8/23/2021 Update: ARSL Board Votes to Require Proof of Vaccination<https://www.arsl.org/2021-registration-landing-page> In the interest of ensuring the safety of our attendees and presenters, and based on the best available information from the CDC regarding large indoor gatherings, the Board of Directors of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries has voted in favor of requiring proof of vaccination to attend the 2021 ARSL Conference in person. You are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after your second shot if you receive(d) two doses (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or two weeks after you receive(d) a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen). Attendees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be denied admission to the conference. If you have been advised against receiving the COVID-19 vaccination by your doctor, you may provide documentation of that medical exemption on official clinic or hospital letterhead in lieu of a vaccination card. Attendees who cannot provide proof of vaccination are invited to join us for the virtual conference experience. The ARSL office will be glad to assist you in changing your registration as needed; no administrative fees will be charged to registrants as a result of these changes. We hope that this decision will help our attendees feel more secure attending our in-person event, and we look forward to reconnecting and growing with you this October. Please direct any questions to the ARSL office at info@arsl.org<mailto:info@arsl.org>. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmiyouth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Caf51448f1e92415533aa08d6f4b53328%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636965456410852648&sdata=nModcBWFyzGoDGK%2FtwsSeAXV%2F85AQKEtzzQQj%2FV%2B5fM%3D&reserved=0> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 4:43 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: ARSL Annual Conference 2021 - scholarship & early bird info Conference Scholarship Applications Are Now Being Accepted!<https://arsl.memberclicks.net/arsl-scholarships> ARSL Annual Conference | October 20-23, 2021 | Sparks, NV The application window for the four ARSL conference scholarships (the ARSL Angels, Dr. Vavrek, Founders, and Ken Davenport scholarships) is officially open. Interested applicants will have until Friday, May 28 to submit their applications<https://arsl.memberclicks.net/arsl-scholarships>. Scholarship winners will all receive: * complimentary registration to the full ARSL annual conference * 3 paid nights in the conference hotel Dr. Vavrek and Founders Scholarship winners will also receive * a fixed travel stipend None of the ARSL conference scholarships require applicants to have an MLIS or other degree to be eligible. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application before the opening of Early Bird Registration on July 6. Conference Dates<https://arsl.memberclicks.net/2021-conference-main-page> ARSL Annual Conference | October 20-23, 2021 | Sparks, NV Early Bird Registration will open July 6, 2021. Keep an eye on the Conference page<https://arsl.memberclicks.net/2021-conference-main-page> for more information. Registration rates to be announced soon. Don't forget LM also has a CE Stipend you may apply for at: www.Mi.gov/CEstipend<http://www.Mi.gov/CEstipend>. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D79A6B.2C017470] Check with your local public library for deails on their summer library program!