Michigan's statewide membership in United for Libraries the American Library Association division devoted to support for Trustees and Friends began October 1. The Library of Michigan has purchased a membership to cover all Michigan public libraries. This means that your Trustees, Friends and library staff have access to members only resources provided by United for Libraries. Go to: www.ala.org/united/michigan<http://www.ala.org/united/michigan> (login on upper right-hand corner of page) Username: michigan Password: greatlake1837 Please share this information with your Board of Trustees and Library Friends. (Do not post the access information on any publicly accessible sites.) There are many resources available through this statewide membership such as: * Short Takes for Trustees - 8 to 10 minute webinars on trustee topics * Trustee Academy - 6 online courses * Friends & Foundations Zone * The Voice Newsletter online (1 paper copy mailed to each library) * Webinars * Toolkits * Practical Guides * And more... In November the United for Libraries staff will be providing two welcome webinars to help you learn more about the resources made available through this statewide membership. Please take time to register and watch a webinar or view the recorded version later when it is posted to the Michigan page. Welcome Webinars for Michigan's United for Libraries Membership -- Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. EST - Register at: http://<http://tinyurl.com/michigangreatlake1837-1>tinyurl.com/michigangreatlake1837-1<http://tinyurl.com/michigangreatlake1837-1> Thursday, November 19, 2:00 p.m. EST - Register at: http://tinyurl.com/michigangreatlake-2 If you have questions about the membership or resources, please feel free to contact us at the Library of Michigan. Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29@michigan.gov