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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 132, Issue 3
by Diana Wenger 05 Oct '25

05 Oct '25

Summer reading code Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2025, at 12:03 PM, michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org wrote: > > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Fw: Michigan Author recommendation (Lynne Wiercinski) > 2. DVD Locks (Amy Houser) > 3. B&T (Jim Flury) > 4. Escape Velocity: How A Rural Library System Became a National > Leader in Digital Access (Dan Hutchins) > 5. MAP Transportation Services Extended to October (DJ Bond) > 6. Upcoming Programs of Interest Dearborn Library (Daniel Lodge) > 7. Youth & Teen Services Updates (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025 16:20:33 +0000 > From: Lynne Wiercinski <lynne(a)ironwoodcarnegie.org> > To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Fw: Michigan Author recommendation > Message-ID: > <DS7PR12MB6287217EA9111169BBB1AB51C7E7A(a)DS7PR12MB6287.namprd12.prod.outlook.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > While I recommend books to patrons every day, I do not usually do so to other libraries via our listservs. BUT...I am making an exception. I highly recommend adding Bring One Home by local author Thomas Pelissero if you are looking to enhance your Michigan Authors collection or simply looking for a great read. > While the setting is the Upper Peninsula town of Bessemer's 1960s basketball scene, this memoir has an appeal that extends far beyond Bessemer and the U.P. It is a beautifully written memoir that perfectly captures: > > * > Nostalgia for Days Gone By: A heartfelt tale of a simpler time, living in a tight-knit community. > * > The Universal Boyhood Journey: The story of an adolescent trying to meet the expectations of the adults in his life. > * > Excellent Writing: Although this is his first book, Tom writes with the confidence of a seasoned author, and the professional production quality of the book itself is exceptional. > * > > > Attached is an introductory letter from the author and a book sheet. Tom will be giving a presentation at the Bessemer Public Library on November 1st in case anyone wants to do a road trip to the beautiful far western end of the U.P. to meet him! > > Lynne Wiercinski, Director > Ironwood Carnegie Library > 235 East Aurora > Ironwood, MI 49938 > 906.932.4789 >

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Presenter Recommendation for Intro to Podcasting Program
by Ashley Gillies 04 Oct '25

04 Oct '25

Hello, We recently hosted HITO Media for an Intro to Podcasting program at our library, and I highly recommend them! They have a political podcast called Head in the Office but made it clear they would focus on the fundamentals of podcasting and not discuss politics. Their presentation was engaging, informative, and accessible, even for someone like me who has no plans to start a podcast. You can reach out to them at headintheofficepod(a)gmail.com. Ashley Gillies Emerging Technologies Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4351 www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> (she/her/hers)

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Carnegie Window Restoration
by Valerie Meyerson 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Hello all - We are working on a project to restore the windows in our Carnegie Building. I am looking for contractors that are qualified to do this work. If you have you worked with anyone to restore your Carnegie windows, I would appreciate if you would share their contact. Thank you Valerie Meyerson (she/her) Library Director Petoskey District Library [cid:image001.png@01DC32F4.2B0E78D0]

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In Need of Bubble Mailers zc008
by Brendon Vincent-Hedler 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Hello there, If anyone has a few extra medium-size envelopes, could you please send a few to zc008? Brendon Vincent-Hedler Library Associate II Support Staff Association Steward bmvincent(a)hfcc.edu<mailto:bmvincent@hfcc.edu> 313-845-6372 He/They

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Program Presenter Recommendation
by Lorry Traver 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Good afternoon all, I recently hosted Justine Jovanovski, owner of Never Look Back vacations, who offered tips and tricks to planning a Disney vacation. She was a breeze to work with, was incredibly organized and knowledgeable, and perfectly abided by our presenter rules (arrive 30 minutes early for setup, do not request patron contact information, no selling anything). The cost of this program was $250 which included travel - she will only travel one hour from where she is located, but feel free to reach out to her and see if she could visit you at your library for the same or a similar program. Here is her email address, which I am sharing with you after receiving written permission from her: justine(a)neverlookbackvacations.com. I also offer a monthly "Armchair Traveler" program where we "visit" a different vacation destination each month, and I will probably reach out to Justine next year to talk about having her visit during a future "Armchair" to share her experiences in traveling to the destination we "visit" that day. Have an enjoyable weekend, and thank you for taking the time to read this through. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. -- *"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift." – Kate DiCamillo* *Lorry Traver (She/Her)* Public Services Librarian Brandon Township Library 248-627-1460

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FY26 Michigan Budget Update from the Library of Michigan
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

