United for Libraries is accepting proposals<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2FshrSDaH5VKsfjfA45&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C26badbe4dc894f4220e608d9059e9c4f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637547001062945481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=I%2FCEeWTCRJ400%2B6sWlaGNAenr73IUl8rL77whWf1jVk%3D&reserved=0> for its upcoming online conference "United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees - Friends - Foundations," scheduled to be held Aug. 3-5, 2021. United invites program proposals on topics of interest to library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them. Examples of program topics from last year's conference include: * Advocacy and Equity: How Library Boards Can Create Lasting Impact through Compelling Cases and Outreach * Understanding Donor Data Analytics: Why it Matters and What You Can Do With It * Strategies for Solving Board Problems * Great Boards Don't Happen by Accident: A Proactive Approach to Building an Effective Board * Working with Friends and Foundations: Playing for the Same Team * Ask, Listen, Plan: Engaged Planning for Trustees, Directors and Other Library Leaders Proposals are open through Mon., May 17; parties who submit proposals by the deadline will receive an acceptance decision by June 1. To submit a proposal, visit ala.org/united/virtual/proposals<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2Fvirtual%2Fproposals&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C26badbe4dc894f4220e608d9059e9c4f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637547001062945481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=FUvwE1s0AEaAWBQg6qHBnFtFaVLAVZ5nF31CIAFzNks%3D&reserved=0>. For questions and concerns, contact united@ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org?subject=United%20Virtual%202021%20program%20proposals>. United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 www.ala.org/united<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C26badbe4dc894f4220e608d9059e9c4f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637547001062955437%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=A0YKQK2Dl7lRHwLLWVhwahbVVsRX0vQRxBzPgMdg54U%3D&reserved=0> All Michigan public libraries have membership in UFL courtesy of funding from IMLS through the Library of Michigan. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>