Library Advocacy
Minitex News articles tagged with "Library Advocacy" (13):
New advocacy webinar: Minnesota Libraries Legislative Update
The latest addition to the Minitex Library Advocacy series of webinars will feature the members of the Minnesota Library Association's Legislative Committee. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, December 13. The deadline for registration is Monday, December 12.
New webinar in Minitex library advocacy series on working with local government and civic groups
Join us on Tuesday, November 1, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for the third webinar in the Minitex Advocacy series "Hello, City! Working with Local Government and Civic Groups." Taking time to develop relationships with local city departments, township governments, and civic organizations that fall within our service areas is important to developing equitable and inclusive library programs, aligning service delivery to local priorities, and demonstrating the value of library services.
New webinar in Minitex library advocacy series on demonstrating value and impact of Academic Libraries
We're pleased to announce another webinar in the Minitex advocacy series! Lynn Silipigni Connaway from OCLC (Executive Director, Research) will present "The Power of Collaboration and Communication: Demonstrating Value and Impact of Academic Libraries in Uncertain Times."
Last chance to register for ALA Advocacy Academy
We still have some open seats for the ALA Advocacy Academy class, taking place virtually in two parts on September 20th and September 27th. This is the first in a Minitex series of library advocacy-related webinars, presented by Megan Cusick (Deputy Director for State Advocacy, ALA) and Shawnda Hines (Deputy Director of Communications, ALA).
Upcoming library advocacy webinar: A,B,C's of Book Challenges
The second offering from Minitex in a series of library advocacy-related webinars, the A,B,C's of Book Challenges will take place on October 4, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guest presenters include Rachel Haider (Library Media Specialist), Andi Bodeau (Library Media Specialist), and Jen Legatt (Library Media Specialist and Technology Integrationist).
Minitex offers ALA Advocacy Academy training in September
We recently announced a slate of upcoming library advocacy-related webinars. The first will be a virtual offering of the ALA Advocacy Academy training, presented by Megan Cusick (Deputy Director for State Advocacy, ALA) and Shawnda Hines (Deputy Director of Communications, ALA). The training will take place in two parts on September 20th and September 27th.
Save the Dates: New Minitex library advocacy series
Have you ever asked yourself, who advocates about the importance of our libraries in modern society? Minitex will be sponsoring a free webinar series around advocacy to help guide you in advocacy conversations.
NASSP: "The Nonnegotiable Role of School Librarians"
As many of us are well aware, school librarians throughout the state are continuing to face cuts in budgets, support, and positions and are looking for ways to communicate the value of this crucial role to school administrators.
Join the contest: How do Minnesota libraries transform?
Minnesota Library Association Legislative Working Group is proposing a Minnesota spin on the Libraries Transform initiative and would like to create several uniquely Minnesota “Because” statements. We’re seeking submissions from library supporters, and these statements can be about the services and value you see in any type of library (public, academic, school, government, and others).
Making the Case: Influencing Your Funding Future
Moderated by ALA Past President Courtney Young, Making the Case: Influencing Your Funding Future was an especially timely session at this year's American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago. If you haven’t heard of the ALA Fight for Libraries campaign, visit the website to learn more. The panel included experts on making the case for funding support in today’s political climate.