Public Library Information

Advocacy

Events

• National Library Legislative Day (NLLD)

Resources - Demonstrating the Library's Role in Tough Economic Times
Here are some of our favorite resources:

• Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit (American Library Association)
  • The toolkit contains information on how to work with decision-makers, ways to work with the media, and talking points to help libraries articulate the role of libraries in times of economic downturn.
  • The same website provides links to the print, radio and television national news stories. Use the radio and television clips in multi-media presentations you develop. Brand new: Released 1/13/2009
• Focus on Libraries in Tough Economic Times (WebJunction Pathfinder)
• Libraries: A Great Local Government Resource in Tough Economic Times
  International City/County Management Association

Resources - General

• Advocacy Toolkit for Public Libraries
  Libraries Prosper with Passion, Purpose and Persuasion! A PLA Toolkit for Success, provides guidance on planning your library’s advocacy efforts, including goal setting, audience analysis and identification, message and strategy development, and tactic evaluation and selection. Nearly 100 pages of instructions are included, as well as an accompanying CD-ROM.  
• CAL Leadership Institute Materials (Nancy Bolt presentation)
  • Advocacy and Leadership
    • Color version (PPT)
    • Black & white version (PPT)
  • Ten Tips for Advocating with Public Officials (PPT)
  • Advocacy Resources (PDF)
     

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