[Michlib-l] United for Libraries

[Christine Hage]

For Immediate Release
Tue, 03/10/2015
Contact:
Jillian Kalonick
Marketing/Public Relations Specialist
United for Libraries
jkalonick at ala.org
<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=jkalonick@ala.org>

PHILADELPHIA — At the ALA Midwinter Meeting, the ALA Council passed a
resolution urging all library directors to encourage and support United for
Libraries <http://www.ala.org/united/> memberships for each of their
trustees. The resolution was supported by the Public Library Association
(PLA), the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) and United
for Libraries.

“A strong, informed board is essential during this time of rapid change and
transformation in public libraries,” said Larry Neal, PLA president and
director of the Clinton (Michigan)-Macomb Public Library. “Every trustee
can benefit from the wealth of high quality resources and programming
available through membership in United for Libraries.”

“The need for advocacy for libraries is a constant, and library trustees
can be great advocates for our libraries, but many find the role to be
overwhelming and need support,” said Diane Bruxvoort, LLAMA president and
university librarian/director of library, special collections and museums
of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. “United for Libraries can help,
providing training and networking to support our trustees as they support
us.”

The resolution can be found at www.ala.org/united/membership. United for
Libraries personal members receive a subscription to the bimonthly
newsletter *The Voice*; discounted access to the Trustee Academy
<http://www.ala.org/united/trustees/trustee_academy> and Short Takes for
Trustees <http://www.ala.org/united/trustees/short_takes>; access to
in-depth toolkits on effective board meetings, insurance, etc.; digital
publications, including practical guides on such topics as hiring outside
experts, board self evaluation, and insurance for libraries; grant and
award eligibility; free webinars, and much more. To join, visit
www.ala.org/united/membership, call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, or email
united at ala.org
<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=united@ala.org>.

United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates,
Friends and Foundations, is a division of the American Library Association
that supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for
libraries. United for Libraries brings together library Trustees,
advocates, Friends, and Foundations into a partnership that creates a
powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. For more information or
to join United for Libraries, visit the United for Libraries website
<http://www.ala.org/altaff> or contact Jillian Kalonick at (312) 280-2161
or jkalonick at ala.org
<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=jkalonick@ala.org>.




Christine Lind Hage,
President, United for Libraries
Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road
Rochester, MI 48307-2043
248/650-7122

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