Hello, all - I wanted to share this invitation to attend ALA's virtual information session and membership meeting next Monday afternoon, 6/22. Although registration is required, there is no additional cost to attend - please see the forwarded message below my signature for more information. Two more ALA reminders, while I'm writing... ALA - ALA Virtual, ALA's online professional development and networking event, will be held June 24-26: Registration for #ALAVirtual20 closes on June 17. Join library workers from around the world for educational sessions, networking and more. Registration for ALA Members is just $60. Furloughed, laid off workers, or those who have reduced hours can join for free. https://bit.ly/ala-virtual-registration ALA will hold its first ALA Virtual Inauguration following ALA Virtual: You’re invited to the virtual event of the season! On Friday, June 26, 2020, at 4 p.m. CT, incoming American Library Association (ALA) President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., section head of the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., will host a special edition of ALA Connect Live. All are welcome to attend this first-ever ALA Virtual Inauguration and must register by June 20, 2020 at https://bit.ly/ALAConnectEvent. Thank you, all - hoping my email finds you and yours safe and well. Jennifer Jennifer L. 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