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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Welcome to the Continuing Education Round-Up! The Library of Michigan is excited to offer a monthly, curated list of continuing education (CE) opportunities from LM, around Michigan, and beyond.
In the spirit of sharing information and supporting all Michigan library workers with quality CE opportunities, the LM CE Round-Up will feature professional development resources inside, adjacent to, and outside of the library world. We know we could never
feature all the amazing content and opportunities available to support staff development and organizational learning. But that’s no reason not to try to get the word out! If you know of a great training, event, or resource, please feel free to contact me directly.
I’d love to hear from you! Let’s keep learning together! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">From Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">LM’s Public Library Management Cohort Rescheduled for 2026 –
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/financialmanagementcohort/public-library-management-cohort">
Apply Here</a> by July 31 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">People Connect Institute’s (PCI) Weekly Webinars – Wednesdays at 2 pm – Next Topic
<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7506">
“Trauma-Informed Libraries – What are they, why do they matter, and how do we become one?”</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Office Hours with LM Library Development Staff - Register on
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities">
LM’s Continuing Education Calendar</a> to receive Zoom link<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Grants Office Hours with Karren Reish – August 12 – 3-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Digital Collections Office Hours with Biz Gallo – August 14 – 3-4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Library Law Office Hours with Claire Membiela – August 21 – 3-4 pm
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/home.html">Webjunction</a> Self-Paced Courses and Webinars<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills">LM’s Staff Skills Niche Academy</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.ala.org/united">United for Libraries</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">For full details on all of Library of Michigan’s Continuing Education opportunities including upcoming events and recorded webinars,
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities">
visit our website</a>. </span><i><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Library of Michigan projects are made possible in-part by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by
the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.</span></i><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Opportunities Around Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/events/workplace-mental-health-conference-4/">(Virtual) Workplace Mental Health Conference</a> – August 6 from the
<a href="https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/">University of Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Join the <a href="http://depressioncenter.org/wmhc" target="_blank">Eisenberg Family Depression Center</a> for their sixth annual Workplace Mental Health Conference which centers the importance
of employee well-being. From onboarding to employee retention, a healthy and supportive workplace culture is a critical component to organizational success in all sectors. The conference features sessions that will provide insights and actionable steps organizations
can take to support their employees both in and out of the workplace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Based on the <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/workplace-well-being/index.html">
2022 US Surgeon General framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being</a>, Michigan’s Labor and Economic Opportunity department has been offering a
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/initiatives/mental-health-in-the-workplace">
Mental Health in the Workplace</a> series of webinars. The next segment is a 3-part series on
<i>Building Respectful and Inclusive Organizations</i> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd4zjuw4bBI">Trailer here</a>) presented by Michigan State University’s School of Human Resources and Labor Relations starting later this week:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Thursday, July 24, 2025 – Incivility and Microaggressions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Thursday, August 21 – Bystander Intervention<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Thursday, September 18 – Workplace Investigations That Build Trust<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">To access these resources live, sign up for the newsletter from
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/initiatives/mental-health-in-the-workplace">
LEO here</a>. A playlist of past recordings from this project are also available on YouTube
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_tZ3xQm0Tk32DPocc8gWT56fyZEckci">
here.</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">CE Beyond Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/building-community-through-craft-programs.html">Building Community Through Craft Programs</a> – August 12 – 3-4 pm EST<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Craft programs in libraries can create space for fostering social connection in addition to participating in art projects. In this webinar, explore practical strategies to encourage interaction
among participants and build shared learning experiences in your existing programming. Learn how to design activities that enable people to express their talents and encourage them to step into leadership roles to help each other succeed. Gain ideas for programs
that incorporate inexpensive process art techniques for intergenerational attendees. This session will provide actionable insights and examples to help library staff integrate intentional community-building into craft programs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Presented by:
<b>Lissa Staley</b>, Community Connections Librarian, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://knology.org/article/building-cultures-of-trust-in-21st-century-organizations/">Building Cultures of Trust in 21<sup>st</sup> Century Organizations</a> from
<a href="https://knology.org/">Knology</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Originally hosted on June 25, 2025, this webinar included a discussion of Knology’s <a href="https://knology.org/article/a-framework-for-building-trust">trustworthiness framework</a>, along
with evidence-backed strategies for building, maintaining, and repairing trust. Also included in the webinar were the experiences, perspectives, and recommendations of three organizational leaders who have made a commitment to trust-building efforts in the
workplace: 1) Denise Rosario Adusei of the <a href="https://www.bxcm.org/">Bronx Children’s Museum</a>; 2) Stephanie Arduini of the <a href="https://seattlechildrensmuseum.org/">Seattle Children’s Museum</a>; and 3) Ellen Pais of the <a href="https://www.pretendcity.org/">Pretend
City Children’s Museum</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#174E86">Andrea Vernola</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">vernolaA@michigan.gov</span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> | 517-335-0123<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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