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Don't wait - Register today for Fall Courses & Events from UW-Madison iSchool!
by UW iSchool CE 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Upcoming Online Courses * Advanced Public Library Administration, Sept 14 – Dec 6 * Basic Public Library Administration, Sept 14 – Dec 6 * Basics of Cataloging, Sept 21 – Nov 15 * Public and Community Library Services, Sept 21 – Dec 13 * Making a Collection Count: Collection Management Basics, Sept 28 – Nov 22 * Libraries and the Customer Experience, Oct 26 – Nov 22 * Bringing the Science of Reading into Library Storytimes and Play Spaces, Oct 5 – Nov 15 * Updated! Core Skills for Youth Services, Oct 19 – Dec 13 * Updated! Genealogy for Library, Archives and Museum Services, Nov 2 – Dec 13 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> -- Back in Circulation: A Conference For Managers And Staff In Access And Circulation Services Oct. 5-6, 2026 In-Person Conference Register today: go.wisc.edu/6qf0ko<https://go.wisc.edu/6qf0ko> 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! Bobbi Newman will kick things off with her keynote Monday morning. -- Indigenizing Information Institutions - Fall Webinar Series Webinar Series Register today: go.wisc.edu/3ie9p2<https://go.wisc.edu/3ie9p2> What does it look like to truly Indigenize the structures of our libraries, archives, and museums? Indigenizing Information Institutions is a webinar series designed for librarians and information professionals across all sectors who are committed to centering Indigenous knowledge, protocols, and sovereignty within their collections and services. This series bridges the gap between traditional library and information practices and Indigenous ways of knowing. Whether you are working within a Tribal Nation or managing Indigenous materials in a public or academic institution, these sessions provide the critical framework and practical tools needed to move beyond “inclusion” and toward a transformative model of stewardship. * Beyond Ownership: Indigenous Data Sovereignty and the Future of Stewardship * Teaching Indigenous Knowledge in Non-Tribal Academic Courses * Beyond Networking: Building Community Through Indigenous Archival Practice and Professional Service * Centering Indigenous Voices: Inside the Library of Congress Indigenous Subject Headings Project -- Tech Crash Course: Data & Information Privacy Webinar Series Register today: go.wisc.edu/d18e26<https://go.wisc.edu/d18e26> Join experts for a series of engaging and practical webinars on data and information privacy. Whether you are exploring ways your library can better protect patron privacy or looking for strategies to educate your patrons, you’ll find a session that meets your needs. * Protecting Patrons’ Data Privacy with Digital Vendors * Data Privacy Disco: Creating Engaging Data Programming for Library Patrons * Data and Information Privacy in Practice: A Faculty Panel Discussion -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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College Library Director Mentorship Program
by Elise J Bohn 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Sharing on behalf of the College Library Director Mentorship Program. I was a member of the 2019/2021 cohort. As a newly appointed library director in 2019 this was the best initial investment in my professional development. Participating in the CLDMP was exactly what I needed. I gained access to varying perspectives, problem‑solving approaches, resource sharing, a growing collective knowledge base, support systems, networking opportunities, connections, and lasting friendships. I strongly recommend this program to a new College Library Director. There are still openings for the 2026 program. Please consider or encourage a new colleague to join the College Library Director Mentoring Program. The program, now in its 33nd year, is designed to enhance leadership capabilities of new college library directors, and to help them meet the unique challenges involved in directing libraries in small colleges. First year directors are assigned a mentor to listen and provide support throughout the year. There is also a series of webinars and a 3-day seminar in the spring. Topics are based on participants’ needs and may include planning, campus politics, and leadership issues. Applicants must be new directors at a small college library (fewer than 3500 undergraduate FTE with at least a 4-year degree program) and cannot have previously been a director at a small college library. Interim directors are not eligible. Additional information about qualifications and the application process is available on the Program website: https://acrl.ala.org/dirmentoring/ If you are interested in applying for the 2026-2027 cohort, please fill out the application form on the website: https://acrl.ala.org/dirmentoring/for-applicants/application-form Tuition is $1325 which includes mentor matching, 3 webinars, membership on a listserv of past participants, and a 3 day in person seminar. The deadline is August 1, 2026 - Extended. The cohort is limited to 15 participants. Because 2027 is an ACRL year, the 2027 cohort seminar will be in Portland, Oregon April 4th-7th host institution: University of Portland. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Co-Directors Lisa N. Johnston CLDMP co-director/cohort 2015-16 Eckerd College johnstln(a)eckerd.edu 727-864-8206 Melissa Jadlos CLDMP co-director/cohort 2006-07 Former Director Lavery Library St. John Fisher University mjadlos(a)sjf.edu 585-226-9039 All the best, Elise Elise J. Bohn, MSIS Associate Director | University Libraries and Archives KCAD | 17 Fountain St NW | Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Office 616.259.1123 | elisebohn(a)ferris.edu<mailto:elisebohn@ferris.edu> Pronouns – She, Her, Hers Positivity, Patience, and Quiet Persistence [Cobrands_University-Libraries-and-Archives_Cobrand_Horizontal_OneColor_Bulldog.png]

