Advocacy

"Advocate for all Iowa libraries and those who staff, 

support and use them."

Advocacy Chair: Chelsea Sims
Advocacy Vice Chair: Position open
Contact: sims.chelsea@iowacityschools.org 

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Recommended Articles
Abram, Stephen. "The Future of School Libraries: Can School Boards Get On Board?." MultiMedia & Internet@Schools 16.4 (2009): 12-15. Professional Development Collection. EBSCO. Web. 12 Jan. 2010. Direct Link

Hardy, Lawrence. "The Future of Libraries." American School Board Journal 197.1 (2010): 22-26. Professional Development Collection. EBSCO. Web. 12 Jan. 2010. Direct Link

Links to help with Advocacy

     ILA Advocacy Hotline
     AASL Advocacy Toolkit
     State Library of Iowa
     Make the Connection - Research Project with Iowa AEAs 2002
     Principals Guide to A Powerful Media Program, Linworth, 2005
     School Libraries Work - new 3rd edition, 2008!
     Small Rural Library toolkit