Are you interested in personally sharing the story of your library community with members of Congress? Do you want to have your voice heard in support of Michigan Libraries by lawmakers in Washington D.C.? Join the Michigan Delegation to National Library Legislative Day (NLLD)! NLLD is a two day event that provides advocacy training and materials to prepare librarians and library supporters from all over the country to meet their Representatives and Senators and advocate for issues affecting libraries. NLLD is an opportunity to learn advocacy techniques from experts in the ALA Washington Office- techniques that can be used in Washington, AND in states, cites, townships, villages and districts. NLLD is a way to have YOUR library's story heard by Congressional decision makers. COME, raise your voice for Michigan Libraries on May 7-8 2018! INTERESTED in joining the Michigan delegation? Click http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld for information and to register, SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE Gale Cengage is sponsoring two (2) scholarships that will provide airfare and lodging for attendance at NLLD. LAST DAY TO APPLY IS MARCH 20 http://galesupport.com/legislativeday/ Any questions? Please contact me- I'm the Michigan Delegation coordinator! Hope to see you there! 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:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]
