Strengthening library ecosystems: collaborate for advocacy and impact

Part I. The Ecosystem Foundation

What Is a Library Ecosystem?

Uniting around Core Values and Common Goals

Part II. Elements of Ecosystem Thinking

Understanding the Four Pillars of the Continuum

Ecosystem Leadership: Beginning, Building, and Sustaining

Progress Requires Strong Communication

Collaboration Builds Success

Sustaining Your Advocacy Ecosystem

Part III. Applying Ecosystem Ideas

Advocacy: Leading from Life

Leveraging the Ecosystem for Effective Legislative Advocacy

Ecosystem Warriors Stand Together for Intellectual Freedom

Part IV. Many Kinds of Library Advocates

Academic Libraries Need the Library Ecosystem

School Libraries Are Pillars in Library Ecosystems

Public Libraries Reach Everyone

Potential Partners in Library Ecosystems

Diverse Advocates Championing Libraries

Library Ecosystem Leadership at the State Level

Part V. Ecosystems in Action

Five Ecosystem Journeys

The Myth of Going It Alone

Conclusion. One Voice, One Future

Appendix A. The Ecosystem Agenda Building Templates

Appendix B. State and Local Year-Round Advocacy Checklist

Appendix C. A Comparison of Public, School, and Academic Libraries: Vital to Our Communities

Appendix D. Additional Resources.