Speaking of advocacy, library friends groups are great advocates, working alongside staff and trustees to bolster awareness, service, and funding for libraries. A long-standing national advocacy group, Friends of Libraries USA merged with ALA's trustees division to become ALTAFF = Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends, and Foundations.
ALTAFF is 5,000 members strong and boasts comedian Paula Poundstone as their national spokesperson. She is featured in a public service announcement on their website, which is rich with articles, fact sheets, promo materials, and ideas for strengthening local Friends Groups.
Check out the ALTAFF website and come away with wonderful advocacy ideas to try at your library. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/altaff/index.cfm
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