Volume 10, December 11, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) INVITATION TO E-RATE PROGRAM WEBINARS

2) WLA MENTORING PROGRAM

3) ANNUAL iYOUTH CONFERENCE CALL FOR PROPOSALS

4) NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AT HIGHLINE COLLEGE

5) APPLY TO HOST STORYCORPS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, November 27, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) EXPLORING THE PERPLEXING OTHER

2) WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY CLOSED NOVEMBER 27 & 28

3) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, November 20, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) 2015 TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE

2) JOHN TORNOW: VILLAIN OR VICTIM? EVENT

3) COMMUNITY FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROJECT

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Volume 10, November 6, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

2) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2015

3) FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES

4) EARLY LEARNING STEM INSTITUTE

5) CAYAS FALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, October 30, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LIFE AFTER GETTING AN MLIS

2) ONECLICK + ZINIO RENEWAL OPTIONS

3) ALA STRATEGIC PLANNING

4) OCLC MEMBER FORUM

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) LIFE AFTER GETTING AN MLIS

November’s First Tuesdays program features Life After Getting an MLIS, a panel discussion facilitated by Adrienne Doman Calkins from the Sherwood Public Library in Oregon. New(ish) librarians share their post-MLIS reflections: career-advancing strategies that work (or don’t), classes that proved most helpful (or not) post-graduation, advice worth passing on to current MLIS students, and staying informed about emerging trends and technologies.

This free First Tuesdays webinar will take place November 4, 2014 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST. Instructions for joining the webinar are at sos.wa.gov/q/FirstTuesdays. First Tuesdays are a continuing education opportunity presented by Washington State Library.

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2) ONECLICK + ZINIO RENEWAL OPTIONS

This information is for public and academic libraries participating in the OneClickdigital contract with Recorded Books through the State Library. To offset the end of LSTA subsidies these libraries have been receiving, Recorded Books is offering significant renewal discounts for the coming year. These libraries have a choice between options that bundle Zinio, the popular magazine reading platform, with OneClickdigital at no additional base cost or that maintain current library costs even without the subsidy.

The renewal date is in April of each year for most participants but, for some libraries or schools, the renewal comes at other times. Because many libraries are currently planning their 2015 budgets, this notice is provided now.

For more information, and to obtain specific renewal options for your library:

• Contact Bryan Messersmith, Recorded Books National Account Manager, at [email protected] 206-852-8726 or (800) 638-1304 x1344.

For information on joining this group purchase, which is open to nonprofit public, academic, and K12 libraries:

• Contact Will Stuivenga at [email protected], 360.704.5217 or visit sos.wa.gov/q/join.

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3) ALA STRATEGIC PLANNING

American Library Association (ALA) President Courtney Young will moderate three virtual town hall meetings where members can share their thoughts and ideas on ALA’s future.  Dates and topics for these meeting are:

November 19: Advocacy;

• November 20: Information Policy;
• December 11: Professional and Leadership Development.

For more information, please visit ALA Strategic Planning.

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4) OCLC MEMBER FORUM

Discuss and learn about the latest in OCLC Cataloging and Metadata, FirstSearch and Discovery, and Resource Sharing.  Eric Forte, OCLC Member Liaison, invites you to a regional Member Forum.

Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.

Space is limited. For more information and to register, please visit OCLC Member Forum.

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5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, November 3:

• CultureGrams (ProQuest); 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST;
• Introduction to OCLC Interlibrary Loan (OCLC); 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST;

Tuesday, November 4:

• Life After Getting an MLIS (WSL); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST;
• From Librarian to Proficient Manager: Uncovering the Transitional Journey (WebJunction); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
• Keeping Libraries Relevant: Using Technology, Understanding Informational Text, Improving Literacy (School Library Journal): 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST;
• Why Context is King, Not Content – And What to do in Your Learning Design (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST;
• The New Volunteer Manager’s Toolkit (VolunteerMatch); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
• Introduction to the ProQuest Platform (ProQuest) 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PST;
• My Research (ProQuest); 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. PST;
• SIRS Discoverer: Educator Tools (ProQuest); 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PST;
• Common Core and ProQuest Resources (ProQuest) 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. PST;
• Common Core Integration of ProQuest Resources (ProQuest) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST;

