Federal experts to walk libraries through government red tape and unfunded mandates at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference
For Immediate Release
Tue, 06/07/2016
Contact:
Jazzy Wright
Press Officer
ALA Washington Office
American Library Association
202-403-8208
ORLANDO, Fla.—Ever felt frustrated by the prospect of another unfunded mandate from the federal, local or state government? Empower yourself, your library and your community by learning to navigate major e-government resources and websites by attending “E-Government Services At your Library: Conquering An Unfunded Mandate,” a conference session that takes place at the 2016 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla. Learn about taxes, housing, aid to dependent families, social security, healthcare, services to veterans, legal issues facing librarians in e-government and more.
WHO:
- Jayme Bosio, government research services librarian, Palm Beach Library System, West Palm Beach, Fla.
- Ryan Dooley, director, Miami Passport Agency, U.S. Department of State
- Chris Janklow, community engagement coordinator, Palm Beach Library System, West Palm Beach, Fla.
WHEN: Thursday, June 23, 2016, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Orange County Convention Center
Room W103A
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
REGISTER: To attend the conference session as a reporter, email Jazzy Wright, press officer, American Library Association’s Washington Office, at jwright@alawash.org.