New from ACRL - “Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers: Perspectives and Strategies”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers” edited by Raymond Pun, Sonya M. Durney, and Tarida Anantachai, addressing academic library workers’ roles in influencing legislative and public policies and how to make meaningful impacts.

Library advocacy is a deliberate, planned, and sustained effort to develop understanding and support for libraries and the communities they serve. Advocacy is not optional—it is a vital responsibility to protect the integrity and impact of libraries in society.

"Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers" is a comprehensive resource addressing our specific roles in influencing the various legislative and public policies that directly impact academic libraries, our academic communities, and the library community at large. It explores the ways academic and research library workers are engaging in advocacy, from testifying at governmental levels to collaborating with diverse constituents and legislators to bringing our academic advocacy efforts to discussions within state and regional library associations.

As educators and researchers, library workers bring invaluable expertise to the legislative table. We can help ensure that decisions affecting academic and research libraries and their communities are informed, equitable, and aligned with the values of intellectual freedom and lifelong learning. "Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers" offers ways to make meaningful legislative and policy impacts.

“Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers: Perspectives and Strategies” is available for purchase in print and as an ebook through the ALA Online Store; in print through Amazon.com; and by telephone order at (866) 746-7252 in the U.S. or (770) 442-8633 for international customers.

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The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) is the higher education association for academic libraries and library workers. Representing nearly 8,500 individuals and libraries, ACRL (a division of the American Library Association) develops programs, products, and services to help those working in academic and research libraries learn, innovate, and lead within the academic community. Founded in 1940, ACRL is committed to advancing learning, transforming scholarship, and creating diverse and inclusive communities. Find ACRL on the web, Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube.