BASICS

New York State Senate

New York State Assembly

2022 Legislative Session Calendar

An Introduction to New York's Library Systems

Public Library System One Pager

School Library System One Pager

ESLN One Pager

NYLA's Virtual Advocacy Page

Everyday Advocacy -  Handout (2017)  

Everyday Advocacy Action Calendar (2017)  

How To Request a Proclamation or Resolution

Library Advocacy Meeting Reporting Form

Add the "Become a Library Champion" Button to Your Webpage 

National Network Congressional Key Contact Program

 

SAMPLES

NYLA Legislative and Budgetary Priorities

Sample Letter to the Editor  (October 2019) 

Sample Letter to the Editor  (January 2018) 

Sample Thank You Letter - Advocacy Day FUP (2020) 

Elementary Librarian Advocacy Letter (2013) 

DATA

A Tale of Two Decades

Impact of Underfunding 2011-2021

History of Library Aid 1991-2021 Chart

History of Library Construction Aid 1991-2021 Chart 

The Library Value Calculator 

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Legislative Accomplishments (Thru 2020)

 

YOUTH ADVOCACY

The First Amendment in Schools: Avoiding Censorship in Schools

Take Your Child to the Library Day

YAC: Bringing Students to Advocacy Day

 

 

MASKS

We are selling NYLA Library Advocate face masks. 

 

That's right! These masks are $5 each or $20 for 5. You can purchase your own face mask here!