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<p class="MsoNormal">Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management is committed to supporting your lifelong learning with continuing education courses. Our Spring 2022 schedule offers several new courses and perennial favorites.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Jan. 19–March 11, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration for each course is $150 per person.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Design & Marketing for Librarians<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Design isn’t just for designers! Learn the basics of design principles, standards, and skills and how to use them to promote your library’s programs.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register for <i><a href="https://bit.ly/CE-DSG">Design & Marketing for Librarians</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Introduction to Rare Books & Special Collections<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gain the core skills and knowledge to excel in the world of rare books and special collections.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register for <i><a href="https://bit.ly/CE-RBK">Introduction to Rare Books & Special Collections</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Time Management Skills<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ever get to the end of the day and think to yourself, “I’m exhausted, but what did I accomplish?” Effective time management can make a huge difference in your productivity and work satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register for <i><a href="https://bit.ly/CE-TMG">Time Management Skills</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">March 21–May 6, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration for each course is $150 per person.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Dynamics in Rural & Small Town Libraries<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gain an understanding of and appreciation for the vital role of libraries in rural and small town communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register for <i><a href="https://bit.ly/CE-RUR">Dynamics in Rural & Small Town Libraries</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Grant Writing<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great idea that needs grant funding but don’t know where to start? This course will help.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register for <i><a href="https://bit.ly/CE-GRT">Grant Writing</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Resources for Young Families<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn how to better support families as they foster the development of their children’s emergent literacy skills.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register for <i><a href="https://bit.ly/CE-FAM">Resources for Young Families</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Work & Our Well-Being<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How can we take care of ourselves and take care of one another as we respond to the needs of our communities?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register for <i><a href="https://bit.ly/CE-WWB">Work & Our Well-Being</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="166" height="60" style="width:1.7291in;height:.625in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D7F67C.B35C57B0" alt="Emporia State University"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
<b><span style="background:white">Jeana Menger, MLS<br>
</span></b><span style="background:white">West Coast MLS Academic Advisor<br>
School of Library and Information Management<br>
Emporia State University<br>
620-794-5436<br>
</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><a href="http://www.emporia.edu/slim/"><span style="color:blue">www.emporia.edu/slim/</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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