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Supporting Michigan Libraries - 5/19/2025

Library Science Professional Development Collection from MeL

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Keeping up with professional reading while completing regular day-to-day library tasks can be daunting. Fortunately, gaining access to valuable eBook content that supports vital library work is easy with the Gale eBooks Library Science Collection [ [link removed] ] from the Michigan eLibrary [ [link removed] ] (MeL).

*Programming and Services *

Aside from the collection, communities often prize libraries for their programming and services. Understanding what your community needs is an important first step. "Ask, Listen, Empower: Grounding Your Library Work in Community Engagement" [ [link removed] ] includes a chapter that discusses planning programs and services “by and with, rather than for or at, your community.” Additional eBooks focused on programming include:

"Beyond Reality: Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality in the Library" [ [link removed] ]

"Serving Patrons with Disabilities: Perspectives and Insights from People with Disabilities" [ [link removed] ]

"75 Projects for Young Explorers" [ [link removed] ]

"Incubating Creativity at Your Library: A Sourcebook for Connecting with Communities" [ [link removed] ]

"Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens" [ [link removed] ]

"Book Club Reboot: 71 Creative Twists" [ [link removed] ]

*Funding and Infrastructure *

Becoming an expert in funding a library building, as well as its staff, collection, and services can be challenging. "Before the Ballot: Building Political Support for Library Funding" [ [link removed] ] can help with messaging, building relationships, and creating a winnable campaign to ensure stable funding. Many communities are also looking to expand or build a new facility. Having visited nearly 100 Michigan public libraries, I have seen amazing designs that are focused on how a variety of patrons can enjoy each unique space. "Constructing Library Buildings That Work" [ [link removed] ] and "100+ Ideas to Inspire Smart Spaces and Creative Places" [ [link removed] ] can help library staff and board members think about the spaces and features their community will most value and use. To be sure that a library can weather any storm, "Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Library’s Future in an Uncertain World" [ [link removed] ] has tools including strategies, worksheets, discussion questions, and checklists to help libraries become more resilient.

*Behind the Scenes *

Creating a library culture that functions well pays dividends for the community. "The Dysfunctional Library: Challenges and Solutions to Workplace Relationships" [ [link removed] ] and "Cultivating Civility: Practical Ways to Improve a Dysfunctional Library" [ [link removed] ] provide ideas for improving communication, leadership, conflict management, and collaboration. "Libraries that Learn: Keys to Managing Organizational Knowledge" [ [link removed] ] provides case studies that demonstrate how various libraries oversee the information that keeps them running smoothly.

Many of the titles in the Gale eBooks Library Science Collection [ [link removed] ] are practical and provide excellent advice on a number of topics. It’s also nice to read positive affirmations. "Libraryland: It’s All About the Story" [ [link removed] ] includes personal narratives that will encourage everyone to make a difference in their community. This special collection of 66 eBooks that support the work of library staff is available 24/7 through MeL [ [link removed] ]—we hope you find them useful. 

*If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact **[email protected]* <[email protected]>* for help.*



Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team

Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. 

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MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. 

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.

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