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going beyond regular business with a focus on learning about the future you would like to see for Indiana and Michigan libraries.
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host in February to gather input for a new strategic plan.</span></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mary Ruthko</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(she/her)</span></div>
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