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Hillsdale Community Library Job Opening
by LeAnn Beckwith 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

Hillsdale Community Library Job Opening Library Clerk General Description: The Clerk performs various duties as assigned in the day-to-day operation of the library. The primary responsibility of the Library Clerk is to work at the circulation desk, assist patrons and to manage interlibrary loan services. The Clerk reports to, and is evaluated by, the Library Director. Examples of Duties: § Check books, magazines and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk § Collect fines using an automated circulation system § Assist patrons with questions about public access computers or computer functions § Answer telephone and provide routine information to patrons § Operate a variety of standard office and library machines § Notify patrons about reserve and overdue materials § Provide basic reference service or, if unable to do so, refer matter to librarian § Perform routine book maintenance and processing § Assist librarian with collection development § Help oversee library pages and or volunteers § Attend staff meetings § Perform other related duties as required Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: § High school diploma required, some college preferred § Position requires a service oriented individual who is able to interact with a diverse population, establish good rapport with library users, and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees § Some knowledge of library clerical procedures and practices § Firm grasp of the English language § Must understand and follow written and oral instructions § Must be extremely organized and pay close attention to detail § Ability to master automated circulation system and library procedures § Some basic accounting abilities § Ability to remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high-pressure situations This is a 24-29 hour per week position with evening and/or Saturday work. Base wage $8.50 per hour - dependent upon experience Email and attach cover letter, resume, and three references to lbeckwith(a)hillsdale-library.org. LeAnn R. Beckwith Hillsdale Community Library Director 517-437-6472 [cid:image001.png@01D1E41B.4F773F40]

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FW: Last day to register! MIX 2016
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

From: Veronica E. Bielat Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 12:03 PM To: Acad-Ref (acad-ref(a)lanai.mlcnet.org<mailto:acad-ref@lanai.mlcnet.org>) Subject: Last day to register! MIX 2016 [cid:image001.png@01D1E412.F9D20550]Last day to register! Thinking about attending MIX--the Michigan Instruction Exchange? Today is the last day to register! Wayne State University Library System, Macomb Community College and MAME have worked together to put together an exciting panel of speakers and lineup of presentations and lightning talks. We even have a student panel who will talk about their information literacy challenges and the high school-college transition. Registration is only $25. You must pre-register to attend this conference. http://guides.lib.wayne.edu/c.php?g=460645&p=3547141 We hope to see you there! Veronica Bielat, Librarian III Instruction Services Coordinator<http://library.wayne.edu/services/instruction/> Liaison Librarian to the College of Education<http://guides.lib.wayne.edu/education> and Department of Anthropology<http://guides.lib.wayne.edu/anthropology> Wayne State University Library System<http://library.wayne.edu/> 313-577-4217 Skype: vbielat Remember, you can always Ask-A-Librarian<http://library.wayne.edu/help>

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TADL Job Opening: Library Assistant 1
by Hannah Davis 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

*Job Opening* *Internal Posting* *Library Assistant – Woodmere Youth Services * *Part-time, 20 hrs. per week* We are seeking an energetic, team-oriented person with experience working with children to fill a Library Assistant position in the Youth Services Department at Woodmere. This person will work under general supervision to support the youth services function by performing both para-professional and routine library work including the planning and carrying out of weekly storytimes, class visits and other children’s programming. This employee may be transferred to another location at any time to meet the needs of the library system. Please see the attached job description for full details. Evening and weekend hours are required. *Wage Range*: $15.56 - $20.51 annual wage steps according to current union contract (2015 wages) *Posting date*: Friday, July 22, 2016 *Deadline for applications*: Friday, August 5, 2016 If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a TADL application form along with a cover letter to: Hannah Davis, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686. For questions, please call 932-8549 or email hdavis(a)tadl.org. *Traverse Area District Library* *Job Description* *Job Title*: Library Assistant I *Department*: Varies *Reports to*: Department Coordinator or Designee *Effective date*: December 8, 2014 SUMMARY To perform para-professional library work involving a variety of clerical and other library activities and operations; to assist the public; to plan and implement programming; and to perform related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Work is performed under the general supervision of the Department Coordinator or designated employee of higher authority. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES An employee in this position will be required to assist in the operation of the library by performing any or all of the following essential duties and others as assigned. - Assist patrons in locating information in various formats; - Provide general instruction to library patrons on library use; - Be responsible for displays, brochures, bookmarks and book columns; - Prepare bibliographies as required; - Assist with general library reference and readers’ advisory services; - Speak to groups, e.g. storytelling, etc.; - Assist with various library programming as required; and - Perform related library and clerical work as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Considerable knowledge of library procedures, policies, practices and methods; REQUIRED: Ability to work effectively with general public and other employees; REQUIRED: Skill in the use of computers; REQUIRED: Ability to communicate effectively; REQUIRED: Willingness and availability to work weekends and evenings with flexibility to fill in for unexpected staff shortages as needed; REQUIRED: Willingness and ability to work at other library locations as required. EDUCATION *REQUIRED:* Bachelor’s degree. *PREFERRED*: MLIS or some coursework in Library or Information Science. *EXPERIENCE* *REQUIRED:* Two years of work in a library setting. *PREFERRED:* Michigan Professional Library Certification. *PREFERRED:* Public speaking/storytelling experience. Although reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, visual and communication ability is required. -- Hannah Davis Business Manager Traverse Area District Library hdavis(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549

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MeL Minute - MeL Business redesign
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Hi all, It's been months in the works and on July 18, the redesigned MeL Business<http://business.mel.org/> went live. Start. Grow. Support. Succeed. is the new tagline for the site that includes videos, core resources, a How To section, links to business support organizations, and social media. We think you're going to appreciate the streamlined design and focused content and welcome your feedback. We want to acknowledge our partners in this effort - librarians, support organizations, and entrepreneurs whose expertise, commitment, and enthusiasm are reflected in the redesign. Look for them in the featured videos: Steve Assarian, GRPL; Terrence O'Neill, MSU; Jessica Goodrich, CADL; Trevor Winn, GDL; Nicolette Sosulski, Portage DL; Tom Donaldson, Michigan SBDC; Bonnie Fahoome, Tech Town Detroit; Ken Root, SBA of Michigan; Sam Sedlecky, Pure Michigan Business Connect; Monte Janssen, Youz Guys Sausage; Tom Burnosky, History Spots/Story of Where; Loretta Dubray, Global Clinical Connections; Mary Muir, Core Connections; Liz Breed, Addis Enterprises; Michelle LeFeve, Courtland Consulting; and, Good Fruit Video. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image001.png@01D1A46B.DA1302F0]Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/

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Maternity Leave
by Brian Johnston 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Hello Everyone, If your library has a policy on maternity leave for staff, could you please share it? Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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New & Advanced Director Workshops!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Greetings! This year's New & Advanced Director's workshops will be held on September 15 & 16 at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing, MI. First-time library directors and library directors new to Michigan are required to attend one or both of these workshop. All new directors are required to attend the New Director Workshop on September 15 within 12 months of appointment. New directors of class 4 through class 6 libraries are required to attend the Advanced Director Workshop within 24 months of appointment. This year's Advanced Director workshop will be held on September 16. To register for these workshops, please visit: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]

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VOTE411.org
by Tera Moon 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Hello Michigan Librarians - Every voter in Michigan, no matter where they live, can use www.VOTE411.org<http://www.VOTE411.org> to find information about the candidates in the August 2nd Primary in their Congressional District race and their State Representative District race. Users only need to put in the address where they are registered to vote. Also, Local Leagues in the following counties have posted county and local races on VOTE411.org for the Primary: Allegan, Alpena, Berrien, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Grand Traverse, Ingham, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Macomb, Manistee, Midland, Oakland, Ottawa, Wayne, and Washtenaw. Thank you for helping voters get their hands on this information. On behalf of the League of Women Voters of Michigan, Tera Moon Assistant Director Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Rd. Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 x112 moontera(a)btpl.org<mailto:moontera@btpl.org>

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Residency policy
by Andrea 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Hello, all. Do any of you have policies requiring staff to be residents of the library's city/county/district? If so, would you be willing to share your policy? Has anyone looked into this and decided not to pursue it? Thank you, Andrea Cosier Manistee County Library

