[Michlib-l] National Library Legislative Day: How Friends, Trustees, and Foundations Can Get Involved-United for Libraries Free Webinar

[Shannon White - Library of Michigan]

United for Libraries is hosting a live webinar for members, "National Library Legislative Day: How Friends, Trustees, and Foundations Can Get Involved<http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars/mmf>," on Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

Emily Wagner, Deputy Director of Advocacy Communications, ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy Office, will discuss what we can we expect in 2020 for library policy and funding. Hear about the latest library advocacy issues as the country heads to the polls for a momentously important election. Learn about National Library Legislative Day, a two-day educational event where attendees learn from policy experts and raise awareness among federal legislators about how and why libraries are vital to communities across America. Deborah Doyle, chair of the United for Libraries Legislative Committee will give tips for advocates, and share her experiences meeting with legislators and advocating for libraries.

The live session and its recording are free for United for Libraries members (including Statewide Group Members). To register, United for Libraries members should login to the members-only zones: www.ala.org/united/trusteezone<http://www.ala.org/united/trusteezone>, www.ala.org/united/friendszone<http://www.ala.org/united/friendszone>, or www.ala.org/united/states<http://www.ala.org/united/states> for Statewide Group Members.  Members can also receive a registration link by emailing united at ala.org<mailto:united at ala.org>.

The Library of Michigan provides all Michigan public libraries with membership in United for Libraries. Please follow instructions for statewide group members when registering.
For full details see the ALA press release here http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2020/02/united-libraries-host-national-library-legislative-day-webinar-members




Shannon White
Library Development Manager
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909
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