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Become a Library Advocate @ CLA's Annual Conference
Libraries play an essential role in the community. It is now more important than ever to have effective library advocates to reach out and share this message. Librarians, trustees, Friends of the library, library users who value our services, community leaders, and others can share our message, support our causes, and influence decision-makers.
At this year's annual Conference, taking place in Pasadena, CLA is presenting at least six sessions that specifically focus on advocacy and library support. Please join us to strengthen and expand our critical advocacy efforts for California libraries - at the local, regional, state and national levels. Reach Out!
More Partnerships That Work! A Program for Library Friends, Trustees & Foundation Leaders
Pre-Conference, Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
CLA/CALTAC/Friends of the SFPL
Libraries benefit from partnerships and collaboration. Alliances with strategic partners strengthen fundraising, friend-raising, advocacy and programs. This session of panels and roundtables will showcase collaborations and strategies that result in stronger advocacy, fundraising and library support. Librarians, library employees and students are welcome!
Hold your Ground! How to Maintain Funding in Tough Times
Sat 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
During these challenging economic times when public funds are scarce, libraries and their vital public services often face the chopping block. This workshop will introduce you to successful strategies to advocate for keeping your library's budget intact and for spreading the word about the ways in which libraries increase in value during economic downturns.
Make it Count! Using Private Philanthropy to Leverage Public Funding
Sat 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Library Foundations raise large sums of private financial support; grassroots Friends groups advocate for public funds. Some library partners do both! In the best of all worlds, libraries benefit from partners who fund programs and capital projects through corporate, foundation and individual donors and also make the case at City hall for increased public funding. Learn how two successful library support groups leverage their work to maximize support, without tipping the scale too far in one direction-and how you can do it too!
Reach Out! Library Advocacy 2010: Solutions for Hard Times
Sat 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
The California Librarians Black Caucus and the African American Interest Group of CLA will provide best practices related to advocacy for libraries during difficult economic times. We will reach out with known celebrities/authors, and speak on the vital roles that libraries play in their communities today and into the future.
Every Voice Makes a Difference: Frontline Library Employee Advocacy
Mon 9:00 - 10: 15 a.m.
Join ALA President Camila Alire and Yolo County Librarian Patty Wong in this discussion. During these tough economic times, every voice can make a difference for our libraries no matter the type of library. There is another level of advocacy that has not been pursued - empowering library employees to advocate the value of their libraries and their value to patrons/users, friends, relatives, and neighbors. This program covers the importance of frontline advocacy and helpful hints on how to do this effectively.
Wake up your Legislators!
(Replaces Politics: Impact of State and Federal Legislation on Your Library)
Mon 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Legislative Committee and CALTAC
Plan and strengthen your community's library advocacy strategy using tips from grassroots/grasstops experts. You'll hear about messages, coalition-building, social media tools, and ways to engage fresh faces. Jan Sanders, Pasadena PL; Lena Kennedy, Obama grassroots campaign; Kristin Murphy, ALA Legislative
See you in Pasadena!
Deborah Doyle
CLA Legislative Committee
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