State and Local Resources
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
ALA engages with a national network of partners to strengthen libraries of all types and build stronger communities across the country. The Public Policy and Advocacy Office coordinates those efforts at the state and local level in collaboration with other ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ offices and divisions, state chapters, affiliates and grassroots library supporters, in accordance with the association's .
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Resource Guide for Library Safety and Preparedness
The past months have seen threats directed to public and school libraries and library workers, including the forced temporary closure of five public library systems due to bomb and shooting threats. With the safety of our members being our utmost priority, PLA and ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ have compiled a range of resources and knowledge to help library workers and patrons stay safe and prepared. We will add to these resources on a rolling basis.
State and Local Resources
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Join a network of advocates working to keep #LibrariesStrong.
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Need assistance right away? Click here to connect with ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ staff contacts.
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Find information and assistance for advocacy across issue areas.
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Build a team of effective advocates with trainings and continuing education.
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Learn about recent ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ projects that support the advocacy efforts of library workers and supporters.
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
State Chapters
ALA works with state chapters to amplify the voices of local advocates, and offers advocacy software that connects library supporters with legislators and decision-makers at all levels of government.
Visit for information about our 57 state and regional associations.
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Committee on Library Advocacy
The is ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's member group that advises on and advances the work of state and local advocacy.
COLA also has an Ecosystem Subcommittee that guides ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's .
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Federal Policy and Advocacy
Visit ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's page for information about ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's national policy and advocacy work.
¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ
Contact Us
For additional information, contact ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's Public Policy & Advocacy Office, advocacy@ala.org
