Greetings!

Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars uses the GoToMeeting platform.

• The First Amendment in the Public Library: More than Book Bans with Clare Membiela

May 31 at 2PM ET

• Reading into the Past with Census Records with Maggie Rose

June 1 at 2PM ET

• How to More Effectively Write to Your Customers with Philip Vassallo

June 8 at 2PM ET

• “Do Your Research” with Kira Smith

June 15 at 2PM ET

• Improving Your Posture at Work for a Healthier You! with Laura Greco

June 22 at 2PM ET

• Classic Picture Books are Boring and What You Should Read in Storytime Instead

June 29 at 2PM ET

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.

To find the full array 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.

Thank you,

Becky Wartella

Department of Education

Library of Michigan

702 W. Kalamazoo St.

Lansing, MI 48909