a variety of categories: some are urgent responses to financial crises while others an exciting boost to an already-successful program. The case studies can be read in any order, so feel free to flip straight to the one that seems most relevant to you. But don’t overlook the library systems or campaigns that seem very different from your own; each one reveals several far-reaching lessons that can benefit us all. We would like to thank ALA for the opportunities and growth we have experienced as part of the Emerging Leaders program, and PLA for sponsoring the project we have enjoyed so much. We do not have the words to express our appreciation and gratitude for the invaluable guidance of our mentor, Manya Shorr from the Omaha Public Library, and our PLA liaison, Lian Sze.
Happy campaigning,
Audrey Barbakoff, Audrey Evans, Anna Johnson, Ted McCoy, and Lenore St. John
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