Are you interested in robust, extensive, and essentially free community engagement training with certified coaches from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation? The Library of Michigan and MCLS recently announced up to 50 Michigan library staff will be selected from applications to undergo an intensive 1.5 day workshop and nine months of follow-up coaching by the Harwood Institute. Read the full announcement here: http://mcls.org/news/2015/10/22/michigan-community-engagement-training/ The training and generous travel stipends will be provided by the Library of Michigan via LSTA funds. Two informational webinars will be held at 9:30 am on December 2, and December 7, 2015. The webinars will provide information and answer questions about the application process and the workshop itself. No registration is required. Simply join the webinar through this link on the appointed day and time. http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/meldatabasestraining/ Read more and download the application. The application deadline is December 21, 2015 (ET). http://mcls.org/training-events/events/michigan-harwood-cohort-2016/ Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad@mcls.org