[PL-Directors] Upcoming United for Libraries events!

[HANNING Darci * SLO]

Hello public library directors!

Here are the upcoming free learning events from United for Libraries - one of the benefits provided by the State Library of Oregon using LSTA Funds. "Learning Live" events are recorded and available for up to 30 days after the live event. Directors, staff, volunteers, board members, friends and foundation members are all welcome to attend for free.

For questions or assistance with registering, please contact Beth Nawalinski at bnawalinski at ala.org<mailto:bnawalinski at ala.org> for call her at312-280-5868.


United for Libraries "Learning Live": 'Practical Policy Management,' Sept. 9, 11:00am PT



The Sept. 9 Learning Live will be "Practical Policy Management: A Guide for Trustees" on Sept. 9, featuring Dr. Andrew Smith. This session will educate both library Trustees and directors of the statutory responsibility of library Trustees in creating policy, as well as practical steps for creating, maintaining, and managing effective policy. Register<https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/shrXca38ncol9yU5f>


'Library Policy Retreat for Boards: Intellectual Freedom & Artificial Intelligence': Sept. 27, 9:00am - 12:00p PT




United for Libraries presents a virtual retreat for library Boards/Trustees and those who work with them on Sat., Sept. 27. This session is designed for board members and directors to attend individually, or as a group assembled in a library meeting room. The retreat will be held in two parts, with the first session focusing on library policies and intellectual freedom, including best practices for the everyday functions of the library and patron privacy. The second session will address how AI can be strategically implemented in the library, and what boards need to know about AI and policies. Register<https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pagmiG0L068G8rQWZ/form>


'Public Charities Can Advocate and Lobby': Oct. 22, 12:00p PT




United for Libraries will present Public Charities Can Advocate and Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Friends of the Library Group or Library Foundation Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good, a webinar on Oct. 22. Nonprofits can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. This workshop will cover advocacy activities you can engage in, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy when representing 501(c)(3) public charities, including public and community foundations. Register<https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pagKnCQ3rZvb5P8Wd/form>


First Amendment survey: Share your thoughts




United for Libraries is planning a webinar for Trustees, Friends, and Foundations on the First Amendment and intellectual freedom in fall 2025. To meet the needs of United for Libraries audiences, they are collecting information via a survey open to all. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete; all responses will remain anonymous and confidential in any shared results. Share your thoughts<https://airtable.com/appo30ivFCZ4iovu4/pagdem21fS77lVaHm/form>

Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
Continuing Education Resources: https://slo.oregon.gov/conted/
State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
971-375-3491 | darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>

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