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.
Latest Posts from the District Dispatch
- House Judiciary Committee’s PATRIOT Act reform bill recharges debate
- House Judiciary Committee passes USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009
- Libraries, Advocacy and Social Media Webinar Video and Slide Deck
- House re-introduces SKILLs Act emphasizing role of school librarians
- URGENT: Act now to reform the PATRIOT Act!
Advocacy University
Legislative Action Center (LAC)
