Libraries serve their communities above all else, and it's crucial that librarians work not only with people in the community but also with institutions and businesses. Building positive and productive relationships with these organizations can be a challenge, but they can be tremendously beneficial to the library. They can lead to everything from content to marketing to funding as they further cement the library's status as an indispensable member of the community. Join ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions for a panel discussion on Friday, Jan. 12 at 1:00 pm EST. We'll bring in a variety of perspectives from communities of different types and different sizes and answer your questions about how you can form partnerships that help you achieve your goals. Our panel includes: Paul Signorelli is an independent writer-trainer-instructional designer-presenter-consultant. He previously served as director of staff training for the San Francisco Public Library system. Andrew Sanderbeck is an expert presenter, coach, and consultant for libraries and library organizations. Find out more about the free webinar here: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/community-engagement-and-fund... Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29@michigan.gov