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MeL Minute: You're Bored? Try this!
by Laura Warren-Gross 17 Jul '25

17 Jul '25

[cid:image002.png@01DBF6F4.61D1BCB0]An editorial in Power & Motoryacht<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> titled "Are Hobbies Dying?<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=3ab26121-6d31-3e7d-913c-5…>" recently caught my attention. The author shared that he often encounters adults who don’t have any hobbies. Many of us work, scroll, stream, sleep, repeat. He contends that finding something to be passionate about that allows an escape from work can help decrease burnout. Since July is National Anti-Boredom Month, why not use the Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) to discover new activities that will keep you active and engaged in enjoyable pursuits? To find a hobby that fits, try answering the questions posed in "5 Ways to Find Your New Favorite Hobby<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=35f43f56-4eb7-39da-8ab3-3…>" from TIME Magazine<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>. Rather than focusing on mastery or monetization, the author suggests thinking about how you want to feel and giving yourself permission to enjoy leisure time. Puzzles have become increasingly popular. Many libraries loan puzzles, host puzzle swaps, and even hold puzzle competitions. In Joy of Jigsaws: A Puzzler’s Guide and How to Make Your Own<https://research.ebsco.com/plink/925c5a76-6ba9-38d9-bc3e-8dfc4d151e86>, Holly Lambert provides in-depth information about the history of puzzles, puzzle manufacturing, strategies for completing puzzles, and even directions for making your own puzzle. Because puzzling is both relaxing and intellectually stimulating, it might be a great new pastime. Though commonly known as the Ace of Cakes, Duff Goldman has become an accomplished woodworker. His new hobby started because he wanted to create battery-free toys for his daughter. The July 2025 issue of Wood Magazine<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> provides a peek into Goldman’s workshop<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=29c2f214-df9c-3300-8c01-9…> and displays some of the projects he has completed. If getting started in woodworking is of interest, this publication provides tips<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=86901a70-a72b-3781-9a0a-4…>, project ideas<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=82da4da1-798b-3bfb-bd68-e…>, and tool reviews<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=c85b4c90-e770-3e15-89d6-d…>. Since many libraries include power tools in their Library of Things, consider sharing options for projects<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=0cf01f02-36c3-3f38-8f9a-a…> in newsletters and social media posts so patrons know they can use MeL<https://mel.org/welcome> as a reference when getting started. If getting out and about is of interest, try pairing Oddball Michigan: A Guide to 450 Really Strange Places<https://research.ebsco.com/plink/f51426eb-eb49-327d-959f-a7471ab2ff04> with hobbies such as photography and hiking. This eBook is divided geographically and provides ideas for free or low-cost sites to visit all around the state. You might also consider exploring Michigan’s lighthouses<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=23c85646-a784-3e14-acd1-f…>, historic railroad stations<https://research.ebsco.com/plink/b6be4475-0ad0-37c5-892a-456e477748e4>, or destinations that accept the Michigan Activity Pass<https://miactivitypass.org/>. However you choose to keep boredom at bay this summer, consider using the MeL eResources<https://mel.org/az.php> for ideas that can help develop a hobby that will last a lifetime. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image003.png@01DBF6F4.61D1BCB0] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> [cid:image004.png@01DBF6F4.61D1BCB0]

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AWE Platinum Online
by occ＠otsego.org 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

We have some aging AWE Stations that have bit the dust and we are looking to replace them. I have read that the new AWE Stations aren't as well reviewed as the older ones especially considering the cost. I do see that they have an online service now (https://aweplatinumonline.com/) and wondered if anyone has used this service and is happy with it? Is anyone using a comparable service/product from another company? Thanks, Chris Knight Technology Coordinator Otsego County Library 989-732-5841

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Time is getting close, don't let this opportunity go. FREE Money to go to ARSL 2025
by John Clexton 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

