May 16-18, 2018 Location: Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire, Michigan The Library of Michigan’s Beginning Workshop is a yearly 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can Read More
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WPLC Annual Meeting Registration
The Registration form for the 2017 White Pine Annual Meeting is now opened.October 11, 2017From 10:00 am until 4:00 pmGolden Glow Ballroom2950 S Graham Rd Saginaw, MI 48609You can find the link to the registration and event details at: https://wplc.org/event/annual-meeting-2017/ Read More
Performer’s Showcase 2018
To register: www.mmlc2017.info [pdfviewer width=”800px” beta=”true/false”]https://wplc.org/wp-content/uploads/documents/event-flyers/Performers-Showcase-Workshop-Flier-1.pdf[/pdfviewer] Read More
Annual Meeting 2017
James LaRue An overview of trends in intellectual freedom, and updates on a couple of our recent office initiatives. This would include running occasionally controversial civic engagement programs – where some part of the community gets upset and wants to disinvite a speaker, for instance. An overview on “getting ready” for challenges (which policies you
Michigan Library Safety Program Opportunities
Join MCLS, Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association, Library of Michigan, Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA), and Michigan Library Association (MLA) this fall for two programs on safety in libraries.Library security: A safer placeSeptember 6, 2017, 9:30am – 2:30pm(Registration 9:30-10am; Program will begin at 10am)University Center, Gaylord, MICost: $40, includes lunchA block of rooms have been Read More
New WebJunction Content and Upcoming Webinars
Check out these upcoming webinars and new content from WebJunction. Free access to WebJunction is brought to you, in part, by the Library of Michigan.Highlighted content: These resources can help you strengthen your library and services to the community, explore them today!Free Activity Calendars Put Programming at Your Fingertips: Library users young and old benefit Read More
Michigan Cooperative Directors Association webinars
The MCDA, Michigan Cooperative Directors Association, is happy to announce the next slate of free, statewide webinars for anyone affiliated with a pubic library in Michigan. Here is the list: NIS Health Insurance partnership with the Michigan Library Association (webinar) with Brian Mitchell,Tuesday, May 16th, 11:00 a.m. Parliamentary Procedure and Running Effective Board Meetings (webinar) Read More
Free professional development from the U-M School of Information
The U-M School of Information has loads of free professional development coming this spring/summer. Libraries, bring your pals from schools, after-school programs, or community groups! Get more information or register for events: Public Library Management: Identifying Community Needs (MOOC), ongoing 4T Virtual Conference on Educational Technology, May 20 – 22 Maker PD events, May – Read More
Zinio Presentation
Following the April 26, 2017 Advisory Council Meeting, there will be a Zinio presentation. A light lunch will be provided for those who wish to stay for the presentation. Time: 12:00 pm (following Advisory Council Meeting) Location: White Pine Library Cooperative 3210 Davenport Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 If you plan to attend the presentation, please Read More
2017 Beginning Workshop
May 17-19, 2017 at Shanty Creek Resort Bellaire, MI This event is geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework and have little experience working in libraries. Its aim is to introduce staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use in Read More