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 Zoom platform.

• The Censorship Cycle: Prevention Through Materials Management

August 16 at 2pm ET

• Mind-Body Connections and Whole-Person Wellness: The Role of Mindfulness

August 23 at 2pm ET

• Reasoning with the Unreasonable Patron: 6 Secrets for Making It Work

August 30 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.

Questions about LM Training? Contact me at Wartellab@Michigan.gov.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan.

Thank you,

Becky Wartella

Department of Education

Library of Michigan

702 W. Kalamazoo St.

Lansing, MI 48909