Wednesday, November 5:

• Leading Without Authority (WSL); King County Library System Service Center, Issaquah; 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. PST;
• 3 Key Ingredients for a Successful Online Campaign (4Good); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST;
• Prediction: The New Paradigm for Philanthropy (4Good); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST;
• STEM Programs for All Ages (NCompass Live): 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST;
• 21st Century Approach to Test Preparation: ACT/SAT/Advanced Placement (School Library Journal); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST;
• The Mental Game of Project Management: The Math of Project Lies (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST;
• ProQuest Administrator Module (ProQuest) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST;
• My Research (ProQuest); 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. PST;
• eLibrary Curriculum Edition (ProQuest); 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. PST;
• CultureGrams (ProQuest); 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. PST;
• ProQuest Research Library – Mastering the Advanced Search Form (ProQuest) 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PST;

Thursday, November 6:

• What We’re Reading: Staff Favorites from Penguin Random House Library Marketing (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
• Open Access and Libraries (ALA); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
• Using Census Bureau Demographic and Economic Data in a Business Plan (Federal Depository Library Program); 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. PST;
• Finding the Return on Investment in Blended Learning (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST;
• Engaging Pro Bono and Skilled Volunteers (VolunteerMatch); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
• My Research & RefWorks: Perfect Together (ProQuest); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
• eLibrary BookCarts & Quizzes (ProQuest); 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. PST;
• ProQuest Research Library Prep and ProQuest Central K12 (ProQuest) 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. PST;
• Deflections on WorldShare Ill (OCLC); 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST;
• Searching WorldCat® Discovery Services (OCLC); 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST.

For more information and to register (unless otherwise linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at sos.wa.gov/q/training.

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Topics include:

1) CE GRANTS FOR STEM INSTITUTE

2) CAYAS FALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN

3) $2.2 BILLION REASONS TO PAY ATTENTION TO WIOA

4) PNLA CONFERENCE PROGRAM PROPOSALS SOUGHT

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) CE GRANTS FOR STEM INSTITUTE

Continuing Education (CE) grants are available from the Washington State Library (WSL) for librarians and support staff who need financial assistance to attend the 2014 Early Learning STEM Institute. To provide additional support during these hard economic times, WSL is temporarily lowering the match for CE grants to 25%, and will cover the remaining 75% of eligible expenses.

The 2014 Early Learning STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Institute, presented by the Early Learning Public Library Partnership (ELPLP) and the Washington State Head Start/ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) Association will include sessions on the following topics:

• Math Common Core and its relation to early learning;
• Project VIEWS2 and the benefits of storytime;
• Integrating STEM in the classroom.

Institute specifics:

• What: Washington Early Learning STEM Institute;
• When: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST;
• Where: The Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle (Exit 158 off Interstate 5);
• Registration: Free for ELPLP members; $100 for non-members; registration deadline is Monday, November 24. To register, go to sos.wa.gov/q/ThriveSTEM14;
• Questions? Contact Susan Yang, Program Director at Thrive by Five Washington at [email protected] or 206.621.5573.

If you need financial assistance to attend the STEM Institute, apply now. CE Grant applications must be postmarked no later than 30 days before the beginning of the conference on December 3. For additional information about CE Grants and to apply, visitsos.wa.gov/q/CE.

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2) CAYAS FALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration is now open for the 2014 CAYAS Fall Workshop.  CAYAS (Children’s & Young Adults Services) is proud to bring you the 2014 Fall Workshop. This year’s workshop is a confluence of trendsetters in children’s and young adult services programming.

Friday, November 21, 2014

• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• King County Library System Service Center
• 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, Washington 98027

For more information, please contact Jose M. Garcia, Jr. at 253-931-3018. CAYAS is an interest group of the Washington Library Association.

