Library Legislative Day
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April 16, 2008
Sacramento Convention Center
This year's Library Legislative Day was held on April 16, 2008 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Thank you to everyone who attended!
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Position Papers & Fact Sheets
- Library Construction Bond Act (26k)
- Public Library Foundation (33k)
- Resource Sharing (27k)
- California State Library (26k)
- California Library Literacy Services (25k)
- Talking Points (45k)
Materials
- Leg Day Agenda (10k)
- Tip Sheet (22k)
- Funds by Assembly District (152k)
- Funds by Senate District (141k)
Helpful Information
- Take a virtual tour of the State Capitol
- Parking in Sacramento
- Directions to Sacramento
- Where to Eat in Sacramento (93k)
Demystifying Grassroots Lobbying
Just the idea of talking with legislators can be intimidating. Long-time activist Nancy Amidei takes the confusion and fear out of grassroots lobbying. Last year, Nancy came to the state capital to share her experiences and secrets. If you missed it, we are providing the podcast, produced by InfoPeople.
- Listen to Podcast
You can download an MP3 file to any MP3 player, or listen to it directly on your computer using not only iTunes, but also Windows Media Player, WinAmp, Real Player, or any other application that can play MP3 files.
Nancy Amidei is on the faculty of the University of Washington School of Social Work, where she also directs the Civic Engagement Project. A joint effort of OMB Watch and the UW School of Social Work, CEP works with non-profit organizations throughout the country. CEP offers advocacy training, speeches, workshops, and resource materials, for work at federal, state, or local levels. A writer, teacher, and advocate, Nancy has been involved in social policy from both inside and outside government. She is a former Director of the Food Research and Action Center (a national anti-hunger group). She also served in the Carter Administration as a Deputy Assistant Secretary in the federal department of Health, Education, and Welfare (now DHHS), and in the early 70's she was on the Staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs.