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
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