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Advocacy & Issues:

ALA logoIt has become increasingly important for libraries to clearly tell their story to secure the support they need for vital work in their communities. SEMLS consultants are happy to work with you on a communiccaitons plan for an issue or project that your library is working on. Some helpful resources are listed below:

ALA's Online Advocacy Training

Advocacy Resources

Advocating for Academic Libraries 

Advocating for School Library Media Programs

Avoiding Budget Cuts

Federal Legislative Issues

MLA's Legislative and Advocacy Webpage

Passing Bond Issues and Referenda

How to Make Effective Budget Presentations

 

Other Helpful Links

Reports from ALA

Statistics (Massachusetts-Academic)

Statistics (Massachusetts-Public Libraries)

Statistics(Massachusetts-School)

Statistics ( Masachusetts- Special)

Statistics (National)

For Academic Libraries from ACRL

For Public Libraries from PLA

For School Library Media Centers from American Assn. of School Librarians

Friends of Libraries USA from FOLUSA

Salaries & Continuing Education

Save America's Libraries

State Funding

 

 
 
 
SEMLS services are provided through state funds administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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