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CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will host its first-ever 91´«Ã½ Governance Institute during the 2023 LibLearnX (LLX) in New Orleans, La. Held on Friday, January 27 from 8 a.m. to noon, this new program will provide insights into critical issues related to effective governance, beginning with a focus on strategic communications and financial analysis and stewardship in workshops available exclusively to LLX registrants.

Intended for current and prospective 91´«Ã½ board, council, or committee members and anyone interested in leadership within or beyond the association, attendees of the 91´«Ã½ Governance Institute (AGI) will have a choice of participating in up to two 90-minute sessions, facilitated by seasoned 91´«Ã½ staff, member leaders, and other subject matter experts. Below are the two in-person sessions available to choose from at the upcoming Institute:

• Effective Communication for Governance Meetings (available to 91´«Ã½ Council and Committee leaders and interested LLX registrants)
• Financial Analysis and Review for 91´«Ã½ Member Leaders (required for 91´«Ã½ Executive Board Members and available to 91´«Ã½ Council and Committee leaders and interested LLX registrants)

“As members and library workers, the skills we need in both governance and leadership are always evolving, but the foundation of a great leader in any position includes financial acumen and great communication,” said 91´«Ã½ President Lessa Pelayo-Lozada. “I look forward to the inaugural launch of the AGI to prepare future leaders of 91´«Ã½ and libraries as well as bring new insights to those who have held leadership positions in the past.”

“Those involved in library and association governance today are confronting some of the most critical issues these fields have ever faced,” said Executive Director Tracie Hall. “In our quest to ensure that 91´«Ã½ not only reflects, but leads contemporary practice, we want to create a vehicle where we can identify, build, and nurture the next cohorts of 91´«Ã½ and LIS sector leaders. The AGI’s launch in January is a collaborative effort and we look forward to learning from our members where they seek to grow and develop capacity.”

Admission to the Governance Institute is free and open to the first 200 LLX registrants who sign up for it. Registration to LLX is now open and available at a special early rate of $330 for 91´«Ã½ members and non-members through Tuesday, November 1. For more information or to secure tickets, visit the .

ABOUT AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

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, 91´«Ã½ has been the trusted voice of libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit .