<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Hello! </span></div><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color:black"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">With the support of grant funding from Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, t</span>he Ypsilanti District Library<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"> seeks</span><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"> a full-time LMSW to further develop our library social work program. </span>Applications are </span>welcomed at the address below, or can be sent to my email.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Lisa<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium";color:black">Lisa Hoenig, Director<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium";color:black">Ypsilanti District Library<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium";color:black">5577 Whittaker Road<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium";color:black">Ypsilanti, MI</span><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium";color:black"> 48197<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium";color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium";color:black">(734) 879-1300<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium";color:rgb(31,73,125)"><a href="http://www.ypsilibrary.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">www.ypsilibrary.org</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><img border="0" width="131" height="66" id="m_936152475462012411m_-1520513663570777640_x0000_i1025" src="cid:ii_1938e06fbcf4ce8e91" alt="Small logo for signature"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">**</p></div></div><div style="text-align:center;font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small" class="gmail_default"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY</span></b></div>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Job Posting: Library Social Worker </span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">(Full Time/40 hours per
week, Non-Union)</span></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Date:<span class="gmail-apple-tab-span"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">January 20, <span style="color:black">2025</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The Ypsilanti District Library is launching an
exciting 3-year grant-funded project to develop a library social work program.
YDL seeks an energetic, community-minded LMSW interested in building an innovative
new service. The Library Social Worker will </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">engage with the community at YDL’s
three locations to help provide information, support, referrals, and
follow-through to people experiencing challenging life circumstances. The
Library Social Worker will help patrons seeking community resources such as
mental health services, substance use services, housing services, food,
educational, and other social services.</span><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">This position will work closely with the YDL staff team using a
community-based approach integrated with the Library’s mission, building
relationships with a diverse library clientele to complement existing social
services and address unmet community needs. The Library Social Worker will also
serve as a resource for library staff, modeling effective techniques for
working with patrons experiencing trauma/secondary trauma, mental health
issues, substance use, unstable housing and other psychosocial needs. </span><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Nature of Work/Responsibilities: </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Under the
general supervision of the Director, and with the support of YDL’s partners
from EMU School of Social Work, the Library Social Worker assists with the
design, implementation, and assessment of the library social work program.
Duties include:</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Identifies and engages with individuals who may benefit from
social service support through outreach, consultation, or referral by library
staff.<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Provides current and relevant information, support, referrals, and
assistance to library patrons experiencing mental health issues, substance use,
unstable housing, or exclusion issues.<b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Provides short-term crisis intervention to help determine needs
and options for patrons in crisis. <b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with community
organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to broaden the
library's social service reach.<b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Organizes workshops, seminars, and outreach campaigns to educate
the public on critical social issues such as mental health, homelessness, and
poverty.<b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Brings in and creates programming that enhances the social
functioning of community members, such as support groups and topical programs.<b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Provides consultation and support to Library staff through
debriefing during and/or after an incident with patrons has occurred.<b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Serves as a resource and model for library staff to work
effectively with challenging patron behaviors.<b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Assists with efforts to evaluate the impact of the social work
program, track outcomes, and produce reports for the Library Board and other
stakeholders.<b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Works collaboratively using a restorative approach with YDL
security staff when police and/or EMS intervention is needed.<b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Stays abreast of professional trends, local news, and community
events to ensure exemplary and responsive services. <b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Provides supervision to social work student interns.<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Other duties as assigned.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications and Necessary
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: </span></b></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) <b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) - State of Michigan<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Prior experience in macro social work, community organizing, or
policy advocacy<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Experience in a library setting desired<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of Washtenaw County’s community resources and social
service agencies preferred<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Passion for public library mission and working to improve the
lives of people across the community<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Enthusiastic commitment to public service <b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ability to maintain confidentiality<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Adheres to the National Association of Social Workers Code of
Ethics<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Contributes to a positive, team-oriented work environment <b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Experience working with diverse populations<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Deep understanding of racial equity and social justice principles<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated leadership ability; previous experience providing
supervision to social work students desired<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ability to use metrics and statistics to assess services and
measure their impact<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Strong organization and time management skills with exceptional
attention to detail<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ability to work both independently without close oversight as well
as a team player who productively engages with others<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ability to think creatively and adapt to change<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated ability to organize work and set priorities <b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Grant-writing experience desirable<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Reliability and flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as
needed</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Must possess a valid driver’s license</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Salary/ Benefits:<span class="gmail-apple-tab-span"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">$60,000 annual salary.<b> </b>YDL
offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, 12
paid holidays,<b> </b>family health/vision/dental insurance, and contribution
to a MERS retirement plan.<span class="gmail-apple-tab-span"> </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Timeline:<span class="gmail-apple-tab-span"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Position to start by
April 1, 2025; initial grant period runs through December 31, 2027. <span style="color:black"></span></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">To apply</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">, send resume, cover letter, and completed application form
(available online at </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.ypsilibrary.org" style="color:blue">www.ypsilibrary.org</a><span style="color:black">) by </span>Tuesday, February 11, <span style="color:black">to:<b>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">5577 Whittaker Road<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197<b> </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><b><br></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><i>Th</i></span></span><i style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">e Ypsilanti District Library is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce, and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, or age. YDL has an internal workgroup dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the goal of a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels, of the citizens we serve, to support a more equitable future for all.</span></i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><b><br></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><div class="gmail-yj6qo"></div><div class="gmail-adL"><br></div>
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