Advocacy & Legislation
Advocacy Clearinghouse
Tools and resources to assist you in advocating for your library.
Advocacy Events
Upcoming opportunities to advocate for libraries and network with library advocates.
Advocacy University
Resources, courses and tools to help library advocates make the case at the local level.
Federal Legislation
Important legislation concerning the library community.
Library Advocacy Day
2010's critical event to put library issues at the legislative forefront.
Know Your Stimulus
A one-stop source with resources on how to make sure libraries benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the most up-to-date information on the stimulus.
Legislative Action Center (Capwiz)
Updates on library-related legislation and direct contact with your legislative representatives.
Public Awareness
The Campaign for America’s Libraries is the American Library Association’s public awareness campaign about the value of libraries and librarians.
State & Local Resources
Best practices on advocacy activities happening at the state and local level around the country.
Library Snapshot Day
Legislative Action Center (LAC)
Latest Posts from the District Dispatch
- Libraries and the Elections: How You Can be Involved and Make a Difference [webinar]
- The One Thing That ALWAYS Works in Getting Policymakers to Listen [video]
- Dept. of ED posts guidelines and applications for education jobs funding
- OITP Fellow Bob Bocher honored with Wisconsin Library Association’s Special Service Award
- House passes aid package that may save school librarian jobs
Advocacy University
