by admin | Nov 22, 2017 | Advocacy, News
everylibrary is the National Political Action Committee for Libraries. They are dedicated to showing off the great things that libraries do across the country and to get more Americans engaged in supporting libraries. Take a few minutes to show your support for net...
by Jen Bort | Jul 12, 2017 | Advocacy, News
Today, July 12, is the Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality. Join the ALA and hundreds of other organizations as we tell the FCC why we’re battling for the net. Because the internet shouldn’t have a slow lane, and ISPs don’t need VIPs. Visit the...
by admin | Feb 6, 2017 | Advocacy, News
Before you get on the bus to Albany, attend a “town hall” meeting. Thursday, February 16, 2017 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM This online forum will provide up-to-minute information on where the library community stands in the NYS Budget negotiation process, and the...
by admin | Jan 11, 2017 | Advocacy
On March 1, the New York Library Association (NYLA) will once again host Advocacy Day in Albany. This is your opportunity to meet with regional legislative representatives to discuss the issues and challenges facing libraries today. And, of course, to ask for...
by admin | Dec 21, 2016 | Advocacy
March 1 – NYLA Advocacy Day in Albany The New York Library Association is the voice of the library community advocating at the state and local level for funding support for libraries and library systems. Each spring, libraries from across New York State rally at...
by admin | Dec 19, 2016 | Advocacy, News
On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the Assembly Standing Committee on Libraries and Education Technology held a five-hour public hearing in Albany. The primary intent of the hearing was for Committee members to learn more about the impact of the 2016/2017 State Budget on...
by admin | Dec 13, 2016 | Advocacy, News
Onondaga County Public Library’s Central Library was host to CLRC’s Legislative Breakfast on Friday, December 9. The meeting room, with it’s floor to ceiling windows overlooking downtown, was the perfect location for speed-dating with the...
by admin | Dec 13, 2016 | Advocacy, News
CLRC’s eastern regional legislators, library staff and supporters came out to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute and PrattMWP library on Friday, December 2 for morning conversation about reflecting,...
by Debby | Oct 27, 2016 | Advocacy, News
We’re Collecting Your Stories! This year, CLRC’s Legislative Committee is focusing its advocacy message on the unique ways that libraries in Central New York are part of our education equation. We’re looking for libraries of all shapes and sizes to send us a picture...
by admin | Jun 13, 2016 | Advocacy, News
New York State Libraries Need Your Support! SEND A MESSAGE TODAY We all agree that library patrons around NYS should have access to outstanding services, materials, and programming in buildings worthy of the mission they serve. But library infrastructure around the...
