Advocacy

Advocacy Toolkit

Level 1 Effort

-5 minute effort-

  • create social media accounts

  • post to social media

  • permanent posts & stories

  • media center displays

  • talk to a colleague

  • give shout-outs to those who are doing a good job or to those who support the media center

  • identify stakeholders

  • stay current on issues and share ideas

Level 2 Effort

-one hour effort-

  • school or parent newsletter

    • SMORE, Google Doc, etc.

  • NJASL bookmark item

  • teacher or classroom engagement

  • invite an administrator or Board member

  • PD for teachers

  • Create an infographic sharing what you do

  • Plan your posts - social media engagement calendar

  • Create a website for your media center

  • Make a Snapchat filter or AR filter

  • Makerspace Monday

  • Work on your elevator pitch

Level 3 Effort

-all in effort-

  • community involvement and creating partnerships

    • NJ Makers Day

    • collaborate with public library

    • invite a local representative

    • partner with the public library

  • write an article for a local news source

  • add a blog to your website

  • Go through NJASL resources

  • Work on branding to create a universal look and feel

  • write letters to local news outlets or politicians in support of libraries