Hello! If you're a public library director in Michigan, this email is for you!
Gentle reminder that we are seeking applications for participation in the 2024-2025 Post-Pandemic Public Library project. We will meet each month during 2024, then meet up for either virtual or face-to-face conferences in Spring 2025. Participation also includes media training by Thom Fladung of Hennes Communications and the option to participate in a community survey to help you gain more insight about your community's wants, needs, and aspirations.
Our monthly meeting themes include the following:
Jan. 2024 – Who and where we are right now
Feb. 2024 – Engaging with community
Mar. 2024 – Social media
Apr. 2024 – Language
May 2024 – Messaging strategies
June 2024 – Voices from the Field: What’s working to strengthen community ties?
July 2024 – Customer service in changing times
Aug 2024 – Difficult conversations
Sep 2024 – Change management for staff and community
Oct. 2024 – Crisis management
Nov. 2024 – Your community’s data
Dec. 2024 – Sharing your story: conference presentations
More details, including the recording of an information webinar, are available at
bit.ly/michiganpppl . Our application deadline is Monday, November 20, at noon!
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Kristin
-- Kristin Fontichiaro
Clinical Professor
University of Michigan School of Information
4427 North Quad
105 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285
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