We received an ALA News Extra at the end of last week... Public libraries launch, expand services during COVID-19 pandemic<https://bit.ly/2JSqnp1> As public libraries close their buildings to the public, staff continue to serve their communities in innovative ways. Those are among the chief findings the Public Library Association (PLA) announced today in the broadest survey of public libraries’ response to the pandemic to date, with 2,545 unique responses nationwide. Most respondents (98%) reported their buildings were closed to the public but, in many cases, staff continued to expand access to digital resources, launch virtual programs and coordinate services with local government agencies. Read more<https://bit.ly/2JSqnp1> ALA awards additional 21 Library Census Equity Fund grantees<https://bit.ly/2Rq3Unq> The American Library Association (ALA) and the LOR Foundation announced that 21 additional libraries will receive Library Census Equity Fund mini-grants of $2,000 to bolster their service to hard-to-count communities and help achieve a complete count in the 2020 Census.  Read more<https://bit.ly/2Rq3Unq> DC’s Wonder Woman to lasso up Library Card Sign-up Month 2020<https://bit.ly/2Xqe4Z0> This September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. Read more<https://bit.ly/2Xqe4Z0> New Wonder Woman, Banned Books Week materials, and more from ALA Graphics<https://bit.ly/3aSuXiV> ALA Graphics is excited to announce more than a dozen new products in the summer catalog. Packed with new posters, bookmarks, and incentives for upcoming celebrations and more, there’s something for everyone. Wonder Woman appears on the catalog cover, taking the spotlight as the honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. She encourages everyone to Lasso a Library Card this September on a poster, bookmark, and sticker. Read more<https://bit.ly/3aSuXiV> LLAMA webinar offers a more effective way to give employee feedback<https://bit.ly/2x6bFbj> The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “How to give effective feedback,” at 1:30-3:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 15. This webinar will present proven strategies for creating an environment for productive coaching conversations, discuss best practices on how to give and receive feedback, walk through scenarios of feedback gone wrong, and show how to repair relationships damaged by poorly executed feedback. Read more<https://bit.ly/2x6bFbj> ALA 2020 ELECTION RESULTS Kelly Czarnecki wins 2021-2022 YALSA presidency<https://bit.ly/39YNybE> AWARDS AND GRANTS Andrea Trudeau receives AASL Frances Henne Award<https://bit.ly/2JPLDf9> ALA PUBLISHING ALA Neal-Schuman releases free e-book on disaster planning, response, and recovery<https://bit.ly/2y4Q7M2> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA Board of Directors and ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology Distance Education Coordinator University of Detroit Mercy Libraries / Instructional Design Studio 4001 West McNichols Rd Detroit, MI 48221 313-993-1090 deanjl@udmercy.edu [cid:334e61d5-72ac-48cb-8b92-125e7102e00d]