LM is purchasing a range of subjects related to Library Science and here are some highlights of recent purchases. Please see below for some recent titles purchased and how to use the titles. Let us know what else we can purchase!

• Small public library management by Cindy Fesemyer and Christina Jones. ALA Editions, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• Planning library spaces : a practical guide for library building projects by Lauren Stara. Bloombury Academic, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• Creating healthy library workplaces : five factors that improve employee engagement and satisfaction by Jason Martin, editor. Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• National school library standards for learners, school librarians, and school libraries by American Association of School Librarians. ALA Editions, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• Leveraging AI in school libraries : from basics to best practices by Delandrus Lenet Ieashea Seales. ALA Editions, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• Digital literacy in public libraries by Jenna Kammer and Lauren Hays. ALA Editions, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• Empowering library staff and customers : building a culture of teamwork and trust by Christine D. Feldmann and Catherine E. Hollerbach. Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• Library staff development handbook : supporting your most important resource by Mary Grace Flaherty. Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• The librarian's grants handbook : understanding the grant process from start to finish by Abigail Mann, Mary Piorun & Tony Nguyen. Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2026. – LM Print Collection
• Leading in libraries : perspectives from lived experiences edited by Maha Kumaran and Beth McNeil. ALA Editions, 2026. – LM Print Collection

LM’s Library Science content can be found in three places:

1. LM’s Print Catalog
1. Search the LM Catalog at www.answercat.org and use “Library Science Collection” as one of the search terms in the Advanced Search – Notes field and you will pull only the library science collection titles.
2. MeLCat – Search for LM titles you have identified and order them OR you can contact the LM circulation desk for an Interloan request as well.
2. Gale eBooks on MeL! – Anyone can use the Gale eBooks collection on MeL.
1. Go to MeL.org, select eResources then the eResources by letter G. Under G you’ll see Gale eBooks with subjects linked on the left nav bar.
3. LM’s eBook Central Collection - If you have an LM library card, you can use our ProQuest eBook Central collection. You can request a card at Michigan.gov/librarycard.
1. Go directly to eBook Central collection at the Michigan.gov/LMdatabases page or search in ANSWER as the ProQuest titles show there as well.

The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Have a title you’d like us to purchase? Let me know!

Karren Reish

Library Grants Coordinator

Library of Michigan

517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta

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