See below for information on upcoming learning opportunities from United For Libraries! Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding. [cid:image001.png@01D96198.D3C13C40] From: Jillian Wentworth <jwentworth@ala.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 2:50 PM To: United for Libraries <united@ala.org> Subject: FREE upcoming webinars from United for Libraries CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Please see below for FREE webinars and opportunities for those in your state, and please share among your statewide networks. Thanks! 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An excellent library director works well with the Trustees/library board, the staff, local government, and the community. This March 30 webinar<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTAwOTMyOSZwPTEmdT0xMTcxMTQwMTU1JmxpPTEwMDk3MjAyMg%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C5074c017f73a4a0e758d08db2fbd3a9c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638156262016083282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zfzX5IUqhfM%2BwElCclnfwiyClUMr3lEss7dmGAmd%2BCI%3D&reserved=0>, presented by United for Libraries Executive Director Beth Nawalinski, will cover helping board members understand respective roles, including the difference between governance and management; onboarding, training, and succession planning; effective communication, and ways to engage the members. 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Both the stakes and pace of legislative advocacy for libraries have accelerated in recent years. Relationships with decision makers are foundational to advocacy that yields results, and effective advocates draw on a carefully honed set of tools to nurture those relationships, reach other decision makers, mobilize advocates, and communicate a unified message.
From software to social media to elbow grease, advocacy experts and practitioners will share tips and tools that individual advocates and organizations can harness to elevate--or fine tune--their own legislative advocacy.
[https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Register <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTAwOTMyOSZwPTEmdT0xMTcxMTQwMTU1JmxpPTEwMDk3MjAyNg%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C5074c017f73a4a0e758d08db2fbd3a9c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638156262016083282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OwTE8umlvguOoKufWW1IbUJqTF6Wb2%2FyZbizP9dcEUs%3D&reserved=0> [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Applications for United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks due April 10 [Description of News Story Image]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTAwOTMyOSZwPTEmdT0xMTcxMTQwMTU1JmxpPTEwMDk3MjAyNw%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C5074c017f73a4a0e758d08db2fbd3a9c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638156262016083282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=60s6m4BC%2BmqQOlUjsjoROJeKNqBbh2SY5rArCMFmZ8U%3D&reserved=0> The United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTAwOTMyOSZwPTEmdT0xMTcxMTQwMTU1JmxpPTEwMDk3MjAyNw%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C5074c017f73a4a0e758d08db2fbd3a9c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638156262016083282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=60s6m4BC%2BmqQOlUjsjoROJeKNqBbh2SY5rArCMFmZ8U%3D&reserved=0> sponsored by ThriftBooks enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a public library to attend the ALA Annual Conference<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTAwOTMyOSZwPTEmdT0xMTcxMTQwMTU1JmxpPTEwMDk3MjAyMw%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C5074c017f73a4a0e758d08db2fbd3a9c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638156262016083282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7nWPHbXO%2BF1vhjbYc0CZMEmEV9Gtyypf7N%2BC9N7VjrQ%3D&reserved=0> in Chicago. Applicants must be first-time attendees of the ALA Annual Conference, and must be active in their public library Friends group. The winner will receive a grant of $1000, plus full ALA Annual Conference registration. Applications<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTAwOTMyOSZwPTEmdT0xMTcxMTQwMTU1JmxpPTEwMDk3MjAyOA%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C5074c017f73a4a0e758d08db2fbd3a9c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638156262016083282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gDDhCeJbpda93xKP0nmtl2ADaD1CzSt9CHoGav3CPho%3D&reserved=0> for the 2023 United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant are due April 10. [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Learn more and apply <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTAwOTMyOSZwPTEmdT0xMTcxMTQwMTU1JmxpPTEwMDk3MjAyNw%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C5074c017f73a4a0e758d08db2fbd3a9c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638156262016083282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=60s6m4BC%2BmqQOlUjsjoROJeKNqBbh2SY5rArCMFmZ8U%3D&reserved=0> [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Register for free April webinar series 'Bringing in the Money: How Friends and Foundations Can Find Funding & Grants' United for Libraries will present a free two-part webinar series on Bringing in the Money: How Friends and Foundations can Find Funding & Grants<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTAwOTMyOSZwPTEmdT0xMTcxMTQwMTU1JmxpPTEwMDk3MjAzMA%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C5074c017f73a4a0e758d08db2fbd3a9c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638156262016083282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=A1USi4jZFxrpdMLn9IHrELxEuEbmsvuMB29bECyI9dk%3D&reserved=0>, featuring "Applying for ALA Grants: Tips for Friends of the Library Groups and Foundations" presented with the ALA Public Program Office on April 13, and "Tell Your Library Friends or Foundation Story Using Your Candid (Gold Star) Profile" with the Regional Foundation Center of the Free Library of Philadelphia on April 19. 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