Who can be a library advocate? Anyone who cares about libraries!
Library advocates play a key role in educating our communities about why libraries and librarians are essential in an information society.Decisions concerning support for libraries are made at all levels of government from the local city to the federal level. As critical demands are made on these authorities each year, it is important that the support for libraries is adequate for community development, as an educational institution for all citizens, and as a worthy partner for other public and private entities. It is essential that local, state, and federal officials are aware of library services and their value. Advocates can fulfill this role.
Advocates include: librarians, trustees, Friends of the Library, library customers, community, and institutional leaders, and most important people of all ages and all walks of life who view the library as an essential part of their community. Being an advocate means communication, as an individual or group, with decision-makers and others in support of or opposition to specific issues.
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