Hello Michigan Libraries!

If you’re looking for free, high-quality continuing education webinars on a wide range of professional topics, check out People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars available from Library of Michigan every Wednesday at 2 pm. PCI webinars are available to the Michigan library community live via the Zoom platform and asynchronously via recordings made available in our Niche Academy about a week later. You can register for these webinars from the Library of Michigan Continuing Education calendar. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link to attend.

Making Storytime More Accessible to Children with Disabilities with Renee Grassi - January 7

Techniques for Uncomfortable Conversations with Dr. Stevie Munz - January 14
Identifying AI Generated Books in Your Library with Althea Christensen – January 21
Get Things Done: Set Yourself Up for Success with Laura Greco – January 28

LM Continuing Education

To find the full calendar of training and continuing education opportunities supported and offered by the Library of Michigan visit the Continuing Education site at Michigan.gov/LibraryCE. Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy can all be found there.

CE Stipend for Michigan Library Staff

Are you or your staff looking to develop your skills with professional development opportunities either in or out of state? The Library Continuing Education Stipend program can support travel and registration costs by providing financial support for library staff continuing education. The Library of Michigan is now accepting applications for stipends for fiscal year 2026 (10/01/2025 to 9/30/2026) events and classes.

Questions about LM Training? Contact me at VernolaA@michigan.gov.

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

Thank you!

Andrea Vernola

Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development

Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909

vernolaA@michigan.gov | 517-335-0123

https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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