Effective library advocacy requires a combination of activities and skills. Our new draft grid aims to help associations and others assess where they stand now, and where to focus next.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments and institutions are likely to be facing either higher debt or lower revenues, causing them to look for ways to make savings.
In the past, too often, libraries have been seen as an area where cuts can be made easily. The library field needs to work together to ensure that this is not the case this time.