[PL-Directors] Reminder: 2025 United for Libraries Virtual: July 29-31, 2025

[HANNING Darci * SLO]

2025 United for Libraries Virtual: July 29-31, 2025.<https://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/virtual?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0ooR5vkChtGrS-qXFBovYOrxclnTXJFqgIGMLyKCdSzWphp4cKUU6atjs_aem_kt5hOGHw4MyOTlwiLni3Mg>
For questions or registration assistance, contact United for Libraries by phone at (312) 280-2161 or by email at united at ala.org<mailto:united at ala.org>.

This interactive three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them. Programming runs daily from 8:00 a.m. Pacific to approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific, with scheduled breaks.

  *   Participate in live Q&A sessions with presenters and network with colleagues nationwide.
  *   Enjoy exclusive access to the keynote speaker and authors.
  *   View on-demand sessions for one year after the live event.

The best news? Oregon has no-cost registration<https://airtable.com/appJGVPTs5YJ03X5c/pagDvJhM5bdB0zJrP/form>. If you work for any type of library in Oregon, full conference registration is paid for by the state library! Directors, staff, board members, and Friends and Foundation members can register now: https://airtable.com/appJGVPTs5YJ03X5c/pagDvJhM5bdB0zJrP/form

Trustee Day - Tuesday, July 29, 2025

  *   Get Familiar with Freedom of Information Laws
  *   Meetings That Matter: Driving Results, Not Just Discussions
  *   Public Official Basics for Trustees: Introduction to Public Administration and Public Finance
  *   Top 10 Things Library Board Members Should Know - But Often Don't
  *   Why Is It Always a Battle?: Concerns of Public Library Trustees in the United States
  *   Microlearning to be announced soon!

Foundation/Fundraising Day - Wednesday, July 30, 2025

  *   Library Storytelling: How to Find Memorable Library Stories to Use for Marketing and Promotion
  *   Let Your Impact Ring! Sharing Your Library's Successes so Funders Will Listen
  *   Overcoming the Barriers to Library Fundraising Success
  *   Strengthening Library and Foundation Relationships: The Role of the Memorandum of Understanding and Relationship Committee
  *   Microlearning to be announced soon!

Friends Day - Thursday, July 31, 2025

  *   Community Connections: How to Build Relationships for Advocacy
  *   Friends for Everyone: Inclusivity and Accessibility Best Practices
  *   Get Strategic: Creating a Strategic Plan for Your Friends Group
  *   Gnomes Need Homes: A Different Type of Silent Auction!
  *   Lessons from a New Board President
  *   Library Funding 101: Understanding How Things Get Paid

For questions or registration assistance, contact United for Libraries by phone at (312) 280-2161 or by email at united at ala.org<mailto:united at ala.org>.

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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