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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Library of Michigan is offering a two-part training for Trustees.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Part 1: <b>Library Trustee 101</b>- on <b>November 12, 10:00am-11:00am</b> will cover the basics of library trustee service. If you are a new library trustee, or an experienced trustee that will be working with new trustees, or a library
director that will be orienting new trustees, this session will provide the “must knows” of Public Library Trustee service.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Participants in this session will :<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:#333333;background:white">1)Learn the duties and responsibilities of Library Trustees</span><span style="color:#333333"><br>
<span style="background:white">2) Understand the library's role as a public entity.</span><br>
<span style="background:white">3) Know where to find additional information and answers to questions that they may have as they adjust to their new positions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To register for this webinar, go to <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=337">
https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=337</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Part2: <b>Library Trustee 102- Advanced Trustees</b>- <b>November 19, 10:00am-11:00am</b> will cover more complex trustee work- Personnel issues, Open Meetings Act, and forging a good relationship with other board members as well as the
library director. If you are a seasoned trustee, a new trustee with the basic training, or a director looking to foster better board relations, this session will include tips and information on managing some of the complex situations public library boards
face.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Participants in this webinar will:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">1)Learn the requirements of the Open Meetings Act and why it is important.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2)Explore trustee responsibilities with respect to personnel, public finance and politics.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3)Obtain tips on building and maintaining good relationships with the director and fellow board members.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To register for this webinar, go to <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=338">
https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=338</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Speakers:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Special Guest: Shirley Bruursema, Chair, Kent District Library Board of Trustees<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We hope you can join us!<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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