As we settle into November, some of us have recently voted in special elections but most of us are gearing up for the mid-term elections in November 2026. This is an ideal time to recognize the politicians in your area, be they building level or legislative, and to continue to develop your relationships with your decision makers and representatives. Most of us know that building partnerships takes time and the job of the advocate is continuous. Happily, sometimes, the representative comes to you. Here is Delaware’s story…
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Advocate for libraries, today! #vlld14
Today kicks off first day of National Library Legislative Day and your ALSC Advocacy and Legislative Committee has made it easier than ever this year for YOU to participate from home! Explore the Everyday Advocacy website to find fantastic resources so you can tell law makers why libraries are important to your community. Find talking points and contact information so you can tell your Congressmen and Senator what libraries are doing in their own district. Download and personalize a letter template to send to your lawmakers asking them to support library funding through LSTA, Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL), and other important bills. The website also has ready to go tweets like the ones found below that allow you to just click and tweet! Tweet 1: It pays 2 support #libraries! Investment in libraries = investment in education & lifelong learning #VLLD14 Tweet 2: Using <2% of tax dollars #libraries…