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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are looking for a space to share and network with other library staff from rural and small libraries across the country then ARSL is a great fit for you! This national organization provides resources, training and development for
all levels of library staff working in libraries like yours from Maine to California.
<a href="https://www.arsl.org/">https://www.arsl.org/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Take a look at the upcoming ARSL virtual conference <a href="https://www.arsl.org/2020-conference-main-page">
https://www.arsl.org/2020-conference-main-page</a> to be held September 28-October 2.
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<p class="MsoNormal">ARSL is a great space to explore outside the Michigan library community and learn how other public libraries just like yours support their communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Also, our own John Clexton, Director of the Gladwin District Library, is running for Vice-President/President Elect. If you are a current ARSL member don’t forget to check out all the 2021 ARSL Candidate Statements and vote in the current
election that ends tonight.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
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