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On Jan. 22, ALA released the updated <em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fnews%2Fmember-news%2F2020%2F01%2Fala-releases-updated-libraries-guide-2020-census&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303588846&sdata=hGL2u%2Bq3LIM0VT442LxayauOVbJISpV7FbJ8G4lh7Zw%3D&reserved=0">Libraries’
Guide to the 2020 Census</a></span></em>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The 2020 Census will begin in less than 2 months, and we know many library staff will receive questions from their patrons. The
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fnews%2Fmember-news%2F2020%2F01%2Fala-releases-updated-libraries-guide-2020-census&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303598851&sdata=rkopDgG0cmX9N28Gk%2FUuR73ggfeftCwtG0ee%2FxqGZiE%3D&reserved=0">Libraries’
Guide to the 2020 Census</a></span></em> is ALA’s resource with background information, frequently asked questions, and tips for libraries. Originally released in 2019, the updated
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Guide</span></em> reflects the latest information and resources.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Please share this <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLibrariesGuideCensus2020&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303598851&sdata=VGCKFPscSYJdydNAmS1nroEOiz1hAtDwYSilOKvYNxs%3D&reserved=0">
free resource</a> (22-page PDF) with your colleagues who may have questions. (Or if they’re pressed for time, see ALA’s 2-page
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fadvocacy%2Fsites%2Fala.org.advocacy%2Ffiles%2Fcontent%2Factionareas%2Fv5%2520-%2520Census%2520tip%2520sheets.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303608843&sdata=d6Ro68vEyJ8rBinKVCsYuPOFTTo%2FZR6i%2BF0UIeK%2Be0Q%3D&reserved=0">
“2020 Census: Key Facts for Libraries.”</a>) <o:p></o:p></p>
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For additional resources, visit <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.org%2Fcensus&data=02%7C01%7Catkine%40michigan.gov%7C4838f54a94c641b8617d08d7a4d11a31%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637159090303618837&sdata=iZXAAXHErP1TewPcZzThv%2B%2Ff0AutZyLh8qlvM4mXtWM%3D&reserved=0">ala.org/census</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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For additional information, contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Gavin Baker, MSLIS<o:p></o:p></p>
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Deputy Director, Public Policy & Government Relations <o:p></o:p></p>
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American Library Association<o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="mailto:gbaker@alawash.org">gbaker@alawash.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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(202) 628-8410<o:p></o:p></p>
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