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Register now for the MCLS Members Annual Event!
by Mary Ruthko 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

Please excuse cross-posting. Join MCLS for a day of hands-on learning and collaboration at the 2026 Members Annual Event! [cid:f9e2a7d6-0462-420e-90fa-c239b3e9cbbc] Event Details Presenters: Kate McDowell (keynote) and Thom Fladung (workshop)Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Attendance options: * In-person<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a3ad2a112cf4632f8b544bb> – full program: 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern * Virtual <https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a5148206905bd52ff9c7080> – opening remarks & keynote address: 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. Eastern Location: St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center 305 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 Google Maps<https://maps.app.goo.gl/kyANG4PQtFnWR5MP6> ________________________________ Registration Opens at 8 a.m. on July 15, 2026 Choose how to attend: • In person (REGISTER HERE<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a3ad2a112cf4632f8b544bb>) Register by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18 $75 per person (includes a light breakfast, lunch, and beverages) • Virtual (REGISTER HERE<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a5148206905bd52ff9c7080>) Register by 12 p.m. on Oct. 7 $25 per person to participate in the opening remarks and keynote live on Zoom Registration is limited and open to anyone from an MCLS member organization. Check your membership status here<https://www.mcls.org/about-mcls/member-libraries/>. Not a member? Join today<https://members.mcls.org/w/mlcforms/membership_application_form.cfm>! ________________________________ Overnight Accommodations MCLS has secured a special group rate of $149.00 USD at the following nearby hotel: Aloft by Marriott South Bend 111 N Main St., South Bend, IN 46601 Phone: 574-288-8000 Google Maps<https://maps.app.goo.gl/DBCNfGAegMAead1KA> Check In: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Check Out: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Hotel reservation link<https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1775169333689&key=GRP&app=resvlink> The last day to book your stay<https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1775169333689&key=GRP&app=resvlink> at the special group rate is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. ________________________________ About the Program Agenda Times are Eastern (local time) and subject to change. 9:15 a.m. Registration/ light breakfast (fruit, pastries, and beverages) 10 a.m. Opening remarks by MCLS 10:30 a.m. Keynote: Data Storytelling in Libraries presented by Kate McDowell 11:30 a.m. Workshop: Crisis Communication with Thom Fladung 12:30 p.m. Lunch (taco bar, dessert, and beverages) 1:30 p.m. Workshop: Crisis Communication with Thom Fladung 3 p.m. Wrap-up Experiential library tours (times TBD) St. Joseph County Public Library is planning a unique tour experience for in-person attendees! Learn more about the resources, services, and spaces that SJCPL’s Main Library has to offer on a staff led tour. Highlights will include: * The Youth Services Department * The library’s new bookmobile, The Dream Machine * Studio 304 * A hands-on learning activity in the Local & Family History Department * Crisis Intervention staff, including the library’s in-house social worker, will also be available to discuss how SJCPL has moved to a trauma informed approach when interacting with patrons. Note: tour times will be determined based on feedback from the event registration form<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6a3ad2a112cf4632f8b544bb>. Keynote Address [https://members.mcls.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kate-McDowell.com_…] Photo credit: KateMcDowell.com<https://www.katemcdowell.com/> Kate McDowell, author and professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign will present on data storytelling in libraries. About Kate McDowell Professor Kate McDowell focuses on storytelling as information research, social justice storytelling, and how the history of library storytelling can enhance contemporary data storytelling. Her projects engage contexts such as public libraries, non-profit fundraising, and health misinformation in online discourse. This research takes many forms, from publications to storytelling workshops and toolkits to research roles with international coalitions and working groups. She leads the nationally-funded Data Storytelling Toolkit for Librarians<https://asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/asi.24466> project to equip libraries with narrative tools for data-informed advocacy, which has been used by over 5,000 librarians in over 50 countries so far. Her book for libraries, Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries: Crafting Ethical Narratives for Advocacy and Impact<https://alastore.ala.org/critdatst>, came out in 2025. Read more about Kate McDowell on her website<https://www.katemcdowell.com/about.html>. Workshop: Putting Crisis Communications in Play [Photo of Thom Fladung] Photo credit: crisiscommunications.com<https://www.crisiscommunications.com/> Thom Fladung will lead a hands-on workshop on crisis communication best practices and techniques including brainstorming key messages and participating in mock interviews, to help you prepare for any media interview or public speaking opportunity. With his practical approach to instruction and years of experience, you will walk away with pragmatic tips and best practices that you can put into play immediately to effectively communicate during a crisis. About Thom Fladung Thom Fladung serves as managing partner for Hennes Communications. He brings more than 33 years of daily newspaper and digital media experience to the agency, having served as a top editor at some of the nation’s largest newspapers such as the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Detroit Free Press. Over the past decade, Fladung has also played a lead role in helping newsrooms enter the digital age, including web, social media and handheld digital devices. Thom is an expert at crafting effective, strategic messages on hard deadlines. He is also experienced at quickly evaluating, assembling and disseminating information – crisis management skills that are critically important for clients coping with reputation management issues and breaking crises. In 2017, Thom received the Communicator of the Year award from the International Association of Business Communicators. Learn more about Thom on the Hennes Communication website<http://crisiscommunications.com/>. ________________________________ Special thanks to our location sponsor [https://members.mcls.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SJCPL-Logo-300x160…]<https://sjcpl.org/>

