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Book SynopsisBernadine E. Abbott Hoduski, founder of the American Library Association''s Government Documents Round Table (GODORT), could very well be considered the mother of all government documents librarians. Still an active member in the government and library community, her name resonates throughout information circles. Structured like a memoir, with tips about lobbying interwoven throughout, Lobbying for Libraries is a lively account of one woman''s 21-year mission to get funding for libraries to establish systems that improve the way information is distributed nationwide. She offers valuable guidelines on how to lobby as an individual or group, design a bill, communicate with policymakers through traditional and new technologies, and how to influence the legislative process. Hoduski has quilted the fabric of her experiences in policy making into an insightful book that is as entertaining as it is useful. Truly a worthwhile read for government document librarians, lobbyists, and policy makers.
Trade Review...librarians have much to learn from Abbott-Hoduski's shared experience and lobbying effectiveness...useful for library school curriculums... * Public Libraries *
...this is a valuable and unusual book worthy of a place on librarians' and lobbyists' personal shelves. It is also recommended for purchase by major public libraries and academic libraries... * Government Information Quarterly *
Abbott-Hoduski knows what she is talking about. This book is one of a handful I expect to keep permanently for future reference. Citizen activists who feel a bunch of ignorant and arrogant talking heads control our government, investigative reporters, coalition builders, lawmakers, and public administrators (to include librarians) who take heart in the trust we have given them, should read this book. * Queen City News *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 1 Lobbying for a Cause is Like Creating a Quilt Chapter 3 2 The Cause / Quilt Must Be Decided on and Designed Chapter 4 3 How to Lobby Chapter 5 4 Who Are the Quilters / Lobbyists? Chapter 6 5 Who Is to Be Lobbied? Chapter 7 6 A Change in the Life of a Public Official Can Unravel Years of Lobbying Chapter 8 Conclusion Chapter 9 Appendix: List of Library-and-Information Related Associations Chapter 10 Glossary Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 About the Author
