Re: Tennessee Libraries by The Numbers
Hi Sarah,
In addition, the state library provides
https://www.tennesseelibrariesbythenumbers.org/ which produces infographics for your library in a click (like the one attached and shown below). This is just one of many infographics available for you to present to stakeholders.
This free tool uses topics covered by the annual IMLS Public Library Survey. It also features customizable infographics and multi-year trend chart templates.
Check it out and please contact me if you have any questions.
Christy
Christy M. Chandler | State Data Coordinator
Tennessee State Library & Archives
Office of Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett
1001 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville. TN 37219
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Hey Sarah,
Thanks so much or asking this question. There are probably others who are wondering, but did not ask.
First things first, know your districts. Your home address is assigned to a house district for your Representative and one for your Senator. You need to know those two numbers and the names and
faces that correspond with each. The tricky part is that your Library may be in a different district, so be sure to look up your address AND your Library's address to get the correct Representative and Senator. To find your district, go to
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/fmlv3/districts.aspx
Second, send your Representative and Senator an invitation to the breakfast. They will get a general one from TLA, but are more likely to attend if one comes from you as well. Meet them at the
door of the breakfast. Walk and talk with them through the line. Sit with them while they eat. Try and talk about things that interest them that also relate to the Library - for example, last year, I knew my State Senator's son was taking the ACT. I reminded
him about the free ACT prep available on TEL. His son's ACT grade improved and I got a very nice thank you note. I had nothing to do with his score, but it was major win for the Library.
Third, make appointments to talk with your folks later that day in their offices. Call now and make these appointments. Sometimes, their day will be incredibly full and your will need to catch
them at the tail end of a hearing before they start another meeting. Work in that slot and be respectful of their time. Yes, you do pay their salary, but they also pay yours, so don't even go there. Have no more than three talking points, show some cute
pictures of your library, preferably printed off and labeled so they can keep them and get in and out. For example, I had a photograph of my Representative singing Christmas carols with a group of developmentally delayed adults at the Library right before
covid hit. I framed it for him and gave it to him at his office. All the lobbyists in the state cannot buy that type of connection.
All of that being said, success at Legislative Day comes down to the relationship you build with your representative and senator. Follow them on social media. Get to know their hobbies and interests.
Know their families, who they are related to, where they donate their money. Get to know them in the months they are not in an office in Nashville. Invite them to every event you have at the Library. Take the time to build that relationship, so when you
need them, you are not yet another stranger asking for a favor.
Hope this helps!
Cathy
Cathy McCord Farley, Director
White County Public Library
11 North Church Street
Sparta, TN 38583
931-836-3613
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Hey all,
This'll be my first time attending Library Legislative day - and thankfully I'll be under the wing of a veteran librarian - but I'm just curious to hear thoughts on how best to prepare, what to
expect etc going into the day! you can email me off list if you like -
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Thanks much!
Sarah Martin
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Assistant Director
Cheatham County Public Library
188 John Mayfield Drive, Suite 200
Ashland City, TN 37015
615-792-4828
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