Hi, y'all -- We're delighted to announce that LEADING BIG IN SMALL SPACES mini-conference on Thursday, November 19, has opened for registration! This is a free, virtual conference designed for and presented by leaders in Michigan's small and rural libraries. Sessions are short and snappy, and the conference is scheduled so you won't miss school dropoff or pickup! Session topics include: - Leadership strategies - Programming ideas - Marketing and communication - Skills for working with staff - COVID-19 adaptations You can find session details and a link to register at http://bit.ly/leadingbig. This conference is made possible in part by the University of Michigan School of Information, the Library of Michigan, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This conference is the capstone project of the Next-Level Leadership in Small and Rural Libraries program. Applications for the 2020-2021 cohort will be available in a few weeks! -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1bHR8YmY3NDdlYzA4ZDM2MjFmMzAzMDM2OTA3NGM3NjliMzQ> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>