Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to
        michlib-l@liblists.org

To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or
body 'help' to
        michlib-l-request@liblists.org

You can reach the person managing the list at
        michlib-l-owner@liblists.org

When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..."

Today's Topics:

   1. Awesome Mitten Is Awesome For MAP!!! (Jim Flury)
   2. Mobile Hot Spots (Bob Barringer)
   3. Director Opening (Hook, Mary)
   4. LibraryOne Digital, Inc. Formerly B&T TS360 and Boundless (Axis360)
      (Jim Flury)
   5. Closing SUNDAY: Bell Road Branch Manager search - Newburgh Chandler Public library (IN)
      (Beth Barker)
   6. Permanent Story Walks (Laura Orlowski)
   7. Re: Permanent Story Walks (BPL Director)


----------------------------------------------------------------------

Message: 1
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:28:28 -0800 (PST)
From: Jim Flury <jflury@tln.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Awesome Mitten Is Awesome For MAP!!!
To: all-tln <all-tln@lists.tln.org>, partnerscda
        <partnerscda@lists.tln.org>,   michlib-l@liblists.org
Message-ID: <1299906146.719536.1771244908493.JavaMail.zimbra@tln.org>
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
        boundary="=_dcd54cb5-a2fd-45d2-93af-6f8b77e55765"

All,

Be sure to share this awesome Awesome Mitten Michigan Activity Pass article on your social media!

[ https://www.awesomemitten.com/michigan-activity-pass/ | https://www.awesomemitten.com/michigan-activity-pass/ ]

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
-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: not available
Type: text/html
Size: 731 bytes
Desc: not available

------------------------------

Message: 2
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:31 -0500
From: Bob Barringer <director@blissfieldlibrary.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Mobile Hot Spots
To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@liblists.org>
Message-ID: <19c67d35f2f.527b94e52909614.6176621941379470046@blissfiel
        dlibrary.org>
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
        boundary="----=_Part_10132584_373242092.1771268431663"

So, tell me about your experiences with mobile hot spots.



Costs, initial and on-going.  Vendors (with contact info).  Ups and downs.  Highs and lows.  



We're in a rural area with sometimes spotty internet coverage, so feedback from similar libraries is especially appreciated.  But we like to hear from civilization as well around these parts.



Thanks,

Bob


Bob Barringer, PhD

Director

The Schultz-Holmes District Library

407 S. Lane St.

Blissfield, MI 49228

517-486-2858

blissfieldlibrary.org

Facebook: @blisslibrary-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: not available
Type: text/html
Size: 1167 bytes
Desc: not available

------------------------------

Message: 3
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:43:08 -0500
From: "Hook, Mary" <mhook@manistiqueschools.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Director Opening
To: michlib-l@liblists.org
Message-ID:
        <CAK-hq=oF5NV9BfMb=N=Vs3C_qQJ7pujsVyE=ptmYzcfNbyz+UA@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="00000000000025060f064af63068"

I will be retiring as Library Director for the Manistique School & Public
Library on June 30, 2026.  Attached is the posting for my position.  We are
looking for candidates that would love to live in the beautiful Upper
Peninsula on the shores of Lake Michigan.  See the attached posting for
information.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mary Hook

--

Mary L. Hook

Director of Technology, Library and Media

Manistique Area Schools

(906)252-4300

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:  This e-mail message, including any attachment, is
for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential
and/or privileged information as defined by State and Federal laws.  If you
are not the intended recipient or an agent of the intended recipient, you
are hereby notified that you received this message in error and any review,
disclosure, copying, printing, distribution, dissemination, or the taking
of any action in reliance on the contents of the information contained
herein is strictly prohibited.  If you received this e-mail message in
error, please notify the sender by return e-mail, and immediately and
permanently delete the original from your computer and destroy all copies
of this communication.  Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE: This e-mail message, and any response to it may be archived
for later retrieval and is subject to retention, disclosure, and disposal
in accordance with Board Policy and State law.




--

Mary L. Hook

Director of Technology, Library and Media

Manistique Area Schools

(906)252-4300

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:  This e-mail message, including any attachment, is
for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential
and/or privileged information as defined by State and Federal laws.  If you
are not the intended recipient or an agent of the intended recipient, you
are hereby notified that you received this message in error and any review,
disclosure, copying, printing, distribution, dissemination, or the taking
of any action in reliance on the contents of the information contained
herein is strictly prohibited.  If you received this e-mail message in
error, please notify the sender by return e-mail, and immediately and
permanently delete the original from your computer and destroy all copies
of this communication.  Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE: This e-mail message, and any response to it may be archived
for later retrieval and is subject to retention, disclosure, and disposal
in accordance with Board Policy and State law.
-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: not available
Type: text/html
Size: 3611 bytes
Desc: not available
-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: Library Director, Feb 3 2026.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 493542 bytes
Desc: not available

------------------------------

Message: 4
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:05:54 -0800 (PST)
From: Jim Flury <jflury@tln.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] LibraryOne Digital, Inc.  Formerly B&T TS360 and
        Boundless (Axis360)
To: all-tln <all-tln@lists.tln.org>, partnerscda
        <partnerscda@lists.tln.org>,   michlib-l@liblists.org
Message-ID: <1588117706.767015.1771272354088.JavaMail.zimbra@tln.org>
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
        boundary="=_bd43dd00-9454-422c-a709-acd4ca0dba41"

All,

As you likely have, for some time we have been hearing rumbling and rumors that one or more of the digital components of the former Baker & Taylor was to be resurrected. That would now appear to be the case or at least, the intent with Charlotte, NC based (just like B&T was!) LibraryOne Digital, Inc.

[ https://ts360.baker-taylor.com/_layouts/CommerceServer/DefaultNonLogin.aspx?sss=s | https://ts360.baker-taylor.com/_layouts/CommerceServer/DefaultNonLogin.aspx?sss=s ]

[ https://www.libraryone.com/ | https://www.libraryone.com/ ]

>From the looks of it the idea is to use the former B&T TS360 product both as a paid subscription database for print collection development (but not ordering) as well as a marketplace for digital ordering for the Boundless (previously Axis360) now LibraryOne digital platform.

Under [ https://www.libraryone.com/publishers | https://www.libraryone.com/publishers ] is a tag that reads "Why Publishers Can Trust Us" Use the word publisher and library interchangeably there and I would like to know the answer to that question myself.

Call me skeptical.

We've also been hearing similar revival rumors about the former B&T cataloging utility BTCat, although the OCLC action instituted might have served to put the brakes on that [ https://www.wakeforestlawreview.com/2026/01/checked-out-the-fall-of-bt-in-the-library-metadata-wars/ | https://www.wakeforestlawreview.com/2026/01/checked-out-the-fall-of-bt-in-the-library-metadata-wars/ ]

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

-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: not available
Type: text/html
Size: 3307 bytes
Desc: not available

------------------------------

Message: 5
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:42:05 +0000
From: Beth Barker <bethbarker@BradburyMiller.com>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Closing SUNDAY: Bell Road Branch Manager search -
        Newburgh Chandler Public library (IN)
To: "NewburghChandlerPublicLibrary@bradburymiller.com"
        <NewburghChandlerPublicLibrary@bradburymiller.com>
Message-ID:  <BL1PR14MB50322C1A89A4DF4A429323E4B96CA@BL1PR14MB5032.nam
        prd14.prod.outlook.com>
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;    boundary="_000_BL1PR14MB50322C
        1A89A4DF4A429323E4B96CABL1PR14MB5032namp_"

Branch Building Manager - Newburgh Chandler Public Library (IN)

The Newburgh Chandler Public Library (IN)<https://www.ncplibraries.org/> is looking for a flexible, driven, and caring individual to serve as its next Bell Road Branch Manager. Serving nearly 42,000 residents from three locations across Ohio Township, the Newburgh Chandler Public Library enhances lives and empowers the community through access, knowledge, and connections. The Branch Manager ensures that patrons, staff, and community experience excellent care and services in a well-maintained facility. Reporting to the Library Director, the Branch Manager is an active participant of the Library's Administrative Team and oversees all activities at the Bell Road library facility, including the hiring, training, and evaluation of the circulation and maintenance staff serving at this location. Key initiatives include strengthening community connections through outreach initiatives, promoting library services to underserved populations, and expanding the local and digital resources in the library collection.

