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ALTA works in conjunction with ALA's Advocacy for Libraries to provide information regarding how you can you speak up and speak out about the value of libraries and librarians in the 21st century. The below links provide information on library advocacy and training.
Get informed:
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Advocacy for Libraries-General and specific library advocacy information.
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ALA's Key Action Areas (ALAction 2005)
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Legislative issues (ALA's Washington Office)
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Technology policy issues (ALA's Office for Information Technology Policy)
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@ your library™ /Campaign to Save America's Libraries
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Advocacy Action Kit "Stand Up and Speak Out for Libraries"
Get involved:
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Resources for LSTA Advocates
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ALA Membership
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Join the Association for Library Trustees and Advocates
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Join Friends of Libraries USA-FOLUSA
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Subscribe to ALADNOW, the Advocacy electronic discussion list
Conduct an Advocacy Presentation:
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To order and download training materials, evaluations, workshop and report forms.
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Link to Powerpoint demonstrations.
Download support materials:
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Celebrating 125 Years of Service
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The Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace Tipsheet
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Libraries & the Internet Toolkit
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A Library Advocate's Guide to Building Information Literate Communities
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Library Advocate's Handbook
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LSTA Brochure
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Quotable Facts about America's Libraries
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Say the Right Thing: Winning Strategies for Talking to the Press
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Smart Voting Starts @ your library
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LSTA Talking Points
Support your libraries:
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