Are you doing anything this weekend????? Consider submitting a chance to win a full registration and travel support to the Association Rural & Small Library Association conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico 9/17-9/23. Special thanks to the Network of the National Library of Medicine Go to : https://www.arsl.org/2025-registration-landing-page [cid:image001.png@01DBF64F.02171CC0] Preconference Scholarship NEW! Network of the National Library of Medicine's 2025 Professional Development Award - Apply by July 23, 11:59 P.M. ET The NNLM Training Office (NTO) is requesting Professional Development Award applications attending the 2025 Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference and participate in a preconference session on Health Reference. The aim of the project is to prepare rural and small library staff to better address health information needs in their communities by offering professional development opportunities that focus on consumer health information and resources from the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Selected recipients will receive registration and travel support to attend a preconference training, which includes earning Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) continuing education credits. NTO staff will provide ongoing support to awardees in their efforts to promote health literacy in their communities. Eligibility Requirements * This award is open to library staff across the United States. Preference is given to those in rural and small libraries (review the definitions of small and rural<https://www.imls.gov/news/use-small-and-rural-libraries-grows-digital-age>). * Applicants must be affiliated with an NNLM member organization. If you are not a member, qualifying organizations can join for free. Award: * Awarded applicants will attend attend a preconfence workshop ON 9/17/25. * Funding will cover registration and travel expenses to attend the 2025 ARSL Conference, up to $1500. * Participants will attend a preconference training focused on consumer health information, called "Health Reference Express: Communication and Confidentiality Essentials for Library Workers." Participants of the training will be able to: o Identify library association ethical guidelines which connect to protecting a patron's health privacy and confidentiality . o List simple ways library workers can protect patrons' health privacy and confidentiality. o Respond to questions about drugs, cancer, and diabetes. o React to common health reference scenarios. o Describe ways librarians can practice ethical health information provision throughout the reference interview. o Earn Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) continuing education credits. * Applicants are required to limit their expenses based on the Schedule of Allowable Rates for University of Utah Travel<https://travel.utah.edu/schedule-of-allowable-rates/>. Scholarship winner reporting requirements: * NNLM Evaluation Office Professional Development Award Report (link to be provided upon award approval) must be submitted before the 10th day of the month following the end of the activity. Report includes 4 open-ended questions related to results of participating in the activity. * Submit all receipts for reimbursement within 30 days of the end of the activity. See you in ABQ!!!!!!!!!! John Clexton 2025 ARSL President Library Director Gladwin County District Library jclexton(a)gcdl.org 989-347-1007 [cid:image002.png@01DBF64F.02171CC0]

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'NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THE LIBRARY' stickers
by Joyce Becker 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

Hello, We have 6 boxes of sticker rolls "Not to be taken from the Library", let me know if you'd like them and I will send through TLN delivery. Joyce [cid:image001.png@01DBF63F.8197E6B0] Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlibrary.org

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Still time to register to join us tomorrow morning!
by Jan Davidson 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

The next Virtual Dialogue in our MCLS series on the Future of Libraries is TOMORROW, Thursday, July 17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). This month, we will connect around the topic of the future of engagement in libraries, discussing a variety of engagement including civic and community, relationships, and collaboration. Register now at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues! MCLS Virtual Dialogues are not courses or webinars but are opportunities to converse with others in the profession. Please plan to have your microphone enabled and camera on to participate. If you have any questions, please reach out at engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org>. We look forward to connecting with you! Jan Davidson (she/her) Library Consultant Midwest Collaborative for Library Services davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> 517-481-2003 [cid:8acacc74-fe16-429c-8de9-ca4a78650311] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>| LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Don't miss out! Register today for Upgrade: Enhancing Library Technology Services with Technology 2025 Conference
by UW iSchool CE 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

