2026 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees, Friends, Foundations
Tuesday, July 28th – Thursday, July 30th
The Nebraska Library Commission has purchased statewide registration! All library directors/staff, Trustees/board members, and Friends of the Library and Foundation representatives receive FREE registration and/or on-demand viewing – a value of $159 per person. Details about sessions and presenters will be announced soon, but there’s no need to wait to register to attend for free.
Registration includes live attendance and on-demand access to three full days of programming, expert speakers, microlearning sessions, and the “Virtual Gala Author Tea.” Programming runs from 10:00 am CST to approximately 3:00 pm CST daily with scheduled breaks. Registrants may participate in some or all program sessions live, and/or watch recordings on-demand. Also: receive a certificate of attendance (for individual live participation or on-demand viewing).
Sessions include:
- Tuesday, July 28th – Trustee/Board Member Day
- Details coming soon! Save the date, and register now.
- Wednesday, July 29th – Foundations & Fundraising Day
- Details coming soon! Save the date, and register now.
- Thursday, July 30th – Friends of the Library Day
- Details coming soon! Save the date, and register now.
Special Events:
- Keynote – Speaker will be announced soon.
- Past keynote speakers have included Austin Channing Brown and Eric Klinenberg.
- Virtual Gala Author Tea – Authors and time will be announced soon.
- Join United for Libraries for our yearly Virtual Gala Author Tea. Bring your beverage of choice and enjoy authors talking about their writing experience and latest books.
- Invite your library staff and patrons! More details coming soon.
Registration Options – Choose one of the options below to register:
- Statewide Free Registration Form
- Allow one business day for registration.
- ALA eLearning Website via the Nebraska Statewide Access Course
- Must be enrolled in the Nebraska access course to register. You will be prompted to login, if not already logged in.
- Email United for Libraries
- Email united@ala.org
- Include your full name, email address, library, and primary role on behalf of your library.
- Allow one business day for registration.
- Bulk Registration
- Library directors may email united@ala.org
- Include full name, email address, and primary role on behalf of the library for each individual to register.
- Allow two business days to register.
- For registration questions, contact United for Libraries staff by email at united@ala.org or by phone at (312) 280-2161.
If you have any questions, please contact Lynda Clause.
