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MCLS Virtual Dialogue--Join us!
by Laura Warren-Gross 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

Good Morning: The MCLS Engagement, Consulting, and Training Team continues our popular series of Virtual Dialogues on Thursday, September 17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). During the dialogue, we will engage around the subject of accountability and taking ownership. MCLS Virtual Dialogues are designed to provide those in the library industry opportunities to connect and engage around topics that impact the way we work. These dialogues are not workshops or webinars, but a way to engage with others in the profession through facilitated dialogue. Please plan to have your microphone enabled and camera on in order to participate. Registration<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/69NNsPOETwqi4sTmQE-JJA> is open now! If you have any questions, please reach out to engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org>. We look forward to connecting with you! Laura Warren-Gross Engagement Strategist 517-481-2022 warrengrossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image001.png@01DD2E35.CB8D91A0] 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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Closing Sunday: Deputy Director search - Charles County Public Library (MD)
by Beth Barker 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

Deputy Director - Charles County Public Library (MD) Charles County Public Library<https://ccplonline.org/> seeks a collaborative, service-oriented, and operationally skilled leader to serve as its next Deputy Director. Guided by its mission to create opportunities for the community to engage, discover, and learn. CCPL is a trusted Charles County anchor that enhances lives and supports communities through welcoming library spaces, responsive public service, strong collections, technology access, programming, and community connection. CCPL includes four library branches located in La Plata, Indian Head, and Waldorf, as well as a branch inside the Charles County Detention Center and a 24-hour library kiosk at the Nanjemoy Community Center. Plans are underway for a new 28,00 square foot La Plata Library, with a budget of more than $23 million. CCPL also brings its services directly into the community through a fleet of outreach vehicles, including a Mobile Library truck, the Discovery Lab technology-focused sprinter van, and a smaller Outreach Van. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director provides systemwide leadership for library operations and public services across CCPL. This position plays a key role in supporting branch operations, customer service, collections, programming, public technology, facilities, data services, and day-to-day operational effectiveness while helping translate organizational priorities into consistent, high-quality service across the Library. The Deputy Director supervises assigned managers and staff, including branch management, collection development, and data services staff, and works collaboratively across departments to support communication, accountability, professional development, and effective decision-making. The Deputy Director also assists the Executive Director with budget development, strategic planning, policy recommendations, capital planning, Board matters, organizational initiatives, and special projects, and serves as acting Executive Director when designated. The ideal candidate will be a sensible, steady library leader who enjoys collaborating across departments, leading managers and staff, solving operational challenges, and strengthening public service. They will bring strong management and communication skills, sound judgment and accountability, experience with public library operations, and a commitment to excellent library service. Leadership experience that includes fostering constructive labor-management relations in a unionized environment will be especially valuable as CCPL navigates its newly unionized workplace. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County with a population of more than 175,000 residents, offers a distinctive mix of historic communities, natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and regional access. Residents enjoy more than 28,000 acres of parks, recreation facilities, and open space, along with trails, boat ramps, fishing access, arts and community events, and notable destinations such as Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, Historic Port Tobacco, and sites connected to Maryland's Underground Railroad history. With La Plata as the county seat and Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the Chesapeake Bay region within reach, Charles County offers an appealing balance of community connection, affordability, history, and access to the broader metropolitan area. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution; a minimum of five years of management experience; and the ability to obtain and maintain Professional Librarian Certification<https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dee/certification/apply/publi…> from the Maryland State Department of Education within six months of hire. Preferred qualifications include five years of public library management experience, preferably in an administrative role within a mid-sized or large library system; experience working in a unionized environment; and labor negotiation experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered. Compensation: The salary range is $113,400-$148,400. An excellent fringe benefits package is included. Interested candidates may apply here<https://ccplonline.org/about/careers/> (https://ccplonline.org/about/careers/) This position closes on Sunday, August 23. Visit our website<https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/> (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) 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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Program Recommendation: Qigong and Sound Bath with Janet Joiner
by Stephen Jackman 15 Aug '26

15 Aug '26

This morning we had the pleasure of hosting Janet Joiner for her Qigong and Sound Bath program. Qigong is in a similar vein to Tai Chi. It helps attendees improve physical balance/stability, circulation, reduce stress, and enhance overall physical and emotional wellbeing. The program is two hours total: one hour for the Qigong session and one for the sound bath. We had an enthusiastic group of 30 people at the event. All expressed their deepest gratitude to the library for offering such a wonderful program. Janet was communicative, efficient, and adaptable to the attendees' needs. She is very interested in offering this program at other libraries and I can't recommend her enough. To reach Janet her email is janetmjoiner(a)gmail.com. -- Stephen Jackman Adult Services Librarian Milford Public Library sjackman(a)milfordlibrary.info 248-684-0845 ext. 306

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Employment Opportunity: Finance and HR Manager (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 15 Aug '26

