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From Wallflowers to Power Players: Mastering the Art of Networking | NNLM

Are you hoping to make some new connections at this year’s holiday party at work? Do you want to expand your circle of librarian friends? Join us for a pre-recorded NNLM webinar on networking followed by a live discussion with colleagues.  This webinar will cover identifying networking opportunities, initiating conversations, working a room, following up after an interaction, and building genuine connections. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, a seasoned professional, or a new graduate, this presentation will equip you with the necessary tools to make the most out of networking opportunities, expand your professional network, and position yourself as an invaluable resource to colleagues and your library.

Date: December 18th

Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Cost: Free!

Register here and we’ll send you the meeting link: https://forms.gle/KJ3LYwW1r6YYznTf7

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I’m from the Metro-Detroit area and grew up in Canton, Michigan. In 2022, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Michigan, where I focused on coursework in epidemiology, microbiology, and the social determinants of health. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science at Wayne State University, with a concentration on academic and health science libraries.

My interest in health science librarianship began a few years ago at a medical research event at the University of Michigan. During the event, I visited a booth hosted by the Taubman Health Sciences Library, where they showcased their services. This encounter piqued my curiosity and led me to explore health science librarianship as a career path. Having just completed my undergraduate degree in public health and still determining how to apply my education, I found this field to be the perfect fit after further research.

Within library science, my main areas of interest are reference services and collection development. These align with my focus on academic and health science libraries in my graduate studies.

Winning this scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me for several reasons. As someone who balances full-time work with graduate studies, financial support is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. Additionally, I see scholarships like this as an essential way to make library education more accessible, and I am honored to be a recipient.

Libraries have always been a vital part of my life. Whether checking out books for school assignments or using library resources like printers when mine was broken, libraries have consistently been there when I needed them. These positive experiences have shaped my perspective and appreciation for libraries as places of support and resourcefulness.

I find it incredibly rewarding to be the bridge that helps people access the information they need and to showcase the vast resources libraries have to offer. Helping others discover the power and potential of library services is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my journey in this field.

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Check out the new MDMLG Social web page, which contains links to our Instagram, Facebook, and Listserv sites.  http://mdmlg.org/social-media.html

A great way to stay informed about the upcoming MDMLG meetings and events!

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Thank you to those who attended the Sept. 18^th MDMLG Fall General Business Meeting and presentation by Mark Giesler on the NNLM Region 6 Michigan Mental Health Training Kit. If anyone has questions about the kit, you are welcome to contact Mark. His contact info can be found here. He has also suggested Erica Lake of NNLM as a contact.

The training kit can be found here. Training slides and video are available on the site under “Identifying, Understanding, and Responding to Mental Health Crisis Situations in the Library”, which go into detail on how the training kit can be used in libraries.

Steven Moore
MDMLG President

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The current issue of MDMLG News is now available on the MDMLG website.

Current and past newsletters can be found at http://www.mdmlg.org/news.htm

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The MDMLG Program and Professional Development Committee is hosting our annual Social Networking event on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Detroit Fleat in Ferndale, MI. 

There is Indoor and outdoor seating but the weather might choose where we are going to sit! The event will begin at 5pm and end by 8pm.

Please be aware that while MDMLG is organizing this event, attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own food or drink. The house menu can be found here and the food truck list with menu links can be found here. There is also a full bar with beer, wine, cider, etc. as well as non-alcoholic drinks.

Date & Time

Thursday, September 19, 2024
5:00pm-8:00pm

Location & Parking

1820 E 9 Mile Rd
Ferndale, MI 48220

Please fill out this brief registration form to give us an idea of how many people to expect

We hope to see you there!

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