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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Registration is now open for a new virtual training for Michigan library staff on creating a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>digital<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>literacy<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>learning<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>plan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for
library staff, offered by MCLS in partnership with the Library of Michigan. This workshop is being offered multiple times through April and May to accommodate smaller participation limits in each session, which will allow for plenty of personal attention and
lots of interactive small group activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">“Unlocking the Secrets of a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Digital<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Literacy<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Learning<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Plan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for
Library Staff” is designed to equip you with the tools and a process to help you build a learning<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>plan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>around technology and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>digital<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>literacy<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>skills
for library staff. If you wish your library had such a learning<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>plan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in place, but you’re not sure where to start or how to organize it, then this workshop is for you! Developing
a learning<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>plan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is essential in empowering staff to develop<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>digital<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>literacy and technology
skills. In this four-hour virtual workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>digital<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>learning<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>plan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for
their library that includes how to leverage collective strengths to build skills and how to incorporate technology competencies and create activities to help staff successfully achieve their<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>digital<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>literacy<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">This workshop is designed primarily for public library staff who have some responsibility or involvement in staff training. The workshop is designed to be interactive and will include small group activities in breakout rooms, and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>the
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<span style="color:black">Registration is just $15 and, because it is funded by the Library of Michigan, is open to Michigan Library staff. Each workshop will run from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern with a 45-minute lunch break. This workshop will only be available
as live virtual instruction. At the completion of the workshop, continued support will be provided to participants in the form of six monthly virtual coaching calls. This continued support will be completely voluntary and for the purpose of gaining support
in creation and implementation of a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>digital<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>literacy learning<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>plan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for participants’
own libraries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">For more information and workshop dates, please visit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/foundations-digital-literacy-2020/"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/foundations-digital-literacy-2020/</span></a>.
To register, please visit the MCLS Store at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://store.mcls.org" title="https://store.mcls.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://store.mcls.org</span></a>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">For any questions, please contact Pam Seabolt at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">seaboltp@mcls.org</span></a>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="color:black">This project is made possible in part by the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.imls.gov/"><i><span style="color:#0563C1">Institute of Museum and Library Services</span></i></a><i>,
with additional funding provided by the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/"><i><span style="color:#0563C1">State of Michigan</span></i></a><i>.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Pamela Seabolt</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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