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Library Position Posting Request
by Margaret Wilson 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Hello, Please post this position on your listserv and/or your website. Thank you for your assistance in getting the word out! Library Media Specialist: St. Francis High School in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a candidate with a degree in Library Science with media/technology emphasis or equivalent. Valid Michigan Teaching or Library/Media Specialist Certification. Knowledge of iPad curriculum integration and management preferred. Please submit resume, letter of intent to Eric Mulvany at emulvany(a)gtacs.org<mailto:emulvany@gtacs.org> Margaret Wilson, Librarian Immaculate Conception Elementary School (231) 947-1252 ________________________________ From: Margaret Wilson Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:49 AM To: Mike Buell; Erick Chittle; Eric Mulvany Subject: Re: Ideas for Library Position Listing Here is a second place to post the high school library position. The Michigan Association for Media in Education has a job posting section on their website: http://www.mimame.org/job-postings.html. I would be happy to help facilitate this. Just let me know if you would like my help. Job Postings - MAME<http://www.mimame.org/job-postings.html> www.mimame.org Library Media Center Postings Dearborn Public Schools - Media Specialist . Application procedures and position information are available here. Posting open until filled. Margaret Wilson, Librarian Immaculate Conception Elementary School (231) 947-1252 ________________________________ From: Margaret Wilson Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:16:31 PM To: Mike Buell; Erick Chittle Subject: Ideas for Library Position Listing Mike, Here is one of the places where the library position listing could appear - The weekly Library of Michigan Bulletin (see below). If you scroll half way to the bottom, you will even see a listing for a high school position in Lansing. I will send other ideas in another email. Margaret Wilson, Librarian Immaculate Conception Elementary School (231) 947-1252 ________________________________ From: Library of Michigan <library(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 4:41 PM To: Margaret Wilson Subject: Library of Michigan Weekly Digest Bulletin [Library of Michigan Banner Image] MeL Minute - NoveList K-8 Plus 07/11/2016 [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] MeL Minute - NoveList K-8 Plus [Eunice Borrelli] Hi all, Have you discovered the new linkage in MeL Database NoveList K-8 Plus<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…>? The MeL team worked with the tech support staff at EBSCO to connect NoveList K-8 Plus titles to the actual eBook in MeL's eBook collections available from EBSCO, eBook Collection<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> and eBook K-8 Collection<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…>. If there is an eBook available after you do a search in NoveList K-8 Plus, you will see 2 links in the record: "Check the MeLCat Catalog" (for the actual print book) and an additional link: "Access this eBook via EBSCOHost eBooks" for that title. Click on that link and it will take you to the eBook corresponding to the NoveList K-8 Plus entry. We think you’ll find this additional feature very useful. NoveList K-8 Plus<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> is a great resource to use to create summer reading lists, classroom reading lists and individual patron reading lists! Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week’s MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996 2016 Curriculum and Technology Leaders Collaborative Summit 07/13/2016 [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] 2016 Curriculum and Technology Leaders Collaborative Summit [Karren Reish] Kent ISD is hosting the 2016 Curriculum and Technology Leaders Collaborative Summit in collaboration with the Department of Education this summer It will be August 12th at Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Drive, Waterford, MI. One of the breakout sessions will feature the 2016 Model School Library 21st Century School - Carpenter Elementary School from Lake Orion Community Schools. Agenda 9:00 – 9:20 MDE Top 10 in 10 Kickoff - Norma Jean Sass, Michigan Department of Education, Chief Deputy Superintendent 9:20 – 10:10 Transformation to Support Student Learning - Dave Richards, Fraser Schools, Superintendent 10:20 – 11:20 Building System Capacity for Student Success - Dave Richards, Fraser Schools, Superintendent & Carrie Wozniak, Fraser Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction 11:20 – 12:10 Lunch (Sponsored by Illuminate Education) 12:10 – 1:10 Breakout Sessions - Breakout sessions will focus on specific strategies from Goal 2 of MDE’s Top 10 in 10 and how districts can implement these strategies. 1:20 – 2:20 Breakout Sessions - Breakout sessions will focus on specific strategies from Goal 2 of MDE’s Top 10 in 10 and how districts can implement these strategies. 2:20 – 3:00 Summit Reflection & Wrap Up. Registration is at: https://kisdedtech.