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Continuing Education Events for Library Staff

  • Collaborate with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience

    April 29, 2021 10:00am-12:00pm
    Professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can use these trade secrets for building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. We do ask that you attend live.

  • What Makes a Good Policy?

    April 30, 2021 10:00am-11:30am
    Libraries can't function without policies, and they can't function well without carefully thought out legal policies. This session will review the components of a legal policy and discuss the roles of directors staff and board in the formulation and implementation of policies.

  • LSTA Public Library Services Grant Administration Webinar

    May 6, 2021 2:00pm-3:00pm
    We will review the necessary activities to complete a Public Library Services grant from the Library of Michigan. This will include how to be reimbursed, how to request revisions, and how and what to do for your final report.

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    702 W. Kalamazoo St.
    Lansing, MI 48915

    Tel: 517-335-1477
    Email: librarian@michigan.gov

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