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Program: Sustaining Democracy through Voter Engagement: National Voter Registration Day 2022

Sustaining Democracy through Voter Engagement: National Voter Registration Day 2022 and Beyond

Sunday, June 26, 2022

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Washington Convention Center, 150A

In 2022, as we emerge from pandemic restrictions and with changes to voting laws in more than 40 states, libraries play a critical role in re-engaging communities, informing voters, and ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Alongside ALA's voter engagement efforts and IMLS's voter education initiative, the Committee on Library Advocacy is launching a concerted effort to increase awareness of and participation in National Voter Registration Day, a non-partisan civic holiday that celebrates democracy and encourages participation in all levels of government.

COLA is engaging with external partners and across ALA member groups to amplify outreach and ensure that libraries of all types and serving all communities speak with a united voice about the profound impact of libraries in voter engagement. Hear about that work from practitioners as well as thought leaders and service providers.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn about voting trends and best practices for engaging new and low-propensity voters.
Participants will engage with other attendees in considering their own opportunities to advance voter engagement.
Participants will hear concrete examples of how libraries have participated in National Voter Registration Day in the past, and learn about resources available to support their own participation.

Main Contact(s)

Steven D. Yates, Ph.D.

Assistant Director and Coordinator, School Library Media Certification
The University of Alabama

Moderator(s)

Steven D. Yates, Ph.D.

Assistant Director and Coordinator, School Library Media Certification
The University of Alabama

Speaker(s)

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Abby Kiesa

Deputy Director
CIRCLE at Tufts University
Robbie Sittel, MLIS

Librarian
University of North Texas
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Diana Veiga

Civic Engagement Coordinator
DC Public Library
Danny Navarro

Partner Engagement Director
Nonprofit VOTE