library advocacy marge melun information resource officer u.s. embassy, rome [email protected]
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What is Advocacy?
Developing or enhancing awareness, appreciation and support for an issue“What we have to offer will greatly assist your agenda.”Directed inside or outside your organization Library users Decision makers
Ways to Promote the Library
Network with other municipal leadersGet media attention for the library Publish a Library NewsletterPartnership with a local businessPromotion on radio Form a ‘Friends of the Library’ group
Programs Libraries can offer
Start an adult literacy programSponsor family nights with storytelling Start a Friends of the Library group to help with fund raisingInvite senior citizens to help as reading tutors and homework helpers
Reach out, Speak out…
Take the initiativeStart smallTell your success storiesDon’t be afraid to ask for help