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In Recession, Libraries are Booming

This video from the Feb. 2, 2009 edition of CBS News touts how libraries are being used more frequently even as funding is declining. More

The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard Times

Listen to this podcast from NPR's Diane Rheam show on Jan. 7, 2009 as Jim Rettig, President of ALA, and others discuss the importance of library services during times of economic crisis. More

Advocacy Plan - Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative

Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative has an excellent example of an advocacy plan that would benefit any library. More

Online job-seeking focus of new issues brief

This report from the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Research & Statistics (ORS) draws attention to the increasingly important role public libraries are playing in supporting job seekers... More

Libraries offer free relief in tough times.

This NBC news report discusses the crucial role libraries play in tough economic times. More

How to tell the story of your library's impact

This report takes the reader step-by-step through how to create and use impactful stories to tell your library's unique tale and impart the value of your library to your constituency. An outcomes-base... More

ALA - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 101

The American Library Association (ALA) is providing guidance on how libraries nationwide will be benefiting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and what you'll need to know about th... More

What 's Your Michigan Library Worth To You?

This simple calculator will show library users how much they personally saved by using their Michigan library. Their personal return on investment is based on responses and the typical annual tax cont... More

Advocating In A Tough Economy Toolkit

The American Library Association (ALA) has guides to talking to local government officials and legislators, outreach to the public, working with the media, networking and more that will help board mem... More

Michigan Library Association (MLA) Advocacy and Legislation

The Michigan Library Association serves as the primary voice and advocate for libraries, librarians, library support staff, and the public they serve. MLA is building a statewide, grassroots network o... More

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