Don't miss out on these upcoming learning opportunities from Infopeople. View in browser<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjoxMzM2NDcwMzQ4MTcxODQ5NDIsXCJyXCI6MTMzNjQ3MDM1OTk1Nzg0NDE1fSIsInMiOiI4YjQzOGY3ZDZiYzZiNDQxIn0> [Califa + Infopeople, helping libraries think differently.]<https://jylpyg.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQ3ODk1OCxcImxcIjoxMzM2NDcwMzQ4MjM0NzYzOTksXCJyXCI6MTMzNjQ3MDM1OTk1Nzg0NDE1fSIsInMiOiIyZGM2YjZmOTU0ZmU3NWU1In0> Don't Miss These Upcoming Infopeople Learning Opportunities: [Collection Development Using an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lens, an Infopeople course. October 1 to October 21, 2023. Instructor: Mahasin J. Abuwi Aleem. Fee: $175. 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[Communication is more than words - an infopeople course. November 5 to December 2, 2024. LSSC approved. Instructor: Sharon Morris. Fee: $200. 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Instructor: Dawn Behrend. October 15 to November 11, 2024. Fee: $200. 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