VAASL Presentation 2018: Advocacy Planning

Examples & Template

Advocacy Plan Template

What's Advocacy?

The AASL Advocacy Committee defines advocacy as the "on-going process of building partnerships so that others will act for and with you, turning passive support into educated action for the library program.  It begins with a vision and a plan for the library program that is then matched to the agenda and priorities of stakeholders." --AASL, "What is Advocacy?"

Resources for Planning:

• Crafting Your Elevator Speech
• AASL Advocacy Toolkit
• AASL Toolkit for Promoting School Libraries

Advocacy Resources:

• School Libraries Transform Learning 
• Strong Libraries Build Strong Students (AASL)
• Definition of an Effective School Library
• School Libraries Improve Student Learning