The second Library 2.020 mini-conference: "Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 3pm to 6pm Eastern. This mini-conference will focus on innovation and innovative thinking in rural, independent, tribal, and other small libraries--as well as the many unique challenges that they face. A diverse array of keynote panelists and curated presenters will cover topics that will likely include: * Innovations to provide Internet access and training to rural patrons; * New ways that small libraries can offer services that the big urban libraries offer; * Taking community partnerships to the next level; * How workers from small and rural libraries can easily connect with each other to get ideas and keep innovating; * Novel ways to fund special programs; * Unique "Internet of Things" offers that are tailored to specific communities; * Safety, security, and ways to deal with emergencies when the sheriff's department is far away. This event is being organized in partnership with Jim Lynch from TechSoup for Libraries<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techsoupforlibraries.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995904589&sdata=755KEQJs%2B6L%2F3yMf%2BwtdFbDqRmFH%2Bu1DF0Zp60CR0nU%3D&reserved=0>, Kate Laughlin from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farsl.info%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995904589&sdata=f7Qndoeg7q4vq9blJZrY4b91b1fNCto%2BWvizCxiv1mw%3D&reserved=0>, and The School of Information at San José State University<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995904589&sdata=mJlGJg0TTawQGM88ZxYim%2BcPDcUdsB7kJifM7zwTbsQ%3D&reserved=0>. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. REGISTER HERE<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsmallruralindependent.eventbrite.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995914541&sdata=2p48iNowSCqPdb%2FkJr3QOPHwbC%2FWGuWfaLMN%2F8lb0Pc%3D&reserved=0> to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward. Please also join this Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events. The call for proposals is now open HERE<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.library20.com%2Fpage%2Fcall-for-proposals&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995914541&sdata=wo49E6gzgcqjgYcIItQbBR8tYPIz210qHZXPmEqbmMg%3D&reserved=0>. Everyone is invited to participate in Library 2.0 conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing 30-minute keynote. Register (free) as a member of the Library 2.0 network to be kept informed of future events. Recordings from previous years are available as well as a Library 2.0 YouTube channel. The School of Information at San José State University is the founding conference sponsor. Participants are encouraged to use #library2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Ff%3Dtweets%26vertical%3Ddefault%26q%3Dlibrary2018%26src%3Dtypd&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995914541&sdata=VLCLRSkvzemFzyPVhfzbfFCEQy0Yyq3G6YBOh8cjWxA%3D&reserved=0> and #smallruralindependent<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Ff%3Dtweets%26vertical%3Ddefault%26q%3Dsmallruralindependent%26src%3Dtypd&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995924502&sdata=ksDZEjZLYLo%2F5TD8gWnI2OhPogpvm%2B1XHBLVIzyXBKQ%3D&reserved=0> on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>