Registration is now open for the 2021 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees, Friends, and Foundations Conference at www.ala.org/united/virtual to be held on August 17-19, 2021.

Registration options include Individual or Group (up to 5 people), and include both live registration and 12 months of on-demand access to the session recordings.

The Library of Michigan provides membership in UFL for all public libraries in Michigan. Individuals associated with Michigan public libraries, including trustees, friends and staff are considered statewide members and can register at the United for Libraries Group Member rates of $69 per person or $199 for groups of 3-5 individuals.

To view the program descriptions or register visit www.ala.org/united/virtual

The UFL statewide membership for Michigan public libraries is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Registration for United Virtual 2021 is open!

• Group registration is the best value - register up to 5 people associated with the same library starting at $199 (can be mix of library staff, Trustees, Friends, and/or Foundations staff/board members). All those registered will have access to both the live conference and recordings.
• Individual registration as low as $69
• Attend any live sessions that work for your schedule and catch up on the rest at your convenience - you'll have access to all sessions for one year.
• United Virtual is an excellent value - 10+ sessions for the price of one standard webinar!
• Lock in this rate now for the best value.

Prefer to register by phone or need an invoice? Check out registration options here.

Now in its second year, United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations, a three-day interactive virtual event (August 17-19), will feature expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.

The virtual event will allow attendees to:

• Participate in live Q&A sessions with presenters.
• Network with colleagues across the country in roundtable discussions.
• Enjoy exclusive access to keynote speakers and authors.
• Receive a certificate of attendance (for live participation or on-demand viewing).

Featured program topics will include:

• What’s More Punk than the Public Library? Fundraising as a Friends Group
• Policies and Practices for LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Libraries: What Trustees Need to Know
• Auditing Diversity in Library Collections
• Advocating in Advance: Keeping Ahead of Legislation and Local Initiatives
• Life Cycle of a Board Member - How to Build a Powerhouse Board
• The Gala Author Tea sponsored by Data Axle Reference Solutions
• and more!

PLUS: Check out our 90-minute interactive program, How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive

To view the full conference schedule and registration options for United Virtual, visit www.ala.org/united/virtual.

Thank you to our sponsors:

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  517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan