Good day! Please excuse cross-postings: Every Friday I receive an email blast from John Wagner at Maine Department of Labor with tons of great information around hiring, training, and other events around the state. If anyone would like me to forward the full email with attachments, please let me know. This week a couple of things in particular caught my eye that I want to share with you all. One comprises some support links and resources for workers and/or patrons for mental health and wellness awareness. The other comprises resources for inventors who might be seeking information from your library to further their own work: “…Focusing attention<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqIvPg49cYBH81Hwc4PTg2ZgWHv1TCuAihdoXyprRFDsOOZUH9CwaocMlHpsIzIhxSC0eDvvczrheRF6SDUoTaSQIs0vWTFE110UzRyS-2BSmPQKHWtYVa8mMUJjdodKs0FEOL4eWdhBqHtHBIdOM-2BlA6SsfsXvRlyhPUeSrrMafe1GsuARQaCCbrOoM62o-2FuTNKg-3D-3DN5MG_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2-2B1t4oAT1wr-2BcI93OvX8R31HWqFr0Iid-2BYEhUM-2FmqtArmJIcloSlmtw4oiA2iEzV-2FhE9QQSwWnHKR9RtTYkYnrXQnaFKbbcyG7jSahtc0Wu4Rnb2JHYqsGuOvNe9mcDh7fUmbYrGnRjgskx8CdRjk9AKdGzEPAKkLHkvh3OpTEew-3D> on the importance of cultivating and maintaining mental wellness can provide fresh new ideas about how we can do that. It’s a time to bring awareness to mental health disorders<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqHemPMmoH8-2FGVhkZFERp1Cr-2BtDz3LGAzUcBdDKzHunJ3blNtAqSBwRJodWlftz1dIyMd8f7myXZPIADc5BTkMVzKgj-2FXJ40Np-2F2n0cv18gSh9ain_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2-2B1t4oAT1wr-2BcI93OvX8R3-2B5VnjKpgmp13cS7PY-2BLAv-2FulESMRAGoOgVw3c7yfJb-2FtIh55ypbKYV7AHYxwPFZHwtrNTFvCqgl3P7nk9EcaXTA-2FBnH6tD0LsRKnY5A5Dmb50Wh3hJFKYcK-2BL9gIX5eJ5Sz-2Fod23H-2FiLT1hnui3Nf8-3D>, break the stigma, and encourage anyone to seek help. Help is available<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqIgvdWdxUbCyGG3N4SKs1L-2FFaZg7MZTfdeGNSvIXTLoPE4eJMbUFFUqlNXoZFR9D6Q-3D-3DWODN_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2JBovDzWnJyr8QL-2B-2BdX7g2h37NbpXSthZhoAsV8FhoF-2FU5d3kuUTvT4OVJn7Uij7brzH7MeDbik-2BIkejuqsm9rlh3lV32iWnpA3hwZzZ-2FyzKWD4TAQ7lk2B-2FnS7pQuZt1KD6Z2vnx6Hb3f-2Fcr8FVagzs9lu4ptx8rf-2BoppUeG7vw-3D>! If in crisis call or text 988<tel:988> or chat 988lifeline.org<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqF-2FEa2tZBhxuGnkHp0-2F3LlNMkAOpMegvce8dmtbDdPwAWHwO_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2JBovDzWnJyr8QL-2B-2BdX7g2hAKD-2BwKeDGOFFXAP2SOMRgogs0FLQa0riHek6Em32KKKGlL-2BL-2FfWTz7MwYVEykJe5el9MHntllpLD1WX9tJ7o9CaE2yjmGVwVWkmnEEBXAI2edsC5trQzxhO63xiO2PLsSjl-2Beg4YnxckyR9tUJs1Q-3D> for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. StrengthenME<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqCaol3-2BoV3gizdij72Q82YLHULrPSWTgaHWvrSgw3ZxgoR0rXLFrmi9l3gc-2By7IQLskoTuiZnoXvD6ZuFyRpUKkWBU-2FTjpSCce9oqk8i5FLb9oh0l-2BHBgbLsdHD5RgIYJiYMDODO7FscqTbCbZUebXDEW9f6oNw8wC1ggPyT-2BI-2FGt30P_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2JBovDzWnJyr8QL-2B-2BdX7g2k5QF7X13xYj-2B-2FgP4piwlvMWgyByJB5Zi8zyUqMyjixXAQNngtME0nounudvHSgMCrqr-2Fuxw6ME3QBssaabKxkq5GR5zwIqh-2F3l14i5aCuCvxoaSuIAhKqSDHJPjmU-2Bs7gwwBAAic6pkSW-2FAxJ9uOa4-3D> has more wellness resources should you be interested. In the spirit of sharing; I