Working with Government Officials and Legislators

Working with Government Officials and Legislators

You need to focus on convincing those who provide your funding on the value of the library during these terribly tough economic times. This section provides tips and strategies on how to engage with your local administrators and officials, and connect with state and federal legislators.

• Showing Library Value to Local Government
• Contacting Your State and Federal Legislators

More resources:

• Reach Out to Decision-makers
• Reach Out to Legislators
• • Tips for success
  • Framing the message
  • Ways to communicate
  • Winning champions for your library
  • On Capitol Hill
  • Pocketchecklists                         

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