The document discusses library advocacy strategies, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and awareness in influencing decision-makers to support libraries. It outlines successful advocacy examples and highlights the significance of modern libraries in communities. Additionally, it references various resources and initiatives aimed at promoting literacy and library services.

1. Library advocacy with heart #ili2017
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2. What I will do

3. What I will do
3 succesful examples

4. What I will do
3 succesful examples
Discuss criterias for succes

5. What I will do
3 succesful examples
Discuss criterias for succes
Facts Vs. Feelings #fakenews

6. What I will do
3 succesful examples
Discuss criterias for succes
Facts Vs. Feelings #fakenews
Library Advocacy Lab
insights

7. What I will not do

8. What I will not do
Give you a recipe for succes

9. What I will not do
Give you a recipe for succes
Because each case is different

10. Inspiration

11. @hbraum

12. LibraryJournal story (gives best written overview of what happened):
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/03/legislation/library-advocates-fend-off-kansas-legislative-threat/
Heather Braum’s Master Blog Post: http://www.heatherbraum.info/libraries/kansas-libraries-advocacy-
efforts-master-post/
Hearing Storify: https://storify.com/hbraum/hb2719-hearing
Legislative update from KS Lib Association: http://kslibassoc.org/home/legislative-update-hb-2719-2/
Learn more:

13. http://defendthe10-lambeth.org.uk/
Defend the 10

22. Martin Schulz

25. #GenerationCode
#codeEU

26. #GenerationCode
#codeEU
During Code Week, on 17-18 October we will hold our annual
interactive exhibition
Generation Code: Born at the Library
at the European Parliament, showcasing the top innovative
digital exhibits from public libraries across the EU.

27. 60 Books for the Summer is an initiative of the MEP Library Lovers
Group to promote reading and literacy and showcase the work of
authors from different national and linguistic backgrounds.

28. #BUYALIB

29. D E S I GN

30. Tell stories

31. With the heart
To the heart

32. Fake news
Facts
vs.
Feelings

33. When is advocacy succesful?

34. When is advocacy succesful?
Decision makers increase the budget

35. When is advocacy succesful?
Decision makers increase the budget
Decision makers do not reduce the budget

36. When is advocacy succesful?
Decision makers increase the budget
Decision makers do not reduce the budget
Decision makers do not close the library

37. When is advocacy succesful?
Decision makers increase the budget
Decision makers do not reduce the budget
Decision makers do not close the library
Decision makers are aware of the
importance of the library

38. When is advocacy succesful?
Raise awareness about the importance of
modern libraries and the value they add to
the community

39. janholmquist.net

40. http://www.publiclibraryadvocacy.org/
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com
https://www.ifla.org/ldp/iap

41. Jan Holmquist
janholmquist.net
Twitter: @janholmquist
janholmquist@gmail.com
LinkedIn: janholmquist
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