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<p style="margin-bottom:8.25pt">Please share with your Friends of the Library members.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:8.25pt">United for Libraries will present a free webinar for members on Baker & Taylor’s Sustainable Shelves program Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Register
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-events.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F6816049447065%2FWN_tZtQJHAIQV2Pe-1JCFM6eg&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C929717c9bc3945ce4d1508d88d94688b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637415015840789464%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=UbDE40jjfOzEX%2BY2%2FOA7Z24bTwCzTfz%2F%2Bzpu%2F4SQk%2F0%3D&reserved=0">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.25pt">Baker & Taylor has teamed up with United for Libraries to offer a program with special benefits for participating United members. Sustainable Shelves, a weeding and book resale service, provides a simple path for libraries, Friends
groups, and affiliated organizations to turn weeded, unwanted, and donated books into money for their library. This webinar will cover:
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</span></span></span><![endif]>How the Sustainable Shelves program works<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>How to use your credits toward member dues<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>The benefits of choosing a sustainable weeding option for your library and community<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>How to enroll<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.25pt">The webinar is free and will last one hour. Register
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-events.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F6816049447065%2FWN_tZtQJHAIQV2Pe-1JCFM6eg&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C929717c9bc3945ce4d1508d88d94688b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637415015840799421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=XdgPNPxIrNOOcGirmIejxJtGEl3ESZEAcCVO8F47IVQ%3D&reserved=0">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.25pt"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.baker-taylor.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C929717c9bc3945ce4d1508d88d94688b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637415015840799421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Fh40v8bE120kq8z9fLqWA1yMABiGU%2FD7wpwCL2YCPNw%3D&reserved=0">Baker
& Taylor</a> is a premier provider of books, digital content and technology solutions that helps libraries improve community outcomes through literacy and learning. Baker & Taylor is part of Follett Corporation, a trusted global source of books, digital content
and technologies that help inspire learning and shape education.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8.25pt"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C929717c9bc3945ce4d1508d88d94688b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637415015840799421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=j%2BMSMRbCrfIYwYk0aT7tYTuzEyzRoA5Hgx%2F3aTU9vhQ%3D&reserved=0">United
for Libraries</a><u>: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations</u>, is a division of the American Library Association with approximately 4,000 personal and group members representing hundreds of thousands of library supporters.
United for Libraries supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries, and brings together library trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. To
join, please visit <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C929717c9bc3945ce4d1508d88d94688b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637415015840809374%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=kNB8RZ7Ofl7srIliZg9msDW2y13koudIeYX52uej7PA%3D&reserved=0">
www.ala.org/united</a> or call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">A division of the American Library Association
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">312-280-2160</span><br>
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