Description:

What exactly is advocacy? And how do we become advocates? The first class in the advocacy track introduces the concepts and practice of advocacy and lays the foundation for the next three classes in the track. This is a two-hour live online course.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this class, participants will be able to:

• Answer the following questions. 

        Is advocacy something I need to do? 
        Why is advocacy needed for libraries? 
        How can I become an advocate?

• Define Advocacy and determine who can be a library advocate.
• Discuss ways to advocate for sustainable funding.  

 
Continuing Education Units:
2 Contact Hours

Prerequisites:

Intended Audience:

Anyone interested in learning basic concepts to become a library advocate.

Notes:

Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the start date. Registrants should receive an email with login and setup instructions. Please call Educational Services at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days before the class. For more information about Lyrasis' E-cademy classes, visit the FAQs web page.

This Course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Time: All E-cademy classes are advertised in Eastern time.

Technical Requirements:

Please visit Technical Requirements for web-based classes

Associated Training Tracks:

Advocacy

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Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering:  Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.

PDF Form:  Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.