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New list address
by Susan LaBelle 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

I am sending this because messages from your new list address have gone to my spam folder. I am hoping this will correct that problem. Maybe other people have had the same problem ? Susan LaBelle

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Employment Opportunity: Children's Librarian ~ Wauseon, OH
by Janelle Thomas 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

*Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.* Job Posting: Children’s Librarian Wauseon Public Library is seeking a passionate and dedicated Children’s Librarian to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children and has a knack for developing engaging programming to inspire young minds. Job Responsibilities: · Develop and implement innovative children’s programming that fosters a love for reading and learning. · Collaborate with Wauseon schools to effectively utilize the Galani Grant. · Create a warm, welcoming environment for children and their families. · Engage with children in a variety of activities to encourage exploration and curiosity. Job Requirements: · Must have a genuine love for children. · Be enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative. · Ability to work collaboratively with schools and community organizations. · Must pass a background check. Additional Details: · *Starting Pay:* $15.00 per hour · *Hours:* 30 to 40 hours per week · *Probationary Period:* 90 days If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community, please send your resume and cover letter to: Attn: Personnel Committee Wauseon Public Library 117 E. Elm St. Wauseon, OH 43567 Email: dbaldwin(a)seolibraries.org *Janelle Thomas (she/her/hers) **| *Executive Director *| *The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 | jthomas(a)norweld.org *This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*

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Vendors: B&T and Thorndike
by Jim Flury 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

All, The "Baker & Taylor Closing" article was copied/pasted from issue 5080 of Shelf Awareness, dated Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The Thorndike Press Large Print/Cengage email was sent to all customers nationwide, but I thought I'd copy/paste/share for MI libraries to see just the same. Baker & Taylor Closing Only 10 days after a deal for Baker & Taylor to be [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.shelf-2Dawareness.… | bought by Readerlink collapsed ] , Baker & Taylor has decided to shut down, officially by the end of the year, but a majority of its employees--about 500 out of 800--were let go on Monday in a Zoom call, former employees said. Apparently no severance will be paid, and medical benefits have ended. The library wholesaler was rumored to owe creditors, mainly publishers, as much as $26 million, and it had been having trouble obtaining inventory and filling orders. As reported by ShawLocal, [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.shelf-2Dawareness.… | 253 of the 318 employees ] at B&T's Momence, Ill., warehouse were let go on Monday, and the rest will be gone by January 3. According to a report about the closing required by Illinois law, B&T said that the collapse of the Readerlink deal led to the decision to close. "Despite Baker & Taylor's subsequent efforts, it was unsuccessful in seeking a path to continue its business operations," the report said. The Momence warehouse has 379,000 square feet of space and has been in operation since 1962. In a letter almost a month ago about [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.shelf-2Dawareness.… | the ill-fated purchase ] , Readerlink CEO Dennis E. Abboud observed, "The last several months have been a challenging period for Baker & Taylor. The company has faced headwinds, including the pressures of operating independently, emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, and overcoming the debilitating impacts and financial losses resulting from cyberattacks in 2022." The library world has also suffered from budgetary pressures at all levels of government as well as waves of book bannings and anti-librarian laws and campaigns. Founded in 1828, B&T has long been the main supplier of books, other materials, software, and services to public and academic libraries in the U.S. While it stopped selling to bookstores in 2019, it is a distributor for some publishers through Baker & Taylor Publisher Services. For more than 30 years, B&T has suffered from a revolving door of owners, including several private equity funds--Carlyle Group, Willis Stein & Partners, and Castle Harlan Partners. In addition, in 2022 the company suffered severe cyber attacks that shut it down for weeks at a time. Follett bought B&T in 2016 and sold the company in 2021 to a private investment group headed by Aman Kochar, who had joined B&T in 2014 and was named executive v-p in 2019. Under Follett, Kochar became president and CEO. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Large Print Buyer, I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that Thorndike Press is no longer distributing our Large Print titles through Baker & Taylor. Moving forward, we would like to invite you to purchase your titles directly through Thorndike Press. We offer quick fulfillment and free shipping on all Thorndike Press books, and also a range of standing order options for libraries - curated monthly shipments of frontlist large print bestsellers, mysteries, clean/Christian romance, and more. For those of you who have been waiting for content ordered through Baker & Taylor, we have those titles in-stock and available to ship. Just call or email your Thorndike Press sales representative listed below to get your orders placed for those titles: Amber Cummings - [ mailto:amber.cummings@cengage.com | amber.cummings(a)cengage.com ] - GA, HI, IN, TN, TX, WY Elizabeth Harpster - [ mailto:elizabeth.harpster@cengage.com | elizabeth.harpster(a)cengage.com ] - AR, AZ, IA, ID, KS, ME, ND, NE, NV, NY Lisa Wilson - [ mailto:lisa.wilson@cengage.com | lisa.wilson(a)cengage.com ] - IL, NM, OH, SC, WA Melinda Rossignol - [ mailto:melinda.rossignol@cengage.com | melinda.rossignol(a)cengage.com ] - CO, KY, MI, OR, RI, SD, UT, VA, VT Julie Tilsner - [ mailto:Julie.tilsner@cengage.com | Julie.tilsner(a)cengage.com ] - CA, DC, MN, NC, OK Peggy Sheehan - [ mailto:peg.sheehan@cengage.com | peg.sheehan(a)cengage.com ] - CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, MT, NH, WI Vicki Gordon - [ mailto:vicki.gordon@cengage.com | vicki.gordon(a)cengage.com ] - AK, AL, LA, MO, MS, NJ, PA, WV As always, we thank you for choosing Thorndike Press as your partner for your librarys accessible large print collection! Brian Risse Cengage School Vice President: Gale and Thorndike Sales Cell: 203.313.5022 Email: [ mailto:brian.risse@cengage.com | brian.risse(a)cengage.com ] Time Zone: EST [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cengagegroup.com_&d=DwM… | CengageGroup.com ] 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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Local Author Fair - Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster
by Amisha Harijan 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Good afternoon, All! If you have plans Saturday, October 11th break them, and us for our first Local Author Fair! It's sure to be a blast. Take a look at the attached flyer to see if your favorite author will be showcased...you find your next favorite author. The fair runs from 12:00 to 3:00, afterwards you may return to your regularly scheduled programs. Bring a friend, make a friend. 🙂 In joy, *Amisha Harijan*, Director Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster 2500 Hamlin Drive Inkster, Michigan 48141 amisha(a)inksterlibrary.org (313) 563-2822 x 300

