Library of Michigan

Continuing Education Events for Library Staff

• May 18 Engaging Equity Endeavors - Serving Bipoc Communities from the Lobby to the Boardroom

  May 18, 2021 12:00pm-1:30pm
  This webinar is ideal for library directors, staff, trustees, and anyone who works in a library setting. We will explore the relevant equity factors and implications specifically relating to meeting the library customer service needs of the BIPOC community.

• May 25 Bringing "Talk: Text and Learn for Kindergarten" to Your Library

  May 25, 2021 2:00pm-3:00pm
  "TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten" is an early literacy text messaging service that allows libraries across Michigan to text families with activities to do with children 5 and under to prepare them for school and beyond. Libraries will also be able to use the program to promote events and collections to families with young children and get tips for building community partnerships for early literacy.

• May 28 Taking the Oh No! Out of the OMA

  May 28, 2021 10:00am-11:30am
  The Open Meetings Act is one of the laws that most impacts public library trustees. However, its nuances can make it difficult for a trustee to ensure compliance. This session will review the OMA through the perspective of a library board.