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Advocacy
Librarians and library advocates have a key role to play in educating our communities about why libraries and librarians are essential in an information society. To be effective, they must speak loudly, clearly and with a unified voice. Democracy needs libraries, and libraries need advocates.
Contact Your Legislators and County Government!
- Minnesota Congressional and Legislative Districts - interactive maps and reports Minnesota Geographic Information Service
- Legislative Mashup: Map links to each legislator representing SELCO and SELS libraries with photos and links to legislative pages listing contact e-mail, address, and phone number.
- Tell us your story. Tell us how the public library has helped you and/or your family. These stories will be shared with the people who
decide on library funding issues.
Don't know your legislative district?
- Enter your address in the Minnesota Legislative District Finder (requires IE)
- or the Minnesota Polling Place Finder
Legislative Issues
Minnesota's regional library systems are funded with state and federal dollars.
It is critical that your legislators know the value you place upon information services.
For information about legislative activities, check out the links.
Resources
Legislative platforms from the Minnesota Library Association provide talking points when chatting with your legislators about the importance of libraries.
Government Sites
Links to contact information for representatives from federal, state, and county governments.