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Older Law Books
by Laura Orlowski 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

We had a lawyer's family donate several boxes of older Michigan Law Books - desperate to save them from a landfill. I have no idea if they can be useful to anyone. Most of these volumes are from the late 1980s and 1990s. Some of the titles: Michigan Statutes Annotated Madden & Owen Products Liability Michigan Pleading and Practice Michigan Civil Jurisprudence Cyclopedia of Trial Practice If someone can let me know if these might be useful or not, I would appreciate it. If you know someone that might be interested, I can send a full list of titles and volumes. Thanks for your help, -Laura Orlowski, Library Director Jonesville District Library 517-849-9701 info(a)jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org

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Hugh Grinnell, Grinnell Piano Brothers presentation at Holly Township Library 8/15
by Tina Russette 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

Hello Everyone, Saturday, August 15th at 1:00 pm, the Holly Township Library welcomes Hugh Grinnell, great-grandson of Herbert Grinnell, one of the founding brothers of the Grinnell Brothers Music House. Mr. Grinnell tells the story of three young orphaned brothers from New York who followed their older sister to Adrian, Michigan in 1867. In 1879 they founded the music house, moved to Detroit, and eventually opened 43 branch stores in Michigan, Ohio, and Windsor, Ontario. By the 1950s they became the largest music company in the world. This program details the evolution of musical instruments, gramophone-to-record players, guitars and mandolins. and popular music. “Everything in the Realm of Music” was their mantra. A few music selections will be heard. One of the Grinnell Brothers Piano Factories was located in Holly, Michigan. You can register for this program with this link: https://forms.gle/AcpSg2Ga5CPNkXVM7 Let me know if you have any questions! Please excuse any cross-listings. Tina -- Tina Marie Russette (she/her) Adult Services Manager Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754

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MeL Training - Homeschool Help with Gale Resources for Secondary Students from MeL
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

