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Spring Online Courses from UW-Madison iSchool Registration Now Open!
by UW iSchool CE 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

Spring Online Courses Registration Now Open! 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early! * Basic Public Library Administration<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-pl-admin/>, Jan 26 – April 19, 2026 * Strategies for Supervising Part-Time Employees<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/part-time-staff/>, Feb 9 – March 22, 2026 * Organization and Management of Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/organization-and-management-o…>, Feb 2 – April 26, 2026 * Library Security: Training For Worst Case Scenarios And Everyday Conflicts<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/library-security/>, Feb 16 – March 29, 2026 * Playing Around: The Library’s Role in Playful Learning for Young Children<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/playing-around-the-librarys-r…>, March 2 – April 12, 2026 * NEW! Incorporating Digital Collection Into Your Community Outreach<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/incorporating-digital-collect…>, March 9 – April 5, 2026 * NEW! Cataloging II<https://ischool.wisc.edu/cataloging-ii/>, March 16 – April 26, 2026 * Introduction to Digitization Projects<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/introduction-to-digitization-…>, March 16 – May 10, 2026 * Reference Desk Ready<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/reference-desk-ready/>, March 23 – May 17, 2026 * NEW! Creating Community through Intergenerational Programming<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-community-through-in…>, April 6 – May 3, 2026 * NEW! Basic Preservation Standards for Archives and Special Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-preservation-standards-…>, April 6 – May 17, 2026 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> — Librarians’ Tour of New York City Registration is now open for the Librarians’ Tour of New York City! The tour will occur May 17-23, 2026. During the tour we will visit a variety of libraries and archives including the New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, The Morgan Library, and the The Grolier Club, along with one or two more. Find out more: go.wisc.edu/o8ov28<https://go.wisc.edu/o8ov28> Interested in hearing about future tours? Add your name to our email list<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVDctrf3kdVw6ekog_gU1NxhwxT_hjYra…>. — Power Up 2026 March 26, 2026 Virtual Conference Register today: go.wisc.edu/mld85p<https://go.wisc.edu/mld85p> Join youth services managers and staff for one day of virtual learning. Hear from our keynote Lisa Roy, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Concurrent sessions will focus on leveling up your leadership skills, strategic planning and how to best support your team. Each session will be presented live, and recordings will be available to registered attendees for 60 days following the conference. — Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Great MI Read lending kits
by Jacqueline LaFreniere 22 Nov '25

22 Nov '25

The Beaver Island District Library is a lending library for the Great MI Read, Everything I learned, I learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Contact me if you would like to borrow a kit. 4 weeks lending time. Jacqueline Lafreniere Beaver Island District Library 26400 Donegal Bay Road Beaver Island, MI 49782 231-448-2701 island.library(a)gmail.com 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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Upcoming cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

Register soon for the following workshops from MCLS! Advanced Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/682cc936df7c71eadd5ebc55> 3-day class, December 2-4, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! The Mystery of MARC Fixed Fields Solved<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/682cc9e7df7c71eadd5ef22e> ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 2-day class, December 3-4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> *************************************** Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@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/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Bookshelves for sale
by Samantha Reid-Goldberg 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

We have two sets of bookshelves for sale. Each entire shelf is about 12 feet long (composed of (4) 3-foot metal units), doubled-sided and a little over 2 feet wide. There are wooden ends on each shelf and those are also available. While I would love to sell the entire 8 unit/4 shelf-endset and get it out of my office, we are also willing to sell individual 3-foot units as well. Buyer would have to pick the shelves up in Hesperia, but we are willing to take that travel distance into consideration when agreeing to a price. Any reasonable offer accepted! I am happy to send pictures if you are interested. Thanks! -- Samantha Reid-Goldberg Library Director Hesperia Community Library 80 S. Division Hesperia, MI 49421 (231) 854-5125

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Ingram/Backstage New Partnership: Also, B&T Customer Letter
by Jim Flury 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

