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Notaries in libraries responses
by Katrina Rogers 18 May '26

18 May '26

Most libraries that had patrons using notary services offered those services on evenings and/or weekends, and didn't have many places locally where people could get paperwork notarized. Most charged a few dollars per signature, and some didn't charge at all. A few people pointed out that notaries are personally liable if they make a mistake while notarizing documents, so I don't think I'm going to pursue that at this time. One library had a lawyer who was also a notary offer to volunteer one evening plus one weekend a month to notarize documents for patrons, so I might consider something like that in the future. Thanks for all the responses! Katrina Rogers Pronouns: she/her Library Director 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 202 Fax: 989-348-9294 [cid:e1432065-9c54-4b92-9e27-2fae7e9fc80d]

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NEW - Chief Operating Officer search - Allen County Public Library (IN)
by Beth Barker 18 May '26

18 May '26

Chief Operating Officer – Allen County Public Library (IN) The Allen County Public Library<https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/> seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide system-wide operational leadership across a multi-branch library system. This role partners with the Executive Director, leadership team, and department managers to ensure aligned, effective service delivery across all locations. This position carries immediate, high-visibility responsibility for a multi-year capital initiative, having a leadership role in the planning and execution of multiple consecutive branch renovation projects. The COO holds a primary role in the project team responsible for this work, ensuring continuity of service while advancing long-term facility goals. Since 2021, ACPL has undertaken an extensive and collaborative planning process that included facility evaluations, focus groups, community surveys, and public hearings. The resulting Facilities Master Plan—supported by $37 million in bond funding and more than $20 million in reserve funds—prioritizes projects at locations where buildings are no longer sustainable due to age, size, or structural limitations. Reporting to the Executive Director, the COO oversees Public Services, Youth Services, and System Services, aligning strategy, operations, and resources across the organization, including direct responsibility for the performance, consistency, and continuous improvement of public-facing services and system-wide service delivery models, and ensuring programs and services remain responsive to community needs and aligned across all locations. ACPL serves approximately 385,000 residents through a Main Library, thirteen branches, and a data center, with 324 FTE and a $37 million budget. The Library’s collection exceeds 3.9 million items, with annual circulation of 4.6 million. The Main Library houses The Genealogy Center and The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research. Fort Wayne, Indiana—recently named the state’s first Certified Welcoming Community<https://www.visitfortwayne.com/articles/post/allen-county-receives-certifie…> —offers a strong mix of economic growth, cultural amenities, and quality of life, with a “big-city, small-town” feel. Key Responsibilities include: * Holds a leadership role in a multi-year, multi-branch renovation program, including planning, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional coordination * Coordinate capital and facilities planning in alignment with the Facility Master Plan * Drive operational planning aligned with strategic priorities * Evaluate services, staffing, and initiatives; allocate resources to support effective operations * Lead a system-wide customer service training initiative to strengthen service consistency * Align system-wide operations, strategy, and service delivery in partnership with the Executive Director and leadership team * Act in the Executive Director’s absence Qualifications: A master’s degree in library or information sciences from an ALA-accredited institution is required, as is a minimum of five (5) years of public library managerial experience that includes supervisory responsibilities for mid-to-upper-level managers. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Other requirements include the ability to obtain State Library Certification at an LC2 level within one (1) year, and a valid driver’s license. Familiarity with capital planning, technology integration, and construction or renovation projects is strongly preferred. Highly desirable skills include: demonstrated success managing multiple departments in complex organizations, and experience leading strategic planning, resource planning, and staff development. Compensation: The position has a salary range of $87,776 – $140,441 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and comes with an excellent benefits package.   Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) This position closes on Sunday, June 21, 2026.  Visit https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/ to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. — Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Melcat Identifier
by Tara Olar 18 May '26

18 May '26

For those of you who use labels on your items as Melcat identifiers, which REMOVEABLE labels work best? Thank you, Tara Olar Library Assistant Caro Area District Library 989-673-4329 ext. 30695

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Giving away books!
by Claire Mueller 17 May '26

17 May '26

Hello! I have several books available from book club sets. Priority will be given to libraries who take all copies of a particular title. Please send your name, Library Name and Rides code. Thank you! The Westing Game - 10c Gregor the Overlander - 5c Harry Houdini by Vicki Cobb - 4c. Lunch Money - 3c Our Only May Amelia - 2c. Al Capone Does My Shirts - 2c. Chasing Vermeer - 2c. [A logo for a library Description automatically generated] Claire Mueller Youth Services (734) 326-6123 ext 2847 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org<http://westlandlibrary.org/>

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Native Plant Swap at Sherwood Forest Branch of DPL Today From 2pm until 4pm
by Megan Summers 16 May '26

16 May '26

Join us at 7117 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, this afternoon from 2pm until 4pm for a plant swap and info session with Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Have an abundance of native plants or too many of one kind? Bring your extras to the plant swap! Whether you’ve started them from seed, have leftovers from your garden, or just need to make space, this potluck-style event is a great chance to trade and discover new native varieties. No plants to swap? No worries — you’re still welcome to come and pick up a few native plants for your garden or yard! Discover more about native plants, invasive species, and how you can become a Master Rain Gardener. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips on enhancing your garden, saving money, supporting local wildlife, and more! This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Megan Summers (she/her) Assistant Manager Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI, 48221 313-481-1840 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library-Pre Professional Assistant Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 15 May '26

