2017 NJLA Friends Institute (Burlington County Library)

Date: 
Saturday, October 28, 2017 - 9:30am to 3:00pm

Join us on October 28th at 9:30AM at the second of two regional NJLA Friends Institutes.  Learn, network and have fun!

Cost: $35.00 (Includes breakfast and lunch)

Our morning keynote will be Jillian Wentworth from ALA's United For Libraries

Jillian Wentworth is the Marketing/Public Relations Specialist for United for Libraries. Jillian has worked for public libraries since 1994, most recently at Princeton (N.J.) Public Library and Easttown (Pa.) Library & Information Center. She earned a master's degree in library and information science from Drexel University and a bachelor's degree in English from Hollins University. Jillian has also worked as a journalist and editor, as well as in marketing and public relations for nonprofit arts organizations.

Jillian edits The Voice, United for Libraries' newsletter, and assists with the United for Libraries website. Jillian manages marketing, publicity, and communications to members, the media, and the general public, including social media.

All attendees will receive six months of free access to a the 3-part webinar series, "Engaging Today’s Volunteers for Libraries and Friends"

Other sessions will provide:
New program ideas
Increasing fundraising for your friends group
Advocacy updates for NJ Libraries including construction, voting on millages and school libraries
To register for the October 28th Friends Institute at Burlington County Library: CLICK HERE

Location: 
Parsippany Public Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054