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zv504 Extra Medium and Large packaging materials
by Staff, MeLCat 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Hello Everyone, I hope you all are having a great day. Albion District Library has extra medium and large envelopes. We also have small card board boxes that can hold multiple DVDs ready for a good home. If you are interested in all the extra supplies please send me your zv number, and we will get those items to you as soon as possible. If you have any questions please let me know. Have a Great Day, *Michael Sexton* Head of Circulation zv504 *Albion District Library* 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 517.629.3993

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UPRLC Conference Expanded!!
by Lisa Waskin 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Great news! The Event Coordinator at NMU has let us know that they are able to expand the ballroom to accommodate 30 more people at the UPRLC Conference this year! If you were on the fence, maybe this is a sign that you should go. The link to the registration form is here: According to the event coordinator, we can expand the seating in the two ballrooms to accommodate up to 130 people for the UPRLC Conference this year! So, if you were on the fence about going, we still have between 30-35 seats available. The link to register can be found here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260416200505139 And information about hotels, t-shirts, etc. can be found here: https://uprlc.org/uprlc-annual-conference-committee/ If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out and I will do my best to answer them. I have included a map of the campus. The Northern Center is near the bottom of the map and free parking is available in lots #1 and #8. I hope to see you in September. Lisa 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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Vinyl book tape available
by Jenn Bishop 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Hello! We have some Bookguard Vinyl Book Tape available: 4 rolls of #952 (2 in x 30 ft) and 4 rolls of #953 (3 in x 30 ft.). Please send RIDES code and size/quantity. Thank you! -- *Jenn Bishop* *Library Technical Assistant* *Shelby Township Library* *(586) 726-2342*

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New Book Podcasts Recommendations
by Michelle 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

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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Registration open for Back in Circulation Conference
by UW iSchool CE 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Back in Circulation: A Conference for Managers and Staff in Access and Circulation Services Oct. 5-6, 2026 Madison, WI $300 Register today: go.wisc.edu/6qf0ko<https://go.wisc.edu/6qf0ko> Deadline to register is September 28. Join us in Madison, WI for Back in Circulation 2026! This year's conference will include sessions on inclusive supervision, training student employees, best practices for customer service, streamlining workflows, and more! The conference will kick off with Bobbi Newman's keynote on Monday morning. Bobbi L. Newman, MLIS, MA (she/her) is a consultant who helps organizations create healthier, more equitable workplaces using evidence-based strategies. She is also a professor who teaches future librarians and leaders, integrating research, practice, and compassion to shape healthier workplaces across the profession. Bobbi is the founder of ThriveLib, a virtual conference dedicated to advancing the well-being of library staff and fostering honest conversations about work, care, and sustainability. A certified Wellness Practitioner with nearly a decade of experience in workplace well-being, Bobbi is known for translating research into practical, actionable strategies that support both individuals and organizations. She is the author of Fostering Wellness in the Workplace and the editor of Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers, widely used resources for leaders seeking to build healthier work cultures. She writes about well-being in libraries at www.librarianbyday.net<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.librarianbyday.net__;!!Mak6IKo!ILhkG…>, where her work continues to challenge harmful norms and advocate for systemic change. In addition to Bobbi's keynote address, the conference will include a range of sessions such as: * Situational Awareness and De-Escalation for Frontline Staff * Keeping People in Circulation: Inclusive Supervision in Access Services * Community-Driven Classification and Application to Access Services Principles * Seeing the forest through the weeds: a combined approach to weeding and inventory -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)wisc.edu

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Michigan Library Jobs Facebook Page
by Rachel 18 Aug '26

18 Aug '26

Hello Michigan Libraries & Library Workers, I am a librarian in Michigan and over the past several years, I collected job postings for fellow job hunters in my MLIS student group, similar to what INALJ or ArchivesGig has. Maintaining a google doc and searching jobs all over the country was cumbersome and time consuming, but I still wanted to help those in the field find jobs. In June, I created a Facebook page called *Michigan Library & Archives Jobs <https://www.facebook.com/mi.lib.arch.jobs>*. On this page, I share varied jobs in public libraries, schools, archives, museums, government agencies, and more that fall into the library/archives/info science field. [image: image.png] Several times a week, I post the newest job listings throughout the state, usually scheduled so a few will post each day. Each post includes the name of the hiring institution (tagged if possible), the job title, whether the position is part time/full time or contract, a link to the posting, and a closing date (when available). If a hiring post is shared on a library's FB, I will share their post. All jobs shared have pay information, with actual numerical pay or pay scale. [image: image.png] I just wanted to share this with everyone, if anyone wants to follow the page to see the postings. Or wants to send postings to be shared. If you have a job posting you would like shared on the page, you can email *mi.lib.arch.jobs(a)gmail.com <mi.lib.arch.jobs(a)gmail.com>*, DM or tag the Facebook page, or submit to the google form linked on the FB page. This FB page is not monetized and I am not asking for any money for posting jobs. *Unfortunately, you do need to be logged into a Facebook account to see the page (though you do not need to follow the page if you are logged into FB). I've investigated other options of sharing, but this works in a way to allow me to post without having to remove old postings and make the project too time consuming to post often. If you have ideas for a complementary way to share that doesn't include a FB account, please reach out. -- Best, Michigan Library & Archives Jobs mi.lib.arch.jobs(a)gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/mi.lib.arch.jobs

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Libby Down?
by Michelle Parker 18 Aug '26

18 Aug '26

Hi All, Are other libraries still experiencing issues with the Libby app? It's making us and our patrons verify our library cards when we go to check something out, but the verification process doesn't work. I found this on the OverDrive site, but it says it's resolved (which it isn't for us as of 4:45 pm) [image: image.png] Thanks! Michelle Parker Librarian North Adams Community Memorial Library 517-287-4426 Library Website <https://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/> Library Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NorthAdamsCommunityMemorialLibrary> [image: Logo]

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Lost Child Procedure / Code Adam Policy
by Bret Boulter 18 Aug '26

18 Aug '26

Hello all, Our Safety Committee recently updated our Lost Child Procedure to incorporate aspects of the Code Adam Program, and subsequently we had a circumstance where the procedure was tested. The procedure was effective and the child was found quickly, but it prompted discussion about whether to publicly disclose the child's name during the search. The official Code Adam Program keeps the child's name secret, but that renders the search more difficult. If other larger libraries (we are a 50,000 square foot, Class VI library) are interested in sharing their policies or ideas on the topic, I'd be glad to compile them and report back. Thank you, -- Bret R Boulter Facilities Manager Traverse Area District Library bboulter(a)tadl.org 231-932-8522 (desk) 231-409-9656 (mobile) *Currently Reading:* *The Andromeda Strain (1969) Michael Crichton*

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Position: Youth Librarian
by Christian Dunham 18 Aug '26

18 Aug '26

Please see the posting for a Youth Librarian.<https://www.vassarlibrary.org/jobs> ------------------------------------ Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library facebook.com/vassarlibrary vassarlibrary.org 989-823-2171

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MeL lag time
by Perri Saunders 18 Aug '26

18 Aug '26

Are any other libraries having lag time issues between their circulation systems and Sierra? We are a DCB 2 library using Atriuum as our circ system. We are seeing a lag between checking in books on Sierra and having that update reflect in Atriuum. I have also noticed a lag between checking out books on Atriuum and that item showing as checked out on MeL. These are new issues in the last couple of weeks, causing questions and a few problems. Neither Atriuum or MeL can quite figure out where the problem lies. I'm open to suggestions! Have a great day! 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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