Library Advocacy

The content focuses on strategies and challenges related to advocating for libraries, emphasizing the importance of political support and community engagement. It addresses pressing issues such as book banning and funding difficulties, while suggesting methods for effective activism, including relationship building and data-driven campaigns. The documents highlight the necessity of tailored messaging to mobilize voters and counter opposition, as well as the growing importance of leveraging digital tools to enhance advocacy efforts for libraries in contemporary political climates.

Digital Advocacy and Better Marketing for Libraries
The Role of Surfacing in Library Advocacy and Campaigns
To Libraries, from Russia, with Love (Digital Advocacy)
Legislative Training For Library Workers
Schmoozing for beginners: A training for library workers
Intro to ballot initiatives for library staff
Party Hard and Make it Happen for Library Workers
Understanding and Managing Opposition for Library Workers
Using Big Data, Facebook, and Email for Library Advocacy
Library Advocacy 2024: Challenges and Successes
Understanding Political Power and Influence for Libraries
Library Advocacy is Mostly Just Making Friends
Introduction to the Fight Against Book Bans
Building Political Support for School Libraries
Creating messages to build library support
Digital Advocacy and Marketing Tactics for Any Library
Introduction to advanced advocacy for school and public libraries
Build Support For Your Library Before You Need It: Understanding Surfacing
NILBA 2019 Dinner - Library Political Literacy - EveryLibrary
NILBA 2019 Workshop - Caucus the Good Idea - EveryLibrary