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<p class="MsoNormal">Message from the Association of Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) – for additional information and details, please visit the ARSL web page noted below.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) has announced the
<b>Outstanding in Their Field Leadership Institute</b>. This is a wonderful growth opportunity for a group of library folks that may often feel left out of the professional discussion. The Institute is for library workers who are currently working in rural
and/or small library from various backgrounds and ethnicities. We’re encouraging applications from folks who may not have a Masters in Library and Information Science and maybe not even a college degree. If you love serving your community through librarianship,
and your library has very limited funds for professional development or attendance at conferences; if you’re a library lifer with or without a library degree and you want to up your library game – this Institute is for you. All participant travel, materials,
and instructional expenses (worth approximately $8000) are covered by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you’re interested in learning more about the Institute or know someone who might be a good fit for this opportunity, please visit the ARSL Outstanding in Their Field website at
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<span style="color:#0563C1">https://arsloutstanding.org/</span></a>. Applications are due
<b>February 24th, 2021</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library Development Manager<br>
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<br>
<a href="mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Whites29@michigan.gov</span></a> 517-335-1507 |
<a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a>
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