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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hello Stephanie:<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Kathy Webb (the State Aid & Penal Fine Coordinator) and myself (Library Law Consultant) would be delighted to meet with you about
this topic. Kathy and I can explain the pros and cons of establishing as a District Library as well as provide an overview of the process itself. We are well-versed in the process and we work with District Libraries often on many issues. Additionally, we
would be happy to provide information to other libraries or municipalities which are also considering being part of a District.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please don’t hesitate to contact me if we can be of assistance. Just let us know what day(s) might be convenient. We can come to
your library, or you are welcome to visit us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In the meantime, here is some information that may be of use to you<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/LM_Michigan_District_Library_Law_329703_7.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/LM_Michigan_District_Library_Law_329703_7.pdf</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Clare<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">MembielaC@michigan.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><b><i><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.
You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Did you know most Michigan educator certificates expire June 30th of any given year? Educators can check expiration dates and renew
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Not your year for renewal? Use MOECS to manage professional learning for future renewals, view effectiveness ratings and update personal information!<o:p></o:p></span></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"> michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Stephanie Masin<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 30, 2017 11:53 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] District Library Formation -- Consultants<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Greetings everyone -<br>
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I am hoping the collective at Michlib-L will provide some excellent recommendations as you all have in the past for so many queries. I'm looking for recommendations for consultants who can come provide information and guidance on what it takes to become a
district library. We are specifically looking for someone who is skilled at getting parties who might be hesitant about the idea engaged in the process. We want a thorough discussion of the steps involved, timeline, and pros and cons.<br>
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Many thanks in advance for your wisdom and advice,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Stephanie Masin</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
Library Director<br>
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library<br>
500 Market Street<br>
St. Joseph, MI 49085<br>
(269) 983-7167<br>
<a href="http://www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us">www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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