United for Libraries to present ‘Just the “T”: Duty, Authority, Responsibility & Liability—Library Trustees as  Public Officials,’ Oct. 31

Clare Membiela, MLS, J.D., Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan, will present the United for Libraries webinar Just the “T”: Duty, Authority, Responsibility & Liability—Library Trustees as  Public Officials, on Tues., Oct. 31, 2 p.m. Eastern. Library Trustees have a…

Oct. 10 United for Libraries Learning Live to focus on ‘Engaging Youth: Student Library Trustees’

The October United for Libraries Learning Live session will focus on ‘‘Engaging Youth: Student Library Trustees,” featuring Anne Arundel (Md.) County Public LIbrary CEO Skip Auld. and student library Trustee Linda Gayle, on Tues., Oct. 10, 2-3 p.m. Eastern. Register…

Congressional earmarks and libraries: Apply for projects Feb. 28-March 17

In 2021, Congress revived the practice of including earmarks in appropriations bills after a 10-year absence. Earmark funding goes directly to the entity designated by Congress for the specified project (separate from regular federal programs). Earmarks were rebranded “Congressionally Directed…

Register for ‘Social Media and Library Policies,’ Tues., March 14, at 2 p.m. Eastern

Registration for March’s Learning Live session, “Social Media and Library Policies,” is open. Whether your library has a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram, or other platforms, it’s important to have policies in place to protect both library board…