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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">National Library Legislative Day is May 7-8 2018.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan’s delegation is over 20 participants!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">However, the more voices we have, the LOUDER we can be!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Why should you consider joining us?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because
<a href="https://www.imls.gov/news-events/news-releases/imls-director-dr-kathryn-k-matthews-statement-presidents-proposed-fy-2019">
IMLS</a> (and therefore <a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/white-house-budget-proposal-continues-miscalculate-value-libraries">
LSTA</a>) are <b>still</b> in jeopardy! (In Michigan IMLS/LSTA funding pays for MeL, as a start)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because
<a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/telecom/netneutrality">Net Neutrality</a> &
<a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/telecommunications">
Rural Internet Access</a> are STILL important!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because our Legislators may not know how current issues can affect Michigan Libraries.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because our communities depend on us.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because every child deserves a local library.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because Libraries NEED ADVOCATES!!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because
<b><u>NO ONE CAN TELL YOUR MICHIGAN LIBRARY STORY LIKE YOU CAN</u>!</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because it doesn’t have to cost as much as you think!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Because there are more Becauses!!!<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Would you like to know more?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SEE</b> <a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld">
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld</a> For information on what NLLD is and what you can expect.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHECK OUT</b> <a href="http://galesupport.com/legislativeday/">http://galesupport.com/legislativeday/</a> for information on how you can obtain a SCHOLARSHIP to help with expenses.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ASK:</b> Contact me at <a href="mailto:membielac@michigan.gov">
membielac@michigan.gov</a> and I would love to tell you all about Michigan’s participation and plans for DC!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SIGN UP</b>: Absolutely can’t come to DC? You can still tell your story! Join the “<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoCD9w-1OKOWajEEBJ0szHhJK2Kohcv-v4knnfHQXSOka4YQ/viewform">Virtual Legislative Day</a>”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to seeing you in DC!!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov">MembielaC@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b>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></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/octe">www.michigan.gov/octe</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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