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<h1>ALA<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Supporting Teen Services: Fostering Community, Programming, and Outreach eCourse<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Monday, 8/2/2021 - Sunday, 8/29/2021<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Additional Details and Registration: <a href="https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/supporting-teen-services-fostering-community-programming-and-outreach-ecourse">
https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/supporting-teen-services-fostering-community-programming-and-outreach-ecourse</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">More and more public libraries recognize that for their library to remain relevant to teens they must consider the way teens desire to interact, create, and drive their own library experience. Teenagers enter the library with a unique set
of needs, expectations, and capacities that make them a vital and distinctive user group. To serve this population effectively, it’s not enough to know how to answer their reference questions or acquire YA novels—you need to be able to work <i>with</i> teens,
not just for them or alongside them.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Offering a fresh perspective on teen services, this course covers everything from programs, psychology, and physical spaces to collections and getting buy-in from young adult patrons.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whether you are an experienced teen librarian seeking to revitalize your practice, or are new to serving teens, you will find this course beneficial. Jennifer Velásquez, Teen Services Coordinator for the San Antonio Public Library, teaches
you how to use teen personalities, psychology, and innovative communication strategies to enhance your services and help teens take ownership of their library.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Remember, the <b>LM CE Stipend</b> might reimburse conference or course fees. Check details on how to apply:
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov%2FCEstipend&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc65fc69f0f044df1194c08d9275edbf6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637584111401423593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=qFcJNJ4TSQ5i05UGt6LOsaqurRpaultZG2O3Z7GVbOc%3D&reserved=0">
www.Mi.gov/CEstipend</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The American Library Association (ALA) is accepting applications for
<b>Class of 2022 ALA Emerging Leaders</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The ALA Emerging Leaders program is a leadership development program that enables newer library workers from across the country and Canada to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure,
and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is August 30, 2021. Learn more and apply:
<a href="https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/leadership/emergingleaders/">https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/leadership/emergingleaders/</a><br>
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<span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Resources</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A full list of <b>Library of Michigan webinars</b> available are
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventList.jsp&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc65fc69f0f044df1194c08d9275edbf6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637584111401423593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=m1ECC%2F3fjLgJiKWwplglkykTGbeW5l6j594akFRLSm8%3D&reserved=0">
on LM’s CE Registration Site</a>. LM Archived Webinars can also be found at: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2F0%2C9327%2C7-381-88855_89737-301245--%2C00.html&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc65fc69f0f044df1194c08d9275edbf6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637584111401423593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=bm70U6Vs05uUl9uu9uD9X%2FM7rgwOeaFAwXw81zhhsZ4%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245--,00.html</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Let's Move in Libraries</b> is a national project supporting healthy living in public libraries. Through its website and newsletter, Let's Move in Libraries helps librarians discover new program ideas, partnership possibilities, and
innovative practices to empower and educate community members. Physical and mental well-being, movement, food security, health equity, and collaboration are among the topics addressed in the monthly newsletter, resource guide, and ever-growing collection of
success stories curated by Let's Move in Libraries and available at no cost. Learn more, subscribe to the newsletter, and connect by social media:
<a href="https://letsmovelibraries.org/">https://letsmovelibraries.org/</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News: <o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://cpa.ds.npr.org/michigan/audio/2021/07/SS_20210708_Fitzgerald_Music_Education.mp3">COVID-19 reminded us that we love art and music, but student access varies drastically by zip code</a> - Michigan Radio Stateside (Podcast)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://digital.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pnum=16&edid=31b9bec4-b148-4edc-a655-8ddae038ae0e&isshared=true">Recruit, Retain, and Engage: UFL webinar highlights strategies for cultivating
younger library advocates</a> – American Libraries, July/August 2021<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://digital.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pnum=7&edid=31b9bec4-b148-4edc-a655-8ddae038ae0e&isshared=true">A Little Light to See By: Self-renewal and institutional impact go hand in hand</a>
– editorial by ALA Ex. Director Tracie D. Hall, American Libraries, July/August 2021<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Take care,<span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
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