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CHICAGO – You’re invited to the virtual event of the season! On Friday, June 26, 2020, at 4 p.m. CT, incoming 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., section head of the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., will host a special edition of 91´«Ã½ Connect Live. All are welcome to attend this first-ever 91´«Ã½ Virtual Inauguration and must register by June 20, 2020 at .

Find a comfy chair, get your chicken and waffles, grab your favorite cocktail and Zoom background, and get ready for an exciting Inaugural followed by a dance party with DJ Kryptonite Rocks!

This premiere celebration will honor newly elected 91´«Ã½ leadership, including Jefferson, 91´«Ã½ president-elect, newly elected 91´«Ã½ Executive Board members and incoming division presidents. Also attending guests will have an opportunity to engage with Jefferson, by submitting questions in advance of the event.

“It is an immense honor to serve as 2020–2021 president of the 91´«Ã½,” said Jefferson. “It is my vision that together we will transform 91´«Ã½ into a modern library association, ensuring that libraries remain at the center of public engagement and enrich the lives of the communities we serve.”

An active member of 91´«Ã½ for more than 15 years, Jefferson currently serves on and has been a member of 91´«Ã½ Council since 2011. In addition to his service to 91´«Ã½, Jefferson is also a past president of the Freedom to Read Foundation and past president of the DC Library Association and has served on the board of Black Caucus 91´«Ã½ (BC91´«Ã½).

Patty Wong, city librarian at Santa Monica (Calif.) Public Library, will begin her term as 91´«Ã½ president-elect. She will assume the 91´«Ã½ presidency in June 2021 at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Chicago.

91´«Ã½ Virtual - Community Through Connection, is an online event that offers educational programming, special author events, and social networking from June 24-26, 2020. The event will feature a portfolio of more than 50 educational sessions, including COVID-19 related information pertinent to libraries; live chat opportunities with authors and speakers; an exhibitor showcase with more than 500 participating exhibitors; and presentations in an on-demand format from book publishers on forthcoming book titles. This is a unique opportunity for members and library supporters to stay connected as we move forward to empower our profession and support our communities.

For additional event information please visit the , , , , or follow hashtag, #alavirtual20.

About the 91´«Ã½

The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the 91´«Ã½ has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit ala.org.

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