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Paula Poundstone Supports Friends and Libraries - As United for Libraries' spokesperson, emmy-award winning comedian Paula Poundstone helps raise awareness for Friends of the Library groups. Check out the free public service announcement for Friends groups and libraries featuring Paula.
New Library Quotes Database - Library Quotes is a searchable database of quotes about libraries, reading, books, literacy, and more. Library Quotes is an initiative of ALA Past President Roberta Stevens, United for Libraries, and the Office for Library Advocacy.

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South Dakota purchases United for Libraries’ Trustee Academy

Posted on April 15, 2014 | 12:23 pm

Riordan wins United for Libraries/Gale Trustee Conference Grant

Posted on April 14, 2014 | 2:51 pm

Nawar wins United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grant

Posted on April 11, 2014 | 2:22 pm

Laurie R. King among authors at United for Libraries’ Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA

Posted on April 8, 2014 | 10:43 am

Applications for Citizens-Save-Libraries grants due May 5

Posted on April 8, 2014 | 10:32 am

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Happy National Library Workers Day! Take a moment to let your library's staff kn...

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It's National Library Week!

Posted on April 14, 2014 | 10:56 pm

Happy Passover.

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2014 Election

Vote in the 2014 United for Libraries Election. Polls open on Wed., March 19, and close on Fri., April 25, 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Election results will be announced on Fri., May 2. Learn more about candidates today for 2014-2015 President Elect, Friend at Large, and Trustee at Large.

Apply for an Advocacy Training Grant!

Ten libraries will receive in-person advocacy training through grants provided by the Neal-Schuman Foundation. Applications are due May 5. Learn more.

FREE Citizens-Save-Libraries Power Guide for Successful Advocacy

This free guide will take the mystery out of advocacy, provide you with an organized step-by-step approach, and allow you to develop a set of strategies that will motivate your community to pressure funders to support the library or in the case of a referendum or a bond issue – to vote “yes.”

Read the guide.

Join United for Libraries today!

Watch a quick five minute webinar to learn more about the fabulous member resources and benefits.

Engaging Today's Volunteers for Libraries and Friends

The baby boomers are retiring! Learn how to engage these volunteers for your library and Friends group in this three-part webinar series. United for Libraries members save $100!

Trustee Academy

Trustee Academy

Online courses for Trustees with significant discounts for United for Libraries members.

United for Libraries on Facebook

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United for Libraries in ALA Connect

Find your United for Libraries Sections and Committees; start new communities!

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