This may be on interest. Thanks, Cathy--- Cathy Wolford Systems Librarian IV DALNET - The Detroit Area Library Network Adamany Undergraduate Library Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 313-577-3316 ________________________________ From: oitpadv-request@lists.ala.org <oitpadv-request@lists.ala.org> on behalf of Gavin Baker <gbaker@alawash.org> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2019 11:01 AM To: alacol2@lists.ala.org <alacol2@lists.ala.org>; oitpadv@lists.ala.org <oitpadv@lists.ala.org>; gis@lists.ala.org <gis@lists.ala.org> Subject: [oitpadv] Call for proposals: voter engagement at ALA Annual Good morning. Please share widely with your networks. Has your library implemented an interesting activity or service related to nonpartisan voter education, voter registration, or services for voters? Does your organization offer a resource that can be used by libraries in those activities? Would you like to showcase that work at ALA Annual in June 2020? As part of ALA’s work on civic engagement, the Public Policy and Advocacy Office (PPA) and Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), in partnership with the Committees on Legislation and Library Advocacy, are pleased to host “Early and Often: Engaging Voters Throughout the Election Cycle” at ALA Annual in June. We are accepting proposals for lightning talks (5 minute presentations) featuring libraries and partner organizations that offer resources, programming, or services to increase voter engagement. Libraries of all types are encouraged to apply. Proposals are due December 20 and can be submitted using this form<https://airtable.com/shrWqA0bwfuKDK63Z>. All proposals will receive a response by January 10. We look forward to hearing about your amazing work! Gavin Baker, MSLIS Deputy Director, Public Policy & Government Relations American Library Association gbaker@alawash.org<mailto:gbaker@alawash.org> (202) 628-8410