Legislative Day in Sacramento! We Need You in 2009!

Why
Meeting personally with state legislators is critical to the future of school libraries especially in these tough economic times. Legislators must hear from us face to face about the importance of school libraries to the education of our students.

Legislative Day is a staff development and training event. Seize this opportunity to participate in California's legislative process, to network with colleagues, and to learn strategies for continued advocacy. CSLA's legislative advocate Jeff Frost will provide a briefing on school library issues.

When and Where
Library Legislative Day in Sacramento
Wednesday, April 15
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street, Room 202
Sacarmento, CA 95814

Schedule

• Registration: 7:45am – 8:15am
• Legislative Briefing: 8:15am – 8:50am
• Walk to the Capitol North Steps: 8:50am
• Press Conference Capitol North Steps: 9:10am ~ sharp
• Meetings with Legislators: 9:30am

School Library Caucus & Training Session (the night before)
Tuesday, April 14
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1801
Sacramento, CA 95816
6:30pm – 8:30pm
CSLA Specific Legislative Briefing by Lobbyist Jeff Frost

Learn about CSLA's exciting legislation. Hear tips about how to talk to legislators and get the most out of your meetings. Hear stories from seasoned veterans. Enjoy refreshments with other school library supporters.

PREVIEW OF MATERIALS
These materials are provided for your review. No need to print them out as originals will be available at registration on Wednesday.

• Legislator Packet to Deliver on Visits [pdf]
• Attendee Packet [pdf