EVERYLIBRARY

We work with local ballot committees and PAC leaders in support of local library ballot measures, library staff and leadership on effective Information Only campaigns, on specific state legislative measures which impact libraries ability to act as districts, and independently to advocate for specific library initiatives among the voting public. We provide tactical and operational support to local voter awareness campaigns, seed and sustaining monies to local ballot committees and PACs, as well as conducting direct voter advocacy in support of library taxing, bonding, and referendum.

EveryLibrary is a non-partisan, pro-library organization with an alignment toward sustaining libraries as they evolve and grow in the 21st century. EveryLibrary is a coalition partner with other organizations, associations, and non-profits that seek to support libraries through public awareness and advocacy.

EveryLibrary helps libraries:

LEADING UP TO THE CAMPAIGN
-Assist libraries in both the pre-filing and campaign stages of an initiative.
-Provide strategic consulting services, voter segmentation advice, and assistance in developing ballot language.
-Conduct feasibility studies and assist in setting up a local committee or PAC.
-Develop a fundraising strategy for your local committee or PAC.

DURING THE RUN OF THE CAMPAIGN
-Continue technical and capacity-building consultancy.
-Provide direct financial support to the local committee or PAC
-Conduct direct voter identification and get-out-the-vote efforts.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
-Build a national database of library supporters
-Collect data and conduct research about voter support of libraries and effective tactics to activate supporters
-Conduct direct voter and politician education
-Educate and train library staff and supporters regarding best political practices for libraries

Everylibrary has resources to ensure that we are able to assist libraries in their political activities including the following

action.everylibrary.org provides a set of digital tools for libraries and library organizations to freely use.

Webinars through third-party organizations and a number of hosted workshops that allow professional staff to get the training that they need to ensure their library is well positioned for political success in their community.

The SaveSchoolLibrarians.org initiative that helps every step of the way, including writing the petition to the local school board and planning a successful coalition plan.

The Political Librarian is the first peer-reviewed journal about politics in libraries. It publishes a wide range of opinion pieces, research, and peer-reviewed materials on public policy and tax policy issues for libraries.

Accomplishments to date
-Worked with nearly 100 library ballot campaigns
-Helped libraries win over $265 million dollars in funding through political action and community organizing
-Defeated multiple statewide initiatives to defund libraries or hamper librarians
-Helped rally support for school libraries and to reinstate school librarians at SaveSchoolLibrarians.org
-Built the most powerful digital political action platform for libraries at action.everylibrary.org
-Reached millions of voters every year to educate them about the importance of libraries
-Educated and trained thousands of librarians and library supporters and activists
-Identified tens of thousands of new library supporters
-Published an academic journal about politics and libraries

Have not yet accomplished
-Reach our goal of 1 million new library supporters each fiscal year
-Reach our goal of 1000 new one time donors and 1000 new monthly donors each fiscal year