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A N N O U N C E M E N T SLibrary Legislative Day: Tuesday, January 22, 2008As an information professional, you know that what happens at the State Capitol can have a huge impact on library service in Wisconsin. And whether you're a political junkie or novice, there's an easy way for you to make a difference in the way libraries are perceived by state lawmakers. Attend Library Legislative Day and tell your story! On Tuesday, January 22, 2008, the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) and the Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) host the annual Library Legislative Day at the Inn and the Park and the State Capitol in Madison. All library workers in Wisconsin are invited to attend. Since 2008 is the second year of the legislative session, we'll be focusing on any remaining library-related bills and setting the stage for the next budget cycle. The more library advocates we can bring to the State Capitol, the more likely library issues are to get a fair hearing. For political novices, Library Legislative Day is a great way to get acquainted with library issues and your state legislators. For those of you with more experience, you know it's a time to solidify relationships and underscore the messages you've communicated year-round. It's also a time to thank legislators for their service. Join us at 7:45 a.m. for continental breakfast, followed by an issues briefing from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The keynote address follows the briefing, featuring legislative leadership from both parties. Then, it's off to appointments with legislators that are made for you in advance of the event. For more information, plus picture highlights from previous Library Legislative Days, go to www.wla.lib.wi.us/legis/day. A registration form is also available there. We hope you attend Library Legislative Day on January 22! - Lisa Strand, WLA Executive Director 
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