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2017 MIDWINTER HIGHLIGHTS ISSUE COGNOTES 11
Julie Foudy to Serve as National Library Week Honorary Chair
Gold medalist and World Cup champion Julie Foudy will help shine a spotlight on the value of all types of libraries as the 2017 National Library Week Honorary Chair.
To celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and library workers, thousands will commemorate National Library Week, April 9 – 15, 2017. Libraries Transform is the theme for this year’s National Library Week, reminding the public that libraries are expanding beyond their traditional roles and providing opportunities for community engagement and services that connect closely with patrons’ needs.
“We are very excited to have Julie Foudy as the honorary chair of 2017 National Library Week,” said American Library Association President Julie Todaro. “She is not just an expert on the soccer field. She is also a leader in her community, empowering young women through her leadership foundation, helping them transform their lives just as librarians and library professionals do the same for their communities.”
Julie Foudy is a retired American professional soccer midfielder who played for the United States women’s national soccer team from 1987 through 2004. Foudy participated in four Women’s World Cups and three Olympics for the U.S.A. Team.
Foudy is the director and founder of the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy, a unique residential camp experience that uses sports as a vehicle to teach leadership skills for life. She also founded the Julie Foudy Leadership Foundation, which has a mission of building on a foundation of sports and fitness to empower young women from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
“I am thrilled to be the Honorary Chair of National Library Week and to share my love of reading, learning, and growing,” said Foudy. “Today’s libraries are vibrant community centers, technology hubs, and places where people can access life-changing resources to transform their lives. And for that we should always be grateful.”
Foudy also will add author to her credits with the release of her first book, Choose to Matter, in the spring of 2017. Along with sharing stories from her playing days and personal experiences, Foudy taps into the wisdom of other incredible female leaders, including “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts, soccer stars Mia Hamm and Alex Morgan, and Facebook superwoman and Lean In founder Sheryl Sandberg. Complete with fun exercises and activities, Choose to Matter will guide readers in all aspects of their lives.
Those celebrating National Library Week will have free access to publicity tools featuring Foudy, including social media artwork and print PSAs. All items will be available for download at ala.org/nlw.
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is an annual observance by the American Library Association and libraries across the county each April. For more information on National Library Week, please visit ILoveLibraries.org.
Libraries Transform® Is Now a Registered Trademark
LIBRARIES TRANSFORM®
The Libraries Transform campaign logo is now an officially registered trademark. In accordance with the trademark, the logo has been updated by replacing the “TM” with the ®.
Libraries currently using the Libraries Transform logo are being asked to replace the old logo with the updated version on any websites, social media, email signatures, or new materials that are being created. Print materials or signage featuring the Libraries Transform logo with the “TM” can still be used.
The updated Libraries Transform logo with the registered trademark is available online at ilovelibraries.org/librariestransform/toolkit.
Anyone with questions regarding the transition to the updated logo can contact Jeff Julian at jjulian@ala.org.
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