MLA is advocating for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for all library workers. In case you missed it: [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/1bead0af-3f75-4f9d-9f45-e07568b9749f.png]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA096r6Q4cJWTVwayQR0_r_5WTb5Px86ilTxiiGj-5L2GNA3gqUj5mzwcbQy26V75kjqeKcpgr2Jzxl8LM4OV-JRCHp-O3d1O4kse6Dt7VMTw==&c=Ms9YuD__BlMjTRl5UCuOH0N9Zgf-xlx4niB97eEupZgg0QLYRK8_dQ==&ch=scfojJWmxO1ZBPycIFfR0RfDEQlzg41_LCaXoALLlCZvO51b0v9TtQ==> MLA Advocates for Upgraded Vaccine Eligibility for Library Workers We are actively monitoring legislation and regulations related to COVID-19. Please watch MLA's website for important news and announcements<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA096r6Q4cJWRP0pDfvVvALY1qkY3PPfZ-1uy9EFCDAD5W1Dc8K2aMLXtoe1Zhn5pX5eQwmbVGl2PVGIt8stJxZ59hQ1CuWlS8lTziYIQsOH4D_mT9cjr3VWHDDwFqdDy0=&c=Ms9YuD__BlMjTRl5UCuOH0N9Zgf-xlx4niB97eEupZgg0QLYRK8_dQ==&ch=scfojJWmxO1ZBPycIFfR0RfDEQlzg41_LCaXoALLlCZvO51b0v9TtQ==> as we keep you informed. [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/a46c2f9a-b3e9-4c0f-8546-e3465d...] We know vaccine eligibility is of great concern to many Michigan library workers. MLA is advocating for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for library workers using a two-pronged approach. We are requesting the prioritization of public and academic library workers as essential service providers in the vaccine rollout program and we are also providing a template for library leadership to use to contact their local health departments. The Center for Disease Control (CDC)<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA096r6Q4cJWfKzVFwMTZXKlku5RPYkd9YOTViw6Dw4vAynXEo_g2hqOfHM7CxzCyvE5fFERsqJZiXD1uIYjkXcuXobfQ0kl6u6-_B4g87w6VCpwuZjTaXcHmCJ4gCD7b-RZco8dLC448biUMYTzYL2wO15xpS6rvNmdLyEhoEYBA==&c=Ms9YuD__BlMjTRl5UCuOH0N9Zgf-xlx4niB97eEupZgg0QLYRK8_dQ==&ch=scfojJWmxO1ZBPycIFfR0RfDEQlzg41_LCaXoALLlCZvO51b0v9TtQ==> recommendations place our school and academic library workers in Phase 1b of a vaccine rollout, but public library and archive workers are in Phase 1c. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) guidelines (Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Prioritization Guidance – January 6, 2021<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA096r6Q4cJWfKzVFwMTZXKS6UyRau4WdutuS-tnvXKUthcBIkSL37rAN5iETJ1oXsdMCEy2KtqM99CyIAT9Z_F8u3QvaVu-gLVm8ySV_Qe09Nu0vpM9mNJKuzWKqV03WotDzZxNEMTAomFVOM-y5NBi2cCXDPPIyV9WbjtCQT8ZlqSM-xKCJdqIBWrfvoPw776nIqC91v93m1Z0t_IurLszKdDTISkOQM=&c=Ms9YuD__BlMjTRl5UCuOH0N9Zgf-xlx4niB97eEupZgg0QLYRK8_dQ==&ch=scfojJWmxO1ZBPycIFfR0RfDEQlzg41_LCaXoALLlCZvO51b0v9TtQ==>) prioritize vaccine allocation for only K-12 school personnel, including K-12 library workers, in Phase 1b of the