Librarians must kill the Information Superhighway myths. Only free nations support libraries. A four person panel discussed how to advocate for library legislation and funding. Panel member Quentin Furr, Hollywood City Commissioner, is accosted by lobbyists all the time, but rarely hears from librarians. A good friends group is helpful.
Librarians know how to do research better than anyone.
They should become involved in government. Panelist Georgina Angones, MDPL System Advisory Board member, stated that librarians should know their representatives, and especially the representatives' staffs. Present ideas on one page maximum and follow up with a visit. Representatives need money and votes. Substitute panelist Barrett Wilkins, State Librarian, stated that we make changes in the community at the most basic level.