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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">The countdown is on for MLA’s
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MLA 2020 Virtual Conference</a>, October 28-29.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">
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We are excited to gather virtually with the Michigan library community next month and we don't want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to attend because of financial reasons.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">MLA provides close to $10,000 annually for librarians and support staff at any Michigan library to attend MLA events. There are two specific funds that provide scholarships – the MLA Education Fund and the
MLA/MALC Academic Library Fund. Individual members of MLA are eligible for MLA Education Fund and MLA/MALC Academic Library Fund scholarships.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">Scholarship applications are due this Friday, September 25. The application forms are very short and simple!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">Don't miss out on attending MLA 2020 Virtual Conference or Fall Institute for Youth Services! If you need financial support to attend, learn more and apply online:
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">Continuing education stipends are also available through the Library of Michigan Library Continuing Education Program. (Our thanks to Karren Reish for this info!)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">Michigan public, academic and school library staff are eligible to apply for funds to attend MLA 2020 Virtual or Fall Institute.
<b>Applications are due September 30.</b></span><b><o:p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">View complete program details, eligibility and criteria, and apply:
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;">Visit the MLA website to learn more about MLA 2020 Virtual Conference and Fall Institute for Youth Services and register today!
<b>Early Bird Rates expire Friday, September 25.</b></span><o:p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></o:p></p>
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3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100<br>
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