FY26 Michigan Budget Update from the Library of Michigan Thanks to the hard work of the library community, the Library of Michigan staff, MDE legislative liaisons and leadership, and MLA and their lobbyist, the Library of Michigan and Michigan libraries appear to have fared well overall in the FY25/26 budget. The budget is in the process of being sent to the Governor for signing. Highlights include: * Amidst cuts elsewhere in the state's budget, State Aid to public libraries remained flat * LSTA (IMLS) allotted funding was approved for expenditure * Library of Michigan did not lose any positions * Funding for MeL increased around 100K * The budget includes a one-time additional 900K for MeL Reductions include: * Renaissance Zone Reimbursements were reduced by around 370K * Funding for the Michigan Poet Laureate program was eliminated * Library of Michigan General Fund Operations were reduced by 50K We appreciate the patience, advocacy, and support the library community has shown during this challenging budget year, and we look forward to continuing to serve and support Michigan's libraries. Thank you everyone! Randy Riley State Librarian Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 rileyr1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:rileyr1@michigan.gov> (517) 335-1517

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Reposting: FT Head of Technology Services at Chelsea District Library
by Shannon Powers 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Chelsea District Library Employment Opportunities- REPOSTING Head of Technology Services Chelsea District Library (CDL) is seeking a head of technology services. This person understands the necessity and value of technology in the public library’s ability to transform lives in small and large ways. As the head of technology services at CDL, you will find opportunities to share and learn in a team environment. In this position, you will join the library staff and board in developing the resources, programming, and services that enable the library to achieve its mission and implement its strategic plan. Why Chelsea District Library? CDL is a nationally recognized library located in historic downtown Chelsea with a mission to engage, inspire, and equip through evolving resources and service. An integral part of the Chelsea community, we provide patrons of all ages with a variety of services, resources, and programs to meet the educational, recreational, and informational needs of the community we serve. We truly believe that coming to work every day should be fun, challenging, and supportive! We look forward to hearing how you can support our mission and contribute to our culture. Pre-interview questions (to be submitted with application materials): - How do you see the role of head of technology services responding to our library’s mission and strategic plan? - What qualifications and qualities are important in the role of head of technology services in a public library setting ? Describe at least three. - How do you see Artificial Intelligence impacting the public library over the next five years? Items to submit (in a single PDF file): 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Answers to pre-interview questions 4. CDL job application <https://chelseadistrictlibrary.org/about-us/employment-cdl/> Apply to: jobs(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org Deadline for applications: Open until filled Target starting date: November 3rd, 2025 <https://chelseadistrictlibrary.org/> *Shannon Powers* *Head of Information Services* Chelsea District Library p: <http://goog_1831993167/> 734.475.8732 x217 <17344758732> a: <https://maps.app.goo.gl/bVVjBg9R2kYyHxWp8> 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 <https://maps.app.goo.gl/bVVjBg9R2kYyHxWp8> w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e: spowers(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

