(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services)<\/p>\n
What do you think of when you hear the word “advocacy”? Do you immediately think of stumping on Capitol Hill and meeting with local government officials? “Advocacy” is much more than politics. Every day, librarians and staff find themselves in situations where they must advocate for resources, money, and services for their libraries, in addition to advocating for themselves and their career as professionals.<\/p>\n
Join us on September 12 for an Amigos Library Services online conference, Speak Up – Advocating for You and Your Library, where we will explore advocacy beyond politics.<\/p>\n
Amigos Library Services is now accepting presentation proposals for this conference! Suggested topic areas include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0 Creating the right message about your library
\n*\u00a0\u00a0 Identifying and crafting your communication strategy
\n*\u00a0\u00a0 Building public awareness
\n*\u00a0\u00a0 Responding to a budget crisis
\n*\u00a0\u00a0 Self-advocacy-asking for and seeking what you need
\n*\u00a0\u00a0 Developing relationships with your administrators and leadership
\n*\u00a0\u00a0 Building your network of supporters and advocates in the community
\n*\u00a0\u00a0 Dealing effectively with the media
\n*\u00a0\u00a0 Working in collaboration with other organizations or departments<\/p>\n