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<p class="MsoNormal">Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management has added a new continuing education course to the spring schedule:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Graphic Novels & Manga in Libraries<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jan. 19–May 6, 2022<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Registration for this 16-week course is $250 per person.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A survey of graphic novels, manga, and related media, this course focuses on sequential art in libraries, with a particular emphasis on resources with youth appeal. Students explore related sociocultural and political issues through the
contexts of various resources, collection programming and promotion, and intellectual freedom.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register for <i><a href="https://bit.ly/CE-MANGA">Graphic Novels & Manga in Libraries</a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There is also still time to register for these Emporia State University continuing education courses:<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 of these 8-week courses 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"><img border="0" width="166" height="60" style="width:1.7291in;height:.625in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D8062D.DCBE8CC0" 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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