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The Fresh Coast Bookshelf 2026 from the Library of the Great Lakes
by Elizabeth Hartig 16 Dec '25

16 Dec '25

*The Fresh Coast Bookshelf 2026 *from the Library of the Great Lakes -- Starting January 28th, all Great Lakes region public libraries will have the chance to apply for a “Bookshelf in a Box” – a curated selection of 12 books across age range and genre that celebrate the Great Lakes, plus a full-color display kit to help promote it! Visit the Library of the Great Lakes website for more info and *for the title reveal of the next four books!* Fresh Coast Bookshelf by LGL <https://libraryofthegreatlakes.org/news-2> *Happy Holidays from the Library of the Great Lakes!*

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LIBRARY LAW OFFICE HOURS REMINDER AND TIME CHANGE!
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

DECEMBER'S LIBRARY LAW OFFICE HOUR WILL MOVE TO 11:00 am EST on THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 2025 THE MEETING LINK REMIANS THE SAME! Please join me and other library colleagues as we discuss the legal implications and possible options for questions like: A patron reserves a library computer for purposes of holiday shopping- specifically the attempt to snag a highly desired collectible from his child's favorite card game company. The merchandise drop is slated for 12:00 Noon, EST (9:00am PST). The patron logs on at 11:30am and is 5th in line in an online queue , and at 12:00pm is permitted entry into the vendor's online store to claim the desired merch- but just as the patron gets to their shopping cart to pay, the library's fire alarm rings as a result of the unfortunate miscalculation of the baking time for a tray of cookies that are part of a holiday baking demonstration program in the library's event room. As a result of the ensuing fire evacuation, the patron is forced to abandon the computer. When they can return 20 minutes later, the much sought after item is sold out. The patron is so frustrated and upset that they have heart palpitations while complaining to library staff and must be taken from the library in an ambulance. The patron subsequently bills the library for the cost of the ambulance ride, AND the difference between the retail price of the desired item and the "secondary market" price they paid on EBay because they were unable to complete their purchase on the computer. What, if any is the library's liability here? To attend Library Law Office Hours, participants must REGISTER<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdO6uqD8pEt31yRiFFRZkHDc96mWbdi…>. Once registered, a link will be e-mailed to you. I look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] <https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education…> [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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Job Posting - Baldwin (Birmingham) Public Library Idea Lab, FT
by Jaclyn Miller 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

Hi everyone, We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Technology Assistant II in the Baldwin Public Library’s Idea Lab (makerspace). This is a full time position, including day, evening and weekend hours. You can view the posting at baldwinlib.org/employment. Applications should be submitted by January 4, 2026. Have a great day! Jaclyn -- *Jaclyn Miller* (she/her) *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4682 www.baldwinlib.org

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Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hiring! FT Librarian.
by Lisa Hernandez 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

Clinton-Macomb Public Library is seeking a Full-time Adult Services Librarian (37.5 hours per week, including some evening & weekend hours) to provide professional library services specifically for adult patrons but may assist all ages. Based at either the Main Library or South Branch, this position requires flexibility to work at all three library locations as well as in the community. Some of your responsibilities will include staffing a reference desk, offering reader's advisory services, and developing and leading adult programming. For a full job description and how to apply, please visit our employment page at: https://cmpl.org/about/employment.php

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Input Survey: for the CSLP 2029 slogan and 20230 theme for Summer Reading
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

That's right, you read 2030 (and 2029)! Have you ever thought about where summer library slogan and theme come from? Who thinks them up? How we select each year’s slogan? Well, the answer is YOU! Each year the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) seeks feedback from Michigan library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions. Libraries from across the nation also contribute, and together, we come to consensus. Now is your time to to be heard! Please complete this brief survey<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjDIg8csDVkU3a8nzNsGkamFrqtug5Tbg…> to suggest a slogan for the 2029 theme of Nature and an all new theme for 2030. Some tips for developing slogans and themes: * Adaptable for all ages * Translatable into Spanish * Culturally sensitive and thoughtful * Avoid puns and wordplay * Catchy, memorable, concise * Inclusive, accessible, applicable across settings For a list of previous slogans and themes go to: https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/. Please share your suggestions<https://forms.gle/QDG5YLR7wb7m14AD8> <https://forms.gle/QDG5YLR7wb7m14AD8> by Monday, February 2, 2026. 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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Shelf Visuals for Youth Graphic Novel Series
by Garret Potter 12 Dec '25

12 Dec '25

Hello Michlib Elementary and Youth Library People. Do you have shel-browsing visuals for youth graphic novel series sets? (i.e. a shelf browsing visual label (on the shelf location, not on the book) for Pokemon graphic novels, Bone graphic novels, Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels, etc.) If so, could you please share some links to such labels, label files, and/or photos of your shelf-browsing visuals? Thank you! Sincerely, Garret Potter, MA Teacher-Librarian Intern | Thurston Elementary School, Ann Arbor UMSI Graduate Student Mentor Graduate Student | UM Schools of Education & Information Designs & Technologies for Learning Across Cultures & Contexts gwpotter(a)umich.edu Founder | Everstory <https://everstory.info> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free.www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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BHPL New Director Reception
by Jill Rauh 12 Dec '25

12 Dec '25

Please come if you can! Jill Rauh, Public Services Librarian Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-926-6139 www.bentonharborlibrary.com The information and views presented do not necessarily represent those of the Benton Harbor Public Library.

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free online astronomy program, Battling Astronomy Misinformation, December 16, 6-7:30
by Jennifer Dye 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Adrian Bradley, who has shown us techniques to photograph astronomical objects so that the images are not featureless blobs, will help us understand and fight back against astronomy misinformation. Tuesday, December 16 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-astronomy-misinformation.eventbrite.com While we have been able to offer an in-person option for some of our programs, the Knapp Branch is not available at this time, so this program will be available only on Zoom. The program will be recorded, and should be available on the Detroit Public Library YouTube channel within a few weeks. We now have a virtual channel just for the astronomy programs: https://bit.ly/DPLAstronomy Jennifer Jennifer Dye Cataloger Detroit Public Library Main Branch 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1392

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Looking for LoT Recommendations
by SBBDL Information 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Howdy! I've got two questions for other libraries with Libraries of Things.🤓 1. Does anyone have experience with the ChompSaw? We are curious and looking into perhaps adding it to our collection at some point (so many possibilities for cardboard creation programs with our MakeDo kit!), but we're interested in hearing if anyone has one in their collection. Especially since it's pretty pricey. If your library has one, does it get checked out? Has it ever broken? If so, can it be easily repaired? I haven't seen anything else on the market like this but perhaps you have something similar in your collection with a smaller price tag? 2. We're also looking at adding a few new board games to our collection. I've got a handful saved for later in our Amazon cart, including Cascadia Junior, Smug Owls, Wingspan, Flip 7, and Patchwork. I personally have and love Wingspan and Patchwork but the other three were ones I found via research into various board game awards. If you have board games in your LoT, do you have these? Would you recommend them? Are there other board games in your collection that your patrons can't get enough of? Thanks in advance for any reviews and/or insights!! Let me know if you're interested in any answers, I'm happy to compile and share. Happy Thursday (aka "Little Friday"), Autumn -- Autumn Anderson (she/her) Assistant Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 *Currently reading 'The Birth of the Pill' by Jonathan Eig <https://search.mel.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb29831471__Sbirth%20of%20the%2…>*

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Cataloguing question
by deltonlib＠mei.net 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Hi! Has anyone ever run in to an issue where two books have the same ISBN? We have never seen it before, until yesterday. Two books in a series have the same ISBN: 978-1-961302-82-2. We were trying to catalogue the second book in the series, and our system flagged the ISBN as already having a record. Any insight on what should be done for cataloguing the second book? Thanks! Marie Marie Tsuji Delton District Library 330 N. Grove St, Delton, MI 49046 269-623-8040 www.deltonlib.org

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