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<p class="MsoNormal">As we look forward to conference and training opportunities this year, remember that the Library of Michigan Continuing Education stipend applications are currently being reviewed monthly and can be used for virtual events as well as in-person
events. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For virtual conferences or workshops, LM will reimburse the actual cost of registration for accepted applicants up to $500. During these hectic times, it can help to learn from our colleagues about how they are handling the issues and
needs of their communities. Applications must be for events that are <b>AFTER</b> the review date (last day of the month).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please read through the criteria at the link provided here to find answers to your questions first then apply at
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<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/cestipend">https://www.michigan.gov/cestipend</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Some upcoming programs for library staff include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://2021.alaannual.org/">ALA Annual Conference</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.electroniclibrarian.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7Cd6de3b0840f94ed72c5908d89de3d2a7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637432949095997689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=FgUWWougUrmYepKuiYgLHeiSHPWLgRQR3ZdiRFY23hI%3D&reserved=0">Electronic
Resources and Libraries 2021</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infotoday.com%2Fcalendar.asp%23202102&data=04%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7Cd6de3b0840f94ed72c5908d89de3d2a7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637432949095997689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cqhjVc4gGRspxVLuNfU4UR%2Bh08zYlKQoFkCeuA0gKHQ%3D&reserved=0">Find
more to consider on this events calendar</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contact us with further questions you may have about the funding program.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karren Reish<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Grants Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-241-0021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/lsta">www.michigan.gov/lsta</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/sl21">www.michigan.gov/sl21</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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