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This session will equip academic, school, public, and special, library staff with the resources and knowledge needed to effectively organize local meetings with representatives, navigate Library Advocacy Day in Albany, and stay engaged in library advocacy year-round.

Learning Goals:

• Understand NYLA’s Advocacy Messaging: Participants will learn how to locate and use the New York Library Association’s (NYLA) preferred advocacy messaging and understand the importance of a unified message in library advocacy efforts.
• Improve Scheduling Strategies: Participants will gain knowledge on best practices for scheduling appointments with representatives, both locally and in Albany.
• Enhance Communication and Relationship-Building: Participants will develop skills to effectively communicate with legislative offices, including timing and follow-up strategies.
• Navigate Library Advocacy Day: Participants will become familiar with the structure and key activities of Library Advocacy Day in Albany and learn practical tips for successfully navigating the event, including networking and handling unexpected challenges.
• Maintain Year-Round Advocacy Engagement: Participants will explore ways to stay engaged in advocacy efforts throughout the year, including staying updated on legislative changes, collaborating with others, and ongoing campaigns and resources available through NYLA to support continuous advocacy efforts.

Panelists:
Max Prime, New York Library Association
Heidi Ziemer, Western New York Library Resources Council
Brian Hoth, Hamburg Public Library
Brian Mayer, Erie 2 BOCES School Library System
Lucy Waite, Villa Maria College

Moderator:
Caitlin Kenney, Western New York Library Resources Council

This workshop is provided at no cost to WNYLRC and ESLN members.

Registration is required.

This webinar will be recorded and disseminated to all registrants, regardless of attendance. However, to receive a certificate of attendance, registrants must attend live and participate.

Location

This event will take place online.