15 May '26

Hello! Are you pursuing a career as a Librarian? The Pre-Professional Assistant position is for you! This is a great opportunity to gain experience and career growth. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Upcoming cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 15 May '26

15 May '26

There is still time to register for the following workshops: Original Cataloging of Video Materials Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914f2d2e5df27d0b0d1ae55> 3-day class, May 26-28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Advanced<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6914f362e5df27d0b0d1db1f> 3-day class, May 26-28, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> Connect with MCLS Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclsorg>

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Spring Survey- Evaluation of LSTA funded Services and Programs
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 15 May '26

15 May '26

The Library of Michigan collects evaluation feedback of our services each year so we can provide data to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a requirement of our Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding grant. Our 2026 spring survey covers the following programs: * Counting Opinions' LibPas (Annual Report)<https://mi.countingopinions.com/> * Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> * WebJunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> * United for Libraries<http://www.ala.org/united/> * Ploud<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89757--…> * MeL Marketing Materials<https://www.mel.org/library-staff/promote/digital-print-assets> * Support services provided by E-Rate Central<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89752--…> * PCI Webinars<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> * Continuing Education Workshops from Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce> * Digitization Resources<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/digitization> If you or your library has participated in or used the programs/services above in the previous 12 months, please take a moment to give us very brief feedback using the survey link below. You can submit a response for one or more of the programs/services listed above. Please share the survey widely with other staff in your library that may have also used of the programs/services too. Survey link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8757015/Annual-Spring-Survey-2026 We really appreciate the time you take to provide us with feedback each year. Thank you all very much for helping us with these annual reporting requirements for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We will keep this survey open through May 22nd. These projects are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. [Logo Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 [cid:image002.png@01DCD62E.39BE1330] [cid:image003.png@01DCD62E.39BE1330] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through September 24. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BjArjCenn1GB14>. For more information visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy<http://www.michigan.gov/mtoy>. [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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UPRLC Annual Conference Registration Open
by Tricia Wylie 15 May '26

15 May '26

Good afternoon! Registration for the 2026 UPRLC Annual Conference, "The Next Chapter," being held at the Northern Center on the campus of Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan, on September 21-22, is now open! Click here to register: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260416200505139 [cid:6e3463d3-10fe-4c71-902e-5196f03e172f] Thank you, have a great weekend! Tricia Wylie, Director Superiorland Library Cooperative 1615 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 906-228-7697 x 1

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Social Work Informed Training Resources from Dr. Beth Wahler Added to LM's Niche Academy
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 15 May '26

15 May '26

Greetings Michiganders! I'm thrilled to let you know we've just added some new resources to our LM Staff Skills Academy on the Niche Academy platform. On the right-side list of courses, you'll now see Beth Wahler Consulting<https://www.swinthelibrary.org/> where you can view 8 asynchronous trainings on topics like staff stress, de-escalation, healthy organizational culture, crisis preparedness and post-crisis debriefing. Beth's most popular trainings have been turned into on-demand, online tutorials available through Niche Academy. We are so excited to make these available and look forward to hearing how you've used them in your own professional development or with your staff. The tutorials available are: * Working in the "Gray Area": Boundaries for Library Staff * Caring for Ourselves and One Another: Supporting Sustainable Practice for Library Staff * Creating a Healthy Organizational Culture * Introduction to Trauma-Informed Librarianship * Defusing and Preventing Behavioral Escalation in Libraries: The Role of Three Core Human Needs * Effective "Debriefing" in the Library Workplace * Reducing and Responding to Workplace Trauma * After a Disaster: Supporting Patrons in Crisis While Caring For Yourself Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Wahler is a social work consultant, researcher, and trainer specializing in trauma-informed librarianship, the social service needs of library patrons, and reducing library staff stress and burnout. She has worked with libraries of all sizes across the US and internationally to conduct needs assessments, provide training, evaluate programs, and develop and implement strategies for supporting high-needs patrons, improving organizational culture, and reducing staff stress. Dr. Wahler is the author of "Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons" and co-hosts the podcast Surviving the Stacks. With 25 years of professional experience in organizational leadership, trauma-informed services, program administration and development, training/education, and working with complex human challenges such as mental health problems, substance use disorders, intimate partner violence, homelessness, and poverty-related barriers/needs, Beth works with libraries to determine their needs, resources, and goals and collaboratively design solutions that work in practice. If you have not used Niche Academy, via the Library of Michigan, you can request an account by clicking on the link from our continuing education page: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/cehere These resources are available to all Michigan library staff and trustees. When you request access to Niche Academy, our staff will approve that access within 1-2 business days. Please reach out and let me know if you have any questions! Andrea Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA(a)michigan.gov | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [Michigan Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students' multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [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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