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From building relationships with elected officials to inviting members of Congress to your library, we have the tools to help you effectively advocate at the local, state, and national levels. We regularly add to and update these documents, so check back for new and improved resources!

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Sharing stories about the impact and reach of your library is one of the best ways to garner support from elected officials. Your government leaders need to know how your community relies on the library, and the funding that supports the library.

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Your membership supports our critical advocacy work and unlocks access to thousands of ALA resources, courses, and more. Join or renew your membership today!

You can directly support ALA's advocacy work through donations to the Association. We're grateful for any and all support advocates can provide to sustain our mission.