Membership Monday: Building Library Advocates

On-Demand

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Be inspired by real-world examples to build your own community of library advocates.

Free and available exclusively to PLA members

Libraries are already doing the work of advocacy every day. Many times, engaging supporters starts with just a simple question: “How can I help you?” Members of PLA’s Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Committee will lead this discussion and share examples of ways you can build a stronger, more resilient community of library supporters.

Typically hosted on the first Monday of each month, Membership Mondays are virtual meetups where PLA members can hear from leaders within the association, discover ways to get involved, ask questions, share ideas, and grow their networks. Registration is free, but PLA membership is required.

Panelists

  • Cathy Zimmerman, Executive Director, Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services
  • Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian, Santa Clara County (CA) Library District
  • Jason Homer, Executive Director, Worcester (MA) Public Library

Important Registration Information

An ALA eLearning account is required to register for this free virtual series. Don’t have an account? Create one for free by going to the “Log in” menu located at the top right corner in the ALA eLearning site. Although no membership is required to create the account, you must be a PLA member to register for this PLA member-exclusive webinar. If you encounter any issues registering for this series, then please email [email protected] for assistance.

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July 14, 2025
1:00 - 1:30pm CDT

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