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<p><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This message is shared with other email distribution lists, please excuse cross-posting.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1D1D1D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">As the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) prepares to embark on a strategic planning process in 2023, we want to engage with the library community in Indiana and Michigan through a series of Community
Conversations.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1D1D1D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This engagement process is an opportunity to hear from our community – staff from libraries and affiliated associations and organizations throughout Indiana and Michigan - about their aspirations and concerns. The
knowledge gathered will help inform MCLS's future priorities as we plan how to serve you more fully over the next several years. You don’t need to be an expert; come share your perspective!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1D1D1D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We will facilitate 12 virtual Community Conversations via Zoom between Feb. 6 and 18 at a variety of times.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Some
conversations have filled, but spaces are still available in several sessions.</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Conversations are open to
any library staff in any type of library in Indiana and Michigan. For more information, including dates, times, and links to register, please visit</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.mcls.org/engagement/community-conversations-2023" title="https://www.mcls.org/engagement/community-conversations-2023"><span style="color:#000417">https://www.mcls.org/engagement/community-conversations-2023</span></a>.
Once you register, you will receive a link to join us. Spots are limited, so reserve your space today!</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1D1D1D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We look forward to engaging with you!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1D1D1D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Pamela Seabolt</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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