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Plant Exchange at DPL's Main Branch
by Jennifer Dye 15 May '26

15 May '26

Come to the Main Branch (across Woodward Ave. from the DIA in Detroit) between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. Bring plants that you don't need, and take others that are offered. You are not required to bring plants in order to take plants. People bring and take both outdoor plants and indoor plants. We will have a Master Gardener from MSU Extension to answer questions and give advice. Plus refreshments. More information on Eventbrite: https://dpl-plant-exchange-2026-spring.eventbrite.com Registration is not required, but helps us in planning. More information about the room and free parking on the Eventbrite posting. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Cataloger Detroit Public Library Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1392

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Request for Sample 3-D Printer Policies
by TDL Director 15 May '26

15 May '26

Hello everyone, We recently had a patron ask whether they could use our 3-D printer to print a prop gun. That question led to a larger staff discussion about what is and is not permitted on our 3-D printer. At the moment, we do not have a formal 3-D printer policy in place, and we feel it would be helpful to create one so staff can respond confidently and consistently to these types of requests. Would anyone be willing to share their library’s 3-D printer policy or guidelines as a starting point? In particular, we are interested in how other libraries address prohibited items such as weapons, prop weapons, or other potentially unsafe objects. Thank you in advance for any examples or advice you are willing to share. Deanna Riggleman, Director Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Avenue Lakeview MI 48850 (989)352-6274 https://tamaracklibrary.org/

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Notaries in libraries
by Katrina Rogers 15 May '26

15 May '26

Hi all, We're considering having some of our employees become notaries, but before we invested the money and time into that, I wanted to see if it was worth it. If your library offers notarizing: -how many staff do you have who offer it? -how many patrons typically use the service? -do you charge for it? If so, how much? Katrina Rogers Pronouns: she/her 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:cfa70273-b86d-4a47-a2df-942ac9ca7788]

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Fiction Book Club book sets up for grabs!
by Louis Hatfield 15 May '26

15 May '26

Baldwin Public Library is weeding our fiction book club collection and would be happy to send these sets out to any interested library. First reply regarding each title gets the books (the whole set!). I will keep the list updated with what is currently/still available. Please email me the title(s) you'd like and your rides#. We'll get them out to you as soon as possible! Thank you! <http://goog_1560385891> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F9IPGHv8lD_O1j1wk3hy-XEmRotlbKT3k_wause… — *Louis Hatfield* *he/him/his* *Library Assistant I*Baldwin Public Library

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Library of Things Questions
by Natasha Netzley 15 May '26

15 May '26

Hello there, We are currently developing our Library of Things collection here at APL and we have been able to get a lot of great advice from asking about your experiences with building these collections up at your institutions. The last time we asked, the big question was wondering what items had great circulations and positive feedback from your communities. This time around, we are wondering what items you DON'T like having due to inconvenience of checkout, poor quality control when items are checked back in (things returning dirty, parts missing, etc.), or other things with factors that might be overlooked when initially considering an item to be added. So, for those with Library of Things collections, is there anything you regret adding? Anything you would caution against? Thank you in advance, you have all been so helpful during this process! [cid:6e8817a6-4789-45fc-a802-8a7b86693075] Tash Netzley Cataloger & Technical Services Assistant Alma Public Library 500 E. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801 Phone: 989-463-3966 ex. 9582 Website: Alma Public Library<http://www.youseemore.com/alma/default.asp> Email: nnetzley(a)myalma.org<mailto:nnetzley@myalma.org>

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FW: DPOE-N Upcoming Workshop! Getting Started with Advocacy for Digital Preservation
by Chelsea Denault 14 May '26

