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.
Advocacy Events at Annual
Library Snapshot Day: April 2010
Legislative Action Center (LAC)
Latest Posts from the District Dispatch
- Sec. Duncan acknowledges libraries’ need for funding yet offers no answers during Senate hearing
- American Library Association outlines positions on National Broadband Plan
- Open meeting on release of national broadband plan marks the beginning of a long process
- Making the Call: How to talk to your members of Congress (video)
- ALA: National Broadband Plan must lead to universal, affordable access
Advocacy University
