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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="3" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you are new to or unfamiliar with WebJunction webinars, you may not know that WebJunction began regularly hosting webinars
ten years ago. Why webinars? Library staff frequently cited that critical barriers to pursuing learning were lack of time or funds to attend in-person training, and WebJunction responded with webinars that have since become a key component of the WebJunction
experience, made free and available to all who work or volunteer in libraries. Check out this article to learn more about these webinars and how you can make them a valuable part of your continuing education. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><font size="4" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold">Highlighted content from WebJunction</span></font></b><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/talking-with-kids-about-racism-oakland-public-library.html"><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue">Talking with Kids about Race
and Racism at the Oakland Public Library: </span></font></a>guest post from Miriam Medow of the Oakland Public Library about how she looked to engage youth in conversations with about race, racism and current events. This article has details on how the event
was designed and organized, including how Miriam worked with local partners to host a successful panel that met a community interest and need. A great list of resources as well as a recording of the event are also available to help inspire you and your library.</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<font size="3" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/coding-for-everyone-writeup.html"><font size="2" color="blue"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:blue">No Experience Required: Coding
for Everyone:</span></font></a></span></font> in a recent WebJunction webinar, Kelly Smith, founder of Prenda, introduced coding as an increasingly important digital literacy skill, showed why coding is important for all ages, and presented approaches and
best practices by age along with a plethora of great resources. Kelly shared tips for launching a successful program in libraries, along with resources to get started. As with all WebJunction webinars, the recording is available to watch at any time!<font size="3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><font size="4" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold">Upcoming Webinars</span></font></b><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the <a href="http://learn.webjunction.org/"><font color="#0563c1"><span style="color:#0563C1">course
catalog</span></font></a></span></font><font color="#1f497d"><span style="color:#1F497D">.</span></font><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold">Building Your Learning Culture: The Whole Organization Approach</span></font></b><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Wednesday, August 24, 2016<b><span style="font-weight:bold"> </span></b></span></font><font color="black" face="Segoe UI Symbol"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;color:black">♦</span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"> 3
pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific </span></font><font color="black" face="Segoe UI Symbol"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;color:black">♦</span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"> 1 hour</span></font><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Registration:</span></font><u><font size="3" color="#0563c1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1"> </span></font></u><u><font color="#0563c1"><span style="color:#0563C1"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/build-your-learning-culture.html"><font color="#0563c1"><span style="color:#0563C1">http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/build-your-learning-culture.html</span></font></a></span></font></u><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><font size="3" color="#1f497d" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold"> </span></font></b><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The most innovative workplaces embrace learning as an essential activity for their employees. Since libraries are dedicated
learning places in our communities, it is crucial that we practice learning intentionally and internally. But where do we begin? Learning is not one-size-fits-all for individuals or for organizations. This webinar, for all library staff, from front line to
administration, encourages a broad approach to creating organizational learning structures. Learn how libraries of all sizes can map learning strategies to highlight the most impactful opportunities for staff.</span></font><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Presented by: <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Jami Carter,</span></b> Director, Tooele City Library (UT)</span></font><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold">Support Small Business Development at Your Library</span></font></b><b><font color="#1f497d"><span style="color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold"><br>
</span></font></b><font color="black"><span style="color:black">Thursday, September 15, 2016<b><span style="font-weight:bold"> </span></b></span></font><font color="black" face="Segoe UI Symbol"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;color:black">♦</span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"> 3
pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific </span></font><font color="black" face="Segoe UI Symbol"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;color:black">♦</span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"> 1 hour</span></font><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Registration:</span></font><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/support-small-business-development.html"><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue"> http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/support-small-business-development.html</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><font size="3" color="#1f497d" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold"> </span></font></b><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="3" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Economic development and job opportunities are concerns in most communities, and thriving small businesses are important to
ensuring a community's economic health. Join the <a href="http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/small-business/"><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue">Small Business Information Center</span></font></a> (SBIC) Librarian from the Cecil County Public Library (CCPL)
to learn how your library can be a part of the formula for building and supporting a stronger local economy. You'll learn how CCPL has developed the SBIC since its inception in 2003, growing from a shelf of books to a personalized service, with examples and
lessons they’ve learned along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="3" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Find out how your library can be an excellent resource for aspiring and experienced business owners. This session will cover
the basics of collection development, classes, marketing, partnerships and more. Hear how libraries are not only helping launch small businesses, but as these businesses continue to thrive, they are able to give back to the community. For an awe-inspiring
example, <a href="https://vimeo.com/65566578"><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue">watch this story</span></font></a> of CCPL’s role in a local small business with global impact.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font size="2" color="black" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Presented by:</span></font><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></font><b><font color="black"><span style="color:black;font-weight:bold">Laura
Metzler,</span></font></b><font size="3" color="black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> Small Business Information Librarian, Cecil County Public Library (MD)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Evette M. Atkin<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Continuing Education Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Statewide Library Services<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:atkine@michigan.gov"><font color="#0563c1"><span style="color:#0563C1">atkine@michigan.gov</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#44546a" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#44546A">Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children
to Meet Up and Eat Up!</span></font><font color="red"><span style="color:red"> </span></font><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup"><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue">www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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