14 May '26

Hello, The Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network is holding a virtual workshop on advocacy for digital preservation. The workshop is free, but you must submit an application to attend. See details below. Thank you, Chelsea Denault, Ph.D. (she/her) Michigan Digital Preservation Network Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-0826 denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> www.MIpres.org<http://mipres.org/> [Logo]<http://mipres.org/> From: Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network (DPOE-N) <dpoe-n(a)PRATT.EDU> Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:13 AM To: DLF-ANNOUNCE(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG <DLF-ANNOUNCE(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> Subject: DPOE-N Upcoming Workshop! Getting Started with Advocacy for Digital Preservation DPOE-N Upcoming Workshop! English Title: Getting Started with Advocacy for Digital Preservation Instructors: Sarah Middleton and Anna Perricci When: Monday, June 22nd and Tuesday, June 23rd at 12pm - 2pm (EDT) RSVP deadline: June 17th Notify by: June 19th Este evento contará con la interpretación simultánea de inglés al español. Workshop Description: This instructor-led and interactive training begins by exploring the fundamentals of digital preservation as a starting place – fluency in digital preservation is the first step in advocating for it. (Estimated time: up to 45 minutes, then 15 minutes for Q&A + a short break). The remainder of the first session will be about advocacy for digital preservation (including what it is, why it matters, and how it can drive change). Participants will engage in short exercises (mainly throughout the second half of the first 2-hour session and the first half of second 2-hour session) to help them examine and identify effective communication strategies before moving on to practical steps. Through this course, students will be identifying key audiences and stakeholders, understanding their priorities and motivators, and crafting messages that resonate. The second session will conclude with a summary of tips and techniques for creating and structuring compelling, persuasive messages that not only capture attention but lead to the desired action. Instructor Bios: Anna Perricci is the Head of DPC Americas at the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC), which is an organization that supports community, advocacy, workforce development, good practice and good governance in digital preservation. Her professional focus is extending the beneficial impact of the DPC’s resources, assets and team members throughout both North and South America. During her 16 years of experience in the field before joining the DPC, she provided extensive, expert guidance and strategy to projects in libraries, archives, museums, academic institutions as well as to funding organizations that support them. Sarah Middleton is Chief Community Officer at the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC), where she leads the organisation’s work on advocacy for digital preservation. She is particularly interested in helping people make sense of complex technical challenges and communicate them in ways that resonate with different audiences. In her role, she has recently coordinated the development of the DPC’s new Advocacy Toolkit, as well as leading initiatives such as the Global Bit List of Endangered Digital Materials, World Digital Preservation Day and the Digital Preservation Awards. Her work focuses on bringing people together, drawing on shared experience and developing practical approaches that help organisations build understanding, support and momentum for digital preservation as part of their wider goals. RSVP: https://airtable.com/appjiUFI2BklUQ3xu/shrhcVKAGGGIwneHe?prefill_Applicatio… ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Español Título: Iniciativas para Gestionar la Preservación Digital Instructoras: Sarah Middleton & Anna Perricci Fecha: Lunes 22 y Martes 23 de Junio, 12 pm - 2 pm (Hora del Este) Fecha límite de RSVP: Junio 17 Notificación a más tardar: Junio 19 Este evento contará con la interpretación simultánea de inglés al español. Descripción del Taller: Esta capacitación interactiva, dirigida por instructores, comienza explorando los fundamentos de la preservación digital como punto de partida; la fluidez en la preservación digital constituye el primer paso para abogar por este objetivo. (Tiempo estimado: hasta 45 minutos, seguidos de 15 minutos para preguntas y respuestas, más un breve descanso). El resto de la primera sesión se centrará en la defensa de la preservación digital (incluyendo qué es, por qué es importante y cómo puede impulsar el cambio). Los participantes realizarán ejercicios breves (principalmente durante la segunda mitad de la primera sesión de 2 horas y la primera mitad de la segunda sesión de 2 horas) para examinar e identificar estrategias de comunicación eficaces antes de pasar a los pasos prácticos. A lo largo de este curso, los estudiantes identificarán a las audiencias clave y a las partes interesadas, comprendiendo sus prioridades y motivaciones, y elaborarán mensajes que generen impacto. La segunda sesión concluirá con un resumen de tips y técnicas para crear y estructurar mensajes convincentes y persuasivos que no sólo capten la atención, sino que también conduzcan a la acción deseada. Semblanza de las Instructoras: Anna Perricci es la Directora de DPC Américas en la Coalición para la Preservación Digital (DPC), una organización que fomenta la comunidad, la gestión, el desarrollo profesional colaborativo, la implementación de prácticas favorables y una correcta dirección en el ámbito de la preservación digital. El enfoque profesional de Perricci consiste en ampliar el impacto positivo de los recursos, herramientas y miembros del equipo de la DPC, tanto en el Norte como en el Sur de América. A lo largo de sus 16 años de experiencia en el campo profesional previo a su incorporación a la DPC, ella brindó asesoría extensiva y orientación estratégica experta, a proyectos en bibliotecas, archivos, museos e instituciones académicas, así como a las entidades que proveen financiación para apoyar a estas organizaciones. Sarah Middleton es Líder de la Comunidad de la Coalición para la Preservación Digital (DPC), donde dirige el trabajo de la organización para la gestión de la preservación digital. Sarah tiene un interés particular en ayudar a las personas a comprender desafíos de complejidad técnica y a transmitirlos de manera que tenga un impacto en diferentes audiencias. En su cargo, ella ha coordinado recientemente el desarrollo del nuevo Kit de herramientas de gestión de la DPC, además de liderar iniciativas como la Lista Global de Bits de Materiales Digitales en Peligro, el Día Mundial de la Preservación Digital y los Reconocimientos de Preservación Digital. Su trabajo se centra en crear vínculos entre personas, basándose en la experiencia compartida y desarrollando enfoques prácticos que ayuden a las organizaciones a generar comprensión, apoyo e impulso para la preservación digital como parte de sus objetivos más amplios. RSVP: https://airtable.com/appjiUFI2BklUQ3xu/shrhcVKAGGGIwneHe?prefill_Applicatio… ######################################################################## to manage your DLF-ANNOUNCE subscription, visit https://www.diglib.org/announce

