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Call for chapter proposals: Conspiracies and Visual Culture
by Katie Greer 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hi all, My colleague and I have issued a call for chapters for an upcoming edited volume: *Conspiracies and Visual Culture. *Details are in the link below. Please share with anyone who you think might be interested! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HYOS-qoTF2573_tCjW9YjJAHPvZcr1u6TFztLHk… -- Katie Greer Professor, Kresge Library PhD Candidate, Oakland University School of Educational and Human Services Vice President, International Visual Literacy Association (ivla.org) Oakland University 100 Library Dr. Rochester, MI 48309 she / her Google Scholar Profile <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NiJtDi0AAAAJ&hl=en> Check out my books! *Dismantling Conspiracy Theories: Metaliteracy and Other Strategies for an Information-Disordered World <https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/dismantling-conspiracy-theories-9798216331728/>* *Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries and Information Spaces <https://alastore.ala.org/content/unframing-visual-visual-literacy-pedagogy-…>*

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Looking for local LGBTQIA+ Authors
by Christina LeVey-Rowland 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello all, I know this is short notice, but if anyone happens to have any contact information for local LGBTQIA+ authors. We are in West Michigan, so that would be ideal for their travel. We were planning to host a Pride author fair on June 2 (hence the short notice), but the person who was coordinating the authors fell through. I was able to get one author myself, but if I can't get some others then we will have to cancel and that would be a HUGE bummer. If anyone can offer any recommendations and websites/contact info, I would really appreciate it. Thank you, *Christina LeVey-Rowland* Outreach Programming Librarian *231-722-8000 Ext. 8002* | hackleylibrary.org 316 W Webster Ave | Muskegon, MI 49440

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NYT Bestselling Author Jean Kwok Presenting in Bay City Tonight!
by kfreeman＠baycountylibrary.org 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hi all, Just wanted to share an opportunity to hear from Jean Kwok tonight (May 12th) at 7:00 pm in Bay City! This event is completely free and open to the public, generously provided by our Friends of the Bay County Library System. Jean Kwok is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling author of The Leftover Woman, Searching for Sylvie Lee, Girl in Translation and Mambo in Chinatown. Her books have been chosen by Read with Jenna, CBS New York, Book of the Month, LibraryReads, Indie Next, Goodreads Choice Awards, Belletrist, Discover Great New Writers, and as a Good Morning America Buzz Pick. Most of her work is in development for film and television. She has been chosen for numerous honors including the American Library Association Alex Award, the Chinese American Librarians Association Best Book Award, an Orange New Writers title and the Sunday Times Short Story Award international shortlist. She was one of twelve contemporary authors asked by the Agatha Christie estate to write an original, authorized Miss Marple story for Marple: Twelve New Mysteries. Jean immigrated from Hong Kong to Brooklyn when she was five and worked in a Chinatown clothing factory for much of her childhood while living in an unheated, roach-infested apartment. In between her undergraduate degree at Harvard and MFA in fiction at Columbia, she worked for three years as a professional ballroom dancer. Jean is trilingual, fluent in Dutch, Chinese and English, and studied Latin for seven years. She has appeared on The Today Show and Good Morning America, and spoken at many schools and venues including Harvard University, Columbia University, Talks at Google and the Tucson Festival of Books. A television documentary was filmed about Jean and her work. She reviews for the New York Times Book Review and has served as fiction judge for International Thriller Writers, Tucson Festival of Books, Ragdale, and San Miguel Writers Conference. Her work has been published in more than twenty countries and is taught in schools across the world. After living in the Netherlands for many years, she now lives in the New York area. The evening will feature a captivating author talk where Jean will share insights on her life, career, and creative process. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session and have their books signed. Copies of Jean's books will also be available for purchase at the event. https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/evening-jean-kwok-111809

