The bargaining unit representing the Librarians of
The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
Fundraiser to Benefit Libraries
On Tuesday, November 23, 2004,
Kevin P. Gaughan will present a talk,
"Buffalo Books: How A New Government Can Sustain Our Libraries," at
Ulrich's Tavern, 674 Ellicott Street in Buffalo. At 7:00, Mr Gaughan
will
present his vision for healthy libraries and accept questions from the
audience. The doors open at 6:30 pm with finger foods and a cash bar.
Suggested minimum donation is $20 per person.
Kevin Gaughan is a local civic leader and nationally known regionalism
expert. He is the founder of "Buffalo Conversation," a program by which
citizens can participate in local public policy decision making. His
book,
At First Light: Strengthening Buffalo Niagara in the New Century,
was published last year by Canisius College Press. Mr. Gaughan is a
graduate of Harvard University, Georgetown University Law School, and he
studied international relations at The London School of Economics.
The Librarians Association, founded in 1968, is the bargaining unit
representing over 150 professional librarians employed by the Buffalo and
Erie County Public Library and is an affiliate of the New York State
United Teachers.
Last updated 8 November 2004
The Librarians Association of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
invites all library users, taxpayers, and voters to a presentation by one
of Buffalo's foremost civic activists on how local government
reorganization will benefit public libraries. The proceeds will benefit
the campaign to save Erie County's public libraries from
devastating budget cuts.