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Invitation to Attend "Seed Preservation with Advance Master Gardener Diane Hayes" at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Dear Michlib-L Colleagues, Note: Please excuse the cross-posting You, your family, and friends are invited to attend a Seed Preservation presentation by Master Gardener, Diane Hayes, at the Pinckney Community Public Library (125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI 48169) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm. Seed Preservation.....Saving seeds opens up one of the most exciting aspects of gardening. Simple techniques allow you to successfully collect seeds from your garden, whether it is the plants that you have grown in your garden's environment or creating a hybrid. We will look at how to harvest, clean and store your seeds. We will touch on learning how to substitute natural random pollination with some creative ways to produce hybrids. Registration is encouraged and can be done by calling 734-878-3888, visiting https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6fASKHW08wijJgdtQUTczaqDjl_j_p6T… or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. For more information, please refer to: https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Seed-Saving-Workshop… or our Facebook Events Page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2535519103487811 We look forward to seeing you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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Pokemon Club Suggestion Responses
by Taylor Comeau 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Hi! Below are the responses to the Pokemon Club Suggestions: -Printables from the official Pokemon website and allow kids to bring cards to play the trading card game or show to other kids. -Organized activity, alternating between crafts and games each month. -Rank the best Pokemon. -Becoming a Pokemon Go stop. -Pokémon battle board games. -Showing Pokemon movies/shows (as long as it is under Movie License). -Purchasing battle academy boxes. Thanks to all you responded and I hope these suggestions help improve everyone's clubs like they did mine! Taylor -- *Taylor Comeau* *Youth Services Coordinator* *Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library* *211 N. Almont Ave.* *Imlay City, MI 48444* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/178323005?utm_me…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/178323005?utm_me…>

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Reminder: Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour - Support for New Programs vs. Current Programs
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

The next Library of Michigan Grants Office hour will be Tuesday, October 14th at 3:00 PM. The topic will be What's an Outcome? What's a Logic Model? Developing Effective Program Measures and Q & A. Feel free to send me questions to address at the Office Hour. Register for the Grants Office Hour at https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… See you on the 14th! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [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: Executive Assistant at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
by Ann Manko 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

