Webinar: Effective Library Advocacy in a Polarized World

How can you effectively communicate with all decision-makers and stakeholders about the important work happening at your library regardless of their political beliefs?

Join Peter Bromberg, EveryLibrary associate director, as we explore the practical ways to effectively advocate for the library and the importance of a good collection policy in our increasingly polarized political environment.

Library directors, staff, and trustees, don’t miss this opportunity to unite in a deeper understanding of library support and advocacy, as well as to learn how to champion your library’s mission to benefit everyone in your community!

In this webinar, you will:

• Understand how law and policy relate to the library’s commitment to building a collection that serves everybody
• Be well-positioned to work with their Boards to help them understand the importance of having good collection development and materials challenge policies in place
• Understand the importance of advocacy and activism in building sustainable support for the library
• Feel more confident in speaking about censorship and advocating for their library

Guest presenter Peter Bromberg has over 30 years of library experience, including stints as a teen librarian, a law librarian, a public library director, and an advocate for libraries on local, state, and national levels. As Associate Director for EveryLibrary, he provides pro bono consulting to librarians, boards, associations, ballot committees, and grassroots community groups, helping them to fight censorship through the use of effective messaging and political strategies to build coalitions and community support. As current Co-Chair of the Committee, and Co-Chair of Let Utah Read, he is continuing to work with legislators and coalition partners to oppose censorship and build support for libraries in Utah.

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EVENT NOTES

Registration Details | Not sure you can make it to a live webinar? Register anyway, and we’ll send you a link to the recorded version when it is available. Registration is limited. Deadline for registration is seven days prior to the event. Webinar access information will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.

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