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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MCLS announces new soft skills workshops<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In conversations with multi-types of libraries in both Indiana and Michigan, participants stated that “soft skills” were the most needed skills for
staff in the 21<sup>st</sup> century library. In response, MCLS has created a new Certificate of Library Staff Development in Basic Soft Skills. The certificate program includes five live, online courses delivered by MCLS trainers on topics such as accountability,
workplace etiquette, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and productive work habits. These introductory-level workshops are all one-hour in length, and can be taken as stand-alone courses, or you can complete all five to earn a certificate. And the
best part? All of the online soft skills courses are free to MCLS member libraries! The non-member rate for these courses is $119 each.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The MCLS Basic Soft Skills Certification Program provides you or your staff with an opportunity to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develop and demonstrate basic competence in in-demand skills for the workplace of the 21<sup>st</sup> century library<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Become a more well-rounded employee by improving skills that complement library technical skills<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improve chances for career success<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To earn the Basic Soft Skills Certificate, staff must complete five MCLS workshops or special programs from the Soft Skills category (see list below).
Workshops or special programs must be taken within a three-year period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">After successfully completing the requirements for the certificate, fill out the
<u><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://www.mcls.org/files/7015/2769/3302/MCLS_Cert_Application_-_Soft_Skills.pdf">MCLS Certificate of Library Development in Soft Skills Application Form</a></span></u> and send it to the training department via email,
mail, or fax.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Current MCLS soft skills workshops:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><a href="https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-productive-work-habits.html">Introduction to Productive Work Habits</a></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, Jul 13, 10-11am Eastern (9-10am
Central)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><a href="https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-emotional-intelligence.html">Introduction to Emotional Intelligence</a></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, Aug 16, 10-11am Eastern (9-10am
Central)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><a href="https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-accountability-at-work.html">Introduction to Accountability at Work</a></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, Sep 21, 10-11am Eastern (9-10am Central)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><a href="https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-critical-thinking-skills.html">Introduction to Critical Thinking Skills</a></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, Oct 4, 11am-12pm Eastern
(10-11am Central)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><a href="https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-workplace-etiquette.html">Introduction to Workplace Etiquette</a></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, Nov 2, 11am-12pm Eastern (10-11am
Central)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You can see the courses as part of this semester's training workshop offerings in our
<u><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://store.mcls.org/">MCLS Store</a></span></u>, or read more about the Certificate
<u><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/">here</a></span></u>. Please contact the training department at
<u><span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:training@mcls.org">training@mcls.org</a></span></u> if you have questions about the soft skills courses or certification. Classes are filling quickly, so register today! We will plan to offer the courses again the
following semester as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">About MCLS</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></span><br>
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">MCLS is a non-profit, member driven organization whose mission is to facilitate sharing resources and to collaborate with other organizations to benefit Michigan and Indiana Libraries.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<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 & Training</span><span style="color:black"> Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)<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><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: <a href="https://store.mcls.org/">
<span style="color:#0563C1">https://store.mcls.org/</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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