Dear colleagues,
We would like to invite you to virtually attend an event ALA is presenting during the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Monday July 21 at 6pm at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SFNL) of the NYPL. We are thrilled to collaborate with the SFNL again to present an event during a United Nations action week.
Join us to explore how libraries are driving progress toward equitable economic opportunities and contributing to the global effort for decent work and inclusive growth in our session titled: "Imperatives for Growth: Libraries as Catalysts for Inclusive Employment, Skills and Prosperity". We are ecstatic that the ALA President, PLA President, members of the ALA Executive Board, ALA leader staff members, and other leaders have confirmed their attendance and participation.
To attend the event in-person or online, please register at https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/07/21/imperatives-growth-libraries-catalysts-inclusive-employment-skills-and
It would be fantastic if you could attend. Last year, we had a nice representation from library leadership in NYC, see news story here: https://www.ala.org/news/2024/09/ala-active-79th-session-united-nations-general-assembly
Thank you!
ALA UN SDG Subcommittee of the ALA International Relations Committee
https://www.ala.org/aboutala/irc-un-sustainable-development-goals-subcommittee
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Robin Kear
Liaison Librarian
University of Pittsburgh
She/Her/Hers
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