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 “Don’t Try Harder. Try Different.”
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before:
You’ve got a lot on your library plate, and you’re absolutely sure you can get everything done. Even though your spirit’s willing and you want to do it all, you’ve taken to starting sentences like this:
“If only there were a few more hours in the day…”
“If only I had another staff member to help me out…”...Read more
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Savvy Success Story: Advocacy Through Facebook Groups
Alison King, Lower Merion (PA) Library System
I'd like to share an advocacy success story related to Facebook groups.
Through my story time families, I found out that there was a local Facebook group for parents in my library's service area where parents ask questions about any aspect of parenthood, including questions like, "What in the world can I do with the...Read more
What Does Everyday Advocacy Mean to You?
Still a little fuzzy on what Everyday Advocacy is all about? Looking for a way to explain the initiative to colleagues and families? Here’s what it means to three ALSC members who’ve sent us their feedback by submitting the Get Your Advocacy Button! webform:
Pam Carlton, Missoula (MT) Public Library
“Everyday Advocacy is never assuming folks know what you do. As advocates for young children we need to make and take opportunities every day that promote what we do and how we help.”
Laura Mikowski, Hillsboro (OR) Public Library
“Everyday Advocacy means doing little important things in the children's room so that children see themselves in our...Read more
From the ALSC Advocacy Committees
Check out these recent ALSC blog posts for the latest from Priority Group I:
Early Childhood Programs and Services
Brooke E. Newberry, Chairperson
Changing Table Initiative Comes to Fruition
Intellectual Freedom
Chelsea Schmitz Couillard-Smith, Co-Chairperson
Laura M. Jenkins, Co-Chairperson
Dealing with Challenges to Graphic Novels...Read more
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Take the Everyday Advocacy Challenge!
Looking for a great way to activate your inner Everyday Advocate and motivate your colleagues to do the same? Then volunteer to be a part of our very first Everyday Advocacy Challenge (EAC) cohort!
We’re looking for 10-15 ALSC members to take our eight-week Back-to-School advocacy challenge between...Read more
Take Action Tuesday Blog
 Back in May, we launched the Take Action Tuesday blog, an online collection of our weekly Everyday Advocacy challenges to help you be informed, engage with your community, speak out, get inspired, and share your advocacy story.
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the blog yet, why not take a peek at the Everyday Advocacy website and see...Read more
Connect with Congress during District Days
Did you know summer break isn’t just for kids? Even Congress gets some time away from Washington, D.C., during the heart of the summer months.
It’s no day at the beach for our U.S. senators and representatives, though! Many are back in their home districts to hear from constituents about the issues that matter most to...Read more
Make a Case to Attend 2016 ALSC Institute
 With your library’s 2016 budget plans well underway, now’s the perfect time to start making your case to attend the 2016 ALSC National Institute from September 15-17 at the Charlotte (NC) Marriott City Center! You won’t want to miss the outstanding learning and networking opportunities you’ll have with...Read more
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Burlingame Wins 2015 Sullivan Award
 When you think of awesome Everyday Advocates, you’ll definitely want to remember Ann Burlingame, winner of the 2015 Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children.
As stated in ALA’s March press release, “The Sullivan Award is presented annually to an individual in a library...Read more
Nominations Open for 2015 I Love My Librarian Award
 We bet you know more than a few librarians who make an Everyday Advocacy difference for children and families in their communities. Why not nominate a public or school library colleague for the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award?
Just complete the online nomination form for a public ...Read more
Awesome Elevator Speeches
With District Days and the back-to-school season right around the corner, now’s the time to perfect your elevator speech and give it a whirl! Here are three examples from ALSC members who’ve sent us their speeches by submitting the Get Your Advocacy Button! webform:
Ellen Norton, Berkeley, IL
“I am a children's librarian, and I help inspire children and families to explore and create using literature, technology,...Read more
September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month
 As public library professionals, we know we’re handing kids the world when we hand them library cards. The best part? Our school library colleagues know that, too. That makes September the perfect time to collaborate with the schools in your community. It’s more than just back-to-school business. It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Why not capitalize on this fantastic opportunity to advocate jointly with local schools to spread the word about library...Read more
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