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. * Crafting a Resilient Library: One-Page Disaster Plan Essentials<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7517> September 3 at 2pm * Trauma-Informed Programming: Using Mindfulness to Create Safe Space<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7518> September 10 at 2pm * Techniques for Uncomfortable Conversations<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7519> September 17 at 2pm * How to Manage Your Boss - 10 Dos and Don'ts for a Healthy and Productive Working Relationship<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7520> September 24 at 2pm * Using Book Displays and More to Market your Winter Holiday Collection <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=8871> October 1 at 2pm * A Day in the Life of a New Library Leader<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=8971> October 8 at 2pm * From Librarian to Lieutenant Governor Candidate<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9071> October 15 at 2pm * NotebookLM in Action <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9171> October 22 at 2pm * Romance Readers Advisory: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9271> October 29 at 2pm 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<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/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<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce> Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact me at VernolaA@michigan.gov<mailto:VernolaA@michigan.gov>. If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about Continuing Education for public library staff in our survey.<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8425235/2025-Training-Opportunity-Assessment> This project is made possible 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. Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA@michigan.gov | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [cid:image003.png@01DC137D.4EF1C720] Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>.