Upgrade: Enhancing Library Technology Services with Technology 2025 Conference<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/upgrade/> October 6-7, 2025 Hybrid Conference $150-$350 Join us for the inaugural Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology Conference as we explore the intersection of libraries and technology. Hear from leading experts, share best practices, and network with peers. This conference will include topics such as artificial intelligence applications in libraries, best practices for digital collections, and approaches to library instruction and patron engagement. The conference will kick off with keynote Dr. Brandy McNeil, President of the Public Library Association and a nationally recognized leader in digital equity and public library innovation. As Deputy Director of Branch Programs and Services at The New York Public Library, she has transformed access to technology, knowledge, and opportunity across the system’s 89 branches. The conference will close out with Dr. Alex Hanna, Director of Research at the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR)<https://www.dair-institute.org/>. A sociologist by training, her work centers on the data used in new computational technologies, and the ways in which these data exacerbate racial, gender, and class inequality. She will share insights from her new book co-authored with Dr. Emily M. Bender, The AI Con<https://twitter.com/alexhanna/status/1758145788432236575>. Pre-Conference Workshop OpenAI? Open Pedagogy: How to Keep Humanity in Higher Ed<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/upgrade/workshop/?elqTrackId=…> October 5,1:00-4:30 PM CST, In-Person Workshop | $125 What impacts will emerging AI tools have on student critical thinking? How should teachers and libraries respond? And how do we include students—meaningfully—in this process? Today’s students’ experience of going through college and entering the workforce will look so much different from our own. So, we will need to trust them in new ways to make sure the future of Education is both effective and in their best interest. In this workshop we will unpack, discuss, and explore the state of the research on AI and learning. Then we will leverage this research to create, revise, practice, recommend, and critique ways to center students in our teaching and service. Add the workshop as part of your conference registration! Quick Links * View the full conference schedule<https://upgrade2025.sched.com/?elqTrackId=2150DAD183FD09ED8A2720A7452B37F4&…> * View the virtual track schedule<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-qEmqrkVncVfNzIDP42LMdiwUzlQVbD2YP_pKrd…> * Registration information<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/upgrade/registration/?elqTrac…> -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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closing Sunday: Positions in Haverford (PA) and Sacramento (CA)
by Beth Barker 15 Jul '25

15 Jul '25

Executive Director - Haverford Township Free Library (PA) Minimum qualifications include a master's in library information science from a school approved by the appropriate Commonwealth agency or accredited by the American Library Association and five years of library experience with three of those years in an administrative role. A professional librarian certification from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania<https://www.pa.gov/agencies/statelibrary/library-development/librarian-cert…> must be obtained within six months of hire. Preferred attributes include a firm understanding of principles, practices, and trends of public libraries, experience with community outreach, and a history of active involvement in community organizations. The hiring salary range is $90,000 - $100,000 For full details, please visit https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/. Deputy Director/Chief Public Services Officer - Sacramento Public Library (CA) The qualified candidate for this role will possess a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (or similarly titled equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program, five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a management level position overseeing public services at a multi-branch library system, including three (3) years of experience as a branch supervisor/manager, and a valid Class C California Drivers' License and proof of satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) clearance will be required within six months of hire. The salary range is $140,358 - $207,376 For more details, visit https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/. - 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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Free toner: HP 128A
by Milan Public Library Youth 15 Jul '25

15 Jul '25

Hello! We have toner to give away (from a printer we no longer have). Could anyone use HP 128A? We have one of each color: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Thank you, Jennifer Perryman Youth Services Coordinator Milan Public Library 151 Wabash Street • Milan, MI 48160 (734) 439-1240 • www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Milan-Public-Library-Milan-Michigan/14807483…> • Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/milanpubliclibrary/> Our hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10:00-6:00 Tuesday/Thursday: 1:00-8:00 Saturday: 10:00-4:00

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auditor search
by Perri Saunders 15 Jul '25

15 Jul '25

We are still looking for an auditor for our annual audit. We currently use Gabridge & Co., and would like to move on to someone easier to work with, but I'm striking out. We are a small township library, but also a 501(c)(3). I've contacted Yeo & Yeo, and also Brink, Key & Chludzinski - neither are taking new clients for auditing services. Who do you use? I'd love ANY suggestions! Also, I'm not sure if I have to use a Michigan firm. We're very close to Indiana, so it would be helpful to search for an auditor there. Thanks for any help you can give, 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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Gary Shteyngart / Shari Lapena Author events
by Ben Malczewski 15 Jul '25

15 Jul '25

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