Hi: Please see information below for trustee list. Thanks! Clare 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. [cid:image002.png@01D71A3F.D8AC95D0] From: trustees-request@lists.ala.org <trustees-request@lists.ala.org> On Behalf Of United for Libraries Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 4:25 PM To: trustees@lists.ala.org Subject: [trustees] United's Online Discussion Forum for Trustees is Moving! CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> The United for Libraries electronic discussion forum/list for library Trustees is moving! By April 30, 2021 we'll be fully migrating our communications from the current electronic discussion list platform (Sympa) to ALA Connect<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.ala.org%2Funited%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416402355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=NGMzfjCvujT39Kc38QYSCO4mGhEDBOdGe0LBy5zV9x4%3D&reserved=0> to better manage conversations, archiving and continuity needs, and streamline engagement. What does this mean for me? Conversations and resources will all be in one online place. Information will be available and archived, allowing for improved continuity and availability. Members' privacy will be better secured in this community, and members will be more recognizable thanks to pictures and profiles. What will happen to the archives? The archives for this list will be exported from Sympa and saved. More information will be forthcoming about timeline and access. Who is eligible to participate in the ALA Connect group for library Trustees? The United for Libraries groups in ALA Connect are accessible to all United for Libraries members, including 1) group members (i.e., Friends group, Foundation, or Library Board), 2) personal members, and 3) statewide group members. Group members can access the ALA Connect community that aligns with their membership; personal and statewide group members can access multiple groups (Friends, Trustees, and Foundations). If you are unsure of your membership type, or if you need to join or renew United for Libraries, please contact us at united@ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org> or 312-280-2161. How do I join the new group? To be included in the new ALA Connect community for Trustees, please fill out this Airtable form<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2FshrsNZLaYL67qZXGr&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416402355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Z93piMfyOPwMnWvd59FX2FkU68yfSMglp0ZhuilusRc%3D&reserved=0> by March 31, 2021. You will receive further information and instructions in early April. What is ALA Connect? ALA Connect is an online platform for discussion and collaboration. We are working to make Connect the centralized space for colleagues to communicate online, whether they're part of a formal ALA committee or just want to share questions and ideas with other library professionals. Will there be training? We will host a live webinar in April (date to be announced) for United for Libraries members, covering key functions in Connect like how to send emails to the Discussion or update notifications. In the meantime, you are welcome to check out our Help/FAQ page<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.ala.org%2Ffaq%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416412309%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=HW2H6KPbucFVjtHTLMSRyQ2dx88krhLtXvzz41X7mT4%3D&reserved=0> if you have any questions about how to use Connect. Specifically, some helpful resources might include: * How to use Connect like an e-list<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.ala.org%2Ffaq%2Fhome%23listserv&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416412309%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=LfQhdZfsLQfGJshhvaZoQ3vY3O68bn1fg3FyIsgU9Ac%3D&reserved=0> * Frequently asked questions about Connect profiles<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.ala.org%2Ffaq%2Fhome%23profile&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416412309%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5e0Bl738VIeMcIaEkywLci9bfXqCXoplD%2BuLX7G04zU%3D&reserved=0> * How to find the Connect groups you already belong to (VIDEO)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.ala.org%2Fviewdocument%2Fala-connect-how-to-video-series%3FCommunityKey%3Da94061cd-43ca-4229-85d3-1a926e6ea4ba%26tab%3Dlibrarydocuments&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416422266%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=McTpMt2FSVDsjAWNSwDLKHbWOvMfpFX8ENqYk6Z4wVo%3D&reserved=0> * How to reply to or post a new discussion in Connect<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.ala.org%2Ffaq%2Fhome%23startthread&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416422266%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=4SQce80rjxGHibl0htiMLSYu42XnTYeGnFRnT4djtiI%3D&reserved=0> * What is the difference between Email Preferences, Community Notifications, and Communication Preferences?<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.ala.org%2Ffaq%2Fhome%23commsdiffsfaq&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416422266%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Yj8HVUYZUQGjGqA%2FdH9xntkeYYEDtFfFPObubwOFy2A%3D&reserved=0> If you have any questions about the migration to Connect, please feel free to email us at united@ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org>. We want to make sure this transition is as smooth as possible so we're happy to address any concerns or comments you might have. Please remember to fill out this Airtable form<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2FshrsNZLaYL67qZXGr&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416432222%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=W%2FuRNREyFPpGq0DQaMfrS%2FivOGeoUZHu06%2FgFqzAnqw%3D&reserved=0> by March 31, 2021. If you are unsure of your membership type, or if you need to join or renew United for Libraries, please contact us at united@ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org> or 312-280-2161. 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%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C953106f55c114e013e2108d8e8176200%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637514534416432222%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ZmWXMmtZoOezMHZdUR5YyK4OfZpcZBQRBp2wJVKvUX0%3D&reserved=0> Manage your listserv subscription at http://lists.ala.org/sympa.
