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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="#link_2"><span style="color:#006EB6">Library of Michigan Renews Statewide Membership in United for Libraries
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="#link_3"><span style="color:#006EB6">Upcoming Trustee Training Opportunities</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="#link_5"><span style="color:#006EB6">Tips to Make Your Virtual Meetings a Success and Meet Pandemic Order Requirements</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="#link_8"><span style="color:#006EB6">Library of Michigan Foundation Year End Appeal</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="#link_13"><span style="color:#006EB6">Stay Connected</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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back to the Library of Michigan's (LM) Trustee Times. Michigan’s public libraries have been hard at work keeping their patrons supported with a continuation of services during the pandemic, while maintaining safe and healthy workplaces for everyone. Throughout
2020 the LM has increased the number of available resources and training to help meet the challenges facing the Michigan library community. And we know that as trustees, you have been busy learning new information to help steer your libraries forward. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Public libraries across the state have been working diligently to implement new services, create COVID plans, as well as navigate many
new requirements related to the pandemic. We hope you continue to make use of resources and information we can provide for you as a trustee. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This month we are featuring tips to help you with virtual board meetings and trainings, along with additional resources to help you continue
your service as a public library trustee with confidence and skill. We are here to serve the Michigan library community. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2F0%2C9327%2C7-381--52099--%2C00.html%23sls&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323823734%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9jneQA5uGCbYViIxFc%2FW6vtrUzC%2FcAr109UeiO9uAhk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">Library
Development staff</span></a> at the LM with questions. We look forward to serving you! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a name="link_2"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB7">Library of Michigan Renews Statewide Membership in United for Libraries
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you know that you have trustee training resources and support at your fingertips? The LM provides statewide membership in United for Libraries (UFL) to all public libraries in Michigan. Access is for trustees, all library staff, as well as friends of the
library. UFL is the American Library Association (ALA) division that represents trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations. Member resources include high quality information specifically geared to the responsibilities of a public library trustee. There
are many useful training resources and more, available to help you grow your knowledge and skills as a library trustee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Short Takes for Trustees</span></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, a series of 10 short videos (8-10 minutes each) that can be shown during Trustee meetings to
stimulate discussion about the important role that Trustees play in the governance of their libraries.
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<em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Trustee Academy</span></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, a series of online courses to help Trustees become exceptionally proficient in their roles on behalf
of their libraries. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Practical guides, toolkits, sample policies, tips sheets, and more, on topics from director evaluation to insurance.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Access to current and archived webinars sponsored by UFL on a variety of topics.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Discussion Forums to share and connect with trustees across the country.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To access UFL visit <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323833700%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hSlwg5yW3yv5k9wQSYZwv375YoQI2bAd8N9q3Fr6Iq0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">www.ala.org/united</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Click on the STATEWIDE ACCESS-FIND YOUR STATE blue bar<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">REGISTER to use the resources <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">For future access simply login to your account under MICHIGAN <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Following are some of upcoming training sessions to help you learn more about your role as a public library trustee: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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scheduled for 10:00 am ET, Friday, December 18. Remote work is becoming a fact of life - even in libraries. This presentation is a Q&A with two prominent Michigan attorneys working with public libraries throughout the state. LM hosts a Library Law Spotlight each
month focusing on topics of interest to the library community. You can find more details and register for this free webinar on the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D340&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323843646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=fHaTpk3UQidvqNComues0D5DgF32b8qWArgPfTfpiBo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">LM web site</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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be found on our website. Need extra help with registration? Email us at <a href="mailto:LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov</span></a> or call 517-335-1517. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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archive page</span></a>. Several recordings can be found in the Library Law section of this page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">will
be presented by WebJunction on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 3:00 pm ET. You can <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fproactive-advocacy-communication-library-trustees-staff.html&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323853603%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=GCfgac7dyyWC2t3zXosoidFUjXjFyEm37nyNvuA0OuY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">register
online here</span></a> to attend or you can visit the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323863559%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=DodTxwffFIqizFn8ogU2Ib2s1EQbIou2AEp6bkT47Gk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">WebJunction site</span></a> later
to view the recording. This one-hour webinar will explore communication tools and strategies for boards and library staff to be better prepared for unknown changes and is presented in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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amendments to the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flegislature.mi.gov%2Fdoc.aspx%3Fmcl-Act-267-of-1976&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323863559%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=vjpmU1VOQdgBEX6WAO6NmMi5LHx712PW96cPUhZ6p6Y%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">Open
Meetings Act (OMA)</span></a>, MCL 15.261 et. Seq, have specified circumstances under which public bodies may hold public meetings virtually (or remotely). These amendments make significant changes to the way virtual attendance was handled pre-pandemic, so
it is strongly recommended that boards become familiar with the new requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">READ</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">the Statute! </span></strong> As board members you
should already be familiar with the OMA. The virtual attendance/meeting requirements (<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flegislature.mi.gov%2Fdoc.aspx%3Fmcl-15-263&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323863559%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=yvgqkNh%2FnygZjDDB1DIYCuOtdMuHwWGs%2Fh3jmCXd0Lw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">MCL
15.263</span></a>, <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flegislature.mi.gov%2Fdoc.aspx%3Fmcl-15-263a&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323873519%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5hylJi81vljOFeH5qEPEY5x9vDFaWP8b%2Fh7JjrHQWto%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">MCL
15.263a</span></a> are a significant change to prior understanding of what was permitted. (The changes are NOT YET reflected in the Open Meetings Handbook published by the Attorney General’s office).
