Thursday, October 22, 2009

Advocacy University

Advocacy University is an American Library Association initiative that provides resources, courses, and tools to library advocates that will help them make the case for library support at a local level. It's a really wonderful resources so check it out!

http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/advocacyuniversity/index.cfm#

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Regional Workshops for Friend's Groups

Florida Library Association’s
FRIENDS, FOUNDATIONS and BOARDS MEMBER GROUP announces

Fall 2009/Winter 2010 REGIONAL WORKSHOPS for FRIENDS GROUPS
Open to all library supporters, staff and board members – FLA membership not required

The Winning Combination – Building Stronger Friends Groups
Registration deadline: One week before each event
Tuesday, Dec. 1 Cagan Crossings Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont, FL 34714
Tuesday, Dec. 8 Robert L.F. Sikes Public Library, 1445 Commerce Dr., Crestview, FL 32539
Wednesday, Jan. 6 Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14250 Hagen Ranch Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33446
Thursday, Jan. 7 Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33919

AGENDA
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Local time)
§ Registration and social time – Courtesy of host Friends of the Library organization
§ Welcome, introductions and update on FLA and activities of Friends, Foundations & Boards (FF&B) member group – Barbara Correll, FF&B Leader and Faye Roberts, FLA Executive Director
§ Opportunities to connect with other Friends groups in your part of the state – Claire Hauenstein, President, South (Lee) County Regional Friends of the Library
§ Effective newsletters - David Hauenstein, Editor, Friends-to-Friends Newsletter
§ Sharing tips on fundraising, membership, programming, book sales and more
§ How to Become an Award-Winning Friends Organization - Barbara Correll or Ruth O’Donnell

Cost:
$18.00 per person/individual and organizational members of FLA
$20.00 per person/non-members

For more information, contact the Florida Library Association office by phone 386-438-5795 or email faye.roberts@comcast.net