Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee: Going Outside Your Comfort Zone

Abstract

The ALSC Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee is calling on ALSC membership to take part in our 2024 ALSC Advocacy Challenge. Because advocacy starts with YOU!

This year, we challenge you to reach out to someone outside of your typical network.

Identify one person outside your library who shares library values like inclusion, freedom to read, equity, etc. Maybe they’re an educator, counselor, religious leader, organizer, or advocate. It can be someone you already know or someone you don’t know yet. Talk about ALSC, about librarianship, make a connection. Here are some examples from our committee members.