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…
Sign up for 2022-2023 United for Libraries committees
United for Libraries personal members are encouraged to fill out the Committee Interest Form to indicate interest to serve on United for Libraries committees for 2022-2023. Committees are as follows: Awards & Honors Committee Finance Committee Governance Committee Leadership Development…
Program proposals for United for Libraries Virtual due May 4
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 4. Learn more This…
United for Libraries Learning Live on May 10 to focus on ‘Libraries Build Business: Support from Boards, Friends, and Foundations’
United for Libraries’ Learning Live program for May, “Libraries Build Business: Support from Boards, Friends, and Foundations,” will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2 p.m. Eastern, Register here.Libraries Build Business (LBB) is a national initiative of ALA, supported…
Help support diversity in library boards; responses due April 15
The ALA Emerging Leaders team for United for Libraries is working on a project to help provide information and resources that will support Library Directors, Boards, Foundations, and Friends Groups in building and sustaining diverse boards and memberships. The group…
United for Libraries Learning Live on April 12 to focus on ‘Unite Against Book Bans’
United for Libraries’ Learning Live program for May, “Unite Against Book Bans,” will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 2 p.m. Eastern, Register here. As part of National Library Week, ALA debuted Unite Against Book Bans, a national initiative…