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1.1 What the AALL Government Relations Office
Does for You
Resources:
The Government Relations Office offers several timely services to help you stay informed about the latest information-policy news and updates:
- The Government Relations Office Web site on AALLNET: The one-stop-shop for AALL policy updates, letters, testimony, issue briefs, presentations, and other resources, with coverage back to 1995.
http://www.aallnet.org/aallwash/
- AALL Washington Blawg: Launched in February 2008, the Blawg includes the latest policy updates, news items, summaries of hearings, useful resources, and more. It is the best source of up-to-date information from the Government Relations Office. You can receive Blawg updates through RSS feeds and email.
http://aallwash.wordpress.com/
- Washington E-Bulletin: Each month, the E-Bulletin provides you with a round up of the important information policy issues that we're tracking, current action alerts, chapter news, and further reading for the information policy junkie. The E-Bulletin is available on our Web site and is sent out to a number of listservs, including the AALL Advocacy Listserv.
- http://www.aallnet.org/aallwash/lru.asp
- The AALL Advocacy Listserv: A two-way discussion list that keeps you in the loop on the latest policy news, the Advocacy Listserv also gives you an opportunity to share stories about what's happening in your state. Listserv members can post news, questions, or concerns to the hundreds of people who subscribe to the list.
http://www.aallnet.org/aallwash/aalladvocsubscribe.asp
- “Washington Brief” column in Spectrum: The column highlights the most important issues the Government Relations Office is following. Archived columns are available on our Web site.
http://www.aallnet.org/aallwash/lru.asp
- GRO Staff: The Government Relations Office staff are always here to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. Please feel free to drop us a line any time!
Mary Alice Baish
Director
AALL Government Relations Office
(202) 942-4237
mbaish@aall.org
Emily Feldman
Advocacy Communications Assistant
AALL Government Relations Office
(202) 942-4233
efeldman@aall.org
IDEA CORNER:
If you're looking for AALL's position on a policy issue or just for more information, try searching AALLNET. In the search bar in the left-hand column, type in a few key words. For example, "public access to information," "digital authentication," or "orphan works" will bring up background information, policy documents, action alerts, and more. |
Events:
In addition to the resources we offer to keep you informed and engaged, the AALL Government Relations Office and Government Relations Committee hold several events during the AALL Annual Meeting and Conference to tell you about our work and give you an update on what's happening in Washington. Individuals and chapter members are encouraged to attend as many of these events as possible. If you're attending the 2009 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., don't miss the following events:
- AALL Day on the Hill: Legislative Advocacy Leadership Training 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009 ▪ 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We hold the Advocacy Training each year to help you learn more about our issues and practice the skills you need to become an effective advocate. This year, AALL Day on the Hill will provide you with the opportunity to hear about AALL's policy agenda, learn tips from our guest speakers, and spend the afternoon with your Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill. The Training will take place just before the start of the Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. and is available at no cost to members of AALL and our chapters. Registration is limited, so sign up early! To reserve your spot, RSVP by June 15 by emailing Emily Feldman at efeldman@aall.org
Hear about the recent work of our three policy committees and their plans for the future. These meetings are open to everyone, and provide a great opportunity to network with members of the Committee.
Copyright Committee
Monday, July 27, 2009 ▪ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Electronic Legal Information Access & Citation (ELIAC) Committee
Sunday, July 26, 2009 ▪ 5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m
Government Relations Committee
Monday, July 27, 2009 ▪ 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- Chapter Leadership Roundtable: Government Relations
Monday, July 27, 2009 ▪ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Intended for chapter members with an interest in policy, this Roundtable is designed to give participants an opportunity to learn about the work of the Government Relations Committee and Government Relations Office, share any policy news from your chapter, and ask any questions you may have about chapter advocacy. It's also a great opportunity to network with your peers in other chapters. This is an important meeting for chapter policy committee chairs and committee members and we strongly encourage participation by one or more memberof each chapter.
- Annual Legislative and Regulatory Update
H5 ▪ Tuesday, July 28, 2009 ▪ 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
This program will provide you with a report on the information policy issues and legislative advocacy efforts that took place throughout the year. Government Relations Committee Chair Steve Mirsky will announce the winners of the 2009 Public Access to Government Information and Robert L. Oakley Member Advocacy Awards. In addition, Copyright Committee Chair Keith Ann Stiverson and Mary Alice Baish, Director of AALL's Government Relations Office, will summarize the goals stated in AALL's Public Policy Positions for the Obama Administration and the new Congress.
Section 1.2 Why We Need YOU on Our Advocacy Team
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