The Library of Michigan provides libraries with free access to the many webinars, archived webinar recordings and self-paced courses via WebJunction. For a full list of available content, visit WebJunction.org. Here are a few highlights: Support Small Business Development at Your Library Thursday, September 15, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/support-small-business-development.html<http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/support-small-business-development.html> Economic development and job opportunities are concerns in most communities, and thriving small businesses are important to ensuring a community's economic health. Join the Small Business Information Center<http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/small-business/> (SBIC) Librarian from the Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) to learn how your library can be a part of the formula for building and supporting a stronger local economy. You'll learn how CCPL has developed the SBIC since its inception in 2003, growing from a shelf of books to a personalized service, with examples and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Find out how your library can be an excellent resource for aspiring and experienced business owners. This session will cover the basics of collection development, classes, marketing, partnerships and more. Hear how libraries are not only helping launch small businesses, but as these businesses continue to thrive, they are able to give back to the community. For an awe-inspiring example, watch this story<https://vimeo.com/65566578> of CCPL’s role in a local small business with global impact. Presented by: Laura Metzler, Small Business Information Librarian, Cecil County Public Library (MD) Teen Programming: A Mover & Shaker’s Recipe for Impact and Success Tuesday, September 20, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/teen-programming.html<; http:/www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/teen-programming.html> When "Change Agent" Courtney Saldana was featured as a 2016 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, we were treated to a sampling of her outstanding work with teens, and knew that all libraries could benefit from hearing more. Learn about her teen programming basics along with practical and actionable steps for doing a teen needs assessment, creating a teen space and hosting a teen book fest. Courtney will also introduce us to Skills for Teen Parenting (STeP), a program connecting teens with what they need to succeed as adults and parents: how to interview successfully, dress professionally, deal with conflict and time management, care for their child, postpone or prevent a second pregnancy, and more. Expanding from local success to state-wide implementation, the STeP program embodies a wonderful example of the replicable innovation brought to the field by Movers & Shakers. This webinar is part of a series highlighting the work of recent LJ Movers & Shakers<http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/03/people/movers-shakers-2016/movers-shakers-2016/> and is hosted in collaboration with Library Journal<http://lj.libraryjournal.com/>. Presented by: Courtney Saldana, Youth Services Supervising Librarian, Ontario City Library (CA) Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine@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]
