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<p class="MsoNormal">Great question Dave. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I wanted to make sure folks saw the opportunity here that the Connecticut State Library is offering across the country if you are really interested in thinking ahead about the future of libraries.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development's Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant #RE-250063-OLS-21 in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learning-Unlearning-Relearning Through Strategic Foresight -- Built on a vision of developing learning experiences that help you to be “fueled by foresight” in all that you do – this unique training program is presented in partnership
with Kedge and The Futures School. It emerged from a growing realization among leaders and organizations that success in the 21st century landscape of rapid change means we must embrace new pathways to the future. In other words, we need to foster mindsets
and skills that help us to seize untapped possibilities and opportunities. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You have the opportunity to participate in this IMLS grant funded project. With tangible results and a repeatable framework, you’ll be on your way to developing a foresight mindset and skillset, ensuring you are primed for market-leading
innovation, successful opportunity development, and revenue-generating futures intelligence. Ultimately, you will learn a strategic framework that enables you to continuously learn-unlearn-relearn to lead discussion and action in the transformation of libraries.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more about the program here <a href="https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/FuturesSchool/About">
https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/FuturesSchool/About</a> (Video about the school, agenda, and more.)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Midwest Cohort<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">July 12-14, 2022 (ET)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is a 3-day virtual professional development opportunity.
<span style="color:red"> You must be able to commit to the full 3-day program. Please note all sessions are virtual. Each day we will join together for the following times.<br>
</span>8:30 am - 12 pm | Morning Session -- 12 - 1:30 pm | Break -- 1:30 - 5 pm | Afternoon Session<span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(FYI -- I will say this is a VERY INTENSE 3-day event. It is a full day, 8:30-5pm, online and you have to be present and work in groups a lot of this time. If this does not sound like what you want to do with 3 days of your life that is
okay, just don’t apply and commit to a spot. S. White)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library Development Manager<br>
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<br>
<a href="mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov">Whites29@michigan.gov</a> 517-335-1507 | <a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan">
www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Dave Ewick via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 3, 2022 11:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mich-Lib (michlib-l@mcls.org) <michlib-l@mcls.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Trends question<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hello –<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I’m curious what are the most relevant and/or interesting articles/books/etc. that you’ve come across recently? Don’t feel a need to limit yourselves to the “normal” library sources. I’m interested in broadening
my view and felt that you would be a good resource to tap. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For example, I recently read “The Library as Infrastructure” by and found it fascinating (attached). If you reply directly to me I will collate and post a summary of responses. Also, the IFLA trend report
is a great roundup of what’s ahead for us. (attached) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Stay safe & be well my friends!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dave Ewick<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Head of Information Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">734-397-0999, ext 1112<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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