Hello! The implementation of policies and procedures involving NARCAN and other Opiate inhibitor substances is growing among Michigan libraries. Recently, Emergent Biosolutions, the biomedical company that now manufactures Narcan, has instituted a program where the company will provide a case of Narcan free of charge for public libraries. Public libraries interested in participating in this program can obtain additional details here<https://www.narcan.com/community/education-awareness-and-training-resources/> Additional information on this program can be found: Company to Supply Free Narcan to Libraries - Emergent BioSolutions will provide two doses to every public library branch in the US https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/narcan-company-supply-free-narcan-to-libraries/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibrariesmagazine.org%2Fblogs%2Fthe-scoop%2Fnarcan-company-supply-free-narcan-to-libraries%2F&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C4c2e50980a8a4ebb8c5308d63ac37724%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636761008532970555&sdata=gcYYHUF8MrwOK52VtxjRxw8GjAYoLWAD4xqJpBXsV3s%3D&reserved=0> Every U.S. Public Library and YMCA Will Soon Get Narcan for Free http://time.com/5432950/narcan-libraries-ymca/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F5432950%2Fnarcan-libraries-ymca%2F&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C4c2e50980a8a4ebb8c5308d63ac37724%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636761008532970555&sdata=K%2FXui3DSAq3UWEvk77RkBkEB6%2BIN%2BuIJXeByhujiBgs%3D&reserved=0> The Library of Michigan infosheet on the legal issues surrounding Public Libraries' use of Narcan can be found here.<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Narcan_infosheet_Rev_601184_7.pdf> Libraries are strongly encouraged to consult their attorney(s) before implementation of a new policy or procedure. If The Library of Michigan can offer any assistance or support in this matter, please contact us<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668-108133--,00.html>! Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. 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<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2Ftop10in10&data=02%7C01%7C%7C669c070607784aef0eab08d60d0e1322%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636710751444113464&sdata=13%2BzEvhP34GGEH6Hp%2FqTXcjVw%2BodtKSA3z4%2FYvXGDYo%3D&reserved=0>/ [cid:image001.jpg@01D43ED5.6883A0C0]
