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<p class="MsoNormal">The staff of Library Development at Library Michigan has noticed an increase in contact from anxious and stressed library staff, directors and boards concerned about their workplaces not being compliant with Covid-19 workplace requirements.
The document below provides some information for staff, boards and directors on how to determine if a library is compliant, and resources available if there are problems.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Coronavirus Workplace Protections and Available Options for Concerned Employees-
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_Coronavirus_Workplace_Protections_and_Available_Options_for_Concerned_Employees_2020_709634_7.pdf">
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_Coronavirus_Workplace_Protections_and_Available_Options_for_Concerned_Employees_2020_709634_7.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As always, Library of Michigan Library Development staff ( <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89053_89064---,00.html">
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89053_89064---,00.html</a> ) are available to assist with questions!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov">MembielaC@michigan.gov</a></span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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