On Wednesday, April 23, 1-2 pm, please join us for a new RAILS online event. This event will feature discussions on advocating for libraries in regards to President Trump's Executive Order defunding IMLS. This discussion include examples of what individual libraries are doing to connect with their users. It will also include information about the new 2024 RAILS Annual Report.
This event is formatted as a Zoom Webinar. The recorded version of this event will be available from the RAILS YouTube page.
Due to time constraints, RAILS encourages attendees to submit questions in advance.
Full agenda:
- Welcome – Monica Harris, RAILS Executive Director
- 2024 RAILS Annual Report – Monica Harris, RAILS Executive Director
- Impact of Delivery – Joe Filapek, RAILS Associate Executive Director
- Advocating for Normal Public Library – John Fischer, Executive Director, Normal Public Library
- Advocating for Antioch Public Library District – Jennifer Drinka, Executive Director and Sara Olsen, Head of Marketing & Communications, Antioch Public Library District
- Q&A
- Other
- Adjourn