Winning elections and influencing politicians for library funding / Patrick "PC" Sweeney and John Chrastka ; foreword by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich.
| Author/creator | Sweeney, Patrick "PC" author. |
| Other author | Chrastka, John, author. |
| Other author | Smith Aldrich, Rebekkah, writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2017. |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | xvi, 272 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Getting started -- Surfacing -- Schmoozing and networking -- Early work and political landscape memo -- Power mapping -- Building your vote yes committee -- Committee roles and responsibilities -- Getting on the ballot -- Campaign budget -- Fundraising -- Volunteers -- Theme and message -- Responding to opposition -- Earned media -- Paid media -- Voter data -- Polling -- Website and digital platforms -- Canvassing and phonebanking -- Campaign events -- Email -- Facebook. |
| Abstract | Funding for libraries cannot be left to chance. Librarians, library trustees and Friends groups must be willing to play the game, focusing on strategies that include educating the community and motivating people to come out and vote to support library issues at the polls. This book will give you the tools you need to think through all the angles and win the elections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Language | Text in English. |
| LCCN | 2016059387 |
| ISBN | 9780838915561 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
| ISBN | 0838915566 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
| ISBN | (electronic publication) |
| ISBN | (electronic book) |
| ISBN | (Kindle) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z683.2.U6 S94 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |