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The second Library 2.020 mini-conference: "<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries</span></strong>," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 3pm to 6pm Eastern.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This mini-conference will focus on innovation and innovative thinking in rural, independent, tribal, and other small libraries--as well as the many unique challenges that they face. A diverse array of keynote
panelists and curated presenters will cover topics that will likely include:</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<em>Innovations to provide Internet access and training to rural patrons;</em><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<em>New ways that small libraries can offer services that the big urban libraries offer;</em><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<em>Taking community partnerships to the next level;</em><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<em>How workers from small and rural libraries can easily connect with each other to get ideas and keep innovating;</em><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<em>Novel ways to fund special programs;</em><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<em>Unique "Internet of Things" offers that are tailored to specific communities;</em><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<em>Safety, security, and ways to deal with emergencies when the sheriff's department is far away.</em><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
This event is being organized in partnership with Jim Lynch from <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techsoupforlibraries.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995904589&sdata=755KEQJs%2B6L%2F3yMf%2BwtdFbDqRmFH%2Bu1DF0Zp60CR0nU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
TechSoup for Libraries</a>, Kate Laughlin from the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farsl.info%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995904589&sdata=f7Qndoeg7q4vq9blJZrY4b91b1fNCto%2BWvizCxiv1mw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Association for Rural & Small Libraries</a>, and <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fischool.sjsu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995904589&sdata=mJlGJg0TTawQGM88ZxYim%2BcPDcUdsB7kJifM7zwTbsQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
The School of Information at San José State University</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.<br>
</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsmallruralindependent.eventbrite.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995914541&sdata=2p48iNowSCqPdb%2FkJr3QOPHwbC%2FWGuWfaLMN%2F8lb0Pc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">REGISTER
HERE</a> </span></strong>to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward.<br>
<br>
Please also join this Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The call for proposals is now open
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.library20.com%2Fpage%2Fcall-for-proposals&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995914541&sdata=wo49E6gzgcqjgYcIItQbBR8tYPIz210qHZXPmEqbmMg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
HERE</a>. </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
Everyone is invited to participate in Library 2.0 conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute
presentations, and a closing 30-minute keynote. Register (free) as a member of the Library 2.0 network to be kept informed of future events. Recordings from previous years are available as well as a Library 2.0 YouTube channel. The School of Information at
San José State University is the founding conference sponsor.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Participants are encouraged to use <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Ff%3Dtweets%26vertical%3Ddefault%26q%3Dlibrary2018%26src%3Dtypd&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995914541&sdata=VLCLRSkvzemFzyPVhfzbfFCEQy0Yyq3G6YBOh8cjWxA%3D&reserved=0" target="_self">#library2020</a> and
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Ff%3Dtweets%26vertical%3Ddefault%26q%3Dsmallruralindependent%26src%3Dtypd&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca54dec84ab734abce1b608d7d4fcac1f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637212053995924502&sdata=ksDZEjZLYLo%2F5TD8gWnI2OhPogpvm%2B1XHBLVIzyXBKQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
#smallruralindependent</a> on their social media posts leading up to and during the event.<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">
<img border="0" width="1" height="1" style="width:.0069in;height:.0069in" id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://www.library20.com/xn_resources/widgets/index/gfx/spacer.gif?msgtype=broadcast"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Shannon White<br>
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<br>
<a href="mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Whites29@michigan.gov</span></a> 517-335-1507 |
<a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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