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Lib <br /> r T rusee.-� <br /> Become .eeve <br /> . Advocate] <br /> Prepared by cinder Schatz,"MLTA President,for the <br /> MLTA-MFOL Jolnt Conference,11/1/09,Marlborough Nib#. - <br /> First educate.-yoursialf <br /> V Start by reading"'Library Advocacyin 1#a ac.husetts- -A Pruner". www.massI'[b.org/m' lta/advocacy. <br /> There are also a'numb r of good books and articles on-this topic, The MBLC Library has some,which can be'. <br /> , <br /> found in your library. at l g by searching the words libr r advocacy. They' car' be borrowed via inteirlibr r <br /> loan. Contact: Brian Donoghue, IMBLC Librarian, 800-952-7403 ext 240. ' <br /> Attend workshops- s=ymp ia, conferences,legislature breakfasts. litany" f th se•ar free,others are offered at °" <br /> very I ow cost.The M B LC sponsors a Tr step yrnp si u m every spring,the MLTA has a conference every fall.. <br /> .Occasional rksh ps,on a variety oftopics., are also schdduled by the MBLC and th 'regx nal library systems. <br /> Trustees are also welcome to attend wo rks ho ps sponsored by other-organizations such as the M FO L and MLA <br /> (dee below). <br /> Massachusetts Library Trustees Assn ' MLTAwebsite: 'm sshL rg/mIta <br /> Organized in'1952,.this group strives to transform trustees into knowledgeable adv ates. Sends out a <br /> newsletter, organizes annual conference with workshops. Check thewebsite for the current list of <br /> .officers/board of directors and their contact information. Also includes'member hip application,, past <br /> newsletters,meeting schedule &more. Sign up for Project Alert notifications via this.website.. <br /> Mass. Board of Libr-aryiCommission.ers (M L v eb ate. mbf . t t .ma.us 80'0-952-7403 . <br /> This agency of state government Inas statutory author i.ty and responsibility to organize, develcip,coordinate, <br /> and J rove I i b ra ry services throughout Mas. aches etts. MBLCadvises munici'paIities and trustees ori _ <br /> operation and maintenance of public libraries, including construction and renovation. It administers state and <br /> federal grant programs and promotes cooperation among."It al works to insure t tall residents have <br /> access to essential l t bnic information rrnation to l nologles and significant electronic databases'-- Contact: Maureen +: <br /> Killoran,n, Head of Public'Library Advisory&Govern.ment.Liaison, 800-952-7403 ext 220. <br /> Massachusetts Regional Library Systems <br /> For administrative 'purposes,the state is served b regional library systems. To identify ur library's region, <br /> -go to the MBL 's library direct ry and type in•the.name of your city dr town.- <br /> ,hftp6Hmblc.state.Ma.us/l.ibr'aries/directorY/index.ph'p - - <br /> Bos.ton: blog.bpLorg brls 617-859-2380'. Central; crnrl .org 508-757-4110 <br /> I letro vest. rnrrrr s;org -398= _.�- "��rT_ �Northea t";�-nr rls-.or 978-762--4433-- <br /> .Southeast:` er l :org 508-9233531 Western: w rls,oeg :'413/665-9898 .- <br /> The websites vary t.rernend0 usly,but all have their address, hours'.a calendar of eve nts'and continuing <br /> education opportunities..[You may register and attend your re i s workshops. . <br /> cM include newsletters and or a bio , public library statistics,aMnd sa:rnples f policies, plans and surveys, <br /> Some allow you.to subscribe (.IHSS)to their site or calendar. Joan the mailing list for your region to deep abreast <br /> of.news rel6vant to your library, <br />