rollout. MLA is urging the Governor and the MDHHS to make public and academic library workers eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1b. We have provided library directors with a template letter to use to follow up with their own county departments of public health if deemed appropriate for their local needs. Read MLA's letter to Governor Whitmer and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA096r6Q4cJWfKzVFwMTZXK2x-pWsQtR1rNcyRj4URybJkB5DVzXJSrpA0hKcLrHE38IxYoYkjyQ4s2ubLWAWHsvk33C-3VFN30BYruzwvkZq5azPR-AggD1BMvsCAwi7nhlvxSBfOUxSlK2zU6lD1236ym9S6wgKr2CKIM5jPqWXcymo1HXNhrD6p-evZ2kgXncfFlgoUqkw==&c=Ms9YuD__BlMjTRl5UCuOH0N9Zgf-xlx4niB97eEupZgg0QLYRK8_dQ==&ch=scfojJWmxO1ZBPycIFfR0RfDEQlzg41_LCaXoALLlCZvO51b0v9TtQ==> We encourage library leadership to follow up with your local county health department if necessary. A template letter to use to follow up with local health departments is linked here.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA096r6Q4cJWfKzVFwMTZXKxzdU6TiixQpZ1ay07C5KhpUwaz8hs9LqNlRquVLz-xD3rj2SOVXyGX4d0ICq-19qAZ7GJgTQWo0z9_Ibg4QEY6PKfidUTjz9HnAEfuSdNA4hiNaQN39eoU7QIpRPwuxrn6aV6tJkQwFTuQxnKt1_U9lzajgELsTCYMF6RE2FEpb-eBAGqUPPBfKpfilkXZfgW7fx29eInrpFfN-CDy30xYutgV4Y1emtyWuFphlWcM-mX7iBeVCEhgrB8bIr3Hr-tOpa2lLl7bb2MLZN5AXIH-PQCb4Y_TiQDEWKaKzsrKEMGOqEglh4bQ==&c=Ms9YuD__BlMjTRl5UCuOH0N9Zgf-xlx4niB97eEupZgg0QLYRK8_dQ==&ch=scfojJWmxO1ZBPycIFfR0RfDEQlzg41_LCaXoALLlCZvO51b0v9TtQ==> Find your local health department.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA096r6Q4cJWfKzVFwMTZXKTrZFdIZreKTumWg78vc11ugL5W0tydQ9sUEPZtDLY7BuIEGSGbU3fYKMhdnhySL8s48UEgVk1vcrtApdkMdr_fiTQ947vrW1Mb5-y-t6px0GRKFJT-D1kvtWbRQNZAC-P8GQFzzVTPA9tGttShgm-a8r42wUlNYl&c=Ms9YuD__BlMjTRl5UCuOH0N9Zgf-xlx4niB97eEupZgg0QLYRK8_dQ==&ch=scfojJWmxO1ZBPycIFfR0RfDEQlzg41_LCaXoALLlCZvO51b0v9TtQ==> [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/477737f0-14e5-4fd5-8860-b362fd1ad158.png]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLOZ4Mpaxi_XFCTN9Q3qXMCrBvUqbKIalPcfkQkOInA096r6Q4cJWaHH38qDswKoub9oWrV5ZwMJLuDfrYVx9s-ZDGe8oFOwKZVJXvKn3tP9aeRn9-XW4MR2J6VbK3YqDazQg0rAahlvT_8pp6xYzg==&c=Ms9YuD__BlMjTRl5UCuOH0N9Zgf-xlx4niB97eEupZgg0QLYRK8_dQ==&ch=scfojJWmxO1ZBPycIFfR0RfDEQlzg41_LCaXoALLlCZvO51b0v9TtQ==> Michigan Library Association | 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48911 Unsubscribe rfash@milibraries.org<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&ch=0bddb560-62da-11e5-9f4f-d4ae52754aa9&ca=28e06cbc-2ced-4401-afc6-b88ad191ab13> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&ch=0bddb560-62da-11e5-9f4f-d4ae52754aa9&ca=28e06cbc-2ced-4401-afc6-b88ad191ab13> | About our service provider<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-provider> Sent by mla@milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>