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Library Advocacy Marge Melun Information Resource Officer U.S. Embassy, Rome melunme@state.gov
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What is Advocacy? Developing or enhancing awareness, appreciation and support for an issue “ What we have to offer will greatly assist your agenda. ” Directed inside or outside your organization Library users Decision makers
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Ways to Promote the Library Network with other municipal leaders Get media attention for the library Publish a Library Newsletter Partnership with a local business Promotion on radio Form a ‘ Friends of the Library ’ group
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Programs Libraries can offer Start an adult literacy program Sponsor family nights with storytelling Start a Friends of the Library group to help with fund raising Invite senior citizens to help as reading tutors and homework helpers
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Reach out, Speak out … Take the initiative Start small Tell your success stories Don ’ t be afraid to ask for help
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