian Demeter Teen/Tween Services Librarian Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Rd. Huntington Woods, MI 48070 [ mailto:gdemeter@hwoodslib.org | gdemeter(a)hwoodslib.org ]

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Help with web page.
by William Lewis 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Shauna I need a little help with the web page it is not working correctly. It looks great in edge but my patrons that us chrome say it looks just like what we started with a couple weeks ago. Also I'm have trouble with managing and could us some assistance. When you get a chance let me know. At this time because of family issue the best way to contact me is by phone on my cell 269 251-5932. Thank you in advance e for any help you can give me. William Lewis

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Extra booklets
by Library Director 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Hello, We also received a whole case of booklets from our State Rep instead of a couple of dozen. We have the *Michigan Constitution* and the *Student's guide to the Legislative Process *available. Please let me know your zv code and how many copies you would like. I'll get them out in RIDES on Friday. Thank you, Julie -- Julie Preneta, Director Leelanau Township Library 119 E Nagonaba Street, PO Box 235 Northport, MI 49670 231-386-5131 she/her/hers *Currently reading:* *The Long Game by Rachel Reid* www.leelanautownshiplibrary.org

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