Good Afternoon, Please see below for an upcoming MeL training from Gale on homeschool resources. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there are specific trainings you would be interested in! MeL Training - Homeschool Help with Gale Resources for Secondary Students from MeL Date and Time: Tuesday, August 18th at 2:00-2:30pm Discover how Gale resources from the Michigan eLibrary can support homeschooling families with secondary students. This session highlights key databases that strengthen learning in language arts, science, social studies, and research skills. Participants will explore tools that simplify assignments, enhance independent study, and provide reliable, student‑friendly content. Learn to navigate topic pages, use reading supports, access primary sources, and incorporate multimedia to enrich instruction. Perfect for homeschool educators seeking high‑quality, Michigan‑provided digital resources to guide academic projects, strengthen critical thinking, and support curriculum needs. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917709070711/WN_zRSsKhfZSRmO…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/89…> You can find a full listing of Continuing Education opportunities provided by the Library of Michigan, including trainings on other MeL resources here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>. To find additional information on the Gale trainings listed above, as well as support tools for MeL resources, click here<https://support.gale.com/mel>. 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 [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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Upcoming Organizational Change Webinars with WMU Professor - Register Today!
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

Hello, We're looking forward to two upcoming webinars with Dr. Vanessa Hills from Western Michigan University in August. Dr. Hills will present two webinars for Michigan library staff meant to support libraries in building successful teams and improving workplace culture even as they face continuous change and transformation. These webinars will also be recorded and made available in the Library of Michigan's Niche Academy. We hope you can join us! Group and Team Dynamics - Thursday, August 6, 1:00 -2:30 pm EST<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Behind every effective library is a team that knows how to work together. This 90-minute webinar explores the often-invisible forces that shape how library teams function: group norms, power dynamics, covert processes, psychological safety, and the developmental stages that every group moves through. Drawing on applied group dynamics theory and psychodynamic perspectives, this session helps library professionals understand what's really happening in their teams and what to do about it. This 90-minute webinar explores the often-invisible forces that shape how library teams function: group norms, power dynamics, covert processes, psychological safety, and the developmental stages that every group moves through. Change Management for Leaders - Thursday, August 27, 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Libraries today operate in an environment of continuous transformation. Shifting community needs, evolving technologies, funding pressures, and changing workforce dynamics demand that library leaders navigate change with strategic clarity and human sensitivity. This 90-minute webinar equips participants with a research-grounded framework for understanding, planning, and leading organizational change. Instructor Bio: Vanessa Hills, PhD is a faculty member at Western Michigan University teaching courses in Organizational Change Leadership within the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology. Dr. Hills received her MA in Communication and PhD in Organizational Change Leadership from Western Michigan University. Her research focuses on how psychosocial dynamics shape organizational life, organizational change, groups, and leadership. She is a Co-Editor of the Research in Management Consulting book series published by Emerald and has published in leading journals, including the Journal of Organizational Change Management, Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, and the Journal of Managerial Issues. Dr. Hills is also a practicing change consultant and a board member of the Midwest Academy of Management and the Management Consulting Division of the Academy of Management. These webinars are made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. 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'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/>.

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Upcoming Program at the Dearborn Public Library
by Daniel Lodge 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

Everyone - We've got some great programs coming up here at the Dearborn Library: - Author Kathryn Jezer-Morton will be joining us virtually on Thursday, August 20th at 6:30pm to talk about her new book *The Story of Your Life: How Social Media Shapes The Way We Experience Everything*. Ms. Jezer-Morton's book is an eye-opening look at how social media shapes the stories we tell and the lives we lead. You can register for either an in-person spot or a Zoom link for this program on our Library Website dearbornlibrary.org. Let me know if you have any questions! Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Job Posting Library Director Paw Paw
by Gretchen Evans 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

Due to my upcoming retirement, the Paw Paw District Library is searching for a new director! This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person. I have enjoyed my time here immensely and am proud of all we have accomplished. Whoever steps into this role will inherit a talented and friendly staff, a professional and engaged board, a supportive community, a beautiful newer building, a brand-new outdoor space, and funding secured through 2046. The posting and job description are attached and also available at pawpawlib.org/we-are-hiring/. Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to our Search Committee Coordinator, Jennifer O'Donnell, jodonnell(a)pawpawlib.org<mailto:jodonnell@pawpawlib.org>. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. [https://esr-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/images/25659/178589/images/63e540f5ebe…]<https://www.pawpawlib.org/> Gretchen Evans Director 269.657.3800 gevans(a)pawpawlib.org<mailto:gevans@pawpawlib.org> www.pawpawlib.org<http://www.pawpawlib.org> 609 W Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079

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Beaver Island District Library millage passed!
by Jacqueline LaFreniere 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

Jacqueline LaFreniere, Director Beaver Island District Library 26400 Donegal Bay Road PO Box 246 Beaver Island, MI 49782 (231) 448-2701

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