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Law Firm of Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith released a <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fosterswift.com%2Fcommunications-new-requirements-open-meetings-act.html&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323873519%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=c3%2BQOjeb11fbgN6BkBtCjOFenr9H6mTK5oQFQPv7CGY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">summary
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Michigan Township Association has information on the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigantownships.org%2Fdownloads%2Fmta_township_meetings_and_facilities_after_dhhs_ordernov_18.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637431283323883475%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ww7P7jyQ7bGrrxolHP8BWoNe4fa2yjQw67G%2Boc%2BeEeM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">new
amendments</span></a> and <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigantownships.org%2Fdownloads%2Fmta_giving_notice_for_electronic_meetings_of_township_public_bodies_under_pa_228_oct_23_2020.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637431283323883475%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FFL6CHSnYA7RuRUOzd0tAW9v3Ny50WUfGXhjiJeV%2Fjo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">notice
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">REVIEW relevant policies and procedures!</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> The amendments require different noticing and in-meeting procedures
than in-person meetings. Amend your current practices to reflect the new requirements. For example, after December 31, 2020, members can no longer attend meetings remotely UNLESS they:
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Have a medical condition that prohibits them from attending in-person,
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">CHOOSE your virtual meeting program carefully!</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Many online meeting options provide a free version. However, the
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Accommodates enough members and participants to satisfy the OMA requirement that no person wishing to attend would be prevented from attending. If your free version permits only 50 or less, that
may be an issue. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provides appropriate meeting-time options. Free versions often limit the meeting time to less than an hour, which realistically is not enough for most public meetings.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provides options for anonymous participation. Participants can’t be required to identify themselves to the organizer of the meeting in order to participate (per the OMA).
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provides telephone and online participation options. This permits constituents with no or limited Internet the option of attending. It is not absolutely required, but if you are a library in an
area with sparce or uneven Internet service, having a call-in option is likely a must-have.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Has options for accommodations for hearing-impaired and sight-impaired participants. Most common products will have information on their website or in their user assistance materials that discuss
assistive technology and accommodation. If not, call them to find out what is possible. Are transcripts available, captioning? Is their product optimized for compatibility with screen readers?
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PRACTICE</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ahead of time to familiarize members with program
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">DISCUSS virtual protocol with members.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Members should be on camera. Camera shouldn’t be pointed at the ceiling
or the wall, or their back. They shouldn’t eat while meeting (or mute microphone if they do), they should be engaged and not watching TV or on their phones, etc. <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">CHECK BACKGROUNDS! </span></strong>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">KNOW how to handle a “Zoom Bombing”</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> or similar interference. Many common meeting platforms have information
on their sites that discuss security features and options that can be put in place to deter and minimize the possibility of a “bombing.” Zoom has <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.zoom.us%2Fkeep-uninvited-guests-out-of-your-zoom-event%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323893435%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ocmOYtO4O2odxfHqBXNt2E7%2B2vDHUGt4IMium0vJNkY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006EB6">helpful
information</span></a> on a user blog. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7">
<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PLAN AHEAD</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – Prepare the announcements that need to be made in accordance with the new OMA amendments, and place
them on a slide or document page that could be shared with participants while verbal announcements are made. This ensures important information is received by participants and provides additional accommodations to hearing impaired participants.
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ENLIST technical assistance</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> to aid participants during the meeting with technical problems.
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PREPARE a list of rules for members of the public</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> participating (behavior rules such as remaining muted except
during public comment, rules for public comment, if they have to sign up for public comment, how much time, etc.). Make it clear what the ramifications are if rules are not followed (such as being kicked off meeting, etc.). DISPLAY these rules at the beginning
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">REMEMBER,</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> the most important thing in a virtual meeting is making sure every board member can HEAR one other AND
members of the attending public can HEAR everything being said. Members should be reminded to speak clearly, state their name before commenting, or make a motion (or the secretary or president should repeat (Mr. Smith has motioned X, is there a second? Or,
Mr. S has motioned for X, and Ms. Y has seconded). ROLE CALL VOTING should be employed or every vote so that it is very clear which member voted for which item.
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WATCH OUT</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> for members and/or participants talking over each other. ASK people to repeat anything that may not
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">UPLOAD</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> all documents displayed at the meeting to the board meeting page on the library website. Anything that
would have been provided at an “in-person” meeting should be posted to the website. OMA amendments REQUIRE that an agenda is posted (if there is an agenda).
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ANNOUNCE</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> at the start of a meeting if the meeting is being recorded.
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Zoom bombings</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Check out this <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosla.org%2Fcontent.cfm%2Fid%2Ftrustee_toolkit_hiring_a_new_library_director&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637431283323913343%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nsp0RyfYEEqYLMEXekzfgQxfknuV98GcyKMa8sCS0n4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:white">Toolki</span><span style="color:white">t</span></a> from
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training sessions for approximately 12,000 members of the Michigan library community. New and innovative trainings were identified to cover a wide range of topics in response to critical needs across the state due to the pandemic. Training sessions were dedicated
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has supported libraries throughout this pandemic. The load and stress would have been so much heavier without the knowledge, resources, and support provided.” </span></em> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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from their state library as we're getting from the Library of Michigan. It is one of the things really making Michigan shine right now.”</span></em> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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will assure libraries continue to thrive and to provide critical services as part of the state’s recovery. To make a year end gift, visit: <u><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate-usa.keela.co%2Fdonation-form&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Cb964288deded4d22d09c08d89c5ffa45%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637431283323923303%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Fhs02Xs9cYn4rb%2BtvvAvt02FsiTeoZRyZFp260FDnqQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fdonate-usa.keela.co%2fdonation-form&data=04%7c01%7cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7c22eb7ec807d4454d20d608d89ae46e20%7cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7c0%7c0%7c637429653168985333%7cunknown%7ctwf"><span style="color:#006EB6">https://donate-usa.keela.co/donation-form</span></a></u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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