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<b><span style="font-size:22.0pt;line-height:118%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Michigan Library Safety Programs<o:p></o:p></span></b></h1>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt">Join MCLS, Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association, Library of Michigan, Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA), and Michigan Library Association (MLA) this fall for two programs on safety in libraries.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:118%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/library-security-a-safer-place.html"><span style="font-weight:normal">Library security: A safer
place</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">September 6, 2017, 9:30am - 2:30pm </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">(Registration 9:30-10am; Program will begin at 10am)</span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">University Center, Gaylord, MI<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Cost: $40, includes lunch <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i>Dr. Steve Albrecht, PHR, CPP, BCC, CTM will present this program, which will include a hands-on component with role playing scenarios, exercises,
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and tips for creating policy. This fun, information-packed, empowering day will help your library be a more secure place.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:118%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/creating-a-culture-of-safety-and-security-in-your-library.html"><span style="font-weight:normal">Creating
a culture of safety and security in your library</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">September 7, 2017, 9am - 3:30pm </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">(Registration 9-9:30am; Program will begin at 9:30am)</span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Dearborn Public Library, Dearborn, MI<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Cost: $55, includes lunch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i>Dr. Steve Albrecht, PHR, CPP, BCC, CTM will be the keynote. His presentation will focus on practical tools to keep your staff safe,
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<i>developing policy, and dealing with challenging and threatening patrons.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
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<i>Jodie Layne, activist and founder of Safer Spaces Winnipeg, will present on "Libraries as safer spaces," including defining, "What is safe space"
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<i>and how to use victim-centered responses in order to help patrons feel safe at our libraries.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<i> <o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<i>Eva Davis, director of Canton Public Library, will share with participants best practices for working with community groups to
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<i>create public events for any special population to make all feel welcome in your library.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:19.0pt">More information & registration at <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:22.0pt"><a href="http://www.mcls.org/MI-safety-programs"><span style="font-weight:normal">mcls.org/MI-safety-programs</span></a>
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<i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Questions about the event or trouble registering? Email davidsonj@mcls.org<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">**********************<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Jan Davidson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Midwest Collaborative for Library Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111<br>
<a href="mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">davidsonj@mcls.org</span></a><br>
<a href="http://www.mcls.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mcls.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: <a href="http://mcls.org/calendar">
<span style="color:#0563C1">mcls.org/calendar</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org">
<span style="color:#0563C1">facebook.com/</span></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">mcls.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg<o:p></o:p></p>
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