[United for Libraries] Are you a Director of a Library? Are you a Library Staff Member? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then United For Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2F&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C0608dcd527444e34203708d65baaa560%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636797185808285509&sdata=3y16T0HvW%2FlD9I6ofJiRBlvXDY3ooQh%2BCMvvLg%2Fa%2Fro%3D&reserved=0> is a resource that can help you with the management, operation and well-being of your library, its patrons, staff, and administration. A Division of the American Library Association that is focused on the needs and concerns of Library Trustees and Friends' groups, United For Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2F&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C0608dcd527444e34203708d65baaa560%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636797185808295514&sdata=3Z6LOXIU4Rnd5j97OFLOsEZkXtah4iITJbglEfvLHrc%3D&reserved=0> provides access to training and information on topics from fundraising to hiring. For example, several sample library policies<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2Ftrustees%2Fpolicies&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C0608dcd527444e34203708d65baaa560%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636797185808295514&sdata=R4FGNAVaVjwS4USe0tdxbKZ4ayrYrvdFicwXHJ7TKfo%3D&reserved=0> are available within the Trustee area<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2Ftrustees%2Fpolicies&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C0608dcd527444e34203708d65baaa560%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636797185808305519&sdata=89c9RJrfNPm5xoznsTrqelyKMQOdKQEnqxyYsfDUAZs%3D&reserved=0>. The Library of Michigan, through IMLS/LSTA funds, subsidizes access to these resources for every library in Michigan. While some of the materials are available via the public site, A username and password are required for access to certain materials. To obtain a username and password, contact your Library Director, or, membielac@michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov>. Please don't hesitate to contact Library of Michigan Statewide Library Services, 517-335-1516, 517-335-8132, or membielac@michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov> if you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about United For Libraries!<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2Ftrustees%2Fpolicies&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C0608dcd527444e34203708d65baaa560%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636797185808305519&sdata=89c9RJrfNPm5xoznsTrqelyKMQOdKQEnqxyYsfDUAZs%3D&reserved=0>