Newburgh is a thriving and growing suburb of Evansville, Indiana which is located right on the scenic Ohio River. The library also serves the residents of Chandler, just North of Newburgh. Ohio Township has a low cost of living both within the state and nationally. The community also offers great schools, a robust trail system for biking and walking, as well as two universities and two highly ranked hospitals in the surrounding area. Warrick County is one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana and is within a two-to-three-hour drive of many urban areas including St. Louis, Louisville, Indianapolis and Nashville.

Responsibilities: The Bell Road Branch Manager will assist patrons and staff with the library's resources; work with the Marketing Manager to promote the library; collect and report requested statistical data; maintain a cooperative and communicative relationship with other branches and administration; oversee the building's supply budget and meeting room usage; and communicate effectively with patrons, staff, and the community. Additional responsibilities are listed in the job description (linked at https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/).

Qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited university, experience supervising staff, and the ability obtain a level LC 3 (library certification 3) or higher per the Indiana State Library's guidelines is required. Management experience in a public library is preferred.

Compensation: The hiring salary range is $45,000 - $50,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Trista Smith, Library Director<mailto:tsmith@ncplibraries.org> (tsmith@ncplibraries.org). This position closes on February 23, 2026.


-
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=1114893116172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> for updates on available positions!

-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: not available
Type: text/html
Size: 7767 bytes
Desc: not available

------------------------------

Message: 6
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:27:22 -0500
From: Laura Orlowski <info@jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Permanent Story Walks
To: Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org>
Message-ID:
        <CAAQ6p_Z9wZpv4FZ=VKhY7M2i_DvCnWy+CPFKNRML9FWQdNOYgw@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
        boundary="0000000000007301a5064af79f25"

Hi everyone;

We are working with our city to install a permanent Story Walk in one of
our local parks.  If your library has been part of the installation of a
Story Walk, I would love to get your recommendations.

We are looking at the kind that are installed on posts with displays that
open to change stories.

1. What company did you use to purchase the Story Walk?
2. How many stations did you install?
3. How long was the walk that the Story Walk was installed at?
4. Any other recommendations, comments, etc. (The good, the bad, and the
ugly!)

Thanks for your help!
-Laura Orlowski, Library Director
Jonesville District Library
517-849-9701
info@jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org
-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: not available
Type: text/html
Size: 932 bytes
Desc: not available

------------------------------

Message: 7
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:51:20 -0500
From: BPL Director <director@bridgmanlibrary.com>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Re: Permanent Story Walks
To: Laura Orlowski <info@jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org>
Cc: Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org>
Message-ID: <A627C8C5-813A-4BA9-B09B-F1C9F335B4A1@bridgmanlibrary.com>
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
        boundary="Apple-Mail=_853C1BF8-D849-4902-A7D4-87C0A04C7CC1"

Hi everyone. We partner with Chikaming Open Lands (COL) for our yearly StoryWalk. I am including their website here for information from them: https://chikamingopenlands.org/storywalk

It is a community-wide project (as you can see on their website) and we do our part each year to provide a suggested title. This year we are using: Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox written by Danielle Daniel.

Take care,

Terri Hebert
BPL Director
director@bridgmanlibrary.com




> On Feb 16, 2026, at 4:27 PM, Laura Orlowski via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone;
>
> We are working with our city to install a permanent Story Walk in one of our local parks.  If your library has been part of the installation of a Story Walk, I would love to get your recommendations.
>
> We are looking at the kind that are installed on posts with displays that open to change stories.
>
> 1. What company did you use to purchase the Story Walk?
> 2. How many stations did you install?
> 3. How long was the walk that the Story Walk was installed at?
> 4. Any other recommendations, comments, etc. (The good, the bad, and the ugly!)
>
> Thanks for your help!
> -Laura Orlowski, Library Director
> Jonesville District Library
> 517-849-9701
> info@jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org <mailto:info@jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org>_______________________________________________
> Michlib-l mailing list -- michlib-l@liblists.org
> To unsubscribe send an email to michlib-l-leave@liblists.org

-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: not available
Type: text/html
Size: 4969 bytes
Desc: not available
-------------- next part --------------
A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ...
Name: BPL_email signature_Final(1).png
Type: image/png
Size: 47241 bytes
Desc: not available

------------------------------

Subject: Digest Footer

_______________________________________________
Michlib-l mailing list -- michlib-l@liblists.org
To unsubscribe send an email to michlib-l-leave@liblists.org


------------------------------

End of Michlib-l Digest, Vol 136, Issue 12
******************************************