Dear HBCU Library Alliance, I hope this message finds you well. I am excited to announce the opening of registration for the Empower and Equip: HBCU Librarians' Professional Growth Series<https://hbculibraries.org/registration.html>, brought to you by the HBCU Library Alliance. This groundbreaking virtual workshop series is designed to empower and equip HBCU librarians with the essential tools and strategies needed for professional development in today's ever-evolving higher education landscape. Here are the details for the series: Dates: March 27 to April 10, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Location: Virtual Sessions via Zoom Session Topics and Speakers: 1. Fostering Effective Leadership and Resource Allocation in HBCU Libraries Featuring David McMillan, Director of Library Services at Bluefield State University (WV) and Laura Johnson, Director of Library Services at Livingstone College (NC) Date: March 27, 2024 1. Cultivating New Leaders, Digital Tools & Emerging Technologies for HBCU Libraries Featuring DeLisa M. Harris, Director of Library Services at Fisk University (TN) and Brandon Lunsford, Director of Library Services at Johnson C. Smith University (NC) Date: April 3, 2024 1. Strategic Initiatives: Navigating Fundraising and Accreditation for Institutional Success       Featuring Dawn Kight, Ph.D., Dean of Libraries, Southern University and A&M College (LA) and Tanya       Williams, Interim Director of Library Services, Head Reference & Instruction Librarian- Saint Augustine's       University (NC)Date: April 10, 2024 Registration is required for each session. Please register in advance using the following links: Fostering Effective Leadership<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkf-CoqjIqGNAQIujYSBmcNgx31dZAgnPW#/registration> Cultivating New Leaders<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsfuytqDwpHtNvROhmYjVbIlylzXeV7fJb#/registration> Strategic Initiatives<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqc--rrj4iHdKMpdusYYw5gm-qga4ly_wA#/registration> This professional development workshop series is an exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow HBCU librarians. Let's empower each other and equip ourselves for success in our crucial roles within the HBCU community. Eligibility Note: This series is exclusively open to HBCU Library Alliance member libraries, archives, and museums in good standing. Register now and mark your calendars for these enriching workshops Warm regards, Shaneé Yvette Willis, M.Div/MLS Program Manager at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 103 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: swillis@hbculibraries.org<mailto:swillis@hbculibraries.org> Follow this link HBCU Library Alliance 10th Membership Meeting<https://www.hbculibraries.org/meeting-2024.html> for updates on the Membership Meeting!