Be An Advocate!

Speak up! Speak out! Take Action and be an advocate!

We all have issues that we are passionate about. Issues that, when raised, cause our hair to raise, our teeth to grind, and nostrils to flare. Sometimes we will even say something, but when we do it is usually to our friends, the guys or gals at the beauty or barber shop. Taking our concerns or grievances to someone who may be able to do something about them—well………

Simply being upset or angry is not enough, expressing our anger to friends, family and associates, is not enough; unless we just simply want to feel better. If we want something to change, we must take action!

Being an advocate for the library means taking action; finding the proper forums to take our concerns.

Taking action must be done thoughtfully and with consideration for what it is you want to accomplish. Taking action also takes patience. There must be a well thought out and well formed plan, as well as well thought out and well formed contingency plans. These plans must be worked with due diligence, and be given a reasonable amount time to yield results. Taking Action does not mean acting rashly or without thought. Patience must prevail!

Part of any plan of action is who to get your message to, and how best to present it. You must know your audience, and speak to them in a language they will understand.

Advocacy means speaking up, speaking out, and taking action!