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for Libraries will present </span><a href="https://www.ala.org/events/accessibility-and-public-libraries-under-title-ii-americans-disabilities-act-what-trustees" target="_blank"><span class="email-hyperlink-color-preserver"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#114B9C">Accessibility
and Public Libraries under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act: What Trustees Need to Know</span></span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> on Sat., Jan. 11, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Eastern. The session will
be presented by Clare Membiela, MLS, J.D., Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan. This webinar will provide an introduction to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and a general overview of the legal expectations for public libraries, focusing
on the responsibilities of Trustees/Board Members in ensuring that their libraries are truly welcoming to all of their communities - now and into the future.
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<span style="color:black">for those in Oregon. </span></span></b><a href="https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pagKdNzc2rnIS9dDE/form"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Register now</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<h3 style="margin:0in;line-height:18.9pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5B6FB5">United for Libraries Learning Live: ‘Start Planning Now (YES NOW!) for Your Library's Annual Giving Campaign’ on Jan. 14, and ‘Empowering Your Friends Group
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for Libraries Learning Live</span></span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> on Jan. 14 will be “Start Planning Now (YES NOW!) for Your Library's Annual Giving Campaign“ with Amanda Standerfer. “Empowering Your Friends
Group to Become Advocacy Rockstars” will be the focus of the Feb. 11 session, which will feature Shanta Dickerson, the inaugural Executive Director of the Friends of Johnson County (Kan.) Library Learning Live sessions are recorded and available on-demand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">for those in Oregon. </span></span></b><a href="https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/shrQtiPdXGaY9sOnX"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Register now</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Register for Virtual Retreat: ‘Shaping the Future for Your Friends of the Library,’ March 22<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.7pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">United for Libraries will host a
<b>virtual retreat</b>, “Shaping the Future for Your Friends of the Library,” on Sat., March 22, noon to 3 p.m. Eastern. Friends groups make a lasting difference for their libraries. Learn how to ensure your library Friends have a bright future and strategic
direction in the areas of recruitment, succession planning, board development, advocacy, and membership. Find out how resources from United for Libraries can help as you grow and strengthen your Friends group. Scalable ideas will be shared for libraries and
communities of all sizes. The program will include panel presentations, activities, and idea sharing.
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<span style="color:black">for those in Oregon. </span></span></b><a href="https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pag9SR6HHjax79HR7/form"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Register now</span></b></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">312-280-2160</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
<span style="color:black">Website: </span><a href="http://www.ala.org/united"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.ala.org/united</span></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://united.ala.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">united.ala.org</span></a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Continuing Education Resources: </b></span><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none">https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>|</b> </span><a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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