Grassroots Advocacy and Librarians: Using Research Power to Make Change (PPIRS/ANSS 2019 ALA Program)

PPIRS and ANSS invite you to a panel discussion examining grassroots lobbying, featuring experts who will discuss the mechanics/logistics of grassroots organizing and lobbying as well as how libraries can provide the resources and services necessary in effectively supporting initial or ongoing advocacy efforts. Participants in the program will leave with concrete information and ideas on supporting patrons interested in grassroots advocacy efforts. This program examines how librarians can help patrons in their own efforts to effect change in government and their communities.

Please take a moment and give PPIRS/ANSS feedback about this program!

This panel is sponsored by the following groups:

• The Anthropology and Sociology Section of ACRL (ANSS)
  • ANSS supports the study of those aspects of library service that require knowledge in anthropology, sociology and related fields.
• The Politics, Policy and International Relations Section of ACRL (PPIRS)
  • PPIRS serves as an educational forum and information exchange for librarians with an interest or subject expertise in politics, policy and international relations.

The following committee members contributed to the planning of this program and the accompanying guide.

ANSS Conference Program Planning Committee, Washington, DC, 2019

• Thomas Diamond (chair)
• Ilka Datig
• Wade Kotter
• Jill Erin Morningstar, ex-officio
• Megan R. Griffin (staff liaison)

PPIRS Conference Program Planning Committee, Washington, DC, 2019

• Erin Ackerman (chair)
• Sara Arnold Garza
• Jeremy Darrington
• Kenya Flash
• Angela Hackstadt
• Megan Lounsberry
• Kaci Resau
• Winn Wasson
• Elizabeth White
• Megan R. Griffin (staff liaison)

The committees wish to acknowledge the late Lora Baldwin, co-chair of the ANSS Program Planning Committee for Washington, DC, 2019. We are grateful for her early work on planning this program and for her generosity as a colleague and friend.