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The 17th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, held from Oct. 16-22, was a success as Friends of the Libraries groups all over the country celebrated with special programs, proclamations, membership drives, fundraisers, and more. If your group held National Friends of Libraries Week programs, I encourage you to submit an application for a National Friends of Libraries Week Award - the due date is Dec. 2. And if you missed the free webinar held during the week, Friendraising & Fundraising Ideas for Friends Groups and Libraries of All Sizes, you can access the recording and learn some innovative and fun ideas from Friends across the country.
October also brought an exciting new partnership between United for Libraries and BoardSource - one that brings a wealth of new benefits to personal members of United for Libraries. United for Libraries personal members now have access to BoardSource membership benefits at no additional cost. Check it out for hundreds of topic papers on fundraising, advocacy, recruitment, planning, orientation, and more; one-on-one support from governance experts via the Ask-an-Expert email service; access to the BoardSource Exchange, a collaborative information sharing tool for members, and “Resources & Solutions” emails with downloadable tools, infographics, templates, and more. These resources will no doubt strengthen your board and provide support in facing whatever 2023 brings.
Thank you for all you do for libraries.
Dr. Gordon Baker
2022-2024 United for Libraries President
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ALA website down for maintenance Nov. 4-6 |
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ALA IT will be performing scheduled
maintenance to improve the member experience at www.ala.org the weekend of Nov. 4. Starting at 3 p.m. Central on Nov. 4 through Nov. 6, members will be unable to log into ALA websites to make purchases, post to the ALA Connect community, or access ALA eLearning. All publicly available content will be accessible during the maintenance window.
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“Ask the Experts: Fundraising & Library Foundations” at the Nov. 15 United for Libraries Learning Live
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Register now for the Nov. 15 session of United for Libraries Learning Live, “Ask the Experts: Fundraising & Library Foundations.” Foundation and fundraising professionals, including Rachel Heine, Director of Development, Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library, and Jenni Gaisbauer, Executive Director, Charlotte (N.C.) Mecklenburg Library Foundation, will address common questions about library fundraising and foundations, and practical strategies for libraries/Foundations of all sizes.
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BoardSource member benefits now available to personal members of United for Libraries |
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United for Libraries personal members
now have exclusive access to BoardSouce, the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership research and support. United personal members can access hundreds of topic papers on fundraising, advocacy, recruitment, planning, orientation, and more; one-on-one support from governance experts via the Ask-the-Expert email service; “Resources and Solutions” emails with downloadable tools, infographics, and templates, and much more. Current personal members of United will receive an email early next week about how to create a BoardSource login. Those who are not yet United personal members can join for BoardSource access. |
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Book ban efforts in Colorado see little success |
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According to Colorado Newsline, “While efforts to ban books in certain genres have increased across the country as of late, Colorado has also seen a few book-ban efforts — but not nearly as many as the rest of the U.S.” Nicolle Davies, assistant commissioner of the Colorado State Library and United for Libraries Board Member, is quoted in the piece: “The two things you really need in a democratic society are free press and public libraries. People need to be able to formulate their own ideas and be able to get good quality information that's accurate, and that's what happens at a public library. When you start to play around with the profile of a collection, you risk not providing an accurate and balanced perspective.”
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United for Libraries hosting weekly office hours |
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Need one-on-one assistance with your United for Libraries membership? Would you like to find out more about a specific topic related to your Board of Trustees, Friends group, or Foundation? United for Libraries is hosting weekly “office hours” for United members, including those with statewide access. Sessions will be held on Thursdays from noon-1 p.m. Eastern.
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Registration now open for LibLearnX, Jan. 27-30
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Registration for the 2023 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX), to be held January 27–30 in New Orleans, is now open. LibLearnX is a four-day learning conference that invites ALA members and non-members to participate in collaborative and engaging education, networking, and celebrations. Designed as an active learning experience, LibLearnX will offer a diverse selection of more than 120 education sessions.
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Sourcebooks and ALA present 17-month weekly planner for book lovers |
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Sourcebooks and ALA Editions have
teamed up to publish the ALA Recommended Reads and 2023 Planner. Available via the ALA Store as well as through bookstores nationwide, this 17-month (August 2022-December 2023) book log organizer is ideal for all readers and book lovers and makes the perfect gift for showing appreciation to colleagues, volunteers, library friends, trustees, board members, and bibliophiles.
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The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund was established in 1970 as a special trust in memory of Dr. LeRoy C. Merritt. It is devoted to the support, maintenance, medical care, and welfare of librarians who, in the Trustees’ opinion, are denied employment rights or discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, age, disability, or place of national origin; or denied employment rights because of defense of intellectual freedom.
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Andy Amrhein named 2022 Trustee of the Year by the Pennsylvania Library Association
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Andy Amrhein was named 2022 Trustee of the Year by the Pennsylvania Library Association. During his six years of service on the Bethel Park Public Library board, Amrhein has held the offices of treasurer and president. He is also a small business owner, and a Trustee member of the Pennsylvania Library Association.
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Do People Who Fill Out ‘Request for Reconsideration’ Forms Have a Right to Privacy? |
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According to ALA’s Intellectual Freedom blog, “A legal debate in Colorado has raised the question of whether individuals submitting request for reconsideration forms are protected by library privacy laws or if their names and other identifying information is public record along with the rest of the request.
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BoardSource member benefits now available to personal members of United for Libraries |
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United for Libraries personal members
now have exclusive access to BoardSource, the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership research and support. United personal members can access hundreds of topic papers on fundraising, advocacy, recruitment, planning, orientation, and more; one-on-one support from governance experts via the Ask-the-Expert email service; “Resources and Solutions” emails with downloadable tools, infographics, and templates, and much more.
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‘Friendraising & Fundraising Ideas for Friends Groups and Libraries of All Sizes’ recording now available |
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As part of National Friends of Libraries
Week, United for Libraries presented a free webinar on Friendraising & Fundraising Ideas for Friends Groups and Libraries of All Sizes. Friends of the Library groups across the country presented their unique and scalable fundraisers that can be done any time of year, and discussed how they work with the library to raise funds and support.
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Minnesota Association of Library Friends debuts new website
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The Minnesota Association of Library
Friends (MALF) has debuted a new website at mnlibraryfriends.org. MALF’s mission has always been to connect Friends of the Library – both to one another, and to grants, educational opportunities, and other resources to support their work. MALF’s revitalized web presence will include a community calendar, member index, video archive, and blog.
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Foundations & Fundraising
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Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library hosts 30th annual Celebration of Learning fundraiser Nov. 4
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Ann and Ron Pizzuti are the 2022 recipients of Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library Foundation’s (CMLF) Julian Sinclair Smith Award, whose namesake was the founder of Sinclair Broadcast Group and had a passion for reading, education and lifelong learning. Each year, CMLF presents the award to honor inspiring individuals living or working in and around Franklin County with a passion for lifelong learning. The award will be presented at CMLF’s 30th annual Celebration of Learning fundraising event on Nov. 4 at Main Library.
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Friends of the Vineyard Haven (Mass.) Public Library host 5K fundraiser |
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The Friends of the Vineyard Haven (Mass.) Public Library held its 25th annual 5K Sept. 25, in person, for the first time in two years. The 5K was done virtually during 2020 and 2021. A total of 31 people raced, with an entry fee of $25 that raised funds to support services and programs that the Friends fund, including museum and park passes.
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Good Ideas from the Network
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Friends of the Chapel Hill (N.C.) Public Library host members-only “Sip & Shop” at book sale
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Friends of the Chapel Hill (N.C.) Public Library will host an after-hours “Sip & Shop” as part of their Big Book Sale on Fri., Dec. 2, 7-9 p.m. Attendees will enjoy free wine, light food, and dessert while shopping book bargains at Chapel Hill Public Library. The event is members-only with a guest (new members can join at the door).
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Rocklin (Calif.) Friends of the Library celebrates 40 year anniversary |
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The Rocklin Friends of the Library is celebrated "40 Years of Service" with a dessert social featuring local elected officials. The Friends presented a 40th anniversary gift to Placer County library administration. The event also featured a kids craft table to make bookmarks, Friends history displays, library card sign-ups, and a "Golden Ticket" book giveaway.
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Heights Libraries (Ohio) hosts Homecoming |
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Heights Libraries (Ohio) hosted a Homecoming event at every library branch on Sun., Oct. 16, 1:30-4 p.m. Community members were invited to visit and check out new resources, collections, spaces, staff, and services at every branch. The event also included refreshments, raffles, and kids activities.
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Richland (S.C.) Library’s Artist-in-Residence and Entrepreneur-in-Residence programs
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Richland (S.C.) Library has an Artist-in-Residence Program that aims to connect the community with local working artists and to provide creative and educational opportunities to the community in a way that supports cultural and artistic exchange. The current resident is performing artist, choreographer, and director Terrance Henderson (pictured). In addition, the library's Entrepreneur-in-Residence supports, mentors, and educates new entrepreneurs and budding start-ups through office hours and public programs--building an ecosystem that sustains the development and growth of future entrepreneurs in the region.
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United for Libraries News & Updates
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Visit http://united.ala.org to read about upcoming events, conferences, updates on United for Libraries resources and initiatives, news about Friends of the Library groups, library Trustees, library Foundations across the country, and more.
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