[Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] New ALA Tough Economy Toolkit]

[Suzanne Sager]

FYI

Suzanne L. Sager
ALA Oregon Chapter Councilor

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Subject: 	[alacro-l] New ALA Tough Economy Toolkit
Date: 	Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:09:25 -0500
From: 	Michael Dowling <mdowling at ala.org>
Reply-To: 	alacro-l at ala.org
To: 	<alacro-l at ala.org>, <chapeditor at ala.org>



    Chicago --  A new web-based resource has just been released that
    will help library advocates make the case for libraries during times
    of economic downturn. The "Advocating in a Tough Economy" toolkit is
    available at www.ala.org/tougheconomytoolkit
    <http://www.ala.org/tougheconomytoolkit> .

 

"With city, county, state and federal budgets under increasing pressure, 
we need to be making the case for libraries more than ever. All too 
often, libraries are the first to receive budget cuts. Funders need to 
understand the essential role that libraries play in our society and 
economy, with usage up significantly, and increasing numbers of people 
coming to libraries for job-related services, for access to government 
assistance programs, and as a way of making their money go further." 
says Keith Michael Fiels, ALA Executive Director. "The new toolkit will 
arm librarians and library supporters with the facts and strategies they 
need to speak out effectively for libraries in this 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. Learn more at 
www.ala.org/advocacyuniversity <http://www.ala.org/advocacyuniversity>.

 

                "The Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit" is also a 
work in process. Updates and improvements will be implemented as new 
information and new success stories become available.

 

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Marci Merola, Director

Office for Library Advocacy

American Library Association

50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

312.280.2431; 800.545.2433, x2431

mmerola at ala.org <mailto:mmerola at ala.org>

Visit www.ilovelibraries.org <http://www.ilovelibraries.org>

 

 

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