15 Aug '26

POSITION: Finance and Human Resources Manager - Full-time (35 hours per week) QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in finance or accounting (preferred). Minimum of three years professional experience. Municipal, library, or other non-profit experience preferred. Accounting software proficiency (Acumatica preferred). Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Access. Ability to work independently and assume responsibility. Absolute dedication to integrity and confidentiality. Excellent organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain benefits concepts in basic terms. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, Library Board, and vendors. High standard of work, with goal of “zero errors.” KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees the Library’s accounting activities and prepares financial statements and reports on a regular basis and as requested; Manages accounts payable activities, including but not limited to issuing purchase orders, verifying materials receipt, documenting payables, check preparation for Board signature, and updating vendor accounts; Manages the Library’s payroll process, including reviewing timecards and employee time-off balances, preparing and submitting payroll to the outside vendor, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing; Maintains personnel records, including completion of necessary paperwork for new hires and terminations; Coordinates banking activities, including deposits, bank reconciliations, and monitoring cash balances; Responsible for the administration of all employee benefit plans, such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, defined contribution plan, COBRA, etc. Facilitates annual open enrollment in conjunction with 3rd party insurance services; Maintains fixed assets/depreciation software and inventory in coordination with the Associate Library Director, IT Director, and Branch Manager; Has primary responsibility for audit preparation including year-end procedures and reports prior to audit, production of documentation at auditor’s request and other tasks as requested by auditors; Works with Executive Library Director and departmental leaders in budget preparation, forecasting, and reconciliation projects; Maintains Library’s accounting software. Coordinates with software vendor to ensure upgrades are implemented in a timely fashion and verifies post-upgrade functionality; Assists the Executive Library Director with any special financial/benefit related projects as requested; See: https://wblib.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Job-Description-Finance-and-Hu… for additional information regarding qualifications and responsibilities. SALARY RANGE: $77,259 - $92,274 depending on qualifications BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; employee assistance plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations. DEADLINE: Until filled APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at https://wblib.org/about/employment-volunteering/

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Southwest Michigan Adult Programming Round Table
by Anna Merritt 15 Aug '26

15 Aug '26

Hello All, This is a reminder that our next *Adult Program Round Table* will be: *Wednesday, August 19 at 11 AM * *Paw Paw District Library *- 609 W Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079. We will discuss *free & cheap programs*, so come ready to talk about your own! Plus, AFTER the meeting, there will be a *Materials Swap*. Bring your no-longer-needed art, craft & programming materials to swap for some new stuff! Hope to see you there! P.S. This meeting will be in-person, with no Zoom option. If you would like a copy of the notes afterward, please let me know. -- *Anna Merritt* *Assistant Director/Interloan/Adult Programming* *Richland Community Library* 8951 Park Street l Richland MI 49083 richlandlibrary.org l zv283

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Fiction Core Collection
by Kristina Knezic 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Hello All, I have the 22nd edition of the Fiction Core Collection up for grabs. Free to the first person to respond. Thank you,

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New music cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Based on requests from our registrants, MCLS is offering a new music cataloging workshop which starts September 29, 2026. We are pleased to welcome new instructor, Laikin Dantchenko, to teach this 3-day, 6-hour workshop entitled Introduction to Cataloging Printed and Recorded Music<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c6261ee5a3ec4f12340fa>. Laikin is the Music Audiovisual Metadata Assistant Librarian at Indiana University's William and Gayle Cook Music Library. To learn more about the workshop and instructor and to register, visit the workshop registration page here<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0c6261ee5a3ec4f12340fa>. We look forward to this new workshop and another that Laikin will be teaching for us starting in Jan-Jun 2027 entitled Introduction to Cataloging Foreign Language Resources. For questions, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>, and we hope to see you in the workshop! *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-220-9950 training(a)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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Free Puppets
by Lauren Catoni-Ellis 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Hi all, BTPL just weeded our story time puppet/stuffed animal collection and we have a lot of items we do not use anymore, including some Folkmanis puppets. You can visit the library on Sunday, August 16, 12-5:30 p.m. or Monday, August 17, 1-9 p.m. if you’d like to take some to beef up your library’s supply. Photo does not include everything up for grabs, but it gives you an idea of what we have. Ask for Lauren at the Youth Desk and I’ll bring you to the goods. 😊 [Open photo] Lauren Catoni-Ellis (she/her/hers) Youth Services Assistant Department Head Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 | www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/>

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Upcoming workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

There is still time to register for this 1-day workshop! Just Enough to be Dangerous: Cataloging for Non-Catalogers<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a0b7f6618494248013fb819> 1-day class, August 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store<http://store.mcls.org>. Learn about our Certificates of Library Staff Development<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> in cataloging and essential workshop skills. Earn contact hours for LEUs (IN), PGPs (IN), and SCECHs (MI) from most MCLS workshops. Please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> with any questions. *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-220-9950 training(a)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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Author Talk: Prioritize Play! with Rachael Renae
by Emily Schwartz 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Happy Friday! The Oak Park Public Library has a really great author talk coming up on the subject of creativity and adult play & I wanted to put the word out! Rachael Renae is a popular social media personality who published her first book this year on the creative practice of play and it's perfect for folks who are looking to build more of this into their daily lives in a way that does not focus on monetization. Rachael is also passionate about helping people build their own versions of a big, juicy life, and I can't wait to hear more about this topic during the book talk on Tuesday, August 18 at 6pm! Book Beat will be here too to sell copies of the book! If you'd like to join us, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/GnUHcVAEB5AV9jZt5 Thanks so much! Emily Schwartz Community Services and Reference Manager Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 248-691-7458

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