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Missouri Public Library Levy Campaigns: My Experiences and Advice for Directors

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Abstract

Tax-funded public libraries are one of the most stable and independent ways to ensure ongoing public library services for a community, but it may require a periodic vote of district residents to approve a reasonable  level of support. Public library staff are often coached to remain neutral in the public eye, so conducting an advocacy campaign to turn out voters in support of (increased) tax funding is not something that is usually covered in library school curricula or continuing education seminars. This document was written as both a journal of the experience and advice for other directors embarking on a public library levy campaign.

Keywords: Public Libraries, Levy campaigns

How to Cite:

Mears, M., (2024) “Missouri Public Library Levy Campaigns: My Experiences and Advice for Directors”, The Political Librarian 7(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.7936/pollib.8943