Sally Reed is the Executive Director of the American Library Association’s newly re-designed Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF). ALTAFF is the result of the merger of Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA), which Reed headed, and the former Association of Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA). Sally will share her ideas about ALTAFF’s mission and vision and how Nebraska and its libraries can benefit and fully use the resources available through this dynamic ALA division. Learn how Nebraska’s unique statewide membership can benefit Nebraska – its libraries and people. NCompass Live - November 18, 2009.

1. All About ALTAFF!

2. Lots of FREE Resources! Toolkits * NEW – Pricing books for online sales * Selling Books Online * Sample Memorandum of Understanding * Revitalizing Your Friends Group *Archive issues of the former newsletter of Friends of Libraries U.S.A. News Update *Current copies (July 2009 and forward) of the new expanded VOICE *Searchable database of Notable Quotables AND MORE!

4. More FREE Resources!

5. More FREE Resources! To Join the Listserv! www.folusa.org Send an e-mail message to listserv@s-listserv.thomsonlearning.com In the body of the message, type ONLY: Subscribe FOLUSA-L followed by your name For Example: Subscribe FOLUSA-L John Doe

6. Significant Discounts on Pubs!

9. Why Does Your Engagement Matter? Fund Raising! Advocacy! Connecting With Community!

10. The Small but Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/olos/toolkits/rural_toolkit.pdf Tips and tools you can use from the ALA Rural, Native and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds Committee in collaboration with the ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services

11. www.ala.org/altaff800-545-2433 x2161