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

[Peyton Stafford]

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--Peyton Stafford

 Subject:  New ALA Tough Economy Toolkit


>     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.
>
> ###
>
> 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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