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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">The Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) introduced a nifty resource for sample library policies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">Aimed at small and rural libraries, it is free to use and contains lots of useful language and ideas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">Please note</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">, however that some policies may rely on Colorado
Law, (which may differ from Michigan’s law),<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">So, as always,
<b><u>be sure to double check policy language with your attorney</u></b> to ensure it complies with Michigan and local law – and that it is the best option for your community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">Established to provide small, rural libraries with EASY access to a clearinghouse of policies...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clicweb.org%2Fextras%2Finnovations-initiatives%2Fpubliclibrarypolicycollection%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cbdc231a2f3754daff53508d60473e2f7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636701293095467499&sdata=CnfPJanw9%2FzffQrIUmePb0pdEa%2BzgQZsDpa8XLsJpm0%3D&reserved=0">https://www.clicweb.org/extras/innovations-initiatives/publiclibrarypolicycollection/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">NEW <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fpublibpolicies&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cbdc231a2f3754daff53508d60473e2f7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636701293095467499&sdata=mV39FANMRTKaJpLjr8gfo9kKHPyk6%2BAQIG1oEljw5J8%3D&reserved=0">
Public Library Policy Collection</a> unveiled! Created and hosted by CLiC staff with enthusiastic support from ARSL (Association of Small and Rural Libraries). Search and download policies to revise for your needs. Submit policies and help grow the collection.
But first, read the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clicweb.org%2Fpublic-library-policy-collection-unveiled%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cbdc231a2f3754daff53508d60473e2f7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636701293095467499&sdata=pFGuAacbLt6pu1FlMQCCUJS8ObuERgukKoBlGsaMn9k%3D&reserved=0">
full story</a> on this new service created specifically for small and rural libraries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Have a great weekend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Clare<o:p></o:p></span></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>
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<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"><span style="color:#44546A">Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up!</span><span style="color:red"> </span><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup"><span style="color:blue">www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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