Wisconsin Library Association

Library Development & Legislation Committee

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Library Development and Legislation Committee (LD&L)

The committee, which meets bimonthly to discuss current legislative issues and goals:

Includes representatives from the Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association and a Federal Legislative Advocate to monitor and communicate about federal issues
Hosts a program at the WLA Conference where member concerns and opinions are sought
Recommends an annual legislative agenda and positions on specific issues to the WLA Board
Periodically schedules meetings of library stakeholder organizations in the state to help accomplish legislative goals.

If new issues arise unexpectedly, the WLA President, in consultation with the LD&L Chair and Executive Director, may take positions on behalf of the association.

2017 LD&L Co-Chairs:
Kathy Pletcher
klpletcher@gmail.com

Connie Meyer
cmeyer@bridgeslibrarysystem.org

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Library Development & Legislation Committee

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Library Development and Legislation Committee (LD&L)