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extra copy of book available
by Elias, Anne - Staff 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello all, We have an extra copy of the book "The Lives of Spiders" available. Please email me at anneelias(a)delta.edu I can send it through RIDES - please email me directly and provide your RIDES code. The lives of spiders : a natural history of the world's spiders<https://delta-vlc.na5.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=542685> Publication date: 2024 Author: Nelson, Ximena Check availability and additional information in Valley Library Consortium<http://delta-vlc.na5.iiivega.com/> Anne W. Elias MLIS,MS-GIS (she/her/hers) Government Documents/Reference Librarian Delta College Library<https://library.delta.edu/> | A118 Delta College | 1961 Delta Road | University Center, MI 48710 (p) 989.686.9874|(e) : anneelias(a)delta.edu<mailto:anneelias@delta.edu>

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Still time to register: next MCLS Virtual Dialogue is Thursday!
by Jan Davidson 12 May '26

12 May '26

There's still time! Midwest Collaborative for Library Services will host our next Virtual Dialogue in two days: Thursday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). We will discuss addressing "the elephant in the room" and how to constructively approach difficult topics in the workplace. These Dialogues are designed to provide those in the library industry opportunities to connect around topics that impact the way we work. They are not workshops or webinars, but rather a way to engage with others in the profession through facilitated dialogue. Please have your microphone enabled and camera on to participate. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/czI8HBHPQ6GWApA25MvdJw today! If you have any questions, please reach out to engagement(a)mcls.org. We look forward to connecting with you! Jan Davidson (she/her) Library Consultant davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> 517-481-2003 [cid:9d8407eb-979f-4837-9cec-079fde693333] 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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Detroit Public Library: Librarian II- Children/Youth Services Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello! Are you passionate about being a Children's Librarian? The Detroit Public Library is for you! This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Librarian II- Adult Services Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello! The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Librarian II- Adult Services position. This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Traverse City MI Cooking Class / Equipment List
by youth＠whitecloudlibrary.org 11 May '26

11 May '26

Afternoon Cathy: Hope you are enjoying the sun today! I was an attendee for the Gather 'Round the Table with Teens: A Food Literacy Workshop held in Traverse City, MI. I thought Rebecca was doing to send out an equipment list. I either I totally missed it or deleted it if it was sent. I am crossing my fingers you will be able to assist. We are having 4 classes during our summer reading program and are excited to order our items. Appreciate any assistance, you may offer. Thanks,

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GoLM - GoLMCon 2026 Registration Open + Travel Stipends Available!
by Matt Grayvin 11 May '26

11 May '26

Library makers, registration is open! GoLMCon 2026 is happening! The Guild of Library Makers is hosting its second annual conference at Southfield Public Library on Friday, September 18th, 9am to 4pm (doors open at 8am). This is a free, open event for anyone in library work who's curious about makerspaces. Whether you're just starting to wonder if one might fit your library, or you're already running one and have questions, all library staff are welcome. New this year: Travel Stipends Thanks to support from the Library of Michigan, we're offering $50 travel stipends to the first 20 qualifying attendees who apply. To qualify, you must: - Be a current employee of a Michigan library - Be driving more than 50 miles from your home to Southfield Public Library - Not be receiving mileage reimbursement from your library for this trip A map showing the 50-mile driving radius from Southfield Public Library is attached. Applying for a stipend is separate from registration. If you are interested and think you qualify, email us at guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com with the following: - The address you are traveling from - Confirmation that you are a current employee of a Michigan library and the name of your library - Confirmation that you are not receiving travel reimbursement from your library for this trip Stipends are first-come, first-served. More details about the GoLMCon schedule are coming soon. Keep an eye out on michlib-l or visit us at guildoflibrarymakers.com for updates. Conference info: bit.ly/GOLMCON2026INFO Register: bit.ly/GOLMCON26REG We can't wait to see you there! Matt Grayvin Executive Director, Guild of Library Makers

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Auto Repair Source - Access Issue
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 11 May '26

11 May '26

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