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Library Law Office Hours TODAY!
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

Hello! Are you a Michigan library director, board member, or friends group member? Have you ever faced questions involving the law and how it relates to Michigan libraries? Questions like: If a library has an outdoor reading event with a famous author (who insisted on a "nor pictures or recording " requirement for the event) and a drone launched by a nearby resident captures video of the event and the resident then publishes the video online, is this a problem? What if the resident with the drone was a member of the library friends' group and a library volunteer? Can the author sue the library? The resident? If so, please join me TODAY, Thursday, August 20 @ 3:00pm for the Library Law Office Hours! You can register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdO6uqD8pEt31yRiFFRZkHDc96mWbdi… Once you register, a Zoom link will be e-mailed to you. Hope to "see" you there! Clare 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). [A picture containing logo Description automatically generated] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The Michigan Teacher of the Year Program is accepting nominations through September 23. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0>. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy.<https://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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Braille and Talking Book Library - YouTube video resource
by Wambaugh, Stephanie (LEO) 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

Good morning, Are you looking for a refresher on what the Braille and Talking Book Library<https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/bureau-of-services-for-blind-…> offers? This short, 8-minute YouTube video is a great resource for you and your staff: https://youtu.be/6uReCPysUco As always, I'm also happy to discuss one-on-one or present to your staff about this service. Reach out to me directly at wambaughs(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wambaughs@michigan.gov>. Remember - patrons do NOT need to be legally blind to use our service, and library staff CAN certify our applications. Offering our service as a supplement to the audio books you have available can open up hundreds of thousands of additional reading opportunities for your patrons in accessible formats FOR FREE. Our large collection of audio and braille books can be mailed on cartridge and played using our (free) digital talking book player OR patrons can download the free BARD mobile App to get books directly on their personal devices. The best part, no wait lists or check out periods. I can also get additional promotional materials on the way if you are in need. Thank you for making a difference in your communities by spreading the word about BTBL! #ThatAllMayRead Stephanie Wambaugh, Librarian 12 Team Lead and Outreach Services Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) Bureau of Services for Blind Persons P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 1-800-992-9012 Fax: 1-517-284-2885 wambaughs(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wambaughs@michigan.gov> LEGAL NOTICE: This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically.

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FINAL Reminder: LM Five-Year Plan evaluation!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

A final reminder that the survey will close on August 23rd. We appreciate it if you have a few minutes to fill it out. Thank you! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan Good afternoon everyone! Every five years, the Library of Michigan (LM) is required to complete an evaluation of its programs funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). LSTA provides federal funding for many LM programs, including MeLCat and MeL Databases, Continuing Education, Community Literacy/Summer Reading Program support, PLOUD, E-Rate, digitized local history collections, some grants, and more. Our evaluator (Carson Block Consulting) has prepared a survey to help inform the evaluation. The survey has been designed to be as brief and easy as possible for you to fill out! The time required to take this survey will depend on the number of LSTA programs that you have experience with. Each section should take about 5 minutes or less to complete. Survey Link: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/qyu3a4pf If you would like to familiarize yourself with or refresh your knowledge of LM's Programs and Goals, please review pages 5-8 of LM's Five-Year LSTA plan here: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library… Your opinion matters! Please complete the survey by Monday, August 24. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [A picture containing logo Description automatically generated] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The Michigan Teacher of the Year Program is accepting nominations through September 23. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0>. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy.<https://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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Re: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 142, Issue 27
by Sara Ault 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

