This slideshow is presented for the "Your School Library" Online Conference (2011). See the video screencast and associated links at http://cpsproflib.wikispaces.com/advocacy.

1. School Librarians & Advocacy: Be Your Own Cheerleader! Presented by: Lisa Perez Chicago Public Schools Department of Libraries

3. Supports about 200 elementary & high school librarians

5. Political Advocacy Get involved!

6. American Library Association Washington Office – Legislative Action Center http://capwiz.com/ala/home/

7. Ed Tech Action Network http://www.edtechactionnetwork.org/

8. Advocating at Your School You are your own best cheerleader

9. Communication to Administration Monthly reports Year-end report Important data Pictures, video

10. Communication to Teachers Email Newsletters Conversations Special trainings Website information Surveys

11. Communication to Students Special events & Book Fairs Guest authors Websites, social networking sites Motivational displays Blogs, wikis, websites, book trailers, videos, & other technologies New book announcements

12. Communication to Parents & Community Relationship with public library and community groups Website with information about program Literacy Nights & Open House Volunteer opportunities

13. AASL “ A Planning Guide for Empowering Learners *This publication complements the Standards for the 21st-Century Learner , Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action , and Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs .

14. AASL Planning Guide http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/planningguide/planningguide.cfm

16. Be valuable

17. Be responsive

18. Be active

19. Anticipate needs

21. Book selections

22. Extracurricular activities

23. Showcasing students’ talents

24. Student work and artwork

26. Organized & decluttered

27. Attractively decorated

28. Kid-centric

29. Technology-infused

31. Use a library website to provide one-stop web portal for links to online databases, recommended websites, calendars, polls, and more

32. Use blogs to provide regular news updates

33. Use wikis for electronic pathfinders & centers

35. Not centered on student needs

36. Overly competitive

37. Not aligned with core school goals

38. Unrealistic expectations

40. Survey needs and respond

41. Create an attractive physical space

42. Cultivate strong partnerships