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ALA's New Advocacy Site
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11:01 AM EST 1/15/09
ALA has just announced a new website to help libraries be effective advocates. Here, in part, is their announcement. Check it out, it contains some very useful resources.

"A new web-based resource has just been released that will help library advocates make the case for libraries during times of economic downturn. Advocating in a Tough Economy.

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. Talking points on the economic value of libraries, with return-on-investment examples; libraries and the economy; and upswings in library usage are included. Users are also invited to share their stories of how they have successfully advocated. Recent media coverage of libraries is also featured.

This resource is part of the Advocacy U, ALA’s new initiative geared to providing tools, training and resources to library advocates achieve real advocacy goals in real situations at the local level."