USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11
Please see below for more information on an August 11th webinar on immigration services and public libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up – and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004] Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 3:41 PM Subject: USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11 To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2736&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=1727677>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2015 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11 Webinar will Address Issue of Adult Immigrant Learners Washington, DC—Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) present the next webinar in their series for public librarians, discussing immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The webinar, Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners, will focus on resources available to immigrant-serving organizations and adult education programs. Representatives from the USCIS Office of Citizenship will provide an overview of how libraries can expand and enhance adult citizenship education services and obtain free materials to display. Webinar: Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners Date and Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT To register for this session, please follow the steps below: * Go to the USCIS registration page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> * Enter your email address and select “Submit” * Select “Subscriber Preferences” * Select the “Event Registration” tab * Complete the questions and select “Submit” Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, please email USCIS at Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov>. This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about this partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> of the IMLS website. Note to Media: This engagement is not for press purposes. Please contact the USCIS Press Office at (202) 272-1200 for any media inquiries. For more information about USCIS and their programs, visit uscis.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> or follow them on Twitter (@uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), YouTube (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), Facebook (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), and the USCIS blog The Beacon<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=10&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=11&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=12&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>.
Hi All--I attended a panel discussion at ALA Annual at which a public library in Texas is providing a passport service for their patrons. If anyone is interested in knowing more about this, I would be happy to share their contact info. with you! Best, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd@michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org On Jul 20, 2015, at 5:19 PM, Reish, Karren (MDE) <ReishK@michigan.gov<mailto:ReishK@michigan.gov>> wrote: Please see below for more information on an August 11th webinar on immigration services and public libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> <image001.jpg> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 3:41 PM Subject: USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11 To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2736&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=1727677>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2015 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11 Webinar will Address Issue of Adult Immigrant Learners Washington, DC-Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) present the next webinar in their series for public librarians, discussing immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The webinar, Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners, will focus on resources available to immigrant-serving organizations and adult education programs. Representatives from the USCIS Office of Citizenship will provide an overview of how libraries can expand and enhance adult citizenship education services and obtain free materials to display. Webinar: Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners Date and Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT To register for this session, please follow the steps below: * Go to the USCIS registration page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> * Enter your email address and select "Submit" * Select "Subscriber Preferences" * Select the "Event Registration" tab * Complete the questions and select "Submit" Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, please email USCIS at Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov>. This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about this partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> of the IMLS website. Note to Media: This engagement is not for press purposes. Please contact the USCIS Press Office at (202) 272-1200 for any media inquiries. For more information about USCIS and their programs, visit uscis.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> or follow them on Twitter (@uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), YouTube (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), Facebook (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), and the USCIS blog The Beacon<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=10&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=11&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=12&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>. _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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Reish, Karren (MDE)