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Less Whining, More Dining: The Importance of Relationship Building in Library Advocacy

Author: Michael Carlozzi (University of Rhode Island)

Abstract

This paper describes the author’s application of Cheryl Stenström and Ken Haycock’s research on library funding advocacy to two public libraries which he had directed. Their research had suggested the importance of relationship building. Based on this research, the author built relationships with funding authorities and found success; in one of his libraries, funding had increased by around 40% in two years, and proposed budget cuts at his other library were reversed. 

Keywords: funding, public libraries, municipalities, advocacy, relationships

How to Cite: Carlozzi, M. (2023) “Less Whining, More Dining: The Importance of Relationship Building in Library Advocacy”, The Political Librarian. 6(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.7936/pollib.8603