Talking Points
Those in the library community know that the library is the solution to so many problems exacerbated by a tough economy, but sometimes it’s difficult to articulate that message. The following talking points are filled with statistics and data to help make the case for your library quickly, concisely and accurately, whether you’re talking to your neighbor, a school board, your mayor or the media.
Tough Economy Home
Know Your Stimulus
Get applications, guidelines, webinars and more.
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Slow Economy Fuels Surge in Library Use
Media coverage of libraries' role during the current economic crisis.
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ACRL Advocacy Resources
Tools to help you articulate the value of academic and research libraries.
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Press Center
Information for the media on the role of libraries in tough economic times
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Share Your Advocacy Tips
How is your library advocating in these tough economic times?
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AASL Toolkits for Tough Times
Learn how to build stakeholder support for school library media programs with two new AASL Toolkits.
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