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Library Workers

Library Workers Day 2009AFSCME represents more than 25,000 library workers nationwide - more than any other union. AFSCME is a leading advocate for equitable pay for library workers and for full funding for public libraries. From the Library of Congress and public libraries in Boston, New York, the District of Columbia, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Seattle/King County to public, school, college and university libraries nationwide, AFSCME librarians and library workers serve thousands of patrons every day. 

 

Library Employees Online Network

Join your brothers and sisters in the AFSCME Library Employees Network. We’ll discuss shared concerns, learn about what’s going on around the country and exchange information and ideas.

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  • I Love My Librarian Award
    Nominate your librarian for the third year of the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award
  • The Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit
    The American Library Association has released a new web-based resource that will help library advocates make the case for libraries during times of economic downturn. The toolkit contains information on how to work with decision-makers, ways to work with the media, and talking points to help libraries articulate the role of libraries in times of economic downturn. Talking points on the economic value of libraries, with return-on-investment examples; libraries and the economy; and upswings in library usage are included. Users are also invited to share their stories of how they have successfully advocated. Recent media coverage of libraries is also featured.

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