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From here you can easily contact your elected officials and other policymakers on issues of importance to the library community. All you need to do is type in your name, address and zipcode and our software will identify your elected officials for you. Now advocating for your library services can be quick, simple and timely, plus there is no cost to you.

  1. Browse the topics below. These topics change frequently, so check back often. Click on the “Take Action” next to any of the topics listed.
  2. Enter your contact information in Sender Section. We identify your elected officials for you, based on the information you have provided.
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Your letter will now be sent to the appropriate elected officials.

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Congress today

MLA Midwinter/Library Advocacy Day is an opportunity for Librarians from around the state to meet with legislators. It is very important for librarians, Friends and other interested individuals across the state to touch base with each of the legislators who represent them in Jackson. The local level (grass roots) contact is one of the most important and significant “Keys” on behalf of the success of overall library support.

MLA Midwinter also provides an opportunity for our organization to meet, informally, at a time in addition to our Annual Conference. Please make use of our MLA Midwinter/Library Advocacy Day to meet with your MLA Sections, Roundtables and Committees. Chairs should set up meetings at MLA Midwinter to have the opportunity to meet to plan their programs for the MLA Conference.  Look for information about our annual event on the MLA Listserv, calendar and home page.