MiYouth & Michlib-L Listservs Update MCLS is excited to announce that MiYouth & Michlib-L listservs will soon be updated! On 10/04/25, MCLS will be updating the software that runs our listservs. With that update, there will be a few changes to how the list works: * The list email address will be changing from 'miyouth(a)mcls.org' to 'miyouth(a)liblists.org'. Please use this new email address to post to the list beginning on 10/04/25. * If you want to be able to manage your list subscriptions via the list webpage, you will need to visit https://liblists.org/accounts/signup/ and create an account (link will not be live until after 10/04/25). * Listservs will be accessible at https://liblists.org/postorius/lists/ (link will not be live until after 10/04/25). All current subscriptions to the list and the list archives will be preserved during the update. Thank you for your patience as MCLS moves toward improving our listservs! Updates from CSLP The Unearth A Story(TM) 2026 Product Catalog<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CSLP-2026-Product-Cata…> is now available. The CLSP online store<https://shop.cslpreads.org/> opens next week (tech problems could delay) . CSLP is working to complete the 2026 manual upload and codes to access them online will be emailed to library directors via LibPass. Directors, please share those codes with your summer library program planning staff. If you wish to receive the manual code directly from me, and are not a director, you can complete this form<https://forms.gle/j5a7SGncwmJDUCy3A> to request the code using your official library email. Again, these codes will not be sent until next week. If you are a public library director, you do not need to complete the form. Consider joining a CSLP committee! Collaborative Summer Library Program's committees are the engine that keeps CSLP moving forward, and vibrant committees lead to a vibrant CSLP. That is why we invite all member library staff members to join a committee annually. Only through your input can we continue to improve. Sign-ups for 2026 CSLP Committees are open until October 15. While the duties vary, committee obligations generally run for one calendar year. All committee work is done virtually, either through email, or through phone or online meetings. Attending the CSLP Annual Meeting is not required. Each committee has different size and participation criteria. To help you decide which committee to volunteer for, please visit: https://www.cslpreads.org/committees/<https://www.cslpreads.org/committees/> to review the responsibilities of each committee. Most CSLP committees are open to all, however some have limited seats or require previous CSLP experience. Apply now! - CSLP Committee Application form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAy2mdZy1thVWJlEO7KINKd3YR0YQTRWy…> The sign-up period is through October 15. If you are currently serving on a committee that you enjoy, let your Committee Chair know you want to sign up again or feel free to try a new committee. [cid:b5b35eb9-75b1-4eb2-9b03-be211c553f23] Patron Access Webinar November 13th, 2pm EST Join CSLP's Patron Access Committee as they welcome Rachel Hawkins in a presentation on Universal Design. Details available here<https://www.cslpreads.org/professional-development/> and registration<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xY2TSUK4Rc-fVMwzTkACJg> <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xY2TSUK4Rc-fVMwzTkACJg> is limited to live attendees, but it will be recorded and shared publicly on the website if you can't attend live. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. SciStarter Resources October Thematic Calendar Check out the SciStarter Calendar<https://l4yex5cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001D8O9VkcfdaOU3f5RDCKvJiJ9NVdEoNyR7k…> for weekly themes and featured projects, including a monthly spotlight project for Libraries! October's spotlight project is eBird<https://l4yex5cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001D8O9VkcfdaOU3f5RDCKvJiJ9NVdEoNyR7k…> in honor of Global Big Day. See all calendars.<https://l4yex5cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001D8O9VkcfdaOU3f5RDCKvJiJ9NVdEoNyR7k…> NEW! Updated Resource Hub Visit the refreshed library resource hub<https://l4yex5cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001D8O9VkcfdaOU3f5RDCKvJiJ9NVdEoNyR7k…>! We aim to support all libraries with all types of capacities. If you see something missing, tell us! View it all here.<https://l4yex5cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001D8O9VkcfdaOU3f5RDCKvJiJ9NVdEoNyR7k…> ALSC/YALSA Update At the ALA Annual Conference in June 2025, ALA Council voted to reunify the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). In the Council meetings and since then, we have heard from members of both divisions, expressing their support for this new direction, as well as their concerns. Here's a recap of what will be happening - you can also view our FAQs for more in-depth answers.<https://www.ala.org/alsc/aboutalsc/historyofalsc/reunification-faqs?_zs=Fu5…> ALSC/YALSA will hold their first Reunification Town Hall on Wednesday, October 29 at 3pm ET/2pm CT. They encourage members of both ALSC and YALSA to attend and provide feedback - register here.<https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/UJEvtRQRQ7yX2dkuRorWGw> Reunification survey is also open here<https://airtable.com/appTZZ0QcQuHG6DH6/shrQBDn5zbGJuFAPT> - please fill the survey out by Wednesday, October 15. Hazel Ridge Workshop & Gallery Open House Just a fun note that Hazel Ridge Farm, home and workshop of Michigan's Robbyn and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen<https://www.hazelridgefarm.com/about.html>, will be hosting an open house weekend<https://www.hazelridgefarm.com/events.html>! The farm is located in Bath, MI, so if you're in the region plan on stopping in! The Gallery will be open as well as 6 miles of hiking trails. See the open house event link for details. Enjoy the warm weekend weather, 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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Upcoming Programs of Interest Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Everyone - We have a couple of upcoming programs of interest here at the Dearborn Library: - On Saturday, October 11th at 11am, I will be talking virtually from London with author Charlie English regarding his new book *The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature* - On Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30pm, I will be talking virtually with journalist Tim Greiving regarding his new biography *John Williams: A Composer's Life.* Program Flyers are attached. You can view each of the conversations either here in the Library Auditorium or you can register for a Zoom link. Please let me know if you have any questions! Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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MAP Transportation Services Extended to October
by DJ Bond 02 Oct '25

02 Oct '25

Hey Michlib-L, Just want to let you know that the [ https://miactivitypass.org/transportation/ | MAP Transportation Services ] was extended into October. If you are in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb Counties, please let your patrons know that they still have time to take advantage of this service. DJ Bond Communications and Member Engagement Manager The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond(a)tln.org TLN.org (he/him)

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