United for Libraries
Information and Memberships
All Nebraska public libraries are statewide members of
United
for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association. The
Nebraska Library Commission has purchased memberships to ensure that public
library staff members, Friends, Trustees, and Foundations can take advantage
of United for Libraries' services to enhance fundraising, advocacy, and
public awareness.
United for Libraries, previously called the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and
Foundations (ALTAFF) "is a national network of enthusiastic library supporters who believe in the importance
of libraries as the social and intellectual centers of communities and campuses. No one has a stronger voice
for libraries than those who use them, raise money for them, and govern them. By uniting these voices, library
supporters everywhere will become a real force to be reckoned with at the local, state, and national levels."
Training and Resources
United for Libraries no longer uses a single
username and password for all Nebraska members. Individuals will register
and login with their own account. Below are the links if you need a new
account or if you need to reset your existing password:
If you have any questions, please contact
Holli Duggan.
Nebraska Public Library Friends & Foundation groups are listed
here.
Trustee
Academy
Citizens for Libraries Publications available from the Library
Commission:
Even More
Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends
Getting
Grants in Your Community
Making Our
Voices Heard: Citizens Speak Out for Libraries
Please contact the reference desk to borrow
these publications.
NCompass Live: United for Libraries - Moving to a Bigger, Better Platform
ALA recently launched its new integrated learning management system (LMS),
ALA eLearning. While the old United for Libraries system has served us well,
the new LMS offers more streamlined access, integration with all ALA
training opportunities, and enhanced functionality.
Join Beth Nawalinski, Executive Director for United for Libraries, as she
takes us through this new system and all the updates. (Recorded on February
9, 2022)
NCompass Live: United for Libraries' - Trustees, Advocates, Friends,
and Foundations: The Voice for America's Libraries
Beth Nawalinski and Peter Pearson share their ideas about United for
Libraries' mission and vision, and how Nebraska and its libraries can
benefit and fully use the resources available through this dynamic ALA
division. Learn about Nebraska's statewide membership, including online
trainings that are available free to all Nebraska public libraries. Hear
about United for Libraries' Baker and Taylor Award. Laura England-Biggs, from
Keene Memorial Library in Fremont, NE, will discuss the Friends of Keene
Memorial Library's Baker and Taylor Award-winning project. (Recorded on
January 8, 2020)
For more information on Library Board Certifciation and
Additional Training Resources: