Hello Michigan Library Folks! As one part of my role in Library Development I try to continually scan the wider library training environment to bring training opportunities and best practices back to you all in Michigan. I get the chance to connect with other state continuing education coordinators monthly and I have also been hearing from many Michigan library staff. In mid-September, I was lucky to go to the Upper Peninsula Rural Libraries Conference<https://uprlc.org/uprlc-annual-conference-committee/> in Iron Mountain, MI where I attended many wonderful sessions. Thanks to everyone who said "Hi" in Iron Mountain. I loved meeting folks and hearing more about training needs throughout Michigan! I hope fall is off to a great start for all of you and look forward to continuing to learn with you this season! From Library of Michigan Monthly Office Hours with LM Library Development Staff - Register on LM's Continuing Education Calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities> to receive Zoom link * Grants Office Hours with Karren Reish - October 14, 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET * Library Law Office Hours with Claire Membiela - October 16, 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET * Digital Collections Office Hours with Biz Gallo - November 13, 10:30 -11:30 AM ET MeL Database Training: * National Geographic Virtual Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9746&> - October 15 at 2 -2:30 pm Webjunction<https://www.webjunction.org/home.html> Self-Paced Courses and Webinars LM's Staff Skills Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> United for Libraries<https://www.ala.org/united> People Connect Institute's (PCI) Weekly Webinars - Wednesdays at 2 pm For full details on all of Library of Michigan's Continuing Education opportunities including upcoming events and recorded webinars, visit our website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities>. Library of Michigan projects are made possible in-part by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Other Continuing Education Opportunities Handling for Digitization - Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET Presenters: Chloe Houseman, Paper Conservator, CCAHA; Kaitlyn Pettengill, Digital Archives Specialist, CCAHA Register here.<https://ys9myawab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001a8f5FU0nq-QM7-kMBcoZWmb_1WMgK5BB72AG_m6I0VuQ3JnDjZrMEWSLjQ6VB3k7UkwNXvp32TvCy3jf9Pk4TVmO5P5RVpNwzzl3yWRkKnOk3mUjNEhGmjNRMwlGMBFf46xVd55Jlq8yYJ32ALuKPIOmAHPP0ZG8X4AuKgtDH6HC4UVQGebkTQ==&c=bNPhk3kkxHq_TmL_dPgYT-X0P3f52MN4KSdm1FMztNGNKGcwNE4d-g==&ch=3DrFPhngweBQu-y_jfc66s8Dz9uXlI8bC2noY9mxJzKRcD-wkLzcOA==> Digitization is an important step in improving access to your collection, while simultaneously minimizing the frequency of handling that can potentially cause damage to collection items. But when is it safe to prepare fragile documents on your own, and when is it time to call a conservator? Digital Archives Specialist, Kaitlyn Pettengill from will be in conversation with Paper Conservator, Chloe Houseman to give you practical tips on safeguarding your collection during the digitization process. The University of Michigan Center for Positive Organizations presents the "Positive Links" series of talks<https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/conferences-meetings/positive-links-speaker-series/> again this school year. Next up is The Doors You Can Open: Networking, Building Trust, and Using Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace<https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/events/the-doors-you-can-open-networking-building-trust-and-using-your-influence-to-create-a-more-inclusive-workplace/> with Rosalind Chow, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University October 28, 2024 - 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET And because I love a good toolkit or asynchronous training opportunities. These are perfect for sharing with staff who need a self-paced resource they can continue to refer to. National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Offers TraumaInSight Training<https://trauma-insight.nami.org/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMDgwBleHRuA2FlbQExAAEeExjG91BhEkKyVaKDS8jiPuQkM0JUgijoQr0nzCXQ-AmN4C3YhsRVUlAUMxs_aem_sIAqoU2k_hfuxY6ba_N5xQ> A free, self-paced, comprehensive training to enhance trauma awareness for professionals working with youth. This course is for anyone interested in trauma-informed care for children and adolescents. Rural Libraries and Social Wellbeing - a collection of tools<https://rurallibraries.org/toolkits/> The Rural Libraries and Social Wellbeing project began with a 3-year nationwide research, resource, and education process funding by IMLS in 2018. Researchers sought out to understand whether libraries are a component of social wellbeing in rural areas. And if they are, what practices do they employ? The result is a resource-packed collection of information and tools "created by and with rural librarians for library people from communities of all sizes". This toolkit is so helpful for communicating a strong narrative of your library's impact on the social wellbeing of your community. Library Space - A Planning Resource for Librarians<https://mblc.state.ma.us/programs-and-support/construction/libraryspace.php> Library Space: A Planning Resource for Librarians creates a formal set of best practices for designing library space that may be applied to libraries across the nation. Developed through a partnership between Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners staff and the design firm Sasaki<https://www.sasaki.com/>, the guide empowers librarians, administrators, space planners, and architects with tools for the planning and design of public library buildings. It takes the user through the step-by-step process of determining what to consider when designing a new library for their community, and includes illustrations of different room types, adjacencies, shelving, and seating that can be considered for a building project. Happy learning! Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. 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