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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Applications are now open for Building Equity Based Summers IMLS initiative with the Library of Michigan</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan is participating in the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant-funded national initiative
<b><i>Building Equity Based Summers Through Libraries & Communities</i></b> (BEBS). While this is the first year that Michigan is participating, it is the third year of the project.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Public libraries nationwide offer summer programs and services for learning and leisure. These programs aim to engage youth and adults meaningfully throughout the summer months. BEBS will empower library staff to weave equity into their
summer library programs, and beyond.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>The goals of BEBS are</u>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">To provide a shared language of equity.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">To provide library staff with the knowledge and confidence to create equitable summer programs and services.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">To promote equity across the communities served by their library.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Library of Michigan will be offering a series of discussions in Spring 2025, in partnership with The Indiana State Library.
<b>Each state is seeking five public libraries</b> to participate. <b>Each participating library will be represented by a team of 2-3 staff members</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Libraries may send staff from across departments, including administration (directors, assistant directors, etc.), Youth Services and/or Adult Services staff, programming and/or summer library coordinators, and outreach staff. Special
consideration will be given to teams that <i>include at least one</i> administrator or other library changemaker, though many factors will be considered.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">BEBS participants will work with the state library Youth Services Consultants from Indiana and Michigan as well as each other to consider summer programs through an equity-based lens, including exploration of how equitable their current
programs are, whether their equity goals are being achieved, and what impact summer programs are having on those that need them most.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Each participating library will receive a $500 stipend</b> to support its participation, upon completion of the training series. This money may be used to support equity work in your library in a variety of ways.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Participation in the BEBS initiative <b>will</b> <b>require</b> of all team members</u>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Participation in 6 meetings, including one 1-hour orientation, four 2-hour learning and discussion sessions, and one 1.5-hour wrap-up and reflection, with other Indiana and Michigan participants. All dates
and times are listed below<b>*</b>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Participation in periodic online check-in meetings with other cohort members over the following year (not likely to exceed 2-3 meetings, dates TBD) to idea-share, troubleshoot, support one another, and to
discuss equity work with an eye on how they might implement changes to their 2026 summer programs.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Work within your library and community to begin to consider and assess your existing and planned summer programs and services through an equity lens.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75in"><b>*</b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The virtual sessions will run weekly for 6 weeks on Thursday afternoons:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>February 27 - <b>Orientation</b> - 1:30-2:30pm ET (60 mins)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>March 6, 13, 20, & 27 - <b>Learning & Discussion sessions</b> - 1:30-3:30 ET (2 hours) <o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>April 3 - <b>Wrap-up & Reflection</b> - 1:30-3:00pm ET (90 mins)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you are interested in being part of this project, all team members from each library must complete this application by close of business on
<b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Wednesday, December 4</span></b>:
<a href="https://forms.gle/nCMw9bgPviPJ7Vfs8">https://forms.gle/nCMw9bgPviPJ7Vfs8</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u>Note</u></i>: <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
Each staff member who wishes to participate should complete the application individually</span>. Please discuss who wishes to participate at your library before applying, and gain permissions from any supervisors, as necessary.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is expected to be a competitive process, and not all applicants may be selected. We are looking for a diverse group of cohort members representing all library and community sizes, various geographic areas, and various demographic
community compositions. Applicants will be notified of selection decisions by Friday, December 20, 2024.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Learn more</u>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">BEBS website:<a href="https://equitybasedsummers.org/"> https://equitybasedsummers.org/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">BEBS IMLS grant:<a href="https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/re-252358-ols-22"> https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/re-252358-ols-22</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">History of the BEBS project:<a href="https://equitybasedsummers.org/meet-bebs/history/"> https://equitybasedsummers.org/meet-bebs/history/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please contact Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator at the Library of Michigan, at
<a href="mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov">LancasterC5@Michigan.gov</a> with any questions. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>This project is made possible with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2E74B5;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
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