Reshared 2/10 by Kathy Lester via ALA Connect

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 

Registration not required.

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:

• Advocating for school libraries and librarian positions during budget development

• Understanding school library budgets, purchasing processes, and funding sources

• Building connections with district leadership and community stakeholders

• Using data as a storytelling tool to support advocacy efforts

• Framing and sharing library impact stories at the local, district, and state levels

• 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 for related resources.

We hope you will join us for this timely and empowering conversation.

Yours in advocacy,

ACT4SL Team: 

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

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