had a question posed to me about whether there is assistance in Maine for inventors<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqHRMgW-2Fc6BL0Sg0DcQAyTg-2Fs9TxCWgIPG1nVnB-2FlFb1-2FAV7TK4hBqrzDC-2BtE1f53N9LFh5DOlaXPeqfzBoOWIMvGGPUwqgxuIhdDrAN5kHyl1Y6Q_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2JBovDzWnJyr8QL-2B-2BdX7g2sIBxO5a2Fn8CqWYqEFUxgBjYjFIkt88KIP8ZSKXJEAlyr3lrDKkauSDOlz-2F3HFZJaAB9aZ21CKH-2FttjqOqVS6SjEdLQB54jhk03-2BkB8OBrjzq9waYD72Ojy1f52nTRD8rpo61UZ8eRPa0mqmNjgq3M-3D>. Learned something new! Yes, there is, and quite a bit. Here are the top: 1. Maine Technology Institute (MTI)<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqAekor-2BveKAicaZ88Es7BxflrlBeeXbv5HjIBLpmAnyKsNsR_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2JBovDzWnJyr8QL-2B-2BdX7g2vwht0B3Nv7yPg7z1I76wPDuAwGwFY14QhHQRwf7WrdjXNsN33O89-2BXXN39O0aNyU7FZz70Mck1FqGtQ1W5DPRV5nrT-2B0NGyrW65drOGXIWWOpHVZR-2ByygF-2FD0dy79ZZV1p5mC5jwOVRwN66LEt19Rs-3D> works with Maine inventors, whether their office is in a home garage or a publicly traded company conducting research and development. MTI provides funding and assistance to convert innovative ideas into new products, processes, or companies. 2. Maine – United States Patent and Trademark Office<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqJQHPCSpFgfV5CNZYpq7TASJGYmhCHj6jrUJxdqii7SyOB5DFvmYF7TZHz1Upb1uO3NJ48II0Lz1JOWjHAavawseLynG3BHTN76kFylBKhb2KH1S_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2JBovDzWnJyr8QL-2B-2BdX7g2gEeNawUHKUpSUWDZO0eH07BG4TmbBledP2woPk38vxXHBe7JOQhfK7UOuaX2nm-2B3Xngrk2Zmq3c76J-2BFaNhAFgP-2B0iahfP418tZJWXvqxIo9eAYrLsQn2AH8x8MrEdypEuqVBpuCuZslk4MinY8Fhc-3D> – Multiple resources on one page! 3. University of Maine Raymond H. Fogler Library online<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqHNX-2B0ljnd32lZTTt9bHuuzreuOXat1Z4ifzt-2FldPXZcn9WrnzdSCY1uo8mxjCpi1g-3D-3D0mHQ_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2JBovDzWnJyr8QL-2B-2BdX7g2lcBFD4EbkJ-2BtWs3D1b3pg2nZ4Clu9-2B-2FCUwrFokIAcq6TgdpcQ2WqxpauYccWiBA0-2BR9muHPLjHSsTgfswvuM7916mHIdaW-2FQwoPvViL8N6pfdAdeDeqxhrwBb6AaeRIhTm00j6EQF2uMm0tN8gAH3Q-3D> 4. New Business Guide For Maine Inventors<http://sg05url.maine.gov/ls/click?upn=w8ErRzwr-2Bb4eqZ1zuQjwqGI7LJ4rEbAnQKJr5YdUsNPgLKiy5-2BMRKm-2BM4kQFs4OtRSCWuYOCS0CtMrwG0K1cTmmeHgN63GVzA-2BAtOriOvnXJFnN1QNZHyi3fos4nSdnt-2F2KoMEs7jHm4Z16E1yyVYA-3D-3DU-hC_IqFiwqbfFz6tQ-2FquBMtnxHxJQbv2QND0S9R0HOvftTMN4ZNgU5BFoYmq7-2BxHaPc2JBovDzWnJyr8QL-2B-2BdX7g2q8O-2BsfB20r4-2FZLtkHCO8-2BoRyGS-2BNbnTXtNLi4jnAm52XSSBJRP4Kc3N-2Fl9vudr0-2FysvDsNplmN8f9b2lJK7Xgus75MwDFYU4oeN4AQYfRy6bOT4D3N-2Bfby3xgMfzZuEDGEIZu46jZNRqVlU6AEFLqA-3D> (9/2022) …” Respectfully shared, Lisa Lisa M. Shaw [she/elle/ella/ye/그녀/iyada/вона/ea] Small/Rural Libraries & Workforce Development Specialist Division of Library Development Maine State Library 242 State Street SHS 64 Augusta ME 04330 www.maine.gov/msl<http://www.maine.gov/msl> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> (207 ) 747-8717 (text or call) What I’m reading: Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz What I’m listening to: “Paradigme” – La Femme; “Wairua” – Maimoa; “Sell the World” – The HU “If you want to see something clearly, look in the opposite direction.” [Midsomer Murders]