The mission of the Legislative Committee is to advocate for legislation that is favorable to libraries and to empower MLA members to be strong voices for all Maine libraries: public, K-12, college/university, and special libraries. MLA advocates for critical funding, access to information, local control, broadband access, digital equity, net-neutrality, and the importance of teacher librarians in every school. We are here to defend challenges to intellectual freedom and the Freedom to Read. The MLA Legislative Committee will:
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Advocacy Tools |
Advocacy Tip for the Month (June)Check in with your supporters (15 minutes of planning can help keep your message focused) Reach out to your local advocates and supporters. If you have time to talk with them, ask them what they value about what your library adds to the community. Most library budgets are on the local ballot for the next fiscal year in June. Pretty much whatever library you work in, the budget is being decided by voters. Craft a quick email message or record a quick video to your supporters (boards, volunteers, library users) reminding them that their vote is important and their voice matters. |