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3) $2.2 BILLION REASONS TO PAY ATTENTION TO WIOA

The American Library Association will host “$2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA,” an interactive webinar which will explore ways public and community college libraries can receive funding for employment skills training and job search assistance from the recently-passed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Monday, Oct 27, 2014

• 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Free webinar – Please register now as space is limited: sos.wa.gov/q/WIOA

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act allows public and community college libraries to be considered additional One-Stop partners and authorizes adult education and literacy activities provided by public and community college libraries as an allowable statewide employment and training activity. Additionally, the law defines digital literacy skills as a workforce preparation activity. The webinar will be archived and emailed to subscribers of the District Dispatch, ALA’s policy blog.

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4) PNLA CONFERENCE PROGRAM PROPOSALS SOUGHT

The Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) conference planning committee is seeking program proposals for one hour presentations. The 2015 conference “Pushing the Boundaries” will take place August 5-7 at the Hilton in Vancouver, Washington.

Please submit proposals to Karen Yother at[email protected]or mail to 8385 N Government Way, Hayden ID 83835.

• For more information, please email Karen or call her at 208-772-5612 ext. 121.

The deadline for submitting proposals is January 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

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5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

October 27

• $2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Five Hats of Instructional Design (Insync); 10:00 – 11:00 PDT
• Introduction to the ProQuest Platform; 8:00 – 8:45 p.m. PDT
• K12 ProQuest Research Library/ProQuest Central; 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PDT
• ProQuest Research Companion; 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PDT

October 28

• Fall Into a Good Mystery (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Library UX: Creating Usable and Useful Websites; 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• SIRS Discoverer with New Leading Issues (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Historic Map Works Library Edition (ProQuest); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Carreiras em publicação eletrônica – Portuguese (ProQuest); 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. PDT
• Literature Online LION (ProQuest); 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. PDT

October 29

• What’s Your Story How to Lead with a Good Story (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Turn Volunteers into Advocates for Your Organization (VolunteerMatch); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• The Budget Primer: Building and Using Budgets Better (4Good); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Supercharge Your Fundraising Efforts With Content Marketing (4Good); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Programs in a Box: An Infopeople Webinar; 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Supercharge Your Collection: Ways to Boost the Patron Experience and Maximize Turnover (Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Crowdsourcing 101: Fundamentals and Case Studies (WebJunction); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Advanced Searching: Beyond the Single Search Box (ProQuest); 9:30 – 10:15 p.m. PDT

October 30

• Participatory, Continuous, Connected: Top Trends from Library 2.014 (Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• PRISMA Spanish (ProQuest); 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. PDT
• PRISMA Portuguese (ProQuest); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

October 31

• Advanced Searching: Beyond the Single Search Box (ProQuest); 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. PDT

For more information and to register (unless otherwise linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at sos.wa.gov/q/training.

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Volume 10, October 16, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WSL ESSENTIAL SERVICES SURVEY

2) WASHINGTON EARLY LEARNING STEM INSTITUTE

3) WSL/WLA CONTINUING EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT

4) ALA SCHOLARSHIPS

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, October 9, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WSL ESSENTIAL SERVICES SURVEY

2) GET THE GUIDE

3) CALL FOR PROPOSALS – BUILDING BRIDGES

4) LIBRARY NOW RENEWALS AND SIGNUPS

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, September 18, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) INNOCENT EYES EXHIBIT OPENING

2) TOWNER AWARD FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT

3) WSL/WLA CONTINUING EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT

4) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, September 11, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) CE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY

2) AWE GROUP PURCHASE OFFER

3) FREE DISASTER RECOVERY WORKSHOP

4) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) CE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY

The Washington State Library/Washington Library Association Continuing Education Needs Assessment (CENA) Survey is now available.

Your participation will help WSL and WLA offer valuable, targeted continuing education opportunities over the next 2 years. Please share this survey widely with all library staff in public, school, academic, college, tribal and other libraries.

