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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#232333;background:white">Greetings!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#232333;background:white">As part of the Monthly Library Law Spotlight Webinar series,
<b>Wednesday March25, 2020 @ 10:30am</b> there will be a FREE Webinar discussing <b>
Library Law in the Age of the Unexpected<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#232333;background:white">Pandemics, Natural Disasters, and unexpected emergencies create many questions and much confusion regarding certain areas of law which affect Public Libraries. Open Meetings Act, Staff Leave,
Patron Policies and more. This webinar will provide an overview of the top questions regarding Libraries and Law that arise in times of uncertainty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Participants in this webinar will :<br>
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1) Learn about government Emergency Powers & Executive Orders<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2) Learn about policies that can help your library plan for the unexpected.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3) Understand the requirements for holding Board Meetings.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4) Obtain information on staff leave and benefits during an emergency.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">5) Know about other library topics that can be impacted by an emergency.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To register:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=278">https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=278</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Can’t make it, but interested?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The webinar will be recorded and posted on the LM website for later viewing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
<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><span style="font-size:14.0pt">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></span></b></p>
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