News and Updates

Stay up-to-date with EveryLibrary's work.

News and Updates

Stay up-to-date with EveryLibrary's work.

2013 Library Elections Deep Dive

At EveryLibrary, we think it is important to examine all library ballot measures, even the ones we are not directly involved in. We believe there is something to be learned from the big picture that can help us strategize for libraries on the local level.

Announcing “EveryLibrary California”

EveryLibrary works to support local library communities as they campaign for new or renewed funding at the ballot box.

Lib Politics Rodeo November 8th, 2013

Welcome to the Lib Politics Rodeo.

2013 Library Elections - First Look

or many public libraries in the United States, Election Day 2013 was the single biggest fundraising day for a generation.  In small townships and major cities across the country, libraries asked voters about plans for new buildings, innovative services, updated collections and expanded access, or to renew the basic funding for libraries in their towns, cities, and counties.

Lib Politics Rodeo November 1st, 2013

Welcome to the Lib Politics Rodeo. Every time someone votes no for libraries...a kitten falls off his horse.

Community Engagement Outside of Campaigns

We're happy to have a guest blog from Jeannie Allen, the Marketing Manager at Kitsap (WA) Regional Library, about  using Library Card Sign-up Month in new ways.  

Lib Politics Rodeo October 25th, 2013

Welcome to the Lib Politics Rodeo.

Kentucky Libraries Under Threat – an Interview with Wayne Onkst

Wayne Onkst, the Director of the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives (KDLA), spoke at the recent KLA/KSLA 2013 Joint Conference about the impact that the pending court cases against Campbell and Kenton County Libraries could have on the rest of the libraries in the state.Wayne Onkst, the Director of the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives (KDLA), spoke at the recent KLA/KSLA 2013 Joint Conference about the impact that the pending court cases against Campbell and Kenton County Libraries could have on the rest of the libraries in the state.

Slides from “Dynamic Success at the Polls” #ilaignite

"Dynamic Success at the Polls" Presentation at ILA 2013 #ilaignite from EveryLibrary

A Word from Derek Wolfgram

Derek Wolfgram is Deputy County Librarian for the Santa Clara County Library District and 2013 President, California Library Association.