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and Library Journal on February 23, 2017. You will find details below along with registration information. Please share widely!<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Christine Schneider [mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com]
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 15, 2017 1:57 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) <BiggsD@michigan.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Webcast: Building Success Skills: A Solid Foundation for All<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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A lack of fundamental skills can often create barriers to success. Those seeking to overcome such barriers need a supportive pathway as they endeavor to acquire these skills and connect with a new learning or work environment. Join LearningExpress and our panel
of state, public, academic and school librarians as they discuss the importance of building the foundational skills that adults and students need to succeed. Gain perspective from each of these professionals as they share their experiences about which skills
are often lacking and what libraries can do to help patrons and students acquire these skills.<o:p></o:p></p>
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You’ll also hear how the new Success Skills Centers in select LearningExpress products will provide ways to help individuals build their essential skills and create their own success.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Christine Schneider, K12 Education Specialist, Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
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Misty Schattle, Librarian, Klein Forest High School<o:p></o:p></p>
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Connie Tuisku, Librarian / Associate Professor and Information Literacy Librarian, Palm Beach State College<o:p></o:p></p>
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Chris Cooper, Library Director, Nampa Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
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Shirley Biladeau, Continuing Education Consultant, Idaho Commission for Libraries<o:p></o:p></p>
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Melissa Yu, Product Development Manager, LearningExpress | An EBSCO Company, Subject Matter Expert<o:p></o:p></p>
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Pam Friday, Senior Account Field Sales Specialist, LearningExpress | An EBSCO Company<o:p></o:p></p>
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