The resources found in this section were all part of the March 2006 workshop (Boston, MA) that focused on strategies and skills that can help libraries build increased support and funding for their services. They include workshop materials and presentations that describe how to better measure a community's needs and libraries' impact on a community as well as how to advocate on behalf of libraries. A list of online resources is also provided with links to additional tools and guidance.
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Online Resources for Rural Librarians Promoting Public Libraries
From the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding, a list of web resources for rural librarians, covering the topics discussed in the workshop.
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Game Plan: Preparing for Effective Advocacy
A PowerPoint presentation from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding. For more nonprofit lobbying and advocacy resources, contact the Alliance for Justice at www.afj.org.
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Measuring Libraries' Impact on a Community: How well is your library servin
A PowerPoint presentation from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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Needs and Assets Assessment PowerPoint Presentation
A presentation from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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Advocacy Planning Worksheet
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding. This worksheet outlines the process for thinking about how to implement or plan for an advocacy effort.
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Impact Measurement Survey Example
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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Measuring Libraries' Impact on a Community Worksheet
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding. This worksheet outlines the process for thinking about how to implement and use measuring impact.
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Needs and Assets Assessment Worksheet
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding. This worksheet outlines the process for thinking about how to implement and use a needs assessment.
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Teen Needs Assessment Survey Results Example
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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Teen Needs Assessment Survey Example
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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New Facilities Needs Assessment Survey Results Example
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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New Facilities Needs Assessment Survey Example
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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New Facilities Needs Assessment Report Example
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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Aztec Public Library Community Assessment
A resource from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
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