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<p class="MsoNormal">We are proud to announce that we will be offering a Regional RIPL event here in Lansing on August 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup>!
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<p class="MsoNormal">Are you a data champion in your library? Are you interested in building your evaluation and data use skills? Do you want to learn some very effective techniques for using data to improve library services, for strategic planning or to demonstrate
the importance and impact of your library? If so, this 2 day workshop is for you.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kathy Kosinski and I have both had the opportunity to attend the full RIPL workshop in the past and we can tell you that this workshop is very well organized, jam packed with useful information and collaborative opportunities and was a
pleasure to attend. At 2 days long, this shorter regional version promises to be just as impactful. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This regional event will be open to 50 participants and travel scholarships are available for participants from small and rural libraries.
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#1D2129;background:white">The registration fee is $50 and includes breakfast and lunch both days of the event.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#1D2129;background:white">Some travel stipends (covering the registration fee, transportation, lodging, and meals), provided by </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/USIMLS/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBr9Mgvxzkv8a4CACcVOPUSvPDuPG1LOOuzPYL3dSTqJaLbwJaRWaUMRb5VrUpsRpbcNK3sWw4R0O1C&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBKnhvXLGFLN4W7b1xJI4Jz0iwyu9NYLoX-aCF6wC2dmpR8pz9VQWgUmop3BUh-ADontFfjXaw3r4PEgf_wZqYgBX5IY3b1QQTwkqw763XrqnH-OQzaL4Wyl8ezLk2jC2MSuZeIsttsP5sXWs8_Z_HP-rsOrqrYwupRnLXCT4FUkzh0N6pc1wVKDCDeJrabFHz0vFEuGG051MgUOyjFoF0oexD6trzF4oqqdWMcoiNSgU6nr-cfFEQtOjOZPK88WZ9xNFwJArKJHcmO4175V5UVVG_SBnE9VYIkFRkpRXxScLD5jUxR97W4w_XMlVfPrYsVx2HnvVVyATb5Hg"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#365899;background:white;text-decoration:none">Institute
of Museum and Library Services</span></a> <span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#1D2129;background:white">
and the Library of Michigan, will be available to participants working in small and rural public libraries in the United States. Information about the travel stipend application process will be available on February 4, 2019.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Visit the <a href="https://ripl.lrs.org/mi2019/">event webpage</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">And as always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Joe<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Adobe Caslon Pro Bold",serif;color:#1F497D">Joseph Hamlin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Adobe Caslon Pro Bold",serif;color:#1F497D">Library Data Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D">702 West Kalamazoo St.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D">P.O. Box 30007<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D">Lansing, MI 48909-7507<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D">Ph: 517-335-1501<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D">Fax: 517-335-1522<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D">Email:
<a href="mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov"><span style="color:blue">hamlinj2@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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