Here are resources from the trustee workshop How to Improve Library Visibility in Your Community, Influence Municipal Funding, and Be an Effective Advocate for Your Library, which was held 9 Apr 2014 at the Ripon Public Library.
Handouts:
- Advocacy for Public Libraries PowerPoint slides
- What we Know About Wisconsin Libraries
- Media Do's and Don'ts
- Advocacy Relationship Assessment worksheet
- Advocacy Message worksheet
Resources:
- Library Use & Return on Investment Value Calculator
- The Libraries of Marquette County — video of library customer testimonials
- Advocacy Resources from the WLA Library Development & Legislation (LD&L) Committee
- The Small but Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library — read online or download the free ebook from ALA
- Library Development & Legislation (LD&L) Committee
- Campaign for America’s Libraries — ALA's public awareness campaign that promotes the value of libraries and librarians
- United for Libraries — the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations
- Elevator speeches:
- Elevator Speech Tips — from Everyday Advocacy, an initiative of the Association for Library Service to Children
- The Art of the Elevator Pitch from the New Jersey State Library Marketing Department
Recording:
Contact Kathy Pletcher klpletcher@gmail.com