Resources 

GAC is happy to provide libraries with ideas and sample documents for everyday advocacy. 

State Governing

• Iowa's Legislative Process
• State Budget Process
• State of Iowa Appropriations Process

Advocacy

• Library Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts for your Legal Pickle Tickler File - What your library can legally do to advocate
• Advocacy in Action from the State Library of Iowa Boardroom Series
• Local Advocacy Tips
• Connecting with Legislators
  • Meeting with Legislators
  • Calling Legislators
  • Emailing Legislators
• Campaigns and Other Political Events in the Library
• 2024 Legislative Resources For Your Legal Pickle Tickler File

Candidate Forums

• Setting Up a Candidate Forum guide
• Candidate Forum flyer templates
• Script and Questions Sample
• Candidate letter sample
• Press release template

Letters from ILA

• Letter to the Library Commission from ILA President Sam Helmick
• Letter to the Department of Education

Levy change resources

• ILA Statement on House File 718
• Levy Template Levy [docx]
• Example levy impact letter [docx]

If you have questions about any of the resources, please email Sam Helmick for help.