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/2016-curriculum-and-technology-… MIX: Michigan Instruction Exchange 2016 07/14/2016 [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] MIX: Michigan Instruction Exchange 2016 [Karren Reish] FYI on the upcoming Michigan Instruction Exchange on August 5th. ___________________________ Wayne State University Library System, Macomb Community College Librarians and MAME (Michigan Association for Media in Education) partner to host the 3rd Biennial MIX Conference (Michigan Instruction Exchange). We invite our fellow librarians from across the state to join us in this continuing conversation about student engagement and library instruction. Registration is $25.00 and SCECHS are available. When: Friday, August 5, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> Where: Macomb Community College Professional Development Center - Macomb University Center (MCC Center Campus) 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038-1139 - View Map<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> Registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mix-2016-michigan-instruction-exchange-tickets… Job Posting: Library Media Specialist Lansing Eastern High School (grades 7th - 12th) 07/15/2016 Passing this job posting along, please find the full description attached. "Eastern has approximately a 1600 student body, great kids, wonderful peer teachers and very supportive administration. We also hired this year a full-time library specialized media tech who assists with books, computers, circulation tasks, etc. This is an incredible opportunity for the right person, who needs to have both teaching certification and MLIS. " Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> * #6793 Library Media Specialist Eastern 072016.doc.pdf<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> MIX: Michigan Instruction Exchange 2016 - Update 07/15/2016 [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] MIX: Michigan Instruction Exchange 2016 - Update [Karren Reish] FYI on the upcoming Michigan Instruction Exchange on August 5th. The main site for the event is http://guides.lib.wayne.edu/mix2016<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> ___________________________ Wayne State University Library System, Macomb Community College Librarians and MAME (Michigan Association for Media in Education) partner to host the 3rd Biennial MIX Conference (Michigan Instruction Exchange). We invite our fellow librarians from across the state to join us in this continuing conversation about student engagement and library instruction. Registration is $25.00 and SCECHS are available. When: Friday, August 5, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> Where: Macomb Community College Professional Development Center - Macomb University Center (MCC Center Campus) 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038-1139 - View Map<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> Registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mix-2016-michigan-instruction-exchange-tickets…<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…> Update: Every Child Ready to Read webinars 07/15/2016 [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] Click to edit this heading. [Cathy Lancaster] Yesterday we held the Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) webinar with Sue McCleaf Nespeca on Storytimes for Babies. We wanted to share that recording with you all here: http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p77jh805esf/<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…>. Be sure to sign-up for Monday, August 22nd, where we will cover storytime tips for 2 & 3 year olds, and for Thursday, November 10th, for storytime tips for 4 & 5 year olds. The webinars will introduce you to ways to implement Every Child Ready to Read skills in storytime, both will be held at 2pm. You can sign up for the FREE webinars at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Im13aWxzb25AZ3RhY3Mub3Jn…>. The webinars will be recorded for registered participants. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster ________________________________ [Library of Michigan Logo] Questions? Contact Us<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-69547_76100---,00.ht…> STAY CONNECTED: [Visit us on Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Library-of-Michigan/54064216770> [Sign up for email updates] <http://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<http://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscribers/new?preferences=tr…> | Unsubscribe All<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/one_click_unsubscr…> | Help<https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/> ________________________________ This email was sent to mwilson(a)gtacs.org using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Michigan · 702 W. Kalamazoo St · P.O. Box 30007 · Lansing, MI 48909-7507 · 1-877-479-0021

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The Shallows Twitter chat today at 2pm Eastern - Libraries Read: 1 Book
by David Votta 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Today we will discuss The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains, the selected title for our 2016 "Libraries Read: 1 Book." Here is a preview of what we'll be talking about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKaWJ72x1rI "Is Google making us stupid?" Nicholas Carr asked, in a celebrated Atlantic Monthly cover story. Carr delves further into the question in his book The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains. Read more >><https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/training-eventseventslibrariesr…> https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/training-eventseventslibrariesr… Visit the MCLS web page for more information about participating in our Twitter chats. https://portal.mcls.org/training-events/events/third-thursday-twitter-chats… David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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