Advocacy & Legislation
Advocacy Clearinghouse
Tools and resources to assist you in advocating for your library.
Advocacy Events
Upcoming opportunities to advocate for libraries and network with library advocates.
Advocacy University
Resources, courses and tools to help library advocates make the case at the local level.
Federal Legislation
Important legislation concerning the library community.
Library Advocacy Day
2010's critical event to put library issues at the legislative forefront.
Know Your Stimulus
A one-stop source with resources on how to make sure libraries benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the most up-to-date information on the stimulus.
Legislative Action Center (Capwiz)
Updates on library-related legislation and direct contact with your legislative representatives.
Public Awareness
The Campaign for America’s Libraries is the American Library Association’s public awareness campaign about the value of libraries and librarians.
State & Local Resources
Best practices on advocacy activities happening at the state and local level around the country.
Latest Posts from the District Dispatch
- Rep. Ehlers brings libraries to forefront of discussion during literacy hearing
- District Dispatch is undergoing some changes
- ALA Washington Office submits testimony to House Education Committee on libraries’ role in improving literacy
- ALA Washington Office seeks nominations for 2009 Madison awards
- Apply for 2010 Google Policy Fellowship with ALA Washington Office
Advocacy University
Legislative Action Center (LAC)
