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Reporters:
To learn more about the key issues facing America’s libraries and librarians and to talk to an ALA spokesperson, please contact Macey Morales, Media Relations Manager, at 312-280-4393, (mmorales@ala.org).
To discuss issues that relate to ALA’s Washington, DC office, please contact, Jennifer Terry, Press Officer, at 202-628-8410, (jterry@alawash.org).
| Resources for Reporters: |
| Press Credential Guidelines |
| 2010 Annual ALA Conference Press Kit |
| Library Funding Updates |
| 2010 State of America's Libraries Report Get up to date information about issues facing libraries. |
| School Libraries in Crisis Press Kit |
| Press Kits on a variety of topics |
| Press Releases from the American Library Association |
| Library Fact Sheets Good background information for stories about libraries |
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Blogs: |
| "Visibility @ your library" - ALA Public Information Office Blog |
| "District Dispatch" - Washington Office Blog |
Members:
Librarians are invited to localize press materials where appropriate and to visit the Public Information Office pages for media relations tools.
Top Media Stories:
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CBS Evening News: In Recession, Libraries are Booming |
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Katie Couric's Notebook: Libraries |
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NBC Nightly News: Libraries offer relief from hard times |
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Today Show: Youth Media Awards |
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