Advocacy Toolkit for the 111th Congress: 2009-2010

The AALL Advocacy Toolkit is designed to help AALL members and chapters become effective advocates for law libraries. Divided into sections for individuals and chapters, the Toolkit will help you become familiar with AALL's information policy priorities and learn the skills you need to make a difference for law libraries on the federal and state levels. Whether you're new to advocacy or you're a seasoned veteran, this Toolkit has something for you. Click below to get started!

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Table of Contents

Introduction

• 1.1 What the AALL Government Relations Office Does for You
• 1.2 Why We Need YOU on Our Advocacy Team

• 2.1 Action Alerts

• 3.1 Public Policy Positions
• 3.2 Bills We're Tracking [PDF]
• 3.3 AALL Day on the Hill
• 3.4 Webinar ~ Join AALL's Advocacy Team: How to Deliver Our Message
• 3.5 AALL State Working Groups to Ensure Access to Electronic Legal Information

• 4.1 The Benefits of a Government Relations Committee
• 4.2 How to Create a Government Relations Committee for Your Chapter
• 4.3 How to Create a Successful Advocacy Program for Your Committee
  • How to influence policy at the federal level
  • How to influence policy at the state level
• 4.4 Case Studies
• 4.5 Chapter Letters

Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources