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<p class="MsoNormal">Sage is hosting a virtual focus group with <b>US academic librarians</b> to discuss your needs, challenges, and perspectives on critical thinking resources, and the challenges you face in fostering critical thinking among library patrons.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The session, scheduled for <b>Thursday, November 13, from 11:00 AM ET to 1 PM ET</b>, will involve a two-hour discussion conducted via Zoom. All responses will be anonymized and stored securely. No identifying information will be shared
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are interested in joining, <b>please register by Wednesday, November 6</b>. Spots are limited and will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis; if you register in time to participate, you will receive an email confirmation.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Registration link: <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/LczBsMrFgu">
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</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#172B4D">Associate Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
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