Working on , or considering a new Strategic Plan? Looking to get more involved (or have your board get more involved) with Advocacy? You may want to check out the following sessions from United for Libraries. Membership in United for Libraries is provided by LM through IMLS funds. To register for these sessions, and gain access to numerous other resources and learning opportunities of use to Trustees, Friends' Groups and Foundations, Simply go to https://www.ala.org/united click the BLUE "STATEWIDE ACCESS -FIND YOUR STATE" button in the top center of the page, and then find the "Michigan" section. Click "Register" and follow the instructions to join. Once you have created a login, you can register for the sessions below. <https://elearning.ala.org/mod/subcourse/view.php?id=27254>[cid:image002.png@01D97CF4.957D94C0]<https://elearning.ala.org/mod/subcourse/view.php?id=27254>egic P Strat lanning: What Your Library Board Needs to Know Your statewide access provided by the Library of Michigan provides FREE registration for live attendance and/or on-demand access to this webinar, a value of $79 per person. You must register through the link above to receive free registration. ________________________________ Strategic Planning: What Your Library Board Needs to Know Live Webinar: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 * 2:00-3:15 p.m. Eastern * 1:00-2:15 p.m. Central * 12:00-1:15 p.m. Mountain * 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Pacific * 10:00-11:15 a.m. Alaska To Register - https://elearning.ala.org/mod/subcourse/view.php?id=27254 Description Is your library in the process of creating a strategic plan, or do you need to get your library's Trustees on board with your current plan? How do you know if it's time to have a strategic plan, or redo the one you have? This webinar, presented by Public Library Association Board Member Stephanie Chase of Constructive Disruption<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.constructivedisruption.info/__;!!CUhgQOZqV7M!mKgnN1hkRLP1H3AGeLngKftyrpHVuI8-CPFmM4AwxrF4Vt_9bBRImamZndxwemSySzfvKQhRb-l9uXNau4KyAeqsFkCE$>, and Maura Deedy, Library Advisory Specialist with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and United for Libraries Board Member, will present an overview of the strategic planning process, the board's role, how to know if and when you should hire a consultant, and more. Speakers Maura Deedy Maura Deedy, she/hers, is the Library Advisory Specialist with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, where she consults with library directors, trustees, municipal officials and friends on governance, operational and legal concerns. She supports library directors to be effective leaders and trustees to be successful advocates for their libraries. Prior to joining MBLC, she worked in public libraries in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as an Assistant Director and Head of Adult Services and Reference. Maura serves on the United for Libraries Board, active in the Advocacy, Public Policy and Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee. Stephanie Chase Stephanie Chase, she/hers, is the Executive Director of the Libraries of Eastern Oregon and Founding Principal of the Constructive Disruption consultancy. Previously, Stephanie was the Director of Libraries for Hillsboro (OR) and was the Director of Library Programs and Services for The Seattle Public Library. Stephanie is the founder of the Green Mountain (VT) Library Consortium, a statewide library consortium providing digital collections and partnership opportunities to 150 member libraries, a founding member and inaugural chair of the LibraryReads Steering Committee, and currently serves on the Public Library Association Board of Directors and the ALA Council. Elected Officials are People Too: Advocacy Tips for Library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and Staff Tuesday, May 9, 2023 2:00 pm Eastern | 1:00 pm Central | 12:00 pm Mountain | 11:00 am Pacific | 10:00 am Alaska Strong relationships with your elected officials are key to library advocacy. Learn how to connect with your electeds (and their staffs) and consistently demonstrate the value of your library, whether you are a library Trustee/board member, Friends of the Library, affiliated with a library Foundation, or are a library staff member. Find out valuable tips, whether you are making your first contacts, or continuing longstanding relationships. The session will include a walk-through of the recently updated Advocacy Action Planner from ALA, as well as a list of United for Libraries and ALA resources to help guide your relationship building and advocacy efforts. United for Libraries Personal Members - your ALA + United for Libraries membership must be current at the time of the live webinar or your registration will be canceled. To Register - https://www.ala.org/united/training/learning-live Funding for United For Libraries Michigan Statewide Membership is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "The dissemination of ideas can accomplish nothing if otherwise willing addressees are not free to receive and consider them. It would be a barren marketplace of ideas that had only sellers and no buyers." Lamont v. Postmaster General, 381 U.S. 301. Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Logo, company name Description automatically generated]
