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The 32nd National Library Legislative Day

G. Arthur Mihram (Author and Consultant on Telecommunication Policy and an occasional contributor to LHTN. (dmihram@usc.edu))

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Article publication date: 1 July 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

To present highlights of the annual Library Legislative Day hosted by the American Library Association in Washington, DC.

Design/methodology/approach

A brief outline of the main events of the day.

Findings

The aim of this event is to promote advocacy for library services, literacy, resources with a better understanding of privacy and other related issues were commonly addressed themes. Since this is an annual event, it is critical for elected and federal officials, the press as well as the professional library community to share their agendas of common as well as different interests and figure out how to refine ways to address them. Originality/value ‐ Funding libraries is no easy feat, and getting legislators to provide funds and support for library services and resources is the challenge of this annual meeting and to determine better advocacy and effectiveness. Paper type Viewpoint

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Citation

Arthur Mihram, G. (2006), "The 32nd National Library Legislative Day", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 23 No. 6, pp. 19-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050610692271

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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