Best of Core Forum: Advocacy in a Polarized World

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This webinar was previously presented in-person as a session at the 2022 Core Forum. We are hosting this webinar, with the session adapted and presented live as a virtual event, to extend its reach.

How can we effectively communicate with all decision-makers, and stakeholders about the important work happening at your library regardless of their political beliefs? In this session you will learn the principles of “The Three Languages” of politics, and how to apply them when communicating with people from across the political spectrum. We will build upon these principles and learn how to effectively use data, stories, and research to craft compelling, resonant messages.

Learning Outcomes: 

At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand how language reflects our worldviews, and how to intentionally use language to effectively speak about their passions, values, and mission to any audience;
  • Understand how to communicate with people across the political spectrum using a mix of stories, data, and research; and
  • Feel encouraged and more confident in talking about their library's mission and value.

Who Should Attend: Library admin, librarians, board members, library supporters interested in strategies and tactics that help us counter attacks on libraries and librarians, and the efforts at censoring the voices and perspectives of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC.

Presenter:

Peter Bromberg, Associate Director for EveryLibrary, advocates for libraries on local, state, and national levels. He provides pro bono coaching and consulting to librarians, boards, associations, citizen ballot committees, and watchdog groups, helping them to fight censorship and develop effective messaging, political strategies, and build strong community and political support for library funding.

Tech Requirements

Core Webinars are held in Zoom. Speakers or a headset for listening to the presentation are required. You may interact with the presenter and ask questions through text-based chat. Closed captioning is available in the Zoom platform. The webcast will be recorded and the link to the recording shared with registrants shortly after the live event.

Registration

Online: Complete the individual webinar online registration form. Sessions are listed by date, and you must log in.

By phone: 1-800-545-2433 (press 1 to reach our customer service representatives)

By mail: To register by check or purchase order, please email registration@ala.org. Our registration department will send you an invoice or registration form.

Core Code of Conduct: Please review the Statement of Conduct before registering.

Contact
If you have a question or need to make arrangements for special assistance or additional accessibility, please contact Mia Blixt-Shehan (mblixtshehan@ala.org).


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