Hello Michigan Library Directors and Trustees: Every Summer, United for Libraries (The ALA division focused on Trustees, Friends Groups and Foundations) holds a VIRTUAL CONFERENCE. TODAY, July 30, marks the first day of this virtual conference The Library of Michigan, through IMLS funding, has paid for Michigan Trustees and Library Directors to attend the virtual conference if they are interested. Registration is here: Statewide FREE Registration for 2024 United for Libraries Virtual<https://airtable.com/app8UwsWKzItvRk1S/pagDvJhM5bdB0zJrP/form> and full details below. This event is attended by trustees and library leaders from across the country and has included interesting and useful programing by experts in their fields. If you register, you can attend all or some of the sessions and activities. See the information below for further details. Library Directors, if you would please pass this information to your library boards, I would be grateful! This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Enjoy! Sincerely, 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. “the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image001.png@01DAE261.5CFB7760] If you are having trouble viewing this mailing, please click here<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTU5OTc5MyZwPTEmdT0xMTg4MzcwNjIxJmxpPTExMDEwMjMxMA/index.html> for our online version. [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries> [twitter]<https://x.com/ala_united> [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/data/images/blue-bold.png?cb=308498]<http://www.ala.org/united/virtual> * The fifth annual United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees - Friends - Foundations<http://www.ala.org/united/virtual> for library Trustees/board members, Friends, Foundations, fundraisers, and those who work with them, will be held July 30-Aug. 1, featuring 13 educational sessions, keynote with author Eric Klinenberg (Palaces for the People<https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/557044/palaces-for-the-people-by-eric-klinenberg/>), and the Virtual Gala Author Tea. Free registration for those in Michigan! Register <https://airtable.com/app8UwsWKzItvRk1S/pagDvJhM5bdB0zJrP/form> . [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/da...] July 30: Trustees/Boards * Securing Tomorrow: Effective Succession Strategies for Library Boards * Rising to the Challenge: The Trustee's Role in the "Culture Wars" * Valuing Your Library: Beyond Cost-Benefit Analysis * Preparing for Troubling Times: Tips for Trustees * Advocacy: The Importance of Leveraging Your Community July 31: Foundations & Fundraising * Enhancing the Story: Developing a Smaller-Scale Capital Projects Fundraising Campaign * Marketing is the Future: How to Build a more Sustainable Library Foundation Model by Integrating Marketing in the Organizational Culture, Strategy, and Practice * Fundraising Tips and Tricks: Some Novel Ideas * Donor Engagement: Acquiring and Inspiring Committed and Faithful Supporters Aug. 1: Friends of the Library * Libraries are Better with Friends: How to Foster a Strong Group of Advocates * Smooth Sailing With Library Trustees and Staff * Championing Library Freedom: How Friends Groups Can Fight Back When Our Library is Under Attack * An Extravaganza of Literary Events for Your Library Full session descriptions and speaker information<http://www.ala.org/united/virtual> Eric Klinenberg, author of Palaces for the People, will deliver a keynote Tues., July 30, 6 p.m. Eastern. Register for the keynote only<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/5917218339250/WN_-CezqtFwS8yoEFghu15_Ug> The Virtual Gala Author Tea sponsored by Baker & Taylor on Wed., July 31, 4:30 p.m. Eastern, will feature Anna Rasche, Alice Austin, Marcie R. Rendon, and Edward Underhill. Moderated by Donna Seaman, Booklist Editor of Adult Books. Register for the Virtual Gala Author Tea only<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/7817218339509/WN_XzAJyDFzQK2aeDj5SNYt0A> * Free registration for those in Michigan! * Attend one, two, or all three days! * Access all recordings following the event. 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