Advocacy Training and Events

Continuing education for library advocates strengthens and unifies the library message across library types and geographical locations. ALA offers a broad range of continuing education activities, including those focused on sustaining effective state and local advocacy efforts.

Trainings and workshops

Legislative Day workshops or keynote addresses help prepare library advocates to effectively engage with elected officials and advance your organization's legislative agenda; sessions can be tailored to fit the specific priorities of your organization. Customized trainings around a specific issue or campaign are also available.

Webinars

Recent webinars:

Who Are the People in your Ecosystem?

ALA's Statewide Ecosystem Task Force has spent the last year working together to create a toolkit for state associations and their partners. The resources are intended to help build an internal set of relationships among all types of libraries and all their leadership/professional organizations for the purpose of strengthening advocacy to a variety of audiences. Hear from individuals who are doing the work within their states to strengthen their ecosystem and get a quick tour of the Task Force’s new toolkit.

Chapter Advocacy Exchanges are opportunities for state association and committee leaders to hear from colleagues about current trends, hot topics, and best practices related to advocacy. Recordings are available for viewing on the Chapter Advocacy Exchange web page.

Conference programs and events

Advocacy is always on the agenda at ALA conferences--from Public Policy & Advocacy updates to panel discussions to trainings. Learn more about the upcoming LibLearnX 2025 conference in Phoenix, AZ here!

For additional information, contact ALA's Public Policy & Advocacy Office, advocacy@ala.org