Providing consulting, training and planning services to community-serving organizations such as libraries, nonprofits, educational institutions and government agencies.
Library public relations and advocacy strategies for libraries — building community and media support while communicating library value to funders, policymakers, and the public. From media relationships to stakeholder outreach, this is where we share what works in telling the library’s story.
Consultants for Libraries welcomed Patrick “PC” Sweeney on Thursday, April 30, 2026, for an engaging webinar on the advocacy mistakes that continue to hold libraries back. His presentation, Everything Wrong with Library Advocacy, was packed with provocative ideas, practical urgency, and hard truths about the political environment libraries are operating in today. After wathcing the… Continue reading Library Advocacy Webinar
Library leaders are being asked to speak on behalf of their organizations in more complex environments than ever before. Whether the situation involves a reporter inquiry, a public meeting, a budget conversation, a book challenge, or a social media controversy, the expectation is often the same: respond clearly, calmly, accurately, and with confidence. That was… Continue reading Speaking With Confidence: Takeaways for Public Libraries
Today, I spent some time updating my eligibility for the renewal of my Accreditation in Public Relations. A key component of the accreditation is ethics, and to fulfill my ethics requirement, I needed to complete some professional development in this area. I came across two excellent white papers from the Public Relations Society of America… Continue reading A Discussion of AI Ethics
If you’ve ever tried to earn media coverage for your library, you already know: publicity doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intention, relationship-building, and a smart pitch that makes it easy for a reporter to say yes. These tips come from my upcoming training, Positive Media Outreach, where I dive into how libraries can build… Continue reading Media Pitching Tips to Help Your Library Connect With Reporters
I usually listen to NPR on the weekends while I do chores and laundry. This past weekend, as I listened to the show Hidden Brain, the topic, “Passion vs. Paycheck” immediately brought me back to my own experiences working in libraries—and to a blog post I wrote last year about vocational awe. The episode explores… Continue reading Vocational Awe Revisited: The Promise and the Pitfalls of Passion-Driven Work