Dozens More Michigan Libraries Selected to Participate in Harwood Public Innovation Training

 

In partnership with the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation and the Library of Michigan, the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) announced today that 50 individuals from over two dozen Michigan libraries were selected to undergo a 10-month public innovation training regimen.

 

The program kicks off with a 1.5-day workshop led by Harwood Institute certified coaches, October 5-6, 2016. That training will be followed up by nine months of coaching calls from Harwood and guidance and support from Harwood-trained Library of Michigan and MCLS staff.

 

The Harwood Public Innovators Workshop is a 1.5-day experience designed to help individuals and organizations learn what it means to Turn Outward — to use the community, not the conference room, as a reference point for choices and action. A goal of this initiative is to help libraries strengthen their role as core community leaders and change-agents.

 

The selected libraries represent a spectrum of library types, sizes and geographic locations in Michigan, all with a common goal to engage more deeply in their communities.

 

The following libraries were selected:

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This project is supported by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

 

Thank you.

 

Jan Davidson

Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement

Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
1407 Rensen St., Suite 1,  Lansing, MI 48910-3657

Phone: 517-492-3811 ext. 111

Fax: 517-492-3812
davidsonj@mcls.org
http://www.mcls.org

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