Welcome to the Continuing Education Round-Up! The Library of Michigan is excited to offer a monthly, curated list of continuing education (CE) opportunities from LM, around Michigan, and beyond. In the spirit of sharing information and supporting all Michigan library workers with quality CE opportunities, the LM CE Round-Up will feature professional development resources inside, adjacent to, and outside of the library world. We know we could never feature all the amazing content and opportunities available to support staff development and organizational learning. But that’s no reason not to try to get the word out! If you know of a great training, event, or resource, please feel free to contact me directly. I’d love to hear from you! Let’s keep learning together!

 

From Library of Michigan

 

LM’s Public Library Management Cohort Rescheduled for 2026 – Apply Here by July 31

People Connect Institute’s (PCI) Weekly Webinars – Wednesdays at 2 pm – Next Topic “Trauma-Informed Libraries – What are they, why do they matter, and how do we become one?”

 

Office Hours with LM Library Development Staff - Register on LM’s Continuing Education Calendar to receive Zoom link

 

Webjunction Self-Paced Courses and Webinars

LM’s Staff Skills Niche Academy  

United for Libraries

 

For full details on all of Library of Michigan’s Continuing Education opportunities including upcoming events and recorded webinars, visit our website. 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.

 

Opportunities Around Michigan

 

(Virtual) Workplace Mental Health Conference – August 6 from the University of Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations

Join the Eisenberg Family Depression Center for their sixth annual Workplace Mental Health Conference which centers the importance of employee well-being. From onboarding to employee retention, a healthy and supportive workplace culture is a critical component to organizational success in all sectors. The conference features sessions that will provide insights and actionable steps organizations can take to support their employees both in and out of the workplace.

 

Based on the 2022 US Surgeon General framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being, Michigan’s Labor and Economic Opportunity department has been offering a Mental Health in the Workplace series of webinars. The next segment is a 3-part series on Building Respectful and Inclusive Organizations (Trailer here) presented by Michigan State University’s School of Human Resources and Labor Relations starting later this week:

Thursday, July 24, 2025 – Incivility and Microaggressions

Thursday, August 21 – Bystander Intervention

Thursday, September 18 – Workplace Investigations That Build Trust

To access these resources live, sign up for the newsletter from LEO here. A playlist of past recordings from this project are also available on YouTube here.

 

CE Beyond Michigan

 

Building Community Through Craft Programs – August 12 – 3-4 pm EST

Craft programs in libraries can create space for fostering social connection in addition to participating in art projects. In this webinar, explore practical strategies to encourage interaction among participants and build shared learning experiences in your existing programming. Learn how to design activities that enable people to express their talents and encourage them to step into leadership roles to help each other succeed. Gain ideas for programs that incorporate inexpensive process art techniques for intergenerational attendees. This session will provide actionable insights and examples to help library staff integrate intentional community-building into craft programs.  

Presented by: Lissa Staley, Community Connections Librarian, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

 

Building Cultures of Trust in 21st Century Organizations from Knology

Originally hosted on June 25, 2025, this webinar included a discussion of Knology’s trustworthiness framework, along with evidence-backed strategies for building, maintaining, and repairing trust. Also included in the webinar were the experiences, perspectives, and recommendations of three organizational leaders who have made a commitment to trust-building efforts in the workplace: 1) Denise Rosario Adusei of the Bronx Children’s Museum; 2) Stephanie Arduini of the Seattle Children’s Museum; and 3) Ellen Pais of the Pretend City Children’s Museum.

 

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

 

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.

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