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Empowering Democracy: Unlocking the GODORT Voter & Elections Toolkit

Register to attend the live training webinar, "Empowering Democracy: Unlocking the GODORT Voter & Elections Toolkit." 

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)

 

Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge.

  • Speaker:
    • Aaron M. Wilson, Government Documents Coordinator, University of Maryland, College Park
  • Description:  As the November 5, 2024, U.S. general election approaches, the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) of the American Library Association has collaborated with information professionals nationwide to create a comprehensive voter resource guide. This toolkit covers all 50 states and the District of Columbia, providing crucial information on voting rules, regulations, and services. Our presentation will:
    1. Explore the toolkit's development.
    2. Demonstrate how to navigate its features effectively.
    3. Offer strategies for information professionals to promote civic literacy and engagement.
      Join us to learn how this valuable resource can empower both new and returning voters in your community. The toolkit is now available at: https://godort.libguides.com/votingtoolkit/.

Registration confirmation information:

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Prior to the webinar:

For those participating via a desktop or laptop computer (preferred method), a WebEx plug-in must be installed (one-time only). Download instructions. Some features will not be available for users participating with a tablet or smartphone. Devices need to have a WebEx app installed from the device’s app store, which may take time. After installation, the app will ask for you to Allow or Deny permissions.

 

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