[Michlib-l] Upcoming Live Training from Library of Michigan in February

[White, Shannon (MDE)]

The Library of Michigan has a variety of training coming up in February. Where can you find all the details on all these great sessions and links to register?

Our one stop shop is our main Continuing Education webpage here www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce>.
You can find a link to a list in date order or a calendar view of all our upcoming trainings archives and more here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-463693--,00.html>.

Some highlights for February are below:

Summer Library Programming Round Table #2<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2195> February 3, 2:00pm ET - Did you have a successful program last year? Are you already thinking of programs you'd like to try next summer? Share your ideas with others!


Public Library Financial Management Guide Updates<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2177> February 8, 10:30am ET - The Library of Michigan, with Alan Panter of Yeo and Yeo, have updated the Public Library Financial Management Guide in 2021. Join us for an overview of the recent changes.

How to File Form 471<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2210&> February 10, 1:00-2:00pm ET - Perhaps the most important steps in the annual E-Rate Application Filing Window, How to File Form 471 webinar will guide library applicants preparing, drafting, and certifying the Form 471. The webinar will cover filing a contract record in the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC), creating Funding Requests, and certifying the Form 471. Additionally, the webinar will provide library applicants with an understanding of essential E-Rate compliance requirements.

Planning Your Digitization Project<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2179> February 22, 1:00pm ET - Want to increase access to your collections but don't know where to begin? Join us for our Digitization Basics series and get ready to start scanning! This is the second in a series of monthly webinars on the topic of digitization.

Water, Water Everywhere: Summer with the Michigan Leaning Channel<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2218> February 24, 2:00pm ET - Discover videos, lessons, and fun activities you can use in your library programs with The Michigan Learning Channel (MLC), a free statewide educational resource from Michigan's PBS stations.

Policies Before Posting (Social Media & Public Libraries)<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2215&> February 25, 10:00am ET - Social media is an engaging and efficient tool for public libraries, but the utilization of these services comes with certain pitfalls that can cause headaches (and lawsuits) for public entities. This session discusses legal implications of common social media concerns- from posting guidelines to the removal of patron comments.

Also, don't forget the Library of Michigan provides a variety of other training opportunities for library staff including live webinars every Wednesday afternoon from the People Connect Institute, PCI. You can find all the PCI webinars listed in the LM Training Calendar<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/publicaccess/eventCalendarBig.jsp?year=2022&month=1> alongside our own LM training. February topics include reader's advisory; change management, presentation skills, and picture books for ages 1-6.

Coming in March...LM's Virtual Millage Workshop 2022 Series every Monday in March. Stay tuned for more details soon.
Questions about training from the Library of Michigan? Email us at LM-LibTraining at michigan.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining at michigan.gov>.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Shannon White
Library Development Manager
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909
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