The survey should only take 15-20 minutes to complete and is available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/WACENA2014

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2) AWE GROUP PURCHASE OFFER

The WSL Statewide Database Licensing Project and AWE Digital Learning Solutions are again announcing a multi-state special group purchase pricing to all public libraries for both the Early Literacy Station™ and AfterSchool Edge™. To take advantage of this special offer, orders should be placed before December 15, 2014.

The Early Literacy Station™ (ELS) is a dynamic all-in-one digital learning solution for early learners, ages 2-8. It is available in English and Bilingual Spanish and features over 70 content applications. The AfterSchool Edge™ features content for all elementary age students (approximately 6-12 years old). The educational programs, which are correlated to Common Core and state standards, span all seven curricular areas. Each product features engaging graphics, intuitive menus, usage tracking, and administrative functions. No Internet connection is required to use either of these products.

Pricing will be available from the Statewide Database Licensing AWE group purchasing page at sos.wa.gov/q/AWE-2. For more information, contact Cynthia Busse, AWE Senior Account Executive at [email protected] or 281.210.4799.

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3) FREE DISASTER RECOVERY WORKSHOP

Protecting Cultural Collections: Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery is a free two-part workshop sponsored by the Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS). Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The instructor, Gary Menges, is a retired Preservation Administrator, UW Libraries, a WESTPAS trainer, and a member of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Collections Emergency Response Team (AIC CERT).

Who should attend? Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of cultural institutions. By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop’s disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please commit two attendees so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.

Event details:

• Part 1: ON-LINE WEBINARS – Prevention & Preparedness (archived 2½ hours total)
• Part 2: IN-PERSON WORKSHOP – Response & Recovery
• Wednesday, October 15, 2014 – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902.

Participation in the in-person workshop requires viewing the archived Part 1 webinars BEFORE attending the Part 2 in-person workshop AND completing the workshop assignments. Any exception requires the permission of the instructor.

For more information or to register visit sos.wa.gov/q/WESTPAS-Yakima. For registration assistance, contact Alexandra Gingerich, [email protected]; for general & content information, contact Gary Menges [email protected].

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4) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

September 15

• VIP Webinar with Ken Burns (Baker&Taylor); 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/kenb

September 16

• Shared Print Repositories (ALCTS), two-day webinar; 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/spr
• When Remembering Really Matters: The Power of Serious Games for Learning (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/whenre
• Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in your Volunteer Engagement Program (VolunteerMatch.Org); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/volwalk
• Executive Branch Documents (ProQuest); 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/exdoc

September 17

• Shared Print Repositories (ALCTS), two-day webinar; 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT wa.gov/q/spr
• Grant Proposal Feedback Clinic (4Good); 12:00 – 1:00 PDT wa.gov/q/grtfeedback
• Strategic Decision Making: Shifting Your Culture from Reactive to Proactive; 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/strdec
• Storymakers: Tell Your Library’s Story (Techsoup); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/storym
• Subject Matter Expert + Tablet = Faster, Cheaper, Better Video Learning Content (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/subjmex
• The Team Equation: Managing Teams that Deliver (Training Magazine Network); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/teameq
• ProQuest Health and Medical Complete; 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/medcompl
• ELibrary for Schools (ProQuest); 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/eschool
• My Research & RefWorks: Perfect Together; 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/myres
• Busqueda Avanzada en la Plataforma (Spanish – ProQuest); 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/spapro

September 18

• Making Our Gadgets Work for Us, Spokane County Library, Argonne Branch, Spokane; 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• You Can Do I.T. On Your Own (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/doit
• Teen Books Buzz Fall 2014 (School Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/bookbuzz
• Funding Rural America: Finding Support for Small Communities (Techsoup); 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/fundrur
• Measuring Success: How to Strategically Assess Your Program (VolunteerMatch.Org); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/volmeasure
• ABI/INFORM FAQ (ProQuest); 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/abipro
• Ebrary-ebooks for Schools (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/ebraryproq
• New Literature Online LION (ProQuest); 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. PDT sos.wa.gov/q/lionpro

September 19

• Leading without Authority, Bellingham Public Library, Bellingham; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information and to register (unless otherwise linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at sos.wa.gov/q/training.

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