Show Up For Our Libraries: Advocating for libraries in adverse times

Saturday, June 28, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 123

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Presenter(s)

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Lisa Varga, MLS

Associate Executive Director, Public Policy and Advocacy Office
American Library Association
Megan Janicki, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)

Deputy Director, Strategic Initiatives & Information Resources
ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office
Gavin Baker, MSLIS (he/him/his)

Deputy Director, Public Policy & Government Relations
ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office

Moderator(s)

Susan Hempstead, MPA

PLA Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships Committee Chair, Incoming ALA Committee on Legislation Chair
PLA

Event Description: Libraries are facing unprecedented political threats that call for advocates to move beyond awareness to action. Show Up for Our Libraries is the American Library Association’s campaign to harness the collective power of library advocates to influence elected leaders and policymakers. This session will introduce the Show Up for Our Libraries campaign, present opportunities to advocate for libraries, and highlight ALA’s advocacy resources. In addition, ALA’s Public Policy & Advocacy staff will provide updates on the latest federal policy developments affecting libraries. Visit ala.org/showup for more information.