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<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Passing this on as we all work to tell our story, understand outcomes and communicate the impact we have in our communities.
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<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">-- LLAMA Webinar Explores Evidence-Based Advocacy for Public Libraries --</span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">If you have ever wondered how to tell the story of your library’s impact on your community and on individuals in the most effective way, look no further. The answer is by sharing the evidence. </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The
Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Evidence-Based Advocacy for Public Libraries,” on </span></strong><span class="aqj"><b><span style="color:black">Wed., October 25</span></b></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">,
at </span></strong><span class="aqj"><b><span style="color:black">1:30 – 3:00 pm</span></b></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> (Central time).</span></strong><span style="color:black"> This webinar will help you understand
how current metrics and measures can tell your library’s story in a way that is most meaningful to your stakeholders.<br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Learning Outcomes:</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
-Know how to use metrics and measures to develop enhanced library programs, <a name="m_-5534856326856001345__Hlk494876022"></a>sponsorship solicitation packages and grant requests<br>
-Learn how to attract the attention of sponsors by using collection management reports<br>
-Understand location audits in order to develop proper value for cost-per-thousand advertising rates<br>
-Know how to use geographic visualization tools and library issue voting patterns to analyze library usage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Presenters</span></strong><span style="color:black">: <a name="m_-5534856326856001345__Hlk494875644"></a>Ed Rossman, author of <em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">40+
New Revenue Sources for Libraries and Nonprofits</span></em><a name="m_-5534856326856001345__Hlk494875657"></a>; Renae Rountree, Director, Washington County Public Libraries, Florida<br>
This webinar was developed by LLAMA's Assessment Community of Practice and addresses the foundational leadership competencies of "Evidence-based Decision Making" and "Marketing and Advocacy."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Registration:</span></strong><span style="color:black"> LLAMA member $49; Non-LLAMA member $59; LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $199; Non-LLAMA group
rate (5 or more people at one site) $239; Student: $29<br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Register online: </span></strong><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC"><a href="http://tinyurl.com/3zhtecm%20"><span style="font-weight:normal">http://tinyurl.com/3zhtecm</span><span style="font-weight:normal">
</span></a></span></u></strong><span style="color:black">Register with a purchase order or by mail: <a href="http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTk4MjY5JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDgxNjQxNzA/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">registration
form</span></a> (PDF, 1 pg.).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Can’t attend the live event? No problem! If you register, you will automatically receive a link to the recorded version for later viewing. Tech Requirements: This webinar uses GoToWebinar software, which
may require a small download,<br>
For questions about this webinar or other LLAMA programs, contact: Fred Reuland. <a href="mailto:freuland@ala.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">freuland@ala.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">About the Library Leadership and Management Association</span></strong><span style="color:black"><br>
The Library Leadership and Management Association (<a href="http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTk4MjY5JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDgxNjQxNzE/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">www.ala.org/llama</span></a>) advances outstanding leadership
and management practices in library and information services by encouraging and nurturing individual excellence in current and aspiring library leaders. LLAMA is a division of the American Library Association.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
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