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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text-large">In the latest free WebJunction self-paced course,
<a href="http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=leaving+fort+ref">
Leaving Fort Ref: Reaching out with Reference</a>, you can learn first-hand from library staff at the Douglas County Libraries (CO) about how they explored a new dimension of modern reference service, one that places their expertise at points of need outside
of the library to respond to the questions that the public didn’t take to the library.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The course will show you how to build support and get buy-in within your library and community, how to approach and make a plan to reach out, and then step-by-step how to execute that plan, including how to conduct community reference interviews.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal"><a href="http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=leaving+fort+ref">Explore this new addition</a> to the WebJunction course catalog today!<o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Highlighted content from WebJunction</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-heroes-make-health-happen.html">Library Heroes Make Health Happen</a> –
</span><span class="text-large">Have you ever wondered how to start a conversation with colleagues, community partners or your library's board about why
</span><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">now</span></em><span class="text-large"> is the time to take action on supporting community health? We've got your answer right here! WebJunction and partners at ZeroDivide have published a shareable
<a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-heroes-make-health-happen.html">
infographic</a> about the essential role public libraries play in addressing equitable access to health information and resources.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/serving-homeless-youth.html">Serving Your Experiencing Homelessness</a>
</span>– <span style="color:black">youth homelessness is increasing and teens who are homeless have a myriad of challenges to overcome. While the problem of teen homelessness is complicated, public libraries are finding ways to reach out and provide safe, positive
programs as well as connect teens with services they need.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Upcoming Webinars</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available
</span>for free from <span style="color:black">the </span><a href="http://learn.webjunction.org/">course catalog</a><span style="color:#1F497D">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Explore and Discover: Nature-Based Spaces and Activities at your Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Tuesday, February 2, 2016 </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">♦</span><span style="color:black"> 3 pm Eastern
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">♦</span><span style="color:black"> 60 min<br>
Registration: </span><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/explore-and-discover-nature-based-spaces-and-activities.html">http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/explore-and-discover-nature-based-spaces-and-activities.html</a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">When children have regular contact with nature, they learn and grow better. Children who play, build, climb, grow, splash and read are developing their observation,
visual-spatial, social, and literacy skills. Nature Explorium, a nature-based program at Middle Country Public Library (NY), encourages children to explore, discover and connect with nature. Learn about best practices and resources that you can use at your
library to create outdoor spaces, along with indoor and outdoor nature activities. It's a unique way to connect literacy, learning and appreciation for nature as a regular part of the library visit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Presented by:
<b>Tracy LaStella</b>, Coordinator for Youth Services, Middle Country Public Library, NY, and 2015 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">2016 Knight News Challenge on Libraries</span></b><b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Thursday, February 11, 2016 </span>
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">♦</span><span style="color:black"> 3 pm Eastern
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">♦</span><span style="color:black"> 60 min<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Registration</span><b><span style="color:#1F497D">:</span></b><span class="MsoHyperlink">
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/2016-knight-news-challenge-on-libraries.html">http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/2016-knight-news-challenge-on-libraries.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black">An initiative of the</span><span style="color:#1F497D">
<a href="http://www.knightfoundation.org/">John S. and James L. Knight Foundation</a>,
</span><span style="color:black">the Knight News Challenge on Libraries launches on February 24, 2016, and offers applicants a share of more than $3 million for ideas centered on libraries as they transform to accommodate the evolving needs of our communities.
Knight views libraries as important institutions that can play an essential role in building more informed and engaged communities, and recognizes that libraries have the power to connect people and ideas, and build stronger democracies. This is the second
Knight News Challenge on Libraries; </span><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://knightfoundation.org/press-room/press-release/knight-news-challenge-libraries-awards-3-million-i/">winners</a>
</span><span style="color:black">of the first challenge were announced in January 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black">Join us to explore the future of libraries and discuss potential ideas for the News Challenge. Chris Barr, Knight Foundation Director of Media Innovation and former library challenge winners,
Jason Griffey and Jenica Rogers from </span><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://measurethefuture.net/">Measure the Future</a>,
</span><span style="color:black">will lead the discussion on emerging trends in the library space, answer any questions you may have about applying, and share how you can contribute to the challenge. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:black">Presenters: <b>Chris Barr</b>, Knight Foundation Director of Media Innovation;
<b>Jason Griffey</b> and <b>Jenica Rogers</b> from </span><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://measurethefuture.net/">Measure the Future</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">702 W. Kalamazoo<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lansing, MI 48909<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan">www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517.373.9489<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whites29@michigan.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.1pt"><span style="color:black;background:white">Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and
</span><span style="color:black">intriguing snapshots of our varied collections<span style="background:white"> at
</span><a href="http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="background:white">http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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