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 GoToMeeting platform. * Pro Tips for Giving Great Presentations with Kathy Dempsey<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2198> Feb 16 at 2pm ET * Handling Unwanted Customer Behaviors in Your Library with Andrew Sanderbeck<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2424> Feb 22 at 2pm ET * Best Picture Books Published in 2021 for Ages 1-6 with Katie Clausen<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2199> Feb 23 at 2pm ET * Basic Cataloging with RDA with Bobby Bothmann<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2201> March 2 at 2pm ET * The Power of Words with Mj Callaway, CSP, CVP<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2202> March 9 at 2pm ET * Once Upon A Training: Using Stories to Increase Learning and Engagement in Staff Training<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2203> March 16 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<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-359559--,00.html> 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<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-463693--,00.html>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact us at LM-LibTraining@michgian.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining@michgian.gov> Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 It's February. It's when we CELEBRATE... Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month! [Logo Description automatically generated]
