State and Local Resources
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ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵengages with a national network of partners to strengthen libraries of all types and build stronger communities across the country. The Public Policy and Advocacy Office coordinates those efforts at the state and local level in collaboration with other ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵoffices and divisions, state chapters, affiliates and grassroots library supporters, in accordance with the association's .
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Resource Guide for Library Safety and Preparedness
The past months have seen threats directed to public and school libraries and library workers, including the forced temporary closure of five public library systems due to bomb and shooting threats. With the safety of our members being our utmost priority, PLA and ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵhave compiled a range of resources and knowledge to help library workers and patrons stay safe and prepared. We will add to these resources on a rolling basis.
State and Local Resources
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Join a network of advocates working to keep #LibrariesStrong.
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Need assistance right away? Click here to connect with ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵstaff contacts.
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Find information and assistance for advocacy across issue areas.
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Build a team of effective advocates with trainings and continuing education.
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Learn about recent ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵprojects that support the advocacy efforts of library workers and supporters.
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State Chapters
ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵworks with state chapters to amplify the voices of local advocates, and offers advocacy software that connects library supporters with legislators and decision-makers at all levels of government.
Visit for information about our 57 state and regional associations.
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Committee on Library Advocacy
The is ALA's member group that advises on and advances the work of state and local advocacy.
COLA also has an Ecosystem Subcommittee that guides ALA's .
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Federal Policy and Advocacy
Visit ALA's page for information about ALA's national policy and advocacy work.
Ballot Measures
Learn more about the impacts, importance, and logistics behind local ballot measures and referenda.
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Contact Us
For additional information, contact ALA's Public Policy & Advocacy Office, advocacy@ala.org
