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Additional Learning Opportunities at #ELGL18

We’re really excited to share some big news about #ELGL18. In addition to the meet ups, tours, conference agenda, and networking events you’ve come to expect from ELGL conferences, we’ve added two incredible events to your conference registration: First, on Wednesday, May 16 from noon to 4:30, spend the afternoon with What Works Cities to learn all about their … Continued

#ELGLKnope Sweetums 16

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Voting for the #Sweetums16 round ends on Friday, February 9 at 11:59 p.m PST. ELGL members receive exclusive daily updates with results from each of the matchups. Not an ELGL member? Join – $15/students, $30/individuals, $300/organizations. For the libraries remaining in the contest, please email kent@elgl.org with a contact person for your library. Other questions or … Continued

Final Results: Round of 32

ELGL members receive exclusive daily updates with results from each of the matchups. Not an ELGL member? Join – $15/students, $30/individuals, $300/organizations. For the libraries remaining in the contest, please email kent@elgl.org with a contact person for your library. Other questions or comments, contact kent@elgl.org. Sign up as a guest columnist in our new feature – Libraries in … Continued

Local Government and the Super Bowl (Updated: 2/4)

Local government and football go hand and hand?!?! Of course, they do. Local government plays a role in everything that we do. Below are examples of how local government crosses paths with football. ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt will update this post throughout the weekend. Let Us Break Bread Together… America unites around food this afternoon. … Continued

On the Council Agenda: Partnering on a a Law Enforcement Building

In this series, guest columnists write about issues that are being deliberated by their elected body. Kristin Donald, City of Bozeman, MT Finance Director, kicks off the series by writing about a decision on whether to partner with the county on a new law enforcement building. Sign up to write about your agenda items. Did … Continued

Reimagining Libraries: Baytown Library Writes its Own Story

In this series, guest columnists write about what’s working at their library, how they are adjusting to the digital age, and what their community expects from a library. Jamie Eustace, Director, Sterling Municipal Library, Baytown, TX, writes about creating surprise and delight in the library. I’m sure every librarian is familiar with the scene.  You’re at … Continued

Support a Non-Aggression Pact for Amazon’s HQ2

Note: the below petition was organized by ELGL member Richard Florida about the level of incentives and competition offered by cities in the running for Amazon’s second headquarters location, or HQ2. ELGL’s executive director, Kirsten Wyatt, signed this petition, and wants to engage our membership in a healthy debate/conversation about incentives for local economic development. … Continued

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