If you're passionate about libraries that make a real difference in their community, you'll feel right at home at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. We're a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to literacy, community, and connection. We're seeking a proactive, self-motivated Executive Assistant who thrives in times of growth and change. This role offers the opportunity to support both an interim and a new incoming director, helping to ensure a smooth transition and leadership continuity. The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, learns quickly, and will contribute to our mission to be Flint's go to place to learn for life. Please visit the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library's web site for a complete job description and additional information. www.fpl.info/jobs<http://www.fpl.info/jobs> _____________________________ Ann Manko Interim Executive Director Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 810-249-2038 amanko(a)fpl.info<mailto:amanko@fpl.info>

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Job Posted: FT Academic Professional - Web Services Librarian
by Demetria Patrick Scott 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Title: FT Academic Professional - Web Services Librarian This Posting is Open Until Filled The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 10/27/2025 Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Compensation Type: FT Academic Prof-Pay Based on FT Salary Schedule New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position. Employee Classification: Librarians Level: FT Librarians/Counselors-MD Division: Academic Affairs Division - 40000 Department: Library Instruction / Reference - 20530 Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus Position Type: Temporary/Limited Duration Bargaining Unit: MAHE To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.dc4.pageuppeople.com/ss/c/u001.yuH…>. For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.dc4.pageuppeople.com/ss/c/u001.guV…>. Job Summary: Provides leadership and direction for the management, design, development, maintenance, and quality control of the library website. Participates in faculty librarian activities including in-person and virtual reference assistance, information literacy instruction and outreach, collection development and the creation of resource guides. Works effectively with other faculty and staff in a rapidly changing team environment. Participates in department, division, and college-wide committees. here Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited institution or related field. Recent library reference experience. Familiarity with library catalog and web-based technologies. Ability to envision and champion the creative use of emerging technologies to enhance the delivery of library services. Fluency in HTML and CSS. Teaching or information literacy instruction experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a team based environment. Experience working in a management or leadership position. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong customer service focus and commitment to service excellence. Commitment to engage in continuing professional development. Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.dc4.pageuppeople.com/ss/c/u001.guV…>.

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Miscellaneous Vendor Notes: VOX, B&T, Book Farm
by Jim Flury 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

All, Three vendor related notes from early in this October week, this early Tuesday morning: 1. VOX Books issued the below statement. This would seem in response to note number two, the linked B&T news article re. the announced closure of their Momence, IL warehouse and the effective yesterday termination of most of the employees who worked there. That news article is linked below the VOX statement. [ https://webmail.tln.org/ ] The response to our statement regarding the distribution of VOX Books has been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you for contacting Library Ideas. Additionally, we have received a few questions regarding our earlier statement, which we would like to clarify and expand on. The distribution of VOX Books by Library Ideas has been resumed effective immediately. This means Library Ideas is accepting and fulfilling all orders we receive directly. We will also provide invoices, and MARC records are available upon request. Customers must place orders through: * Our website: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__libraryideas.us16.list… | https://voxshop.libraryideas.com ] * Email: [ mailto:orders@libraryideas.com | orders(a)libraryideas.com ] * Your Library Ideas sales representative Questions? Contact Library Ideas by email at [ mailto:info@libraryideas.com | info(a)libraryideas.com ] or reach out to one of us directly: * Brian Downing, CEO - [ mailto:briand@libraryideas.com | briand(a)libraryideas.com ] * Kyle Wiseman, SVP of Worldwide Sales - [ mailto:kylew@libraryideas.com | kylew(a)libraryideas.com ] , 217-820-1336 * Stephanie Hall, VP of Marketing - [ mailto:stephanieh@libraryideas.com | stephanieh(a)libraryideas.com ] , 571-642-3950 * Taylor Harriman, VP of Business Development - [ mailto:taylorh@libraryideas.com | taylorh(a)libraryideas.com ] , 571-642-3951 We appreciate your business! Sincerely, The Library Ideas Team 2. B&T Momence, IL warehouse to close: [ https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2025/10/07/momences-baker-taylor-to… | https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2025/10/07/momences-baker-taylor-to… ] 3. TLN is talking to Book Farm in Williamston, MI about the possibility of adding them to the statewide discounts list. More info to follow later [ https://www.facebook.com/bookfarmllc/ | https://www.facebook.com/bookfarmllc/ ] 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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