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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Please excuse cross-posting and note that this event includes lists that extend beyond Michigan, but the event is for
<b>Michigan library staff only.<o:p></o:p></b></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Register today for Libraries Engaging Appreciatively for Positive Change (LEAP) 2021!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p>On <b>Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021</b>, library staff from libraries of all types around the state of Michigan will gather on Zoom for Libraries Engaging Appreciatively for Positive Change (LEAP) 2021! The event will introduce up to 100 more library staff members
from all roles and all types of libraries to Appreciative Inquiry and how to apply it to community engagement.
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<p style="margin:0in">Here's what just a few more LEAP 2020 participants had to say about the experience:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><i>“Another great training, MCLS and LM! You keep knocking it out of the park. Thank you for finding such intriguing topics and great presenters to share with the library community.”<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
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<b><i>“This was a wonderful workshop and even though it was all day, I felt so energized and inspired afterwards... more than I have in a long time.”<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
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<b><i>“Thank you so much. This work is tremendously meaningful and so helpful. This stuff should be taught in library school!”<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">For more information, <a href="https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/leap-2021/">
visit our webpage</a>. Registration is now open and first-come, first-served. Spots are already being reserved;
<u><a href="https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/614ba1c302de2a0498f57453" target="_blank" title="https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/libraries-engage-appreciatively-for-positive-change-leap-604.html"><span style="color:#6888C9">lock in your spot today!</span></a></u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This project is made possible in part by the
<a href="https://www.imls.gov/" target="_blank">Institute of Museum and Library Services</a>. Additional support is provided by the
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/" target="_blank">Library of Michigan</a>.</span></em><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">Jan Davidson</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Project Manager</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Engagement, Consulting, and Training<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">(517) 492-3811 / toll-free (800) 530-9019 x111<br>
<a href="mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">davidsonj@mcls.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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