Library of Michigan

Continuing Education Events for Library Staff

• SRLC Presents: Binding Glue: Trauma, Resilience, and the Small Town Library-Patrick Lloyd

  July 14, 2020 2:00pm-3:30pm
  We know that libraries can change lives. In smaller communities, libraries can also save lives. This session will highlight the difficulties facing many patrons, how the public library serves to protect them, and ways our institutions can strengthen the resiliency of individuals and communities.

• The Connected Library: Vetting and Partnering with Social Service Providers-Patrick Lloyd

  July 21, 2020 2:00pm-3:30pm
  It is important that we connect and build relationships with local professionals focused on mental health, basic needs, and other social challenges of our communities. This session will explore why it is imperative that libraries connect with social service providers in their communities, how to cultivate these connections, and tips to make sure the agencies you work with are effective, ethical partners.

• CARES Act Grant Administration Webinar

  July 23, 2020 2:00pm-3:00pm
  We will review the requirements for the CARES Act grant from the Library of Michigan. This will include how to get reimbursements, how to request revisions, and how and what to do for your final report.