What to expect?

In a workshop format, Trish Kane and Neal Lichter of Pathfinders for Autism will offer attendees an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using experiential exercises, sharing personal experiences, and presenting library-based scenarios, they will provide LLAM members with considerations and strategies for serving individuals with ASD.  In addition, considerations that encourage positive interactions with ASD co-workers will also be discussed.

Learn more about Pathfinders for Autism at http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/.

When: March 28^th from 12-1:30pm

Where: Maryland State Law Library, Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, 361 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401

Parking and directions: http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/aboutus/directions.html

RSVP and questions: Julia Viets (jviets@mcccourt.com)

Upcoming LLAM programs at a glance

• February 14^th – Maryland Legislative Day (Annapolis)
• March 28^th – Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder with Pathfinders for Autism (Annapolis)
• April 8^th – Volunteer Day at Civic Works Real Food Farm (Baltimore)
• April 13^th – Cataloging Legal and Electronic Materials with Jessie Tam (Annapolis)
• TBA – Spring Fling (Baltimore)

Hope to see you all there!

Maryland Library Legislative Day
Join us on February 14^th!

Maryland Library Legislative Day is an opportunity for LLAM members to join with librarians and library supporters across the state to build support for Maryland libraries! This is our chance to connect with our elected delegates and senators to advocate for library issues.

Sponsored by the Maryland Library Association (MLA), this year’s Maryland Library Legislative Day will focus on two proposed bills.

• SB137 / HB 165– Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act (UELMA) – These cross-filed bills provide for access, authentication, and preservation of specified online state legal materials that have been deemed official. UELMA takes a technology-neutral, outcomes-based approach to ensure that official online legal materials will have the same level of trustworthiness as official print publications.
• SB 587– Education – Libraries – Reorganization of Governance Structure – This proposed bill calls for the establishment of the Maryland State Library Agency and Maryland State Library Board. The newly established Maryland State Library Agency will, among other things, assume the duties and responsibilities of the Library Development and Services, which is currently within the purview of the State Department of Education.

Schedule:

8:00am – Continental Breakfast and Current Issues Briefing

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Library

Enjoy breakfast, compliments of LLAM, as MLA’s legislative panel briefs participants on current library issues and talking points for senator/delegate visits. Briefing packets will be provided.

9:15am – Senate and House Presentations

State House (walking distance from Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Library)

Kathleen Teaze (MLA President), Irene Padilla (State Librarian), Cathy Dixon (CALD President), and Jay Bansbach (MSDE School Libraries Program Specialist) will present on the floor of the Senate and the House.

At the conclusion, participants are free to go to lunch and make delegation visits. A variety of restaurants are within walking distance of the State House and Circuit Court Library.

3:30pm – Citizens for Maryland Libraries Annual Meeting

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Library, Large Conference Room

All are welcome to CML’s annual meeting.

5:30pm-7:30pm –  Legislative Reception

Senate Office Building, President’s Reception Room

The Legislative Reception is an opportunity to mix and mingle with legislators and other officials.

Parking/Directions/Security

• Directions to and Parking at the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Library
• State Government in Annapolis Map
• Security in the Legislative Complex
• Security at the Courthouse

Questions?

Joan Bellistri: (410) 222-1387