Libraries need support now more than ever. Our new online course, How to Build and Maintain Library Advocacy, is here to help. Learn how to secure funding and procure meaningful partnerships to create ongoing support for your library and how to address contentious political issues without burning bridges.
Are you fighting book challenges or other issues at your library that could use advocacy support? We know that libraries need support now more than ever, so we developed a new online course, How to Build and Maintain Library Advocacy, to help.
Over three weeks, learn how to address contentious political issues without burning bridges, procure meaningful partnerships, and secure funding to create ongoing support for your library. It all starts May 16.
COURSE PROGRAM
Week 1 Session 1 | 2:00-2:45 pm ET
Lobbying for Your Library: What’s Allowed and How to Do It
Led by: Bob DeVries, Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI)
Week 1 Session 2 | 3:00-3:45 pm ET
Political Strategy and Organization: How to Apply Effective Methods to Your Library
Led by: Sandy Chung, (she, her) Executive Director at American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon and Jude
al-Ghazal Stone, (he, him, his) Lead Administrative Associate at American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon
Week 2 Session 1 | 2:00-2:45 pm ET
Advocacy Storytelling: How to Tell Your Story and Gain Support
Led by: Lance Werner, KDL Executive Director
Week 2 Session 2 | 3:00-3:45 pm ET
How to Build Relationships with Local and State Legislators
Led by: Jamar Rahming, Executive Director, Wilmington Institute Free Library
Week 3 Session 1 | 2:00-2:45 pm ET
Stay Ready: How to Prepare to Apply for Grants and Use Data to Tell Your Story
Led by:Kristin Gootjes, Senior Consultant, The Breton Group
Week 3 Session 2 | 3:00-3:45 pm ET
How to Find, Apply for, and Report on Library Grants
Led by: Patricia Hswe, Program Officer, Mellon Foundation
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