Intro to ballot initiatives for library staff

This session is for any library that is going to the voters with a ballot initiative.

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3. ‣Millennials use libraries at a higher rate than any other demographic
‣Parents are more likely to use libraries than adults without children
‣The majority of Americans hold very positive views about libraries
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55% -an essential local institution
58% -advancing education
53% -a source of community pride
51% -enhancing the quality of life
In 2018 voters
view the library as:

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37% will Definitely vote yes for the library
37% are likely to vote yes for the library
26% are likely or will definitely vote no
In 2008 of all voters:

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27% will Definitely vote yes for the library
31% are likely to yes for the library
42% are likely or will definitely vote no
In 2018 of all voters:

7. The positive image of the library has increased.
The willingness to vote for it has decreased.

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11. •What made you come to work at this library?
•What would you like to do at the library that you don’t have the
resources to accomplish?
•What do you believe about this library’s ability to improve the
community?
•What’s wrong with the library or what will new money fix?

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40. YES. -Google is a great source of information
AND -that’s why we want to increase the community’s access to it
and add value to what you get from it.
FOR EXAMPLE -we offer high speed internet access along with databases
that provide a level of well researched and scientifically supported articles
that you just can’t find for free on the internet.

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