Becoming an advocate for libraries is a essential for funding and investment in libraries. Your voice has power in Raleigh (or your state capital) and in Washington. Taking part in the National Library Legislative Day is one way you can be a voice for libraries and show members of Congress that libraries need funding on every level.

You can start your advocacy by staying up on the issues at ALA's Advocacy News or joining North Carolina Library Association's Legislative and Advocacy Committee. Getting involved at the state or national level is as simple as reaching out to the Legislative Committee members and expressing your interest in advocacy!

ALA's Advocacy, Legislation, and Issues--numerous resources to help you get started as an advocate for libraries.

I Love Libraries – a website dedicated to those with a love of libraries who want to spread the word.

Your Voice Counts - a webpage from ilovelibraries.org that explains the basics steps for getting started with library advocacy.

Library Advocacy Toolkit - includes a list of advocacy resources related to campaigning, marketing, and lobbying for libraries.  

American Libraries Magazine's Advocacy Tag--updates on advocacy issues impacting libraries.

• [Now Archived] District Dispatch – ALA's Advocacy Blog, with updates on advocacy, accessibility, digital literacy, and more.

GovTrack – A website specifically created to track members of Congress, their policies, their latest legislation and more. You can even find out who your district representative is.