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Advocacy


 

News and Events:

2012 NYS Budget Passes with 3.3% restoration in Library Aid!

NYS has an on time budget and $2.615 million in Library Aid was restored. NYLA is giving special thanks to Senators Flanagan and Farley and Assembly members Nolan and Reilly for their efforts in supporting library funding. Thank you for advocating for libraries and ensuring our elected representatives understood the value and importance of libraries.

Thank you for traveling with us to Albany in March and for clicking on the “Take Action” button on the website. Our elected officials listened to your comments. Your efforts resulted in 3.3% in funding restored on the local level. We have a long road ahead, but in this budget climate 3.3% is good news.

Please thank your Assembly and Senate representatives, and also please keep them in the loop throughout the year with newsletters, invitations to events etc. It is important that we remain visible and in contact year round.

- Kim Iraci, Executive Director
 

Why be a Library Advocate?

Libraries are a vital community resource for everyone, everywhere. They offer equal and open access to the resources that communities need, and play an important role in giving everyone a chance to succeed.

During these tough economic times, people need their library more than ever. They rely on the library to provide computer and job training programs, homework assistance, health care information, free education resources, and more. In 82% of rural communities, the public library is the one place where anyone can get free computer and Internet access.
 

Despite record increases in library usage, our libraries are struggling to meet community demand due to critical funding issues. Recent state library aid cuts have brought our current funding down to a level not seen since the early 1990s. Without adequate support, the library resources that our community members depend upon may disappear. Please help by taking a few minutes to speak up for your library today!
 

 

Ways that you can help:

● Contact your legislators by email, phone, or mail.

●  Join FLLS at the yearly Legislative Lobby Day to speak with your officials in person (free transportation provided!).

● Stay informed about library issues and what you can do to help by:
     ~  reading talking points,
     ~  becoming a Facebook fan of FLLS,
     ~  signing up for the NYLA Action E-List.

● Write letters to the editor.

● Promote the value of the library at local government meetings and school board meetings.

● Contact your local library about how to get involved. Opportunities might include volunteering your professional skills, shelving books, or joining/starting a local Friends group.

● Speak up at every opportunity! Share your concerns with friends, family members and neighbors. Encourage them to become library users if they aren't already - it's often the best way to win new supporters.

For more ideas, please browse our our full Advocacy Resource List.


 

  



 

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