Washington, DC in the spring is a lovely time to advocate for libraries.
Join fellow colleagues from New York State for the 2016 National Library Legislative Day (NLLD).
May 2 – Liaison Hotel
May 3 – Meeting with New York State Senators and Representatives
A training session for first time NLLD delegates will be held on May 1 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the ALA Washington Office headquarters (1615 New Hampshire Avenue NW).
NLLD brings hundreds of librarians, trustees, library supporters, and patrons to Washington, D.C. to meet with their Members of Congress to rally support for libraries issues and policies. As with previous years, participants will receive advocacy tips and training, along with important issue briefings prior to their meetings.
To register for the event and Liaison Hotel go to http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld.
Participants receive a discounted room rate at the Liaison Hotel (for the nights of May 1st and 2nd) or here is a link to other hotels in Washington DC or nearby Virginia with ready access to the Union Station metro, near the Liaison Hotel or the legislative office buildings. http://www.yourdchotels.com/washington-dc-area-map.aspx
Check out the video from last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA0RRbBtr9k
NOTE:
The ALA Washington Office and the White House Conference on Library and Information Services Taskforce (WHCLIST) offer a scholarship opportunity to a non-librarian participant at National Library Legislative Day. Recipients of the WHCLIST Award receive a stipend of $300 and two free nights at a D.C. hotel. The deadline for submissions is April 1. For more information about the WHCLIST Award, visit http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld/funding.
