<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-d7519d1e-7fff-8f27-c7f1-1bde0ebcef67"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">*Cross posted to multiple lists*</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Please share this with your channels and help us promote this event.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Core Web Course: Fundamentals of Management</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Fundamentals of Management course is designed for new managers to build the skill set they need to successfully lead their department or organization, as well as support existing managers looking to improve their skills.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">This course was developed by Julia Davis, an experienced information science professional with a strong passion for employee-focused leadership practices, accessibility and procedural standardization. Her experience includes time spent in both academic and public libraries, as well as the legal and insurance industries. She currently serves as the Information Systems Manager for Smith, Hulsey, and Busey, a full-service business law firm in Jacksonville FL.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sessions tend to sell out weeks in advance but are offered several times each year. You only need to sign up for one session.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">2025 Sessions:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Click on a date range to register for that session.</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1390" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Session 1: January 6 - January 31</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1391" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Session 2: March 3 - March 28</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1392" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Session 3: April 21 - May 16</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1393" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Session 4: June 2 - June 27</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1394" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Session 5: July 21 - August 15</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1395" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Session 6: September 15 - October 10</span></a></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">There will be a one-hour text-based chat session each week.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Format:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Students receive a registration confirmation after registering. In the registration confirmation students will receive an access code for the course. After using your access code, students will be able to view and start participating in the course.  Students have 24/7 access to the course site for the four-week period, and aside from assignment and quiz deadlines, the course may be completed at their own pace. Instructors provide guidance and feedback as students work their way through the course material. Weekly, instructor-moderated Zoom sessions are the only live course events that students are asked to attend.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Weekly Chat Schedule:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">There will be a one-hour text-based chat session each week.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Learning Outcomes:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">At the end of this course, attendees will be able to:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Recognize the key differences between management and individual contributor roles</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Define your own leadership style</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Effectively build relationships in the workplace</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Identify strategic practices for managing employees and their work</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Understand HR fundamentals and how to implement them in the workplace</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Who Should Attend</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">This is a fundamentals course that will appeal to anyone interested in the topic with no previous experience.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Instructors:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Julia Davis </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">is Information Systems Manager for Smith, Hulsey, and Busey Law Firm.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Jennifer Milligan </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">is retired and based out of Canastota, NY. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Susan Mythen </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">is Director of Campus Library Services, Florida State College at Jacksonville.</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Registration:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Core Members: $165.11;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ALA Member Price: $188.10;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Student Member Price: $188.10;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Non Member Price: $209.00.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Registration fees are in U.S. dollars.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">How to Register:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Register online for this session at </span><a href="https://www.ala.org/core/continuing-education/courses/fundamentals-management" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">https://www.ala.org/core/continuing-education/courses/fundamentals-management</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/kudr0x5hb0zcdr1/NEW-4.6.22%20Core%20Classroom%20Reg%20Form.pdf?dl=0" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Register by mail</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> using the print registration form. Tip: If you're unable to open this "register by mail" link, right-click the link and save the form to your computer.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Questions?:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">For registration questions, call 1-800-545-2433 to speak to our customer service representatives, or email at </span><a href="mailto:registration@ala.org" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">registration@ala.org</span></a></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Registration Deadline:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Register by the first day of the session. Sessions are limited to 25 people. Sessions are expected to sell out quickly.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Core Code of Conduct:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Please review the </span><a href="https://www.ala.org/core/about/code-of-conduct" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Statement of Conduct</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> before registering.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Tech Requirements:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">A Moodle-developed site is composed of self-paced modules with facilitated interaction led by the instructors. There are predetermined start and end dates and a suggested pace which include interaction with the instructors and your classmates. Students regularly use the forum and chat room functions to facilitate their class participation. Section quizzes are offered and feedback given, however, there is no final class grade.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The course website will be open for 1 week prior to the start date for students to have access to Moodle instructions and set their browser correctly. It will remain open 1 week after the end date for students to complete any sections and submit the course evaluation survey.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Credits:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Contact Hours - 16 hours</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Core defines contact hours in line with the IACET standards on </span><a href="https://www.iacet.org/standards/ansi-iacet-2018-1-standard-for-continuing-education-and-training/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Continuing Education Units</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Certificates of completion are sent upon successful completion (passing score of 70% or higher) of the course.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Contact:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 or email </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,87,161);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="mailto:registration@ala.org">registration@ala.org</a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">For all other questions or comments related to this course, please contact </span><a href="mailto:tferren@ala.org" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">tferren@ala.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">____</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Find your home, find your Core!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Searching for your place in ALA? If your role is in buildings, collections, management, or technology, then </span><a href="https://www.ala.org/core" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> may be the perfect fit for you! </span><a href="https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/sections" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Six sections</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> let you tailor your membership to the areas that match your interests and career aspirations. Our interest groups offer networking and problem-solving, while our volunteer opportunities give you practical experience for your résumé. Our members are critical to implementing and maintaining core library services; they come from every level of responsibility and help shape the future of the profession. We hope you'll consider </span><a href="https://www.ala.org/core/benefits-membership" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">joining</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> and </span><a href="https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/find-your-core" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">finding your home in Core</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,46,79);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">! </span></p><br></span></div>