Name: Library Champions: Building Advocates Through Shared Learning
Start: 2026-10-09T08:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-09T08:50:00-0700

Library Champions: Building Advocates Through Shared Learning

Friday October 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT

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Learn how to combat library misinformation and build community trust by creating a core group of library advocates in your community.

Attendees will learn new methods of community engagement to build library advocates. They will also understand how advocates can help build trust and share vital, truthful information about the role of libraries in their community.

Speakers

Megan Klein-Hewett

Adult Services Manager, Ames Public Library

Megan Klein-Hewett is the Adult Services Manager at Ames Public Library. Prior to joining APL in 2019 she spent the first eight years of her career at Omaha Public Library in Omaha, Nebraska. In Omaha, Megan served in a wide range of positions, from Library Aide to Borrower... Read More →

Breakout Session 4

2026 ILA Conference

Megan Klein-Hewett

Sheila Schofer

Tracy Briseno

Brianne Anderson

Alissa Domink

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2026 ILA Conference

Megan Klein-Hewett

Sheila Schofer

Tracy Briseno

Brianne Anderson

Alissa Domink

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