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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.</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Michigan library staff: Today is the final day to register for LEAP 2021!
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<i><a href="https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/614ba1c302de2a0498f57453">Registration</a> closes at 5pm!</i>
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<p><b><u>Who:</u></b> ANY and ALL library staff in Michigan, all roles, all library types, all over the state!
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When:</u></b> Thursday, November 4, 9:30am-4:30pm Eastern<br>
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Where:</u></b> Zoom; We’ll utilize both large group and breakout rooms and have a fun, interactive day virtually, safely, and affordably!<br>
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Why:</u></b> Building on the success of LEAP (Libraries Engaging Appreciatively for Positive Change) 2020 last fall, LEAP 2021 will introduce more library staff members from all roles and all types of libraries to Appreciative Inquiry and how to apply it to
community engagement. <br>
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Cost:</u></b> <b>Only $40!</b> <i>This program, valued at more than $400 per person, is highly subsidized by Library of Michigan in order to support Michigan library staff!<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p><b><u>Credit for educators:</u></b> This event is approved for <span class="hscoswrapper">
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH)</span>! The event day provides 6 hours, with an additional up to 9 more for those who participate in the optional monthly coaching sessions!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Want a taste of what Appreciative Inquiry is?
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzW22wwh1J4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzW22wwh1J4</a><br>
Need more info? <a href="https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/leap-2021/">
Visit our webpage</a><br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-style:normal">Questions? Contact Jan at</span></em><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<a href="mailto:engagement@mcls.org"><span style="font-style:normal">engagement@mcls.org</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><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><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><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><o:p></o:p></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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