If you go to Podchaser, you can enter a search term and find podcasts that relate to it. https://www.podchaser.com/ I listen to What Should I Read Next, I'll Read What She's Reading, and Reading Glasses. There are many from publishers, and Overdrive has a podcast (but the episodes can be very long.) Enjoy. Sara On Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 4:52 AM <michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)liblists.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)liblists.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. New Book Podcasts Recommendations (Michelle) > 2. Vinyl book tape available (Jenn Bishop) > 3. Re: Vinyl book tape available (Jenn Bishop) > 4. UPRLC Conference Expanded!! (Lisa Waskin) > 5. Scheduling Tool Recommendations (Maria Williams) > 6. Re: Scheduling Tool Recommendations (Director @ Newaygo Library) > 7. zv504 Extra Medium and Large packaging materials (Staff, MeLCat) > 8. FW: Book Bins information for Mich-Lib/TLN (Sherri West) > 9. Great Michigan Gathering informational meeting 8/26 > (Estee Schlenner) > 10. Outdoor space policy (Perri Saunders) > 11. JDL Librarian I Full-Time Open Position (Wayne, Danah) > 12. free online astronomy program: All About That Space (Jennifer Dye) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:47:48 +0000 > From: Michelle <Michelle(a)wicksonlibrary.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] New Book Podcasts Recommendations > To: "michlib-l(a)liblists.org" <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> > Message-ID: <SJ2P220MB18872991D3DA4B756A54E0E9BAA52(a)SJ2P220MB1887.NAM > P220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM> > Content-Type: multipart/related; boundary="_004_SJ2P220MB188729 > 91D3DA4B756A54E0E9BAA52SJ2P220MB1887NAMP_"; > type="multipart/alternative" > > I am looking to add a few more podcasts to listen to about upcoming new > books to help with collection development. What does everyone love to > listen to? I am looking for things beyond the best seller authors but that > our trending. > > Thanks for your suggestions! > > Michelle Duclos, Director > Frankenmuth Wickson District Library > > 359 S. Franklin Street > Frankenmuth, MI 48734 > 989-652-8323 > www.wicksonlibrary.org<http://www.wicksonlibrary.org/> > > Never Underestimate The Big Importance of Small Things ~ Matt Haig, The > Midnight Library > > [cid:image001.png@01DD2FD8.7D9CC390] > >

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zv504 Extra Medium and Large packaging materials
by Staff, MeLCat 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

Thank you to everyone that responded. All the materials have been claimed. *Michael Sexton* Head of Circulation zv504 *Albion District Library* 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 517.629.3993

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free online astronomy program: All About That Space
by Jennifer Dye 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

In this talk, Dr. Nicolle Zellner of Albion College will present updates on several exciting space missions, including NASA’s initiative to return to the Moon through the Artemis program. She will talk about 140+ years of astronomy at Albion College and where her research fits into the broader landscape of space science. Tuesday, August25 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-space.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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JDL Librarian I Full-Time Open Position
by Wayne, Danah 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

JDL is looking for a Librarian for our flagship Carnegie Library location. Just a couple days left to apply! If you are interested, check it out at www.myjdl.com<http://www.myjdl.com> Danah D Wayne Human Resources Manager Jackson District Library O: 517-905-1306 C: 517-936-7576 wayned(a)myjdl.com<mailto:wayned@myjdl.com> [cid:77411695-d8ec-4900-a32d-d71eaa670b4c]

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Outdoor space policy
by Perri Saunders 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

We have a new outdoor space and need a usage policy. Can you help? The space is partially fenced and very accessible to the public. It has a pavilion and a couple of benches. If you have an outdoor space, could you share your policy? Thanks for your help! Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Great Michigan Gathering informational meeting 8/26
by Estee Schlenner 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Hi, all! In early August I reached out to introduce you all to the Great Michigan Gathering<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-gathering/>, Michigan Humanities' new three-year initiative that builds community through the art of intentional gathering. By inviting all Michiganders to take part in a series of free programs, resources, and partnerships, the Great Michigan Gathering aims to unite communities across the state. If your organization is interested in learning more about the Great Michigan Gathering, our team is hosting an informational Zoom meeting on it next Wednesday, August 26, at 10 a.m. We'll provide an overview of the initiative, how your organization can get involved as a Gathering Partner, and leave time for a Q&A. If you'd like to attend or receive a recording of this meeting, please register here.<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/odsFXlXFQZqjGuA_rlvq9Q> You can find more information on the Great Michigan Gathering at our website.<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-gathering/> Please reach out with any questions. Best, Estee Estee Nisbet (she/her/hers) Communications and Development Officer | eschlenner(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:eschlenner@mihumanities.org> | (517) 372-7770 ext. 665 Connecting, Sharing, Growing [A blue and white badge with gold ribbon Description automatically generated] Michigan Humanities PO Box 91 Marshall, MI 49068 Website<http://michiganhumanities.org> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mihumanities/?hl=en> Mission: Bringing people together through stories, histories, cultures, and conversations.

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FW: Book Bins information for Mich-Lib/TLN
by Sherri West 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

We have 3 book bins available for free to any libraries who want to pick them up. Dimensions are 28" x 30.5" x 30.5" . We are getting our new bins delivered the week of September 14, so they should be available to be picked up September 11-18. Thank you, [Sherri West] Westland Public Library 734-326-6123 ext.2827

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