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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Online Courses Necessary for State Aid and Library Staff Certification Available
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Library of Michigan has released all modules necessary for libraries and library staff to complete State Aid to Public Libraries Applications as well as Library Staff Certification Requirements.
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<b>LM recommends that you complete these in a timely manner to ensure all necessary requirements are handled by the March 1 deadline. Please don’t hesitate to work through the online lessons now so you and your library are set for future State Aid payments.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The following courses are all available as online, self-paced modules in the LM Niche Staff Skills Academy. Staff can access the courses through the direct links below or by visiting the LM website at<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce"><span style="color:black">
</span><span style="color:#1155CC">www.michigan.gov/libraryce</span></a> and scrolling to the section titled,
<b><i>LM CE for State Aid and Certification</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">For full details on Class Size requirements for libraries as part of the State Aid process visit the</span><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Libraries_Application_Process_544008_7.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">State Aid Application Process Document</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> and review Part B, Section III Class Size Requirements. Libraries can locate details
for specific class sizes and read the requirements related to these courses. Visit the</span><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/LIBRARYCERTIFICATION"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Library Staff Certification</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> process page for details on requirements for that program.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-230400--,00.html"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">New Director Workshop Pathway</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
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An online version of a previous in person event. The online version is for public library directors needing to meet State Aid requirements.
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Staff needing this should complete it by March 1</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red"> in order for the library to meet State Aid requirements if they were provided
a waiver last year. The New Director Workshop is required to be completed within one year of initial directorship appointment.
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</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#323232">See the</span><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Libraries_Application_Process_544008_7.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#323232">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">State Aid to Public Libraries Application Process Document Section III Class Size Requirements</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#323232"> for full details on this requirement.
You do not need to notify LM you completed this. LM can see completion records on the back end of our Niche system.
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#38761D;background:white">TIP!</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#38761D;background:white"> Those required to complete this course should create only one profile in the Niche
system to complete the lessons. If you complete individual pieces under different logins you will not be able to complete the entire pathway and receive your certificate without taking the individual parts multiple times.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-503847--,00.html"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Advanced Director Workshop Pathway</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
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A newly released online version of a previous in person course is available for directors of Class 4, 5, 6 libraries.
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Staff needing this should complete it by March 1</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red"> in order for the library to meet State Aid requirements if they were provided
a waiver last year. For new directors of Class 4, 5, or 6 libraries this is required to be completed within 2 years of initial appointment.
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</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#323232">See the</span><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Libraries_Application_Process_544008_7.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#323232">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">State Aid to Public Libraries Application Process Document Part B, Section III Class Size Requirements</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#323232"> for full details on
this requirement. You do not need to notify LM you completed this. LM can see completion records on the back end of our Niche system.
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#38761D;background:white">TIP!</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#38761D;background:white"> Those required to complete this course should create only one profile in the Niche
system to complete the lessons. If you complete individual pieces under different logins you will not be able to complete the entire pathway and receive your certificate without taking the individual parts multiple times.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-308787--,00.html"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Beginning Workshop</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
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A newly released online version of a previous in person training event now available for any library staff without a MLS needing to meet certification requirements for Levels 3 & 4.
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Staff requiring Level 3 or 4 certification should complete this by March 1</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red"> in order for their library to meet State Aid requirements
if their library received a waiver last year. <br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#323232">You do not need to notify LM you completed this. LM can see completion records on the back end of our Niche system</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#38761D;background:white">TIP!</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#38761D;background:white"> Those required to complete this course should create only one profile in the Niche
system to complete the lessons. If you complete individual pieces under different logins you will not be able to complete the entire pathway and receive your certificate without taking the individual parts multiple times.<br>
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Questions about these new courses? Contact
</span></b><a href="mailto:LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<br>
517-335-1507 | <a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><br>
<a href="callto:whites29@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Call me on Teams</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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