The Cornerstone of Democracy. The tipsheet suggests how libraries can showcase their role in educating people about voting and civic participation. The booklet includes examples of what libraries around the country are doing to promote civic involvement, ideas for programs and publicity, how library issues can be promoted during this election season and beyond, and an extensive resource list for both children and adults, including Web sites, books, videos and CD-Roms. Librarians are encouraged to use the publication to help develop displays, programs, services or events leading up to the national election in November.
Libraries are the cornerstone of democracy.
They are a place for education and self-help and are centers for civic discourse. They enhance citizen participation in our democratic processes. Libraries offer people young and old the opportunity to become better informed about the issues of the day, about candidates running for office and the electoral and political system. This tipsheet is designed to help libraries spread that important message. The tipsheet is available while supplies last from the ALA Public Information Office.