Advocacy Clearinghouse

KLA is seeking your best examples of advocacy materials to share with other libraries throughout the state of Kentucky.

Examples of materials we seek include:

  • Reports
  • Posters
  • Newsletters
  • Postcards
  • Bookmarks
  • And other items used for publicity and advocacy!

To submit materials to the clearinghouse:

A. Electronic copies of materials: submit the file through our online submission form. Please be prepared to include a description of the document (when it was created/used and for what purpose, etc.).

B. Three-dimensional objects or materials for which no electronic version exists: please use our online form to submit a description and photo (if available).

Submission Guidelines

Submissions should be in one of the following formats, if possible:

  • Pictures: .jpg, .gif
  • Documents: .doc, .rtf, .pub, .pdf
  • Presentations: .ppt

If your submission does not fall into these categories or you have questions about your submission, please contact the chair of the Library Advocacy Committee.

Advocacy Materials

  • Library Card Discount Brochure: Boone, Campbell, Kenton, and Grant County Public Libraries collaborate with local businesses to bring their patrons "Discounts with a Library Card" during September. All libraries and businesses display posters and make brochures available to customers/patrons each September. There is no charge for businesses to participate. The libraries share the cost of the brochures and posters and do all the legwork. The program is advertised via a local radio station and local television stations. In five years, this program grew from one library system with 11 participating businesses to four library systems and 102 participating businesses. The program increased new card sign-ups, brought new customers into the businesses, and promoted goodwill within the communities through library patrons and local businesses. (Submitted by Becky Kempf, Boone County Public Library)
  • One Book Brochure: This four-fold brochure promotes the The Northern Kentucky, One Book, One Community program. Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton County Libraries collaborate with Barnes & Noble and three local schools. (Submitted by Becky Kempf, Boone County Public Library)
  • Genealogy Resources Brochure: This brochure highlights the Kentucky History and Genealogy Collection at Kenton County Public Library's Mary Ann Mongan Library. (Submitted by Robin Klaene, Kenton County Public Library)
  • LRC Brochure: This brochure was developed for the Learning Resource Center at Morehead State University's Camden-Carroll Library. (Submitted by Jennifer Little, Morehead State University)
  • Children's Summer Reading Club Flyer: This flyer advertises Kenton County Public Library's Children's Summer Reading Club. (Submitted by Robin Klaene, Kenton County Public Library)
  • Children's Summer Reading Club Book Log: This book log was used in Kenton County Public Library's Children's Summer Reading Club. (Submitted by Robin Klaene, Kenton County Public Library.)
  • Author Visit Program - Ruth White: This program was created for an author visit featuring Ruth White, a young adult author who won a Newberry Honor for Belle Prater's Boy. (Submitted by Jennifer Little, Morehead State University)
  • Author Visit Bookmark - Ruth White: This bookmark was created for an author visit featuring Ruth White, a young adult author who won a Newberry Honor for Belle Prater's Boy. (Submitted by Jennifer Little, Morehead State University)
  • Magazine Insert: This insert appeared in the What's Happening Boone County magazine, which was mailed to more than 43,000 households in Boone County. (Submitted by Becky Kempf, Boone County Public Library)
  • Community Impact Document: This document is used to promote the community impact of Kenton County Public Library in speaking engagements and development efforts. (Submitted by Robin Klaene, Kenton County Public Library)
  • Calendar of Events: Kenton County Public Library's October 2008 Calendar of Events (Submitted by Robin Klaene, Kenton County Public Library)