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COSLA is the national association of the Chief Officers of agencies leading library development in the U.S. states, territories, and District of Columbia. cosla.org Joined June 2015-
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The Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) is pleased to announce that Jeremy Johannesen, CAE, has been selected as the Executive Director of the organization. Read COSLA's press release here: cosla.org
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Congress is on the verge of finalizing an infrastructure plan, and libraries MUST be included. Join us and urge Congress to #BuildLibraries and modernize library facilities, for the next generation of library users: bit.ly/LibraryInfra
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Now is the time for Congress to #BuildLibraries & modernize library facilities nationwide, for the next generation of library users. Add your voice and urge Congress to ensure the Build America's Libraries Act is included in an infrastructure package: Bit.ly/LibraryInfra
COSLA members letting their voices shine. Check out the latest article in Commercial Observer highlighting the tremendous impact the Build Americas Libraries Act will have on libraries across the US. Click here for the full article: bit.ly/3yykDYS
Excellent opportunity available! @COSLA_US and @AMRMS are recruiting for an Executive Director for the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. See the full posting at tinyurl.com/s6dwxhef.
COSLA Applauds American Rescue Plan Recognition of Libraries’ Vital Role in Communities. Historic boost to Library Services and Technology Act Funding enables substantive response. tinyurl.com/7vname65
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With today’s House introduction of the Build America’s Libraries Act by @RepAndyLevin & @repdonyoung, we are one step closer to a critical $5bil investment in library infrastructure. Thank you Reps. Levin & Young for your commitment to America’s libraries. ala.org/news/press-rel…
COSLA members on the move: @MnDeptEd's Jennifer R. Nelson to head the New Jersey State Library. tinyurl.com/ycqv94kz. Congrats Jen, and thanks for sharing your leadership talents across states and within COSLA! @njstatelibrary @tesu_edu
President Trump announces his intent to appoint COSLA's current President Jennie Stapp of Montana to the National Museum and Library Services Board. Congratulations to Jennie our accomplished and valued colleague! tinyurl.com/y9ecmnlj @MTStateLibrary @WhiteHouse @US_IMLS
Nicolle Davies talks about @COStateLibrary 's great work with CARES Act funds. Nice job on important work! @US_IMLS tinyurl.com/y8lsh6hn
COSLA charts a path for equity, diversity and inclusion. Happy for all to read about our work at tinyurl.com/yc64nkh6!
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As we work to negotiate priorities for an upcoming relief package — I believe we must include funding for libraries for the benefit of our communities.
The @mblclibraries released a guide to plan new and reconfigured public library spaces that meet a community's unique needs while saving time and money. Library services are changing as are the standards for space planning. Read the study here tinyurl.com/y4rxv8ku
Thanks and congratulations to COSLA's and @HSPLSHIgov Hawaii State Librarian Stacey Aldrich and all of the @ALALibrary Presidential candidates announced today. We appreciate your willingness to serve! cosla.org/News/ArtMID/47…
Daria Bossman, State Librarian for @LibrarySD was recognized by her alma mater, Emporia State University as a 2020 Distinguished Alumni. Bossman is a valuable member of COSLA, alumnus of @emporiastate, and contributor to the field of library services! tinyurl.com/y3dvkstc
Congratulations to @georgialibs for winning the @LibraryJournal 2020 Marketer of the Year Award. Read how the Georgia Public Library Service puts "storytelling at the heart of everything they do..." tiny.cc/zwhysz
The State of Virginia Open Data Portal provides greater access to data, informing public health officials and state citizens amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is a join project between the @LibraryofVA and the Office of the Chief Data Officer. tiny.cc/wohysz
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The latest issue of the Delaware Journal of Public Health is here! This month's topic? Public Libraries and Public Health! djph.org
Great research and reads on public libraries and public health in the latest issue of the Delaware Journal of Public Health, guest edited by @DELibraries Director and COSLA’s own Dr. Annie Norman! djph.org @delamed
#REALMproject Test 4 results out: Retesting on 4 common library materials shows COVID-19 still detectable after 6 days when stacked; same for expanded polyethylene foam—commonly used in museums—when tested unstacked. Details: oc.lc/test4-results #COVIDlibraries
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