All, Matt Church, Director, Berkley Public Library shared the below link from Ingram with me concerning that vendor's current turnaround time for book shipments, as well as their new partnership with authority control vendor Backstage Library Works for Cataloging/Processing services, including shelf ready processing [ https://bslw.com/collection-management/shelf-ready-processing/ | https://bslw.com/collection-management/shelf-ready-processing/ ] Matt noted, and I 100% concur, how nice it is to receive such a detailed update from a vendor! Those who've been around for a bit might recall that Ingram previously worked with another authority control vendor, Marcive, to provide this service. Marcive closed December 31, 2024. [ https://click.e.ingramcontent.com/deliveries/dgSUhgsDANGXDtCXDgGapu4DbbHAvV… | https://click.e.ingramcontent.com/deliveries/dgSUhgsDANGXDtCXDgGapu4DbbHAvV… ] Also, in case you haven't seen it I have attached a copy of the November 12 letter TLN received from Amandeep Kochar, Chief Executive Officer, Baker & Taylor, LLC. Today, Friday November 21 is the final day B&T will accept orders from libraries. TLN advises libraries that have questions concerning subscriptions or lease quotas to contact Riveron Consulting using one or both of the email addresses noted in the letter. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Foundations of the Science of Reading for Public Library Professionals<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (a two-part webinar series) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 and Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET The Reading League advances the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. This two-part webinar series* will be taking a deeper dive into the "Science of Reading" and how libraries can help support best practices for early literacy development. The Science of Reading embodies over 40 years of research findings from multiple fields of study that shine a light on key fundamental principles of reading instruction. In the Foundations of the Science of Reading session, participants will learn about three "anchors" that have emerged from this research. These include: * The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer, 1986) * Scarborough's Reading Rope (Scarborough, 2001) * Four-Part Processing Model for Word Recognition (Seidenberg & McClelland, 1989) *This webinar will be recorded for registrants<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, but live attendance is encouraged for an engaging conversation. This project is 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. Summer Symposium Unearth A Story(™): Connect & Collaborate Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:00 am - 4:30 pm ET Library of Michigan - 2nd Floor Lake Erie Room Lunch will be provided by the Library of Michigan Foundation We still have a few seats available!!! The dinosaurs are coming in 2026! Join us in-person as we gather to view the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual virtual Summer Symposium all about Unearth a Story(™). We will start the day with a conversation around summer library programming best practices, before tuning into the opening Keynote with Dan Santat. Between sessions we will "unearth" ideas on programming, have a couple of hands-on crafts, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas to share. Last chance to register now<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> and you can view the draft agenda<https://docs.google.com/document/d/18qq4zONKfxIK4AmPDVBwM7gaZiToeizWsZgFbS0…> for the in-person day. Can't make it in-person but still want to watch the virtual CSLP Summer Symposium? You can register with CSLP<https://www.cslpreads.org/professional-development/> to watch the Summer Symposium<https://docs.google.com/document/d/13PSGdixCjos_Mq2mKRDnN25V5tRgxv4jDreN9W8…> live or request the recordings for a later date. Keynote speaker will be Dan Santat<https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/dansantat/home>, plus Michigan's own Detroit Zoo will be presenting a panel with great STEM ideas! This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Resources StarNet's Science Across America! As America celebrates its 250-year anniversary, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and STAR Net have launched a new campaign to help libraries highlight the history of scientific achievement in our country, and the local connections to science in our communities. SCIENCE ACROSS AMERICA<https://community.starnetlibraries.org/science-across-america-new-opportuni…>, the newest campaign from Spark of Science@ My Library, invites libraries to showcase local scientific advances and scientists, engage your communities with focused Community Dialogues, and host educational and inspirational activities that shine a light on the past, present, and future of science in our lives. Pre-Application Webinar: An optional pre-application webinar where we will discuss the application and answer any questions will be held on December 3rd, 2025, at 4pm ET. You may register for the webinar at this link<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7M9oanfORC64grh8uBprkQ#/>. Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life<https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/working-paper/mattering-in-ea…> Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University Explore how mattering affects children's lifelong health and well-being, and learn concrete tips for promoting a sense of mattering in young children. In our new paper<https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/working-paper/mattering-in-ea…>, co-authored with Jennifer B. Wallace, award-winning journalist, and founder of the Mattering Institute who has written extensively on mattering, we explore the science around mattering in early childhood as well as concrete strategies for building a sense of mattering in young children. Sunshine & Stories Podcast Episode 205: Compassionate Makerspace Projects<https://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/csl-news/services-for-libraries-scho…> Sunshine & Stories is a Colorado State Library podcast dedicated to all things public and school libraries. Our podcast aims to offer fresh insights, as well as spark creative and practical ideas for diverse public & school library settings. Whether you’re a veteran in the library world, a newbie looking for a little professional support, or someone who’s considering shaking things up in your library (a little or a lot), we hope this podcast will be a valuable resource for you. In the News... The 7 Types of Rest Librarians Actually Need and How to Get Them<https://librarianbyday.net/2025/11/06/the-7-types-of-rest-librarians-actual…> - Bobbie L. Newman Blog, 11/6/25 * I strongly encourage folks to read through this article and consider ways in which you and your colleagues might create conditions where rest is possible. Next Michigan superintendent vows to take ‘students first’ mission statewide<https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/next-michigan-superintendent-vows-to-…> - MI Bridge, 11/20/25 Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/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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hotspot aging or settings question
by Katharine Lion 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Hello, Just wondering if anyone can share their experience with the longevity of a mobile hotspot. We have a few that people keep bringing back saying the hotspot had intermittent service or were unreliable. I'm wondering if they have just reached their age limit and are dying (at 3 years old) or if the settings we have are incorrect somehow. We do have a lot of rural users so we've been chalking it up to service issues based on location but with 3 brought back this week alone, I'm now questioning that. -- *Katharine Lion *(she/her) Web / Graphic Design & Arts Programming

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Young Adult Books Available
by Gillian Demeter 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Hello, I have 24 Young Adult books to give away that I removed from the collection. Below are photos of the books. Please provide your RIDES code if you are interested. Thank you! Thank you! Gillian -- Gillian Demeter Teen/Tween Services Librarian Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Rd. Huntington Woods, MI 48070 [ mailto:gdemeter@hwoodslib.org | gdemeter(a)hwoodslib.org ]

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LM's Library Science Collection - Privacy and Patron Data
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Privacy and Patron Data are urgent issues for libraries. The Library of Michigan's collection holds titles that can be helpful on navigating how to best safeguard the data you hold relating to your patrons and their library usage. Please see below for some recent titles purchased and how to use the title. * Managing data for patron privacy : comprehensive strategies for libraries by Kristin Briney and Becky Yoose. ALA Editions, 2022 - LM Print Collection * Library privacy policies by Jason Vaughan. ALA TechSource, 2020. - LM Print Collection * Anonymity by Alison Macrina and Talya Cooper. ALA Neal-Schuman, 2019. - Gale eBooks on MeL * A Corporate Librarian's Guide to Information Governance and Data Privacy by Phyllis Elin. Business Expert Press, 2022. - LM eBook Collection * A Government Librarian's Guide to Information Governance and Data Privacy by Phyllis Elin. Business Expert Press, 2022. - LM eBook Collection LM's Library Science content can be found in three places: 1. LM's Print Catalog * Search the LM Catalog at www.answercat.org<http://www.answercat.org/> and use "Library Science Collection" as one of the search terms in the Advanced Search - Notes field and you will pull only the library science collection titles. * MeLCat - Search for LM titles you have identified and order them OR you can contact the LM circulation desk for an Interloan request as well. 2. Gale eBooks on MeL! - Anyone can use the Gale eBooks collection on MeL. * Go to MeL.org, select eResources then the eResources by letter G. Under G you'll see Gale eBooks with subjects linked on the left nav bar. 3. LM's eBook Central Collection - If you have an LM library card, you can use our ProQuest eBook Central collection. You can request a card at Michigan.gov/librarycard. * Go directly to eBook Central collection at the Michigan.gov/LMdatabases page or search in ANSWER as the ProQuest titles show there as well. The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Have a title you'd like us to purchase? Let me know! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [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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MCLS Thanksgiving schedule - closing 1 p.m. on Nov. 26
by Mary Ruthko 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Please excuse cross-posting Hello everyone, MCLS offices are closed for Thanksgiving from 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28. We return on Monday, Dec. 1 ready to help you. Have a safe and happy holiday! MCLS SERVICE AND PROGRAM CONTACTS Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement and Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> eLicensing and Collection Resources: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> TALK (Text and Learn for Kindergarten): talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> MDPN (Michigan Digital Preservation Network): MDPNsupport(a)mcls.org<mailto:MDPNsupport@mcls.org> —The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. —Support for the MDPN is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Mary Ruthko Marketing and Communication Coordinator 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…> [cid:48ce6751-6301-4e18-a5a3-a8a37595c2a5] 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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