Program proposals for United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations from Aug. 9-11, the third annual virtual conference for library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them, will be accepted through May 25. Learn more. This…
ALA announces Ukraine Library Relief Fund
ALA, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Library Association (ULA), has announced the ALA Ukraine Library Relief Fund to gather donations for the Ukrainian library community as they face the challenges of war. In cities and towns throughout Ukraine, dozens of…
Nominations for ALA Trustee Citation due May 20
United for Libraries has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for the ALA Trustee Citation. Nominations will be accepted through May 20. The ALA Trustee Citation is presented during the Opening General Session at the ALA Annual Conference. Established in…
Register for free ‘Reading is a Right’ webinar May 12
The University of South Carolina, Penguin Random House, and EBSCO will present the webinar “Reading is a Right: What Parents Need to Know about Book Bans and Pushing Back” on May 12, 8 p.m. Eastern, featuring author Kyle Lukoff. Join…
United for Libraries leaders scheduled to speak in New Hampshire, California, Florida
David Paige United for Libraries board members, staff, and member-leaders are scheduled to speak at several conferences across the country in May. Below is information about programs in New Hampshire, California, and Florida. To learn more about having a United…
Save 50% on 400+ items at the ALA Store through June 3
The ALA Store is having a Spring Sale through June 3. Save 50% on 400+ books, posters, bookmarks, gifts, and more. This limited time offer is good only on the ALA Store while supplies last. Browse the sale at www.alastore.ala.org/springsale.…
New resources on fighting censorship for Friends of the Library groups and library Trustees/boards
With the rise in book challenges and censorship, how can Boards of Trustees and Friends of the Library groups support intellectual freedom in libraries? The United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Task Force has developed two new resource guides – Challenges…
Deborah Doyle elected 2023-2024 United for Libraries President; additional board members elected
The ALA election results were announced April 13. The candidates elected to the United for Libraries Board were Deborah Doyle (pictured; Vice President/President), Kathleen McEvoy (Secretary), Lauren Trujillo (Foundation-at-Large), Kathy J. Selking (Foundation-at-Large, and Steven Yates (Friend-at-Large). Their terms will…
“How to Build a Better Board” program at PLA Conference offers key lessons
Morgan Miller, director of Cecil County (Md.) Public Library, and Dr. Paula Singer Vice President and Senior Consultant with the Segal Group, gave lessons on “How to Build a Better Board” to a packed house at the Public Library Association…
‘Friends of the Library & Book Sales: Branch Sales, Online Stores, and More’ focus of United for Libraries Learning Live on June 14
United for Libraries’ Learning Live program for June, “Friends of the Library & Book Sales: Branch Sales, Online Stores, and More” will be held Tuesday, June 14, at 2 p.m. Eastern, Register here. Join staff with the Friends of Montgomery…