[CASL-L] Fwd: Advocacy Tools for Budget Season: Feb 11th 7:00 PM EST

[Barbara Johnson]

*Barbara Johnson*
*Instructional Technology Coordinator*
Colchester Public Schools
*Schedule a meeting with me* <https://calendar.app.google/u6ZZmTkbWaa4XjMH7>




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From: Act4SL <act4sladvocacy at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 3:22 PM
Subject: Advocacy Tools for Budget Season: Feb 11th 7:00 PM EST
To: Act4SL <act4sladvocacy at gmail.com>


Dear Advocates,

ACT4SL invites you to join us for an upcoming professional learning event
focused on advocacy and budgeting strategies for school libraries.

Please share with your networks!

*Telling the Library Story: Advocacy Tools for Budget Season*
Date: February 11
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Zoom Link
<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82158977597?pwd=hb0EtEfBADhbsOzSemWYpUAhoziL4c.1>
(link also available on the event flyer attached)

As school library budgets continue to face increasing challenges, this
session will feature school librarians from across the nation sharing
practical tools and strategies for effective advocacy during budget season.

Topics will include:

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   Advocating for school libraries and librarian positions during budget
   development
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   Understanding school library budgets, purchasing processes, and funding
   sources
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   Building connections with district leadership and community stakeholders
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   Using data as a storytelling tool to support advocacy efforts
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   Framing and sharing library impact stories at the local, district, and
   state levels
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   Understanding staffing considerations, including FTE, at the state level

Please refer to the event flyer for the Zoom link and additional details.
You can also visit the *ACT4SL LibGuide*
<https://antiochlis.libguides.com/act4sl/home>for related resources.

We hope you will join us for this timely and empowering conversation.
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Yours in advocacy,


ACT4SL Team:

Christy Kaaland (WA), Deb Kachel (PA), Kathy Lester (MI),

Tricina Strong-Beebe (NJ), Susan Yutzey (OH)

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