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registration open for webinar "Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy"--Wed., April 5, 3:00-4:15 PM EDT

  • 1.  registration open for webinar "Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy"--Wed., April 5, 3:00-4:15 PM EDT

    Posted Apr 05, 2023 08:51 AM
    Edited by Eric Edwards Apr 05, 2023 08:53 AM

    All:

    I apologize for the short notice, but this webinar might be of interest to ACRL chapters seeking to enhance their advocacy skills, especially through building relationships with legislators.
    Thank you very much.

    Eric Edwards
    2022-23 Interim ACRL Chapters Council Chair

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    (via Michael Dowling--ALA Director, International Relations)

    "Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy" Webinar

    Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:00-4:15 PM EDT  Presented by: United for Libraries, ALA Chapter Relations, and the ALA Committee on Library Advocacy.

    FREE Registration includes: - Live Zoom - 30-days on-demand access* * After 30 days, on-demand access will continue to be available to ALA personal members and United for Libraries statewide partners.

    Both the stakes and pace of legislative advocacy for libraries have accelerated in recent years. Relationships with decision makers are foundational to advocacy that yields results, and effective advocates draw on a carefully honed set of tools to nurture those relationships, reach other decision makers, mobilize advocates, and communicate a unified message. From software to social media to elbow grease, advocacy experts and practitioners will share tips and tools that individual advocates and organizations can harness to elevate--or fine tune--their own legislative advocacy.

    Learning Objectives: - Participants will gain a deeper understanding about recent trends in legislative advocacy through group conversation and direct exchanges with peers. - Participants will develop a nuanced understanding of the applications of different tools and tactics for different situations. - Participants will leave the session with an expanded toolbox for legislative advocacy and best practices for implementing those tools. 

    Moderator: Steven D. Yates, PhD, MLIS Associate Professor and Assistant Director University of Alabama SLIS

    Speakers:

    Jessica Ross, PhD, MLIS Director Washington County Public Library (AL) 

    Lisa Varga, MLS Executive Director Virginia Library Association

    Chris Stewart Grassroots Communication Manager Public Policy and Advocacy, American Library Association 

    If you have any questions, please contact United for Libraries: Phone: 312-280-2161 Toll Free: 800-545-2433, ext. 2161  Email: united@ala.org



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    Eric Edwards
    Interlibrary Loan Librarian
    Illinois State Library
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