[Michlib-l] USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11

Reish, Karren (MDE) ReishK at michigan.gov
Mon Jul 20 17:16:07 EDT 2015


Please see below for more information on an August 11th webinar on immigration services and public libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Karren Reish
Library Grants Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517-241-0021
reishk at michigan.gov<mailto:reishk at michigan.gov>

Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer!  Encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up – and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at:  www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp>

[image004]


Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 3:41 PM
Subject: USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11

To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2736&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=1727677>.

[IMLS logo]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2015

IMLS Press Contact
202-653-4799
Giuliana Bullard, gbullard at imls.gov<mailto:gbullard at imls.gov>

USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11

Webinar will Address Issue of Adult Immigrant Learners

Washington, DC—Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) present the next webinar in their series for public librarians, discussing immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The webinar, Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners, will focus on resources available to immigrant-serving organizations and adult education programs. Representatives from the USCIS Office of Citizenship will provide an overview of how libraries can expand and enhance adult citizenship education services and obtain free materials to display.

Webinar: Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners

Date and Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT

To register for this session, please follow the steps below:

  *   Go to the USCIS registration page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>
  *   Enter your email address and select “Submit”
  *   Select “Subscriber Preferences”
  *   Select the “Event Registration” tab
  *   Complete the questions and select “Submit”

Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, please email USCIS at Public.Engagement at uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Public.Engagement at uscis.dhs.gov>.

This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about this partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> of the IMLS website.

Note to Media: This engagement is not for press purposes. Please contact the USCIS Press Office at (202) 272-1200 for any media inquiries.

For more information about USCIS and their programs, visit uscis.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> or follow them on Twitter (@uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), YouTube (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), Facebook (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>), and the USCIS blog The Beacon<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=10&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=11&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=12&d=73&mid=363882&m=2736>.





-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mail3.mcls.org/pipermail/michlib-l/attachments/20150720/9c21ebbf/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 4109 bytes
Desc: image001.jpg
URL: <http://mail3.mcls.org/pipermail/michlib-l/attachments/20150720/9c21ebbf/attachment.jpg>


More information about the Michlib-l mailing list