Developing a Relationship With your legislator Pam McDermott Glen Crest Middle School
Why? Provide support legislatively Increase your visibility with administrators, teachers, parents, students Bring attention to your library program Opportunity to state your needs
How do you do this? Visit Call Articles, study results, FYI’s Librarian Personal Written Position paper
What you can do for your legislator... The more you help them the more they will you Win-Win Educate them about issues Help their local efforts Give them a venue Publicity Votes
Invite them to your school... Awards ceremonies Club meeting Chat with students in LMC
Invite them to speak... Student Council School Board meeting Welcome reception
Go to see them... In Springfield Local Office Community events
Take students... Legislative breakfast Community events Church events
Benefits LibrarianVisibility Program support Funding Job security LegislatorVisibiltySupport Re-election