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<p style="margin-bottom:8.25pt">United for Libraries is <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2FshrSDaH5VKsfjfA45&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C26badbe4dc894f4220e608d9059e9c4f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637547001062945481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=I%2FCEeWTCRJ400%2B6sWlaGNAenr73IUl8rL77whWf1jVk%3D&reserved=0">
accepting proposals</a> for its upcoming online conference “United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations,” scheduled to be held Aug. 3-5, 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>United invites program proposals on topics of interest to library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them. Examples of program topics from last year’s conference include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Advocacy and Equity: How Library Boards Can Create Lasting Impact through Compelling Cases and Outreach<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Understanding Donor Data Analytics: Why it Matters and What You Can Do With It<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Strategies for Solving Board Problems<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Great Boards Don't Happen by Accident: A Proactive Approach to Building an Effective Board<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Working with Friends and Foundations: Playing for the Same Team<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Ask, Listen, Plan: Engaged Planning for Trustees, Directors and Other Library Leaders<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p>Proposals are open through Mon., May 17; parties who submit proposals by the deadline will receive an acceptance decision by June 1.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>To submit a proposal, visit <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2Fvirtual%2Fproposals&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C26badbe4dc894f4220e608d9059e9c4f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637547001062945481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=FUvwE1s0AEaAWBQg6qHBnFtFaVLAVZ5nF31CIAFzNks%3D&reserved=0">
ala.org/united/virtual/proposals</a>. For questions and concerns, contact <a href="mailto:united@ala.org?subject=United%20Virtual%202021%20program%20proposals">
united@ala.org</a>.<br>
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<span style="color:black">United for Libraries <br>
The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations <br>
A division of the American Library Association <br>
312-280-2160</span><br>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C26badbe4dc894f4220e608d9059e9c4f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637547001062955437%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=A0YKQK2Dl7lRHwLLWVhwahbVVsRX0vQRxBzPgMdg54U%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:blue">www.ala.org/united</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All Michigan public libraries have membership in UFL courtesy of funding from IMLS through the Library of Michigan.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services</span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library Development Manager<br>
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<br>
<a href="mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov">Whites29@michigan.gov</a> 517-335-1507 | <a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan">
www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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