Montanans For Libraries Coalition
The Montana Library Association invites library partners, professionals, and champions to join our coalition to publicly support Montana libraries.
The Montanans For Libraries Coalition is an extension of Montana Library Association’s Government Affairs efforts. The Coalition is made up of library supporters including patrons, professionals, and partner organizations who advocate at the local, state, and federal levels. Join the Coalition to connect with other passionate allies who work to give a voice to Montana’s essential network of libraries.
Who are we?
- Library patrons in communities throughout Montana
- Librarians from every type of library
- Current or former school administrators, educators, legislators, librarians, students, business owners, community leaders, and creative communicators
How We Advocate
- Build a groundswell of library champions across the state who will take action and voice their support for libraries
- Build state legislator support for expanding library resource sharing programs that support students across Montana and saves taxpayer dollars
- Protect existing federal funding and advocate for additional support for Montana libraries
How do our members engage?
- Help spread the word about opportunities to voice support for libraries at interim committee meetings, during the legislative session, with our federal congressional delegation, and elsewhere
- Talk to local, state and federal officials, as well as library boards, friends, foundations, other non-profits and professional associations, and elected officials
- Craft messaging, talking points, testimony, calls for advocacy and advocacy updates, and resolutions.
- Leverage expertise and relationships in various settings
What is the time commitment?
- Attend monthly coalition meetings with occasional tasks between meetings
- Occasional travel or time to virtually attend legislative interim committee meetings
- Reach out to learn more and join the coalition!