On Jan. 22, ALA released the updated Libraries’ Guide to the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fnews%2Fmember-news%2F2020%2F01%2Fala-releases-updated-libraries-guide-2020-census&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303588846&sdata=hGL2u%2Bq3LIM0VT442LxayauOVbJISpV7FbJ8G4lh7Zw%3D&reserved=0>. The 2020 Census will begin in less than 2 months, and we know many library staff will receive questions from their patrons. The Libraries’ Guide to the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fnews%2Fmember-news%2F2020%2F01%2Fala-releases-updated-libraries-guide-2020-census&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303598851&sdata=rkopDgG0cmX9N28Gk%2FUuR73ggfeftCwtG0ee%2FxqGZiE%3D&reserved=0> is ALA’s resource with background information, frequently asked questions, and tips for libraries. Originally released in 2019, the updated Guide reflects the latest information and resources. Please share this free resource<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLibrariesGuideCensus2020&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303598851&sdata=VGCKFPscSYJdydNAmS1nroEOiz1hAtDwYSilOKvYNxs%3D&reserved=0> (22-page PDF) with your colleagues who may have questions. (Or if they’re pressed for time, see ALA’s 2-page “2020 Census: Key Facts for Libraries.”<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fadvocacy%2Fsites%2Fala.org.advocacy%2Ffiles%2Fcontent%2Factionareas%2Fv5%2520-%2520Census%2520tip%2520sheets.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303608843&sdata=d6Ro68vEyJ8rBinKVCsYuPOFTTo%2FZR6i%2BF0UIeK%2Be0Q%3D&reserved=0>) For additional resources, visit ala.org/census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.org%2Fcensus&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303618837&sdata=iZXAAXHErP1TewPcZzThv%2B%2Ff0AutZyLh8qlvM4mXtWM%3D&reserved=0>. For additional information, contact: Gavin Baker, MSLIS Deputy Director, Public Policy & Government Relations American Library Association gbaker@alawash.org<mailto:gbaker@alawash.org> (202) 628-8410