The American Library Association (ALA) today released new data documenting* 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years…
Proposals for United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations due April 15
Program proposals for the 2023 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations from Aug. 1-3, the fourth annual virtual conference for library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them, will be accepted through April 15. United…
Register for free webinar series ‘Bringing in the Money: How Friends and Foundations Can Find Funding & Grants,’ April 13 and 19
United for Libraries will present a free two-part webinar series on Bringing in the Money: How Friends and Foundations can Find Funding & Grants, featuring “Applying for ALA Grants: Tips for Friends of the Library Groups and Foundations” presented with…
Register for April 11 Learning Live: ‘Board Support for Success’
Registration is open for the April 14 United for Libraries Learning Live on “Board Support for Success.” Cedar Rapids Public Library Director Dara Schmidt and library Board President Clint Twedt-Ball will be in discussion about how the board’s support of…
Applications for United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks due April 10
Applications for the United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks are due April 10. The United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a…
United programs for Annual announced; early registration closes March 31
United for Libraries will offer programs, discussion groups, author events and more at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference. United programs are specifically for Trustees, Friends and Foundations, and those who work with them, and will include sessions on advocacy, fundraising,…
#FundLibraries advocacy campaign launches
It’s time to take action to #FundLibraries! ALA’s annual federal appropriations campaign has officially launched, and we need your support – take a moment to remind Congress why federal funding for libraries is important for your library community. Each year,…
Register for free advocacy webinar, ‘Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy’ on April 5
United for Libraries, the ALA Chapter Relations Office, and ALA’s Committee on Library Advocacy will present the free webinar Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy, on Wed., April 5, 3-4:15 p.m. Eastern. Register now. Both the stakes and pace…
Get ready for Library Giving Day on April 4
Library Giving Day started as an idea generated by the Seattle Public Library Foundation. #LibraryGivingDay is a one-day fundraising event with the goal of encouraging people who depend on and enjoy public libraries to donate to their individual library system.…
Register for ‘Building A Stronger Relationship with Your Library Board’ on March 30
Building a Stronger Relationship with Your Library Board, a United for Libraries webinar presented by United Executive Director Beth Nawalinski, will be held March 30, 2-3:15 p.m. Eastern, and will be free to those in states with United for Libraries…