Through PLAN, member libraries receive training in advocating for their libraries and support for advocacy at the regional, state, and national levels. PLAN also partners with other organizations to advocate for our libraries.
MyFloridaLibrary.com was created by Florida’s Multitype Library Cooperatives (MLCs) as a way to share library users’ stories about how essential libraries are to Florida’s communities. Postcards are available to collect patron stories, which are then sent to legislators. Contact the PLAN office to receive a supply of postcards.
Partners in Advocacy
- Florida Library Association (FLA) Advocacy
- American Library Association (ALA) Office for Library Advocacy
Florida State Government
- The Florida Senate
- Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development — the Senate committee whose budget includes library funding
- The Florida House of Representatives
The Value of Libraries
- Taxpayer Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries
- Florida’s Public Libraries: Economic Impact Study
- Articles about public libraries and library users – From Pew Research Center
- Quotable Facts About America’s Libraries
More Resources
- How to Address Elected Officials — names, titles, and forms of address for elected federal, state, and municipal officials
- Save The Libraries.org — a project to advocate for community support for libraries
- Sayfie Review — an online news publication focusing on Florida politics
- I Love Libraries – an ALA initiative to keep Americans informed about what’s going on in today’s libraries
- EveryLibrary – the first and only national political action committee for libraries