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SLA Advocacy Committee Member Poll

The purpose of this survey is to solicit feedback from SLA members regarding Advocacy Committee priorities for 2026-2027.

As per the committee terms of reference, the purpose of the Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) Advocacy Committee is to promote and advocate for all Saskatchewan libraries. Our annual activities include highlighting Saskatchewan Library Week, Freedom to Read Week, and preparing position statements as needed in response to news events related to libraries. Special projects may arise such as the development of the Advocacy Toolkit for all libraries to use. In addition to these activities, we would like your feedback on what you think this committee should focus on for 2026-2027.
Name(Required)
Political Activities:(Required)
Regardless of the governing party in power, should the Advocacy Committee be asking to meet with the Ministers of Education and Advanced Education annually to advocate for libraries?
Communication Activities:(Required)
Should the Advocacy Committee be writing editorials to newspapers if events warranted to advocate for libraries?
Promotional Activities:(Required)
Should the Advocacy Committee have one contest a year to promote libraries?
Fundraising Activities:(Required)
Should the Advocacy Committee have one library fundraiser a year to promote libraries, with the money being used for the SLA conference?
Other Advocacy Work:(Required)
How might the Advocacy Committee promote events that celebrate and/or advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, such as Black History Month, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and more?