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Private-Public Collaborative Group Advocates for Library Funding

Associations Now

Through the Corporate Committee for Library Investment, organizations and businesses are banding together to help protect and secure federal funding for America’s libraries. Library funding may be among the very best yielding and most leverageable investment that Congress makes across the entire federal budget,” the letter reads.

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ASAE Research Foundation Announces 2022 Recipient of Sal Martino Grant for DEI Research

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Proposal Title: “The Effects of the Intersectionality of Gender and Race on Members’ Involvement in Membership Associations”. Tentative Timeline: The anticipated research timeline based on the proposal is August 2022-July 2023. Department of Public Administration & Policy, School of Public Affairs, American University.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

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Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. The EDUCAUSE badge program includes the following categories of engagement: Community Service, Leadership Development, Communications, Awards and Subject Matter. Badging Platform: Credly.

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Association Brain Food: 11.24.23

Reid All About it

Have a proposal due, but no new ideas? Host: Northstar Meetings Group Speakers: Earla Jones, MS, CMP, Director, Conference Services & Operations, American Library Association Rachel Stephan, CEO, Snöball Michael J. Strategist, Public Speaker, Author, PMA Nonprofit Leadership and Vista Cova Thu 11/30 at 11 a.m. 1 CMP credit.

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Objection 1: Price.

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Executive Connections: Why This Is the Right Name

Executive Connections

Most of our members hold advanced degrees in library or information science; many hold advanced degrees in law, education, business and science. When did these corporate level executives STOP liking the word "Library?" Perhaps we need a change in leadership more than we need a change in name? It works; they understand. 

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NSA Surveillance Programs: Associations, Advocacy Groups Raise Concerns

Associations Now

Among the associations and advocacy groups that have spoken up in the wake of these reports: American Library Association: Known for its stances on free-speech issues, ALA says it is “gravely concerned but unfortunately not surprised” about the surveillance programs.

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