{"product_id":"legislative-advocacy-and-public-policy-raymond-pun-9798892556279","title":"Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers:: Perspectives and Strategies","description":"Library advocacy is a deliberate, planned, and sustained effort to develop understanding and support for libraries and the communities they serve. Advocacy is not optional--it is a vital responsibility to protect the integrity and impact of libraries in society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLegislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers \u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive resource addressing our specific roles in influencing the various legislative and public policies that directly impact academic libraries, our academic communities, and the library community at large. It explores the ways academic and research library workers are engaging in advocacy, from testifying at governmental levels to collaborating with diverse constituents and legislators to bringing our academic advocacy efforts to discussions within state and regional library associations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As educators and researchers, library workers bring invaluable expertise to the legislative table. We can help ensure that decisions affecting academic and research libraries and their communities are informed, equitable, and aligned with the values of intellectual freedom and lifelong learning. \u003ci\u003eLegislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers \u003c\/i\u003eoffers ways to make meaningful legislative and policy impacts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raymond Pun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798892556279\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Assoc of College \u0026amp; Research Libraries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs","brand":"Raymond Pun","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46928042393855,"sku":"9798892556279","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8684ce55-7c78-4f1b-a95b-60ba0efd7b47.jpg?v=1749373755","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/legislative-advocacy-and-public-policy-raymond-pun-9798892556279","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}