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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This is a reminder about the <b>
December Monthly Library Law Spotlight Webinar this Friday, 12/17/2021 10am – 11:30 am</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white">Libraries and schools in Michigan and across the country are being targeted by groups challenging books and materials that discuss subjects as diverse as "Teen Legal Rights,"
and "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl." Many challenged titles are ones involving LBGTQ+ themes. This session will discuss intellectual freedom in libraries, and how libraries can prepare for a materials challenge. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Deborah Caldwell Stone, Director of the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom will be presenting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please join us! Register at <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2178">
https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2178</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The session will be recorded.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Also, below are two information sheets available from LM on handling book challenges as well as some basic background on First Amendment issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Book_Challenges_Censorship__Michigan_Public_Libraries_742861_7.pdf">Book Challenges, Censorship, & Michigan Public Libraries</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Handling_Materials_Reconsideration_Challenges_and_Censorship_a_Checklist_742860_7.pdf">Handling Material Reconsideration, Book Challenges and Censorship,
a Checklist<o:p></o:p></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We look forward to seeing you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Clare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">MembielaC@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your
attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the
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