Events

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has always been an important part of education and human development. With the ongoing pandemic and shocking headlines (including a mass shooting in my hometown) now, more than ever, we are prompted to help caregivers and young children learn how to express and understand their emotions.

Well that outdated mindset is about to end. Join international Readers' Advisory expert, Becky Spratford, as she unveils the secrets to her success. From being able to share books you have never read to provocative conversation starters and more, Becky will spill it all and help you to become a RA superstar in your own right.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, former librarian and self-proclaimed "anti-procrastinator" shares her tips for tackling big projects in small chunks and better managing time. Tips from working at home and virtually will be shared as well as advice from Carrie's years of working at an extremely busy reference desk.

All Michigan public libraries have the ability to contract with municipalities for service. This session will discuss the process of contracting for service, and possible options for receiving appropriate compensation for services provided.

According to a McKinsey Report, organizations large and small spend an average of $8 billion dollars a year on diversity training. Nearly two-thirds of colleges and universities offer diversity trainings for faculty, staff, and students each year for an annual estimate of over $280 million. Yet, racial trauma, bias incidents, and hate crimes on college campuses are on the continual rise. Hundreds of studies dating back to the 1930s suggest that anti-bias and diversity training does not reduce bias, alter behavior, or change the cultural climate of the organization.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

We will walk through the ECF reimbursement process in the E-Rate Productivity Center and a suggested timeline for doing so related to the first Filing Window. Join Library of Michigan and E-Rate Central for this phase of the process to use E-rate and take advantage of the $7.1B Emergency Connectivity Fund.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.