Nearly 98% of library funding is determined by political will. In an era of shifting local governance and increasing policy pressure, "awareness" is no longer enough. You need strategic influence.
The EveryLibrary Institute provides authoritative, crisis-ready training to help library workers, boards, and supporters master the mechanics of power. Our sessions go beyond theory, delivering the practical tools needed to secure sustainable funding and defend the freedom to read.
"The speaker was very organized and easy to follow. There were many practical ideas for use given for participants to take back to their libraries and not just reasons why something needs to be done. I also liked specific examples of information needed/questions to be used instead of just a broad theme that perception of librarians is important. It narrows down what the perception may consist of and what libraries should be aiming for." - RIPL Webinar Attendee (2018)
"This is a timely, unique, and useful workshop. I hope we can bring them back to do more similar education and workshops. Libraries need to build up supporters and do so effectively. Great use of LSTA funds!" - Statewide Training for Washington State (2018)
Meet Your Strategy Team
Our trainers are national conveners, researchers, and campaign veterans. We offer a "Scholar-Practitioner" approach that bridges the gap between research and practice.
John Chrastka, Executive Director
Library Advocacy and Activism, Library Elections, Strategy and Campaigns, Messaging, Coalition Building, Library Governance, Library Trustees, Negotiations
Library Activism, Managing Volunteers, Holistic Digital Strategies, Political Strategy and Tactics, Community Organizing, Curating Political Power and Influence, Effective Messaging, Library Elections and Strategy
Nearly 98% of library funding is determined by political will. In an era of shifting local governance and increasing policy pressure, "awareness" is no longer enough. You need strategic influence.
The EveryLibrary Institute provides authoritative, crisis-ready training to help library workers, boards, and supporters master the mechanics of power. Our sessions go beyond theory, delivering the practical tools needed to secure sustainable funding and defend the freedom to read.
"The speaker was very organized and easy to follow. There were many practical ideas for use given for participants to take back to their libraries and not just reasons why something needs to be done. I also liked specific examples of information needed/questions to be used instead of just a broad theme that perception of librarians is important. It narrows down what the perception may consist of and what libraries should be aiming for." - RIPL Webinar Attendee (2018)
"This is a timely, unique, and useful workshop. I hope we can bring them back to do more similar education and workshops. Libraries need to build up supporters and do so effectively. Great use of LSTA funds!" - Statewide Training for Washington State (2018)
Meet Your Strategy Team
Our trainers are national conveners, researchers, and campaign veterans. We offer a "Scholar-Practitioner" approach that bridges the gap between research and practice.
John Chrastka, Executive Director
Library Advocacy and Activism, Library Elections, Strategy and Campaigns, Messaging, Coalition Building, Library Governance, Library Trustees, Negotiations
Library Activism, Managing Volunteers, Holistic Digital Strategies, Political Strategy and Tactics, Community Organizing, Curating Political Power and Influence, Effective Messaging, Library Elections and Strategy
John Chrastka, Executive Director
Patrick “PC” Sweeney, Political Director
