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Greetings,</p>
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In 2020, IMLS funded a second phase of It Takes a Village work,<span> </span><a href="https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/ITAV/ITAViP+Toolkit%3A+Home" title="https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/ITAV/ITAViP+Toolkit%3A+Home" style="">ITAV in Practice</a><i>,</i><span> </span>to
create and pilot an adaptable set of tools for practical use in sustainability planning. We are creating toolkits for each of the four facets: Governance, Technology, Resources, and<span> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="markfvacgh9hx" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">Community</span><span> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="marktjhdk27yw" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">Engagement</span>.</p>
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We have completed the initial phase of<span> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="mark3ljtii9rr" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">beta</span><span> </span>testing for the Resources<span> </span>Facet.</p>
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We are eager to have OSS programs review, test, and give feedback on the toolkit before the final piloting phase.</p>
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You can access the<span> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="mark3ljtii9rr" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">Beta</span><span> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="markfvacgh9hx" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">Community</span><span> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="marktjhdk27yw" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">Engagement</span><span> </span>Toolkit
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<a href="https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/ITAV/ITAViP+Toolkit%3A+Resources">https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/ITAV/ITAViP+Toolkit%3A+Resources</a><br>
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Please take a look, try some activities, and let us know how they worked for you.</p>
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Best wishes,</p>
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Laurie Arp and Megan Forbes</p>
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