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Re: Blind patron navigation emails
by Katharine Lion 14 May '26

14 May '26

After MANY responses (thanks guys!) It seems like the consensus is that most libraries are being targeted with similar emails. Perhaps spam or some kind of creepy sales pitch. -- *Katharine Lion* Marketing & Graphics Specialist bridgmanlibrary.com (269)-465-3663

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free online astronomy program, How and Why We Explore Mars, May 26, 6-7:30
by Jennifer Dye 14 May '26

14 May '26

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Amanda Ostwald, Assistant Professor at MSU, who will tell us about some past exploration on Mars, current work, and what might be done in the future. Tuesday, May 26 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-explore-mars.eventbrite.com The program will be recorded, and should be available on the Detroit Public Library YouTube channel within a few weeks. We now have a virtual channel just for the astronomy programs: https://bit.ly/DPLAstronomy Jennifer Jennifer Dye Cataloger Detroit Public Library Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1392

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Re: Blind Patron Emails; Michlib-l Digest, Vol 139, Issue 12
by Jessica Byrns 14 May '26

14 May '26

Hey all, We have gotten a handful here in Howell following this exact pattern. I shared them with our IT guy before responding because the verbiage didn't feel natural and the email addresses looked weird/weren't familiar to me at all. Our IT did some investigation on one with an "outlookly.com" email domain and found that was some sort of mask. Our director shared some info from the TLN-DSLRT group that indicates these are basically sales pitches for talking signage disguised as requests for accessibility accommodations. It's a neat idea, once I get myself past being rankled by the disingenuous presentation of the topic. On Wed, May 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM <michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org> wrote: > 4. Blind patron navigation emails (Katharine Lion) > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Katharine Lion <katharine(a)bridgmanlibrary.com> > To: Michigan Library server list <Michlib-l(a)liblists.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 13:55:24 -0400 > Subject: [Michlib-l] Blind patron navigation emails > Hello, > I keep getting these very similarly worded emails by different accounts > and am thinking they might be spam but wanted to see if any other library > are getting these? I responded to the first one without any response back. > I want to take them seriously if they are not spam. Thanks for your > suggestions! > > ex: > *I may want to stop by Bridgman Library at some point, so I wanted to send > a quick note as a blind future visitor.* > > *For me, an independent library visit would mean more than being welcomed > inside. It would mean understanding the layout enough to find the main > areas I need with dignity and confidence.* > > *Could your team ever consider something that helps with that?* > -- > *Katharine Lion* > Marketing & Graphics Specialist > bridgmanlibrary.com > (269)-465-3663 > >

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Fw: Auto Repair Source - Access Issue - Update
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 14 May '26

14 May '26

Good morning, Please see an update on issues regarding Auto Repair Source. Thanks, Sandra Teft Michigan eLibrary Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48915 TeftS(a)michigan.gov | 517-241-0104 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [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/>. ________________________________ From: Megan Dudek via MeLeResourceslist <meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5:02 PM To: meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org <meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org> Subject: [MeL eResources] Auto Repair Source - Access Issue - Update CAUTION: This is an External email. Please report suspicious emails via the "Report to Abuse" button in Outlook Hi all, Auto Repair Source is still down due to a security issue. The vendor is working on restoring access, but it may be down for several more days while system enhancements are being implemented. We’ll let you know when access has been restored. If you have any MeL eResource questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at melerhelp(a)mcls.org. The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek Shared Library Systems Manager 517-481-2794 dudekm(a)mcls.org<mailto:dudekm@mcls.org> [Image] 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> From: Megan Dudek via MeLeResourceslist <meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org> Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM To: meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org <meleresourceslist(a)liblists.org> Subject: [MeL eResources] Auto Repair Source - Access Issue Hi all, There is currently an access issue with the MeL eResource Auto Repair Source. We have notified the vendor and will let you know when that is back up. MeL eResources questions/issues? Contact us at melerhelp(a)mcls.org The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek Shared Library Systems Manager 517-481-2794 dudekm(a)mcls.org<mailto:dudekm@mcls.org> [Image] 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/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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