Live Chat: Library Advocacy & Civic Engagement During & After COVID-19

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CT

Speaker(s)

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Megan Murray Cusick, MLIS

Assistant Director, State Advocacy
American Library Association
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Kathi Kromer

Associate Executive Director
ALA Washington Office
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Kevin Maher

Deputy Director, Government Relations
American Library Association
Gavin Baker

Assistant Director of Government Relations
Public Policy and Advocacy Office | American Library Association
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Rob Banks

Committee on Legislation, Chair

COVID-19 is impacting libraries and our communities nationwide, and its effects will continue to be felt in the months ahead. Advocacy is crucial to keep library workers on the job and serving our communities’ urgent needs. In this session, learn from expert panelists about:

• How to advocate for libraries affected by COVID-19, from city hall to Capitol Hill
• Changes to the 2020 Census and how your library can support a complete count
• Opportunities to promote full participation in the 2020 elections

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Space is limited, so join early!