"Libraries, Advocacy and Social Media"
October 27, 2009 - Dr. Curtis Rogers (South Carolina State Library), Kristin Murphy (ALA Washington Office) and Stephanie Vance (Advocacy Guru) on how libraries can use social media techniques to capture the attention of policymakers and the public they represent.
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"What Congress has in Store for Libraries Through 2009 "
September 30, 2009 - Kristin Murphy and Stephanie Vance, offer insights into the end-of-2009 legislative madness in Washington, DC.
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"Cracking the Congressional Code"
July 8, 2009 - Stephanie Vance provides an overview to the process and lexicon behind successfully lobbying your legislator.
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"Leg Day Follow-Up"
May 28, 2009 - An extrapolation of the 2009 National Library Legislative Day (NLLD) with tips for the next steps to take.
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"What to Know Before You Go"
April 7, 2009 - Key information to prepare you for the 2009 NLLD.
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"Building Coalitions for Libraries"
March 18, 2009 - Guidelines for how to make the most of partners in your community.
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"Libraries and the U.S. Budget Process"
February 17, 2009 - Helpful strategy tips on how to make your library part of your government's budget considerations; includes an overview process of the budget process itself.
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"ALA Post Election Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead"
November 21, 2008 - A look at what the 2008 elections likely mean for our nation's libraries.
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"Congress: Coming Soon to a Community Near You!"
July 29, 2008 - This session looks at a variety of options for connecting with lawmakers while they are back in the districts for the August District Work Period (August 11 – September 5, 2008). This session outlines quick and easy tactics for advocacy success, from attending a pre-scheduled townhall meeting to inviting a staff person or member to one of your programs.
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"The Effective Advocate"
June 12, 2008 - Stephanie Vance explains the simple steps you can take to be an effective advocate for your library.
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"Congress: Coming Soon to a Community Near You!"
July 29, 2008 - This session looks at a variety of options for connecting with lawmakers while they are back in the districts for the August District Work Period (August 11 – September 5, 2008). This session outlines quick and easy tactics for advocacy success, from attending a pre-scheduled townhall meeting to inviting a staff person or member to one of your programs.
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"ALA Legislative Day: What to Know Before You Participate"
April 16, 2008 - A toolkit to prepare ALA members for the 2009 NLLD.
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"What Can You Do Today?"
March 6, 2008 - Advocacy and the modern librarian.
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