The Library Research Service, an office of the Colorado State Library is offering a series of hands-on workshops covering data collection, evaluation, library impact and tips for aligning research efforts with national initiatives. Titled the "Research Institute for Public Libraries" or RIPL, this event will be a three day series of intensive workshops held in Colorado Springs July 27th - 30th, 2015. The current cost of RIPL, which includes lodging and most meals is $975. Transportation to the event is not included. Enrollment opens January 5, 2015 -and a maximum of 100 participants will take part in this immersive learning experience. Find out more at http://ripl.lrs.org If your organization would like to be a sponsor, please see http://ripl.lrs.org/docs/RIPL_Sponsorship_Levels.pdf Want to connect with others who are interested in public library research and evaluation? Join PL-EVAL<http://www.cvl-lists.org/mailman/listinfo/pl-eval>, a new listserv where you can ask questions, share ideas, and learn from experiences across the field. This event is hosted by the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Library Consortium. If you have any questions, please contact ripl.publib@gmail.com<mailto:ripl.publib@gmail.com> Thank you, Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2@michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>