Greetings! 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 Zoom platform. * Nurturing Potential: A Toolkit for Engaging Unsupervised Youth and Teens in Your Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7500> June 11 at 2pm * Libraries for All: Accessible Library Services for Children with Disabilities and their Families<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7501> June 18 at 2pm * Navigating Grief in the Library: Compassionate Communication and Support Strategies<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7502> June 25 at 2pm 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/libraries/ce/scholarships/library-continuing-education-stipend-program> 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<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce> Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact me at Wartellab@Michigan.gov<mailto:Wartellab@Michigan.gov>. This project is made possible 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. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 [A picture containing text, room, gear, gambling house AI-generated content may be incorrect.] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students' multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-biliteracy> for graduating seniors. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

My apologies, everyone. The September 17th webinar topic is actually "Mastering Memory for Professional Success" rather than the title previously listed. Thank to those who let me know. Have a great Monday! The updated list of webinar is here: * Crafting a Resilient Library: One-Page Disaster Plan Essentials<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7517> September 3 at 2pm * Trauma-Informed Programming: Using Mindfulness to Create Safe Space<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7518> September 10 at 2pm * Mastering Memory for Professional Success<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7519> September 17 at 2pm * How to Manage Your Boss - 10 Dos and Don'ts for a Healthy and Productive Working Relationship<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7520> September 24 at 2pm * Using Book Displays and More to Market your Winter Holiday Collection <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=8871> October 1 at 2pm * A Day in the Life of a New Library Leader<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=8971> October 8 at 2pm * From Librarian to Lieutenant Governor Candidate<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9071> October 15 at 2pm * NotebookLM in Action <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9171> October 22 at 2pm * Romance Readers Advisory: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9271> October 29 at 2pm 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 [cid:image001.png@01DC15A1.A2DE5530] 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<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Vernola, Andrea (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, August 22, 2025 4:01 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] September and October Upcoming Free PCI Webinars CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Greetings! 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 Zoom platform. * Crafting a Resilient Library: One-Page Disaster Plan Essentials<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7517> September 3 at 2pm * Trauma-Informed Programming: Using Mindfulness to Create Safe Space<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7518> September 10 at 2pm * Techniques for Uncomfortable Conversations<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7519> September 17 at 2pm * How to Manage Your Boss - 10 Dos and Don'ts for a Healthy and Productive Working Relationship<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7520> September 24 at 2pm * Using Book Displays and More to Market your Winter Holiday Collection <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=8871> October 1 at 2pm * A Day in the Life of a New Library Leader<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=8971> October 8 at 2pm * From Librarian to Lieutenant Governor Candidate<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9071> October 15 at 2pm * NotebookLM in Action <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9171> October 22 at 2pm * Romance Readers Advisory: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9271> October 29 at 2pm 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/libraries/ce/scholarships/library-continuing-education-stipend-program> 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<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce> Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact me at VernolaA@michigan.gov<mailto:VernolaA@michigan.gov>. If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about Continuing Education for public library staff in our survey.<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8425235/2025-Training-Opportunity-Assessment> This project is made possible 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. Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA@michigan.gov<mailto:vernolaA@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [cid:image001.png@01DC15A1.A2DE5530] 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<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>.